Coding, Printing & Labeling

A first read on RFID World 2006

RFID World 2006 speakers including from Purdue Pharma, Wal-Mart, and the FDA provided advice, details on implementations, and previews of things to come.

February 28, 2006

Industries: Page 506

Flexibles

Thermal-transfer printer

EasyPrint X thermal-transfer printer from Bell-Mark has additional enhancements for further operational flexibility. This machine is described as the first inline thermal-transfer printer to offer an IP65 rating for harsh environments.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Carroll Manufacturing & Sales opens a new HQ

CMS, a company specializing in packaging and food processing supplies to the meat and food industry, has finalized the construction of, and moved into its new Avon, OH, headquarters facility.

February 28, 2006

Beverage

Biotechnology and packaging

From April 9 – 12, the topic of biotechnology will be addressed at Bio 2006 Chicago. Biotech is an especially hot issue within the healthcare packaging segment, as evidenced by a supplier’s recent newsletter.

February 28, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Storm brews in U.S. over MAP for meat

The growing use of carbon monoxide as a "pigment fixative" in modified atmosphere packaging of meat is alarming consumer advocates who say it is deceptive.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Silver Award Winners

PACKAGING EXCELLENCE SILVER AWARDSKiMs Polly Peanuts, 350g/Amcor FlexiblesDuPont Cool2go Wrap/DuPont Packaging and Industrial PolymersCryovac Saddle Pack Multi-Unit Vacuum Package for Fresh Chicken/Cryovac Food Packaging, Sealed Air Corp.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Converter details

Unilever was not the only beneficiary of the change from foil to metallized film. Its converter, American Packaging Corp.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Pouch-perfecting improvements

Unilever dry mixes switch to metallized BOPP to improve barrier, aesthetics, and production.

February 28, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

TI's well-calculated Gen 2 RFID rollout

Texas Instruments’ E&PS calculator business unit did its homework before it became the first Wal-Mart supplier to tag packages with Gen 2 RFID technology.

February 28, 2006

Sustainable Packaging

Beginning the journey to sustainable packaging

When it comes to sustainable packaging, a small step in the right direction is better than no step at all. Be sure to include all supply chain stakeholders, too.

February 28, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Meat packer doubles production capacity

Compact rollstock thermoform/seal and dual-chamber vacuum machines tighten packaging efficiencies at Ruprecht.

February 28, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Welcome to the Packaging Automation Forum

With seven content-rich sessions, this unique event promises to be one of the year’s most insightful discussions of packaging controls and automation technology.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

FPA Silver Award Winners, continued

This is a continuation of the photos of the FPA Silver Award Winners...

February 28, 2006