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Packaging Events Calendar
Conferences, seminars, trade shows, training and more for companies involved in the packaging industry.
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Always On The Go-Go-Go—September 2017, Canadian Packaging
Quebec sandwich maker going national with pre-made, pre-packed meals for customers looking for convenience
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The Right Weigh Forward – September 2017, Canadian Packaging
Venerable Montreal machine-builder eager to build on stellar market success and reputation at a new state-of-the-art manufacturing complex
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M&M’s do Canada proud
Iconic milk chocolates get a timely patriotic packaging upgrade.
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Plastic packaging industry overview and forecast
Overview compiled by MarketsandMarkets provides look at the status of the plastic packaging market.
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Crofter’s Organic Jams triples its capacity with new palletizing/conveying automation
Arrowhead Systems integrated a high-speed fully automatic line with robotic palletizing, bulk depalletizing and conveying components to help Crofter’s Organic Jams to supply the growing demand for its brands and North American private label products.
See how the plant achieves speeds of up to 250 containers a minute.
Crofter’s owner Gerhard Latka explains how Arrrowhead helped him to triple their capacity while maintaining a single shift.
Watch how each station in the production and packaging process works together seamlessly to create a truly modern plant and a better business. Watch the video: -
Klöckner Pentaplast at Pack Expo 2017
Klöckner to highlight its expanded global and showcase expanded line of packaging solutions.
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Sonoco to acquire Clear Lam Packaging in $170 million deal
Purchase to build on Sonoco’s ‘Perimeter of the Store’ growth strategy as it expands into the high-barrier flexible and forming films capability.
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Making Good Things Better—May 2017, Canadian Packaging
Thriving upstart granola bar processor raises its production efficiencies to a whole new level through thoughtful packaging automation and line integration
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Pregis acquires Sharp Packaging Systems
Pregis adds bagging systems capability to protective packaging portfolio.
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Sealed and Delivered – March 2017, Canadian Packaging
Ontario fresh produce stalwart maintains buoyant business growth with leading-edge processing line integration and skillful packaging innovation
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Stand-Up pouches, stand out on shelves
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep provides insight flexible packaging taking a look at stand-up pouches and how they stand-out on the retail shelf.
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Food Contact Materials: Is there a safety concern?
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep looks packaging materials that come in contact with food, examining consumer concerns.
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Water-soluble pods change face of shaving
MonoSol and Pacific Shaving Company offer new shaving cream Minis made with water-soluble film dissolve in water for a convenient shave
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MULTIVAC acquires a share in TVI
Acquisition of TVI will allow MULTIVAC to offer turnkey production lines from a single source and location.
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Sealed Air Kaustik launches flex pack plant in Russia
Production facility already equipped with 500 kilograms per hour capabilities.
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Pritzker Group to acquire Ohio-based ProAmpac
Leading flexible packaging manufacturer ProAmpac deal to close in November.
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Grill to Thrill—September 2016, Canadian Packaging
Online Quebec butcher shop is quickly spreading its wings and market reach with high-end product offerings and flawless packaging execution
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Lantech publishes new Stretch Wrapper Buying Guide
Lantech, experts in the manufacture and design of stretchwrapping equipment has released a new guide on how to buy stretch wrappers to better help customers make the right choice.
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BOBST setting new industry standards in metallization
Bobst Manchester to hold an Open House at their Competence Centre in Heywood, England on October 18, 2016 debuting the highest productivity vacuum metallizer in the world.
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Sweet Flight Of Fancy – June 2016, Canadian Packaging
Ontario cookie producer combines traditional handmade recipes and attractive packaging presentation to fill a growing and promising market niche for vintage pastries.
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Transcontinental acquires Robbie Manufacturing
Robbie Manufacturing, a Kansas-based flexible packaging supplier, generated US $550 million in its last fiscal year.
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Applause For Applesauce – June 2016, Canadian Packaging
Quebec apple grower achieves niche market success with its wholesome applesauce and high-speed robotic packaging technologies
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Fort Dearborn Company acquires SleeveCo.
Move reinforces Fort Dearborn’s position in the shrinksleeve industry.
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Waking up to eye-catching packaging
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists.
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Whole lotta Love for new Printpack CEO
Jimmy Love takes over as new chief executive officer replacing Dennis Love.
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AR Packaging to be acquired by CVC Capital Partners
Swedish packaging company one of the largest in Europe with factories in nine countries.
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Smurfit Kappa develops the aseptic Pouch-Up for fruit juice
Smurfit Kappa, a leader in complete packaging solutions for Bag-in-Box, has expanded its Pouch-Up range thanks to the use of new filling technologies.
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Klöckner Pentaplast earns highest level Safe Quality Food Certification
SQF Level 3 certification earned by Klöckner Pentaplast’s Greenville, Ohio facility.
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DuPont’s new 3D anti-counterfeiting film
New Izon 3D security film to be featured at drupa 2016.
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Mondi NA intros teapot-shaped stand-up pouch
New customizable stand-up pouch perfect for products looking to capture consumer’s eye on the retail shelf.
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Avery Dennison to acquire Mactac Europe
Business acquisition enhances Avery Dennison’s position in European graphics markets.
