Flexibles

Sleeve labels deliver 'Black Magic'

The Black Magic brand of auto care products “has heritage and equity in its shine” characteristics, says Jeffrey Lack, group manager of innovations for Shell Lubricants.

February 28, 2003

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Detergents/cleaners

Returnable packaging products

Orbis Corp. (Oconomowoc, WI), a subsidiary of Menasha Corp., now makes available a variety of returnable packaging products that incorporate antimicrobial product protection technology.

February 28, 2003

Flexibles

J.L.Clark upgrades to computer-to-plate

J.L.Clark (Rockford, IL), a manufacturer in the fields of metal decoration and fabrication as well as plastic injection molding, now offers in-house computer-to-plate (CTP) technology.

December 31, 2002

Detergents/cleaners

Chemical dispensing system

RD Industries (Omaha, NE) offers the automatic self-venting chemical dispensing system designed for product containers. Closed loop configuration features anti-reversing dry break valve that protects end user from toxic spills.

December 31, 2002

Sustainability

Effective packaging for club stores

New materials, new configurations, and new graphics are all available to companies who want to sell into club stores.

December 31, 2002

Flexible packaging

High-speed poucher consolidates control

One control integrates logic, motion, operator interface, even temperature control, for a high-speed pouching machine.

December 31, 2002

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Hardware clutter cutters

The National Hardware Show reveals improvements that leverage packaging through distinctive appeal.

November 30, 2002

Containers

Saving for Another Day

Automated induction sealing, tape dispensing, and twist-tying machinery help this cleaning products company save money by reducing labor costs and moving short-run jobs in-house.

October 31, 2002

Detergents/cleaners

Printing pays back Duckback

Flat-case printer earns eight-month payback for Duckback Products, a maker of stains, coatings, and cleaners for external wood and concrete surfaces.

October 31, 2002

Containers

Mass flow = efficiency squared

Unilever cleans up on faster changeovers and washout for monobloc mass-flow fillers on tool-less changeover lines. Network yields big savings.

September 30, 2002

Detergents/cleaners

Squeaky-clean new graphics

OxiClean Multi-Purpose Stain Remover has moved from infomercial fame to mainstream retail distribution channels.

July 31, 2002

Flexibles

Flexibles growth to continue despite 'trying' 2001

Flexible packaging technology and new product introductions will fuel sales of flexible packaging materials, which FPA forecasts to reach $21.2 billion this year.

July 31, 2002

Detergents/cleaners

Water-based ink

Zeres, Inc. (Bowling Green, OH) has developed a pH neutral, water-based ink. Spectrastat™ remains pH and viscosity stable indefinitely, eliminating the need for operators to adjust pH and viscosity levels.

June 30, 2002