Current issue: February 2012

Current issue: February 2012

Column/Opinion
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The polar bear debate

Like many others, I was confused when Coca-Cola launched its flagship Coke product in a primarily white and silver polar bear can. To me, the beverage I call “Coke” comes in a can that is red.
Squeeze bottle includes barrier layer.
Package Case Study
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PP squeeze bottle for dessert topping

FilliersGraanstrokerij n. v. from Belgium has selected a plastic barrier bottle for a luxury dessert topping.
GASX photo
News
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Broken products prompt voluntary Novartis recall

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. issues nationwide recall of certain OTC products due to potential presence of foreign tablets or chipped or broken tablets or gelcaps.
Sativex spray pump
Package Case Study
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GW Pharmaceuticals selects spray device for MS treatment

Spray pump used for first cannabis-based prescription medicine launched in Germany in the field of spasticity in multiple sclerosis management.
Par_Way Tryson_Vegalene
Package Case Study
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Coil-to-can yields high-impact graphics

Par-Way Tryson of St. Clair, MO, has launched a line of Vegalene Seasoning Sprays in an attractive two-part steel aerosol container.
Vismed
Package Case Study
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Swiss company selects multidose dispenser for eye care product

TRB Chemedica is first to use preservative-free Opthalmic Squeeze Dispenser for dry eye treatment.
Pearlescent toned HDPE bottles represent a complete redesign.
Package Case Study
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L'Oreal shampoo line gets a whole new look

L'Oreal's Pureology brand professional products (shampoos, conditioners, masques and treatments) have been literally flipped over on-shelf in sophisticated pearlescent toned, multi-tasking bottles designed to reflect their 100% vegan formulation and sustainable packaging.
Aseptic packs have FSC label.
Package Case Study
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Aseptic packs with FSC label

For the first time in the USA, beverages are being filled in aseptic carton packs displaying the FSC® label of the Forest Stewardship Council.
Machine Product Brief
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Horizontal long dwell flow wrapper useful for MAP

Bosch Packaging Technology’s Pack 301 LD (Long Dwell) revolving sealing system produces air-tight end seals, detects product between cross-sealing jaws to minimize cleaning time and reduce downtime, and provides simplified cleaning and maintenance.
Machine Product Brief
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Bin vibrators improve flow of materials in bins, hoppers, chutes

Designed to improve the flow of hard-to-handle materials, Eriez’ line of Hi-Vi Electromagnetic bin vibrators, with their totally enclosed patented magnetic drive, can be used for applications ranging from the tiniest hopper to huge bunkers with reinforced heavy steel plate and liners.
Machine Product Brief
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Sanitary bulk bag discharger for food, pharmaceuticals

National Bulk Equipment’s (NBE) bulk bag unloader systems, designed and built specifically for food and pharmaceutical processing and packaging operations, help ensure compliance with domestic and international sanitary standards, including 3-A, USDA, FDA, and BISSC.
Machine Product Brief
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Vertical bagging system

The V60 vertical form/fill/seal machine from M-TEK allows a broad range of bag styles and film types to be used.
Machine Product Brief
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Automated upstacker

Shuttleworth’s Automated Upstacker is designed to stack products vertically in preparation for case packing, shrink or stretch wrapping and cartoning applications.
Machine Product Brief
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Slat lane dividers provide speeds up to 100 m/min

Supplied as standalone machines as well as acting as modular end-of-line equipment, Cermex’s new slat lane dividers divert, distribute, sort, balance or collate packaging prior to case packing/shrink-wrapping or palletizing.
Machine Product Brief
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HEPA filtration for rinser

Fogg Filler is offering HEPA filtration on Fogg Rinsers to provide an even higher level of sanitation to extend product shelf life.
Machine Product Brief
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Case packer for chemical products

A-B-C’s Model 800 case packer maintains optimum product integrity during packing and shipping of shrink wrapped multi-packs of chemical products whether in plastic bottles or aerosol cans.
Machine Product Brief
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Bulk bag fill/weigh system

Material Transfer’s Material Master Powerfill Bulk Bag Filler with Scale System is a high-output filling system using the Easy-Load rotary bag hanger system.
Machine Product Brief
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Weigh module converts machines into scales

The Pinmount PDX from Mettler Toledo, an enhanced version of the Pinmount weigh module, features the entirely digital POWERCELL PDX, which allows true predictive diagnostics of each individual load cell to prevent down-time or inaccuracies.

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