Controls & Machine Components

Nulogy upgrades iPad-optimized mobile apps for contract packagers

Mobile warehouse, quality app upgrades target more productive workflows and data access for the mobile contract packaging workforce.

May 7, 2013

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Contract Packaging

TalkingRain Beverage Co. expands nationally with Saddle Creek 3PL

Saddle Creek to manage nationwide U.S. logistics for TalkingRain beverages from five existing and three new locations.

May 7, 2013

Contract Packaging

ARI Packaging earns 'Excellent' food safety certification under SQF

Food/CPG co-packer reports being one of four companies in its category to certify to earn this distinction under a Level 3 audit.

May 7, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Case packer provides 'phenomenal' uptime for biscotti baker

Nonni’s Foods installs a wraparound case packer for its boxed biscotti products, resulting in increased production and flexibility, and consistent product presentation.

May 1, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Automation and in-house digital printing drive this contract manufacturer

First came an automated line for lip balm, which was followed by last year’s installation of a liquid line for lotion and sanitizers. Growth—and Kisstixx—came as a result.

April 12, 2013

Labels

Shrink sleeve look for popular water

Contract Bottling, located in Sunderland in northeastern England, has developed a new shrink sleeve branding solution for its well-known Perfectly Clear brand of flavoured-water drinks.

April 11, 2013

Contract Packaging

Quality Associates welcomes Steve Bowden as President and COO

Steve Bowden has joined contract packager Quality Associates Inc. as President and Chief Operating Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors and managing all aspects of on-going business operations.

April 8, 2013

Contract Packaging

CPA 2013 Annual Meeting helps members Sharpen their business tools

With the theme "Creating a Winning Edge," the Contract Packaging Association structured its annual meeting in Naples, FL, to help its members take charge of growing their business in 2013.

April 4, 2013

Contract Packaging

New CPA objectives make 2013 A YEAR OF ACTION

Objectives result from conversations between contract packagers, industry suppliers, CPGs and other industry stakeholders.

April 4, 2013

Contract Packaging

Time to bring manufacturing back to North America?

In the past few decades we have seen China emerge as the world leader in manufacturing, according to our Cost Cutter columnist.

April 4, 2013

Contract Packaging

Quality is top priority in contract packaging growth strategy

GSC Packaging, specializing in stick-packs and flexible single-serve packaging for powdered products, maintains high growth through strict quality controls and standards.

April 4, 2013

Contract Packaging

Store brands: Threat or opportunity?

In January, a Wall Street Journal story, "P&G Needs to Convince Thrifty to Splurge" said that the "real challenge" for Procter & Gamble in combatting poor sales and disappointing new-product launches was to get consumers "to spend more again on the company’s premium-priced products."

April 4, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging pumps up juice sales

Fave Juice’s careful selection of new bottling system protects product shelf life and triples sales forecasts.

April 2, 2013