Sun Chemical has launched its SunLam de-seaming Adhesive for shrink-labeled containers. The new de-seamable adhesive helps recyclers improve recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) yield without process changes. Partners Sun Chemical and Eastman tested SunLam on labels made with Eastman Embrace LV copolyester.
Pregis LLC introduces VR training for protective packaging equipment and material selection. The company provides training support for its systems, as well as written materials. However, with ecommerce, coupled with retailers fulfilling through a variety of channels, it is not feasible to provide face-to-face training at all locations.
The poultry packaging market in North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 6% during the period 2018-2022, according to Technavio. Smaller households and busy schedules are forcing people to look for convenience in poultry products.
Berry Global has received a Gold Award for Best Sustainable Tube from the Tube Council North America at the 2017 Tube of the Year Awards on February 6. The award-winning laminated tube for Fetch…for Pets’ licensed Burt’s Bees for dogs Paw and Nose Relieving Lotion is Berry’s first commercialized tube using post-consumer resin (PCR) yielding a max 57 to 62 percent.
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), the leading international trade organization representing the plastics recycling industry, announce new participants in a campaign designed to expand market demand for recycled resins and improve plastic recycling in North America.
Over four months since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, many are still fighting to survive amid the devastation of the storm. For those struggling to find potable water, relief is coming in the form of an innovative pouch developed by Sawyer Products and Flair Flexible Packaging. The new water transport and filtration pouch provides a simple means of collecting, carrying and eliminating pathogenic bacteria from even the most heavily contaminated water.
The new Torayfan CB3 portfolio is manufactured with Toray’s proprietary formulation and a patented PVdC-free coating. The films offer oxygen-barrier protection along with excellent moisture barrier and are available in sealable and non-sealable versions. In addition, the 70- and 80-gauge CB3 films are a thinner alternative to thicker OPP films and enable source reduction, yield and economic benefits.
va-Q-tec, a provider of thermal packaging solutions for temperature controlled transportation, has opened a headquarters and operations facility in Langhorne, PA. The site will become the U.S. welcome and innovation center and showcase va-Q-tec’s latest products. The company will manufacture small box containers in the new facility, and use the location as a key hub for its rental and repair station.
Berry Global Inc. has introduced high-resilience, scuff-resistant Soft Touch laminate tubes. While traditional soft touch tubes may scuff or attract dirt over time, Berry’s process helps ensure a lasting scuff-resistant finish that elevates a brand’s tactile and visual appearance. The new tube innovation extends Berry’s offerings of premium, differentiating personal care packaging.