Butler Automatic says its SP1 Series automatic film splicer is ideally suited for medical device packaging applications.

Guill Tool introduces the Bullet, a new extrusion head with fixed center design, multi-port spiral flow design and gum space adjustment.

Standard-Knapp’s 298 Tritium Trayshrink Packer offers reliability and flexibility as a single machine capable of tray, pad and unsupported pack styles.

Large or heavy roll suspension packages may face unusual stress when shipped long-distance or overseas.

Preview three of the biggest shows in the flexible packaging industry, coming up in September.

Matrix Packaging Machinery now distributes a new option for 1.4 and 1.7 FLtecnics horizontal form-fill-seal pouch machines that form top or corner spout pouches from the same applicator and are rated at up to 85 pouches per minute.

A standard line of shaft collars and couplings for building and maintaining all types of converting equipment is available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp.

Demographic changes, active lifestyles and a continuing trend toward sustainability are spurring development of innovative flexible packaging solutions that offer consumer goods manufacturers marketing opportunities in key sectors.

According to a report from Mesirow Financial Investment Banking, 2014 was the biggest year of mergers and acquisitions in the packaging industry this side of the great recession – reaching a post-recession high of $29.9 billion.

Inteplast Group’s AmTopp Division is ramping up production of its LoadStar stretch films, including its LoadStar pre-stretched hand stretch film.