Life science companies look to utility savings, collaborative product development and serialization to boost their sustainability contributions. An aging world population and improved healthcare availability in emerging markets are driving demand in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries while creating new norms throughout the marketplace. As a result, manufacturers must cater to the need for …
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An innovative high resolution web monitoring system has been developed for the fastest paper, board and tissue machines. ABB, a pioneer in web imaging systems, has introduced its new ABB Ability™ web monitoring system, for the paper industry. Part of ABB’s suite of quality management systems (QMS), the web monitoring system incorporates a new generation of …
New retail realities help drive accelerated global growth for retail-ready packaging solutions. No one can deny or dismiss the enormous competitive impact of online shopping and e-commerce retailing on the traditional brick-and-mortar retail outlets across North America. But neither should anyone discount the retailers’ ability to adapt to new challenges, however urgent and far-reaching they may …
Corrugated cardboard has the best recycling Record of any packaging material Did you realize that in the United State over 90% of items shipped are packaged in cardboard? In this infographic we take a look at how individuals can reduce the environmental impact of cardboard manufacturing by simply recycling. Right now there are over 400 …
New research by the University of Bologna indicates that corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic containers (RPCs). Researchers examining both shipping options found corrugated trays added up to three days shelf life and significantly reduced contamination from pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. The chief finding was that corrugated trays ensured higher-quality packed …
The corrugated segment of the packaging industry is growing rapidly. Demand for corrugated packaging material is expected to increase by an average of more than 4% annually over the next five years, and will amount to almost 115 million tonnes of converted material worth an estimated $176 billion by 2019. There are a number of …
It’s easy to find a constant, free supply of corrugated cardboard. Many stores, especially grocery stores, dispose of tons of it each year. Many of your purchases probably come in a corrugated cardboard box that you can save. Taking advantage of its availability not only saves you money, but it is kind to the planet …
As SKUs continue to multiply, run lengths decrease, and brands demand faster turnarounds and explore personalized packaging, digital printing continues to gain traction in the folding carton segment of the packaging industry. With several digital carton presses now commercially available, multiple folding carton converters are creatively using digital printing technology to serve their customers’ needs. …
