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Feature Article

| September 29, 2010

ConAgra Foods 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report celebrates successes, looks toward future goals

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Package Case Study

| September 15, 2010

Extended-text label spices up sales of seasoning blends

A new peel-back, three-panel label for a line of Club House brand One Step Seasoning Blends from McCormick Canada, Inc. has uncovered more than additional label space.

Materials Product Brief

| September 14, 2010

Specialty color effects

DayGlo Color’s unique specialty color effects include FDA-compliant pigments and FDA-approved polymeric colorants for direct food contact, dual-tone pearlescent pigments, and UV-reactive invisible inks. See them at PACK EXPO Booth #6545.

Feature Article

| September 13, 2010

Perspectives on RFID in pharmaceuticals

RFID is a tool that can benefit pharmaceutical manufacturers from clinical trials through to the commercial supply chain.

COST REDUCTION. By using flexible-film bags, Clorox reduced packaging material weight by 80% and achieved other cost efficiencie

Feature Article

| September 9, 2010

Best of both worlds: Balancing sustainability with production savings

Our quarterly survey uncovers a trend: The right structure and graphics are important for package innovation, but ‘green’ materials and cost-consciousness are driving the equation.

Feature Article

| September 9, 2010

Flexible packaging sales revenue forecast to rise 3.4% this year

The Flexible Packaging Assn. predicts U.S. sales revenue to reach $27.3 billion this year. Also, raw materials pricing supplants the economy as the primary concern of survey respondents.

Package Case Study

| September 8, 2010

High shelf impact for probiotic drinks

GoodBelly Splash, a new line of single-serve fruit-based, probiotic beverages from Next Foods, Boulder, CO, is being packaged in 10-oz HDPE bottles rendered highly shelf-attractive by eight-color flexo-printed, 360-deg shrink-sleeve labels from Printpack.

Materials Product Brief

| September 7, 2010

Software corrects shrink sleeve artwork

Quadraxis’ Sleeve3D Software corrects artwork distortions on shrink and stretch sleeves using the graphic edition software Pigmentz, a 3D Model texturizing software, and an anamorphous calculation offer for the sleeve.

Materials Product Brief

| August 10, 2010

Shrink sleeve doubles label space

The XT720 shrink-sleeve from C-P Flexible Packaging provides 100% more printable area by creating a peel-away outer label, expanding available space from the traditional 360° to a complete 720°.

SIDE SEALING. Replacing traditional hot-wire sealers is a proprietary low-heat sealing system that virtually eliminates resin bu

Feature Article

| August 8, 2010

Shrink-wrapped packs serve floor sample converter

Sierra Group increases line speed 400%, reduces material costs 40%, and eliminates 1 million corrugated cases with transition to shrink packaging for its flooring samples.

Package Case Study

| August 6, 2010

Shrink-sleeve label helps launch ZUN energy drink

PETG label curves to the proprietary rocket-shaped PET bottle, which launched in the Denver area.

Feature Article

| July 2, 2010

Employing packaging to energize nutraceuticals

As functional foods, beverages, and nutritional supplements continue to blend into new categories, companies use packaging to help market innovative new products.

News

| July 1, 2010

Dole opts for all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags

Dole Fresh Fruit, a subsidiary of Dole Food Co., Inc., headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, now is using all-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags to ship some of its fruit and vegetable products within North America.

Materials Product Brief

| June 24, 2010

Spray frost for plastic and glass

Eco-FrostTM Spray Frost for plastic and glass from Technigraph Corporation, a division of Alpha Packaging, is environmentally friendly--it contains no VOCs or solvents.

News

| June 7, 2010

2010 NACD awards honor innovation

Twenty-three packages representing a range of industries are lauded by the National Association of Container Distributors.

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APACKS

Todd Cannon,
President

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Turn-Key Filling Lines, Liquid Filling Machines, Capping Machines, Conveyors, Labelers,
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We listen to your unique challenges and provide the best custom fillers, cappers, conveyors, and labelers that will increase automation, speed up production, improve accuracy, and reduce downtime while maintaining complete flexibility. Learn about our risk free guarantee.

Complete Filling Solutions
Automatic Piston Filler
Automatic Spindle Capping Machine
Bottling Conveyors
Axon

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Shrink & Stretch Sleeve Application Systems
Diagraph, An ITW Company

Barry Dauber,
Vice President & General Manager

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Case coding and all-electric labeling equipment.
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View our complete line of world-class industrial inkjet coders, laser coders, and automated labeling printers for your product identification needs.

All-Electric Printer Applicators
Continuous InkJet
Laser Coders
Large Character InkJet printing systems
EPI Labelers

John O'Donnell,
Sales

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Flex-Pac Labeler
Print & Apply Case Labeler
M-Series Labeler
Top & Bottom Labeler
FoxJet, An ITW Company

Barry Dauber,
Vice President & General Manager

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High resolution case coding and labeling equipment.
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View our complete line of RELIABLE product identification solutions, designed with an innovative spirit, proven technology and a high regard for customer satisfaction. Local sales and service through our network of distributor partners. Ask about our 3 year warranty!

High Resolution InkJet Systems
All-Electric Printer Applicators
Continuos InkJet Equipment
Thermal InkJet systems
H.B. Fuller

Stephen Ringsdore,
V.P. - Converting, Hygiene, Adalis & Packaging

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Game-changing industrial adhesive solutions for today’s toughest packaging challenges.
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Visit hbfuller.com to learn about our extraordinary adhesive solutions for case-and carton sealing, flexible packaging, container labeling and retail-ready and specialty packaging. Find out how we partner with customers to bring their most ambitious packaging visions to life

Advantra
Liquamelt
Flextra
Iconotech

Linda Bertelsen,
Marketing Director

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Printers and handling systems for Generic RSC cases, die cuts and kraft bags.
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Learn how Iconotech's 20 year focus on printing systems for in-house, generic printing of corrugated cases, die cuts, and multi-wall, kraft bags has simplified end-of-line operations and saved users hundreds of thousands of dollars per year thanks to several key features.

Hand Feed Printer for Generic RSC Cases and kraft Bags
Shuttle Feed Printer for Generic RSC Cases
Complete System for Printing Generic RSC Cases and Kraft Bags
Continuous Feed Printer for Generic RSC Cases and Kraft Bags
ID Technology

Alan Shipman,
Vice President & General Manager

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Label Printer Applicators, Label Applicators, Inkjet Printers, Laser Coders, Overprinters
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ID Technology has your labeling, coding and marking solution for primary product labeling, secondary identification, coupon labeling, case marking, bar coding, pallet labeling, date, lot or batch coding, and more.

Label Printer Applicator
CIJ Inkjet Printer
Laser Coder
Thermal Transfer Overprinter
Inkjet, Inc.

Bryan Sneed,
Chief Executive Officer

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CIJ Fluids, D.O.D. Fluids, printing equipment, replacement parts, technical service
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View information on our ISO 9001 certified research and development lab, replacement CIJ and DOD fluids, HP technology hardware, same-day shipping guarantee, and OEM trained service technicians. We are able to provide a customized solution to any industrial printing need.

Custom and OEM Replacement Fluids for all Major OEM Printers
ISO 9001 Research and Development Lab
24 Hour Service Hotline
Master Distributor of ANSER HP Technology Product Line
Label-Aire

Steve Winders,
VP of Sales

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Label-Aire is the worldwide leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labeling machinery.
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For nearly 50 years, our has always been on providing customers with the most inventive, intelligent, & reliable pressure-sensitive labeling equipment & solutions. The result? Tons of satisfied customers with lower operating costs & higher productivity than our competitors.

Air-Blow Primary Label Applicator (3111-NV)
Inline Wrap Labeling System (IL5100)
Inline Front/Back Labeling System (IL6200)
Print-and-Apply Label Applicator (3138-NV)
LANGGUTH AMERICA Ltd

David O'Keefe,
Sales Manager

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Hot Melt Labeler, Cold Glue Labeler, Pressure Senstive Labeler, Pail Labeler, Denester
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At 30 pails per minute or 1000 cans per minute LANGGUTH’s 80 years of labeler and product handling experience ensure efficiency. Cut paper labels, boolklet labels, no label look film clear labels, OPP labels, and shrink labels all run on LANGGUTH's labeler portfolio.

Cold Glue Labeler with Clean Design for Routine Sanitation
Rotary Hot Melt Labeler
Pressure Sensitive Labeler
Adjustable Pail Denester
Markem-Imaje

Jacques DESROCHES,
General Manager

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Laser technology: increasingly popular for marking and coding
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Designed for high-speed marking on large coding zones and in difficult production conditions, laser technology is increasingly capable of addressing manufacturers’ requirements. It enhances the OEE (Operating Equipment Efficiency) of production lines.
Matthews Marking Systems

Liz Churchill,
V.P., Sales & Marketing

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Inkjet printing, laser coding, thermal transfer printing, contact printing, and indenting.
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Matthews Marking Systems has solutions for all of your marking and coding requirements. From stand-alone printers to fully-integrated systems, we have the technology and experience to meet your needs. Click above to learn more.

Small Character Continuous Inkjet Printers
PET Laser Coders
Thermal Transfer Overprinters
High Resolution Inkjet Printers
Sacmi USA

Roberto Casadei,
Vice President of Sales North America

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Compression, Injection and Blow Molding, Filling, Labeling.
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View our comprehensive portfolio of turnkey solutions for the beverage industry. Innovation, quality, spare parts, support and assistance to meet all your needs.

Roll-fed labeler
Stretch Blow Molding machine
PET and glass bottle filler
Form-fill-seal technology
SATO America, Inc.

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The world's largest supplier of print engines, SATO sets the standard within the industry.
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SATO's industrial barcode printers are known for reliability and durability. Engineered for demanding, mission-critical requirements SATO printers and consumables provide the highest quality results in the harshest manufacturing environments.

Print engine designed for high-volume print/apply applications
Print engine for automatic barcode label applications
Entry-level print engine for print/apply applications
Industrial mid-range DT/TT printer offering versatility and value
Uniq Seal

David Denn,
Manager, Sales & Service

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Uniq Seal is one of the world’s leading heat shrink material and equipment Manufacturers
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World leader in heat shrink material and equipment to include: LX-150SP Sleeve Labeler and Tamper Evident Neck Banding Machines / Tamper Evident Tubing (PVC, PETG, PLA) / Heat Shrink Tunnels / Uniq Seal L-Type and Side Seal Machines / Overwrap Shrink Films

ST-200 Steam Tunnel
LX-150SP Sleeve Labeler
ET-130 Electric Shrink Tunnel
UNIQ Auto Side Sealer
Universal Labeling Systems, Inc.

Michael Bieda,
Vice President & General Manager

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Complete line of automatic and semi-automatic pressure sensitive labeling machinery.
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Made-to-order labeling machinery at off-the-shelf prices. Come see our library of over 23,000 machines and systems, designed and built in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

The CP1000, simply the best multi-purpose labeling system.
The R310, the industry's most popular table top labeling system
UPA II, industrial strength Print & Apply
R321 Automatic Round Product Labeling System
Videojet Technologies Inc.

Chris Riley,
VP Marketing

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Wide range of marking and coding equipment, service and supplies.
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View our complete line of marking and coding solutions designed to increase uptime and help reduce coding errors. Videojet delivers equipment, supplies, and service designed to perform with maximum reliability, efficiency, ease of operation, and little maintenance.

Small character ink jet printer
Thermal transfer overprinter
Laser marking system
Large character ink jet printer

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CP Flexible Packaging

Anthony F. Vaudo,
CEO

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Flexible packaging, roll stock, stand up pouches, resealable features and shrink sleeves
ID Technology

Alan Shipman,
Vice President & General Manager

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Label Printer Applicators, Label Applicators, Inkjet Printers, Laser Coders, Overprinters
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ID Technology has your labeling, coding and marking solution for primary product labeling, secondary identification, coupon labeling, case marking, bar coding, pallet labeling, date, lot or batch coding, and more.

Label Printer Applicator
CIJ Inkjet Printer
Laser Coder
Thermal Transfer Overprinter
Markem-Imaje

Jacques DESROCHES,
General Manager

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Laser technology: increasingly popular for marking and coding
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Designed for high-speed marking on large coding zones and in difficult production conditions, laser technology is increasingly capable of addressing manufacturers’ requirements. It enhances the OEE (Operating Equipment Efficiency) of production lines.
YUPO Corp.

Bill Hewitt,
Marketing Manager

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YUPO Synthetic Paper. Print. Package. Label. Design.
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YUPO synthetic paper provides extraordinary printing, packaging, labeling and design possibilities. Waterproof, super smooth, durable and 100 % tree free, YUPO products offer blow mold and injection IML solutions and unique packaging opportunities.

Vaska Bottle