Converting equipment

Vision system brings real-time control

PET container inspection is no guessing game on a Sidel blow molder, thanks to a patented vision inspection system.

October 31, 2003

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Caulk-it revolutionizes the sealants market

GE Sealants & Adhesives, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Electric Co., is revolutionizing the sealant market with its most recent innovation.

September 30, 2003

Cartoning

Packaging in the U.K. and beyond (Part 3)

New developments from U.K. machine builders (Part 3 of a 6-part series)

September 30, 2003

Converting equipment

Seeks FDA clearance for UV/EB substances

The ability to use ultraviolet- and electron-beam-cured packaging surfaces in direct contact with food products is now being sought by RadTech, the organization of companies that produce those materials.

September 30, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

More data acquisition success stories: Data cuts machinery's paper trail

In a continuation from last month, PW presents several additional data acquisition success stories.

September 30, 2003

Converting equipment

Machinery with a vision (sidebar)

Total inspection

September 30, 2003

Contract Packaging

EAS and partners show container dexterity (sidebar)

How EAS cuts time

September 30, 2003

Tamper-evident machinery

PEF elects 'Class of 2003' Packaging Hall of Famers

Members of the Packaging Education Forum (PEF) elected Arnie Orloski Jr. (shown), William E. Archibald, William R. Armstrong, and Richard G. Lee into the Packaging Hall of Fame, Class of 2003.

September 30, 2003

Secondary Packaging

360 packaging from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation

Looking for big results? At Smurfit-Stone, we’ve learned you have to see the entire packaging picture.

August 31, 2003

Flexibles

PW joins Flexible Packaging Conference 2004

The Institute of Packaging Professionals and the Society of Plastics Engineers have chosen Packaging World and Converting magazines to participate as Media Partners for the Flexible Packaging Conference 2004 to be held March 24-26, 2004, in Atlanta, GA, at the Marriott Marquis.

August 31, 2003

Converting equipment

Clemson upgrades printing/converting facilities

Clemson University is upgrading its Printing/Converting facilities in a new building that will house a new three-color rotary die-cutter for corrugated applications.

August 31, 2003

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Companies

McCormick & Co., Inc.

August 31, 2003

Flexibles

Thirst for convenience' helps drive flexibles

FPA projects 2003 shipments to grow at a 4.2% rate to $20.8 billion, despite a ‘turbulent, outlandish, and unpredictable’ 2002.

August 31, 2003