Seafood |
Pharmaceutical manufacturers lag behind food and other industries
when it comes to overall equipment effectiveness on their packaging lines.
The Golden Alaska fishing vessel boasts a
labor-saving case erector and bag inserter.
Joy Cone Co. installs a bar-code printer/applicator.
Since the dawn of humankind, food has been the most basic need.
A confectionery manufacturer installs 19 metal detectors at six of its production plants
to ensure product quality.
In September 2008, Vigo, Spain-based seafood processor Miau launched shelf-stable tuna steaks packaged in retorted plastic cups supplied by EDV Packaging (www.edvpackaging.com).
One trend that is gaining momentum on shelves around the store is simplicity in on-pack branding and communications.
From Procter & Gamble to Frito-Lay to the pharmaceutical sector, packagers are pinning their hopes on broader acceptance of common programming structures.
Cleanser manufacturer SerVaas Laboratories cleans up on costs and materials savings when it swaps its shipping cases for shrink-wrapped pad packs for retail and distribution.

To improve profits on variety packs, new robots automate the re-packing process.
Freudenberg Household Products uses digitally printed labels to bring a retail-ready appearance to sales samples of its new Professional line of cleaning products.
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