Controls & Machine Components

Renco Encoders Inc: Commutating encoder

Renco Encoders announces the new sub-miniature commutating encoder, Model R22i, which achieves both brushless motor commutation and incremental position in a small package size of 0.866” in dia by 0.59” long without mounting tabs.

August 31, 2004

Industries: Page 581

Closures

Steel can packs innovation and functionality

An elegant, curved shape and a subtle, embossed image of a coffee cup, saucer, and rising steam are the first things you notice about J.J. Darboven’s new steel coffee can for Warca-brand ground or bean coffee.

August 31, 2004

Containers

Packs display Oriental beauty

“Beauty Voltage” from Shiseido Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, is generating an on-shelf buzz.

August 31, 2004

Flexibles

Leemon cup is no lemon

Alpina Productos Alimenticios S.A., a food and beverage packager in Sopo, Columbia, introduced Columbia’s first thermoformed polypropylene container for Leemon lemonade in early 2003.

August 31, 2004

Bio-based

Cups from corn quench thirsts here and abroad

What do Alken-Maes Breweries in Belgium, Tipperary Natural Mineral Water in Ireland, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado, and the National Mall in Washington have in common?

August 31, 2004

Consumer packaged goods

Tinted DVD case counts on 'see' power

A special DVD offering from Blue Underground has a case of the blues that’s doubled sales expectations.

August 31, 2004

Beverage

Miller Brewing extends label pact with NorthStar

Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, extended its contract with NorthStar Print Group, under which NorthStar remains Miller’s sole label supplier. The new contract extends the relationship to incorporate all bottle labels, including pressure-sensitive labels.

August 31, 2004

Flexibles

Renewable resources ride a wave of momentum

Tulane University calls its athletic teams the Green Wave, but there’s a green wave that’s building momentum in the packaging community: the increasing use of sustainable packaging made from renewable resources.

August 31, 2004

Beverage

Design for new Labatt Select

Labatt Select, a new low-carbohydrate Canadian light beer, enlisted Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign for its packaging design needs when breaking into the quickly growing U.S. low-carb beer category.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New, or enhanced Web sites

Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc.

August 31, 2004

Flexibles

Web site reflects years of data collection

EVAL Americas (www.evalca.com), a subsidiary of Kuraray Co. of Osaka, Japan, manufactures and markets ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resins with gas barrier properties and resistance to solvents, chemicals, and hydrocarbons.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

People

Roman M. Eckols was named president and CEO of B&H Labeling Systems.

August 31, 2004

Flexibles

Scotts designs line for independent nurseries

New Miracle-Gro Nursery Select plant care line is sold only to independent nurseries and is designed to appeal to female shoppers.

August 31, 2004