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Secondary Packaging

Quintex: Case erector elevates output for bottle packing

After installing a new blow molder, Quintex Plastics, Spokane, WA, sought a higher output, mezzanine-mounted solution to manual case erecting from Pearson Packaging. Key operations are shown for the erector and bottom sealer, which is located in a tight space.

September 30, 2002

Flexibles

IOPP 2002 AmeriStar Awards

Packaging World highlights the Best of Show winner, the 3M Integrity winner, and the 35 AmeriStar winners of The Institute of Packaging Professionals (Naperville, IL) 2002 AmeriStar Awards.

September 30, 2002

Converting equipment

MBO buys label sites

EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM OUR EUROPEAN PARTNER: Avery Dennison has sold three labelling converting plants to Sentega Holding, a company set up by a group of former Avery Dennison executives.

September 30, 2002

Flexibles

Web Plus: Online trading rolls out converting e-business

Since March, label converter Ampersand Label, Inc. (Garden Grove, CA) has been saving 40% on label material at RollXchange.com, a Web-based trading site that allows converters to buy and sell surplus rollstock label materials.

September 30, 2002

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Companies

LMC Intl. (Elmhurst, IL) and Dhiman Industries (Punjab, India) formed a strategic marketing agreement for the sales and service of Dhiman confectionery packaging machines in North America.

September 30, 2002

Flexibles

Hall of Fame welcomes five in 2002

Among the gala events associated with Pack Expo International 2002 is the induction of this year’s new members in the Packaging Hall of Fame.

September 30, 2002

Flexible packaging

Conference at Pack Expo features 50-plus speakers

Produced by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, the Conference at Pack Expo runs from Monday, November 4 through Wednesday, November 6. Here’s the line-up. For session abstracts, go to http://pei2002.packexpo.com.

September 30, 2002

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

The packaging marketplace: A global view (sidebar)

Rothwell on machinery sales

September 30, 2002

Converting equipment

Rohm and Haas opens Midwest Technical Center

Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, PA, has announced the opening of their new Midwest Technical Center in Elgin, IL.

September 30, 2002

Flexible packaging

Flexible packaging reigns (sidebar)

Additional winners

August 31, 2002

Flexible packaging

Flexible packaging reigns

Flexible packages predominate in this year’s DuPont Awards competition. Innovation in biodegradable packaging and convenience also shine.

August 31, 2002

Sustainability

Analyze this

Yogurt producer Stonyfield Farm analyzes its ‘package delivery systems’ to determine environmental impact.

August 31, 2002