Case Studies

Northstar’s new lip balm line relies on pucks to keep the slender containers upright during the filling and capping process.
Machine Case Study
| April 12, 2013

Automation and in-house digital printing drive this contract manufacturer

First came an automated line for lip balm, which was followed by last year’s installation of a liquid line for lotion and sanitizers. Growth—and Kisstixx—came as a result.
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Package Case Study
| April 12, 2013

Retortable plastic trays for new pet food

Forthglade Foods of Devon, England, has launched a new range of cat and dog food products in new packaging.
Shrink sleeve label delivers shelf impact.
Package Case Study
| April 11, 2013

Shrink sleeve look for popular water

Contract Bottling, located in Sunderland in northeastern England, has developed a new shrink sleeve branding solution for its well-known Perfectly Clear brand of flavoured-water drinks.
Package Case Study
| April 10, 2013

Clarity and boldness mark new Doritos global brand identity

A simplified design with bold graphic elements to appeal to teens and young adults is launched for Doritos chip packaging, with flexibility to adapt to regional preferences.
For Australian Gold, the new Fasson Curvy film label created approximately 40% more labeling area.
Package Case Study
| April 9, 2013

New sun-care bottle label offers 'Curve Appeal'

New enhanced label designed to fit the curved edges of Australian Gold’s Moisture Max 30 sun-care product package leads to a 5% increase in product sales.
New logo for Cornetto ice cream treats.
Package Case Study
| April 8, 2013

Unilever Cornetto gets radical rebranding

The Cornetto, an iconic ice cream product created some 50 years ago and popular throughout Europe, is shaking off its roots as a seasonal, out-of-home treat to sit alongside snacks as something to enjoy at home and share any time of the year.
Package Case Study
| April 5, 2013

First frozen coffee drink kit stands up and stands out in flexible pouch

Frozen coffee blend kit to debut in the grocer’s freezer section in a brightly colored flex-pack featuring graphics that build on Seattle’s Best Coffee’s 40 years of coffee-making experience.
SuperLock container has many convenience features.
Package Case Study
| April 5, 2013

In-mold label has barrier layer

Two new dips in the TexMex range from Santa Maria, the biggest Nordic supplier of spices and tastes of the world, now come in a handy package with a reclosure feature.
Package Case Study
| April 5, 2013

Quirky collages make premium spice brand accessible

‘Fresh Alchemy’ is the guiding concept for whimsical package graphics used for new farm-fresh Indian spice brand that reflects founder’s passion and exuberance.
Package Case Study
| April 5, 2013

'Considered Curation' directs design of herbal martini

Thoughtful selection and nurturing of each element of new ALTAR herbal martini line leads to brand that marries old-time apothecary with California contemporary.
Package Case Study
| April 4, 2013

Wine by the single-serve PET glass served up for summer

Single-serve wine in a stemware-style PET glass is launched, using proprietary technology that keeps the product fresh and the glass clean from handling.
Hills Velcro
Package Case Study
| April 3, 2013

Hill’s Pet Nutrition integrates new closure

Makes bag opening and reclosing easy and maintains package integrity.
1. Glass panel is placed on 1-in. piece of honeycomb, cut slightly larger than the glass.
Package Case Study
| April 2, 2013

Custom edge protection eliminates glass breakage

Home office/entertainment furniture maker eliminates replacement glass breakage during shipping with a custom solution that combines laminated paperboard and honeycomb.
Package Case Study
| April 2, 2013

PCR PET is central to OtterBox redesign

The outer carton boasts a ‘beautiful opaque yellow’ while the inner tray that holds the cell phone protector is made of up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET.
Among the benefits of the versatile valve manifold is that all inputs are carried back to the PLC by a single cable.
OEM Application Note
| April 2, 2013

CANopen-fieldbus and motion-control success

End user productivity went up 30% after a state-of-the-art retort-basket unloading system was designed as a replacement for a largely mechanical predecessor.
Package Case Study
| April 2, 2013

Compostable coffee bags make North American debut

Two North American coffee roasting companies have launched fully compostable coffee bags to support their eco-friendly commitments.

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