Gretchen EdelbrockSustainabilityQuadpack: rPET bottle/foam pumpQuadpack UK Ltd.Suitable for luxury organic brand personal products, Quadpack’s Eco Foamer uses a recycled PET (rPET) bottle sourced locally in Europe combined with the Apollo foam pump, and featuring high-end decoration options including color matching and metallized collars.July 3, 2013FlexiblesNyco: Polyolefin sleeve improves recyclingNycoThe new low density Polyolefin sleeve from Clondalkin Group company Nyco improves recycling efficiency by making it possible to separate shrink sleeves from PET bottles or cups using an automated recycling process.July 3, 2013Filling/capping, dryTna: On-machine seasoning systemTNA SolutionsSee it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Pack Expo Booth S-6963! Fully integrated with both oil spray and flavor injection systems, tna’s intelli-flav OMS 5 is a flexible on-machine seasoning (OMS) system that offers consistent coverage and flavor for both wet and dry seasoning, providing total control of adhesion and fast flavor changes for snack lines.July 2, 2013Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingSonoco Alloyd: Electric heat sealer eliminates compressed airSonoco AlloydA fully electronic rotary machine, the NFPA79-compliant Aergo 6E 100 Percent Electric Heat Sealing Machine from Sonoco Alloyd is equipped with one heat seal station, one eject station (both standard), and two additional open load stations that can be used to accommodate up to two feeders for versatile package styles.July 2, 2013HomeYamato opens office, demo center in CaliforniaAs a result of several years of continued growth, Yamato Corporation has expanded its operations to the West Coast with the opening of a new office and demo center in Lake Forest, CA.July 2, 2013FlexiblesPerfecseal: High-barrier PVC-free blister forming webAmcor Flexibles North AmericaManufactured via a co-extrusion process as a symmetrical structure, Perfecseal’s PerfecForm SkyBlue high-barrier PVC-free blister film is based on polyolefin chemistry, rather than the chlorine chemistry used to produce PVC forming webs.July 1, 2013Protective/transport packagingSealed Air: Biodegradable cushion bag provides product protectionSealed Air Corporation (SEE)The PakNatural biodegradable cushion bag from Sealed Air encases PakNatural loose fill solution within a protective film also made from certified biodegradable, compostable and renewable material, creating non-abrasive bags suitable for protecting electronics, books, glass items, and collectibles.July 1, 2013Additives, coatings & inksAmpacet: Special effects masterbatchAmpacet Corp.Designed to provide high-impact shelf appeal for packaging and consumer goods products Matrix special effects masterbatch from Ampacet, features a disruptive look representing an underlying surface tension.July 1, 2013HomeUnisource: FSC-certified coated paperVeritivUnisource Worldwide’s porcelain ECO 30 is a smooth double-coated surface, FSC-certified paper for commercial printing containing 30% post-consumer waste.July 1, 2013HomeJan Erik Kuhlmann named president of Harpak-ULMAHarpak-ULMA Packaging, packaging machinery and integrated systems supplier to the meat, snack, cheese, produce, prepared meals, bakery, and medical industries, has announced that Jan Erik Kuhlmann has joined the company as President.June 28, 2013Previous PagePage 100 of 241Next PageTop StoriesControls & Machine ComponentsLinear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-Fast CappingA new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.Bagging & PouchingWada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato BagPMMI NewsPMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise AwardsRecyclingRecycling Falters as Companies Retreat from Plastic-Waste PledgesSponsor ContentSide-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks
