Industries: Page 904

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

National Starch and Chemical Co. (Bridgewater, NJ): John Gaido, strategic accounts mgr., Adhesives div.

July 31, 1995

Beverage

Scott readies Cottonelle launch

Package design plays a key role in a launch this summer of three Cottonelle bath tissue products from Scott Paper, Philadelphia, PA: a hypoallergenic bath tissue, a tissue with baking soda, and a moistened personal wipe containing aloe.

July 31, 1995

Cosmetics/Personal care

Package is key for Keystone

Hair care and cosmetics manufacturer Keystone Laboratories wanted to make a strong entrance into the market with its new Opal Glow(TM) alpha hydroxy-based skin care line, aimed primarily though not exclusively at African Americans.

July 31, 1995

Labeling

Packaging woes prompt meat processors to seek relief

The American Meat Institute (AMI) has asked for a six-month extension of the August 8 implementation date for new ingredient labeling requirements by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

July 31, 1995

Beverage

Paperboard firsts

C & V Zuegg, a producer of fruit juices and jams based in Verona, Italy, became the first company to use the Brick Carrier(TM) developed by Riverwood (Atlanta, GA).

July 31, 1995

Cosmetics/Personal care

Protecting capsules and tablets from oxidation

For Los Angeles-based Quelle Derm, guarding against oxidation is an essential function of the packaging specified for the firm's Total Skin Care System.

July 31, 1995

Converting equipment

Naphthalate-based bottles beckon (sidebar)

What about cost?

June 30, 1995

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: International agreements

The Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, MI) and Idemitsu Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) have announced plans for a new SPS market development plant.

June 30, 1995

Sustainability

Steel eyes the aluminum beverage can market

This year speculation around the world says that steel may regain an appreciable part of the beverage can market it lost to aluminum-thanks to steel's favorable costs. European trend may presage a similar shift in the U.S. in the next few years.

June 30, 1995

Consumer packaged goods

Supplier news: Achievements

Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr., chairman and CEO of Eastman Chemical Co., was recognized by The Chemical Management & Resources Assn. with its Award for Executive Excellence.

June 30, 1995

Dairy

Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

The Dairy and Food Industries Supply Assn. has relocated to 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, VA, 22101-3850, 703/761-2600.

June 30, 1995

Conveying & accumulation

Automation 'sticks' to adhesive packager

A complete new line, from unscrambler to pallet stretch wrapping, lets Pratt & Lambert United automate production of top-selling large adhesive cartridges.

June 30, 1995