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For want of a locating lug…the saga of a badly designed bottle
For want of a locating lug…the saga of a badly designed bottle
Feb 14, 2018
How can packaging engineers prevent packaging design bloopers from ruining packaging line efficiency? Here’s a lesson learned from packaging innovation consultant Joe Pagliaro, whose manufacturing experience in...
The Recycling Challenge puts experts to the test
The Recycling Challenge puts experts to the test
Feb 07, 2018
How good are you at identifying what packages are recyclable or should be trashed? Are you willing to put your reputation to the test? The Recycling Challenge game at WestPack 2018 (Feb. 6-8; Anaheim, CA) will award...
3 top packaging issues emerge in 2018
3 top packaging issues emerge in 2018
Feb 06, 2018
Food packaging developments, sustainability and packaging design trends lead as top issues so far this year, as we review the five most popular articles based on page views for January 2018...
Meat processor upgrades shipping case for superior performance
Meat processor upgrades shipping case for superior performance
Jan 31, 2018
Custom-cut meat supplier Chicago Meat Authority has recently switched to a new crush-resistant shipping case that also has built-in handles that make it easier to manually palletize.The company replaced its previous...
New investment opportunity to fund other packaging recycling
New investment opportunity to fund other packaging recycling
Jan 30, 2018
Not all packages can be recycled through the established infrastructure and options are limited for hard-to-recycle items. That’s one of the reasons the unique business strategy of upcycler TerraCycle has been so...
Mobile robots are adaptable packaging line workers
Mobile robots are adaptable packaging line workers
Jan 29, 2018
Move over automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are taking over for packaging line replenishment and other manufacturing tasks because of their easy adaptability to ever-present changes in...
Once upon a time: Why brands should tell their sustainability story
Once upon a time: Why brands should tell their sustainability story
Jan 25, 2018
Like many brand owners these days, you embrace sustainability and leverage it in your marketing strategy to appeal to eco-minded consumers. So how can you extend that halo, as it’s called, through to your packaging...
WestPack 2018 debuts new edutainment sessions, demos
WestPack 2018 debuts new edutainment sessions, demos
Jan 25, 2018
Fun, engaging and educational packaging sessions at the upcoming WestPack 2018 event (Feb. 6-8; Anaheim, CA) will be centered at the new WestPack Hub in Booth #5297. Sustainability, career advice and packaging for...
Packaging ‘Innovation Tours’ parade trends, key markets
Packaging ‘Innovation Tours’ parade trends, key markets
Jan 25, 2018
A popular feature at the WestPack shows is the one-hour Innovation Tour, which stars up to five exhibitors with special or unique products to share. These expert-led tours are free to event attendees. At WestPack 2018...
How in-line inspection can help improve OEE
How in-line inspection can help improve OEE
Jan 25, 2018
When it comes to packaging machinery, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) means getting all you can from your capital investment. But there are many ways to improve OEE. Here’s one you might not have thought of...
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