Filling/capping, dry

Let's go bust some clutter

Seeing is believing. When it comes to consumer branding, the apt phrase might be “seeing is buying.” More accurately, it would be “unseen is unsold,” because consumers cannot buy what they do not see.

September 30, 2005

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Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Luciano Packaging: Multifunctional vf/f/s machine

The new Key-Pak Model El-1200 produces flat-bottom, side-gusseted stand-up packages and standard pillow packages on the same vf/f/s machine. Features include quick tooling and program changeovers, stepper motor film drive system, PLC controls with color touchscreen, easy program selection from a list of various bag and product combinations, and free training on all Key-Pak models.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label/tag substrate

The Technical Paper business of Neenah Paper has introduced KIMDURA® Multi-Task, a synthetic label and tag substrate for the non-pressure-sensitive market.

September 30, 2005

Cosmetics/Personal care

GROWTH EXPECTED FOR COSMETIC CONTAINERS

U.S. demand for these containers is projected to rise 2.6% annually to 24.7 billion units by 2009 according to Cosmetic & Toiletry Chemicals, a new study from The Freedonia Group.

September 30, 2005

Consumer packaged goods

Game pack stands out in 3-D

Games are among the most colorful and alluring packs on retail shelves, so differentiation means taking things to a new height...or dimension.

September 30, 2005

Consumer packaged goods

Buy-back program announced for PLA bottles

NatureWorks LLC plans to institute a large-volume buy-back program in North America for post-consumer bottles made from its corn-based NatureWorks PLA in mixed plastic waste recycling streams.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Companies

Weber Marking Systems announced that its subsidiary company, Tape & Label Engineering, will be consolidated as a Weber label manufacturing facility.

September 30, 2005

Recycling

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Glass coating for barrier

September 30, 2005

Beverage

The wrap-up: Unintentional package humor

Every so often, we like to present a look at the amusing side of packaging. This time, we are reminded that stating the obvious can be downright funny.

September 30, 2005

Additives, coatings & inks

Smart air freshener makes scents

Airoma uses electronic charges and a memory card to create custom scents.

September 30, 2005

Secondary Packaging

Nutraceutical packaging design tips

The key to creating a good nutraceutical package means representing your brand and your product and breaking through the clutter at retail.

September 30, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Deluxe Media Services: RFID labeling of DVD boxes

All boxes of DVDs at Deluxe Media Services are transported on the main conveyor past a bar code system; those destined for RFID application are directed down a new 130'-long conveyor spur. For RFID tag commissioning, the operator applies an on-pitch RFID tag and then scans the SSCC bar code into the software. The box is then pushed through the RFID portal to write to the tag and confirm a good read. The RFID data is thus associated with the bar code data and the RFID-enabled box is ready for shipment.

August 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Adding value to both RFID and packaging

Why not concentrate on more sophisticated and advanced applications of RFID that bring added value?

August 31, 2005