The market for flexible packaging has grown steadily over the last decade, and it is not showing signs of slowing down. The use of plastic in packaging overall has grown 8% since 2012, and bags and pouches have grown 3.5%.
Wisconsin 57th District Representative Amanda Stuck (D-Appleton) recently toured CMD Corporation and met with management and employees to learn more about the Appleton machinery manufacturer’s success.
Sonoco has officially completed its acquisition of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. for approximately $170 million in cash. Sonoco signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business in June 2017.
TricorBraun received a record number of medals at the NACD (National Association of Container Distributors) 2017 Packaging Awards. Of the company's 10 medals received at the NACD competition this year, four were gold, four were silver and two were bronze.
Toray Plastics (America) has launched Lumirror MK61HB and PA1HB barrier-coated polyester film as alternatives to foil, PVdC-coated PET and OPP, and AlOx-coated PET.
The base sleeve of Flint Group’s newly developed Rotec Smart and Rotec Smart Premium has been optimized with easy-mount technology to increase both the ease and speed of mounting, and improve productivity and make job changes faster.
The ready-to-eat market comprises packaging of prepared foods by foodservice operations of supermarkets, convenience stores, mass retailers and other stores (e.g., natural foods stores, club stores) and excludes precooked products from food manufacturers.
Dog food brand Harringtons tasked global design and branding agency Hornall Anderson with redesigning its packaging to elevate the natural qualities and British provenance.