Coding, Printing & Labeling

WorldStars recognize winners globally

The World Packaging Organisation announces 166 winners worldwide, from Austria to Zimbabwe.

February 5, 2008

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Flexibles

Reclosable bacon package

Oscar Mayer makes bacon more convenient with its Stay-Fresh Reclosable Tray.

January 21, 2008

Closures

Upscale glass jars reflect family pride

DelGrosso Foods chooses retro-look glass jars for its Italian sauces.

January 14, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

High-performing micro-drive

The new V1000 adjustable frequency drive from Yaskawa is said to be the world’s smallest, while offering a large menu of performance- and efficiency-enhancing features.

January 11, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Modular AC drives

January 11, 2008

Flexible packaging

High-volume retailers set the pace for packaging

Consumer packaged goods companies follow high-volume retailers’ packaging lead as they seek to align with retailer strategies, brand positioning.

January 11, 2008

Closures

Artegraft switches to copolyester for vascular graft tubes

Company transitions from cylindrical glass culture tubes for its collagen vascular grafts to a copolyester-based tube with a flat side, helping to prevent breakage and save money.

January 10, 2008

Closures

Personal care packaging

Berry Plastics Personal Care Packaging includes a variety of shaped packages and components including plastic bottles, tubes, tubs, caps and closures.

January 6, 2008

Closures

'Zenergized' tube suits retailers

Cartoned tubes make effervescent energy tablets portable for grocery consumers.

December 18, 2007

Closures

Spa chemical bottles make splash in market

Custom PET bottles replace stock HDPE bottles for Haviland spa chemicals.

November 29, 2007

Flexibles

The slice is alright: Pack protects premium cheese

Pack opening for BelGioioso cheese improves with new structure.

November 27, 2007

Flexibles

Smart label sensor gives Superior results

Bacteria-triggered smart label ensures freshness for Superior Farms MAP meats.

November 13, 2007

Closures

U.S. closure market shows steady growth

Continuous technological advancements in end-user industries, and an ongoing conversion from metal to plastic closures, are driving growth in the U.S. plastic closures market.

November 7, 2007