Coding, Printing & Labeling

Malibu Wellness pumps new packaging

A polypropylene container that includes a no dip-tube dispensing pump provides waste-free dispensing and fits within a reusable outer SAN container, helping Malibu market its EC Mode skin-care products to salons, spas, and dermatologists.

September 5, 2007

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Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/Dressings

Tried and true is alive and kickin'

For brands that have earned icon status, the single most powerful marketing tool is an identity that synthesizes authenticity and relevance.

September 5, 2007

Cosmetics/Personal care

Accurate application is the key

American Supplement Technologies finds a labeler that applies full wraparound pressure-sensitive labels to a rectangular bottle of tanning lotion.

September 5, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

Field Guide to Sustainable Packaging due out soon

Editor’s Note: Convinced that the need for reliable information and insight on the subject of sustainable packaging has never been greater,

September 5, 2007

Flexibles

Breaking through performance thresholds

One perfect word summarizes the sustainable packaging movement:less.

September 5, 2007

Dairy

Skin care products sport new foamer pumps

London, England-based Care by Stella McCartney has selected the F2 Finger Pump Foamer from

September 5, 2007

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Lessons from China are for your quality program

At some point, headlines about problematic products from China give one leave to ask, What’s up with China?

September 5, 2007

Consumer packaged goods

Industry watch

CompaniesFKI Logistex opened a new 31,000 sq’ Technology & Education Center in Cincinnati, OH,

September 5, 2007

Cartoning

Serpa Casepacker gets new servo modules

Serpa’s all-servo P200 Balcony Casepaker now uses PacDrive Intelligent Servo Modules to maximum advantage for pharmaceutical applications.

August 24, 2007

Containers

The many different facets of glass packaging and sustainability

Sometimes assumptions about sustainability can obscure the clear facts.

August 15, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: On-board safety

The Bosch Rexroth IndraDrive with Safety-On-Board features Safe Motion™ technology, a reliable safety solution directly in the drive that incorporates advanced integrated safety functions and complies with the latest international standards.

August 9, 2007

Conveying & accumulation

Picking, packing, and palletizing with robots

Robotics—a flexible automation system that improves productivity, quality, and workforce capabilities—continues making inroads into packaging.

August 9, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

Package design for a sustainable future

Pressure on business to embrace sustainability is increasing daily. The most widely-accepted response for sustainable packaging is a "cradle-to-cradle" approach that inspires design and engineering of packaging systems that balance health, environment, and safety benefits with bottom-line cost considerations.

August 9, 2007