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Closures

Global pharmaceutical packaging demand predicted to reach $62 billion by 2015

Report says the U.S. will remain the largest consumer of pharmaceutical packaging as its advanced drug-producing sector introduces sophisticated therapies with specialized packaging needs.

June 30, 2011

Flexibles

Star Packaging merges with Master Packaging to form Star Packaging Corporation

Master Packaging, located in Tampa, FL has merged with Star Packaging, based in Atlanta, GA and will now be known as Star Packaging Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, GA with operating facilities in both Georgia and Florida.

June 26, 2011

Sustainability

Sealed with a miss

When induction seals are defective, a brand-owner needs knowledge and insight to solve the problem.

June 15, 2011

Closures

Airless dispensing for new product formulations

Rexam’s Nea Airless dispenser combines formula preservation, design flexibility, production efficiency, on-shelf appeal, and smooth actuation.

June 7, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Induction sealing requires coordination

There are too many variables to keep a lid on, unless all parties are kept in the loop.

June 1, 2011

Flexibles

Malt-O-Meal launches 'Bag The Box' campaign

Cereal maker, with five product families in flexible packaging, uses new Web site to encourage consumers to switch to cereal brands that ‘Bag The Box.’

May 31, 2011

Closures

Package realization is a team effort

A global leader in resealable solutions and equipment, Zip-Pak used interpack 2011 to launch its Package Realization Team, a multidisciplinary group comprising company veterans with distinct areas of packaging expertise, from machinery and materials to package design and sustainability.

May 18, 2011

Sustainability

Know when to fold 'em

The folding carton ushered in the modern packaging age and remains a diverse option for many product categories.

May 10, 2011

Flexibles

New hook reclosure for dried fruit pack

Mariani Packing Co. of Vacaville, CA, has introduced Touch Lock, a micro-hook closure system that allows consumers to simply touch to lock and close their bag of dried fruit.

May 6, 2011

Closures

Custom bottle, closure shape Dial's entry into lotions

The category is crowded, with a lot of ‘me-too’ packaging. The gentle curves on Dial NutriSkin’s bottle and closure provide both findability and functional benefits.

May 5, 2011

Closures

New easy-open lid for glass jars

A new innovation for glass jar lids is set to bring welcome relief to anyone who relies on dish towels, hot water, or a strong partner when faced with opening a jar of their favourite preserve.

May 3, 2011

Closures

Portola Packaging awarded SQF certification for 3 facilities

Portola Packaging, Inc. achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute certification recently for its three U.S. closure manufacturing facilities—Batavia, Ill; Kingsport, Tenn. and Tolleson, Ariz.

April 27, 2011