December 2014

&nbsprockwell automation and at&ampt are collaborating to improve remote asset utilisation and connected machine management.

plastic container manufacturer sipa has acquired all processes related to the production of injectionstretchblow molding isbm equipment at italybased pet packaging company automa for an undisclosed amount.the company said that this move would help it to extend its offering in singlestage isbm systems.the acquisition would also enable the company to strengthen its position in the market producing specialty products like containers for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products and spirits.sipa specialises in manufacturing lines, including molds, for pet containers and has production

ic3d suite billed as the world&39s first 3d realtime packaging simulation and design application that combines multiple packaging disciplines in one product is now available in europe through four pees.developed by carton edge software in the us, ic3d suite is said to reduce significantly the time and money spent to create 3d packaging visualisations.

the indian food packaging industry is aiming to provide the ultimate in convenience to the consumer.essel propack ltd, which has a global presence, is now working to increase its presence in both the international and indian markets. the company employs over 2,600 people representing 25 different nationalities.in an email interaction, ashok goel, the company&rsquos vicechairman and managing director, informed nandita vijay that consumers were increasingly looking for packs that provide ease of use.

all is set for the second edition of agrofood and plastprintpack west africa slated for the accra international conference centre from december 2 to 4, 2014.exhibitors from 11 countries will present their latest innovations to highly professional visitors, who can also attend a seminar on packaging and food safety facilitated by the german technical cooperation gtz.&ldquoagrofood and plastprintpack west africa is an ideal forum for international producers and traders in the food and agro sector to establish business contacts.

plain cigarette packets have been a resounding success in australia and should be introduced in the uk &ldquowithout delay&rdquo, britain&rsquos leading cancer charity has said.cancer research uk said the country&rsquos experiment with unbranded packaging had led to falling smoking rates without creating an illegal black market.the charity&rsquos claim contradicts the findings of a report commissioned by the tobacco industry earlier this year which concluded australia had seen no reduction in smoking while sales of illegal packets had increased.plain or &ldquostandar

st. george&mdashin keeping with day of caring 2014, united way dixie and switchpoint community resource center will hold a holiday community food packaging event on monday from 47 p.m. at dixie state university&rsquos gardner center, 225 south 700 eastjoin over 450 volunteers coming together to package 50,000 meals for local food pantries to help fight hunger in the washington county area. local businesses and volunteer groups are invited to join this meaningful event as a food packaging team.

&nbspnov. 30, 2014 lbt the lanka star 2014 awards ceremony which commended and recognised excellence and innovation in the field of packaging was held on november 21 at the cinnamon lakeside hotel. the event was organised by the sri lanka institute of packaging and the packaging development centre.lanka star awards was the grand finale of the world packaging organisation events, which included the board meeting, committee meetings, judging of the world star competition and the international packaging congress.