Packaging Tech Today

Collaboration brings together flexible packaging machinery expertise and innovative water-soluble packaging materials. ALLIEDFLEX®, a leading North American supplier of flexible packaging machinery and integrated packaging solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with SmartSolve, an innovator in water-soluble and environmentally responsible packaging materials.

Navigating the new era of UK packaging regulation. By Mike Bristow, Group Sales & Marketing Director, Go-Pack Group The rollout of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme has been the most significant regulatory shift in a generation. While the government’s decision to cover the initial $1.6 billion funding gap earlier this year provided essential stability for local authorities, it also served as a clear signal to producers: the grace period for data accuracy is ending.

Three design trends shaping Packaging in 2026. By Erin Shea, Senior Director of North America Marketing at VistaPrint Packaging is often the first chance to earn a customer’s trust. In a matter of seconds, it has to answer three questions: What is this? Is it right for me? Can I trust this brand? That’s why in 2026, minimalist packaging is taking center stage. It removes uncertainty from the buying decision by making products easier to understand, remember, and believe in.

The logo reflects innovation, performance, and the future of air delivery solutions. Paxton Products, a leading manufacturer of high-performance air delivery systems for drying, blow-off, rinsing, and air knife applications, is proud to announce the launch of its new logo and refreshed brand identity.

Included is material-handling equipment, packaging inventory, forklifts, trucks, warehouse systems and more. CA Global Partners, in partnership with Onyx Asset Advisors and BidItUp Auctions Worldwide, will conduct an auction on behalf of Paper Mart featuring the complete contents of its approximately 200,000-square-foot distribution center at 2164 N. Batavia Street in Orange, California.

Bryce Cookston will also share industry expertise during an FFG/DRO roundtable discussion. BOBST has announced it will bring unmissable insights and technical innovation to TAPPI-AICC Corrugated Week 2026 when it exhibits at the event on September 28 – 30. Jointly hosted by TAPPI and AICC at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the event brings together packaging professionals from across the world to write the next chapter of the corrugated industry.

interpack 2029 will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, June 10 – 15, 2029. The excitement following the interpack 2026 trade fair in May is still evident and for 2029, interpack is setting the course for the future with a new date and a new runtime. The next interpack will take place fromJune 10 – 15, 2029 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

LOUPE Americas 2026 is opening the door to in-line folding carton technology. In-line flexo printing of folding cartons is now firmly established as part of the wider LOUPE universe, opening up new opportunities for label converters in the booming folding carton space. The key difference between in-line production and traditional sheet-fed offset is that finished printed and embellished folding carton pieces are produced in a single pass from a roll of cartonboard.

The Lightline Case Packer and the TLM Generation 7 will be highlighted. Schubert North America, a subsidiary of the global Schubert Group and a leader in packaging automation, will showcase its latest advancements in packaging technology at Pack Expo,October 18-21 in Chicago. This year, the company will have two booths: S-3700 in the South Hall, and W-222052 in the West Hall Healthcare Pavilion.

The website reflects the premium quality that customers expect from luxury packaging. The packaging industry is evolving beyond manufacturing and materials. Today, a brand’s digital presence plays an equally important role in shaping customer perception. As younger entrepreneurs and e-commerce brands continue to dominate the market, packaging companies must rethink not only how they design packaging but also how they present their services online. Image courtesy of Alora Packaging.