Flexibles

Redesigned mousetrap takes category to new level

As the Scotts Co. designed an improved mousetrap, it also issued this challenge to its creative team: Design a package that is on a par with the new product.

April 3, 2010

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Containers

Soft Scrub extends brand by changing cleaning behavior

Are you looking to create a brand extension?

April 3, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Thermal shipper protects H1N1 vaccines for Chicago

To prepare for a possible H1N1 pandemic, the Chicago Dept. of Public Health employed 100 insulated shippers to maintain refrigerated vials used to deliver 100,000 doses of the vaccine.

April 1, 2010

Sustainability

Solid gains in bottle-to-bottle recycling

Closed-loop, bottle-to-bottle recycling is taking a big leap forward in a Canadian town called Shelburne, some 60 miles north of Toronto.

April 1, 2010

Sustainability

A Primer: Packaging and phytosanitation

Companies involved in international shipments need to know about phytosanitation, in general, and ISPM-15, in particular.

March 31, 2010

Flexible packaging

The ties that more than bind

Specialty, multi-functional adhesives are a concept for the times.

March 24, 2010

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Costco's treasure hunt strategy strikes again

Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds went shopping at his local Costco with one or two things on his list. But a few items not on his list were not to be denied.

March 19, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

SEW-Eurodrive USA: Helical gear reducers

SEW-Eurodrive’s RESF37 and KESA37 stainless steel helical and helical bevel gear reducers resist bacteria, chemicals and processes common to the food processing industry.

March 18, 2010

Containers

Talk about inhaling your food...

March 16, 2010

Contract Packaging

Powerful emotions surface as packaging pros weigh in on economic uncertainty

The impact of the 2009 economy evoked strong emotions among salary survey respondents who expressed everything from despair over lost jobs to enthusiasm about new opportunities.

March 16, 2010

Detergents/cleaners

Bona introduces floor-care systems in reusable tote

Unique package design aligns with company’s commitment to sustainable floor care.

March 15, 2010

Containers

OFF THE SHELF: Ergonomically designed Soft Scrub

Marketing and design editor Jim George points out the ergonomic advantages designed into a trigger spray package for a new Soft Scrub product from the Dial Corp.

March 12, 2010

Flexibles

Compostable wrapper for chocolate supports company's eco-vision

Environmentally conscious coffee, tea, and chocolate company chooses earth-friendly packaging for its Fair Trade chocolate from Ecuador.

March 11, 2010