Swiss Bühler Group and Premier Tech from Canada announce the formation of a strategic cooperation for industrial flexible packaging solutions. Both will build a design and manufacturing center in China.

Brenton will display a new, multifaceted aftermarket program that reduces downtime and increases the flexibility of end-of-line machines at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

TAB Industries has introduced built-in load cells as an option on its fully automated TAB Wrapper Tornado Perfect Storm wrapping systems.

The plastic protective packaging market is projected to pass 9 million tons in 2019, according to a new study. This is due to the focus of manufacturers on streamlining and optimizing plastic protective packaging, to advancements in plastic properties in line with reduced waste.

Regardless of what they are made of or what they contain, all sacks can be handled with ease with Piab's ergonomic Vaculex vacuum lifter. 

Success in the packaging industry during the next 10 years will hinge upon building a deep understanding of and connection to the empowered consumer. As consumers place an increasing value on choice, control, convenience and experience, retailers will need to embrace disruptive technologies and novel approaches to manufacturing.

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, 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. 

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.