Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

WebPlus

Morrison Container Handling SolutionsCustomers can now place timing screw orders and obtain quotes for timing screws online at the company's site 24 hours/day. Staff is also available to answer questions and provide solutions for combining, dividing, metering, indexing, and orienting on new or existing applications. www.morrison-chs.com

April 3, 2007

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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

High-visibility packaging demand climbing

U.S. demand for high-visibility packaging, including clamshell, blister and other types, is expected to increase 5.1% annually to $8.5 billion in 2010.

April 3, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Proposed rules on gluten finish the thought on food allergens law

Under its proposed rule, FDA defines ‘gluten’ as proteins that occur naturally in a ‘prohibited grain’ and that may cause adverse health effects in those with celiac disease.”

April 3, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: THK America, Inc: High-efficiency actuator

THK’s new Type VLA Actuator has fewer components and a low overall cost, by using a TLK LM guide for its base.

March 9, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Panel-free PET bottle provides smooth labeling for flavored water

O Beverages, Cambridge, MA, has launched a new infused water line in a custom PowerFlex PET bottle from Amcor PET Packaging (www.amcor.com). Bottle distributor Zuckerman Honickman (www.zh-inc.com) brought Amcor’s technology to O Beverages’ attention. The bottle features a panel-free design and sports a smooth label panel, free of ribbing.

March 8, 2007

Additives, coatings & inks

And just like that, packaging for irradiation is broadened

There may never have been a technology quite like irradiation of foods and packaging. Legal clearances for its use keep expanding, but commercial acceptance of it doesn’t appear to be keeping pace.

March 8, 2007

Flexibles

Sustainability News Digest

-Noteworthy Items Gleaned From World News-

March 8, 2007

Flexibles

Exopack goes global

Globalization represents one of the most important and dynamic influences on industrial competition, especially in the flexible packaging arena.

March 7, 2007

Sustainability

PP pails

IPL Packaging offers a newly designed family of PP industrial pails and commercial containers.

January 11, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

THK America, Inc: THK America, Inc: High-speed actuator

THK’s Type KLM Actuator achieves extreme accuracy through the incorporation of an optic linear encoder and linear motor.

January 10, 2007

Flexibles

Sterile medical packaging demand to rise 6% annually through 2010

By 2010, U.S. demand for such packaging is forecast to reach $4.4 billion.

January 10, 2007

Flexible packaging

What's new in food & bev?

Convenience is king in food and beverage packaging—now and for the foreseeable future. But other trends bubbling to the surface bear watching.

December 18, 2006

Additives, coatings & inks

Exopack Addresses Woven Polypropylene's Impact on Consumer Shipping Sack markets

Exopack, historically a manufacturer of multiwall and plastic packaging, has recognized the need to manufacture and provide Woven Polypropylene (WPP) packaging due to the performance advantages and impact this has on our customers and markets.

November 13, 2006