Flexibles

Plastic strapping and sustainability

Here's a look at how plastic strapping fares in the era of sustainability.

February 23, 2011

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Containers

Jars made from styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) plastic

Classique Jewel Jars from O.Berk are available in .5 oz. and 1 oz. (both with 43mm neck finish), 2 oz. (with 56mm neck finish), and 4 oz. (with 63mm neck finish) sizes.

February 9, 2011

Bakery/Snack

The sixth sense

Packaging that appeals to the consumer's five senses is a competitive advantage, but a marketer would do well to develop a sixth sense, too.

February 1, 2011

Cosmetics/Personal care

Laura Mercier provides custom options for cosmetics pack

Alternative pan inserts and lid-embellishment options create different looks for the limited-edition Luxe Color palette.

January 28, 2011

Containers

HDPE ovals provide trendy look for haircare line

SunPure Beauty line attracts salon customers with luxury look.

January 6, 2011

Contract Packaging

Forecasting drives co-packer use

Stila Cosmetics produces distinctive packaging while also answering the need for speed by planning strategically for purchasing components through its contract packagers.

January 4, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Supply chain helps Stila Cosmetics achieve the 'fashion-forward' look

Frequent package changes, including seasonal packs, are the norm at the California-based company. Contract manufacturers and packagers deliver on the need for speed.

January 3, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Combination shrink wrapper/case packer uses robotic pick-and-place

New from Polypack, the new All-In-One servo-driven machine comprises a robotic pick-and-place shrink bundler integrated with a case packer that can handle multiple product configurations, allows for minimal changeover, and provides versatile loading and collation.

November 29, 2010

Cartons and boxes

Refreshed packs reflect improved Luvs diaper

November 28, 2010

Labels

Savvy marketers are leaning on value-added labels

Market niches are becoming more defined, with shorter production runs. With a shift in thinking, brands can improve ‘pickup power’ via an under-leveraged portion of the package—the label.

November 28, 2010

Flexibles

Foiled plans might or might not be good

Aluminum foil has long held its own as a barrier material, but there are competitors.

November 21, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

Innovative bathroom tissue carton earns AmeriStar award

The opportunity: Develop a convenient, innovative package to encourage consumer acceptance of tissue products made from recycled material.

November 18, 2010

Flexibles

Recyclable holographic effect puts the 'wow' in Gillette razor

The "trifecta" in package design today is a package that delivers sales results for a brand while also being environmentally friendly and reducing materials use and costs.

November 13, 2010