Beverage

Spirits bottles celebrate contemporary artists

Edgy artwork from nine emerging artists decorates limited-edition bottles of 1800 Tequila.

November 2, 2008

Other Packaged Goods: Page 128

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

Consumer packaged goods

Fully automatic case former with tilt-out tape head and toolless changeover

The WF20 and WF30 Series from Wexxar/BEL are fully automatic case formers with tape head and toolless changeover.

October 24, 2008

Cartoning

Servo cartoner delivers speed and accuracy

Z Automation’s latest Schneider Electric-equipped servo cartoner features motorized setup and remote diagnostics/operation.

October 17, 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

Consumer packaged goods

Solvent-free overwrap

Rollprint offers Triad, a new high-barrier, solvent-free overwrap that has been developed using the company’s proprietary metallocene-based sealant chemistry.

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

Consumer packaged goods

Extended-content labels

Cortegra has introduced its new cost-effective extended-content labels (ECL) with proprietary designs for information-rich products, multiple language translations, and lengthy and complex drug facts.

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

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Taking aim at OEE

Is your company on-target with your OEE program? If not, you may want to reconsider.

October 4, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

A variety of machinery advice

Some additional packaging equipment advice that’s worth passing along.

October 4, 2008