Reusable/Returnable

From shells to shrink

To gain operational efficiency, cost savings, and distribution benefits, this Canadian Pepsi bottler has substituted stretch wrap in place of returnable plastic carriers.

January 31, 2006

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tray pack 'sticks' for safety needle

Film’s strength, rigidity, and thermoforming benefits make it Now Medical’s choice for a tray that contains a patented safety needle.

January 31, 2006

Sustainable Packaging

Embracing the promise of sustainable packaging

The rise in oil prices has sparked interest in alternatives to petroleum-based packaging. But the sustainable packaging movement is about more than just oil pricing.

January 31, 2006

Detergents/cleaners

P&G extends branding to cap, meeting tight launch timetable

Distinctive on-cap shrink-sleeve label clarifies new product varieties in cross-promotion for Tide with Febreze while also passing rigorous production-line requirements.

January 31, 2006

Beverage

Miller trains a talented eye on equipment faults

Since the arrival of a high-speed video monitoring system, Miller’s Trenton, OH, plant is getting to the root cause of equipment problems in record time.

January 31, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Packagers give OEMs more say in controls

Trend away from rigid control specifications gives OEMs freedom to work with the best control platform for their design, fosters innovation and cost savings.

January 31, 2006

Labels

Cap turns billboard in P&G cross promotion

P&G opens up a new area of the package for graphics and branding information.

January 31, 2006

Flexibles

The wrap-up: Surprising packaging

Unexpected pairings of product and package raise editors' and consumers' awareness.

January 31, 2006

Sustainability

Five ways to better ink-jet printing

Inks are evolving as substrates, industry regulations, and customer demands change.

January 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Shrink wrapping developments and trends

Five developments are cited including for meat, cheese, and ready-made foods.

January 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Midwest Poultry: Random case sealer for egg cartons

The private-label egg packer Midwest Poultry, North Manchester, IN, relies on a Marq Model HPR random top-and-bottom case sealer that accepts the total outflow from more than a dozen production lines. It operates at rates of 12-18 cases/min. A light curtain at the infeed identifies the case size via its height. The sealer\'s servo-driven assembly adjusts quickly and accurately to various case heights.

December 31, 2005

Labels

P&G extends branding to cap, meeting tight launch timetable

Distinctive on-cap shrink-sleeve label clarifies new product varieties in cross-promotion for Tide with Febreze while also passing rigorous production-line requirements.

December 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Look who's specifying Make2Pack now

Learn how you can profit from the upcoming ISA 88.05 standard. Come to our luncheon briefing during IPACK-IMA. Qualified* pre- registered attendees will receive complimentary Turin 2006 Winter Olympics tickets, courtesy of ELAU.

December 31, 2005