Industries: Page 368

Coding, Printing & Labeling

US meat producers in dispute with Canada and Mexico

“Country of origin” labeling law question will be settled by World Trade Organization.

December 1, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Package Machinery's Kate Putnam--a 2009 Top Woman Entrepreneur

Package Machinery Company, Inc. announces that its President, Katherine Putnam, has been chosen as a Top Woman Entrepreneur 2009 by Work Life Matters magazine.

December 1, 2009

Flexibles

Bemis Europe wins UK Packaging Award

The Bemis EZ Peel® Reseal package, a recent technology developed in North American that is achieving global acclaim, garnered top honors for consumer convenience at this year’s UK Packaging Awards.

November 30, 2009

Sustainability

Mintel predicts 2010 consumer packaged goods trends

Website Packaging Europe looks at seven trends influencing consumer behavior and package design trends for upcoming year.

November 25, 2009

Dairy

Convergence of packaging and processing at Pack Expo 2010

New pavilions are on tap, and an expanded show focuses on Total Manufacturing Solutions. Packagers and processors from around the globe can use the show to enhance operational excellence across the production line, speed new product commercialization, and grow brand sales.

November 25, 2009

Bakery/Snack

How packaging project can impact economy

Fascinating political and socio-economic look at government officials in Brunei in Malaysia initiating a project to brand and package local bakery delicacies for market in other countries.

November 23, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Almond clusters packed by robots

Robotic pick and place of chocolate-covered almond clusters is one of the highlights at Madison's Grand Avenue Chocolate.

November 23, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Case loading reimagined?

Speeds to 30 cases/min on delicate product such as potato chips and other salty snacks.

November 23, 2009

Sustainability

Study supports green benefits of reusability for water delivery systems

Reduce first, then recycle is the message of a new study that measures the sustainability impact of drinking water systems, including tap water, refillable containers, and bottled water.

November 20, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc: Linear actuators

MDrive® Linear Actuators from Intelligent Motion Systems provide linear motion in a compact all-in-one package with leading integrated step motor and driver technology. available in three motor sizes and two shaft styles, with options including fully programmable controller and motion control technology to prevent unintentional stalling within the same small footprint.

November 20, 2009

Bakery/Snack

Strive to innovate PLMA audience told

Don't view the current economic slump merely as a window to build short-term sales, but rather strive to change consumer behavior and build shopper loyalty by understanding your customers and their needs over the longer term.

November 20, 2009

Consumer packaged goods

Balluff: Balluff Comes Clean: New Micropulse SF Fill Level Sensors for High-precision Sanitary Filling Apps

The Micropulse SF fill level sensor from Balluff provides continuous, absolute fill-level measurement in applications that require adherence to the strictest standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

November 19, 2009