Recent independent research commissioned by compostable packaging company TIPA reveals 80% of UK shoppers believe that the retail industry should be doing more to tackle the issue of plastic waste, while 6 in 10 (63%) feel it is retailers’ responsibility to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste.
Packaging Equipment, Labelling Solutions & Equipment
Packaging is the process of enclosing /encapsulating or protecting products for storage, transit, display, sale, and use. There are many different types of packaging solutions available depending on the product and a number of machines to do the job. These can be Overwrappers, Stretchbanders /Sleevewrappers, Product Handling Systems, Shrinkwrappers and custom packaging equipment. Labels are used on every kind of product to brand, decorate or provide information for the consumer. Many labels do all three functions and can contain, for example, pre-printed bar codes supplying, batch, stock and price information to the retailer and consumer.
UK packaging event unveils plans for 2019 Event James Drake-Brockman
Nov 20, 2018 Comments (0)
James Drake-Brockman, Divisional Director of Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, offers a first look at Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2019 and discusses why it is a must-attend for all packaging professionals when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28 February 2019.
Smurfit Kappa’s Van Mierlo plant celebrates centenary
Nov 20, 2018 Comments (0)
Smurfit Kappa’s Van Mierlo plant in Belgium is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The plant, which was founded by entrepreneur Jan Van Mierlo back in 1918, quickly established itself as a leading supplier of corrugated board in Belgium and then extended its reach throughout Europe.
Stora Enso introduces sustainable RFID tag technology ECO for intelligent packaging
Nov 13, 2018 Comments (0)
Stora Enso has launched a new sustainable RFID tag technology called ECO by Stora Enso, designed for intelligent packaging functionalities in supply chain, retail and e-commerce applications.
Making your mark - Printing & Labelling Special Technology report
Oct 30, 2018 Comments (0)
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with a number of leading spokespeople from the vendor and analyst communities about current and possible future developments within the world of printing & labelling technology.
This special technology report will investigate a number of key current and ongoing areas of innovation and development with the printing & labelling marketplace; one of the most critical and fast-changing technology environments within the manufacturing, logistics and retail sectors.
Whistl invest in parcel sortation to meet growing demand
Oct 30, 2018 Comments (0)
Whistl, the delivery management company with activities in Business Mail, Doordrop Media, Fulfilment and Parcels, has invested in its first automated parcel sortation machine which has been installed, over three months, at its Super Depot in Bolton.
Imperial Logistics to operate new Volkswagen Group packaging centre
Oct 23, 2018 Comments (0)
Imperial Logistics is to operate a new Volkswagen Group packaging centre in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, following the Group’s decision to despatch parts for Volkswagen, Audi, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles via JadeWeserPort.
Retailers must address challenge of overpacking according to consumer survey
Oct 21, 2018 Comments (0)
Almost a quarter of consumers are still opening goods ordered online that are overpacked according to a survey by Macfarlane Packaging.
Packaging with lives at stake
Oct 15, 2018 Comments (0)
Sometimes people who work with food packaging feel tied down by all the regulations and standards that exist to guarantee safety.
ITT showcases portfolio of vibration, motion control, and processing technologies at PACK EXPO International
Oct 15, 2018 Comments (0)
ITT Inc. and its Bornemann, Compact Automation and Enidine brands are showcasing a wide portfolio of packaging industry solutions at the 2018 PACK EXPO International, 14-17 October in Chicago, IL.
