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Packaging breakthroughs

Convenience food packaging changed our lives

DuPont packaging survey results revealed at 25th DuPont Awards for packaging innovation.

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PMMI gets updated

A shift in focus over the years means a shift in identity, as the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute is now PMMI—The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Wax On – Wax Off

A Canadian Corrugated and Containerboard Association seminar offers frank discussion regarding the sticky-wicket facing the corrugated container industry and its quest for wax replacement technologies.

Changes to AutoWeigh scale an automatic winner

The table-top AutoWeigh scale from WeighPack Systems can now run in automatic or semi-automatic mode.

More Packaging Stories

General

Quebec SMEs continue to grow, but could invest more: report

56 per cent of firms in province experienced revenue growth of at least five per cent last year

Fabrication News

Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB

SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.

General

Manufacturing sales dip slightly in March on declines in coal, oil

Down 0.3 per cent for third decline in four months, according to agency

Packaging Events

Packaging Events Calendar

Conferences, seminars, trade shows, training and more for companies involved in the packaging industry.

Packaging Products & Equipment

EZ does it for Eagle Packaging Machinery

Go ahead and seal away with Eagle Packaging Machinery’s tape sealing solutions.

Packaging News

Hitting the Big 5-0 and 9001

Dordan Manufacturing celebrates good times with double shot.

Distribution & Transportation News

Reaching for the sky

Conestoga Cold Storage builds its tallest AS/RS yet

Fabrication News

Manufacturing execs ENGAGE to break through business barriers

Manufacturing execs ENGAGE to break through business barriers

General

US recovery to spur growth in Quebec exports through 2014: EDC

Chief economist Peter Hall said province's exports projected to surge by eight per cent in 2013

General

Canada a global leader in profiting from sustainability: report

50 per cent of CEOs say sustainability-related initiatives have added to profits

General

India potential sweet spot for Canadian firms in ‘hot’ sectors: report

Conference Board of Canada identifies autos, machinery as "sweet spot" sectors in booming economy

Packaging Products & Equipment

N. American robotics have strongest Q1 ever

Figures from Robotic Industries Association show robotic orders continue to rise.

Fabrication News

Small businesses get new “hot line” to regulators

Online feedback form will get answers from Ontario ministries within 15 days

Packaging News

Going with the FLO

FLO appoints territory sales managers to better meet customer needs in Southern and Eastern Ontario.

Packaging Events

The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 sells out

The special pavilion has grown by over 40 per cent since first being introduced in 2010.

General

Ontario budget underscores importance of manufacturing: CME

Lauded decision to extend accelerated depreciation for equipment program through 2015

Packaging News

Companies combine to create 6th largest plastic packaging company

Plastics packaging companies in Europe and North America now under one banner as global packaging leader.

Packaging News

Schawk is Mc-loving it

Brand developer appoints Richard McDonald senior VP position.

Fabrication News

Electricity rates up 2.9% on average monthly bill: OEB

Increased costs from renewable, nuclear and hydroelectric sources.

Distribution & Transportation News

CBSA looks to eliminate sufferance warehouses

Promises to clarify procedures on issuing AMPs