Beverage

Cartoner ideal for bottled water packaging

The ZAC-CH10.5-30I-Stick horizontal cartoning system from Z Automation can package products ranging from a stick pack to feminine products, continuously or intermittently.

September 18, 2008

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Cosmetics/Personal care

Innerpacks solve distribution need for smaller count packs

Arpac Shrink Bundlers replace high cost chipboard sleeves or trays with shrink film. Manufacturers like the ability to send smaller count packs from Distribution Centers to local stores. See video.

September 17, 2008

Sustainability

ELAU addresses machinery at Sustainable Packaging Forum

It’s far too easy to forget the critical role of packaging machinery to achieve sustainability initiatives. Is there a collaboration gap?

September 14, 2008

Sustainability

Victoria's Secret tackles sustainability

“The key is recycling"—a candid view from LabelExpo.

September 11, 2008

Containers

Shelf-set advertising is not a cognitive exercise

Eye-tracking and other methods have their place in analyzing consumer purchase behavior. Facial coding is an emerging tool for understanding consumer experiences.

September 10, 2008

Bakery/Snack

Top and side load snack bag packer on the same machine

Video clip shows robot from Blueprint Automation that packs snack bags both top-load and side-load on the same machine up to 150 pouches/min with a fast, tool-free changeover.

September 9, 2008

Labels

Wine label chills out

South Coast Winery debuts an ice bucket-proof label.

September 9, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

New servo capper suits mail order pharmacies

Mail order pharmaceutical providers find a single head servo capper from New England Machinery (PACK EXPO booth S-1648) ideal for fast turnarounds and short runs.

September 8, 2008

Case/tray packing

MARQ Case Erector Bottom Sealer

MARQ’s HPE-NS-G Case Erector Bottom Sealer will work 24/7 for your production lines. This machine utilizes a horizontal case erecting method which ensures each case is erected squarely even if it’s slightly off the specifications of the box manufacturer.

September 4, 2008

Flexible packaging

Swirl technology to the rescue

Campina Deutschland wanted to switch from preformed pudding cups to cups that are thermoformed from rollstock and then filled in line. But what about those swirls?

August 31, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

It's 2012---Where is your resin coming from?

Smart makers and users of packaging are already closely monitoring the performance and cost of Middle East polymers and packaging products.

August 31, 2008

Cosmetics/Personal care

Stunning graphics enhance the treasures on beverage cans

Razor-sharp graphics are among a brand marketer’s best assets in creating the “wow” factor on packaging to boost product sales.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Eco-friendly bags and gift packaging

August 31, 2008