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Editor’s Note

New Year, Old Tunes

January 14, 2019

Using song to lure TV listeners in with the hope that consumers will relate to the product is not new. Its purpose? To do what it does for me: think about one’s youth and a happy, carefree time with no bills, no house payment and no work hours. And, as a child of the ’70s, I’m happy to reflect back through familiar tunes.

Call for Entries: Nielsen Packaging Design Impact Award

January 11, 2019

The Nielsen Design Impact Award identifies the most impactful redesigns over the last two years. Brands and design agencies can submit their redesigns for consideration, with a deadline of January 31, 2019.

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.

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Automation Feature: Automation & Controls

HMI Advances: Is There a Perfect HMI for Every Packaging Machine?

With recent HMI hardware advances, today’s industrial touchscreens should provide key standard features while offering enough options to support wide-ranging applications.

Eric Reiner

January 8, 2019

Due to ongoing advances in HMI technology in terms of hardware and software, the range of options keeps growing — creating new solutions for specific machines or lines that will support safer, more modular designs and intuitive operation.

Cover Story: Packaging Innovations

Top Innovations in Packaging 2018

Developing better, more cost efficient, sustainable and consumer-connected packaging sets the stage for innovation.

Kristen Kazarian

January 7, 2019

With each new year comes reflection of the past year. In 2018, there were many innovations in the packaging space.

Durst and Koenig & Bauer Form Joint Venture for Digital Printing Production

January 3, 2019

Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer for the joint development of single-pass digital printing systems for the folding carton and cartonboard corrugated industry.

How Digital Is Influencing Product Packaging Aesthetics

David Roberge

January 2, 2019

Do you need to consider the boom in e-commerce when it comes to your current packaging designs? Here is the latest on how digital is influencing packaging aesthetics.

Clariant Finds Blues & Greens Will Be Big in 2020

January 2, 2019

While consumer preference has been trending toward warmer tones in recent years, Clariant color-trend watchers see a shift to cooler blues and greens in the palette they developed for 2020.

Mountain Dew Cans Shine Bright in New Color

Mountain Dew Cans Shine Bright with Neon Ink

January 2, 2019

Mountain Dew has launched a special edition can featuring fluorescent inks in the Middle East. The ultra-bright green color is designed to attract consumer attention and boost sales in the hot summer season.