Packaging & Containers News
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Ampac Acquires Business Deposits Plus as Part of Strategic Focus
Ampac has acquired Business Deposits Plus (BDP) as part of its overall strategic focus for its secure packaging business unit. - March 03, 2014 - ProAmpac
NEFAB Packaging, Inc., Dallas Division is Awarded ISO 9001:2008 Management System Certification and ISO 140001:2004 Environmental Management System Certification
NEFAB, a global leader in complete packaging solutions, is proud to announce that its Dallas manufacturing division has recently achieved both ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certification. ISO 9001:2008 is a process-based management system certification; certification recognizes organizations... - March 01, 2014 - Nefab Packaging, Inc.
Professional Plastics Signs Master Distributor Agreement with Corning Macor®
Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently signed a Master Distribution Agreement with Corning, Inc. for the distribution and fabrication of Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic parts and shapes. As a leading supplier of engineering plastics and ceramics with 18 locations in the USA, Singapore and... - February 27, 2014 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
BRC Global Standards Launches Whistle Blower Service
BRC Global Standards has announced the availability of a 24/7 telephone hotline – TELL BRC – offering a confidential reporting service hotline for employees, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders to report concerns they may have about wrongdoing in a manufacturing site that is... - February 20, 2014 - BRC Global Standards
Two New Products Launched by Autofits Packaging Pvt. Ltd.: High - Quality Seals for Your Manufactured Goods
Autofits Packaging Pvt. Ltd. unleashes two new and extremely efficient packaging products – "Gama Radiation Seals" and "Oral Polio Vaccine 13 mm flip down seals." This is a great new addition to the already existing packaging product line of Autofits. - February 19, 2014 - Autofits Packaging Pvt. Ltd.
Dollies & Boxes Unlimited Announces Marc Hyman as New Managing Director
With a vast portfolio of management experience, Marc Hyman has been promoted within the Toronto-based Crownhill Packaging organization and named the new Managing Director of Dollies & Boxes Unlimited, a subsidiary of Crownhill Packaging. Dollies & Boxes Unlimited is one of North America's... - February 14, 2014 - Dollies & Boxes Unlimited
AP Dataweigh Announces Two New Executive Appointments
Custom checkweigher, in-line weighing and industrial conveyor OEM continues growth. - February 07, 2014 - AP Dataweigh Inc.
INDEVCO Companies Exhibit Plastic & Corrugated Agricultural Packaging at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2014
INDEVCO Group companies, Masterpak, UNIPAKHELLAS, and UNIPAKCYPRUS, will exhibit agricultural packaging solutions at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2014 from 5 – 7 February 2014 at Messe Berlin in Germany. - February 06, 2014 - INDEVCO Group
Nefab Packaging Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
NEFAB is pleased to announce the opening of their new facility in Mexico. Until recently there were two NEFAB plants in Guadalajara Mexico, one in the North of the city and one in the South. Now the two NEFAB plants of NEFAB Mexico have been merged together into one plant in a brand new facility. - February 01, 2014 - Nefab Packaging, Inc.
Q1 Productions Hosting First-Ever Medical Device Packaging Conference
Sterilization Testing, Sustainability, and Regulatory Guidelines Among Discussion Topics - February 01, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Interstate Container to Exhibit Innovative Poultry Packaging at International Production & Processing Expo 2014
Interstate Container, manufacturer of pioneering Greencoat® wax-free boxes, will exhibit at International Production & Processing Expo 2014 from January 28-30, 2014 at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. - January 30, 2014 - INDEVCO Group
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Global Trade of Softwood Lumber in 2013 to Reach Its Highest Level in Five Years
With demand for lumber being in recovery mode in a number of countries in the world in 2013, global trade of both lumber and logs were on track to reach their highest levels since before the global financial crisis in 2008, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest increases in overseas lumber trade have been from Canada to China and from the Nordic countries to Japan. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Wood Fiber Costs for Hardwood Pulp Producers Have Fallen 17% in Two Years and in the 3Q/13, Were the Lowest They Have Been Since 2009
Wood fiber costs, which account for about 60% of the production costs when manufacturing pulp, have been in steady decline in many parts of the world for the past two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In the 3Q/13, the Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) had fallen 17% since 2011, while the Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) was down 10% over the same period. - January 22, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
OxySense Announces the Expansion of the All-in-One Oxygen Permeation Measurement System. OxySense Expands Its OxyPerm Permeation/OTR System Capabilities.
OxySense Expands Its OxyPerm Permeation/OTR System Capabilities OxySense®, Inc. a pioneer of the first non-invasive optical oxygen analyzers and permeation testing instruments for the packaging, food & beverage industries, today announced the expansion of its revolutionary oxygen... - January 17, 2014 - OxySense, Inc.
Finish Line Custom Finishing, Inc. Releases New Logo on Its 20th Anniversary
Elastic, cord and ribbon distributor, Finish Line Custom Finishing, Inc. celebrates 20 years of doing business and changes its logo. - January 16, 2014 - Finish Line Custom Finishing, Inc.
Grimes President Michael O'Leary Appointed to Dean's Council at UNF
The Division of Continuing Education at University of North Florida allows students, business professionals, and even retirees the opportunity to stay current within their field of business or perhaps launch into a brand new career. To facilitate on-going education and course development, Dean Bob... - January 15, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Cyber Graphics Unveils New Corporate Logo
Cyber Graphics, LLC launched a new corporate logo today, marking the most dramatic change in its visual identity since 2007. Designed in-house, the new visual identity presents the company as modern and evolving, and reflects the streamlined efficiencies of their vertically integrated capabilities and services. The logo also serves to unify Cyber Graphics across its three new locations, from recent acquisitions in Cleveland, OH; Milwaukee, WI; and Neenah, WI. - January 10, 2014 - Cyber Graphics
SML Group Announces the Opening of Its EMEA RFID Technology and Innovation Center in the UK
On Thursday, December 12th, SML group opened what is to be the first of its three global RFID Technology and Innovation Centers. The center is located at Corby, Leicestershire, a town 75 miles north of London and home to SML’s UK operations. The group has plans to open a second center in the... - January 09, 2014 - SML Group Limited
Grimes Trucking Company Installs Qualcomm Units
During the last quarter of 2013, Grimes Trucking Company installed Qualcomm’s Omnitracs units in every company and contracted truck in the fleet. As Grimes looks forward in 2014, the newly installed system is already serving their communication and compliance goals. “Our commitment to... - January 07, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Osgood Industries Pays Tribute to Founding Father Martin Mueller
Martin Mueller, founding father of Osgood Industries, Inc., as well as Auto-Pak and Mueller Technologies, and lifetime innovator in the packaging machine design industry has passed away on Christmas day 2013, at 95. His backstory is the stuff of which the American Dream is made: Immigrant to... - January 01, 2014 - Osgood Industries, Inc
New Collapsible Packaging Product is a Game Changer
FCA's Collapsible Utility Box (C.U.B.) is an innovative, yet economical collapsible packaging product that saves customers significant money on freight, storage, set up and take down, and packaging costs. It requires no tools, clips, fasteners or hardware to assemble and is much more economical than other collapsible packaging products on the market. - December 17, 2013 - FCA, LLC
Blue Bins Offers Saturday Plastic Moving Boxes Pick-Up, Saves Customers Serious Cash
Can one day really make a difference? When talking about Saturday pick-up availability at Blue Bins’ Mississauga storefront, it does. Blue Bins has announced that its brick-and-mortar location there will be open on Saturdays. By having weekend hours, Blue Bins representatives say that they... - December 11, 2013 - Blue Bins Unlimited
MMC Depot Announces New Customization Feature Available on Dispensary Products
MMC Depot is a subsidiary of Central Bag; a family owned and operated packaging company in Denver since 1914. The Denver Company has always been known for its quality and diverse products, efficiency and excellent customer service. Now branching into a wide range of medicinal marijuana packaging... - December 08, 2013 - MMC Depot
The Grimes Companies Launches New Websites
The Grimes Companies is inviting visitors to its newly developed family of sites, recently redesigned from a single corporate website. The new design includes individual sites for each of The Grimes Companies, improving navigation and providing richer content within each division. “In order... - December 04, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Acorn Paper Products Company Issues Holiday Challenge to Customers for Canned Food & Toy Drive
Acorn Paper Products Co. one of the largest independent paper and packaging companies in the Western United States has challenged all of its customers this holiday season to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. - November 22, 2013 - Acorn Paper
Saudi’s Napco to Exhibit at 8th Annual GPCA Forum
Napco will exhibit petrochemical packaging in Booth #34 at the GPCA Forum 2013 from 19 - 21 November at the Madinat & Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). - November 17, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
Diamond Packaging Wins Five Awards Including Folding Carton of the Year in 2013 PPC Competition
Awards showcase its folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foil stamping, and embossing. - November 16, 2013 - Diamond Packaging
Grimes Warehousing Selects Logimax as WMS Solution
In September 2013, Grimes Warehousing made a decision to move its warehouse inventory management and billing system over to Logimax. Today, the Logimax system is fully integrated and management is pleased with the selection. “Every day we are looking for ways to be more efficient and offer... - November 13, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
ThePaperWorker Reinvents Itself with Improved Navigation, Hundreds of New Products, and Lightning-Fast Site Speed
The design your own creative custom packaging website has made improvements that enhance the user experience! Graphic Designers, Ad Agencies, Media & Marketing Groups can now download templates, select order options, and purchase over 225 styles of high quality creative custom packaging entirely online. - November 13, 2013 - The Colad Group
Global Sawlog Prices Trending Upward with the GSPI Price Index Reaching the Highest Level Since 2011: the Biggest Price Increases Occurred in Western US and Canada
Sawlog price trends around the world were mixed in the 2Q/13, with prices increasing in log exporting regions of North America and Oceania, but declining in Europe, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The GSPI Price Index rose 5.1% from the 1Q/13 to the highest level since 2011. - November 11, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sharp Packaging Solutions Announces Upcoming Joint Venture
Packaging company joins forces with client to improve packaging for thin film materials. - November 06, 2013 - Sharp Packaging Solutions
Diamond Packaging Selected as a P&G External Business Partner of the Year
P&G tells top strategic business partners that focus is on growth and value creation. - November 01, 2013 - Diamond Packaging
Grimes Warehousing Services Reaches 1,000 Days Safety Mark
On October 23, Grimes Warehousing Services reached a notable milestone for safety – 1,000 days without a lost time accident. This exceptional achievement underscores The Grimes Companies’ commitment to operational safety as well as customer service. “Our high safety goals are not... - October 29, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Global Vision Expands Worldwide Presence with the Addition of New Reseller in Malaysia
Global Vision partners with IAM-Wonderware to provide proofreading technologies in Malaysia. - October 23, 2013 - Global Vision
Marbles, LLC and Technology Container Corporation (TCC) Announce Exclusive Licensing Agreement
This is the first license agreement issued by Marbles, LLC relating to its patented technology directed at the corrugated file/storage box and organizational products industries. Other domestic and international licensees who are interested should contact Marbles immediately, as exclusive agreements are currently being discussed and awarded. - October 16, 2013 - Marbles, LLC
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
The Grimes Companies today announced the launch of its newest division, Metrix Staffing, a subsidiary of its highly successful contract manufacturing and packaging division, Grimes Packaging Services. Focused strictly on serving the distribution and packaging operations of businesses in North... - October 01, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.
As Wood Fiber Costs Have Fallen Substantially in the West the Past Year, Pulp Mills in the Western US Are Becoming More Competitive with Southern Mills
During much of the past seven years, wood costs have been substantially higher for pulp mills in Western US than they have for pulpmills in the Southern states, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. However, sharply falling wood chip prices in the West during 2012 and 2013 have improved the competitiveness of the region’s pulp mills. - October 01, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Higher Pulp Prices and Lower Wood Fiber Costs Improved Profitability for Many Pulp Mills Around the World in the 2Q/13
Wood chip and pulplog prices fell in many regions of the world the 2Q/13 with the biggest declines occuring in Japan, Brazil and Spain, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lower fiber costs and higher pulp prices have increased profitability for many pulp mills during the first half of 2013. - October 01, 2013 - Wood Resources International LLC
Every Day is a Great Day to Move: Blue Bins Celebrates at CAM and Atlas Conferences
For the team at Blue Bins, the Toronto-based company known for offering economical, practical and eco-conscious plastic moving containers to businesses, families and realtors throughout Canada, any day can be a terrific moving day. To celebrate the moving industry, as well as learn more about... - September 29, 2013 - Blue Bins Unlimited
Manufacturers to Benefit from Offset Press Installation
The Heidelberg CD 74, which offers faster delivery of high quality print products on a variety of materials, is being installed in a High Point, North Carolina printing company. Wayne Trademark, a digital, offset, and flexographic printing company expects customers to realize many benefits from this acquisition. - September 28, 2013 - Wayne Trademark
2013 MMTC Conference II- Tony Cook on Innovation in Manufacturing
Great Lakes Label's CEO Tony Cook shares his story on innovation in the manufacturing industry at the second annual Proud To Manufacture in Michigan Conference. - September 26, 2013 - Great Lakes Label LLC
Cyber Graphics Acquires Flex Pre-Press
Cyber Graphics Acquires Flex Pre-Press in Franklin, WI. The partnership will bolster the existing strengths of Flex Pre-Press, expand the market share of Cyber Graphics, and provide greater efficiencies to both organizations. - September 26, 2013 - Cyber Graphics
Interstate Container to Exhibit New Greencoat® ICE Seafood Boxes at PACK EXPO 2013
During PACK EXPO 2013, Interstate Container will display new Greencoat® ICE wax-free corrugated boxes tailored to effectively pack and transport seafood products on ice at booth # S6338 from September 23 – 25. - September 25, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
MMC Depot Now One of the Leading Denver Companies for Quality Medical Storage Containers
Denver-based MMC Depot has announced that the organization has added to their extensive range of medical marijuana storage containers. The company’s exceptional catalogue now includes several new items from manufacturers Oxo-Zip® and Cannaline™. Across the US, manufacturers are... - September 25, 2013 - MMC Depot
Patriot Pickle Shifts to Greencoat® Boxes by Interstate Container
Patriot Pickle shifts to Greencoat® wax-free boxes, a strong, durable, green corrugated packaging solution for packing, transporting, and branding “All American Pickle” products. - September 25, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
Pinnacle Ozone Releases the World’s Most Energy Efficient Ozone Generator Technology
Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC announces the release of its newest QuadBlock® Generation II (Gen II) ozone technology. The event marks the introduction of the world’s most advanced and reliable ozone generation system, offering customers substantially lower total energy costs, and lower... - September 20, 2013 - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC
Vitop Original® Asserts Its Leadership
The favorite tap of wine consumers can now be recognized by a special quality seal. The Vitop Original® is the leading tap used for wine in Bag-in-Box®. The tap’s success is due in part because it is very easy to use – a simple pressure on one or both wings is enough to make... - August 31, 2013 - Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box
The Grimes Companies Promotes Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations
The Grimes Companies are pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to Director of Fleet Operations of Grimes Trucking Company (GTC). White has served as Terminal Manager since joining GTC in 2012. White has more than 28 years’ industry experience and has quickly adapted to the... - August 21, 2013 - Total Distribution, Inc.