Flexible packaging

Cloud Packaging adds mid-speed expertise with purchase of Toll Packaging

Acquisition made in part to respond to current market demands for shorter packaging runs.

December 4, 2009

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Update on regulatory approvals

In August 2009, Amcor announced that it had made a binding offer to acquire certain parts of the operations of Alcan packaging.

December 4, 2009

Flexible packaging

Specialist converting and packaging machines at MD&M West

Doyen Medipharm, a converting and packaging machine manufacturer focusing on the medical and pharmaceutical industry, will present its technology at MD&M West 2010, Booth 2355.

December 1, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Package Machinery's Kate Putnam--a 2009 Top Woman Entrepreneur

Package Machinery Company, Inc. announces that its President, Katherine Putnam, has been chosen as a Top Woman Entrepreneur 2009 by Work Life Matters magazine.

December 1, 2009

Flexibles

Bemis Europe wins UK Packaging Award

The Bemis EZ Peel® Reseal package, a recent technology developed in North American that is achieving global acclaim, garnered top honors for consumer convenience at this year’s UK Packaging Awards.

November 30, 2009

Flexibles

Compliance risks and package validation mistakes

Examining common medical device package development/validation errors, and five compliance risks facing life-science firms.

November 19, 2009

Flexibles

Contract packaging looks strong in Europe

Budelpack Poortvliet BV, a leading contract packager in the fast-moving consumer goods category, has announced significant investments in stand-up pouch and stick-pack packaging lines. Brand owners use services like that provided by this Dutch firm to launch new products quickly and efficiently.

November 19, 2009

Flexible packaging

Printpack opens new manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China

Printpack is pleased to announce the opening of Printpack (Suzhou) Packaging Co., Ltd., the newest addition to Printpack's global manufacturing footprint. The production facility, located in Suzhou, China, will produce shelf stable thermoformed rigid plastic containers for the food packaging industry.  全球领先的食品包装企业普派包装集团荣幸地宣布其最新的生产基地——普派（苏州）包装有限 公司于2009年11月18日正式开业，公司设在中国苏州。普派苏州主要生产用于食品包装的热 成型硬质塑料容器。

November 18, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Versatile bag maker

The UVA-Flexiformer makes pillow, gusseted, or block-bottom bags from rollstock.

November 16, 2009

Flexibles

Two-belt side seal I-M wrapper

The model 2010 side seal intermittent-motion wrapper has a 20-inch wide belt and an 11-inch wide opening, and it runs at 100 feet/min.

November 16, 2009

Flexibles

Global view of aseptic packaging

A new study reports that aseptically packaged products have grown by more than 6% since 2003. Asia, at 13% annually, has grown fastest.

November 13, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

New Regional Account Manager for ALLIEDFLEX® Technologies

ALLIEDFLEX® Technologies, Inc. announces that Michael Meyer has joined their Sales & Marketing team as Regional Account Manager responsible for the Midwest Region.

November 13, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Entry-level vertical bagger offers economy, flexibility

New vertical bagging system allows for a range of bag styles and sealing options, and offers multiple in-field upgrade options.

November 12, 2009