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VF/F/S bagmaker

The G3 twin-tube VFFS snack food bagmaker from Kliklok-Woodman uses all-servo motion controls to produce up to 240 bags/minute (120/tube).

February 4, 2010

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OFF THE SHELF: Innovative standup pouch for baby food

Not only does this foil-based pouch for baby food from Sprout Foods have a great shelf presence, it's shatterproof and occupies far less space in transit.

February 3, 2010

Secondary Packaging

MASSMAN Automation Designs aquires Talon Manufacturing, Inc.

Villard, MN January 25, 2010—MASSMAN Automation Designs, LLC (Villard, MN) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Talon Manufacturing, Inc. which will operate under the new business entity of Talon Massman, LLC.

February 1, 2010

Flexible packaging

Blister machine expands capacity for contract pharmaceutical packaging

Compass Pharma Services installs a new high-speed blister-packaging machine.

January 19, 2010

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India poised for "revolution" in food packaging

Advanced packaging technologies, and a shift to using packaging as a branding tool, will drive growth through 2015, says Datamonitor report.

January 14, 2010

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Checkweigher delivers healthy packaging results

Used primarily for dietary supplement multipacks, a new checkweigher helps PA-based contract packer Quality Packaging Specialists meet quality demands with accuracy and at high line speeds.

January 8, 2010

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Sales heating up with microwave packaging

Freedonia report says this packaging format will enjoy healthy gains over the next four years. Its convenience benefits and related new technologies attract busy consumers.

December 18, 2009

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Global collaboration enables Kraft Foods' culture change

Project-by-project, Kraft Foods’ global business units, with leadership from the company’s corporate sustainability team, are creating a culture where sustainability is a part of every package design.

December 8, 2009

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Pump up sales at service station C-stores?

Opportunities seem plentiful at these small marts. The margins exceed those for selling gas, and packaging can play a role in helping move shoppers in and out of the store.

December 8, 2009

Flexible packaging

Value and health drive new food and beverage packaging

A depressed economy and consumers' increasing concerns about personal, as well as environmental, health and wellness drive food and beverage packaging innovations.

December 6, 2009

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Cloud Packaging adds mid-speed expertise with purchase of Toll Packaging

Acquisition made in part to respond to current market demands for shorter packaging runs.

December 4, 2009

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Specialist converting and packaging machines at MD&M West

Doyen Medipharm, a converting and packaging machine manufacturer focusing on the medical and pharmaceutical industry, will present its technology at MD&M West 2010, Booth 2355.

December 1, 2009

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Compliance risks and package validation mistakes

Examining common medical device package development/validation errors, and five compliance risks facing life-science firms.

November 19, 2009