Flexible packaging

Industry watch

March 2, 2008

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Flexibles

Sustainability news & events

March 2, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Fighting counterfeit drugs

In the next decade, counterfeit drugs will double, according to Alistair Dand, marketing manager for LGR Emballages, a supplier of folding cartons in France. Currently, one out of every two drugs bought on the Internet is a fake.

March 2, 2008

Flexibles

Flip-top flavor enhancers for dog food

In June 2007, Chomp, Inc., Weymouth, MA, introduced Sniffers Shake-Ins Meal Enhancers for dog food. The dry granulated products are available in three flavors (chicken, bacon, and liver) and are formulated to enhance flavor, add protein, and aid healthy digestion.

March 2, 2008

Flexibles

Pallet stretch film goes global

The global market for pallet stretch film is forecast to increase by 1 million tons over the next five years according to a new report from Applied Market Information Ltd. (AMI).

March 2, 2008

Sustainability

Unique reclosable package offers significant sustainability, cost savings, and marketing advantages

The Flexible Jug™ is a reclosable package from General Packaging with a cap and a carrying handle. The Flexible Jug™ offers significant sustainability, cost savings, and marketing advantages when compared to stand-up bags and plastic pails.

February 26, 2008

Flexibles

Premeasured packets spice up consumer kitchens

One-teaspoon-size packets of organic spices make measurement simple and keep flavors fresh.

February 26, 2008

Flow wrapping

High-speed automated horizontal wrapping line for breakfast sandwiches

Video footage from Formost Fuji  Corporation shows an actual fully automated breakfast sandwich horizontal wrapping line.

February 25, 2008

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

New peelable, resealable flexible packaging technology from Japan, Europe

Reseal-it from Formost Fuji Corporation is demonstrated in this video clip for a variety of vertical and horizontal form/fill/seal packages, for a wide range of products including cheese, sliced deli meats, and candy.

February 25, 2008

Flexibles

Thermal transfer overprinter prints variable data in high-res at 300 dpi

This video demonstrates the new Norwood 55sst TTO printer from Diagraph. Print variable data in high resolution at 300 dpi for complete product traceability with real time date coding.

February 25, 2008

Flexibles

2008 FPA Silver Award Winners

Photos of the 2008 Flexible Packaging Assn. Silver Award winners.

February 14, 2008

Flexible packaging

Leveraging the potential of servo automation

Hassia Redatron’s sachet machine uses Intelligent Servo Modules for reliability and more precise dosing.

February 13, 2008

Flexible packaging

Bagger drives productivity, reduces operating costs

The SPrint SidePouch™ bagging system is ideal for high-efficiency packaging of medical products and kits. Featuring a 60" load area of pre-opened bags, the SPrint bagger accommodates one or more operators or infeeds at speeds to 120 BPM.

February 7, 2008