Workforce

Food and Package Engineering book takes holistic approach

University of Illinois professor examines interconnected industries in covering package engineering.

September 21, 2011

Other Packaged Goods: Page 75

Cosmetics/Personal care

Nautical theme inspires vintage graphics for soap pack

Inspired by old-world utilitarian objects that were built to last, IZOLA of New York City has carefully curated a whimsical collection of bathroom accessories that combines functional everyday staples with antiquity. The IZOLA collection is offered in five distinct themes, one of which, Maritime, uses a nautical motif.

September 14, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

OFF THE SHELF: Twist off blister pack

Editor Pat Reynolds checks in from Packaging World's Pine Lake office with a NatraLock first: A twist-off blister pack for Berkley brand fishing line.

September 12, 2011

Containers

2011 Clear Choice Awards

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced the winners of its 2011 Clear Choice Awards.

September 12, 2011

Consumer packaged goods

Video: Package design capabilities video

Quick video tour of the package design capabilities of Xpedx consists of interviews with top Xpedx package design executives and demonstrations of capabilities and real-life customer examples.

September 9, 2011

Petfood/Pet Care

Keeping dog treats metal-free

A manufacturer of dog treats and chews, TFH Publications takes no chances when it comes to metal detection technology on its plant floor.

September 1, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Induction sealer secures products & contracts

Green cleaning-products company squelches leakers and lands more business by incorporating induction seals for certain distribution channels.

August 31, 2011

Converting equipment

Winnie the Pooh makes splash in HDPE bottles

New Windsor Brands launches line of infant washes, lotions, and shampoos in a custom bottle that provides shelf appeal and functionality.

August 31, 2011

Cosmetics/Personal care

Black packaging for shampoo and skin care

Originally packaged in a plastic white bottle with black lettering, black is now the look for Awapuhi Wild Ginger brand from Paul Mitchell hair care products.

August 29, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Compact case packer and sealer for folding cartons

Video from Bergami shows compact balcony-stye case packer solution for packing folding cartons into cases. Shows motorized tape dispensers and loading tunnel inside the case. Includes footage of a personal care application for hair color.

August 29, 2011

Containers

German firm uses machine vision for toothpaste tube inspection

Toothpaste helps you maintain healthy, attractive, and clean teeth, but only in recent years have vision systems been used to check whether the actual product packaging is clean and safe before the toothpaste tubes are filled.

August 26, 2011

Sustainability

30% PCR PET for Marks & Spencer HBA bottle

Launched recently in the UK, a 300-mL PET bottle for Marks & Spencer’s Essential Extracts personal care range incorporates 30% Post-Consumer Recycled material.

August 26, 2011

Cartoning

Colomer Italy gains filling, contract packaging efficiencies

Hair color producer improves OEE and contract manufacturing capabilities by repositioning its tube-filling line directly underneath the mixing vessels.

August 24, 2011