Angela BarnabyCartoningSanford 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, 2001Blisters/clamshells/skin 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, 2000Conveying & accumulationTums 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, 2000Conveying & accumulationCrown 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 PackagingFoam, 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, 2000ContainersFruit 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, 2000Converting equipmentA 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, 2000Conveying & accumulationShipping 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 StoriesPACK EXPOHow The PACK Challenge Builds Tomorrow’s Packaging WorkforceThe PACK Challenge offers high school students hands-on experience in packaging, fostering industry interest and providing CPGs with opportunities to support future talent.Package DesignPackage Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft BeerRecyclingAmcor, Mondelez Norden, and Borealis Design Packaging for RecyclabilityRecyclingCPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles RemainSponsor ContentNeed a custom belt for a unique packaging challenge?
