Angela BarnabyPrimary packagingSanford sold on 'cell' conceptIn-line marker assembly and packaging, featuring an eight-station automatic heat-sealing unit, helps manufacturer increase production, save labor costs and meet just-in-time needs.January 31, 2001Primary packagingRemedent's new package turns headsManufacturer of an unconventional toothbrush addresses consumer requests and increases sales with a switch from blister packaging to a clear PETG tube.December 31, 2000Primary packagingTums packages sealed with a twistSmithKline Beecham breaks new ground with an oval-shaped, induction-sealed foil membrane beneath a twist-off cap. Benefits include reduced downtime and less scrap.October 31, 2000Primary packagingCrown Candy receives royal wrapperCandy maker purchases new horizontal flow wrapper for wrapping large, coconut bon bons. The PC-controlled machine reduces changeover, increases line speeds and simplifies the packaging process.September 30, 2000Secondary/end-of-lineFoam, glorious foam!Molded foam end caps with a living hinge improve protection, increase warehouse space and reduce shipping costs for Hughes, a telecommunications satellite equipment manufacturer.July 31, 2000Materials & containersFruit flourishes with first-class accommodationsFlorida grapefruit buyer switches to new fiber partition system to ship fragile grapefruit to Japan, dramatically reducing complaints of damaged fruit.June 30, 2000Primary packagingA measure of successHydro Agri North America gains a foothold in the holding-tank treatment market, thanks to a redesigned package that includes built-in product measurement.April 30, 2000Primary packagingShipping problems warrant 'krafty' solutionMathews Conveyor saves time, money and reputation by re-evaluating its void-fill packaging for the shipment of small spare parts.April 30, 2000Coding, printing & labelingPlugged-in package takes top prizeSleek and colorful, the computer mouse-like package for a line of “extreme” hair care products nabs NACD’s “Best of Show” honor.March 31, 2000Coding, printing & labelingArtistry adorns luxury liquor packageLimited-edition premium bourbon from Jim Beam looks regal in a package loaded with special touches, including the most delicate of hand-applied decals.February 29, 2000Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesPEI 2022Latest Packaging Automation Trends for Cosmetics, Beauty CareWe asked Cosmetics & Beauty packaging veteran Dave Hoenig to scour the aisles of PACK EXPO to see what trends he felt were notable. Smart automation and cobots both stood out, as did improved late-stage customization capabilities among printers.Package DesignIoPP’s Inaugural ‘Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging’ Course a SuccessSustainabilityTru Earth’s Detergent Strips Eliminate the Weight of WaterSustainabilityRefillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations by Walmart, Ball, and Bravo SierraSustainabilityGlobal Commitment Signatories to Miss 2025 Plastic Reduction Goals
