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Flexibles

Re-emergence of paper

All of a sudden in early fall, I’ve had a whole bunch of conversations about paper packaging, whether it’s for frozen foods packaging or loose-fill or for highly graphic consumer goods containers.

October 31, 2005

Flexibles

The power of the 'aesthetic imperative'

The best packages compel consumers to sense the pleasure in using the product, giving them space to personalize meaning and build relevance. Here are four examples.

October 31, 2005

Flexibles

Packaging made from renewable resources gains traction

As petroleum-based materials edge upward in cost, packaging made from renewable resources grows more appealing. Says one water bottler, 'It’s the right thing.'

October 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label proposals not going down easy

The beverage industry is unhappy with potential changes to alcohol and soft drink labels.

October 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Psst: The privacy world of RFID

Privacy is an issue that some see as a potential dark cloud to RFID's silver lining.

October 31, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Pro Mach: Fleetguard's robotic case erecting, case packing and stretch wrapping line

At Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005, Pro Mach's expansive booth showcased the U-shaped line that offers case erecting, case loading, case labeling, palletizing, and stretch wrapping. This same machinery will be shipped and installed at Fleetguard\'s Nashville, TN, plant in December 2005.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Lowry signs agreement with Lockheed Martin

Lowry Computer Products has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin for distribution of I-Guides UID/RFID compliancy software for Department of Defense contractors and suppliers.

September 30, 2005

Additives, coatings & inks

Barrier/oxygen scavenger resins

The Valspar Corp.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Software service streamlines packaging process

Allergan, Inc., is an Irvine, CA, global pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes products for eye care, neuromodulator, skin care, and other specialty markets.

September 30, 2005

Sustainability

Wal-Mart switches to corn-based plastic packaging

Starting Nov. 1, 2005, Wal-Mart will begin to substitute 114 million clear petroleum-based plastic clamshell containers with corn-based plastic packaging for cut fruit, herbs, strawberries, and Brussels sprouts.

September 30, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Economical $1000 RFID readers

Two Applied Wireless Identifications (AWID) products are now about one-third the cost of their competition: the MPR-3014 Gen 2 RFID reader and MPR-1510 reader module.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Top 10 smart label tips

The following tips are offered to help companies optimize the printing and encoding of RFID "smart" labels.

September 30, 2005