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$300-billion at stake as plain packaging threatens beverage industry

Brand Finance estimates the potential value loss to businesses at close to US$300 billion if plain packaging is extended to the beverage industry, noting that The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo would each lose approximately $45 billion or 25 percent of enterprise value.


Quebec maple syrup industry gets new branding

"Érable du Québec" is a new, distinctive French logo underscoring the unique character of the industry’s maple products.


Schneider Electric Canada employees raise more than $101,000 for annual Tremblant 24h charity

For the eighth year in a row, Schneider Electric sponsors the event.


Paper ain’t dead!

Watch how one company reminds people that even in the digital age, paper still has its uses.


Canadian Beverage Association Balance Calories Initiative a success

Conference Board of Canada update on Balance Calories Initiative shows an unprecedented 10.2% reduction in calories.


Packaging stewards should be rewarded for using recycled content

PPEC’s John Mullinder says it’s only fair that companies involved in the circular economy using recycled content1 should get some perks.


KDC purchases Northern Labs

Canadian firm KDC acquires Wisconsin company in deal to expand its footprint in the North American personal care market.


Marine organisms help disintegrate a plastic bag into 1.75 million pieces

A study by UK’s University of Plymouth says that by tearing apart solid plastics, marinelife actually contributes to the spread of microplastics in the environment.
 
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Squid Ink

Squid Ink intros CoPilot 256 inkjet printing system

New CoPilot 256 provides options for printing hi-resolution characters, barcodes, logos and more. » Read More
 
American Film

Tamper band and shrinksleeve label application made easy

Cost-effective LX-100 shrinksleeve and tamper band equipment introduced by American Film and Machinery. » Read More
 
Eastey Enterprises

Eastey Enterprises provides an affordable taping solution

The SB-2 EX side belt case taper from Eastey Enterprises ensures a tight seal on light, heavy, narrow and small boxes. » Read More
 
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Schneider Electric announces Cybernetic Control Systems as new Certified Drives Panel Builder

Industry partner to serve customers in British Columbia. » Read More

Ball Corporation wins multiple 2017 Canmaker of the Year awards

Canmaker wins for its L’Oreal Men Expert and Tactile Cans. » Read More

Glass with switchable opacity could improve solar cells and LEDs

Nanoscale “grass” structures also enable smart glass that switches from hazy to clear in presence of water. » Read More

Westrock to acquire Plymouth Packaging

Acquisition to further integrate the Westrock’s containerboard system. » Read More

University of Florida awarded Mark C. Garvey Scholarship

Student president of the University of Florida Packaging Club Caroline Krueger to receive $2,500. » Read More

O-I launches first Global Design Book

Entries draw on O-I's unique global reach to inspire future designs in glass. » Read More

Upon Closer Inspection—November 2017, Canadian Packaging

Maximizing the performance and payback of your X-Ray detection technology investment » Read More
 
Events 
 

International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2018 keeps growing, now with 1,200 exhibitors

2018 IPPE surpasses 520,000 square feet with two months to go before the trade show. » Read More

Registration for interpack 2020 now open

Parallel exhibition registration for components. » Read More

Packaging Events Calendar

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