Controls & Machine Components

One dairy, one brewery, and two P2P links

For Byrne Dairy it’s Ethernet connectivity, and for Sierra Nevada it’s a software solution. But both firms now have better communications between processing and packaging.

June 16, 2010

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Additives, coatings & inks

Pro Mach receives 2010 Manny Green Award

Pro Mach has been awarded the first ever 2010 Manny Green Award from Cincy Magazine this month for manufacturing initiatives and product innovations that helped customers improve package sustainability.

June 16, 2010

Bio-based

The case of the compostable chip package

The Sun Chips® bag is one for the books.

June 10, 2010

Consumer packaged goods

Personal technology headset gets sustainable package redesign

Medical syringe packaging provides inspiration for Bluetooth headset redesign that uses 68% less plastic than original packaging.

June 10, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

High-visibility packages popular at Dairy-Deli-Bake show

Both retailers and consumers like them for their convenience and their ability to display food well through the package.

June 8, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pure Fishing hooked on convenience, other benefits of new packaging

Fishing products marketer will debut Berkley product line this fall in blister packaging that is easier to open and that avoids the sharp edges of clamshells.

June 7, 2010

Sustainability

2010 NACD awards honor innovation

Twenty-three packages representing a range of industries are lauded by the National Association of Container Distributors.

June 7, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FTC targets Snap, Crackle and Pop for health claims on Rice Krispies

Package claims cereal “now helps support your child’s immunity.”

June 7, 2010

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Sushi gets a boost in shelf life

Sushi Brama, Israel, has successfully penetrated the Israeli retail market with fresh sushi thanks to utilizing SLB™ Technology (Shelf Life Booster) via the Athena.

June 7, 2010

Closures

Liquid Wrench dispenses confidence, advice to DIYers

Do-it-yourself projects often require tools specific to the job, and Radiator Specialty Co., Indian Trail, NC, is further focusing on this market with its lubricants, penetrants, and specialty products.

June 6, 2010

Labels

Nuts and seeds packager upgrades labeling operations

Installs automatic labeling machines to replace manual labeling of PET containers.

June 6, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Detail-rich sustainable packaging Product Database is an industry first

Greener Package launches a first-of-its-kind Web-based Product Database for sustainable packaging materials, with collaboration from Walmart.

June 6, 2010

Closures

Pepperl + Fuchs: Magnetic encoders

The MNI40 Incremental Rotary Encoder from Pepperl+Fuchs is a magnetic, non-contact encoder that utilizes a zero-contact (magnetic) connection between the encoder sensor and magnetic wheel, enabling speed measurement without ball bearings.

June 5, 2010