Coronavirus Coverage

A Sustainable, Custom Solution for a Product Redesign Launch

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Canadian manufacturer Project Clean provides customers with industrial and commercial cleaning products designed for people and the environment.

Case Study | Schur Flexibles Provides Safety Solution

jokerk@bnpmedia.com (Kristin Joker) — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Hygiene and food safety have always been important, but the coronavirus has highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance. Consumers expect a high level of protection at point-of-sale. In response to this, Schur Flexibles is offering to apply an antibacterial varnish to a range of its films.

Thriving in Unprecedented Times

teald@bnpmedia.com (Derrick Teal) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

RRD helps Levain Bakery expand enhance and improve brand experience as well as efficiencies amid COVID-19.

The Beauty Trends Brands Need to Know About

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

While beauty brands were facing the challenge of digital transformation, a new generation was taking over as prime consumers. 2022 starts with a focus on Generation Z, which grew up "digital" and is socially and environmentally concerned.

Top Packaging Trend Innovations in 2021 and Beyond

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:53:00 -0400

Growing consumer emphasis on sustainable purchases are key to making flexible materials mainstream as primary packaging.

Machine Optimization for Sustainable Flexible Packaging

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability goals may have taken a backseat to safety concerns — but they never went away. In fact, 85% of Americans think about sustainability the same amount or more during the pandemic.

Fitting Five Years of Digital Development into 18 Months

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400

How COVID-19 has accelerated the digitalization of modern production lines and the resultant, permanent change in mindset it has brought about.

The Link Between Automation and Business Growth: When is the Right Time to Invest in Machinery?

tom.bestwick@hallam.co.uk (Tom Smith) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:12:46 -0400

Find out what signs business owners need to be keeping in mind when making business investments in automation.

Supply Chain Executives Implement Warehouse Visibility Solutions

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Many leading supply chain experts have found that continuous improvement processes need just that — their own continuous improvement.

COVID-19 and Its Impact on the Print Machinery Market

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

According to a report from Smithers, COVID-19 has had a major impact on the print machinery market, with an accelerating effect on trends that were already being established.

Flexible Packaging Trends — 2021 and Beyond

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

The flexible packaging market continues to ramp up due to its wide array of advantages — despite challenges to the environmental performance of the format.

Blending Accuracy and Efficiency: Pouch Packaging of the Future

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Why compromise on quality, flexibility and reputation when the future of pouch packaging is already here?

Long-Term Shifts

Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Several shifts perpetuated by the pandemic now represent long-term changes that will ultimately serve to benefit the manufacturing and packaging industries.

What’s So Appealing About SCARA Robots?

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers are reevaluating their production capacity and implementing new technologies to deal with the uptick in demand.

Automation’s Role in Converting

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Chris Baum, director of sales specialists at Veritiv, shares his thoughts on automation

Data Watch: Why Outsource Logistics and Contract Packaging

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

During this unprecedented time, e-commerce companies are struggling to keep up with the drastic increase in online orders, the unstable labor market and lack of affordable well-positioned distribution locations.

Take Care of Employees Before They Make the Great Escape

teald@bnpmedia.com (Derrick Teal) — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Many employees are pushing extra hard to stay employed during the pandemic, but employer actions now help determine if those employees will stick around afterward.

Assessing the Strategic Role of Enterprise Labeling

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

With the advent of COVID-19, the need to review and understand the impact of labeling is becoming even more prevalent.

Packaging Line Optimization in the Age of a Pandemic

kazariank@bnpmedia.com (Kristen Kazarian) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400

There were many variables that affected how packaging lines were run — even the suppliers who have customers in consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) felt the changes.

Assessing the Strategic Role of Enterprise Labeling

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400

With the advent of COVID-19, the need to review and understand the impact of labeling is becoming even more prevalent.

HERMA US Inc. Introduces Continuous Labeling Capabilities for Premium Pharma Wrap-Around Labeler

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:20:45 -0400

The HERMA 132M HC can be retrofitted for continuous operation and is ideal for expedited, high-volume vial production.

Sustainability and E-commerce are Influencing the Paperboard Industry

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Flexible Packaging spoke with Mika Joukio, CEO of Metsä Board, to share his thoughts on sustainable packaging, package design trends and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.

Converters Expo South Moves Next in Person Event to Feb. 23, 2022

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:38:00 -0400

The event scheduled for May 2021 has been cancelled.

One Year Later: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues to Drive Long-term Shifts in Packaging Strategies

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:43:00 -0400

Several shifts perpetuated by the pandemic now represent long-term changes that will ultimately serve to benefit the manufacturing and packaging industries.

How Will Packaging Change With ‘The Return To Normality’?

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400

It all hinges on whether or not consumer habits shaped by the lockdown are permanent.

Celebrating Sterile Packaging Day with Dr. Henk Blom and Marie Tkacik

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:15:00 -0500

Sterile Packaging Day recognizes the important role of all partners in the medical device supply chain.

USDA, FDA Reaffirm No COVID-19 Transmission Via Food Packaging

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:01:04 -0500

The epidemiologic and scientific information continues to indicate a lack of transmission from food and food packaging.

Syntegon Supports CARE Campaign

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Syntegon donated a grant to CARE to assist people vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coval Designs New Vacuum Chamber

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

The CVGM series mini vacuum chamber was designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rohrer and Practicon Develop Clear-All Face Shield for Dentists

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Practicon’s VP of product development designed the prototype for the face shield, which features an anti-fog coating, removable Velcro headband and sustainable material.