Machinery: Page 718

Controls & Machine Components

Integration of next-generation packaging systems simplified with devicenet

DeviceNet replaces traditional I/O hardwiring and signaling for simpler, faster, and more reliable system integration.

July 31, 2006

Converting equipment

Bottled Water Makes 'Scents' For Aroma Water

This summer, Aroma Water introduced water in a 16.9-oz PET bottle topped with a closure that releases an encapsulated aroma over time to give consumers the sensation of tasting a flavored beverage, without the extra additives, sweeteners, or calories.

July 31, 2006

Labels

Packaging Insights

Updates on RFID applications at Tyson Foods and P&G/Gillette were provided recently by IDTechEx Ltd. (http://www.idtechex.com/products/en/articles/00000463.asp), a company that provides research and analysis on the development and application of RFID.

July 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Study Forecasts Increased Demand For Pharmaceutical Packaging

New regulations and standards that address patient drug compliance, drug dispensing errors, counterfeiting, and market diversion are among the key factors that will expand sales growth for containers, closures, blister packs, and RFID labels.

July 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Canned Coffee Gets User-Convenient Multipacks

Last September, Tokyo, Japan-based Kirin Beverage Corp. introduced its’ “Fire”- brand canned coffees to two supermarket chains in Tokyo and Osaka.

July 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Chemical-Resistant Blister Packs

Dentistry and oral care products specialist Remedent, Inc., based in Deurle, Belgium, and El Segundo, CA, has introduced peroxide-laden, tooth-whitening sponge foam strips packaged in specially structured, thermoformed blister packs.

July 31, 2006

Filling/capping, dry

Vision System Speeds Container Development

London, England-based alcoholic beverage producer Diageo has launched its new leche-flavored liqueur line “Dulseda” in what the company claims is “the fastest time to market ever.”Key to the accelerated glass bottle design development and testing was Diageo’s use of the Vision Bottle Gauge (VBG) automated testing station supplied by Agr International (www.agrintl.com).

July 31, 2006

Closures

Vodka Debuts In Blue-Hue PET Bottles

This summer, White Rock Distilleries, Lewiston, ME, introduced its Pinnacle-brand vodka in new 1.75-L translucent blue PET bottles supplied by Amcor PET Packaging (www.amcor.com) and topped with upscale 33-mm polypropylene closures from Berry Plastics Corp.

July 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Packaging And Prescription Drug Plans

Understanding the complexities and choices regarding senior drug plans continues to perplex many Americans. But what, if any, impact do these plans have on packaging?

July 31, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Good-For-The-Earth Trays

“Customers were asking us to explore biodegradable or compostable packaging materials, especially retailers that specialize in organic type products.”That’s how CEO Dwight Ferguson of Willcox, AZ-based Eurofresh Farms explains how his firm recently began using trays made by Earthcycle Packaging (www.earthcycle.com) for specialty products including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and cocktail tomatoes.

July 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

No More Delays For Drug Pedigree Requirement

“While the new pedigree requirements will become effective on December 1, 2006, and RFID is an excellent way to comply with those requirements, FDA is not specifically mandating the use of RFID.”

July 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Green means go buy!

Green signals healthy foods at Sainsbury’s in the U.K.

July 31, 2006