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Flexible Packaging Association announces new board

Berry Global executive will be chairperson; board has representatives from 35 companies

Rose Shilling

March 18, 2019

The Flexible Packaging Association announced its 2019 Board of Directors comprised of leaders from 35 companies.

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Code verification system

March 13, 2019

Used with SmartDate thermal transfer overprinter coders, the Markem-Imaje Detect-Plus system verifies the presence, position and quality of printed codes on film packaging.

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INFICON Contura S400 Leak Detection Technology

March 13, 2019

Designed to detect gross and fine leaks in modified atmosphere and flexible packaging, INFICON Contura S400 nondestructive leak detection technology is suitable for a range of meat and poultry applications.

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Thermoforming packaging machine

March 11, 2019

The GEA PowerPak PLUS thermoforming packaging machine has motor-driven unwinding systems, synchronized with the machine's advancing cycle, for both the top and bottom films.

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Flexible Pouches

March 8, 2019

Budpack has designed a new line of flexible pouches for the legal cannabis industry made with FDA compliant food-grade material with closure systems that protect children from accidental exposure.

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PDC R-300 twin pack shrink sleever

January 14, 2019

Engineered for producers of aerosols for foods, the PDC R-300 aerosol twin pack shrink sleever reconfigures from shrink labeler to multipacker and back again.

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TricorBraun acquires Pacific Bag to create new flexible packaging business

TricorBraun Flex is a new direction in the 117-year history of the rigid container distributor

Rose Shilling

January 10, 2019

TricorBraun, known for plastic and glass bottles and containers, is starting a flexible packaging business, acquiring Pacific Bag with coffee, pet and specialty food products.

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Split Nutrition puts PB&J in side-by-side pack

Rose Shilling

November 30, 2018

A new product called Split puts together the classic combo of peanut butter and jelly (or almond butter and preserves) in a single snack pack that separates the two in squeezable compartments.

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Butler Automatic SP1 automatic splicer

November 20, 2018

The Butler Automatic SP1 automatic splicer has vacuum bars featuring Width Adaptive Vacuum Effectivity (WAVE) technology to eliminate edge curl.

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StePac's new lid helps cherries get to China

Rose Shilling

October 29, 2018

A new resealable film cover for cherry containers from packaging manufacturer StePac will help the company meet the demand it sees for the fruit in China, requiring lengthy shipping times.