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Conveying & accumulation

Shaped 'can' rewrites packaging line rules (sidebar)

Shrink labelers make their North American debut

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'Alternative' packs milk sales

In an effort to recapture market share lost to rival beverages, milk processors are turning to more contemporary containers-with strong sales results.

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

Britvic banks on being different (sidebar)

McCain tests aseptically filled PET

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Unit-dose packaging for the garden

Consumers crave convenience, so this lawn and garden products manufacturer serves it up: single-dose pouches of home insecticides.

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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

DuPont Packaging: High-performance ionomer

For use in blown and cast film applications, Surlyn® 2601 by DuPont (Wilmington, DE) is a high-performance version of ionomer workhorse grade Surlyn 1601.

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Paper-based lid

Ensolid, from Enso Intl. (Stamford, CT), is a paper-based, aluminum-free peelable lidding material prepared with a barrier coating that permits easy peeling without tearing.

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BrainForest stands out at Pack Expo West

Sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, Pack Expo West 97 drew 12겞 visitors to Las Vegas last month, up from 9걽 at the inaugural Pack Expo West in '95.

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers (Wilmington, DE): Sandra Van Wormer, business mgr., Clysar shrink films; Stacey Burr, Clysar North American sales mgr.

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Polypropylene prices may fall

The prices that packaging manufacturers pay for polypropylene may fall as resin producers' aggressive expansions over the next three years are expected to outpace demand.

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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

The Pyramid Group (La Habra, CA) has been formed, and there are two divisions: Pyramid Creative Studios and Pyramid Flexible Packaging.

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An easier Caesar

In 1994 Saco Foods of Middleton, WI, launched its Easy Caesar salad kit, consisting of croutons, grated cheese, and salad dressing each individually pouched and combined in a folding carton.

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

AET Films, Technical Services Group (New Castle, DE): Ronald R. Silen, technical service eng.

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