Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

New report has Rx for drug packaging

Institute of Medicine wants more unit-dose packaging and clearer copy on product labels.

October 6, 2006

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Flexibles

Starr Ridge short bread cookies require star-quality packaging

Allen & Cowley redesigns its cookie trays to cut down on size without reducing the number of cookies per tray.

October 6, 2006

Flexibles

Produce packaging demand rising

More healthful eating habits and convenient, ready-to-eat fresh produce are driving the demand for produce packaging in the United States.

October 5, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Eco-friendly film-card pack

Applications are imminent for this 'new generation' carded package that combines a printed die-cut card with a corn-based PLA film.

October 3, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Single-unit lip gloss packaging

DuPont Awards’ 19th editionThe 19th annual DuPont Awards Competition once again shines the spotlight on innovation in packaging. From 135 entries, 26 packs received awards.

August 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

ABOUT LAKE CONSUMER PRODUCTS / WISCONSIN PHARMACAL

Lake Consumer Products, a subsidiary of Wisconsin Pharmacal, knows a thing or two about contract packaging as well as filling its own products at its 74ꯠ sq’ facility in Jackson, WI.

August 31, 2006

Flexibles

Cup/lid combo is the cat's meow

For its new line of premium wet cat food, Meow Mix outsources processing and packaging to Thailand. Sophisticated machinery and complex materials work together.

August 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Pedigree paralysis no more

FDA mandate for secondary wholesalers may help drive RFID into drug distribution chain.

August 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Large-Format Coding

Norwood will introduce the NGT Series of large-format, thermal-transfer coding systems, designed to produce the largest print area of any intermittent-motion thermal-transfer coders.

August 31, 2006

Flexibles

Resealable bag brings differentiation

DuPont Awards’ 19th editionThe 19th annual DuPont Awards Competition once again shines the spotlight on innovation in packaging. From 135 entries, 26 packs received awards.

August 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Dimensions Of Turnkey Service: The'General Contractor'

Assemblies Unlimited positions itself as the ‘point’ for entrepreneurial marketers, using a national network of suppliers to deliver services from design to logistics.

July 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Clamshell Sealer

The Model PHS3-1418 entry-level, plastic-to-plastic clamshell and blister sealing machine is now available from Starview Machines. This model has a seal area of 14”x18” and includes several features new to the company’s product offering, such as a rotary table with very clean design and elimination of potential pinch points.

July 31, 2006

Sustainability

What's not to like about robotics?

Labor savings, high throughput, repeatability, and flexibility are driving adoption of robots. ‘Creating value’ is a key consideration, too.

July 31, 2006