Flexibles

Kellogg's bundles clubstore cartons in film

April 1, 2010

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Sustainability

The role of LCI

A recent study conducted at Cal Poly State University, through its Packaging Research Consortium, involved a Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) based analysis and comparison of three one-gallon HDPE bottles currently available in United States.

April 1, 2010

Beverage

HACCP advice for packaging makers

When the subject is HACCP, what’s a maker of food packaging to do?

April 1, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

A how-to on improving line efficiency

Some seriously knowledgeable and experienced packaging professionals are convening to speak May 4 at the Packaging Automation Forum in Chicago.

April 1, 2010

Sustainability

Solid gains in bottle-to-bottle recycling

Closed-loop, bottle-to-bottle recycling is taking a big leap forward in a Canadian town called Shelburne, some 60 miles north of Toronto.

April 1, 2010

Sustainability

New dry lubrication technology for conveyors reduces water consumption, improves line efficiency

White paper from Hartness explains financial and environmental benefits of non-aqueous dry-lubrication technology vs. soap-and-water lubrication. Personal care packaging lines especially can increase line efficiency and prolong conveyor life.

March 31, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

High-efficiency conveyors for personal care

Video shows Hartness Dynac 6400 conveyor that brings dramatic improvements to line throughput and product volume while providing first-in/first-out, pressureless product handling and accumulation.

March 31, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

PET line brings capacity, flexibility to Coke plant

Anchored by a blow/fill/cap Combi system, this new line handles three bottle sizes and reaches 32,000 bottles/hr on 1.5-L bottles. Just two 'pilots' are required to guide it.

March 31, 2010

Cartoning

Candy maker sweetens shrink-wrapping efficiencies

New system integrates seamlessly, increases productivity, and reduces film costs.

March 31, 2010

Sustainability

A Primer: Packaging and phytosanitation

Companies involved in international shipments need to know about phytosanitation, in general, and ISPM-15, in particular.

March 31, 2010

Beverage

Clear Choice Awards call for entries

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) opens competition for its 2010 Clear Choice Awards.

March 31, 2010

Containers

Dogboned pairs of Pace PET packs

Better functionality was the main driver behind Campbell Soup Co.’s recent redesign of the container it uses for Pace salsa sold through Club Store channels.

March 31, 2010

Flexibles

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging

Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013.

March 31, 2010