Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Distributors remain big factor in purchases

Exclusive reader survey reveals packaging distributors continue to influence a high percentage of materials and machinery purchases.

May 31, 2002

Cosmetics/Personal care: Page 96

Flexibles

Crest 'books' info-paneled carton

In a novel approach, a carton’s informational fold-out fifth panel enlightens users about the benefits of Crest Whitestrips.

May 31, 2002

Flexibles

Are distributors valued? (sidebar cont.)

The survey allowed participants to explain how they felt about buying through distributors. Here’s a sampling of both the positive and negative comments about distributors:

May 31, 2002

Closures

2002 NACD Packaging Awards

Packaging World highlights the Gold Award winners of the National Assn. of Container Distributors 2002 Awards.

May 31, 2002

Flexibles

Green designs artfully presented

Ambitious and authoritative coverage of green, or environmentally friendly packaging, tastefully presented from a design perspective.

April 30, 2002

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

EastPack opens in New York

Co-located with three other shows in New York City’s Javits Center, EastPack 2002 runs June 4 through June 6. A full IoPP conference schedule is part of the package.

April 30, 2002

Flexible packaging

Avail's upgrades up close

What did Avail Medical get for its $180ꯠ investment—comprising all costs including shipping—in its most recent machine improvements for a vertical form/fill/seal machine? In short, plenty.

March 31, 2002

Controls & Machine Components

Siko Products, Inc: Measuring linear displacement

The miniature SG10 wire-actuated encoder from Siko Products (Dexter, MI) is for measuring lengths to 1000 mm (39.4”). Suitable for small machine displacements, the SG10 converts linear movement into precise rotational values.

February 28, 2002

Flexibles

Pouch-making par excellence

When Toronto-based MAC Cosmetics recently reformulated its Pro Lash mascara, management also executed a dramatic package redesign. Out went the carton, which is used almost universally for mascara products, and in came a custom-designed stand-up pouch.

February 28, 2002

Closures

New product takes on bold look

In January, Dover, DE-based Playtex Products released its first daily facial care moisturizer under its Banana Boat line of sun-protection products.

February 28, 2002

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Packagers share green thoughts (sidebar)

Who participated in the survey

February 28, 2002

Sustainable Packaging

Packagers share green thoughts

An exclusive Packworld.com survey reveals packagers’ thoughts and advice about environmentally friendly packaging.

February 28, 2002

Contract Packaging

Consumers power packaging (sidebar)

Who participated in survey

February 28, 2002