Rick LingleControls & Machine ComponentsAn educator's 'standard' viewKen Ryan, director of the Center of Automation and Control at Alexandria Technical College (www.camc-online.org), Alexandria, MN, says it is finding there’s a need for upskilling in all the sectors it is involved with.June 11, 2007Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingUpskilling: Is your workforce packaging technology savvy?As packaging machinery becomes more sophisticated, training and education, or ‘upskilling,’ becomes a growing concern for managers at Pepperidge Farm and elsewhere.June 11, 2007HomeMicrowave foods market warms upThe North American microwaveable packaging market will reach nearly 19 billion packages by 2011, growing at a rate of 11.6% per year. That’s according to Microwaveable Packaging, a newly released study from Allied Development Corp. (www.allied-dev.com).June 11, 2007FlexiblesProduce in compostable trays debuts on earth dayFour Seasons Produce Inc., Ephrata, PA, one of the largest independent produce wholesalers in the United States, began using compostable produce trays made of palm fiber from Earthcycle Packaging (www.earthcycle.com) for its entire organic packaging program. The repackaging was officially launched on Earth Day, April 22. Palm fiber trays compost in less than 90 days.June 11, 2007BeverageCoors' label shows beer temperatureA thermochromic label that debuted in May indicates when Coors beer is at the optimal drinking temperature.June 11, 2007Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsBaking soda label acts as a freshness timerWS Packaging Group (www.wspackaging.com) has solved a long-standing consumer conundrum of knowing when to replace the Arm & Hammer-brand Baking Soda refrigerator air filter.June 11, 2007Contract packagingThe wrap-up: All in a day's workReader inquiries are an interesting part of a packaging editor's workweek.May 31, 2007Reusable/ReturnableEcstasy enhanced by unexpected red bottleEffort and compromise yield distinctive red-tinted bottles for this spirited liqueur.May 23, 2007Sustainable PackagingWal-Mart scorecard going global: May 2007 updateMore details were provided May 15 on the retailer's sustainable scorecard at the Packaging Summit.May 17, 2007HomeAn illuminating liqueur bottleLED technology housed in the base lights up TY KU whenever the bottle is lifted.May 7, 2007Previous PagePage 22 of 73Next Page
