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Pregis LLC introduces VR training for protective packaging equipment and material selection. The company provides training support for its systems, as well as written materials. However, with ecommerce, coupled with retailers fulfilling through a variety of channels, it is not feasible to provide face-to-face training at all locations.

Packline USA has released Repeat USA, the first 100 percent recyclable PE film and pouch addressing the growing consumer demand to buy recyclable products.

UPM Raflatac has launched a comprehensive database of paper and film materials suitable for a variety of digital printing technologies, allowing printers to select materials that meet their needs.

The stand-up pouch valves market is projected to pull in $900 million and surpass 25 billion units by 2024, according to a new report by Global Market Insights.

The poultry packaging market in North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during the period 2018-2022, according to Technavio. Smaller households and busy schedules are forcing people to look for convenience in poultry products.

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has announced the introduction of a shrink sleeve that contains post-consumer recycled content (PCR) which reduces landfill waste, greenhouse gases and energy consumption.

Goss International’s printing press division and manroland web systems, both manufacturers and service providers of web offset printing systems, plan to combine. 

Mactac has announced new additions to its Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved narrow-format UV inkjet printing portfolio for durable goods labeling, including pre-approval of the use of SCREEN Truepress UV inkjet digital inks on Mactac’s FCD6914 2.0-mil gloss-coated white polyester labelstocks with FAB6914 1.0-mil clear polyester overlaminating film.

Maxcess International has acquired Componex. Headquartered in Edgerton, Wisconsin, Componex will join Menges Roller, Valley Roller, Webex, Fife, Tidland and MAGPOWR under the Maxcess International umbrella of companies.