Flexibles

PLA: A converter's viewpoint

Chris Burger, coffee product manager of Fres-Co System USA, offers his take on using polylactic acid (PLA), a sustainable material derived from corn, in film structures for coffee bags.

January 10, 2008

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Flexible packaging

2007 Pack Expo selects winner

Fold-over blister for Shure Music Phone Adapter from Shure Inc. received the highest number of votes in the 2007 Pack Expo Selects competition sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute.

January 10, 2008

Flexibles

Comments on Changes in Dec. 2007 Chemistry Recommendations

Below are the insights and comments of Kristina E. Paquette, PhD on FDA’s December 2007 revisions to its Chemistry Recommendations guidance document. Dr. Paquette had served as a chemist in FDA’s Office of Food Additive safety until mid-2007, and was personally involved in developing some of the revisions.

January 9, 2008

Flexibles

Selecting the right bag film to meet your packaging requirements

Packagers in multiple industries enjoy the convenience and practicality of poly bags for a very diverse mix of products and applications. In this White Paper from Automated Packaging Systems, find out which bags offer the competitive advantage.

January 8, 2008

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

Estimate ROI and growth capacity with free online calculator

Use this simple Return on Investment (ROI) tool from Automated Packaging Systems to see how its bagging systems and materials can increase productivity.

January 8, 2008

Flexibles

The wrap-up: Wacky warning label winners

'Danger: Avoid Death' wins top prize in 11th annual Wacky Warning Label Contest.

January 7, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bringing MES to medical device packaging

Stirling Medical Innovations is implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that Stirling project leader Colin Boyd calls "the way of the future."

December 14, 2007

Flexibles

Analyzing bioplastic packaging's future

Bioplastics: The very name suggests sustainability, but that shouldn’t exempt the materials from an objective, probing analysis.

December 3, 2007

Flexibles

The slice is alright: Pack protects premium cheese

Pack opening for BelGioioso cheese improves with new structure.

November 27, 2007

Flexibles

Air-tight combo-container protects lip products

BeautiControl repackaging solves dehydration problems.

November 20, 2007

Secondary Packaging

High-speed multipacker for plastic lids, sealed pouches, or CDs

See the ATS US 2000 SIB from Wexler, a high-speed downstacking system that accumulates many types of products and pushes them through an integrated banding system.

November 14, 2007

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Smart label sensor gives Superior results

Bacteria-triggered smart label ensures freshness for Superior Farms MAP meats.

November 13, 2007

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Air-pouch void-fill system packs a big payback

A mail-order nutraceutical company packs up the loose-fill peanuts and switches to air pouches for greater productivity, less mess, and reduced costs.

November 7, 2007