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Brenton Launches Line of Compact Robotic Palletizers/Stretch Wrappers

April 5, 2019

The RPX-SW series of modular robotic palletizers integrated with an Orion automatic stretch wrapper allows small- to medium-sized businesses to quickly and easily advance from manual to automated robotic palletizing and stretch wrapping.

Hamer-Fischbein Appoints Thurman Melson as President

March 29, 2019

Hamer-Fischbein, a world leader in bag closing technology and packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Thurman Melson, formerly from Honeywell International to the position of president.

Spotlight Feature

2019 Packaging Outlook: Folding Carton & Corrugated Packaging

Part 3 of 6

Greg Kishbaugh

March 12, 2019

The folding carton industry prides itself on steady growth and stable earnings, much of which is based on the fact that most paper-based packaging is used for consumer staples. Nearly 60 percent of all paperboard packaging is destined for food product segments.

The Paxiom Group Announces ValTara SRL as Newest Member

February 8, 2019

Based in Schio, Italy, ValTara's founder Louis Taraborelli comes full circle, having started his career in Italy over 40 years ago as a importer distributor in America of some of the largest Italian packaging brands at the time.

UNEX Manufacturing Promotes Brian C. Neuwirth to President

January 29, 2019

UNEX Manufacturing Inc. announces that Brian C. Neuwirth was promoted to president of the company. After 42 years as president, his uncle, Brian Neuwirth, will become Chairman of the Board, allowing Brian C. Neuwirth to handle day-to-day management.

Market Trends: Produce Packaging

Understanding the Grape for Proper Packaging

Grapes have some traits that require understanding in order to be packaged properly.

January 14, 2019

Richard (Dick) Lindenmuth, president and CEO of Styrotek, a California-based company that designs and manufactures EPS packaging for table grapes as well as other foods and pharmaceuticals, discusses grape packaging challenges and solutions.

Materials Technology: Rigid Containers

Rigid Packaging Suppliers Target Improved Supply Chains

The focus is on raw materials, manufacturing, transportation and consumer experience.

Ashish Saxena

January 8, 2019

Manufacturers of rigid plastics packaging are increasingly responding to the demands of brand owners and co-packers who seek nimbler, more efficient supply chains and are interested in new ways to differentiate their containers and improve the sustainability of operations and packaging.

Duravant Acquires Wulftec

January 8, 2019

Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands end-of-line packaging automation portfolio with Wulftec acquisition.

Fibre Box Association Column

Guilt-Free Holiday Shopping Comes Boxed

Rachel Kenyon

December 17, 2018

Each holiday season, shoppers buy more gifts online than the year before — not surprising, given continuous growth in e-commerce year-round. In December, surging residential package deliveries draw increased attention. As people notice boxes everywhere, it’s natural to wonder: Is e-commerce increasing packaging use and waste?

Machinery Technology: End of Line

Reach Full Production Faster on a New End-of-Line Machine

Vertical startup integration increases end-of-line ROI in less time by partnering with the right integrator.

Mike Grinager

December 11, 2018

Vertical startup integration is a turnkey project where a new end-of-line, or multi-machine system, is integrated and Factory Acceptance Tested (FAT) offsite before being disassembled, transported and reassembled at the end-user location.