Tamper-evident machinery

New packaging service established

Bill Zito, internationally recognized expert in the field of induction sealing, has formed a packaging consulting service, named ZITO (Zito Induction Technology Options).

January 25, 2011

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Flexibles

Co-packer puts Sunkist brand front and center

A hot-fill standup pouch with a patented dispensing feature is just one of the innovative packaging formats that Protica is launching under the well-known Sunkist brand.

January 4, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric: Soft start/soft stop motor controller

Schneider Electric's Enclosed Altistart™ 22 soft start/soft stop motor controller includes an integrated circuit breaker disconnect and soft starter in a stand-alone enclosure and helps to reduce voltage starting and soft stopping of standard 3-phase asynchronous induction (squirrel cage) motors.

January 3, 2011

Closures

'Sculpture'-style tins for mints convey health, wellness

A graceful, tea leaf-shaped tin with detailed embossing provides perfect storage for the new Minteas botanical-based tea mint collection in five varieties.

January 3, 2011

Flexibles

Baby food fruit snacks in barrier cups

Headquartered in Kunovice, Czechoslovakia, Hame is a major food processor and packager that markets a range of shelf-stable and chilled foods both within its own borders and to about 35 other countries.

January 3, 2011

Closures

Peanut butter jars square up

Justin’s Nut Butter, Boulder, CO, an innovative peanut butter manufacturer, was looking for a unique packaging presentation for its product line.

January 3, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Manual motor controllers/disconnects

The Bryant® line of manual motor controllers (MMC) from AutomationDirect is UL listed as “suitable as motor disconnects,” providing the convenience of 1 device fulfilling 2 needs.

November 27, 2010

Closures

Thermally stable PP jar

The September launch of Marks & Spencer’s new British Groceries range, with new branding for more 70 products, includes a coextrusion blown plastic jar solution.

November 27, 2010

Closures

M.Jacob & Sons celebrates 125 years

For 125 years now M. Jacob & Sons has been a source for packaging materials, including glass, plastic, and green options.

November 22, 2010

Flexibles

Contract packer creates improved powder packaging

PTI takes single-source responsibility for bottle molding, powder blending, container filling, capping, and labeling of a new, larger bottle for Vagisil.

November 18, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Elliott future-proofs your case packing investment

The modularity of Elliott's new Case Packing System allows packagers to purchase a complete line or a piece at a time, switch out a pick & place module for a drop packer, and even break the line apart to redeploy modules.

November 16, 2010

Flexible packaging

HMC Products offers new and rebuilt servo pouchers

Pouchers offer zipper, stand-up pouch, trailing edge clamps, net weigh scale, metal detector, platform, thermal printer, and now high performance B&R automation.

November 15, 2010

Sustainability

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November 13, 2010