Cartoning

IWK launches blister machines

At its June 16-17 open house, IWK PacSystems will demonstrate the first of a new series of IWK blister packing machines, the advanced BP Series, which are automated with ELAU’s PacDrive automation system.

April 30, 2004

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Closures

Fruit jars stand up, stand out

Signature Fruit works with blow molder to develop a wide-mouth plastic jar that withstands pasteurization for packing premium California fruit.

April 30, 2004

Flexibles

Diagnostic fluids switch to plastic containers

Medical diagnostics maker bioMérieux pioneers switch to multilayer plastic bottles for blood culture samples.

April 30, 2004

Containers

Compact baggers pack improvements

World Flavors adds new and refurbished vf/f/s units to replace hand-filling operations and simplify changeovers.

April 30, 2004

Containers

Are packaging jobs secure?

Looking for a packaging job? These Web sites could provide some help.

March 31, 2004

Labels

No-spill flexible spout for motor oil

This theoretical development from Cal Poly packaging students centers on a No-Spill Flex Funnel for PET motor oil bottles.

March 31, 2004

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

New and improved bag maker

TNA introduces the Robag® 3, now equipped with a patented stripper/tube closer that enables the machine to pack a range of products including potato chips, pretzels, tortillas, and more.

February 29, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cal Poly's value-added Klear Keg

A clear barrier keg made of PET with EVOH coating is one of several concepts students at Cal Poly have developed.

February 29, 2004

Contract packaging

Rx packaging: The view from Italy

Join Packaging World's Technical Editor Rick Lingle in a recap of an early March tour of pharmaceutical companies in Italy’s "Packaging Valley."

February 29, 2004

Closures

Beauty reigns in HBA packaging

CVS Pharmacy recently called on MLR Design to create a new brand identity and package for its store brand of health and beauty aids. The new product line showcases a stylishly colorful bulls-eye motif that highlights product names and product benefit copy, as well as a cosmetically inspired typography system.

February 29, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Companies

Fanuc Robotics America, Inc.

February 29, 2004

Sustainability

Packagers emphasize environment and economics

Packaging professionals from Estée Lauder/Aveda, Hewlett-Packard, and Bacardi Bottling describe how their companies view packaging that is environmentally sustainable.

February 29, 2004

Containers

Paper or plastic?

When a bulk-milk dairy added route service to its mix, it needed conveying and palletizing to handle either corrugated boxes or plastic crates.

February 29, 2004