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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.

Lightweighting rigid containers is extremely important for the future of rigid packaging. Overall, plastics are lighter and more efficient than many alternatives. The lighter weight reduces waste, energy use and carbon emissions through the full life cycle of a product.

In beverage cans, the versatility of metal packaging is being explored like never before as can manufacturers continue to innovate to make the iconic beverage can even more relevant to today’s consumer. Aluminum cans provide great taste, convenience, innovation and sustainability.

The glass container industry’s key indicators in North America remained generally stable between 2017 and 2018, with continued opportunities for growth in 2019 in the spirits, food and craft beverages markets.

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.

It is a new year — with a new Congress, and many new state legislatures — but the same trade wars and scrutiny over packaging and plastics exists; so, what is the outlook for flexible packing in the U.S.? Still strong and growing.

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.

Snack bar POP launched in the U.K. with a product strategy, visual and verbal identity that stays true to a single core ingredient — peanuts.

Double Eagle, a very rare bourbon whisky, is now housed in a high-end packaging solution, including a premium box with a crystal bottle and custom-designed eagle stopper inside.

The Yaskawa GA800 provides a combination of power, ease of use, flexibility and performance, designed to control traditional and emerging motor technologies through 600 HP.