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Top Cup redefines game day with NFL licensed collection
Reusable aluminum cup brand Top Cup is aiming to elevate the fan experience. It announced its first-ever licensed collection with the NFL, with cup designs featuring NFL and team marks. The initial launch from Jan. 8 included officially licensed designs across 15 teams and select NFL and Super Bowl marks. The collection brings sustainability, durability and a premium drinking experience to tailgates, watch parties and stadium experiences nationwide, the brand says. This launch allows fans to connect with their teams through this collectible cup, while also reducing the waste of single-use plastic, it adds. “We have a long-standing commitment to enhancing fan experiences in sports, and we are thrilled to take the next step by bringing NFL licensed products to market,” said David Cuthbert, CEO of Top Cup, in a statement. “This launch aligns perfectly with our ongoing efforts to elevate the fan experience through a premium, high-quality offering. We are confident that NFL fans will be enthusiastic about this product.” Top Cup’s cups are made from 90% recycled aluminum and are designed for reuse and true circularity, the company notes. The brand was established to deliver a truly circular alternative to single-use plastic and designed to function seamlessly within existing recycling systems. From the recycling bin, a Top Cup can return to shelves as a new cup or a can in as little as 60 days, with no loss in quality, the brand says. The new collection with the NFL anchors the brands go-to-market strategy and is launching under the campaign line “Every Team. One Cup,” with the subline “Built Right for Gameday.”
Top Cup
Rome, Georgia
www.topcups.com
Latest laser coder from Domino meant for high-speed beverage production
Domino Printing Sciences has expanded it laser coding portfolio with the launch of its Dx1060i CO2 Laser Coder. The new 100-watt CO2 laser coder is designed to help beverage manufacturers maintain smooth production while handling more complex coding requirements, Domino says. The coder is engineered for high-speed environments and delivers sharp, durable codes across a range of challenging packaging materials, it adds. GS1-compliant 2D formats and other complex codes require higher power to ensure consistent legibility at speed. This new laser coder’s enhanced performance enables beverage-makers to code as many as 90,000 bottles an hour, maintaining clarity even on reflective or complex surfaces, Domino says. This eliminates the usual trade-offs between speed and code quality that are common with lower-power systems as well. The coder offers more than 50 beam delivery options with a 360-degree rotatable scanhead for seamless integration into existing production lines. The Dx1060i easily connects to back-end production and business systems, which avoids delays that result from integration issues, the company notes. An array of optional services, like Domino Cloud Interface, give operators additional insight and help minimize downtime. “The Dx1060i gives our customers the power and flexibility they need to keep bever production running efficiently,” said Frauke Schroeder, Domino’s senior product manager for laser, in a statement. “It supports evolving international standards, helps reduce waste and is built to meet future regulatory requirements, including GS1 and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.” The new laser coder also suits niche applications, the company notes.
Domino North America
1290 Lakeside Drive, Gurnee, Ill. 60031; 800/444-4512
www.domino-printing.com
Continental Tire adds size extension to regional drive, steer tires
Premium tire manufacturer Continental Tire Americas announced that its HDR 5 and HSR 5 19.5-inch tires are now available in size 245/70R19.5. The new size extension for both tires is designed to meet the needs of urban and regional fleet operations in environments that are high scrub and where dependable performance in stop-and-go conditions is essential, the company says. The extensions feature several enhancements for both the steer and drive tires, including updated tread compound, which offers improvements in rolling resistance and mileage compared with prior versions of the treads. These updates support fuel efficiency and extended wear life, Continental says. The sidewalls were re-engineered to better support multiple retread cycles and help fleets get more out of each casing, it notes. The redesign also aids in withstanding high scrub environments, making it a reliable choice for urban delivery routes, the company adds. Another enhancement is that the updated tires are electric vehicle (EV) compatible. The new tires now come with an EV checkmark, meaning that the tire meets the special requirements of EV/hybrid vehicles, as well as those of combustion engines. The extensions build on the proven performance of the existing product lines, offering targeted improvements for local delivery operations. They are practical solutions for fleets looking to optimize tire life and manage operating costs in demanding conditions, the company says. The steer and drive tires both have improved mileage from their predecessors as well.
Continental Tire
1830 Macmillan Park Drive, Fort Mill, S.C. 29707; 704/583-3900; www.continental-tires.com
Universal Robots, Robotiq showcase next-generation palletizing solution
Universal Robots (UR) and Robotiq, in collaboration with Siemens, unveiled a groundbreaking robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The joint demonstration showcases how advanced robotics and digital twin technology can accelerate industrial transformation for manufacturers worldwide, the companies say. The new solution combines Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell with UR’s UR20 robot arm, integrated into Siemens’ automation hardware and new Digital Twin Composer software. Visitors to the Siemens booth experienced a digital-meets-physical showcase, where a fully simulated palletizing cell is rendered photo-realistically in real time and paired with a live hardware demonstration. “Our work with Robotiq and Universal Robots exemplifies what can happen when you mix together advanced automation and real-time digital twins with the power of industrial AI,” said Stuart McCutcheon, global vice president of sales and customer success for Siemen Digital Industries, in a statement. “Siemens is proud to collaborate with Universal Robots and Robotiq to bring the industrial metaverse to life at CES and demonstrate how manufacturers can truly innovate faster, optimize operations and unlock and new efficiencies.”
Universal Robots USA/Canada
600 Riverpark Drive, North Reading, Ma. 01864; 978/370-2700; www.universal-robots.com
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Autonomous vehicle technology developer and deployer Cyngn announced that G&J Pepsi signed a new purchase order for a multi-vehicle expansion of its DriveMod Tugger program, representing a continuation of G&J Pepsi’s shift toward scaled autonomy across its distribution network. “Customers increasingly view autonomy as a strategic capability rather than a point solution tied to a single use case,” said Lior Tal, CEO of Cyngyn, in a statement. “When organizations commit to additional vehicles before identifying their specific assignments, it signals a high level of confidence in both the technology and the operational return it delivers across different environments.”
National Retail Solutions (NRS) revealed the successful development and deployment of the Altria Tier 4 program across its entire point-of-sale (POS) network. This move embeds Altria’s program directly into the NRS POS and gives independent retailers access to advanced digital trade incentives, the company says. “Independent store owners need every advantage to compete with major chains,” said Elie Y. Katz, president and CEO of NRS, in a statement. “Deploying the Altria Tier 4 program ensures our merchants are not left behind. We have equipped our network with the technology needed to offer the highest level of competitive pricing and loyalty incentives available.”
Continental Tires was re-elected as co-chair of the Tire Industry Project (TIP) until 2029. The tire company will continue to contribute resources and its long-standing expertise. TIP is the global tire industry’s central forum for sustainability issues, it says, and Continental is a founding member. “We are honored to have been re-elected as co-chair. TIP fosters collaboration within the tire industry and beyond with academia and other partners,” said Christian Kötz, head of Continental Tires and member of the executive board of Continental AG, in a statement. “Continental takes its sustainability responsibilities seriously. This includes our active involvement in industry-wide associations. TIP is ideally suited to reinforce Continental’s ambitious sustainability agenda.”
Global product and service solutions provider RS has improved the inefficiency of compressed air systems, it says. RS offers an array of various smart pneumatic automation and control products designed to reduce these inefficiencies. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Plants program recommends that new users limit the deployment of compressed air systems to processes that mandate it and otherwise opt for alternatives, the company notes. Popular selections from RS’ portfolio include IMI Norgren’s VR Series valve manifolds, Festos’ MS Series filter regulator lubricators, Gems Sensors & Controls’ FS-380 and FS380P Series flow switches, as well as SMC’s CP96 pneumatic actuators, it says.
The Ireland-based Noreside Engineering, along with Qimarox, shares that a leading Irish beverage manufacturer installed a Qimarox vertical conveyor in its Irish factory. The Qimarox Prorunner mk5 ensures smooth transport of beverage packaging from the production floor to higher levels, the company says. In this specific project, the solution from Qimarox was selected for an array of reasons, including that it moves packaging of various shapes and sizes, enables continuous high-capacity transport, saves floor space due to its compact design and requires little maintenance while consuming little energy, it adds.