October 2023
Amazon Facility Eliminates Plastic Packaging
Amazon replaces plastic shipping materials at an Ohio facility with specialty heat-sealable paper, paper fill, and lightweight corrugated board. …
Meet the First 3-ounce Retort Carton in the US
While initially targeting premium pet foods, the co-manufacturer of the single-serve Tetra Pak Recart package is geared up for production volumes of approximately 50 million units for any food. …
Revolutionary Food-Grade Resin Made from Recycled Stretch Film
Revolution gains clearance for clear PCR-LLDPE resin made from mechanically recycled stretch film. …
Kraft Heinz’s Grilled-Cheese Packaging Streamlines Prep
The company’s proprietary 360CRISP packaging technology enables youngsters to prepare Lunchables Grilled Cheesies in the microwave. …
Halls Partners with Rapper to Soothe Sore Throats
The iconic lozenge’s limited-edition wrappers feature words of encouragement from Grammy-nominated artist Latto. …
BHS Corrugated, Highcon Announce New Strategic Partnership
Weiherhammer, Germany based BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH and Yavne, Israel based High con Systems Ltd. announced a Strategic Partnership to serve the industry’s needs for digitalization and automation in the corrugated packaging market. BHS Corrugated, a provider of solutions for the corrugated industry, and Highcon recognized that Highcon’s unique…
ChromaScape Names Wright Technical Services Manager
Independence, Ohio based ChromaScape has introduced William “Bill” Wright as the company’s Technical Services Manager and a driving force behind its technical service team. With a focus on technical expertise, innovation and strategic collaboration, Wright excels in orchestrating seamless cooperation among team members an ensuring customer satisfaction. Wright is an experienced…
Coastal Container Names Larsen GM Of Sheets Business Unit
Holland, West Michigan based Coastal Container announced the hiring of Scott Larsen as General Manager of the Coastal Sheets business unit. Larsen, a Michigan State School of Packaging graduate, brings over 30 years of experience in the corrugated industry to the position. Prior to joining the Coastal team, Larsen spent seven…
AICC Launches New Group: Women In Packaging
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, invites women to unlock their full potential and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to championing women’s voices, fostering growth, and propelling them toward new heights in the AICC Women in Packaging Group. “There has been an eagerness among many of AICC’s women members to…
Supporting Women’s Career Advancement in Manufacturing: Strategies and Best Practices
Promoting gender diversity in manufacturing roles supports women’s career development and may contribute to the overall competitiveness of an organization. …