May 2024

13
May

EPA grant set to bring recycling transformation to Northern Shenandoah

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz presented the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission with a $3.9 million Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant for new and expanded recycling infrastructure during a ceremony in Winchester, Virginia.   Joined by state and local officials,…

10
May

How Packaging Elevates Everyday Products to Luxury Treats

Strategic packaging design can elevate everyday items into little luxuries that give consumers a rewarding “treat” experience.

10
May

Koenig & Bauer Performs Pre-Installation Press Training

As Koenig & Bauer launches more sophisticated Rapida presses with advanced programs and automation, its service team is continually making a proactive effort to keep press operators and technicians up to date with expert training. At its Dallas headquarters, Koenig & Bauer has recently introduced a new training initiative that simulates…

9
May

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging May 2024

Toppan Specialty Films, cast PP films market, film-replacing EcoPro Paper-Wrap, Dionis Goat Milk Skincare’s refillable pouches, Beavertown Beer’s compostable packets with a purpose.

9
May

Fancy Pharmacy Packs Will Pay Dividends

My recent experience with a prescription refill blew me away. And now I’m going to expect all packs to live up to this high standard.

9
May

Plastic Pail Earns Sustainable Stripes

Milacron and partners perfect the injection molding of a precise layer of recycled content — mechanical or advanced processes — to sustainably boost the eco-footprint of 5-gal plastic pails. …

9
May

New Medical Device Packaging Course a Hit

In the last two years, about 100 “students” have learned the Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging and are putting the knowledge to good use.

9
May

AICC Announces Release Of Free Online Courses For Members

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, announced the release of three free online courses available exclusively to its members, further expanding its commitment to ongoing education and professional development in the packaging industry. These latest additions to extensive educational offerings are designed to enhance production scheduling, maintenance, and business communication skills. The…

8
May

Toy Carton Becomes a Tiny Free Library

A miniatures afficionado and recycling enthusiast creates a diminutive library from Care Bears packaging.

8
May

Custom Boxes Elevate Medicine Packaging

Pharma brand owners can differentiate their offerings using custom packaging that sets them apart from competitors at retail. …