Abbey Lewis-ReinholdtConveying & accumulationSide-sealed and deliveredA manufacturer of crown molding invests in a horizontal shrink wrapper that delivers better protective packaging and tamper evidence.October 31, 2001Flexible packagingWrapper does 'ryt' by contract packagerNew wrapper greatly reduces material waste and labor costs while boosting productivity and employee morale.August 31, 2001Conveying & accumulationPackager says out with the old, in with the newCompany replaces ink-jet coding system to enhance printer flexibility and the legibility of its code, saving time and money.August 31, 2001Consumer packaged goodsBest Foods launches 'souperb' redesignRedesigned pack for club stores saves on packaging materials while enhancing visual appeal. Lid-to-lid orientation plays a key role.July 31, 2001Conveying & accumulationTextbook publisher moves to automationBy automating case packing and palletizing, this not-for-profit book publisher saves thousands of volunteer hours annually.July 31, 2001HomeMicrosoft upgrades its packagingSoftware giant switches from a bleached board/corrugated combo pack to coated unbleached kraft board, saving material and equipment costs.June 30, 2001Controls & Machine ComponentsFilm fits like a glove (sidebar)Local service, validation yield dividendsMay 31, 2001FlexiblesFilm fits like a gloveCustom drive on a thermoform/seal machine enables Allegiance Healthcare’s Rayong, Thailand, plant to switch from paper lidstock to thin-gauge plastic film for packs of disposable surgeon’s gloves. Costs are cut by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.May 31, 2001Coding, Printing & LabelingSecond look at packaging yields savingsRevised pack saves time and money for medical device packager Somnus Medical. New tray design cuts costs 57% and allows company to create a dispenser pack.May 31, 2001Conveying & accumulationNew machine 'maps' out sandwich packsManufacturer relies on modified atmosphere packaging for its line of convenience store sandwiches.April 30, 2001Previous PagePage 6 of 7Next PageTop StoriesWrappingLaffy Taffy Unwraps Easier-to-Open Mini Bar packagingLong a source of sticky frustration, Laffy Taffy’s wrappers have been reengineered for a clean, one-pull opening, just as sales surge and the brand refreshes its signature jokes.SustainabilityNew Research Hub C3PS Tackles Packaging ChallengesRecyclingTarget, Brazilian Pet Foods, and Ahlstrom Design Paper-based PackagingBio-basedGrove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable PouchSponsor ContentTraceability in Packaging: From Obligation to Opportunity
