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New Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) Ink Provides 12-Month Cartridge Shelf-Life

New Thermal Inkjet Ink Provides 12-Month Cartridge Shelf-Life

May 8, 2020

Videojet Technologies has launched a Cool Black Solvent thermal inkjet (TIJ) ink to provide users with a 12-month cartridge shelf-life, excellent performance in low-temperature environments and a no-CMR (carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxins) ink option.

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Consumers Raise the Social Engagement Bar

Kristen Kazarian

May 6, 2020

Social engagement with alcohol brands has risen far more than other sectors during the coronavirus pandemic — an astounding 326.51% year over year. And consumers are interested in engaging with brands that are donating money or resources to coronavirus relief efforts.

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The Ecommerce Tipping Point in Packaging

A range of automated packaging equipment options enables cost-effective, speedy fulfillment even during peak periods.

Del Williams

May 6, 2020

With the rapid growth in eCommerce, online retailers that are already annually fulfilling a significant volume of orders may reach a tipping point where they must eliminate manual aspects of the packing and fulfillment process and transition to higher speed, automated packaging operations.

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The COVID-19 Booze Boom

Consumers are drinking more alcohol, as stay-at-home orders continue around the United States.

Kristen Kazarian

May 5, 2020

Americans are drinking their way through the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Many are holding Zoom video “happy hours” with friends and colleagues, while others are content to imbibe by themselves or with a significant other with no social media necessary.

PET Bottles Meet Co-Packer Demand of Ecommerce-Ready Packaging

May 5, 2020

Amcor has designed OmniPack™, a family of stock PET bottles that helps co-packers meet the requirements for ecommerce-ready packaging.

Land O' Lakes Celebrates Farmers with New Packaging

May 4, 2020

Farmer-owned cooperative Land O’Lakes, Inc. has unveiled new packaging for the company’s consumer-facing LAND O LAKES® products featuring the farmers who are the foundation of the cooperative’s membership.

Massman Pouch Packaging Machine Appeals to Cannabis Packers

April 30, 2020

Massman Automation Designs LLC's GP-M3000 pouch filling system, with its precise capabilities, have made it especially attractive to packagers of cannabis flowers in the growing cannabis industry, which requires precision pouch filling and handling.

P&G Expands Eco-Box Line for Laundry Products

April 29, 2020

The Eco-Box portfolio now includes more of the same fabric care brands in smarter packaging, including Tide Original, Downy, Gain, Tide purclean, Tide Free & Gentle and Dreft.

PTG Launches Dual-Temperature Pharmaceutical Shipper

April 28, 2020

Packaging Technology Group, Inc (PTG), a leading provider of thermal packaging solutions for the biopharmaceutical and life sciences sector, has launched a dual temperature pharmaceutical shipper made with sustainable materials.

Walki’s Protective Material for Single-Use Hospital Aprons Now Certified

April 27, 2020

Walki® Apron 45 material is now ready to be delivered to customers, who will make the aprons needed in hospitals all over the world in the fight against COVID-19.