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Active absorbent

March 6, 2015

Designed for vacuum packages of fresh protein, Paper Pak UltraZap OdorVac active absorbent simultaneously captures any confinement odors and reduces bacterial growth in the purge.

Sealed Air brings aseptic technology to bag-in-box applications with its new IDC/Cryovac SpeedFlex aseptic system

TECH FLASH

Milk to aid aseptic packaging growth

A new report predicts the global aseptic packaging market will grow at a compound annual rate of 9.33 percent through 2019.

Jeremy Gerrard

February 10, 2015

Acceleration in the milk and dairy products industry will play a key role in propelling the growth of aseptic packaging in the coming years.

Food Packaging

Pretty in paper

February 5, 2015

Sweden-based BillerudKorsnäs offers FibreForm, a proprietary, natural, renewable, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper that can be 3-D formed.

Manufacturing News

Recent accidents spur OSHA to launch new initiatives

A workplace injury in Florida mirrors another recent incident involving lockout/tagout standards

February 5, 2015

The unexpected startup of robotic equipment—palletizers included—can result in a release of stored energy.

TECH FLASH

What’s new at PACK EXPO East

The first PACK EXPO East showcases new technologies and robotics in Philadelphia, February 16-18.

January 23, 2015

The event will meet the needs of a vibrant, yet previously underserved, Northeastern manufacturing marketplace.

TECH FLASH

Resources scarce for consumer packaged goods companies

A recent survey from Tetra Pak indicates professionals in the packaging industry know natural resources are scarce, but fail to understand the impact.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 23, 2015

The top three impacts to companies include greater price volatility around supply/raw materials; long-term shortage of supply resources; and decreased ability to manage costs.

TECH FLASH

Report touches on 8 key trends identified at PACK EXPO 2014

A team of PMMI’s reporters spoke to attendees and exhibitors on the show floor to compile a report highlighting key trends and technologies.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 12, 2015

Flexibility, sustainability and serialization were among the market drivers recognized in the report.

Dry Processing Technology

Packaging machine

December 3, 2014

The Coperion K-Tron Intelligent IBP 250 FFS packaging machine provides accurate weighing and dosing, plus hygienic packaging for crystalline, granular, beaded or flaked goods.

TECH FLASH

Demands for cost efficiency, sustainability and retail-ready displays transform secondary packaging

PMMI releases “2014 Secondary Packaging Market Research Study” findings at PACK EXPO

November 24, 2014

PACK EXPO exhibitors brought the solutions of a recent PMMI study to life by introducing fully customizable machinery that packs, seals and palletizes top-loaded cartons and cases.

Busy year for corporate mergers and acquisitions

Onex to acquire SIG Combibloc Group for $4.6 billion

Jeremy Gerrard

November 24, 2014

Canadian private equity firm Onex Corporation announced Monday it will acquire SIG Combibloc Group AG—the world’s second largest provider of aseptic carton packaging—for $4.66 billion.