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Smarter packaging

RFID and security technology, especially authenticating methods, headlined a recent Smart Packaging conference outside Chicago.

October 31, 2004

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RFID at HP: Update and advice

"You need to make RFID happen,” Hewlett Packard’s manager of packaging engineering John Hayward told those gathered at the Smart Packaging conference in September.

October 31, 2004

Secondary Packaging

Students and industry learn at MSU

The School of Packaging at Michigan State gives its students a thorough overview of the packaging profession while also meeting CPG companies’ ongoing research needs.

October 31, 2004

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Oh, Gee...MP

Concerns about food processing sanitation may lead to packaging and labeling changes, especially for allergens.

October 31, 2004

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PMMI is RFID enabled

Radio-frequency identification will be prominent at Pack Expo Intl. 2004 through a major conference track, eye-opener speakers, and an RFID Pavilion exhibition area of more than 40 companies.

October 31, 2004

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Three tips to improve your RFID label application

From compatibility to communication, these three insights may help you get smarter about 'smart labels.'

October 31, 2004

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RFID label stock

SmartStrate® label stock has been specifically engineered by Appleton for RFID smart labels. Designed to overcome chip inlay failures associated with mechanical damage and electrostatic discharge at multiple points in the value chain, from converting, printing, and shipping to application and end use. In addition, SmartStrate’s cushioning properties are said to address issues related to printing on label facestock made uneven by the inlay edge and chip bump.

September 30, 2004

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P&G meets beauty market challenges

At its September conference in New York, HBA Health and Beauty America recognized Paul Sheppard as its Packaging Executive of the Year. Sheppard is the associate director, package development, Global Personal Beauty Care, at Procter & Gamble. Here, he discusses the award and the packaging market.

September 30, 2004

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Surcharges driving up costs

Living in a rural area has its advantages—and its disadvantages, too. It’s great for privacy and peacefulness, but living in a forest of cedars and birches, away from the bustle of towns and cities, has its negatives as well.

September 30, 2004

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Experts divulge RFID tips

The excitement in radio-frequency identification is electrifying. That was evident at yet another packed room at an RFID gathering, this one a session held August 24 during the Atlanta, GA-based Petroleum Packaging Council’s fall meeting in Chicago.

September 30, 2004

Secondary Packaging

Focus on RFID and security packaging add value to Pack Expo 2004

New this year at the Chicago show are a Security Packaging Resource Center and an RFID Pavilion. As usual, it’s all about packaging solutions.

September 30, 2004

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Four named to Packaging Hall of Fame (sidebar)

Four career-long packaging professionals will be inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame during ceremonies to be held in conjunction with Pack Expo International 2004.

September 30, 2004

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Nanotechnology packs promise

Nanotechnology is expected to deliver improved strength and barrier properties to flexible and rigid packaging materials, although widespread commercial use may be years away.

September 30, 2004