Unitizing/ Palletizing

CTK Bio Canada Launches Compostable Pallet and Food Wrap Solutions

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:46:59 -0400

Available in both food-grade and non-food-grade formats, the products deliver reliable wrapping performance while offering a home compostable end-of-life solution.

Combating Rising Plastic Costs with Pallet Solutions

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

North American resin costs have soared to historic highs, with no clear end in sight. Ric Lee of Atlantic Packaging suggests that the fix to the plastic price crisis starts on the pallet.

Yaskawa America Officially Launches Robotic Warehouse Solutions in North America

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:09:26 -0500

These fully commercialized solutions are now supported, delivered and serviced by Yaskawa America, marking a significant expansion of the company’s commitment to warehouse automation in the North American market.

Orion Launches U.S.-Made Flex Legion Turntable Pallet Wrapper

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

By bringing design, engineering, sourcing, and production entirely stateside, Orion can reduce exposure to overseas supply chain disruptions and tariff volatility while maintaining tighter control over components, inventory, and pricing.

Cannabis Packaging Goes High-Tech

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Packaging Strategies doesn't often cover cannabis packaging or focus on a single company, but LeafyPack's impressive use of robotics, AI, and vision systems in this field caught our attention.

Load Unit Securing within the PPWR Framework

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:22 -0500

In order to meet recycled content quotas, the German Packaging Institute (dvi) says the industry must take an integrated approach. Major challenges remain in ensuring a reliable and traceable supply of raw materials as well as sufficient recyclate quality.

Improvements in Palletizing Take Center Stage

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A major cog in the supply chain, palletizing can relieve a lot of hiccups in a product’s journey to store shelves. As a result, several improvements in palletizing—in areas like sustainability and robotics—have emerged over the last year. Learn about some of the latest innovations.

CODI Manufacturing to Introduce New Series of Gantry Palletizers at PACK EXPO

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:23:43 -0400

The new Flex Stack series is based on world-class Festo mechatronic technology and is displayed at the Festo PACK EXPO booth. (Booth #N-9018, September 29-October 1, Las Vegas Convention Center).

Nefab Launches Next-Gen EdgePak Collar as Alternative to Wooden Pallet Collars

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:33:23 -0400

With new sizes and enhanced strength and stability, EdgePak Collar provides a practical and cost-effective solution for industries where return logistics are not feasible.

ORBIS® Corporation to Showcase Reusable Packaging Solutions at IBIE

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:33:41 -0400

Located at Booth #2065 in the West Hall, ORBIS will be highlighting solutions that encourage and support a circular economy within a customer’s supply chain – from bulk ingredient handling to distribution and reverse logistics.

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Introduces Cobot Palletizing Solution

Thu, 29 May 2025 12:33:37 -0400

Built for flexibility and ease of use, the cobot palletizing solution allows manufacturers to increase throughput, reduce ergonomic risks, and maintain uptime, even with lean staffing.

Verde Bioresins Announces New Biodegradable PolyEarthylene Film Grades

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:01 -0400

Verde has successfully manufactured PolyEarthylene-comprised products for multiple applications, including shrink (overwrap) film for packaging case products, extrusion coating for use on paper coffee cups, and stretch film for use in pallet wrap.

Dole Food Company Expands Commercial Use of Recyclable Stretch Film

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:46:06 -0400

The expansion—set for late April 2025—will further replace use of corner boards, straps and clamps from the palletization process, eliminating approximately 85% of traditional palletizing materials, reducing waste by 2.2 kg (4 lbs.) per pallet.

Conner Industries Expands Packaging Division with Acquisition of Kirkland Sales

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With its expertise in custom foam fabrication, Kirkland Sales is viewed by Conner as an ideal acquisition to broaden its integrated packaging offerings to both new and existing customers.

Acopia Group Expands into U.S. with New Office in Indianapolis

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:19 -0400

With a focus on transit packaging solutions, the launch of operations in the United States will allow Acopia to provide service and stock holding, faster response times, and expert consultancy for American customers looking to improve packaging efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

ORBIS Corporation Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Greenville, Texas

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:29 -0500

660,000-square-foot facility is located 50 miles northeast of Dallas and is within three days’ shipping distance of 93% of the U.S. market.

Achieving Efficiency: How Advanced Materials and Machinery Transform Palletizing

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Recent advancements in palletizing include Orbis's durable pallet, Premier Tech's TOMA™ automation solutions, BW Flexible Systems' high-speed palletizer, and Robotiq's versatile robotic solutions.

Smurfit Westrock Paper Pallet Wrap Helps Companies Boost Sustainability

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:51:57 -0500

The innovative new solution is made from Nertop® Stretch Kraft paper which is fully recyclable.

PAC Strapping Products Highlights PSS733 Series Pallet Strapping Systems

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:15 -0500

Innovative solutions deliver unmatched versatility, reliability and cost-efficiency for contract manufacturers and load-securing applications.

ExxonMobil Helps Tiong Huat Streamline Palletization with Stretch Hood Solution

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:26:51 -0500

Tiong Huat, a prominent logistics provider in Southeast Asia, faced recurring issues with stabilizing palletized loads during transport and storage.

FlexLink Launches Third-Generation Collaborative Palletizer

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:35:46 -0500

Designed to enhance efficiency and safety in end-of-line operations, the RC12 provides a streamlined, flexible palletizing solution for demanding production environments requiring no robotics programming skills to operate.

Tosca Partners with Avery Dennison to Boost Efficiency and Reduce CO2 Emissions

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:33:17 -0500

This partnership highlights Tosca’s sustainable packaging solutions which drive supply chain efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Tentoma A/S Installs RoRo StretchPack® XL at JACKON Insulation by BEWI Facility

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:08:56 -0500

The decision to invest in the RoRo StretchPack® technology aligns with JACKON Insulation by BEWI’s commitment to delivering high-quality construction boards. This innovative packaging solution ensures that their XPS construction boards are effectively protected against external contamination.

ORBIS Introduces 60×48 Industrial Pallet for EV, Powertrain Applications

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Manufactured through a process of Structural Foam Injection, the pallet boasts exceptional durability and reliability, making it an optimal choice for use within the industrial and automotive sectors.

Premier Tech’s New TOMA Product Line Marries Palletizing with Automation

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:21:26 -0400

The first product under the TOMA™ brand – and its underlying mindset – is a palletizing solution featuring the most advanced interface on the market, bringing together industrial robustness and user-friendliness with collaborative robotics.

PMMI Report: Brand Owners Rely on Contract Packaging, Contract Manufacturing

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Hiring a CP/CM provider allows brand owners to access machinery/packaging formats not available in-house, test new packaging, offer customized packaging, and more.

Rethink Robotics Unveils New Line of Collaborative Robots at IMTS

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:56:10 -0400

Rethink Robotics celebrates its comeback with a renewed company vision, aiming to serve the North American market with better, faster, and stronger products and solutions.

BW Flexible Systems Debuts New Palletizer for High-Speed Operations

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:18:00 -0400

SYMACH 3500S merges the original Thiele Master 3500 palletizer experience with the SYMACH palletizing platform.

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

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:36 -0400

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

Wow Factor: 41 Winners of the German Packaging Award 2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Awards were presented in the categories of Design, Functionality & Convenience, Logistics & Material Flow, Sustainability, and more. The awards are a precursor to the Gold Awards that will be announced in September.