The packaging industry is growing. The value of the global packaging services market is forecast to grow from $33.7 billion in 2017 to $50 billion in 2022, according to research from Smithers Pira.
The advantages of shrink packaging for consumer goods are plentiful, and utilizing shrink to package your products in 2018 should be a serious consideration for brands looking to improve shelf appeal and reduce costs. Following are some of the reasons that shrink shouldn't be ignored.
Karlville, a global leader in in converting machinery and shrink sleeve applicators, will host a facility tour at its Miami Technology Center on June 13 as a prelude to the annual Packaging Strategies Global Pouch Forum.
Silgan Closures has launched ELC gable top caps for cartons of all formats and sizes from 28 to 35 mm. ELC eliminates the pull ring in favor of a drop-down tamper band, providing visual, audible and tactile tamper evidence.
As supply-chain dynamics continue to be scrutinized for food safety issues, scientific research repeatedly confirms that corrugated is also a safe container for shipping fresh produce.
Creating a tangible and functional connection between a beverage brand and its user involves ergonomic research and a haptic design. To brands, this may seem like a minute detail, but the consumer thinks and feels otherwise.
Greg Jones, formerly Director of Sales & Marketing for SUN Automation, has been promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Aftermarket at Sun Automation Group. In the role, he will oversee SUN’s international sales teams as well as operations of its Guangzhou, China, and Bristol, U.K. locations.
Coding and marking equipment has a tough job: To add a unique printed mark on a product or its packaging for security or tracking. To prevent counterfeiting, manufacturers must outsmart the thieves.
A new, lightweighted glass bottle with unique embossing designed for Cider Lubelski—the most popular Polish cider from brand owner AMBRA S.A.—was created by Ardagh Group and the Spiritus Movens Design Studio in Poland.