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Mini cookies big hit in PP cups

United Biscuits Southern Europe, Barcelona, Spain, introduced Nabisco-brand Mini-Oreos and Mini-Chips Ahoy cookies packaged in rigid polypropylene, 4-oz cups to Spanish and Portuguese markets in 2004.

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Boxed Ray Charles set recreates nostalgia

You will have Ray Charles on your mind with a new collector’s edition music set titled “Ray Charles Pure Genius” from Rhino Records, Los Angeles, CA.

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People

William Henderson, Automation and Motion Div., Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc., was elected to the executive board of the Open Modular Architecture Controls (OMAC) Packaging Workgroup.

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Companies

Pro Mach has acquired the product line and certain assets of Mahaffy & Harder Engineering Co.

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Drikette Paper

Drikette® Desiccant Paper features millions of adsorbent particlescontained in a semi-rigid cellulose fiber matrix. The desiccant paperenables fast drying and extraordinary versatility in package design.

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Saddleform Bag

Self-retaining for easy assemblySaddleForm® Desiccant Bags feature a unique saddle bag design for easyassembly in A/C system components, particularly in accumulator dryers.

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Packaging futurists tackle realities of global competition

At Packaging Strategies 2006, the world never looked smaller and global competition never looked fiercer. What to do?

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Automated loading

INTERPHEX : At the Multivac booth, attendees can view a demonstration of the automatic, space-saving R140 t/f/f/s rollstock machine running with robotic loading to complete a fully-automated packaging line.

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New PVdC-coated film with enhanced slip properties

INTERPHEX : Klöckner Pentaplast is unveiling its new Pentapharm® alfoil® SG PVdC-coated film for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals that require outstanding moisture protection and enhanced performance.

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Thermal-transfer printer

EasyPrint X thermal-transfer printer from Bell-Mark has additional enhancements for further operational flexibility. This machine is described as the first inline thermal-transfer printer to offer an IP65 rating for harsh environments.

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Carroll Manufacturing & Sales opens a new HQ

CMS, a company specializing in packaging and food processing supplies to the meat and food industry, has finalized the construction of, and moved into its new Avon, OH, headquarters facility.

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Silver Award Winners

PACKAGING EXCELLENCE SILVER AWARDSKiMs Polly Peanuts, 350g/Amcor FlexiblesDuPont Cool2go Wrap/DuPont Packaging and Industrial PolymersCryovac Saddle Pack Multi-Unit Vacuum Package for Fresh Chicken/Cryovac Food Packaging, Sealed Air Corp.

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