{"id":7679,"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7679"},"modified":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:00:00","slug":"necessity-leads-to-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=7679","title":{"rendered":"Necessity Leads to Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"104.43467389039\">\n<p>\n<button id=\"TopBtn\" onclick=\"topFunction()\" title=\"Go to top\">Top<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\/>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lato:ital,wght@0,700;1,300&amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<!---- This is for embedded images that can be opened in a popup  windows -----><br \/>\n<!---- Begin imageModalBackground --->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/Image-Modals.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<div id=\"imageModalBackground\" onclick=\"backgroundClick(event);\">\n<p>\u2715<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End imageModalBackground. -->\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/css\/PS-articles.css\"\/>\n<style><![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[<![CDATA[\n\th3 {\n\t\tfont-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #0072BC; margin: 40px 0 10px 0 !important;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatleft {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: left; width: 400px;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.floatnone {\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 10px 10px 20px 0px; float: none; width: 100%;\n\t}\n\t\n\t.readMoreBtn {\n\t\twidth: 130px; padding: 5px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; border: none; background-color: #0072BC;\n\t}\n\t\n\ta:link,\n\ta:visited,\n\ta:hover,\n\ta:active {\n\t\tborder: none; text-decoration: none;\n\t}\n\t\n\t@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n\t\t.floatleft {\n\t\t\tfloat: none; width: 100%; margin: 10px auto;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\n]]]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]]]><![CDATA[><![CDATA[>]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<p>Caps, closures and lids are ubiquitous in the packaging industry. Regardless of the product, a package is rendered useless if it cannot adequately protect what is inside. Closures are required not only to keep valuable products contained throughout the supply chain process, but also to maintain product quality.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the widespread need for packaging closures, a great deal of innovation in this area is taking place constantly.<\/p>\n<p>As an example of this, <a href=\"#corvaglia\">corvaglia group<\/a> recently launched its first cap solution for aseptic carton packaging. The SabreCap features an ergonomic design that is easy to use for the consumer, while also being compatible with existing filling lines.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <a href=\"#Koehler\">Koehler Paper<\/a> developed an aerosol cap that made of 100% cardboard and paper. The new cap offers a much more sustainable alternative to traditional closure solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"#Novolex\">Novolex<\/a> released its TamperFlag rigid containers, allowing for consumers to determine if a package has been opened before use with its tamper-evident \u201cflag.\u201d The containers can also be used with post-consumer recycled content, making it a sustainable option as well.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about these innovations below.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 1 ---><\/p>\n<h3>corvaglia group Launches its First Closure for Aseptic Carton Packaging<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1.5\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/06-June\/Features\/3-PS0625-Caps-Closures-SabreCap-corvaglia.jpg\" alt=\"SabreCap for aseptic carton packaging\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption1');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"3\">\n<p><span id=\"caption1\">corvaglia\u2019s SabreCap can be seamlessly integrated into existing filling lines. <em>Courtesy of corvaglia group<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corvaglia.com\/\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>corvaglia group<\/strong><\/a>, a leading global manufacturer of innovative closure solutions, presents the SabreCap, its first closure for aseptic carton packaging. With this step, the company expands its extensive knowhow in the field of PET bottle\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/topics\/3051-closures-lids\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>closures<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto a new packaging category, setting new standards for consumers and bottling companies.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Decades of Experience as the Basis for Innovation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For over thirty years, corvaglia has been developing innovative, one-piece closure solutions for PET beverage bottles. In total, more than 1.2 trillion closures have already been produced with corvaglia injection molds. This knowledge of closures from the development of well-thought-out products, the production of robust and long-lasting injection molds, as well as efficient mass production at the highest quality level forms the basis for the company&#8217;s latest innovation: the SabreCap. In doing so, corvaglia is contributing its extensive expertise in the field of closures for PET beverage bottles to the carton packaging category \u2014 an important step towards realizing high-performance, precise and economical closure solutions in this segment as well.\u202f<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105533-corvaglia-group-launches-its-first-closure-for-aseptic-carton-packaging\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 2 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Koehler Paper Creates Aerosol Can Cap Using 100% Cardboard and Paper<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/06-June\/Features\/4-PS0625-Caps-Closures-Koehler-Aerosol.jpg\" alt=\"Aerosol can with arrow pointing down to enhanced image of new cap.\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption2');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"4\">\n<p><span id=\"caption2\">The new caps were made in collaboration with Wimb\u00e9e, a French cardboard packaging manufacturer. <em>Courtesy of Koehler Paper<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105425-koehler-paper-develops-paper-packaging-for-pack-and-satt-ready-to-eat-meals\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Koehler Paper, part of the Koehler Group<\/strong><\/a>, in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbee.com\/en\/home\/\" rel=\"external noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Wimb\u00e9e<\/strong><\/a>, a French manufacturer of cardboard packaging, has created the first cap for aerosol cans made of 100% cardboard and paper. This innovative cap was produced for H\u00e9ritage, an industrial customer that, among other things, markets furniture care products under the brand name O\u2019Cedar. Thanks to its excellent laminating, shaping and printing properties, the flexible packaging paper \u201cKoehler NexCoat<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Smart\u201d is ideally suited for the surface of the cap. The cap is available in standard diameters of 51 mm and 63.5 mm. Cap sizes with diameters of 45 mm und 55 mm are in the works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105511-koehler-paper-creates-aerosol-can-cap-using-100-cardboard-and-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><!--- Article 3 ---><\/p>\n<h3>Novolex Launches TamperFlag Rigid Containers for Increased Food Security<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"cap\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/ext\/resources\/ISSUES\/2025\/06-June\/Features\/2-PS0625-Caps-Closures-TamperFlag.jpg\" alt=\"Three TamperFlag containers containing various foods, with a zoomed in label in top left.\" align=\"center\" class=\"modalImage\" onclick=\"showImageModal(this.src), showCaption('caption3');\"\/><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<p><span id=\"caption3\">The new containers are available in sizes ranging from 8 to 32 ounces. <em>Courtesy of Novolex<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Novolex,\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105059-novolex-launches-powerprep-bags-and-rolls-for-grab-and-go-products\" rel=\"noopener noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>an industry leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability<\/strong><\/a>, is introducing new clear containers that keep food fresh and secure while giving consumers peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>The new TamperFlag rigid containers, made by Novolex brand Waddington North America (WNA), feature a tamper-evident \u201cflag\u201d that pops up and stays raised once opened. The feature alerts consumers that the container has been unsealed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearright\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105076-novolex-launches-tamperflag-rigid-containers-for-increased-food-security\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<button class=\"readMoreBtn\">READ MORE<\/button><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packagingstrategies.com\/articles\/105743-necessity-leads-to-innovation\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top \u2715 Caps, closures and lids are ubiquitous in the packaging industry. Regardless of the product, a package is rendered useless if it cannot adequately protect what is inside. Closures are required not only to keep valuable products contained throughout the supply chain process, but also to maintain product quality. 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