Gretchen EdelbrockHomeNew program manager of OEM business development for Lenze AmericasLenze Americas has appointed Tom Jensen as Program Manager, OEM Business Development, Lenze Americas.December 12, 2011Controls & Machine ComponentsBeckhoff Automation: New PC-based control software uses C/C++ languagesSaid to be the company’s most significant software release since 1996, Beckhoff Automation’s TwinCAT 3 with eXtended Automation Technology (XAT) is a dynamic PC-based control software that comes with object-oriented IEC 61131-3 extensions.December 12, 2011LabelsNosco: Pre-attached insert placement for pharmaceutical productsNoscoLit-a-Sure, from Nosco, allows 1 or multiple inserts to be attached to a box, rather than placed loose inside a box, which offers the potential for increased patient visibility and a more professional presentation.December 9, 2011SustainabilityExcellent Packaging & Supply: Biodegradable container for hot, greasy, moist foodsExcellent Packaging & SupplyDesigned to retain its shape and prevent leaks, Excellent Packaging’s new line of clamshell containers is lined with a polylactic acid (PLA) material.December 9, 2011Protective/transport packagingSonoco: Corrugated, close-fitting cap protects palletized bottles and cansSonocoDesigned to work with all 44- x 56-in. pallets, the FirmaCap pallet cap from Sonoco fits tightly over loaded pallets and securely holds products in place during shipping and warehousing.December 9, 2011LabelsSchreiner MediPharm: Label helps fight drug counterfeitingSchreiner MediPharmUsing integrated covert inscriptions, Schreiner MediPharm’s Pharma-Comb Void label helps eliminate the illegal practice of empty vials being refilled with fake drugs and resold.December 9, 2011FlexiblesTekni-Plex: Blister films mimic the visual characteristics of cold-form foil for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical applicationsTekniPlex Consumer ProductsALU-LOOK (Aluminum Look) blister films from Tekni-Plex are a versatile, high-speed packaging option when compared to other options such as cold-form foil and aluminum strip packaging.December 9, 2011Cartons and boxesEvergreen Packaging: Paperboard cartons with a windowEvergreen Packaging EquipmentThe new Fresh-Look cartons from Evergreen Packaging allows consumers to see packaging contents and to know when they’re running low while maintaining branding, freshness and environmental benefits.December 9, 2011ContainersWorld Wide Packaging, LLC: Foil polymer tube for 2-formula productsWorld Wide Packaging LLCDesigned for cosmetics and skin care products, World Wide Packaging’s foil polymer tube features a dual split chamber inner foil wall for storing 2-formula products.December 9, 2011FlexiblesFlair Flexible Packaging: Cost-effective pouch-sealing technology ensures food safetyFlair Flexible PackagingFlair Flexible Packaging’s Permazip pouch-sealing technology is a tamper-resistant permanent zipper on a flexible film pouch that offers an alternative to rigid dome and tray containers for roasted chicken and other meat offerings.December 9, 2011Previous PagePage 204 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingGlobal Plastics Treaty Talks End Without ConsensusNegotiators in Geneva wrapped up INC-5.2 without consensus on a global plastics treaty, leaving industry, NGOs, and governments urging compromise but pointing to progress that could guide the next round of talks.Sustainable PackagingFrom Registration to Reporting: EPR Gets RealContract packagingWhat CPGs Want from Co-Packers NowSustainabilitySurvey: Cost Tops List of Biggest Barriers to Sustainable PackagingSponsor ContentStutz Packing: How a Co-Packer Rolled Out ERP — Without the Chaos
