Contract Packaging

Outsourcing to CPs grows

The use of contract packagers expands, according to a survey of 200 representatives of end users. Satisfaction with service has improved.

March 31, 2004

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Flexibles

Espoma grows new bag line

New side-gusseted, flat-bottom plastic bags at plant food maker Espoma necessitate a new robotic palletizer, stretch-wrap bundler, and bag sealer.See video

March 31, 2004

Converting equipment

Packaging with universal appeal

Packaging designers around the world are beginning to incorporate the principles of universal design into their mix. Ease of handling by any and all is the key driver.

March 31, 2004

Flexibles

Metallized bread 'bags' top AIMCAL honor

From Celplast, a metallized low-density polyethylene bag for Dempster’s sliced white bread won the Peter Rigney Product of the Year award in the annual competition of the Assn. of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators.

March 31, 2004

Beverage

Miller pioneers Fridge Packs for beer

Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft are the first two beer brands now in the marketplace in the refrigerator-friendly 12-packs called the Fridge Pack (see "Coke canner rolls out ‘fridge-friendly’ pack" in a previous issue of Packaging World).

March 31, 2004

Flexibles

Shrink-hood film for pallets

ExxonMobil Chemical’s Nexxstar resin is designed for coextruded stretch-hood films for pallets. It’s said to offer cost benefits, good toughness, and great clarity for end-of-line packaging applications.

March 31, 2004

Closures

Grolsch handles new 12-pack for bottles

Driven by U.S. market growth, Dutch brewer Grolsch will be introducing a new 12-pack wraparound carton for its bottles, beginning in April.

March 31, 2004

Closures

Wrap rage: Packages that hurt

First there was road rage, now there’s "wrap rage," a growing discontent with packaging that’s frustrating or even hurts, according to designer Peter Clarke in a recent interview on CBS.

March 31, 2004

Reusable/Returnable

Package-powered candy

Melate Confections, San Diego, CA, offers a sweet wake-up call for consumers: Chargers chocolate-covered coffee confections, packaged in an original tin replica of a size D battery.

March 31, 2004

Labels

Cornstarch redesigned

Clabber Girl has introduced a new cornstarch package whose graphics retain the antique-like charm of a previous paperboard package, but integrated with bright, colorful graphics.

March 31, 2004

Flexibles

Smurfit-Stone wins award

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. earned two awards at the 61st annual National Paperboard Packaging Council, becoming only the second company to win both honors with a single package design.

February 29, 2004

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

New and improved bag maker

TNA introduces the Robag® 3, now equipped with a patented stripper/tube closer that enables the machine to pack a range of products including potato chips, pretzels, tortillas, and more.

February 29, 2004

Secondary Packaging

HealthPack shines in Florida

Medical device manufacturers continually strive for zero recalls caused by packaging problems. An on-site report on this and other issues from HealthPack 2004.

February 29, 2004