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Package Design

Rigid Containers

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News
| August 17, 2012

Identifying trends leading to rigid packaging growth forecast

Freedonia predicts world demand for rigid packaging will increase 6.4% annually to $472 billion in 2016.
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Materials Product Brief
| August 16, 2012

Ergonomic aerosol sprayer

With MeadWestvaco’s Ergosol off-the-shelf ergonomic trigger-actuated aerosol sprayer for home and garden products, brand owners can differentiate their products from among more traditional push-button aerosol sprayers.
Package Case Study
| August 15, 2012

Clorox concentrates bleach for smaller bottle

Slimmer, smaller bleach bottle introduced for Clorox that holds concentrated product that reduces the amount of plastic and water used by the brand.
Materials Product Brief
| August 12, 2012

Unbreakable transparent eye dropper

Neopac’s new, patented dropper tube for eye applications is easy to handle and provides optimal protection for sensitive liquids, including barrier protection from oxygen.
Materials Product Brief
| August 9, 2012

PET beverage carafe creates differentiation for premium products

Designed for ambient or cold-filled drinks such as juices, teas, lemonades, fruit punches, and other beverages typically found in the refrigerated section, Graham Packaging’s new stock 59-oz. polyethylene terephthalate (PET) carafe is designed to help brand owners create a differentiated shelf-presence for a wide variety of premium beverages.
Package Case Study
| August 8, 2012

Resealable latex lid allows for savoring of whisky shots

Scottish Spirits Single Grain Scotch Whiskey in a 12-oz can now comes with a resealable, reusable latex cap that allows for product consumption over time.
Package Case Study
| August 8, 2012

Custom container brings IHOP experience home

Launch of IHOP at Home syrups requires custom-molded container that presents significant manufacturing challenges in order to replicate the restaurant experience.
AFTER: Squared-up bottle with offset neck is easier to pour and easier to store in the fridge door.
Package Case Study
| August 6, 2012

The new 'pour-tastic,' 'store-mazing' square bottle from SunnyD

New easier-to-pour, easier-to-store, more supply chain-efficient bottle for SunnyD gallon positions packaging as a value-added asset for both the consumer and brand owner.
Xcel Milk is packaged in an injection/stretch blow-molded bottle made from rPET.
Package Case Study
| July 26, 2012

Milk-based drink for post-exercise recovery flexes rPET muscles

High-quality post-exercise recovery drink launches in the U.K. in a unique, sporty 500-mL bottle made from rPET.
Materials Product Brief
| July 16, 2012

Direct-fill deli platter

Clear Lam’s innovative direct-fill, high-barrier deli platter reduces processing steps by eliminating the need to prepackage individual food components in bags, loading food items directly into the cavities of the deli platter.
Materials Product Brief
| July 13, 2012

Specialty beverage cans

Rexam has added two specialty cans to its line: a 12-oz. SLEEK can and a 16-oz. size can.
Materials Product Brief
| July 13, 2012

PET preform, closure

SIPA and Sacmi have combined their skills to create S.U.P.E.R., a preform neck finish combined with lightweighted caps that solves several problems associated with the combination of PET preforms and closures that provides advantages for processors and end-users alike.
Package Case Study
| July 11, 2012

Cans depict whimsical world of Beanblossom

Oliver Winery adds a 250-mL aluminum can to its Hard Cider brand, known for its humorous and lively artwork, brightly illustrating fictional tales of Americana.
Column/Opinion
| July 4, 2012

Commentary on MillerCoors punch-top can

MillerCoors still is in the roll-out of its punch-top can campaign, the success of which will be determined by whether consumers are willing to roll with the punches.
Vemma Verve
Package Case Study
| July 3, 2012

Vemma rebrands with cylindrical HDPE containers

Containers for Verve! Low Carb Shot feature full-body sleeve and continuous-thread closure.

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