Secondary Packaging

Pester robotic case erector & packer

Pester Pac Automation launched a new robot arm design for its 60 cpm, 8-axis servo case packer at interpack, among other new machines.

May 2, 2008

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Reusable/Returnable

2008 packaged goods trends--top 10 countdown...

#10—Probiotics are everywhere.

April 17, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

High-speed digital video recorders help P&G analyze packaging line problems

At its packaging facility in Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, England, Procter & Gamble UK contract packages a range of premium perfume products in container sizes from 30mL to 125mL. Brand names include Dolce & Gabanna, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Laura Biagotti, and Baldessarini.

April 14, 2008

Containers

The modern retail-packaging conundrum

What is the role of product packaging, given the fast-changing face of retailing and consumer demand now?

April 9, 2008

Containers

CR caps for plastic tubes

World Wide Packaging is expanding its market with newchild-resistant caps for plastic tubes,

April 7, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Resolver-based drive

Lenze-AC Techhas released the resolver-based Model 941 PositionServo Drive.

April 4, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Incremental encoders

SICK STEGMANN’s DFS 60 Incremental Encoders are now available in blind hollow shaft versions.

April 3, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Supporting a 'greenbox' initiative

"Innovative" and "sustainable" are two words that Diamond Packaging and Diamond Contract Manufacturing mention often when discussing their packaging operations.

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

On the move

Hugh Calloway has joined Macatawa Holdings, LLC—Praxis Packaging, Grand Rapids, MI, as senior account manager and packaging engineer.

March 31, 2008

Contract Packaging

Ready to innovate? CP 08 is the place to be

If you’re looking to introduce or expand on an innovative mind-set at your company, consider attending Contract Packaging magazine’s CP 08: Succeeding With Contract Packaging conference.

March 31, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

On-the-fly or stationary permanent, high quality small character marking of metalized materials

The new e-SolarMark fiber laser marking system from Matthews provides on-the-fly or stationary permanent, high quality small character marking of metalized materials, such as packaging foils and metals. With no consumables and an average life of 100,000 working hours, this new air-cooled laser marking system requires less space - and consumes less energy than typical YAG lasers.

March 20, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pro Mach acquires Labeling Systems, Inc.

New division expands labeling, and coding and marking solutions portfolio for Pro Mach.

March 20, 2008

Containers

1-piece oval tubes

World Wide Packaging offers patented 1-piece oval tubes that feature custom-made, injection-molded flip-top caps, angled applicators, and dome caps.

March 4, 2008