Converting equipment

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005 highlights

Our from-the-show coverage turns the spotlight on Las Vegas where packaging took center stage for the three-day run of Pack Expo.

September 30, 2005

Converting equipment: Page 38

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pro Mach's integrated solution

PACK EXPO : Pro Mach's position as one of the largest single-source providers of packaging solutions in North America was emphasized at a press conference on Tuesday, September 27 at Pack Expo Las Vegas (PELV) that also previewed a new installation that leverages Pro Mach's integrated capability.

August 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

M&S implements two RFID strategies

Marks & Spencer, one of the United Kingdom’s largest retailers, has implemented RFID initiatives in both its food and clothing divisions with the aim of improving stock replenishment, verifying shipment accuracy, and ensuring product quality.

August 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

TOPICS ANNOUNCED FOR CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO

New My PACK EXPO™ Tool Available to Help Attendees Select Compatible Sessions

August 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Companies

Kliklok-Woodman and CMD Corp.

August 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Make2Pack sharing session

On November 15, 2005, in Milan, Italy, the Make2Pack Workgroup, with support from Siemens, will be hosting an information-sharing session to explain how the Make2Pack effort will benefit all users and suppliers of factory floor automation.

August 31, 2005

Converting equipment

Conical PET bottle

Novapak offers its Footed Conical PET container in 8-oz and 16-oz sizes. Container is designed for use with caps, pumps, or sprayers, making it suitable for a variety of personal care, household, and automotive products.

July 31, 2005

Converting equipment

TricorBraun acquires Cal-West

TricorBraun has acquired Cal-West Tool & Mold, a custom designer and manufacturer of blow molds.

July 31, 2005

Converting equipment

Sites

New or enhanced Web sites

July 31, 2005

Flexibles

CPP Expo makes its debut

New converting show is at the center of a week-long series of events focused squarely on the packaging and converting sectors.

July 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

New drug bottle 'Targets' safety concerns

A prescription bottle designed for Target Corp. pharmacies gives new meaning to the phrase “extreme makeover.”

June 30, 2005

Converting equipment

Vibration effects on torque

This original research from an SJSU graduate student looks at the effect of vibration on the removal torque of PP and HDPE closures.

June 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID and corrugated box study

A new study evaluates the negative cost impact that RFID will have on corrugated box suppliers over the next three years and beyond. What are the implications for CPGs?

May 31, 2005