Cartoning

Tasty Baking takes a bite of automation

Automated packaging lines have transformed the sixth floor at thelegendary Philadelphia bakery. Flowrappers, cartoners and case packers take center stage in the new lines.

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Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, TN): T.A. Smith, vp, gen. mgr., Container Plastics Business.

September 30, 1999

Flexibles

New books profile converters, private-label manufacturers

Need to know more about packaging converters in North America or about the continued growth of store brands?

September 30, 1999

Bakery/Snack

Pack Expo Las Vegas 99 and IEFP, (sidebar)

Outsourcing pavilion new at Pack Expo Las Vegas 99

September 30, 1999

Controls & Machine Components

Discussing issues, breaking new ground

Editorials usually fall into one of two categories: Either they're "outside" and discuss the overall business and examine trends that may have an impact on your jobs; or they're "inside," and they explain how the magazine, especially a particular issue, has been created to help you.

September 30, 1999

Secondary Packaging

Standardization suits Stonyfield Farm, (sidebar)

Stonyfield Farm blends environmental/economic goals

September 30, 1999

Dairy

Supplier news: Achievements

Tetra Pak (Vernon Hills, IL) and educational software developer Edmark (Redmond, WA) have joined forces to sponsor "eCarton," a unique milk carton side-panel program that will provide elementary schools with educational software.

September 30, 1999

Beverage

Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Mead Corp. (Dayton, OH) by Dec. 31 will shut down four uncoated paper machines at its Rumford, ME, mill.

September 30, 1999

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Stand-out 'PACs' win recognition

When Big Rock Brewery decided to redesign its packaging late last year, the Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based company wanted to build brand awareness and develop a cohesive look for its nine specialty brews.

September 30, 1999

Sustainability

Stonyfield Farm blends environmental/economic goals

New multipack packaging for kids' yogurt exemplifies Stonyfield Farm's dual commitment to the environment and to its bottom line.

September 30, 1999

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: Achievements

S.C. Johnson Polymer (Sturtevant, WI) was awarded the CMA Responsible Care® Program award and a Performance Improvement award from the Chemical Manufacturers Assn.

September 30, 1999

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Outsourcing pavilion new at Pack Expo Las Vegas 99

To address the nearly 56% of companies using one or more contract packagers, PMMI's third western show, held Oct. 18 to 20, will feature an Outsourcing Resource Pavilion.

September 30, 1999

Secondary Packaging

Handled with care

Molded corner cushions ensure painter Thomas Kinkade's prints are delivered undamaged. The new system saves Media Arts Group money, time and space.

September 30, 1999