Coding, Printing & Labeling

USDA introduces bio-based labeling program

A voluntary product certification and labeling program has been initiated by the USDA’s BioPreferred program to encourage the identification and use of bio-based products.

January 25, 2011

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Tamper-evident machinery

Setting priorities for growth in 2011

Pharmaceutical, biotech, medical products, and healthcare are blending into a more unified industry that will be challenged by customer requirements and regulatory compliance issues.

January 24, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Larger type, simplicity sought for labels

Labeling standards proposed at the U.S. Pharmacopeial meeting seek to help patients read and understand labels on medical containers.

January 18, 2011

Sustainability

U.S. demand for green packaging to reach $41.7 billion in 2014

Fastest gains are expected for degradable packaging and plastic recycled-content packaging, reveals new study from Freedonia.

January 14, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Spray paint company cuts labeling costs and enhances label printing flexibility

In-line POD system and wrap labeler replace lithographed cans and manually applied UPC stickers.

January 5, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label applicators keep Gatorade in motion in Mexico

Four new sleeve applicators at two PepsiCo Beverage Mexico plants accommodate high-speed, quick-changeover requirements.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

On-demand, high-speed printing

Memjet’s color on-demand printing technology for the labels and packaging markets provides cost-effective, on-demand color printing with a just-in-time approach that reduces waste and accelerates work flow.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wrap labeling system

ID Technology’s Wrap Labeling System comes with an integrated iCON Laser Coder to allow a date or lot code to be marked onto a label prior to the label being applied to a product.

January 3, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Program enables conversion from tape to adhesive

Henkel is offering a new, fully integrated, turn-key program to convert from packaging tape to adhesive:  the TapOut Package Sealing Solution.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Vertical shrink sleeve labeler

The SSL-800 Shrink Sleeve Labeler from Sleeve Seal reaches speeds of 800 containers/min. on a single head.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wraparound labeler video demo

Video from Quadrel shows vertical roller video labeler applying wraparound labels to round containers.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Clamshell labeling demo video

Video from Quadrel shows machine applying wraparound labels to the bottom, front, and tops of thermoformed plastic clamshell containers for bakery and other applications.

January 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wraparound labeling application for round containers

Quadrel video shows wraparound labeling application for round containers. Applications include vitamins and dietary supplements.

January 3, 2011