Flexibles

Packaging trends in healthcare packaging

The pulse of pharmaceutical, medical device, and biological markets beats ever faster as the pace of packaging chance accelerates worldwide.

April 3, 2008

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Stand-up pouch debuts Celestial Seasonings coffee

Known for its high-quality, specialty tea, Celestial Seasonings is perking up the coffee aisle with a debut line of organic, whole-bean coffees in richly illustrated, stand-up pouches.

April 2, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Bundle wraps answer today's promotional challenges

If stacking strength is essential, consider cartons. But when thick-film packs with carrying strength and message flexibility are key, bundle wraps are an emerging option.

April 1, 2008

Flexibles

Winemakers lead the way on packaging developments within alcoholic drinks

Winemakers have woken up to the fact that packaging can make a difference to their offering, a fact that has been long exploited by soft drinks and food manufacturers alike.

March 24, 2008

Flexibles

Scholle Packaging announces price increases

Scholle Packaging has announced a global price increase across all segments of its flexible packaging product range.

March 19, 2008

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

High-speed flow-wrapping

Bosch Rexroth’s GenNext™ technology boosts uptime, productivity, ease of use of form/fill/seal.

March 12, 2008

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

News from CVC Technologies

CVC Technologies Inc. Taiwan is proud to announce that Andy Span has been promoted to the position of President, CVC Technologies Inc. USA Operations.

March 11, 2008

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

Packaging Technologies acquires MAP Systems

Packaging Technologies has acquired MAP Systems, a division of Clear Lam Packaging.

March 10, 2008

Flexibles

Seal integrity for meat

The newly developed, proprietary Q® series film technology from Alcan seals easily through marinade particulates, grease, salt, and acidic environments, allowing processors to address demands for convenient meal solutions in attractive, case-ready formats.

March 4, 2008

Flexibles

PLA film shrink labels

Seal-It, a div. of Printpack, has produced the first commercial full-body shrink-sleeve labels in the nutraceutical product category made from Earthfirst® PLA.

March 4, 2008

Flexibles

Improved shrink films

Alcoa Flexible Packaging announces the next generation of its popular Reynolon® film line, Reynolon Plus shrink films.

March 4, 2008

Flexibles

Solvent-free lidding films

Environmentally friendly, FDA-compliant, heat-sealable, solvent-free LumiLid® lidding films from Toray Plastics are made with a proprietary extrusion coating technology that does not require the use of odorous and potentially harmful organic solvents.

March 4, 2008

Flexibles

Films with high COF

Pliant has introduced a family of films with unique properties designed to improve converting and packaging processes.

March 4, 2008