Articles & News on Packaging

PLCopen joins Partner Program of PACK EXPO Connects
- November 3, 2020
- News
PLCopen is an official partner of PACK EXPO Connects (Nov. 9-13), organized by PMMI Media Group.

Festo Showcases its Latest Automation Innovations at Pack Expo Connects
- November 3, 2020
- News
Festo has packaged a mix of innovative products with live product demonstrations for Pack Expo Connects Nov. 9-13.

Robotic Palletizers & De-palletizers Market Players Focusing on Modern Technologies and Programmed Features
- November 2, 2020
- News
The study predicts that the demand of robotic palletizers & de-palletizers is likely to surge considerably, pushing the market to reach a valuation of over US$ 2.4 Bn by 2022.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to Host Four Product Demonstrations with Live Q&A at PACK EXPO Connects Virtual Event
- October 16, 2020
- News
New products include condition monitoring for predictive maintenance and IE5+ Ultra-Premium High Efficiency synchronous motors.

PACK EXPO Canceled for First Time in 60-plus Year History
- August 5, 2020
- News
PMMI Media Group launches new live, web-based event: PACK EXPO Connects 2020.

Graham Packaging announces Balaji Jayaseelan as director of sustainability and regulatory affairs
- March 5, 2020
- News
In his role, Jayaseelan will drive company-wide sustainability initiatives for plant operations, design, engineering, procurement, finance and marketing.
Teradyne announces completion of acquisition of AutoGuide Mobile Robots
- November 14, 2019
- News
AutoGuide’s products work to deliver deployment andefficiency of industrial and warehouse material-handling operations.
Dukane announces acquisition of Aurizon
- October 1, 2019
- News
This acquisition is intended to create synergies and opportunities for Dukane and Aurizon, allowing both companies to share their technical expertise in the hygiene, personal care, medical disposable and packaging industries.
Emerson awards two 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarships at PACK EXPO
- September 26, 2019
- News
Curtis and Ott each received a $5,000 scholarship at an awards ceremony held at PACK EXPO and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019 in Las Vegas, produced by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Emerson also awarded two grants of $1,000 to benefit the engineering departments of MIT and Missouri S&T.

Emerson to Showcase Floor to CloudTM Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO 2023
- August 21, 2023
- News
As the future of automation, Floor to Cloud solutions empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant productivity, sustainability and safety.

Discover NORD's Innovative and Reliable Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO 2023
- August 17, 2023
- News
NORD provides complete drive solutions for the entire packaging process from filling and sealing machines to palletizing and wrapping systems in end-of-the-line packaging.

CoreTigo’s Transforming Wireless Technology Enables Adaptive Packaging Machines at PACK EXPO 2023
- August 16, 2023
- News
CoreTigo, the leading provider of Industrial Wireless Automation solutions, is set to showcase its cutting-edge industrial wireless automation solutions for packaging machines and intelligent conveying systems at PACK EXPO 2023.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Debuting New 3D Bin Picking Multi-Robot Demo at PACK EXPO 2023
- August 8, 2023
- News
Join Mitsubishi Electric Automation at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 11-13, 2023, for a first look at a 3D Bin Picking robot demo, perfect for automating packaging processes.

Pilz to Feature Safety Technology for the Packaging Industry at Pack Expo 2023
- July 7, 2023
- News
Pilz, an innovative leader in safe automation technology will feature many of its new packaging solutions and components in booth No. 6754 at Pack Expo 2023, Sept. 11-13 in Las Vegas.

Global Semiconductor Packaging Materials Market to Near $30 Billion by 2027
- May 25, 2023
- News
SEMI, TECHCET and TechSearch International highlight diverse growth drivers in a new report.

Mallard Manufacturing to Open the Mallard Innovation Lab
- May 10, 2023
- News
Mallard Manufacturing will open the Mallard Innovation Lab: a customer-interactive testing center, R&D and automated and robotic processing facility.

Signode Showcases Transit Packaging Solutions at Interpack
- April 21, 2023
- News
Signode will present a wide array of transit packaging advancements at Interpack 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 4-10.

Smart Packaging Will Become a US$2.6 Billion Market by 2033
- by Matthew Dyson
- April 18, 2023
- Feature
IDTechEx forecast that establishing business models that utilize technologies to unlock increasing amounts of value for brands and consumers will grow the smart packaging market to US$2.6 billion in 2033.

Remote Multivendor Digital Packaging Machine Services at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum
- by Bill Lydon
- April 6, 2023
- Feature
The New division SEA Smart Service Link has increased customer satisfaction enabling higher packaging equipment performance and functionality while creating new revenues for Sealed Air.

Graham Packaging Releases 2022 ESG Report
- March 24, 2023
- News
Graham Packaging highlights its successes on numerous initiatives in the areas of environmental, social and governance.

Code Reading Systems Use SVS-Vistek Cameras to Verify Characters and Data on Packaging
- March 21, 2023
- News
By integrating SVS-Vistek cameras, Strelen Control Systems has engineered online and offline code-reading solutions to address specific imaging challenges across a range of industries, guaranteeing 100% control and better consumer safety.

T.H.E.M. Enhances Efficiency, Sustainability, Safety with New Technology
- January 25, 2023
- News
Since August, packaging industry leader Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing reduced its carbon footprint, improved floor safety procedures and increased its efficiency levels by 23% by integrating Redzone, the leading Connected Workforce Solution for manufacturers, into daily operations.

Miracom Announces Software Retrofitting Services for Newspaper Production Equipment
- November 30, 2022
- News
Utilizing its NewsWorx software products, company assists newspaper publishers in updating unsupported packaging machines and optimizing operations.

Emerson to Showcase Powerful Automation Solutions Advancing Sustainability at PACK EXPO 2022
- October 10, 2022
- News
Emerson will present new solutions that drive operational excellence in packaging and food and beverage processing applications at PACK EXPO International 2022 on Oct. 23-26 in Chicago.

KYZEN to Exhibit at the International Manufacturing Technology Show
- August 23, 2022
- News
KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) taking place Sept. 12-17, 2022 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

Eastey Relocates Production Operations to a New Facility in Big Lake Minnesota
- August 1, 2022
- News
Eastey, a leading manufacturer of shrink packaging equipment, automated case erectors, tapers and material handling solutions, announced it has relocated its manufacturing operation to a larger building in Big Lake, Minnesota.

PMMI & Festo Didactic Join Forces on Workforce Development
- June 16, 2022
- News
The partners will support PMMI members and educators nationwide with advanced technical education, hands-on training and certifications to close the STEM skills gap.

Novolex Named Corporate Account Supplier of the Year
- May 5, 2022
- News
Network Distribution has honored Novolex as its "most highly engaged" manufacturing partner, supporting the organization’s sales initiatives and advancements.

Caja Robotics and Ranpak to Provide Sustainable End-to-End Packaging Solution for Order Fulfillment
- March 16, 2022
- News
Caja Robotics announces today its partnership with Ranpak, a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, to extend the companies' joint product offerings to customers in the logistics industry.
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