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Sustainable Packaging
Flexibles
Rigid
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Secondary Packaging
Trends
Secondary Packaging
Sara Lee launches MAP-packed Bragels
Modified atmosphere packaging that gives filled bagels a seven-day non-refrigerated shelf life may provide another reason why nobody doesn't like Chicago-based Sara Lee®.
April 30, 1997
Multipacking/shrink bundling/banding: Page 41
Secondary Packaging
Shrink wrapper
Model CSI-20 is an automatic in-line continuous-motion shrink wrapper from Packaging Machines Intl. (Elk Grove Village, IL) that can wrap unstrapped bundles of magazines or catalogs at speeds to 55 bundles/min.
March 31, 1997
Secondary Packaging
Sealing system
A new sealing system from TPA-Voneiff/Gibson (Baltimore, MD) has two film feeds and a side-sealing mechanism that can be used to shrink wrap or sleeve wrap product at speeds to 120'/min.
March 31, 1997
Secondary Packaging
Curvy can due out this month, says Coke
Tested in Germany but so far only talked about here, The Coca-Cola Co.'s contour can is set to make its U.S. debut early this month in Terre Haute, IN, and in four Southwest markets.
February 28, 1997
Flexible packaging
Foods fit fine in flexibles
Half of the 12 winners in this year's FPA awards competition for excellence in flexible packaging are food packages. A broad range of food categories are represented.
February 28, 1997
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Stepper motor labeler
The AD-2550 stepper motor applicator from Columbia Labeling Machinery (Danielson, CT) replaces the clutch/brake system of the AD-2500. The 2550's compact 15" design integrates with most vertical form/fill/seal machines, horizontal overwrappers and baggers.
December 31, 1996
Flexible packaging
Retailers' influence strengthens over packaging
ECR, pre-built displays and J-I-T delivery are just three reasons why many retailers are now calling the shots on both primary and secondary packaging. Three of the largest manufacturers help converters understand how they respond.
December 31, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
Six-pack bundles get a handle on water market
In its new bottling line, McKesson Water tries a six-pack concept common in Europe but still new to the U.S. Shrink wrapping and tray-packing also shine.
December 31, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
Multipacks double the ante for bottles
A European brewer is first to offer two-layer multipacks for glass bottles. The tall 24- and 30-packs present more graphic billboard area and permit easier handling for consumers.
December 31, 1996
Cartoning
Mary Kay unscrambles labor-intensive line
An automated bottle unscrambler saves Mary Kay $120ꯠ/yr in labor costs on itsBody Care packaging line. Newer filler accommodates a variety of bottle shapesand sizes, cap configurations and liquid product viscosities.
October 31, 1996
Conveying & accumulation
Bundlers shrink Price Pfister's material expenses
By shrink bundling boxed faucets rather than packing them into a corrugated master shipper, Price Pfister saves on material costs, while increasing efficiency and freeing up warehouse space.
October 31, 1996
Secondary Packaging
Metallocenes make their mark
Steelcase Inc. uses one of the first-available metallocene stretch films for wrapping cubicle wall panels. Downgauging keeps costs in check.
October 31, 1996
Secondary Packaging
Big changes in tools for mechanics of the future (sidebar)
Raising the bar on training
September 30, 1996
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