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Dec 2, 2024
 
Placon Launches New Tamper-Resistant Injection Molded Cup and Lid
 

  Placon is pleased to announce the release of a new tamper-resistant injection molded cup and lid: The TRP16 cup and TRPLID. The TRP16 is a tamper-resistant, 16 oz. injection molded cup that’s perfect for custom food processors, and the convenience store and grocery markets. The cups are ideal for soups, dips, sauces, cut fruit […]

 
 
 
Oct 1, 2024
 
Placon Announces New Stock Medical Line of Pouches and Tip Protectors
 

  MADISON, WI (October 1, 2024) – Placon further solidified its position as an innovator in the medical packaging market by announcing the release of a new stock line of BargerGard® TPU pouches and tip protectors. The new product line includes pouches with and without flaps, and a variety of tip protectors to safeguard rough […]

 
 
 
Sep 4, 2024
 
Placon Announces New Sustainable Packaging Solution
 

  MADISON, WI (September 3, 2024) – In a bold move that solidifies Placon’s position as an innovator in the packaging industry, the company announced the release of EcoStar® 50S, a sustainable packaging material made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic that meets current packaging requirements in all 50 U.S. states. Going forward, Placon’s stock food […]

 
 
 
Aug 7, 2024
 
Placon Wins 2024 AmeriStar Award for Custom Vending Machine Containers
 

  MADISON, WI (August 7, 2024) – Placon, an industry leader in innovative, sustainable thermoformed food packaging, was recently announced as a 2024 AmeriStar award winner for Design Excellence for a custom line of sandwich and wrap containers. The Ameristar awards are an annual award given by the Institute of Packaging Professionals and recognize innovation, […]

 
 
 
Jul 16, 2024
 
Placon Adds New Offerings to Tamper Evident Salad Bowl Family
 

Madison, WI (July 16, 2024) – Placon, an industry leader in sustainable thermoformed food packaging, announced the addition of two new containers to its innovative Fresh ‘N Clear tamper-evident salad bowl line. The Fresh ‘N Clear product family sets itself apart by featuring a wide variety of sizes and configurations, and are made from post-consumer […]

 
 
 
Jul 1, 2024
 
Placon’s Wilson Plant Receives Zero Net Waste Certification
 

Congratulations to our Wilson, NC facility and thanks to PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association) for recognizing companies that take steps to drive toward zero net waste in manufacturing. Requirements include: • Divert up to 90% of their total waste away from the landfill • Engage employees in environmental efforts • Avoid landfill costs and generate revenue […]

 
 
 
Jun 6, 2024
 
2023 Sustainability Report
 

Madison, WI (June 6, 2024) – Placon released their 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report today, highlighting the company’s efforts last year to eliminate waste and pollution, and increase the circularity of their products and material. In addition, the report features Placon’s future sustainability goals, and highlights last year’s awards for sustainable design from Ameristar and Worldstar. […]

 
 
 
May 15, 2024
 
Placon Introduces Delectables™ Tamper-Evident Square Dry Snack Product Line
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison, WI (May 13, 2024) – Placon, an industry leader in innovative, sustainable thermoformed food packaging, today announced the launch of its new Crystal Seal® Delectables™ line of tamper-evident square dry snack containers. The Delectables™ product line was designed to address consumer demand for safer and more sustainable food packaging options, all […]

 
 
 
Jan 15, 2024
 
Placon Wins 2024 WorldStar Award for Tamper-Evident Round Deli Packaging
 

  MADISON, WI (January 2024) – Placon, an industry leader in innovative, sustainable thermoformed food packaging, was recently announced as a 2024 WorldStar award winner for its Crystal Seal® Cravings™ line of round deli containers. The WorldStar awards are an annual award given by the World Packaging Organization and are the pre-eminent international award in […]

 
 
 
Dec 28, 2023
 
2023 Plastic Legislation
 

Review of laws and regulations for plastic in 2023! As another year has passed, there have been plenty of new laws passed regarding plastic bans and plastic recycling. With legislation ranging from advanced recycling to reducing single-use plastic, there was plenty to keep up with regarding plastic in 2023. Here’s a recap of some of […]

 
 
 
Sep 15, 2023
 
Placon Featured in Plastic Industry Association’s Recycling Is Real Campaign
 

Placon has announced its participation in the Plastic Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) latest advocacy campaign, Recycling Is Real https://recyclingisreal.com/, dedicated to illustrating and promoting plastic recycling. Recycling Is Real will provide content to help elected officials and policymakers understand that recycling is a vital link of the sustainability and circularity chain, enabling more well-informed decisions about […]

 
 
 
Mar 31, 2023
 
Placon Awarded Grant to Invest in New Sorting Equipment for Increased PET Recycling
 

MADISON, WI (April 2023) Placon, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom and stock plastic packaging, has been awarded a grant to catalyze their investment in new front-end sorting equipment. This new equipment will enable Placon to capture around 10% more polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from incoming Material Recovery Facility (MRF) bales, allowing their Madison, WI […]

 
 
 
Dec 19, 2022
 
New Product Launch: Tamper-evident, sustainable, PET Round Deli!
 

Placon Releases Tamper-Evident Post-Consumer Round Deli Product Line Madison, WI (December 2022) – Placon continues to be a leader in sustainable, thermoformed packaging innovation with their new Crystal Seal® Cravings™ product line made with recycled PET material. With increasing online grocery and curbside food pick-up, food safety is more important than ever. Tamper-evident packaging allows […]

 
 
 
Oct 20, 2022
 
EPR: End of Life Responsibilities on Producers
 

What does it mean, and how to respond to it? By Catherine Haub As the global climate crisis becomes more apparent, laws and regulations are being introduced and passed to ensure that companies are practicing sustainability to the best of their ability, especially when it comes to plastics. Some of these regulations include banning single-use […]

 
 
 
Jul 21, 2022
 
Flexible vs. Rigid Plastic
 

Why aren’t all Plastics Recyclable and What is Best for the Environment? By Catherine Haub Plastics play a huge role in our everyday lives as they are in many of the objects we use today such as in our phones, our cars, and so much more. Life without plastic wouldn’t be the same as many […]

 
 
 
Jun 21, 2022
 
Placon Announces NEW Fresh ‘n Clear Tamper Evident Salad Bowl Family
 

MADISON, WI (June 2022) – Placon adds a new salad bowl family to its post-consumer content, tamper evident line up. The new line is making a statement to set itself apart by offering a tamper-evident feature and supporting sustainability being made using a minimum 25% EcoStar® post-consumer (PCR) PET material. Ten new products are available […]