Protective packaging comes in both material and container form. It safeguards the product as a candy bar wrapper or can; and as a container, like a box for shipping with the product inside.
Every day, consumers around the world are faced with the choice of picking out a product among hundreds along the shelf. Maybe they go for the same familiar brand they always choose, but maybe they decide to try something new. Unappealing packaging and labeling design may deter a consumer from choosing a product. If this happens often enough, it could cause a significant decrease in sales for any company.
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has welcomed 17 new member companies, more data programming and several successful events over the past year, as well as introduced a new membership category for rigid box suppliers.
In the report, "The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2022," Smithers Pira forecasts that global rigid plastic packaging consumption will be worth $166 billion in 2017, and exceed $200 billion at the end of its study period in 2022. Volume consumption of rigid plastics globally will reach 52.9 million tonnes in 2017, and is projected to grow over the next five years at an annual rate of 3.7% to 63.4 million tonnes.
Increased government regulations, rising consumer demand and personalized care are among the top five reasons for growth in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. PMMI just released the 2017 Pharmaceutical and Medical Device White Paper and accompanying infographic exploring the top five forces shaping this market.
Antares Vision, a provider of serialization-based track and trace solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, held an open house celebrating the 10th anniversary of its North American operation to an audience of more than 100 guests representing pharma companies of all sizes.
The global packaging divider market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during 2017-2021 period, report projects; food and beverage accounted for close to 33% of total market in 2016, while pharmaceuticals held 27% market share and automotive took 18%.
TricorBraun has formed a 50-50 joint venture in South America with Amfora Packaging, which will be named TricorBraun South America SAS and headquartered in Bogotá, Columbia.
The transaction brings together the high-performing food and beverage business of Constantia Flexibles’ labels division with Multi-Color’s strong wine & spirit and home & personal care platforms, as well as an emerging global position in healthcare.
LINDAL Group has launched FlipClassic, an insert-less actuator with an integrated cap as a compelling alternative to more costly twist-lock actuators. FlipClassic is a highly cost efficient and ergonomically appealing design ideal for regional brands and contract fillers in competitive and promising market sectors such as the personal care market.
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