Cartoning

Bottling lines bump up nail-polish production

Super quick-changeover nail-polish packaging lines help OPI keep cranking out the colors. Custom cartoners complement high-speed filling.

November 2, 2008

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Flexible packaging

High-capacity line supports sweetener launch

A breakthrough all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener from Cargill, Truvia is packed in a unique, hooded carton on a custom line that produces nearly 300 million sachets/year.

November 2, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Wrigley bursts bubble on traditional gum packs

5 brand’s envelope cartons engage young adults with plenty of ‘cool’ power. Here's how Wrigley did it.

November 2, 2008

Beverage

Focus groups without packaging input: Out of focus?

Focus groups can’t fulfill their potential as a packaging research methodology without the proper role of the packaging professional.

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID-powered cabinets

Using RFID Cabinets and Freezers to Protect and Manage High-Value Inventory was the subject of a Webinar Oct. 2 sponsored by Terso Solutions (www.tersosolutions.com) and Odin Technologies (www.odintechnologies.com) that highlighted several case studies.

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry Watch

November 2, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

Sheet-fed inks

Kohl & Madden introduces Triumph™ sheet-fed process ink, a new low-VOC ink technology high in renewable raw materials that produces ultra-high press performance.

November 2, 2008

Recycling

Wet-strength labels

M-real Consumer Packaging launched two wet-strength label papers for returnable beer and beverage bottles.

November 2, 2008

Recycling

Wet-strength labels

M-real Consumer Packaging launched two wet-strength label papers for returnable beer and beverage bottles.

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

One label + one meaningful message = simplicity

Strategies for successful package design and marketing

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

Premium, with a taste of whimsy, clarifies brownies brand

Strategies for successful package design and marketing

November 2, 2008

Secondary Packaging

A clear line for wine

California winery halves pallet handling times with an automatic stretch wrapping system.

November 2, 2008

Beverage

Vision system brings accuracy and safety

Robotic drum-filling equipment relies on a machine vision system to remove screw closures, fill drums, and replace the closures after filling.

November 2, 2008