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Atlantic Packaging Launches New Earth Ventures to Accelerate Packaging Technology

May 22, 2026

New venture arm aims to invest in and scale companies driving the next generation of packaging and reimagining how products move through the global supply chain.

Automation

Successfully Integrating Automation into the Supply Chain

Understanding the respective advantages of simple automation, semi-automation, and full automation for CPG companies.

Rick Calhoon

May 1, 2026

In today's fast-paced market, strategic automation in packaging and merchandising boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances quality. By integrating data-driven insights and advanced technologies, companies can streamline operations and meet customer demands faster and more effectively.

Jennifer Heathcote and Tom Klepper will conduct Vendor Education Sessions at Converters Expo South

Vendor Education Sessions Among Highlights of Converters Expo South

January 14, 2025

Jennifer Heathcote of GEW (EC) Limited and Tom Kepper of Pinnacle Converting Equipment are just two industry leaders who will be sharing their expertise.

Robotiq cobot palletizer in use by male worker.

Robotiq's AX20 & AX30 Palletizers Surpass Weight & Reach Limits

July 24, 2024

New cobot palletizers can build pallets as high as 108 inches and handle packaging as heavy as 60 pounds.

Case Study: Nutresa Mexico Automates Chocolate Packaging with Cama Group Machines

February 24, 2023

Installation of Cama Group’s IG270 and IF296 machines has enabled a 14% increase in line productivity.

Packaging Automation Solution Market Expected to Touch US$155 billion by 2033

January 10, 2023

Rising labor prices and demand for supply chain integration are among factors behind the growth.

Case Study

Automated Palletizing of Beverages in a Cold Room

While palletizing cartons is a regular automation application, doing so from a cold room (with regular cleaning done with hosed water) is a specific challenge. Motion Controls Robotics overcame these by using vacuum technology from Piab supplied by Neff Group Distributors.

June 16, 2021

Bringing sweet tea and juice to the market requires palletizing the cases filled with respective bottles to be palletized for transportation to retail outlets. Due to their perishable nature, they are stored in cold rooms.

Machinery

2 Minute Machine Talk

Kristin Joker

June 15, 2021

Packaging Strategies asked SOMIC America, Inc. to provide its single- and multi-component machine capabilities. First, a look at what’s trending.

Automation

Motion Control Advances Move Packaging Machinery Toward Industry 4.0

To enable lot-size-1 production, optimize changeovers, footprint and precision in packaging machines with leading-edge servo drive and software solutions.

Matt Prellwitz

January 6, 2021

Industry 4.0. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Lot size 1. It is difficult to talk about automation today, particularly in the packaging industry, without someone throwing around these terms.

Water Sachet Packaging Found a Recycle Source in West African Country

Nigeria needed a readily available, affordable access to potable water.

Adwoa Coleman

December 15, 2020

By the end of this century, our planet will be home to another four billion people, with Africa’s population nearly tripling and making up almost half the world’s population.