Recycling

The shrinking shelf space dilemma

Rethinking the role of package structure can assure your brand a place on shelf if you think innovatively about consumer usage occasions and adaptability with the retailer.

February 28, 2006

Cosmetics/Personal care: Page 72

Coding, Printing & Labeling

An RFID World of technology

Technology showcased at RFID World ranged from portable RFID readers to sensor-equipped RFID tags the size of credit cards.

February 28, 2006

Sustainable Packaging

Beginning the journey to sustainable packaging

When it comes to sustainable packaging, a small step in the right direction is better than no step at all. Be sure to include all supply chain stakeholders, too.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Pouch pours like a jug

Orlando, FL-based DampRid Inc. is evaluating the introduction of Day Saver-brand Ice Enemy concentrated ice melter for nationwide distribution next winter.

February 28, 2006

Cosmetics/Personal care

PET infuses soap dispenser with style and depth

The use of PET is growing in cosmetics and personal care packaging.

February 28, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tray pack 'sticks' for safety needle

Film’s strength, rigidity, and thermoforming benefits make it Now Medical’s choice for a tray that contains a patented safety needle.

January 31, 2006

Flexibles

The wrap-up: Surprising packaging

Unexpected pairings of product and package raise editors' and consumers' awareness.

January 31, 2006

Controls & machine components

Automation show joins WestPack

Complementing WestPack when it hits the Anaheim Convention Center January 31 is ATX, which will feature the latest in automation/assembly systems.

December 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

SICK, Inc: SICK, Inc: Incremental encoder

Sick Stegmann has introduced the DGS60 incremental encoder, a rugged, IP67-rated encoder available with resolution to 10ꯠ pulses for precise, reliable operation in tough environmental conditions.

December 31, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Contract soap packer enhances capacity, efficiency

Stahl Soap installs new U.S.-sourced horizontal flow-wrapper and servo-feed conveyor to meet special customer equirements.

December 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-volume retailers pile demands on packaging

Retailers expect a lot from packaging, and few require more than club stores and other high-volume outlets.

December 31, 2005

Flexible packaging

Healthcare packaging pros discuss critical issues

Healthcare packaging experts discuss counterfeiting, packaging and personalized medicine, oil/resin pricing concerns, and material and machinery advances.

December 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Winning with subtlety and sophistication--sometimes less is more

As a designer working exclusively in brands and packaging, I am getting close to the saturation level when it comes to passing judgment on good or bad design.

November 30, 2005