Case Studies

Caribou Amy
Package Case Study
| October 10, 2012

Packaging helps Caribou Coffee support CancerCare

A limited-edition package for Amy’s Blend Collection includes a peel-back label that commemorates the company’s original roastmaster.
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Package Case Study
| October 10, 2012

Safeway has occasion-based wine category all wrapped up

A new line of wines targeted at specific buying occasions stand out on Safeway’s store shelves, with their ‘exquisitely designed’ full-body paper wraps.
Package Case Study
| October 10, 2012

Sprout's new spout supports self-feeding of 'older infants'

Moms appreciate new choke-free, twist-off cap for baby and toddler food pouches that makes it safe and convenient for older infants to feed themselves.
L'Oreal Rexam
Package Case Study
| October 9, 2012

L’Oreal Paris compact launches in U.S.

ABS screw cap embossed with L’Oreal Paris logo, integral liner, and crystalline, glass-like PETG jar deliver stunning appearance for make-up compact.
Extended refrigerated shelf life through microwave pasteurization.
Package Case Study
| October 8, 2012

Microwave pasteurization hits Japan

Fujicco Co., Ltd., a leading food producer in Japan, has launched a line of refrigerated ready meals with extended shelf life thanks to microwave pasteurization technology.
Romaco Almac
Machine Case Study
| October 4, 2012

Blister packaging line helps Almac expand contract services in the U.K.

Almac will be able to meet growing demand for larger blister sizes and multiunit blister formats and increase packaging services for pharmaceutical and biotech markets.
At the heart of the integrated prime/print/finish line is the HP Indigo WS6000 digital press.
Machine Case Study
| October 4, 2012

Digital printing with a whole new level of in-line integration

By yoking together the priming, printing, and finishing stations of its digital printing operation in one integrated line, ILS gains significant manufacturing efficiencies.
Thermal transfer overprinting delivers high-speed, high-quality coding to the foil coffee pouches.
Machine Case Study
| October 4, 2012

Evolution of coffee pouch and case coding

Latest-generation thermal transfer printers and case corner label printers/applicators enhance product identification efficiencies.
High precision and highly repeatable movements required by this shrink wrapper are delivered by servo drives.
OEM Application Note
| October 4, 2012

Servo control improves flexibility of shrink wrapper

One of Italy’s leading manufacturers of packaging machinery, MIMI Srl, has incorporated high-accuracy servo drives from Control Technologies for its latest MITO shrink wrapper.
Operators use a large vacuum want to evacuate product from the bulk sacks.
Machine Case Study
| October 4, 2012

Filling powdered soap 'by ear'

ABVI installs vacuum conveyor and auger 
filler to fulfill government contract 
for bio-based soaps.
Package Case Study
| October 4, 2012

Güd brings ‘eco-fun’ to natural personal care category

A new brand from Burt’s Bees puts the focus on fragrance and targets a younger female consumer through bright, contemporary graphics and fun product personalities.
The square pouch format provides excellent point-of-sale display properties for the product.
Package Case Study
| October 4, 2012

Walkers Shortbread stays fresh in resealable pouch

The use of a peel-and-reclose packaging system for Walkers Shortbread cookies 
creates convenience for today’s on-the-go consumer and extends product’s shelf life.
GSUSA package front
Package Case Study
| October 3, 2012

Girl Scout Cookie package receives first facelift in 13 years

New package graphics showcase five financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills taught by the $790 million girl-led business.
Package Case Study
| October 1, 2012

Henry Schein Animal Health opts for wool packaging

Scotland-based animal health distributor chooses wool for temperature-sensitive vaccines that deliver cold chain logistics benefits.
Package Case Study
| September 24, 2012

Compostable peanut packs debut at Mariners ballgame

Ten thousand Mariners fans receive peanuts in a new pack made from a six-layer flexible film that is said to be 100% compostable.
Package Case Study
| September 24, 2012

Female-targeted energy drink a stunner in slim can

Goddess Energy, Inc. improves the formula for its Flirt Energy Drink, and rolls out the beverage in sleek aluminum can that offers functionality, sustainability.

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