Additives, coatings & inks

Neocork is winning converts in Napa Valley

Among the first to use a newly developed synthetic wine cork called Neocork(TM) was Lane Tanner winery of Napa, CA. Lane Tanner, owner of the 14-year-old winery, says that her switch from organic to synthetic corks has greatly reduced the number of bottles in which wine has been spoiled by oxygen ingress.

November 30, 1999

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Sustainability

California battle looms over plastics recycling

Plastics recycling and recycled content of containers initiate new legislative conflicts in California. Industry and environmentalists appear polarized, as legislators look for common ground.

October 31, 1999

Flexibles

Aseptic filling sans sterilants

When a Colombian beverage marketer became the first to produce a packaged version of the popular Avena drink, the company used aseptic technology that was simple and secure.

October 31, 1999

Flexible packaging

Favorable market conditions foster growth in flexibles

Flexible packaging material sales are expected to reach nearly $18.1 billion this year, a 3.7% increase from 1998. Converters expect the surgical/medical markets to show the strongest growth during the next five years.

October 31, 1999

Conveying & accumulation

Accraply, Inc A Division of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc: Wraparound labeler

The Model 35PW product handling and labeling system from Accraply (Plymouth, MN) applies paper, film or thin p-s labels to rectangular and cylindrical containers at speeds to 800/min.

October 31, 1999

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

National Starch & Chemical Co. (Bridgewater, NJ): Peter Salis, group vp, Food and Industrial Starch divs.

October 31, 1999

Conveying & accumulation

Egg codes convey Rose Acre's quality commitment

By ink-jet coding directly onto eggs as well as on outer cartons, Rose Acre Farms believes it enjoys a competitive edge.

October 31, 1999

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: International agreements

NOVA Chemicals Corp. (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) has signed a binding agreement with Royal Dutch/Shell Group (Breda, the Netherlands) to acquire Shell's European solid polystyrene and expandable polystyrene business.

October 31, 1999

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, TN) has opened a state-of-the-art Customer Solutions Center in Longview, TX.

October 31, 1999

Converting equipment

Bayer pours into lawn-and-garden containers

Spotted at the August National Hardware Show in Chicago were containers from Bayer-Pursell that are notable for their combination of functionality and good looks.

October 31, 1999

Sustainability

FDA pressed to 'repackage' 120-day approval program

Congress appears likely to provide at least part of the $6 million needed to get a new 120-day notification program off the ground by Oct. 1. But many manufacturers are concerned with how the FDA will administer the program.

September 30, 1999

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

Promo labeler

The InFlex Labeler(TM) from EPI Labelers (New Freedom, PA) applies p-s promotional labels to the inside of a package. Suitable for sweepstakes, coupons and game pieces.

September 30, 1999

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation: USDA-approved AC motor

Rockwell Automation-Dodge/Reliance (Greenville, SC) is extending its Reliance Electric® line with the Easy Clean(TM) AC motor. Suitable for the food industry, the Easy Clean offers zinc chromate-plated hardware that provides corrosion protection and USDA-approved white, epoxy paint finish.

September 30, 1999