Filling/capping, dry

Washer, filler, capper for 3,5,6-G bottles

ZYI offers its washer, filler and capper all-in-one machine.

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Consumer packaged goods

Nanotechnology packs promise: supplier list

Following is a list of companies included in our story, Nanotechnology packs promise.

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Cosmetics/Personal care

'Glass' polymer selected for shower gel

YSL Beauté, the Paris-based cosmetics brand now owned by Gucci, selected a copolyester, Glass Polymer, from Eastman Chemical for the package for its Alexander McQueen Kingdom shower gel.

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Labels

DESIGN

Graphics for an organic tea bottleHonest Tea now offers its organic, ready-to-drink teas in 100% recyclable plastic bottles with a panel-less design for a sleeker, more eye-catching look that highlights the healthy, low-sugar/low-carb profile of the teas.

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Consumer packaged goods

People

Jennifer L. Altstadt was named president of Weatherchem Corp.

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Conveying & accumulation

Companies

Hartness Intl.

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Bio-based

From soap to nuts

Soap producer Tikvah and brownie manufacturer Raw Indulgence market organic products in a transparent cellulose film made from wood pulp.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Nanotechnology packs promise

Nanotechnology is expected to deliver improved strength and barrier properties to flexible and rigid packaging materials, although widespread commercial use may be years away.

September 30, 2004

Labels

Phillips abandons cork for screw cap

Torqued-on pilfer-proof cap from England looks like conventional capsule, but twists open easily.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

IoPP gets down to business

New initiatives on many fronts help the IoPP write a dynamic new chapter in continuing packaging education.

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Consumer packaged goods

Net improvements (sidebar)

Vice president of Chapters Jane Chase says the organization “has made huge strides to connect with members.” The one stride she singles out is the www.iopp.org Web site.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Handbook covers RFID labeling

RFID Labeling is basically a 211-page white paper in the form of a softbound handbook that’s timely, packaging-centric, useful and will be available free at Pack Expo.

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Filling/capping, dry

First US servo capper from Pneumatic Scale

At PACK EXPO, Pneumatic Scale launches the first US rotary servo-driven bottle capper.

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