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Current Issue - January 2010 |
When you’ve been part of the packaging press for as many years as we have, you get to know some remarkable packaging suppliers.
Judy In November 2009, specialty pet products company Petrol, Inc., Cornelius, NC, introduced a vitamin-enhanced hydrating drink for dogs.
In March 2009, France-based Kenzo Parfums launched a worldwide introduction of its FlowerbyKenzo fragrance (with hints of violet, vanilla, and rose) in svelte, customized glass packaging from SGD.
Belgian brewer believes in PET barrier bottles Belgium-based Martens Brewery is using stretch blow-molded, barrier-coated PET bottles to package beers in three sizes: 0.5-L, 0.66-L, and 1-L.
The secret surprise to the unassuming package is the use of a nontoxic, thermochromic ink from Chromatic Technologies Inc.
Following years of R&D, Naya Water becomes the first bottler of still water to employ a 100% recycled PET container.
Containers for take-out food at restaurants, supermarkets, and other retail stores will help drive sales.
The U.S. Pharmacopeia proposes revisions to ferrules and cap overseal labeling.
CEIA THS21 metal detectors from Heat and Control, Inc. provide accurate inspection of intense product-effect foods, such as deli meats, prepared meals, and fresh spinach and helps end waste from false rejects.
Triangle’s high speed bowl and tray loading system is designed for HMR’s and microwaveable trays, whether the application is to fill the entire container or a targeted section.
The ST-2650 from Axon, a division of Pro Mach applies LDPE stretch sleeve labels to as many as 80 containers per minute (CPM) — a 33 percent increase over the unit it replaces.
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Intellitrack XR (IXR) is a signal processing technology that will be integrated into the entire family of Thermo Scientific APEX metal detectors.
Baldor’s Reliance motors are available with an optional bearing protection ring.
ESS Technologies’ Model V 30P case packer/palletizer cell combines a vertical robotic case packer with an integrated palletizer cell to provide multi-function end-of-line packaging in a very small footprint.
MARQ’s small footprint trayformer comes with a 26 in. inline easy-load hopper which allows easy loading of tray blanks with no overhead lifting.
Advance Lifts’ Cycle Enhancement package for their Production Series lift tables is designed to extend the useful life of the lift in higher cycle applications without the cost of adding a high cycle unit.
A new pallet conveyor line from Wulftec provides heavy-duty 2,500 lb. capacity.
IDEC’s S8 sensors come in a miniature housing (14 x 42 x 25mm) and deliver high-accuracy detection.
BellatRx’s secure chuck capper is an inline capping machine that applies and torques closures onto containers at 100 BPM.
Lantech’s conveyorized straddle machine featuring No-Film-Break (NFB) technology improves load containment, reduces film consumption up to 50%, and increases throughput. See it at Booth C1823.
Weighpack’s high-speed packaging solution for lightweight baked goods includes a 14-head Primo weigher and dual VS horizontal baggers.
MG America’s Axomatic Optima 1400 automatic tube filling machine fills and seals metal, polythene and rolled tubes for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional, food and the general packaging industries.
The IMprints™ CodeMatch machine vision inspection system from Videojet Technologies Inc. provides a solid foundation for building an e-pedigree-compliant packaging line system.
Pilot Pro software Version 1.44 from Squid Ink supports upgraded functions to allow users to create and edit messages on the edit message screen, rather than having to use messages written to a USB stick.
Standard-Knapp's Tritium™ multipacker is a continuous motion multipacker that comes with single, double and three lane configurations.
Wexxar Packaging’s motion-enhanced pin & dome system on WF30 case formers provides reliable, consistent case forming with varied quality and types of corrugated--including recycled.
The Pack 301 horizontal flow wrapper for special product handling from
Bosch Packaging Technology is designed for difficult to wrap applications such as irregularly shaped products, unstable product stacks,
products on edge and multipacks.
A-B-C's dual-head partition inserter has new features that add flexibility and ensure quick changeover.
The Tharo PA1200cw corner wrap label printer/applicator prints and applies a label to 2 adjacent product surfaces--front and side or front and top.
The FL2000 floor level palletizer from Columbia includes on-machine I/O electrical components providing a clean design and fast installation.
TNA’s intelli-scan® inspects and confirms date coding on high speed VFFS packs, and is featured on tna’s robag® vertical form/fill/seal (VFFS) packaging system.
The Model 2010 BASIC mini label printer applicator from FOX IV Technologies, Inc., incorporates the Datamax M-Class Mark II printer.
3M’s 3M-Matic™ adjustable case sealer a80f features an automatic flap folding function that automatically folds upper carton flaps, freeing the operator to complete other tasks.
With changing lifestyles and attitudes, design inspiration lurks in a lot of places, some not so expected, explains Valerie Jacobs, group director and director of trend analysis at LPK Trends, which counsels CPG companies on brand-growth initiatives.
Ah, the food label, the Great Crossroads, the Window into the American Soul, where contemporary issues relating to diet and health are revealed and battled over, a town square where the features the food industry wants to tout and consumers care about are trumpeted or whispered about, with government agencies looking over everyone’s shoulder.
In the last ten years the speed of packaging lines has increased greatly, and packaging systems have moved from primarily mechanical to primarily electrical.
The Sustainability Consortium, launched last August, clarified its mission and strategies, while debunking the misconception that it is working on a “sustainability index” for Walmart, during a 90-minute Webcast, “Inside the Sustainability Consortium,” presented by GreenBiz.com in early December.
In this exclusive interview, The Coca-Cola Company’s director of sustainable packaging, Scott Vitters, explains to GreenerPackage.com how the company plans to create a PET bottle using 100% renewable materials, for a container that meets Coke’s recycling initiatives and stated sustainability goals.
In an exclusive interview, Abbott Nutrition’s director of global packaging technology
discusses how Abbott is implementing more than 40 sustainable packaging initiatives.
Tattoo lotion specialist After Inked® adopts consumer-convenient, easy-open/reclose packaging that enables material source reduction and enhanced graphics,
while shortening lead times and reducing inventory requirements.
Used primarily for dietary supplement multipacks, a new checkweigher helps PA-based contract packer Quality Packaging Specialists meet quality demands with accuracy
and at high line speeds.
The unique environment of the wholesale club store demands that packaging be retail-ready, eye-catching, innovative, and environmentally friendly to secure product sales.
It’s not just the recession that’s causing the current spike in private-label sales. Retailers are growing increasingly sophisticated about positioning own-brand items.
A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy
Yaskawa’s Sigma Trac SGT series of linear motor actuators integrates their linear motor components into a factory engineered and assembled linear actuator.
Balluff’s direct metal-mount or “M-M” RFID system provides track-and-trace capability to any manufacturing, assembly or closed-loop logistics process using a non-contact, ISO 15693 compliant passive data carrier technology.
Banner’s PresencePLUS® P4 IP68-rated sealed OMNI vision sensor features a compact, yet durable nickel-plated aluminum that withstands demanding washdown conditions, dust and debris with an integrated ring light or lens cover.
Lenze-AC Tech has released EtherNet/IP as an optional communication protocol for the SMVector Drive.
Leine & Linde’s stainless-steel measurement fieldbus encoders are designed for use in harsh environments.
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line includes phase monitoring, alternating and pump seal failure relays.
The DataMan 200 from Cognex combines the reading performance and ultra-small size of the DataMan 100 with engineering innovations that improve connectivity, speed and ease of use.
B&R’s DC power supply can be used internationally because of its large supply voltage range of 3 x 380-500 VAC.
In order to provide a low cost and reliable alternative for VersaView™ panels, Beckhoff Automation offers CP6xxx series Control Panels for quick replacement of 12 in. and 15 in. VersaView displays.
Sixteen I/O points in one 12mm-wide module make Wago Corporation’s 16-point I/O ribbon cable modules a compact solution for streamlining control-to-machine wiring.
Aerotech’s Enhanced Throughput Module (ETM) improves positioning performance of high-dynamic motion systems by directly measuring unwanted motion of the machine base and communicating it back to the controller for compensation.
Turck’s Quick Disconnect Technology is incorporated in TechLine Manufacturing’s cable tray system for electrical contractors.
Siko’s SG20 and SG30 wire-actuated encoders provide large measuring range in a compact design for space-constrained applications.
Cold-chain packaging using custom-molded polyurethane foam cushions protects Jubilations’ gourmet cheesecakes over long distances, cuts shipping costs.
Leaky and bloated containers get cut from turf management product roster.
Machine controller keeps track of towel counts, collects stats, and takes pressure off packaging operators.
A third-generation California almond grower puts some pretty sophisticated and highly automated packaging gear in place when management decides to tackle retail.
Northeast grocer delivers products that resonate with its customers by understanding trends and nurturing effective supply chain relationships.
Isbre Norwegian glacier springs water opens additional U.S. markets by multipacking its individual bottles through co-packer ActionPak Inc.
When WestPack 2010 opens in Anaheim, CA, visitors can take advantage of five special show features.
Etched, clear-glass bottles are a staple in the vodka aisle, but other approaches to design are beginning to creep into the category.
Look elsewhere around the store for inspiration. That’s one way for brand marketers to bring a fresh look to their categories.
KapStone Charleston Kraft’s ultra-lightweight .020/58# Kraftpak is a high-performance natural kraft paperboard designed for beverage cartons.
Pivot™ Clear Cups from Berry Plastics are high-quality, cost-effective, single-use clear cups made from a proprietary polypropylene.
Clysar’s Trayloc™ AF Anti-Fog Tray Overwrap is a shrink film for fresh poultry and sausage that runs at low temperatures to eliminate crow’s feet, speed throughput, and conserve energy.
Rexam’s ultralight hinged closure is a one-piece, lightweight flip top dispensing closure that uses 30% less resin per closure than an average closure.
Pregis has added a 3-in. thick size to its PolyPlank® EXT extruded foam plank line, giving fabricators more flexibility in creating custom laminated structures.
The ThermaSet™ line of stock and custom jars from Liquid Container offers sustained hot-fill performance at 205 degrees Fahrenheit, and is suitable for viscous food items such as apple and pasta sauces.
Syl-Off® is a solvent-free silicone release coating system for polyester substrates from Dow Corning.
Bericap has completed its DoubleSeal SuperShorty closure range for PCO 1881 lightweight neck finish with the development of the LinerSeal SuperShorty.
Avery Dennison’s steam valve protects packaged foods against contaminants and more accurately regulates the in-home cooking process for both microwave and oven applications..
ZipboxTM from T.H.E.M. (Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing) combines the best elements of a folding carton with those of a re-sealable pouch, eliminating the need for an inner liner.
The transparent-hologram seal from Schreiner MediPharm provides reliable evidence of tampering and counterfeiting to ensure the safety of packaged pharmaceutical products.
The Serena Collection of flint glass lotion bottles from O.Berk come in 30-ml, 50-ml, and 100-ml, all with 15-mm crimp finishes.
Zip-Pak's ZIP-PAK® SLIDER™ Advantage is a smaller slider solution designed with less material to reduce manufacturing costs and decrease a package's environmental footprint, while meetimg consumer demand for convenient resealable pouches.
SecureOTC from Colbert Packaging is designed to prevent retail pilferage and promote proper usage for over-the-counter medications.
The E-Z ZIP® recloseable pouch from Ampac Flexibles opens easily and cleanly without having to tear off the top of the stand-up pouch, creating a neat and undamaged package for the consumer.
Sun Chemical’s SunPak™ Diamond inks provide folding carton printers with high-definition print resolution, low misting at the highest printing speeds, and fast setting properties that reduce printing waste.
Elopak’s transparent Pure-Twist X cap complies with open-carton airline regulations for milk and juice cartons.
TricorBraun’s DryKeep™ desiccant polymer absorbs moisture into the packaging wall.
The Oven Ease™ ovenable bag from Sealed Air's Cryovac® brand is designed for bone-in or boneless products such as ribs, roasts, whole turkeys, roasters and hams.
Minus Nine's coatings are UV curable and bisphenol A-free.
It’s no secret that food safety is a hot-button issue these days.
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