Arnie OrloskiConsumer packaged goodsPeople, not technology, will drive global businessLike it or not--in fact, intentionally or not--virtually all U.S. businesses are already participating in the global marketplace, and the choice is not "whether" but "how well." So said Dana Mead, president of Pactiv, in remarks to The Aluminum Association's annual meeting last fall.March 31, 1999Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Protecting gourmet flavors for caninesBreeder's Choice opts for a high-barrier, all-plastic lamination for two sizes of its new Pinnacle super-premium dog foods. Long shelf life, nutrient protection and minimizing of infestation are among benefits.February 28, 1999CartoningTechnology 'inches' forward at Oral-BOral-B concludes three-year project to develop new brush and creative preprinted package structure. Inks, thermoforming, materials handling, package closing systems all gain in new developments.January 31, 1999Coding, Printing & LabelingJust-in-time cards from label printersButton wholesaler buys off-the-shelf color thermal-transfer label printers to print cardstock for more than 7ꯠ SKUs. Machines permit print runs from one dozen up to 1괌 dozen cards.December 31, 1998ContainersSam's Club product labels turn privateLong known for presenting national-brand merchandise, Wal-Mart's Sam's Club introduces new private-label Member's Mark line, in everything from soup to jeans.October 31, 1998Meat/Poultry/SeafoodHow training aids in recruitingWhen Hunt-Wesson planned a state-of-the-art aseptic pudding production and packaging plant, it worked with a local community college to ensure its new hires were ready for the plant's high technology.October 31, 1998Sustainable PackagingPeople do make the differenceBy now, you know that Packaging World doesn't frivolously publish editorials. This month, I'm turning over this editorial space to John Wasserlein, who, just a few months before his retirement from Fraser Papers (Stamford, CT) as president and CEO, addressed the graduates at the University of Maine with a message that's at the core of our special reports on recruiting and retaining talented employees.October 31, 1998HomeChicago stays in Pack Expo plans (sidebar)Hotels show signs of winter ratesSeptember 30, 1998Sustainable PackagingEngineers to share projectsCorporate, plant and project engineers maintain primary responsibility for turnkey projects. Packaging, production, technical services and purchasing departments are all joining the decision-making teams.September 30, 1998Conveying & accumulationWhat's critical in project documentation?Documentation was easily the most valued service for turnkey providers. Here's what a variety of engineers seek at the end of projects.September 30, 1998Previous PagePage 31 of 40Next Page
