Coding, Printing & Labeling

Guide to Packaging Law, 2nd Edition

The second edition of Guide to Packaging Law, by Packaging World legal editor Eric Greenberg, is now available from the IoPP bookstore.

March 2, 2008

Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 498

Controls & Machine Components

New opportunities for purchasing low cost/high quality HMI

Demand for full functionality human machine interface (HMI) is on the rise and the market has responded, resulting in great deals right now on high quality, high performance units. You can find equivalent functionality for half or even a third of the price of major brands. Find out more in this white paper from Maple Systems.

February 28, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Achieving sustainability - thinking on the outside of the box

“Sustainability”— a new name for an old concept — is the way in which a product, materials, packaging and palletization methods impact space utilization, storage, transportation and distribution costs through the lifecycle supply chain. Call it what you want, efficiency or sustainability; it’s always been a factor in manufacturing, as misused space and materials always create unnecessary costs. Find out more in this White Paper from FoxJet.

February 26, 2008

Contract Packaging

Coding and marking: Achieving flexiblity without sacrificing efficiency or quality

There are countless articles on the subject of contract packaging. Amongst the hype, one thing is clear - flexibility is the key to success for co-packers. But how do co-packers accomplish this without sacrificing efficiency or quality? Find out in this White Paper from FoxJet.

February 26, 2008

Sustainability

Unique reclosable package offers significant sustainability, cost savings, and marketing advantages

The Flexible Jug™ is a reclosable package from General Packaging with a cap and a carrying handle. The Flexible Jug™ offers significant sustainability, cost savings, and marketing advantages when compared to stand-up bags and plastic pails.

February 26, 2008

Contract Packaging

Wide range of bottle handle applicators

Video from Roberts PolyPro shows a range of bottle applicators, including manual applicators for multipacks, automated equipment for single-file bottles, high-speed 2-pack applicators, and high-speed multi-pack applicators.

February 10, 2008

Flexibles

When the oil runs out: Take a second look at biodegradable cellulose packaging films

Must-read white paper for all users of petroleum-based plastic packaging weighs impact of staying the course vs. using newer technologies for biodegradable films. Compares/contrasts the newest crop of bio films from different suppliers.

February 3, 2008

Sustainability

Toying with bottle design

A playful bottle is engineered for educational, environmental, and humanitarian benefits.

February 1, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

A realistic view of sustainable packaging

This Podcast underscores why one size doesn't fit all when it comes to green packaging.

February 1, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Steps to sustainability begin with packaging optimization

Environmental, social, and economic concerns keep sustainability at the forefront of business operations.

January 11, 2008

Sustainability

Biodegradable void-fill

Ecologically designed packing peanuts from Starch Tech are 100% biodegradable and provide a sustainable alternative to cushioning products that end up in landfills.

January 11, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Renewable produce packaging

Three new produce packaging designs available from Earthcycle Packaging all use palm fiber, a renewable resource that composts in fewer than 90 days.

January 11, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Eco-friendly shipping

Univenture now offers the EcoEndure line of packaging products in biodegradable PP.

January 11, 2008