Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Development costs discourage pharmaceutical packaging innovation

Product development costs discourage pharmaceutical packaging innovation, says Packaging Hall of Fame inductee Edward J. Bauer, senior director, product and package innovation and development, for Pittsburgh-based General Nutrition Centers.

July 1, 2009

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cleaner-product packaging spruces up

Leather CPR, Los Angeles, maker of premium leather cleaners and conditioners, granite cleaners and polishes, and carpet spot and stain removers, adopted new labeling for its products in early 2008.

July 1, 2009

Cartoning

The key to going fast is to not go slow

The idea of a high-speed Midwest rail network based around Chicago is picking up some serious steam in Washington.

July 1, 2009

Flexibles

Green tableware in PLA packaging supports premium price

Bioplastic cutlery from Nviroplast packed in a PLA carton fetch up to a 50% premium versus traditional plastic products.

June 30, 2009

Contract packaging

Packaging Automation begins 5th year

Popular online publication specializes in innovative, automated packaging machinery, sponsored by Schneider Electric/ELAU.

June 29, 2009

Consumer packaged goods

Open Innovation for packaging: A must do

Do you think you’re smart enough to go it alone?

June 5, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Industry watch

June 5, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bauer's pharmaceutical handbook lends 'Hall of Fame' packaging perspective

Professionals and students will benefit from an informative research tool now available for the healthcare packaging community.

June 5, 2009

Petfood/Pet Care

Cat food-carrier promo creates sales lift

Sales of Nestlé Purina PetCare’s Fancy Feast cat foods show a significant jump with the launch of a handy, point-of-purchase carrying case that doubles as an at-home dispenser.

June 5, 2009

Protective/transport packaging

Void-fill packaging system is the picture of success

New inflatable void-fill packaging system solves packaging problems for popular home-item distributor.

June 5, 2009

Flexibles

Cartons unveil masks during 'swine flu' outbreak

The H1N1 ‘swine flu’ outbreak offers a healthy outlook for American firm’s manufacturing/packaging operations.

June 5, 2009

Flexibles

Air cushion system helps Blind Center of Nevada see benefits

Machine produces air cushions that replace EPS 'peanuts' in protecting reconditioned electronic items, saving space and pleasing customers.

June 4, 2009

Sustainability

Pad packing cuts costs, materials

Cleanser manufacturer SerVaas Laboratories cleans up on costs and materials savings when it swaps its shipping cases for shrink-wrapped pad packs for retail and distribution.

June 4, 2009