Small changes can create significant cost savings in packaging, so it’s no wonder the industrial internet of things (IIoT) is a trend that continues to grow within the broader digital transformation efforts.
Part 1 of 6: Consumer habits, new technology and machinery changes provide exciting opportunities, along with some challenges, for the packaging market.
Packaging is constantly changing, and to keep up with consumer and retail/CPG demand, we have to look at the future as "now." Thinking ahead in order to make trend predictions and how machines and materials can be used is one way to help stay ahead in the ever-changing market.
With each passing year, the legalized cannabis industry grows as the stigma associated with it decreases. Ten states currently permit recreational marijuana, over 20 more permit medicinal use, and annual nationwide spending on legal cannabis is projected to reach nearly $50 billion in the next decade.
With a competitive, evolving global market place, changes in outsourcing and scarce availability of engineering talent, the decision to make or buy conveyors is one that many companies face every day.
Scientific testing confirms that Colbert Packaging's One Clean Carton for paperboard custom folding cartons delivers on the distinctive “clean” qualities required for pharmaceutical and food-safe packaging.
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition has released of a Design For Recycled Content Guide, aimed at helping companies make decisions around using recycled content in packaging.
Dr. Pharm Inc. recently opened its state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters in Corona, Calif. The new 32,000 square foot facility serves the North American and Latin American markets for the company's line of solid dosage manufacturing machinery.
Dixie Brands Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Aceso Wellness LLC. is expanding its line-up of hemp-infused wellness products, with a line of dissolvable drink tablets and a new topical balm.
Constantia Flexibles introduces Flexible Blister, a packaging solution designed with an emphasis on portability and customer convenience, which provides barrier integrity similar to standard blister packs.