In a period where budgets are extremely tight and layoffs are being made, many companies find it difficult to justify assigning resources to innovation.
Packaging and consumer goods companies are accelerating their efforts to adopt new innovative materials and processes to replace plastic in product packaging to help meet their plastic reduction goals
Verde Bioresins Inc. has pioneered and continues to advance PolyEarthylene resins for a diverse array of packaging applications spanning various industries.
In interview with the CEO of the robotic packaging machinery manufacturer, a big focus is the state of the economy and the availability of qualified workers.
Terphane has signed a multi-year capacity reservation agreement to purchase the advanced bio-polymer Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) for use in film applications, including food and beverage packaging.
Companies are seeking innovation and versatility to meet a broad range of goals and demands, from adhering to track-and-trace regulations to sourcing sustainable inks that meet stringent food and pharmaceutical packaging requirements.
Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text.
Just as baseball fans can look forward to World Series rematches, German trade group VDMA says the packaging machinery industry has a lot to look forward to in 2023.