Online retail giant Amazon – said to be America’s second-largest employer – is reportedly planning a major expansion of its warehouse automation that could reduce the number of US hires by more than 600,000 over the next eight years.
Nike is unveiling Project Amplify, which the global footwear gigantico says is “the world’s first powered footwear system for running and walking, designed to help everyday athletes go a little bit faster and farther – all with less effort”.
Greiner Packaging and air up have launched the Austrian-made Click Bottle, which uses scent-based pods to improve drinking experience. The bottle features an EasyOpen lid, Tritan material, and a leak-proof design. The collaboration builds on prior innovations like the Twist Pro Steel bottle.
Coveris and SABIC unveil the first closed-loop recycling system for medical packaging. Non-contaminated hospital waste is transformed into new sterile pouches. The project demonstrates that circularity in healthcare packaging is achievable.
ProAmpac has acquired the bag converting operations of International Paper (IP), expanding the flexible packaging company’s converting capabilities and enabling quicker customized bag solutions for grocery, convenience store, and quick-service restaurant markets.
