Coding, Printing & Labeling

Shrink sleeve labeler

*Bottle body label and cap shrink band are applied at the same time,while the two magazines permits interchangeable operations.

September 30, 2004

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pressure-sensitive labeler

ZYI releases its pressure-sensitive labeler designed to apply pressure sensitive, self-adhesive labels. Labeler is sutiable on various size flat or square plastic, metal or glass containers.

September 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID label stock

SmartStrate® label stock has been specifically engineered by Appleton for RFID smart labels. Designed to overcome chip inlay failures associated with mechanical damage and electrostatic discharge at multiple points in the value chain, from converting, printing, and shipping to application and end use. In addition, SmartStrate’s cushioning properties are said to address issues related to printing on label facestock made uneven by the inlay edge and chip bump.

September 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

P&G meets beauty market challenges

At its September conference in New York, HBA Health and Beauty America recognized Paul Sheppard as its Packaging Executive of the Year. Sheppard is the associate director, package development, Global Personal Beauty Care, at Procter & Gamble. Here, he discusses the award and the packaging market.

September 30, 2004

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Labeling for antidepressants

FDA is reviewing the use of antidepressants by children and its relationship to suicidal thoughts and actions.

September 30, 2004

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Surcharges driving up costs

Living in a rural area has its advantages—and its disadvantages, too. It’s great for privacy and peacefulness, but living in a forest of cedars and birches, away from the bustle of towns and cities, has its negatives as well.

September 30, 2004

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Experts divulge RFID tips

The excitement in radio-frequency identification is electrifying. That was evident at yet another packed room at an RFID gathering, this one a session held August 24 during the Atlanta, GA-based Petroleum Packaging Council’s fall meeting in Chicago.

September 30, 2004

Secondary Packaging

Focus on RFID and security packaging add value to Pack Expo 2004

New this year at the Chicago show are a Security Packaging Resource Center and an RFID Pavilion. As usual, it’s all about packaging solutions.

September 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Four named to Packaging Hall of Fame (sidebar)

Four career-long packaging professionals will be inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame during ceremonies to be held in conjunction with Pack Expo International 2004.

September 30, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Nanotechnology packs promise

Nanotechnology is expected to deliver improved strength and barrier properties to flexible and rigid packaging materials, although widespread commercial use may be years away.

September 30, 2004

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IoPP gets down to business

New initiatives on many fronts help the IoPP write a dynamic new chapter in continuing packaging education.

September 30, 2004

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Nickel tag will cost 16 cents

ARC Advisory Group says in a study that by 2008, it estimates the average price of a passive UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) tag will drop to 16¢, instead of the “nickel tag” predicted by some.

September 30, 2004

Labels

Real-world RFID: An expert speaks

In this exclusive interview, RFID expert John Greaves of Deloitte Consulting separates RFID myth from reality, while calling on packagers to “seize the moment.” To read more of Packaging World's RFID coverage, sign up for PW's new RFID Antenna e-newsletter - it's FREE!

September 30, 2004