Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Contract packager works with machine supplier to meet customer demands

To flexibly meet customer demand for shorter runs and multiple products, German contract packager KLOCKE works with its machinery supplier to train employees to quickly set up and changeover machinery.

June 17, 2010

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Sustainability

2010 NACD awards honor innovation

Twenty-three packages representing a range of industries are lauded by the National Association of Container Distributors.

June 7, 2010

Closures

Pepperl + Fuchs: Magnetic encoders

The MNI40 Incremental Rotary Encoder from Pepperl+Fuchs is a magnetic, non-contact encoder that utilizes a zero-contact (magnetic) connection between the encoder sensor and magnetic wheel, enabling speed measurement without ball bearings.

June 5, 2010

Flexibles

Package appropriateness

Some package styles just plain fit certain product groups. A box of cereal, a tube of toothpaste, a bag of chips, a can of beans, a can of soup, a bottle of milk, a bottle of beer, a bottle of wine—in every case we automatically associate the package format with the product.

June 5, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

Hand sanitizer container takes Best of Show for NACD

An attractive yet functional container for a line of foaming hand sanitizers makes this product stand out on shelf, as well as at home on countertops, ensuring regular use.

June 4, 2010

Flexible packaging

PTI thrives on inspection/metal detection systems

Contract manufacturer’s Royston, GA, facility uses machinery for quality, also gaining economic benefits.

June 4, 2010

Labels

OFF THE SHELF: Hand soap and pickles--2 takes on package graphics

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at a PET container of hand soap in a pump dispenser and also at a six pack of shelf-stable pickle packs to make a few comments on sustainability and package graphics.

May 28, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Personna M5 shaving system earns AmeriStar Award

Supply chain collaboration leads to a clamshell design that puts the package on a par with American Safety Razor’s five-blade, state-of-the-art product.

May 25, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

Luxe Pack panel: Innovation essential for keeping shoppers interested

With cash-strapped consumers watching every penny, luxury brands will need to explore every possibility to engage them and move beyond their cynicism.

May 25, 2010

Containers

OFF THE SHELF: L'Oreal's cleverly functional package

Senior editor Anne Marie Mohan demonstrates how a skin scrubbing device becomes part of the packaging in L'Oreal's new go 360 Clean exfoliating scrub.

May 21, 2010

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Brunei eyes global halal market...

May 18, 2010

Converting equipment

Middle East, Africa sees new product boom...

May 18, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

Topshop among brands bringing quirky design to cosmetics, fragrances

Roughly drawn illustrations and smudges are among the line’s visual elements. There’s also a trend toward looking to other categories for design inspiration.

May 17, 2010