Conveying & accumulation

Cornering device

Cornerstone Automation Systems has released the CASI CD-160 for cornering cartons in the automatic and compliance labeling process.

July 12, 2007

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Cartoning

More lessons learned

PW asked for your packaging advice, and more than 440 shared their wisdom and insights.

July 11, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tamper-guarding air gun ammo

Pellet manufacturer improves blister packaging to enhance product in-store security.

July 11, 2007

Containers

Bush Brothers sticks it to glue problems

New can label adhesive applicators reduce adhesive use by 25%.

July 11, 2007

Consumer packaged goods

Coming out of the turn...Derby-themed bourbon

Woodford Reserve Distillery found an innovative way to leverage its sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby through packaging. The uniquely decorated bottles support the distillery’s Woodford Reserve bourbon whiskey as a super-premium brand that, like the Derby, stands apart from competitors.

July 11, 2007

Beverage

Jazzed-up presentation fetches $249 for CD box set

Here’s another commemorative package that increases the “ring” at retail. In this case, it’s $249 for a commemorative box set of jazz music. Planet Propaganda (www.planetpropaganda.com),  a design agency, designed the packaging and 80-page booklet for “Talking Jazz,” Ben Sidran’s CD box set; only 1,000 sets are being released.

July 11, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

'Greening' brings concentrated thoughts

Seven key questions to ask if you are considering packaging source reduction via concentrated reformulations.

July 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

How 'champions' help P&G cultivate a design culture

Brand design is so much more than the artistic veneer it once was. It’s about orchestrating and delivering a total experience based on a deep understanding of what the consumer wants. When orchestrated perfectly, the design provides brand differentiation and delivers an experience that’s positive, memorable, and unexpected.

July 3, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wal-Mart links RFID, sustainability

According to the retailer, RFID can help reduce greenhouse gases.

July 2, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

B&R Industrial Automation: On-site mobility with the B&R Mobile Panel

Ergonomic, light and extremely impact-resistant. These qualities define the six new handheld operating devices in the MP40 and MP50 lines of the B&R Mobile Panel.

June 22, 2007

Secondary Packaging

General Mills: packaging equipment must be 'worth it'

At the second annual Packaging Automation Forum sponsored by ELAU and other automation suppliers, packagers zeroed in on the supply chain impact of flexible, standards-based automation technologies on the packing floor. The keynote speaker in particular nailed the topic.

June 18, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Ethernet/ip scanner module

The new Ethernet/IP scanner module OM-NE was designed by Elau to meet the requirements of builders in the U.S. market.

June 11, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Anti-counterfeiting strategies begin to take shape

From the automotive aftermarket to personal-care products to pharmaceuticals, new brand authentication and anti-counterfeiting initiatives are swimming into view.

June 11, 2007