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Additives, coatings & inks

Eco-friendly plastics additives

Milliken’s Hyperform® hyper-nucleating agent overcomes variables in the waste stream to simplify polypropylene recycling while Millad® clarifying additives enable polypropylene to be substituted for clear materials such as PET, PVC, PC, PS, SAN, acrylic and glass.

April 4, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

: Label system

The Genesis 7500 Wash-Down Series print-and-apply labeling system, from WS Packaging Group, features an all-stainless steel cabinet that encloses key components to protect them from harsh environments like high-moisture wash-down conditions and dust-prone operations.

April 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Smart Box is smart packaging idea. . .

The HIDE-Pack Smart Box embeds an RFID within the box structure, providing companies with increased efficiency in the supply chain, reduced inventory costs, increased order accuracy, reduced loss due to theft and piracy, and simplified product recall, according to its maker, Krupack Packaging.

April 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Front/Back Pressure-Sensitive Labeling System ideal for many applications, including custom

This particular system is applying front and back labels to round cylindrical glass.

April 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Standardized label to guide U.K. pack recycling

A number of U.K. supermarkets and manufacturers of packaged products have signed on to participate in a new, universal on-pack recycling label program.

March 27, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Stretch film should stretch dollars

The overwhelming majority of packaged goods are unitized with stretch film, for good reasons, but not always with best cost-efficiency.

March 26, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Italian-designed, USA-made labelers

The P183 printer/applicator is one of a range of labelers that features "Italian innovation made in the USA" from Arca Automation  (www.arcaautomation.com), which is a new joint venture company between Arca Etichette SPA, Milan, Italy and Precision Automation® Co., Inc., Cherry Hill, NJ.

March 25, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label-Aire's Model 5100 labeler has a 4-in. wide head for labeling small cylindrical containers

The Model 5100 wipe-on labeler features a new heavy-duty design, stainless-steel base, rotary table and a unique in-feed feature.

March 2, 2009

Sustainability

Antioxidant packaging

With studies showing that saturated fat elevates cholesterol and trans fats cause heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, food manufacturers are looking for new ways to stabilize fatty foods without relying on trans or saturated fats.

March 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Nanotech taken up by Swiss group

Some Swiss folks opined about nanotechnology in packaging in January.

March 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

JAGs, STAR, and Walmart

More bits from EPC Connection, including a CPG panel discussion.

March 1, 2009

Tamper-evident machinery

Anti-counterfeit strategy needs interdisciplinary approach

To develop and implement successful anti-counterfeit strategies, you need more than good technology.

March 1, 2009