With its recent acquisition of a significant share in Canada-based Smart Skin Technologies, German glass packaging manufacturer Schott aims to leverage drone technology to raise packaging quality and reduce breakage on filling lines.
Many companies outsource the filling and packing of their products to specialized service providers. While the profile of such a contract packer was previously limited to packaging alone, nowadays companies look for experts who can supply an all-in-one service.
Research and practice have demonstrated that packaging is strategically important and has a significant impact on logistics and supply chain performance — and on creating value.
In preparation for full scale launch of TVI for the U.S. in early 2019, MULTIVAC US has hired Chris Mason as sales director for the newly formed Processing Division.
In 2015, a study by Freedonia Group (freedoniagroup.com) projected that demand for tube and stick packaging in the U.S. would advance 4 percent per year to $2.1 billion in 2018, with stick packs making up the lion’s share of that growth relative to tubes.
INV Pack, exclusively distributed in North America by Matrix Packaging Machinery, introduces the MVA3 compact vertical form fill seal (VFFS) sachet packaging machine for mono doses of cosmetics, food and other products. A pharmaceutical model is also available.
In the position, Hideo (Harry) Yonenaga will assume full business responsibility for the growth and expansion of MHI’s advanced line of blister packaging machines.
What product innovation and differentiation really mean to producers now and in the future.
September 18, 2018
In developed and maturing markets, food and beverage manufacturers are struggling with slowing growth and are therefore, seeking new growth opportunities. The challenge is establishing the right consumer space to identify the right customers and create the right kind of products.