Controls & Machine Components

One dairy, one brewery, and two P2P links

For Byrne Dairy it’s Ethernet connectivity, and for Sierra Nevada it’s a software solution. But both firms now have better communications between processing and packaging.

June 16, 2010

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Flexibles

Plastic prefillable syringe systems

New biopharmaceuticals, rising production costs, at-home convenience, and safety are driving the need for break-resistant, silicone-free prefilled syringes.

June 11, 2010

Closures

Liquid Wrench dispenses confidence, advice to DIYers

Do-it-yourself projects often require tools specific to the job, and Radiator Specialty Co., Indian Trail, NC, is further focusing on this market with its lubricants, penetrants, and specialty products.

June 6, 2010

Labels

Nuts and seeds packager upgrades labeling operations

Installs automatic labeling machines to replace manual labeling of PET containers.

June 6, 2010

Flexible packaging

Innovation built on green principles

Sustainability remained a key criterion in this 22nd edition of the DuPont Awards. But this is mostly a story about innovation.

June 5, 2010

Flexibles

Package appropriateness

Some package styles just plain fit certain product groups. A box of cereal, a tube of toothpaste, a bag of chips, a can of beans, a can of soup, a bottle of milk, a bottle of beer, a bottle of wine—in every case we automatically associate the package format with the product.

June 5, 2010

Containers

Tenaya launches high-acid, shelf-stable beverages in aseptic PET bottles

Reportedly among the first of its kind in North America, the organic beverages use bottles with a barrier coating.

June 4, 2010

Flexible packaging

PTI thrives on inspection/metal detection systems

Contract manufacturer’s Royston, GA, facility uses machinery for quality, also gaining economic benefits.

June 4, 2010

Containers

OFF THE SHELF: Arizona Rescue Water relies on packaging

Whether it's nutraceutical, vitamin-fortified, or just plain tasty and refreshing, Arizona Rescue Water uses packaging for shelf impact and differentiation. Jim Butschli reports.

June 4, 2010

Containers

Bioplastics thrive despite economic woes

A poll conducted by the European Bioplastics association shows growth in bioplastics that is expected to continue into 2011 and beyond.

June 3, 2010

Flexibles

DuPont Gold for cat litter bags

New packaging for Fresh Step Cat Litter, a product of Clorox USA, Oakland, CA, has garnered a DuPont Gold Award; by replacing polypropylene pails with flexible film bag packaging, Clorox has cut packaging material weight by 80%.

June 1, 2010

Containers

Soccer fans may get a kick out of new beer can

SABMiller to introduce a can with a full-aperture end for the World Cup tournament. It’s recyclable, and it transforms the can into a convenient drinking cup.

May 28, 2010

Labels

OFF THE SHELF: Hand soap and pickles--2 takes on package graphics

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at a PET container of hand soap in a pump dispenser and also at a six pack of shelf-stable pickle packs to make a few comments on sustainability and package graphics.

May 28, 2010