Case Studies

Blisters & Clamshells

Package Case Study

| March 9, 2010

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Amcor Flexibles Inc. snagged a Gold Award in the Packaging Excellence category with a consumer-friendly four-pack of cheeses sold by Emmi, the largest Swiss milk processor and one of Europe’s leading dairy innovators.

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Package Case Study

| January 27, 2010

Switch to recyclable poultry packs provides industry roadmap

With help from Global Green, the largest U.S. poultry plant sees reductions in cost and environmental impact after a full conversion to recyclable transfer packaging.

Machine Case Study

| January 19, 2010

Blister machine expands capacity for contract pharmaceutical packaging

Compass Pharma Services installs a new high-speed blister-packaging machine.

HANDY PACKAGING. An operator places prepared salads in rPET containers two-up at the infeed (above) of the Hera MAP system, also

Machine Case Study

| June 5, 2009

MAP expands German foodservice provider's map

Bauer Funken’s two modified atmosphere packaging systems pack salads, sandwiches, and other foods for the German market.

Package Case Study

| April 30, 2009

Danimals debuts 'crush cup'

Kids' collapsible yogurt cups offer spoonless, on-the-go snacking.

Machine Case Study

| March 1, 2009

Wipe-on labeling system for clamshell packaging

Fresh produce marketer installs label applicator that improves placement accuracies and reduces labor costs.

Package Case Study

| February 2, 2009

Wallet pack honored in Europe

"Triguilar” wallet pack for contraceptive a Euro packaging awards finalist.

Package Case Study

| October 4, 2008

Tolmar transitions to thermoforms

Foil pouches were more costly and didn’t allow health professionals to see what’s inside the package. A clear, thermoformed tray answers the call.

Package Case Study

| October 4, 2008

Muse puts the fun into functional wine packaging

Solomon Wine Co. releases a display-ready case of carrier-packed wines topped with an easy-to-reuse ‘cork.’

Machine Case Study

| August 31, 2008

A deep dive into case - ready seafood

Fresher Than Fresh uses MAP trays to create case-ready seafood.

Machine Case Study

| August 31, 2008

On-line printing brings efficiency to Allpack

A new blister-pack line at pharmaceutical contract packaging firm Allpack in Basel, Switzerland, is notable for its use of on-line UV-cured flexo printing of foil lidstock.

Package Case Study

| May 12, 2008

Snack brand gets turned on its side

New Lay’s Cracker Crisps and Cheetos Cracker Trax baked snack crackers are taking the traditional Frito-Lay snack experience and turning it on its side—literally.

Package Case Study

| March 4, 2008

More consumer-convenient, eco-friendly rotisserie chicken packaging

The Hot N Handy (HNH) Rotisserie Pouch has garnered an FPA Gold Award in the Environmental and Sustainability Achievement category for Robbie Manufacturing, Inc..

Package Case Study

| February 15, 2008

Bee-themed pack creates a buzz

Lornamead’s LypSyl lip care products are enticing and functional.

Machine Case Study

| November 7, 2007

TerraCycle: Packaging with a repurpose

TerraCycle, the company built on worm poop, gives used containers new life as plant-food packaging.

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