PACK EXPO

The need for data grows as PCR content becomes more common

Minal T. Mistry, a project manager with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, February 1, 2010
Given the popular consumer perception that packaging is wasteful, there is an intensive effort to improve packaging performance and recoverability, with manufacturers evaluating material and design alternatives to differentiate their packages on-shelf. Recycled content appeals to consumers and directly responds to concerns of packaging waste. More

PACK EXPO’s new PROCESSING ZONE gains support

January 28, 2010
Booth sales for The PROCESSING ZONE, a new exhibit area at PACK EXPO International 2010, have exceeded expectations and the area has been expanded to 70,000 square feet, according to show organizer PMMI More
Latest trends in Italian packaging machinery sales

January 19, 2010
The Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association (UCIMA) has tallied results of 2009, with sales largely offsetting decreases incurred during 2008. More
More than 2,000 packaging, processing suppliers expected at next year’s PACK EXPO International

Linda Casey, December 17, 2009
PACK EXPO International 2010, which will be held October 31-November 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will provide attendees with direct access to more than 2,000 packaging and processing equipment suppliers, containers and materials companies, and components manufacturers. More
Kliklok-Woodman introduces compact bagmaker for snackfoods

October 20, 2009
Designed for packaging candy, nuts, crackers, cookies, chips and other snacks, the machine offers ease of operation and flexibility on working speed and package size. More
Purex® Complete™ 3-IN-1 wins PACK EXPO Selects competition

October 15, 2009
Annual competition honors notable packaging of the year, with judging in Las Vegas. More
PACK EXPO Las Vegas exceeds high expectations

October 13, 2009
Consumer goods companies expressed confidence in the future of the economy last week by turning out for PACK EXPO Las Vegas in near-record levels, reports leading packaging and processing trade association PMMI ... More
Morrison Container Handling sees promise with certified trainers

October 7, 2009
Certified trainer program from PMMI can be implemented to obtain consistent operator training. More
Social media gains importance to packagers and suppliers

October 7, 2009
Emerging forms of communication prove valuable for packaging professionals worldwide. More
National group plans to revise standards for packaging machinery safety

October 6, 2009
In November, the Packaging Machinery Mfrs.' Institute (PMMI) will begin to review the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-2006 safety requirements for packaging machinery and packaging-related converting machinery, which were approved as an American National Standard in April 2006. The ANSI/PMMI B155.1 standard requires machinery suppliers to do a risk assessment of machinery and build machines to an acceptable level of risk. More
Packaging and processing will unite at PACK EXPO next year

October 6, 2009
New Processing Zone at PACK EXPO 2010 will highlight latest technologies. More
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