Conveying & accumulation

Bulk bag material conditioner system

Material Transfer’s patent-pending Material Master™ bulk bag material conditioning system utilizes hydraulically actuated, twin heavy-wall tubular steel pivoting conditioning arms to safely and efficiently return solidified materials to a free-flowing state.

May 18, 2011

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Microwave pasteurization puts ready meals where consumers want them

The combination of microwave technology, a special thermoformed tray, and a patented valve designed to open or close when needed are behind this important debut.

May 17, 2011

Containers

Neopac opens first-ever US headquarters

In response to the growing demands of its US customer base, Neopac, the Swiss-based provider and inventor of high-barrier Polyfoil® tubes for the pharma and cosmetics industries, recently opened a US headquarters, located at in Chatham, NJ.

May 16, 2011

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Pfizer, Campbell Soup address interpack luncheon

"Simplistic flexibility" is what pharmaceutical manufacturers will need from packaging machinery suppliers going forward, and food manufacturers must adjust how they address consumer macro trends.

May 14, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

An introduction to extended content labels for designers, marketers, & brand owners

Your product isn't getting any larger, so, how do you maintain shelf appeal, get brand messaging across and meet regulatory requirements? For many Consumer Product Groups the answer is extended content labels (ECL). Download this white paper from Quality Assured to learn more.

May 13, 2011

Labels

Dynamic, offset-printed pressure-sensitive labels combine visual intrigue with strong tactile feel

Looking to establish its wine as a premium brand, while capturing the consumers' attention at retail, Caliza Winery turned to WS Packaging Group to accomplish the task of printing a label design that called for a combination of technically demanding printing techniques and features, including heavy de-bossing, scuff varnish, and distinct modern colors.

May 12, 2011

Sustainability

Convertible clamshell for McDonald's earns top AmeriStar Package Award

Creative pack for McDonald’s wins ‘Best of Show’ while a bag-in-box for automotive fluids takes sustainable packaging honors at the 2011 AmeriStar Package Awards competition.

May 12, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging's role rockets into outer space

A recently published article indicates that as the duration of NASA shuttle missions lengthens, pharmaceutical packaging will gain importance in astronaut safety and health.

May 10, 2011

Cartons and boxes

Twang Beer Salt rises above beer cooler chatter with new clip strip

Looking for a way to cut through all the promotional noise within the beer cooler aisle while increasing product visibility, display functionality and sales, Twang Partners LTD turned to WS Packaging to create an innovative point-of-purchase display for its line of Twang Beer Salt. WS Packaging created a fully recyclable, long service-life display strip that conveniently attaches to a beer cooler door.

May 10, 2011

Labels

New square bottle, with shrink sleeve label, adds an edge to bottled water brand

TalkingRain Beverage Company created a stronger brand presence on- shelf for its ActiVWater® brand with new square bottle, full-body shrink sleeve label, and package redesign. Printed with metallic inks, the new label design has easy-to-read graphics, bold flavor-specific colors, and displays well at retail.

May 10, 2011

Labels

Digitally printed, pressure-sensitive labels convey brand personality of Carmella's Italian Bistro

Carmella's Italian Bistro chose cost-effective, digitally printed labels for launching its retail brand. Drawing inspiration from the pure authenticity of its homemade sauces, where heritage, pride and family are signature brand cues, it effectively conveyed its brand messaging using a textured, natural white material that offers visual depth and a tactile feel.

May 10, 2011

Cosmetics/Personal care

Packaging drives Naturopathica® Holistic Health re-branding effort

Naturopathica® executes a new packaging strategy with digital and litho printing, and extended-text labeling. The re-branding effort for the ECOCERT-certified beauty products line is built on strong graphics cues and includes bilingual copy.

May 10, 2011

Sustainability

Know when to fold 'em

The folding carton ushered in the modern packaging age and remains a diverse option for many product categories.

May 10, 2011