Secondary Packaging

Load containment system

3M will display its Stretchable Tape Load Containment System, a two-part system that helps prevent loads from tipping, vibrating, and shifting.

October 10, 2006

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pack Expo International turns 50

The year's largest resource for all things packaging comes to Chicago with two new technology pavilions for attendees to visit. Also debuting: Pack Expo Selects.

October 8, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bag labeler

Suitable for coffee, pasta, and more, the Top of Bag Labeler from EPI is designed to apply labels to hold down the top of bags and/or to be used as a reclosable feature.

October 7, 2006

Beverage

Wyeth says measure first, then automate

Wyeth designed its two new high-speed liquid filling lines with networked exchange of information as a high priority. Published OEE reports are routinely available.

October 7, 2006

Recycling

Survey: Perception huge in beverage packaging

Consumers strongly prefer glass for beer and liquor. The ‘cold threshold' makes plastic ideal for water but not for beer. Soda lovers are divided on packaging choice.

October 7, 2006

Dairy

Integrated system boosts efficiencies

Richmond Baking meets upgraded speed and capacity goals by installing six new v/f/f/s bagging lines.

October 6, 2006

Flexible packaging

The incredible flexible pouch

Economies of scale drive pouch costs down, while shelf appeal and convenience features deliver on the marketer's need to differentiate.

October 6, 2006

Closures

Detergent packs roll onto shelves

Packed inside an unusual conical sleeve is a clamshell or two used as both mold and container for this new kind of laundry detergent.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Labels be nimble! Labels be quick!

Meat packer expands into new markets with digitally printed labels that can be turned around in as little as 24 hours.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Servos bring flexibility to re-engineered labeler

Integrated servo motor/drives on the rotating carousel of a 12-station labeler permit nearly limitless bottle size changeovers.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Anheuser-Busch's Packaging Steps To The Plate

St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch continues to use package graphics focusing on sports such as baseball, football, and auto racing to market its brews.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Coors comes in to the cold

Cold wrap bottles and cooler box help Coors deliver ‘Rocky Mountain cold refreshment' to consumers.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Wine embraces classic appeal

A new design for Inglenook Wine from Centerra Wine Co., Canandaigua, NY, imparts a more traditional look to the 125-plus-year-old brand.

October 5, 2006