Closures

New canister packaging for beef jerky

In late Summer 2008, Oberto Sausage Co., Kent, WA, introduced its 30-counts of prewrapped Oh Boy!

October 2, 2008

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Flexibles

Wine debuts in barrier-coated PET bottles

In March 2008, Artisan Wine Co., British Columbia, introduced to Canadian markets its Painted Turtle brand Semillion/Chardonnay and Cabernet/Shiraz wines in 750-mL silicon oxide-coated PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).

October 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

'Purchasing Plans' update confirms slow machinery sales

For the first time, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (www.pmmi.org) has issued an update to its “Purchasing Plans Study,” asking respondents to reexamine their responses to the study earlier this year.

October 2, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Lessons learned from misdirected OEE strategies

Several suggestions on where not to look for OEE improvements.

September 29, 2008

Sustainability

Promoting PLA to the consumer

The claims made about PLA to consumers differ in their relevance, as well as in their susceptibility to attacks; therefore, strategic thought should go into their choice.

September 26, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Innerpacks solve distribution need for smaller count packs

Arpac Shrink Bundlers replace high cost chipboard sleeves or trays with shrink film. Manufacturers like the ability to send smaller count packs from Distribution Centers to local stores. See video.

September 17, 2008

Sustainability

ELAU addresses machinery at Sustainable Packaging Forum

It’s far too easy to forget the critical role of packaging machinery to achieve sustainability initiatives. Is there a collaboration gap?

September 14, 2008

Sustainability

Victoria's Secret tackles sustainability

“The key is recycling"—a candid view from LabelExpo.

September 11, 2008

Containers

Shelf-set advertising is not a cognitive exercise

Eye-tracking and other methods have their place in analyzing consumer purchase behavior. Facial coding is an emerging tool for understanding consumer experiences.

September 10, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

New servo capper suits mail order pharmacies

Mail order pharmaceutical providers find a single head servo capper from New England Machinery (PACK EXPO booth S-1648) ideal for fast turnarounds and short runs.

September 8, 2008

Case/tray packing

MARQ Case Erector Bottom Sealer

MARQ’s HPE-NS-G Case Erector Bottom Sealer will work 24/7 for your production lines. This machine utilizes a horizontal case erecting method which ensures each case is erected squarely even if it’s slightly off the specifications of the box manufacturer.

September 4, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

It's 2012---Where is your resin coming from?

Smart makers and users of packaging are already closely monitoring the performance and cost of Middle East polymers and packaging products.

August 31, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Stunning graphics enhance the treasures on beverage cans

Razor-sharp graphics are among a brand marketer’s best assets in creating the “wow” factor on packaging to boost product sales.

August 31, 2008