Flexibles

How to succeed in the new 'Store-as-Brand' world

Identify category gaps, make your package a disruptive force, and look again at structure. The goals are offering meaningful value and cementing deep consumer relationships.

November 2, 2008

Beverage: Page 187

Recycling

Bone health in a juice bottle

In July 2008, Cincinnati-based Elations Co., began national rollout of its line of juice-based dietary supplement drinks in 8-oz Heat-Tek® PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).

November 2, 2008

Controls & machine components

Knockin' on the door

My pals at sister magazine Automation World have focused a lot of their editorial attention lately on wireless technologies.

November 2, 2008

Dairy

Swiss milk gets graphically-enhanced gabletops

Milchzentrale Bad Ragaz is banking on cartons that offer higher-profile positioning.

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

New Sharpie packs have the write (green) stuff

Switch to a theft-resistant paperboard lamination provides sustainability improvements.

November 2, 2008

Beverage

Spirits bottles celebrate contemporary artists

Edgy artwork from nine emerging artists decorates limited-edition bottles of 1800 Tequila.

November 2, 2008

Closures

Interlocking bottles blend face and body tanning

New bronzing tan-accelerator line Body Drench 2 Timer provides products for both the face and body in a single-footprint, dual-container package.

November 2, 2008

Secondary Packaging

What's hot at PACK EXPO 2008

Delta robots, swirl fillers, sustainable packaging, totally automated changeovers – here’s how to experience the innovation.

November 2, 2008

Flexible packaging

Is it a robot? A top loader? A side loader?

It’s all the above. Pro Pack Systems’ latest innovation is something you don’t see every day – a delta 3 robotic case packer. And it packs both horizontal and vertical pack patterns. PACK EXPO booth N-4457.

October 17, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

'Swirl' filling makes a splash with consumers

Swirl filling -- the latest consumer packaging innovation from PneumaticScaleAngelus – generates shelf presence.

October 6, 2008

Beverage

Retailers take on sustainability

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recently held their inaugural Sustainability Summit in Minneapolis, MN.

October 5, 2008

Digital Transformation

Smart technology illuminates spirits

Bathed in a shimmering, green light, bottles of Beam Global Spirits & Wine’s Hornitos tequila are said to be igniting excitement for the brand in bars across the country.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Smart's light still burns bright

Smart packaging thrives, with innovations that drive greater brand marketing and product communication, as well as enhance product quality and safety.

October 4, 2008