Case Studies

The new laminated structure runs smoothly on the hf/f/s machines used at the Mars plant.
Package Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Foil-free pouch scores sustainable packaging points

Mars Africa finds a better way to package its line of instant dry soup mixes by replacing foil in its laminated structure with a coextruded barrier polymer.
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Shipped in stacks to maximize full trailer loads, the fanfold corrugated automatically unfolds as it feeds through the case forming machine.
Machine Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Alleviating case material inventory pressures

Automated fanfold shipping case former saves furniture manufacturer time, labor, money, and storage space.
The final package comprises two layers of material sealed tightly together around the product, suspending it and protecting it during shipping.
Machine Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Custom-sized envelopes cradle gemstones

Automated packaging systems at Jewelry Television’s fulfillment center create easy-open, custom-size envelopes for each order that securely contain a range of jewelry products.
Currently, the system at the Geismar facility is comfortably filling approximately 80 drums per hour per filling machine.
Machine Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Bulk liquid storage specialist expands customer services

Drum filling upgrade and turnkey system automation helps cut handling and transportation costs.
Heineken’s 4-L PET keg is catching on with consumers.
Package Case Study
| May 1, 2013

PET keg from Heineken brings 4 L to the consumer’s fridge

Consisting of seven parts in addition to the injection stretch blow molded PET container, this innovative plastic keg has a 30-day shelf life once it’s been tapped.
Package Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Energy drink takes flight in slim, aluminium can

New Fuga beverage—a mix of energy and herbal ingredients—launches in a slim, 12-oz aluminium can that provides consumer appeal and recyclability.
Package Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Miller Time reinvented with sleek, easy-grip bottle

MillerCoors uses package design as a tool to influence the beer category, launching a sleek, contoured bottle for its Miller Lite brand that reinvents the drinking experience.
By offering colorant varieties in many small tubes and paint in just two varieties, Coldec is able to present 52 colors to consumers in a very small amount of space.
Package Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Pouch drives new approach to merchandising paint

Dutch consumers see a whole new approach to packaging of house paint, as stand-up pouch plus colorant tube concept maximizes color varieties available in a small foot print.
Bonfire Brewing uses a single-station, cam-driven, air-actuated seaming machine made by the same OEM that made the upstream filling system.
Machine Case Study
| May 1, 2013

Digitally printed shrink labels open possibilities at craft brewer

Bonfire Brewing Co. buys bright stock cans and self-decorates them with shrink sleeve labels. Thanks to digital printing, ‘we can change graphics at the drop of a hat.’
Package Case Study
| April 25, 2013

PLA capsules adorn wine bottles

Trinity Oaks begins using compostable wine bottle capsules made from renewable materials.
New DWI steel can is lightweighted by 15% and takes advantage of nitrogen dosing.
Package Case Study
| April 25, 2013

Bonduelle launches next-gen food can

After ten years in development, the leading European food processor Bonduelle has launched a new steel food can that delivers enhanced consumer appeal together with significant environmental benefits.
Mederma
Package Case Study
| April 22, 2013

Redesigned skin care package overcomes daunting hurdles

By working with its branding partner, Merz Pharmaceuticals now enjoys considerable shelf appeal, despite several retail challenges.
Package Case Study
| April 19, 2013

Commodity ingredient packs now provide home-cooking inspiration

Appetizing imagery of finished recipes using dry grain and bean ingredients from Great Scot adorn new packages for the products, to inspire at-home cooks.
Package Case Study
| April 19, 2013

Snack-cake carton graphics are contemporized

New packaging graphics for Mrs. Freshley’s brand of snack cakes and pastries provide a fresh and contemporary look; contest celebrates new packaging launch.
Package Case Study
| April 17, 2013

Organic wines in stand-up pouch are 'uncorked'

A line of three fruit-inspired wine varieties are launched in an eco-friendly stand-up pouch by organic winemaker Gilles Louvet.
Controls Case Study
| April 15, 2013

Converter adds business management software

Rice Packaging Solutions, a converter serving the food and beverage industry, has selected a business management software solution built specifically for packaging operations.

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