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Drink packaging solutions have to look at sustainability, efficiency, and reduction of costs as well as the beverage packaging impact on brand popularity. Drink packaging materials and equipment are constantly improving to meet the ever changing needs of the beverage industry.  Packaging World Magazine has the latest news and most up-to-date articles describing technology advances in drink packaging materials and equipment and the suppliers who can provide them.
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Pick and place packer for gentle product handling

05/14/09    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  In this video from A-B-C Packaging watch this case packer provide smooth and gentle product handling for glass or plastic, cans or cartons.

Custom pneumatic valves aid green production

03/16/09    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  Read case study detailing how new environmentally friendly beverage pouching machine uses custom-made Rexroth pneumatic valves.

Robots automatically show rapid return on investment

02/19/09    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  Establishing the need for robotic systems in packaging lines is only the first step towards maximizing efficiency. First, the investment must be cost justified, then the system itself must be modeled to make the most of its capabilities, as Frank-Peter Kirgis of ABB Robotics explains.

New inkjet technology: Principles of operation

04/18/08    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  An animation of Hitachi inkjet printers illustrates the method employed for precise ink application.

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Bone health in a juice bottle

11/08

Content Type Image In July 2008, Cincinnati-based Elations Co., began national rollout of its line of juice-based dietary supplement drinks in 8-oz Heat-Tek® PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).

Energy drinks hit high gear in shrink-sleeved multipacks

10/08

Content Type Image A drink for female off-roading enthusiasts is ‘pretty in pink,’ and in silver, and in black.

CSPI: ‘Alcospeed’ beverages unsafe in any package

06/08

Content Type Image The Center for Science in the Public Interest targets alcoholic energy drinks and their packaging.

Bottle’s sidewall made of film

06/08

Content Type Image A 300-mL bottle made largely of flexible film has a carbon footprint 50% less than the PET bottle it replaces for Belgium's WCUP.

Resealable can energizes Burn

05/08

Content Type Image There’s a new option in resealability for beverage containers.

AriZona specifies LN2 dosers for all new can and bottle lines

04/08

Content Type Image Liquid nitrogen injection preserves beverage flavor, extends product shelf life, and creates internal pressure to combat container damage.

Can graphics pay tribute to street art

03/08

Content Type Image  AriZona Beverages rolls out All City NRG energy drinks in artfully decorated cans.

Will buzz about energy drinks impede growth?

01/28/08

Content Type Image  Recent criticism over high caffeine and taurine content in energy drinks and possible links to high blood pressure and heart diseases could lead to a slowdown in the U.S. energy drinks market. 

Calorie-burning beverage rolls out in can 4-packs

08/07

Content Type Image  Multipacked cans of Celsius are part of a strategically staged introduction.

Your brand’s future may depend on connecting with Gen Y

08/07

Content Type Image They’re 16 to 24 years old. They’re brash, mature in life experience, and difficult to shock. Collectively, this coming-of-age group within Generation Y is millions of consumers strong, and if your brand doesn’t speak their language, it may fall behind with this group as its spending power grows.

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SipTop drink pouches filled with efficiency at a reduced price    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  SipTop's drink filled pouches were becoming increasingly popular in North America and abroad and a much greater production speed was required to meet market demand. Speed was not the only requirement, efficiency and cost reduction were also vital. A new robotic solution was installed by Langen at SipTop’s Canadian production facility. See a video of the line in action.

3125 wipe-on label applicator    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  The Label-Aire Model 3125 Wipe-On Label Applicator delivers on its promise of speed, accuracy, and ease of use. That translates into lower operating costs and increased productivity for your business.

Le Nature: Blow molding preforms into PET bottles

Content Type Image At this bottler of flavored or enhanced waters, sports drinks, fitness waters, teas, juices, and other New Age beverages, preforms drop down a chute and into the blow-molding machines from Krones.

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