Sustainability

Sweetener packaging is sweetened by reusable IBCs

Handling of liquid sweeteners is greatly improved since multiwall corrugated totes were replaced by collapsible, reusable 275-gal IBCs.

September 30, 1998

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Converting equipment

Packagers reach for new technology at Pack Expo

Pack Expo displays the technology of the future at McCormick Place, November 8 to 12. Together with the International Exposition for Food Processors, attendees will roam 1.2 million sq' of exhibits, making it the largest North American packaging show ever.

September 30, 1998

Controls & Machine Components

Forum for Adhesive Closure Technologies: Case packaging trends

A new white paper, "Case packaging trends drive evaluation of sealing methodology," examines the trend toward upgraded shipping cases and their use as product marketing tools.

September 30, 1998

Conveying & accumulation

Bringing a glacier to the consumer

On Vancouver Island, a brand new PET bottling line fed by an in-line stretch blow-molding machine is packaging right from a glacier some of the purest water on the planet.

September 30, 1998

Beverage

Chicago stays in Pack Expo plans

Despite other show relocations and big new facilities near Orlando, FL, Pack Expo's sponsor tells Packaging World that it expects improvements andwill keep the show at McCormick Place.

September 30, 1998

Beverage

The color of branding

A design veteran formerly with Kraft and P&G cites package examples that succeeded in meeting brand positioning objectives-plus some that did not.

September 30, 1998

Sustainable Packaging

Packagers reach for new technology at Pack Expo (sidebar)

Hall of Famers and Sealed Air Corp. to be honored at PEF banquet

September 30, 1998

Controls & Machine Components

The color of branding (sidebar)

What colors mean

September 30, 1998

Containers

Kraft keeps recruiting pipeline flowing

Recruiting of new packaging people-high-quality, skilled personnel-is an increasingly difficult job these days, thanks to the low unemployment rates that have spurred this economy.

September 30, 1998

Controls & Machine Components

Smart systems improve line efficiency

The more packagers know about their equipment, the better they can fine-tune it. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software has already proven a benefit to some packagers. Part one of a two-part analysis.

September 30, 1998

Beverage

Pack Expo week is a machinery extravaganza and more

Swirling around Pack Expo 98 are seminars and technical conferences that round out the Pack Expo experience. Courses from IoPP.

September 30, 1998

Beverage

GPI names 12 Clear Choice winners

The Glass Packaging Institute (Washington, DC) named 12 Clear Choice Award Winners for 1998. New in '98 is the Glass Classics category, intended to highlight the competition's 10th anniversary, and the winner was Canandaigua Wine Co.

September 30, 1998

Beverage

What packagers want in turnkey projects

Exclusive survey of medium to large manufacturers reveals the services they want-and need. Documentation, engineering design and electrical engineering are the main areas of assistance required.

August 31, 1998