Containers

OFF THE SHELF: Self-heating can for coffee

Editor Pat Reynolds demonstrates the workings of a new, self-heating can now on sale in Walmart stores that comes to America from a Malaysia-based firm called Hot Can.

November 21, 2010

Beverage: Page 142

Containers

New Seventh Generation HDPE containers use 96% PCR content

Recycled milk jugs are among the materials used to produce new containers for Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly dish liquid and fabric softener.

November 20, 2010

Contract packaging

Focus on what you can control--anything can happen if you try

The economy has been going backward-to-sideways long enough. It is time to recover.

November 19, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Custom assembly and packaging provide priceless benefits

California Autism Foundation contract packaging and assembly services support several programs for adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, while growing into the third largest business in Richmond, CA.

November 19, 2010

Contract Packaging

Small-character ink-jet printer tackles co-pack challenge

Illinois Growth Enterprises Inc., a contract packager in Rockford, IL, is a nonprofit organization that provides vocational training to people with disabilities and tailors programs to meet individual worker needs.

November 18, 2010

Secondary Packaging

APM shrink wrappers are fast, flexible and easy to control

From American Packaging Machinery, a series of continuous motion servo shrink wrapping systems runs a wide variety of films at speeds up to 200+ packages per minute and are now available with automation technology from B&R.

November 17, 2010

Flow wrapping

Ilapak revolutionizes pizza packaging

Imagine a fresh – not frozen – pizza that will last months in your refrigerator. That's the aim of vacuumizing technology implemented in Ilapak's innovative new MAP flow packaging systems. And the B&R-enabled control system is PackML compliant, too.

November 16, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

AROL FT performs critical bottling inspection tasks

Arol's FT System provides complete solutions for bottling line inspection and control systems.

November 15, 2010

Beverage

Foil, rich colors strengthen Wisk's brand cues

Laundry detergent is an aisle in the store with a lot of visual "noise."

November 13, 2010

Flexibles

Recyclable holographic effect puts the 'wow' in Gillette razor

The "trifecta" in package design today is a package that delivers sales results for a brand while also being environmentally friendly and reducing materials use and costs.

November 13, 2010

Beverage

New headsets bring smooth torquing of coated closures

Damaged closures were unsightly. Overtightening made the closures a challenge in the hands of consumers. New headsets on rotary cappers solved both problems.

November 13, 2010

Sustainability

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November 13, 2010

Closures

Winemaker toasts packaging design importance

Silver Moon Winery, Dover, OH, markets a range of wines but places special emphasis on sweet and dessert wine offerings—wines made from the juices of California and New York grapes infused with selected fruits.

November 12, 2010