Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Contract packager's blister machine delivers flexibility

New blister-packaging machine helps Contract Packaging Resources meet the demands of its pharmaceutical customers, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency.

October 20, 2009

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U.S. exporters of food packaging materials, be forewarned

Shiner International says it’s getting $4.26 million in Chinese government funding to expand its flexible film capabilities where food packaging materials are concerned.

October 15, 2009

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Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards call for entries

The 2010 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards deadline for entries is November 23, 2009.

October 15, 2009

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Demand for converted flexible packaging grows

New study from Reportlinker predicts flexible market to grow to $18 billion by 2013 as US economy rebounds.

October 13, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Shrink wrapping and case packing in one unit

Gantry robots on front and back end make this combo shrink wrapper/case packer extremely efficient.

October 5, 2009

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Industry watch

October 5, 2009

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Web plus

October 5, 2009

Flow wrapping

Candy maker cranks up packaging speeds

Piedmont Candy installs seven flow wrappers to accommodate growing product demand.

October 5, 2009

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Films for roll-fed shrink labeling

Dow Chemical’s OPTICITE™ Label Films for roll-fed shrink labels are available in two styles: OPTICITE™ 48 Roll-Fed Shrink Label Film and OPTICITE™ 61 Roll-Fed Shrink Label Film.

October 4, 2009

Flexible packaging

Hall of fame is enhanced

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association has announced that Pat Helm, Mark Jacobson, Dwight Schmidt, James E. Scott, and Dennis Young will be inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame.

October 4, 2009

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

Traversing printhead accommodates 10-lane stickpack f/f/s machine

Viking Packaging incorporates digital date coding technology into its 10-lane stickpack machinery.

October 4, 2009

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Holiday sampler pack resurrects the 'cigar box'

The cigar box is making a comeback in a different product category with Young Plantations' Mingo River Southern Holiday Sampler.

October 4, 2009

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

Rovema acquires Bossar, Hassia Redatron

Rovema Global Packaging Group has acquired BOSSAR Horizontal Form Fill and Seal Solutions.

October 1, 2009