Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Walmart first to adopt next-generation compliance/adherence package

Walmart announces plans to incorporate Keystone Folding Box Co.’s Ecoslide-RX 2.0 compliance package into its pharmacies nationwide beginning in 2015.

January 6, 2015

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Eye-tracking reveals allure of thermoformed packs

Recently concluded eye-tracking research to evaluate how different styles of packaging influence a customer’s point-of-sale behavior found that rigid thermoformed packs outperformed flexible pouches by 44%.

November 24, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New WinForm 25-45-60 cold form laminate from Winpak

A positive barrier in today’s pharmaceutical marketplace. A premium cold form laminate producing deep draw cavities while withstanding delamination and the rigors of the forming process.

November 17, 2014

Sustainability

An Innovative and Sustainable non-foil push-through Blister Lidding from Winpak

A non-foil based lidding designed for easy push-through of medication and an ideal replacement for aluminum foil that seals to most commonly used blister films.

November 16, 2014

Sustainability

Eye-popping news for sustainable, 3D paper packaging

Highly tactile and sustainable, new paper-based embossing, thermoforming and f/f/s technologies based on FibreForm, from BillerudKorsnäs, are now available in North America.

November 14, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Breakthrough in thermoformable paper

Fiberform is a thermoform able paper-based material from Glenroy that is sent to Glenroy's customers in roll stock format. Sustainability is a key value proposition.

November 13, 2014

Sustainability

Off The Shelf: Tomatoes bust out of the clamshell syndrome

Mastronardi Produce of Kingsville, Ontario, has introduced its Wild Wonders Gourmet Medley tomatoes in a thermoformed PET that is interesting because it is not a clamshell.

November 11, 2014

Sustainability

Offset printing for carded packaging

Offset printing from CardPak is an economical way to use four-color process inks for rackable carded packaging.

November 3, 2014

Robotics

Automatic blister packer reduces labor

New from Starview, the Model FAB8-1418 fully automatic 8-station rotary blister sealer integrates an ESS Technologies' vision-guided robot to orient and pick-and-place product that is then packaged in a trapped blister at speeds to 18 to 20 cycles/min.

November 2, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Sliced fresh meats in a thermoformable paper-based pack

Migros, the well known and influential supermarket chain based in Switzerland, has launched a paper-based barrier tray that represents a 60% reduction in plastic content.

November 1, 2014

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Greek yogurt alternative has a French flair

Representing an inventive departure in both product and packaging, Stonyfield Farm’s new Petite Crème is a yogurt-like fresh cheese product similar to fromage blanc that uses package graphics reflecting its French-inspired origins.

November 1, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Air-Blow and Wipe-On Applicators Applying Labels To Clamshell Packages

Watch this video to see Label-Aire's 3015-ND Wipe-On Label Applicator and Model 3111 air-blow label applicator for high speed air-blow pressure-sensitive labeling...the high-speed team-up of these two machines easily handle the needs of these food product clamshells.

October 9, 2014

Plastics/resins

Redesigned blister brings benefits throughout supply chain

By reducing depth of draw on a PVC thermoform, Energizer Holdings generated operating efficiencies and cost savings galore while racking up some serious sustainability points.

September 29, 2014