What's Next in CPG Packaging?

Heading into 2024, industry experts explain how key trends are changing the consumer packaged goods landscape.


Evolving Trends in CPG Packaging

Digitally transforming operations gives operators crucial insights.


How Increased Regulation is Impacting CPG Packaging

An explanation of six local laws driving global change.


CPG Companies Increase Use of 4PLS

Broader capabilities improve last-mile service, overcome supply chain woes.

Sustainability Forum

Read insights from industry experts here.


Paper-based Packaging Has a Great Sustainability Story

In 2014 the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a question to U.S. manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging: Should they join forces to help market and educate consumers about a great American natural resource?  They said yes. Three times.

In the News

Read More of the Latest News and Headlines Here.

Registration is Open for WestPack 2024

WestPack 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif. from Feb. 6-8 will bring together leading packaging manufacturers from multiple industries. Learn more and register at www.imengineeringwest.com


PACK EXPO Southeast Debuts in 2025

The newest show in the PACK EXPO portfolio, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will debut in Atlanta from March 10-12, 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Sign up to exhibit at www.packexposoutheast.com

Pilz introduces new safety solution for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

Company launches a comprehensive safety solution for an efficient flow of goods in production and logistics.

 

Red Lion Enhances Ethernet Switch Series

Red Lion®, a global innovator and technology manufacturer that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, announces feature enhancements to its N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches, first released in January of this year.

Featured in the January 2024 Issue of Packaging Technology Today

Check out the latest digital edition of Packaging Technology Today:the most comprehensive packaging publication produced.Read it here.

How to Optimize Operations With the Right Gears

Identifying the right recipe for the application is key.

Integrating Robotic Automation Into EOL Operations

The benefits of robotic carton and case packaging for food manufacturers.

Key Trends Influencing Packaging in 2024

Food and beverage consumer insights.

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How packaging choices shape the customer experience

In E-commerce, There’s a Packaging Paradox

Packaging materials are evolving to meet new consumer demands.

New & Featured Products

Discover more new products here. Send news to vickik@rdgmedia.net.

FORT’s Safe Remote Control Pro Brings SIL 3–Certified Safety and Control to Autonomous Vehicles and Heavy Machinery

FORT Robotics, a pioneer in robotic control solutions, introduces the Safe Remote Control Pro.

Automated Cotton Inserter Features New HMI for Fast, Easy Setup

The PharmafillTM CS10 automated cotton inserter from packaging machinery manufacturer Deitz Co., Wall, NJ, includes a new HMI with a touch-screen control panel as standard.

Key Technology Introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 for Optical Sorters

Key Technology (“Key”), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces RemoteMD® 2.0 remote support service for their optical sorting systems.

Case Erector for Midrange Production Lines 

A-B-C’s economical erector for medium speed lines, offers top flexibility and quick changeover. The low-level KD magazine is easy to load and includes automatic stack indexing that frees the operator for other tasks. The top-feeding KD magazine accommodates warped and band-marked cases.  Seal cases up to 25 cpm.

Buyer's Guide Highlights 

Find leading suppliers for packaging materials, equipment and services online and in print.

Banner Engineering

With over 55 years of innovation, Banner is a leading worldwide provider of solutions for industrial automation. Their expansive line of sensors, measurement solutions, LED lighting and indicators, machine safety products, industrial networks, and connectivity technology is built to set up easily, work hard, and operate reliably. We are committed to increasing your productivity and operational efficiency while providing personal, attentive service and support.

Banner Engineering  simplifies predictive maintenance. Read more.

Combilift

With a manufacturing facility and company HQ based in Monaghan, Ireland, Combilift exports its ever-growing range of handling solutions to over 85 countries.  Established in 1998, Combilift offers the most extensive range of multidirectional and specialist customized handling solutions on offer from any one single manufacture and is now acknowledged as the global leader in the supply of innovative and award winning solutions for handling long and bulky  loads, oversized products as well as palletized goods.

The Combilift CB15-5 earned the Italian Terminal and Logistics Award. Read more.

Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor partners with OEM's, design firms, integrators and engineering experts to produce some of the most revered conveying systems in existence. Our designers put new ideas in motion daily. Each week we strive to improve department efficiencies; each month we review equipment to build a better, more cost-effective product. That proficiency translates to quality, reliability and savings to our customers.

Multi-Conveyor recently designed a food-grade transport conveyor system with varying sanitation levels, which makes sense, and improves the bottom line. See it here.

Emerson

Emerson’s fluid control and pneumatics offerings apply packaging industry expertise and clever solutions to unique business challenges. Our strengthened portfolio of brands ASCO™, AVENTICS™ TESCOM™ and TopWorx™ - deliver an extensive suite of leading fluid control and pneumatic products. In an increasingly competitive landscape, smarter technologies and expert partners are even more critical for your business’ success. Deliver more precisely, operate more efficiently, and consume less energy while safely moving your packaging from the design table to consumers.

Emerson’s DeltaV™ Edge Environment is a first-of-its-kind integrated software solution, expanding the capabilities of their evolving OT automation platform. Learn more.

Glenroy

With a family-run legacy spanning three generations, Glenroy® continues to be an authority in high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging. We specialize in stand-up pouches & film laminations, with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions to serve the next generation. We serve leading brands in the food & beverage, household products, personal care, pharmaceutical, pet food and treats, and nutritional industries.

The Glenroy® PCR STANDCAP pouch is made with up to 44% post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin. Learn more.

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