Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Video: Capper with electronic torque provides 100 percent inspection

Fowler Products’ 14-head capper features state-of-the-art electronic torque control and is integrated with a rejection system that provides a 100 percent inspection for proper closure application. Booth # N-3906

October 30, 2012

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Closures

Redesigned can energizes Celsius

Sleek aluminum can with brighter graphics delivers appeal for this vitamin-enhanced, pre-exercise beverage that aims to burn calories.

October 11, 2012

Plastics/resins

L’Oreal Paris compact launches in U.S.

ABS screw cap embossed with L’Oreal Paris logo, integral liner, and crystalline, glass-like PETG jar deliver stunning appearance for make-up compact.

October 9, 2012

Closures

Bag-on-valves

Once considered a niche market, bag-on-valves (BOVs) are becoming increasingly popular for cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

August 28, 2012

Closures

Resealable latex lid allows for savoring of whisky shots

Scottish Spirits Single Grain Scotch Whiskey in a 12-oz can now comes with a resealable, reusable latex cap that allows for product consumption over time.

August 8, 2012

Sustainability

Skin care brand selects airless dispensing

DOCTOR BABOR products are easy to dispense, evacuate, and include recyclable packaging components.

August 6, 2012

Closures

When it comes to wine, quality trumps closure type

New study finds that 97% of consumers don’t focus on wine packaging, unless problems occur; 92% believe that protecting the wine is of primary importance.

May 31, 2012

Closures

Miller scores sales with Punch Top Can

Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft cans are scored with a secondary tab that invites beer drinkers to have fun opening it, then enjoy a smoother pour.

May 24, 2012

Closures

Shadow Beverages, GNC enter ready-to-drink beverage market

Advanced Nutrition Beverage line employs 38-mm compression-molded polypropylene caps on PET bottles.

May 9, 2012

Sustainability

Planters, Sonoco partner for sustainability

Glass-to-plastic switch reduces weight of packaging and the number of trucks to distribute product.

April 3, 2012

Closures

'Chocolate toothpaste' in a tube

New Orleans-based Theodent makes toothpaste that successfully substitutes for fluoride a blend of minerals including cocoa bean extract.

February 16, 2012

Closures

Cap delivers liquid vitamins to bottled spring water

VBlast vitamins and spring water is introducing health-oriented consumers to vitamins with a new twist – a newly designed closure that dispenses a liquid vitamin blend into pure mountain spring water with a simple turn of the cap.

January 18, 2012

Flexible packaging

Pro Mach acquires Matrix Packaging Machinery

Pro Mach, Inc. has announced that Matrix Packaging Machinery will join its Primary Packaging Business Unit expanding Pro Mach’s primary packaging solutions.

October 17, 2011