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NEW MULTIPACKS. After bottling and labeling in Norway, Isbre water is shipped throughout Europe and to the port in Newark, NJ.

Feature Article

| January 7, 2010

Contract packager sates retailers' thirst for water multipacks

Isbre Norwegian glacier springs water opens additional U.S. markets by multipacking its individual bottles through co-packer ActionPak Inc.

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Materials Product Brief

| January 7, 2010

Solvent-free release coating systems

Syl-Off® is a solvent-free silicone release coating system for polyester substrates from Dow Corning.

Materials Product Brief

| January 7, 2010

Anti-fog tray overwrap

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.

News

| December 15, 2009

Do uninviting labels jeopardize sales of good beers?

One author’s observations suggest this possibility. Consumers may be turned off by unappealing graphics and question brew quality when certain information is absent.

Materials Product Brief

| December 7, 2009

Shrink-sleeve film

Printpack's NeoAffinia™ PETG film for shrink sleeve applications has a distinctive matte finish, providing a soft and velvety touch for the consumer.

Feature Article

| December 7, 2009

Towards a smart approach to smart packaging

Last month, we looked at the status of RFID and packaging. This month, we need to look towards the future—and it is indeed promising.

News

| December 4, 2009

Hormel Health Labs launches high-protein beverage in hot-fill bottle

Hormel Health Labs launches high-protein beverage in innovative hot-fill bottle.

News

| November 2, 2009

LCA proves profitability of new secondary packs for Smart Balance

Life-Cycle Analysis results shared at Worldwide Food indicate measurable sustainability benefits when butter tubs are packed in ‘pad-shrink’ system instead of RSCs.

Feature Article

| October 29, 2009

Is "smart packaging" just a dumb idea?

Just to be clear, there’s “dumb” packaging (just a box, no matter how pretty the graphics), “self-aware” packaging (with Electronic Article Surveillance/EAS tags), and “smart” packaging (with RFID tags).

Package Case Study

| October 28, 2009

Eco-cordial multi-pack approach

Bumble Bee Foods adopts an environmentally friendly approach for multi-packing its 5-oz cans of salmon.

Feature Article

| October 5, 2009

MSU's medical packaging course offered online

Michigan State University’s venerable Medical Packaging course is presented virtually. It should be a big help to a wide variety of healthcare packaging professionals.

Feature Article

| October 5, 2009

Is 'grand' bad for RFID?

Feature Article

| October 5, 2009

When packaging and labeling help fight drug counterfeits

In the Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing battle against counterfeit drug products, the latest FDA guidance is aimed directly at packaging techniques.

News

| October 5, 2009

Fast-turnaround liqueur labels are both green and tough

Modern Spirits LLC, Monrovia, CA, produces vodka, gin, and liqueurs for restaurants, bars, hotels, and selected retailers.

Materials Product Brief

| October 4, 2009

Films for roll-fed shrink labeling

Dow Chemical’s OPTICITE™ Label Films for roll-fed shrink labels are available in two styles: OPTICITE™ 48 Roll-Fed Shrink Label Film and OPTICITE™ 61 Roll-Fed Shrink Label Film.

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machinery: Labeling

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