Sustainability

U.S. degradable plastic demand shows strong growth, study says

Increased interest in environmentally friendly products, along with greater availability of biodegradable plastics encourages commercial success of degradable plastic.

September 2, 2010

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Precision cornering with Label-Aire corner wrap print & apply and SATO print engine

When a tortilla manufacturer required an end of line labeling solution to print product identification/barcode labels and apply them to adjacent sides of a carton, they turned to the Label-Aire 3138-N Corner Wrap Printer Applicator system with a SATO M8490Se thermal print engine.

September 1, 2010

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Label issues present varied challenges

Distribution environment, regulatory and compliance issues, and marketing messages are among the key concerns for manufacturers.

August 25, 2010

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Snacking trends signal packaging opportunities?

Food channel releases Top 10 Snack Trend Report

August 23, 2010

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Video explains how all-electronic print-and-apply labeler saves money

This video shows the operation of the FoxJet Spec.e labeler and describes the engineering behind the all-electric technology. The system's benefits are plentiful, but most notable are the diminished operating costs. By eliminating the need for shop air, you could cut your energy expenses by better than half.

August 22, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

In pharmaceuticals we trust?

Drug recalls, counterfeiting, and diversion are creating distrust in the pharmaceutical sector.

August 19, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

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.

August 8, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Software links printers company-wide

Jelly Belly Candy Company has increased factory automation and reduced the costs of pre-printed packaging through good use of package-coding software.

August 8, 2010

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Industry watch

August 7, 2010

Converting equipment

Three technologies worth tracking

A number of good ideas and a new technology or two have crossed my desk lately in no particular order. So rather than wait for them to magically assemble themselves into a single-topic column, I've decided to present them here in the same manner that they arrived: in no particular order.

August 5, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Proposed legislation could impact cosmetic packaging

Following FDA’s recent push to monitor health claims on functional foods, this proposal calls for full disclosure of ingredients, reporting of adverse health effects and random testing for pathogens or contaminants.

August 4, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA medication error draft guidance to come by Sept. 30

Packaging, such as container/carton labels, will be considered by the agency in an attempt to reduce errors.

July 29, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Evaluating in-mold labeling

How does this method of decoration stack up as an option?

July 26, 2010