Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Wallet pack honored in Europe

"Triguilar” wallet pack for contraceptive a Euro packaging awards finalist.

February 2, 2009

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Sustainability

P&G provides leadership in sustainable packaging journey

With more than 300 brands sold all around the world, Procter & Gamble utilizes just about every packaging material available. Tony Burns shares his views on how P&G rises to the sustainable packaging challenge.

February 1, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

On spoilage indicators

There are three basic types of spoilage indicators.

January 31, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Industry watch

January 31, 2009

Sustainability

Sustainability News & Events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

January 8, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Costco snack pack operations

Costco’s in-house production for tubed snacks relies on three f/f/s units and four pick-and-place robots to produce a 24-count variety pack.

January 7, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

P&G employs sustainability in Prilosec package redesign

Easier-opening package meets consumer needs, says John Eadicicco, section head—Health Global Package and Device Development at Procter & Gamble.

January 7, 2009

Flexibles

Gillette shaves material from razor packs

P&G company changes from traditional clamshells to a tear-resistant combination structure.

January 5, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Complemar to co-pack razors for several retailers

Assembly and packaging production of the ShaveMate Diva razor and Titan 6-Blade razor have been awarded to Complemar Packaging and Fulfillment (www.complemar.com).

December 4, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Amazon identifies frustration-free packaging

The online retailer addresses consumer frustrations through Web pages featuring users' videos and photos, recommendations—and those packages that draw consumers' ire.

December 3, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Web plus

Altra Industrial Motion launched a new Web site that offers convenient, 24-hr access to its leading brands and products.

December 3, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Smaller carbon footprint fits Boots

Retailer Boots is one of a number of U.K. companies proactive on sustainability for its packaged products.

December 3, 2008

Flexible packaging

Cost pressures cloud healthcare packaging's future

Mounting financial pressures top a list of issues driving the pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device sectors. In an exclusive interview, Freedonia senior healthcare consultant Bill Martineau discusses where packaging fits into these issues.

December 3, 2008