Contract Packaging

Four steps to get you in the innovation game

The pace of technology is quickening. But while keeping up, also remember to look in unlikely places in and beyond your contract to control costs and leverage capabilities.

April 1, 2008

Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 436

Sustainable Packaging

At Coca-Cola, innovation equals 'lean'

The operative word among product manufacturers today is "lean."

April 1, 2008

Contract Packaging

Companies

A new facility in Memphis, TN, supports Millstone Medical Outsourcing’s aftermarket services division and offers distribution and loaner processing services to leading medical device manufacturers. The facility operates near distribution hubs of two major carriers, enabling Millstone to extend its service hours and cater to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with West Coast and global sales operations.

March 31, 2008

Contract Packaging

On the move

Hugh Calloway has joined Macatawa Holdings, LLC—Praxis Packaging, Grand Rapids, MI, as senior account manager and packaging engineer.

March 31, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Milestones

Lantech, Louisville, KY, a company founded on the introduction of the first commercially successful pallet stretch-wrapping machine, has reached 35 years in business.

March 31, 2008

Contract Packaging

Ready to innovate? CP 08 is the place to be

If you’re looking to introduce or expand on an innovative mind-set at your company, consider attending Contract Packaging magazine’s CP 08: Succeeding With Contract Packaging conference.

March 31, 2008

Contract Packaging

Set sail for the CPA annual meeting in Miami

The Contract Packaging Association will hold its annual meeting April 25-28, 2008 at the Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel & Marina in Miami, FL.

March 31, 2008

Contract packaging

Source innovative packagers to stay ahead of maturing private label

How can national brands leverage contract packaging to add value to their consumer products?

March 29, 2008

Contract Packaging

Sculpting the cornerstones of innovation

I recently heard Robin Utay discuss teamwork and creating and producing great packages.

March 26, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Wal-Mart buyers' blogs

Wal-Mart buyers have their own blogs…is there something here for you to know?

March 25, 2008

Contract Packaging

Powerful, flexible solution for porous marking

The I-Mark SX 7/16 from Matthews is available in two configurations: SX7 model for single-line printing, and the SX16 model for a two-line solution. Low ink consumption provides a secondary cost savings benefit over and above the low priced system.

March 20, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Law Forum to debut

June 17 conference addresses the legal and regulatory world of food and beverage packaging.

March 17, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Bioplastics debate continues

A recent article elicits a response from Steve Mojo, executive director of the Biodegradable Products Institute.

March 10, 2008