Clamshell

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| November 30, 2012

Clamshell shines in eyetracking study

In research recently conducted through Clemson University’s CUShop™ to evaluate how different styles of packaging influence a customer’s point-of-sale behavior, statistical evidence showed a strong purchase preference for clear plastic clamshells over printed paperboard boxes.

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Video | October 30, 2012

Thermoformed clamshell beckons to consumers

A new concept from HLP Klearfold offers not only tamper resistance but also ease of opening for consumers.

Package Case Study

| October 18, 2012

Mushrooms launch in water-resistant, compostable pack

Champ’s Mushrooms becomes one of the first produce companies to use new, more water-resistant packaging made from renewable compostable palm pulp-based material.

The unique patented ‘trapped clamshell’.

Package Case Study

| January 4, 2012

AT&T is sweet on sugarcane-based thermoform

Renewable-resource film to be used in the thermoformed part of the clamshell package in which AT&T merchandises more than 300 SKUs of its wireless accessories products.

Video | December 9, 2011

OFF THE SHELF: Innovative approaches to packaging tomatoes

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at some unusual and clever takes on tomato packaging that come from Mastronardi Produce of Canada.

Package Case Study

| August 8, 2011

Arthrex enjoys multiple benefits from Wire Coil Clamshell package

Labor savings, material savings, and environmental gains award Arthrex for its thermoformed medical device package.

Package Case Study

| June 15, 2011

Wire coil clamshell package wins DuPont award

Thermoformed medical device package for Arthrex’s surgical wire wins Innovation Award for Perfecseal.

Video | January 3, 2011

Clamshell labeling demo video

Video from Quadrel shows machine applying wraparound labels to the bottom, front, and tops of thermoformed plastic clamshell containers for bakery and other applications.