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In this episode with Sherry Washburn, Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss how a company’s choice of inks and printing technologies can play a big role in achieving sustainability goals. We also discuss ways for companies to ensure compliance with existing and new environmental regulations. 

The country famous for samba, Carnaval and world-class soccer also has an extremely impressive recycling rate for aluminum cans of approximately 99%. That’s higher than the estimated recycling rates for South America as a whole (92%), Europe (76%) and North America (55%).

Companies are continually rolling out innovative packaging that contributes to sustainability, and the same is true in the area of health care and beauty. In this story, we take a look at some recent examples of such innovation.

In this episode with Carl Kanner, vice president at Smith Corona, we discuss challenges facing the paper industry as well as opportunities for the sector in the labeling and packaging space.

Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text.

Entering its 16th year, Converters Expo is once again bringing converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers in what is sure to be one of the biggest industry events of the year. 

Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery, a leading producer of wholesome, plant-based bakery products made with sprouted whole grains, has announced a complete brand refresh that includes a full packaging redesign and an enhanced product portfolio, including the introduction of a new Omega-3 ALA rich load, Omegamazing, hitting the market later this year.

Just as baseball fans can look forward to World Series rematches, German trade group VDMA says the packaging machinery industry has a lot to look forward to in 2023.