Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Pedigree paralysis no more

FDA mandate for secondary wholesalers may help drive RFID into drug distribution chain.

August 31, 2006

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Secondary Packaging

Sealing Dvd

A new DVD from National Starch explains the advantages and benefits of the Easy-Pac™ Package Sealing Solution. DVD includes a product overview, as well as testimonials from a major regional bottler operating multiple Easy-Pac systems on its case and carton sealing lines.

August 31, 2006

Containers

New Pet Recycling Technology

Nova-Pack Europe 2006 will feature a presentation by Plastic Technologies and Products (PTP) describing a patented new method of recycling post-consumer PET.

August 31, 2006

Consumer packaged goods

Cartoner Eliminates Hand-Boxing Bottleneck

For Brown Manufacturing Co., Decatur, GA, hand-painting bottle openers was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. But when the company finally replaced hand painting with pad printing after more than 75 years, the bottleneck in the operation shifted to hand boxing.

August 31, 2006

Closures

Unilever Phase-In Makes Transition To PET 'Seamless'

Often, when a product changes packaging materials, the move is an “all at once” proposition across the entire product line. Unilever Foods opted to phase in the transition of its Hellmann’s mayonnaise from glass jars into PET containers.

August 31, 2006

Consumer packaged goods

Persuading Consumers Who Don't Listen

Online marketing and emerging media experts lay out strategies for captivating the experiential consumer in an increasingly interactive world.

August 31, 2006

Closures

Paint this winner gold

DuPont Awards’ 19th editionThe 19th annual DuPont Awards Competition once again shines the spotlight on innovation in packaging. From 135 entries, 26 packs received awards.

August 31, 2006

Flexible packaging

Around The Industry

Sonoco opens innovation center near P&G in Cincinnati Major consumer products manufacturers say they would be served more efficiently if their outsourcing partners located either adjacent to the product manufacturer’s facilities or in transportation hubs.

July 31, 2006

Contract Packaging

Supply Chain Convergence

Contract packaging is merging with contract logistics—a benefit to product manufacturers as they tighten their supply chains. But co-packers who fail to adapt will fall behind.

July 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Dimensions Of Turnkey Service: The'General Contractor'

Assemblies Unlimited positions itself as the ‘point’ for entrepreneurial marketers, using a national network of suppliers to deliver services from design to logistics.

July 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

The looming impact of integration, WiFi, RFID

Technological advances have already driven dramatic improvements in manufacturing.

July 31, 2006

Closures

Consumer packaging insights help Preen stay on top

If you’re No. 1 in your product category and want to stay there, consumers will give you clues on how to stay on top if you ask the right questions.

July 31, 2006

Flexibles

Environmental stewardship

Scotts uses packaging to instruct on applying fertilizer responsibly.

July 31, 2006