Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Complemar to co-pack razors for several retailers

Assembly and packaging production of the ShaveMate Diva razor and Titan 6-Blade razor have been awarded to Complemar Packaging and Fulfillment (www.complemar.com).

December 4, 2008

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Amazon identifies frustration-free packaging

The online retailer addresses consumer frustrations through Web pages featuring users' videos and photos, recommendations—and those packages that draw consumers' ire.

December 3, 2008

Labels

Authentication--are brands under siege?

A pervasive air of secrecy makes trends in brand protection tough to track. But three authentication efforts shed light on some of the solutions being explored.

December 3, 2008

Sustainability

Economic concerns battle convenience for supremacy

Escalating oil costs have an impact on both packagers and consumers, driving new food and beverage packaging trends. But convenience is still top-of-mind for many.

December 3, 2008

Cartoning

Bottling lines bump up nail-polish production

Super quick-changeover nail-polish packaging lines help OPI keep cranking out the colors. Custom cartoners complement high-speed filling.

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry Watch

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hey, do eat that, you know where it's been

The United States imports a lot of the food you eat, and now more of it will be labeled with its country of origin.

November 2, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Maintenance matters

Advice regarding packaging machinery maintenance, including a tip about FMEA.

November 2, 2008

Closures

Interlocking bottles blend face and body tanning

New bronzing tan-accelerator line Body Drench 2 Timer provides products for both the face and body in a single-footprint, dual-container package.

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Video: Three labeling applications

LSI - Labeling Systems demonstrates three diverse labeling applications in this short video. Wrap-around labelers apply labels onto personal care primary packages.

October 28, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

'Swirl' filling makes a splash with consumers

Swirl filling -- the latest consumer packaging innovation from PneumaticScaleAngelus – generates shelf presence.

October 6, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Glass-like clear polymer

Invista has developed Polyclear® Crystal™ PET 3302, a polymer with glass-like clarity for food, beverage, and beauty product packaging.

October 5, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Shape as brand message form leaves competitors in the dust

Shelf Impact! has been talking to a lot of package-design consultants who track trends such as the use of color and shape, and the consensus is that more brand owners are beginning to “get it” about using shape not just for shape’s sake, but to work holistically with graphic elements to convey brand meaning.

October 4, 2008