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any in terms of how you claim CBD so we’re taking the approach of being ahead of the regulations and pushing the message of clear labeling and claiming what actually is in the formula.”
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational .com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manufac- turing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
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hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes; hhs systems ensure efficiency and precision across the board. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for au- tomated quality assurance in the production of corrugated boxes with flexo folder gluers. BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, carton scrap and much more.
When it comes to cannabis and CBD products, there is little regulatory guidance, according to Richard Romano, WhatTheyThink Managing Editor. CBD is legal in 46 states, however, it is illegal at the federal level. “It’s very much the Wild West, and some companies have started to tame the frontier,” he said, adding that this presents an opportunity for packaging suppliers to guide their customers through the regulatory landscape. “At the moment it’s pretty much caveat emptor, which is why the emergence of reputable name brands like Blunt Skincare is becoming important. If you really want to get involved in CBD packaging, call and find out what the rules are in your state and your ge- ography.” Chrikov offered this advice: “When it comes to packag- ing, if you’re in a food industry or an industry where CBD is being consumed, I would say definitely look into pack- aging that is child-safe. But in beauty and consumer prod- ucts, there isn’t really a guideline on what type of packag- ing you should be using.” Carton Redesign Another participant in the WhatTheyThink webinar was Mickey Waite, a packaging consultant. One of his cus- The emergence of names like Blunt Skincare is important.
CIMEX CORP. www.cimexcorp.com
Cimex writes affordable yet powerful CAD/CAM software for the packaging and diemaking industries. We also offer numerous samplemakers, etc., to fit all needs and budgets.
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
tomers is Canndescent, a California company that makes a line of pre- mium cannabis products. Waite was instrumental in redesigning Cann- descent’s folding cartons for its jars of cannabis flowers. There are five SKUs, each featuring the company’s brand color orange with different
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
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color labels printed directly onto the carton. The earlier versions included a magnetic closure and product stickers that were applied by hand. Waite’s rede- sign eliminated both of these, making the cartons more environmentally-friendly and significantly reducing costs. “I did a study to see if it made more sense at the cur-
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