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For the second year in a row, 360 Vodka has released a limited edition commemorative bottle in honor of the Kansas City Royals. This year's bottle is of course a nod to the team's thrilling 2015 championship season and features a label bearing the title "2015 World Champions" in addition to the MLB-licensed Royals logo.

Bastian Solutions will present a special session at MODEX 2016. The session titled, "Mobile Robotic Shuttles: Extending Beyond the Storage Buffer" will be held on April 4 from 2:15-3:00 in Theater H of the Georgia World Congress Center. Derek Cribley, Director of Systems Engineering; Kevin Darby, National Accounts Manager; and Joe Zoghzoghy, Mobile Robotics Manager will address how transporting, buffering of products, and mobile robots provide a great solution for receiving, put-away, production, picking, packing, and shipping. Bastian Solutions will be exhibiting April 4-7 at booth #3779.

Shrink wrap can be considered and potentially incorporated into more sustainable initiatives, as van help reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions when compared to other packaging materials – according to a recent study. Titled 'Impact of Impact of Plastics Packaging on Life Cycle Energy Consumption & Greenhouse Gas Emissions, although it has been carried out in the UK, the research is expected to have big implications on the UK, as a country looking to embrace greener initiatives when it comes to packing. Resultant figures showed that six types of plastic packing could be more environmentally-0friendly when compared to alternatives, with one of the types being shrink wrap. It is in turn expected that more UK businesses looking to be efficient and sustainable may opt for shrink wrap packaging as it can provide a highly versatile solution, across industries.

Research at the University of Sydney over recent months involving shrinkable plastics – often in the form of shrink wrap – has drawn increased attention to the packing material, as well as its ability to be used in a variety of ways. Scientists have been using sheets of shrinkable plastics and adding Teflon to create a new superhydrophobic material: a plastic film which resists water. The result has been a gold-coloured film which water rolls away from – a highly exciting scientific development carried out using shrink wrap. It is thought that although the experimented material will not be commercially available for a while, more people may be tempted to try the properties of shrink wrap as product packaging.

Miller Recycling Corporation is a family owned and operated business with a passion to help the environment. For over 75 years the company has been providing all types of paper, metal, plastic and electronic recycling services.

Duke's Mayonnaise 8oz. Pouch is a shaped, spouted stand up pouch, a first in its category, looking to cause disruption on the shelf among all the rigid containers. Its hour-glass shape stands out, providing function and is ergonomically designed to fit smaller hands. The reclosable one-piece flip top spout is easy to open, snaps both open and closed, and compared to a traditional two-piece spout and cap, there is no risk of losing the cap. Designed for either single or multi-use portability on the go, this pouch is a first for mayonnaise.

MRC Signs, a leading manufacturer of commercial signs to businesses around Greater Philadelphia, released an article via their website that offers tips to those struggling with their brands. According to the Bucks County sign company, a business' sign is the first and most import impression that will be made to consumers and potential customers. The article also said that a company's sign is an extension of their brand.

Croxsons, a leading bottle, glass jar and closure solutions supplier, is now offering an exclusive collection of glass bottles at the market's best prices. They supply unique glass bottles that are a popular choice for drinks packaging due to their attractive design. The glass bottles that the company offers don't leach chemicals into the product contained within the packaging. Glass bottles are broadly recognized for food packaging due to their natural and practical properties. Those who are looking for quality packaging solutions can count on the company for getting the packaging that they desire within their budget.

A new report released by the environmental newsletter Use Less Stuff (ULS) has revealed that packaging choices are increasingly driven by customer perceptions and requirements. Especially notable in 2016 is that customers are concentrating on sustainable and ethical solutions; associating this with quality. Hence there is pressure, in order to retain popularity, for packaging to be streamlined and minimizing wastage; hence why more customers than ever are equating a low packaging weight with a higher quality product. Therefore, making their packaging as sleek and efficient as possible could be considered the way forward for businesses wanting to attract further custom.

Business analysts have been predicting a major trend in product packaging set to feature this year; personalised and patterned shrink wrap. This is following on from a number of notable businesses trying the technique in the run-up to Christmas; often to considerable positive reception. For example, Highland Spring, a popular brand of bottled water, launched festive shrink wrap which applied to many of its product packs. This proved especially popular and it is in turn expected that more businesses, particularly those involved in food in drink, will use shrink wrap as a design element, not just packaging.

CLYR is pleased to announce its new platform that enables producers to clarify ingredients and manufacturing processes for packaged food products. The number of consumers who demand to know more about what's inside the food they buy for themselves and their families continues to expand, yet their expectation of transparency and standardization has not been met—until now at www.getclyr.com.

Packaging Tape Printing Market by Product Type (Hot Melt, Acrylic), by Material (Polypropylene, PVC), by Printing Ink (Water-based, UV-curable), by Mechanism (Digital Printing, Flexography), by End-user industry (Food & Beverages, Consumer Durables) & by Region - Forecast to 2020

In recent weeks there has been increased focus on the efficient use of packaging and cutting down waste, especially in light of the climate change talks in Paris towards the end of 2015. In 2016 sustainability is set to be a big focus particularly regarding plastic packaging – and developments are already being made within this. A new range of sortable colourants for plastic have been produced, patent pending, designed to help recover certain plastics from the waste process. This emphasizes that the sustainable use of plastics is at the forefront of attention going into 2016.

Green Packaging is using responsible technologies to manufacture the packaging solutions that allow companies to produce, store, and transport metal-based products without rusting. Whether it's nuts and bolts, electronic components or large manufactured pieces like metal castings, firearms, automotive parts, or metal stampings, packaging that protects against oxidation while offering a responsible alternative to traditional oils and greases, VCI bags and VCI paper is invaluable in today's marketplace. Corrosion can ruin entire shipments of hard-to-replace, expensive metal products.

Glass jars have gained immense popularity in recent years due to their versatility to be used for a wide range of uses. Apart from storing food items, glass jars can also be used for storing practical things such as screws, nuts and bolts, beads and other small arts and crafts items, as well as needles or pins. Keeping the needs of their customers in mind, JBConline.co.uk is now providing glass jars at the most competitive prices. Ranging in size from 1oz to 1.5L, they stock a huge range of top quality glass jars to meet the varied needs of clients. Those who wish to order glass jars or food storage jars but are unable to place their order online, can simply send an email to sales@jbconline.co.uk. The extensive range of glass jars that the company offers include 0-200ml Glass Jars, 200-300ml Glass Jars, 300ml + Glass Jars and KilnClip Jars.

A recent broadsheet newspaper report has drawn attention to a statistic which is set to have big implications for packaging and businesses that use it in 2016. According to the report, one person in a year is now capable of accumulating up to 200kg of packaging materials through the products they buy. This is a figure which suggests that the weight and scale of packaging is significant, and a number of consumers are buying into it. There are subsequent and increasing calls for this to be reduced however, as this current level of packaging may add up to 13 million tonnes being wasted; entering the UK's waste stream or landfill.

Switching from plastic bottles to glass bottles is becoming highly popular these days as consumers are becoming more aware of environmentally-friendly packaging, and are rediscovering the benefits of glass. To cater to the needs of businesses, Croxsons provides glass bottles at the most competitive prices. The company provides the best and widest range of designs and products. The range of glass bottles that the company offers include glass beer bottles, swing stoppers, wine bottles, soft drinks bottles, spirit bottles, oil bottles and RTDs.

Some people are into collecting paintings and posters and some may be purchased from online shopping networks like eBay or Amazon while some artworks may be a gift or a keepsake from someone who lives across the globe. The very thing that concerns people is how to mail these pieces of art without damaging them during the mailing process.

Packaging is a massive issue in the modern world, primarily because most of it is plastic, and therefore not recyclable. Cardboard packaging has therefore made a huge return onto the public stage as people become more conscious of choosing products that are responsibly packaged. Forbes Packaging specializes in bespoke cardboard packaging in New Zealand, which promises to maximize brand potential via their packaging solutions. They have recently launched a brand new website to better promote the full spectrum of their services online.

ESD, short for electrostatic discharge, is a major problem for all companies that manufacture electronics, as components like microchips are extremely vulnerable to it. That's why these companies use special ESD protected products designed to eliminate the conduction of static electricity during the manufacture and transportation of components and electronics. In terms of costs, ESD protection is a major factor since the losses related to static electricity ruining large amounts of expensive components are huge. That's why General Partition is excited to announce that, as a part of their commitment to being a full-service partition provider, they also offer ESD partitions that have been designed specifically for the manufacture and transportation of ESD sensitive items.

Starting a business requires capital, investors, tools, equipment and an overall business plan. The plan includes the marketing and advertising steps, logistics on how to build and distribute the products and the process of how to purchase and obtain the necessary hardware needed to generate the final products. Myprintpack.com understands this perfectly. For those in the printing and packaging industry, there is only one place to start and that is with the top packaging machinery supplier in China.

Unlike plastic, glass is an eco-friendly material that can be processed a number of times without degradation of quality. As a result, many homeowners use glass jars to store various items. Catering to the needs of their customers, Croxsons, a leading bottle manufacturer in the UK is now providing glass jars at the most competitive prices. Available in an array of shapes, sizes and designs, these glass jars are sure to meet all the needs of their customers. The wide range of glass jars that the company offers include kiln clip jars, round shaped jars, storage jars and many others.

It appears that growing numbers of high-profile individuals are getting involved in promoting positive sustainable packaging, especially in the food industry. This could be seen as driven by concerns both for the environment and upholding cost-effectiveness for businesses. One of the most recent announcements is that Jeremy Paxman is set to speak at the Food PackagingAssociationEnvironment seminar, where he will be upholding his position as patron for Clean Up Britain.

There has been increasing anticipation and excitement regarding the Packaging Innovations 2016 event, which is due to take place in February and will showcase a number of businesses involved in the industry. The upcoming year is set to be more important than ever, as a number of topical events have highlighted the importance of developing packaging. Firstly, Christmas is a time of year when the public pay more attention to the way items are wrapped. Secondly, the recent climate change talks in Paris have emphasized the importance of sustainability and responsible material use.

According to a recent study carried out by Smithers Para, the global industrial packaging market is set to achieve an annual growth rate of 3.4% by 2020; a highly significant figure. The industrial packaging market was estimated to have a value of $48.6 billion globally in 2013, and this is expected to reach $61 billion in the next five years. It is therefore seen as increasingly important that businesses involving industrial packing – whether producing it or using it for their own products – take the right moves now to maximise their gains in a growing market.