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Frito Lay Canada is first with 100% compostable SunChips bag
Marketed as “The new sound of green,” the SunChips 100% compostable flexible snack bag will begin appearing on Canadian retail shelves in March.
Heinz lets consumers choose to dip or squeeze
New condiment package first innovation in food service packaging in 42 years for this major brand owner.
Pharmaceutical package design: A ‘sea of sameness’?
As more pharmaceutical products switch from prescription-only to over-the-counter, there’s a greater need for packaging to add shelf appeal and communicate healthcare information once conveyed by physicians or pharmacists, reports Phillip Federspiel (shown in photo), CEO at design firm Group 4.
Pharmapack announces 2010 award winners
Healthcare Packaging Publisher Jim Chrzan reports live from Paris, France, where the Pharmapack Awards 2010 were presented today for innovations in safety and compliance, in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and veterinary packaging.

Suppliers In The News

MASSMAN Automation Designs aquires Talon Manufacturing, Inc.
Haiti relief: Text "HAITI" to 90999 for Red Cross donation
PAC Machinery Group appoints VP of sales & marketing
New VP of Sales & Marketing for OYSTAR Jones

new products

Easy-open vacuum packages
Sealed Air’s Cryovac® Grip & Tear™ vacuum packages combine the shrink and leak-resistant properties of the Cryovac® FC805 broiler bag with an easy open feature.
Conveyor platforms
The X45 and X45e conveyor platforms from FlexLink are a compact and efficient solution for handling small products.
Patented blister flange
The EcoLock System from Transparent Container Corporation uses a patented blister cavity flange that eliminates the cross-contamination of paper to plastic.
End-of-line unitization palletizer
The SCHURPAC end-of-line pallet unitization system, a collaboration of Schur International and ARPAC, handles cases, trays and more, and can unitize loads that are column stacked or cross stacked.
Shrink wrapper
The DAIRY24 shrink wrapper from Polypack provides a packaging solution for gable top cartons.

Nine Things to Consider When Selecting a New Cartoner
Evaluating automated vs. manual case taping
White paper: Justifying Hi-Speed pouching
White Paper: The marriage between machine and paperboard material
Liz Claiborne improves efficiency with automatic tapers

Loveshaw’s LS-600 Labeler Offers Functionality At a Great Cost
Pouching machine accommodates almost any pouch size
Cartoner offers versatility, efficiency
Six packaging automation trends to watch in 2010
Tabletop bagging machines demonstrate flexibility in healthcare packaging

White Papers

Liz Claiborne improves efficiency with automatic tapers
Top 10 CPG Sustainability Trends for 2010
Nine Things to Consider When Selecting a New Cartoner
White paper: Justifying Hi-Speed pouching
White Paper: The marriage between machine and paperboard material
Plateless PrePrint
Case Study: Switching from bottom gusset to a side gusset saved $7.8 million!
What is RFID and how will it impact MY business?
Five steps to choosing the right cartoner for your application

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Upcoming Events

Packaging Automation Forum 2010

Coming to the InterContinental Chicago O'Hare on May 4, plan to attend this conference on how to increase productivity, flexibility, and performance using state-of-the-art packaging controls and information technology. Speakers from General Mills, Perrigo, Pepsico, L'Oreal, and more.

Healthcare Packaging Conference & Workshops

Coming to Princeton, NJ on May 27, plan to attend this educational conference for packagers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, and nutraceuticals. New format offers more targeted learning and networking opportunities.

other upcoming events

WestPack Feb 9-11, 2010
Interphex Apr 20-22, 2010

more events >

Videos

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Scotch® Box Sealing Tape — GET quality, performance, and sustainability
Semi-Automatic vertical bagging machines offer cost savings
Demonstrating in-line dry-filling of rigid containers up to 120/min
Form-pack-seal system answers the need for faster changeover and lower cost
NEW Constant Motion VFFS
Seal almost any tray at up to 200/minute

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