Flexibles

Innovative engine oil packaging

Universal Lubricants re-refines oil products and re-defines packaging parameters for this market segment.

August 21, 2012

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Backpack eases human transport of water in developing countries

PackH2O replaces buckets and jerrycans, helping people carry and transport safe drinking water in Haiti, Guatemala, Kenya, and Uganda.

August 12, 2012

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Pour-spout pouch lends Truvia sweet market distinction

The 1.5-lb package gives the Cargill sugar substitute brand a category first, lends a clean look, and makes it easy for consumers to use in baking.

August 6, 2012

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Pouch scores sustainable packaging points

For its Horse Quenchers product, Equatic Solutions of Flemington, NJ. pulled off a nice bit of source reduction recently when it switched out of a rigid plastic container plus snap-on lid to a pouch made of flexible film.

July 30, 2012

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FPA publishes 2012 ‘State of the industry’ report

U.S. flexible packaging industry continues to experience positive and steady growth.

July 26, 2012

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Stand-up pouch appeal driving U.S. pouch demand

Sustainability, functionality, and marketing benefits delivered by stand-up pouches will help push U.S. pouch demand, predicts Freedonia study.

July 18, 2012

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Flexible package specification guidelines

How to decide what film or films to use or include in your new flexible, semi-rigid or rigid composite package that incorporates one or more films.

June 18, 2012

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Are laundry packets being ingested by children?

New packet or “pod” packaging has been hailed as a game-changing innovation in laundry detergent, but that innovation has unwittingly shone light on the increasing use and potential danger of food-style packaging and formulations in non-food categories.

June 1, 2012

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Common flexible packaging performance descriptions

Historically, packaging professionals have thought about the functions of packages in major ‘buckets;' one set of buckets is comprised of Protection, Utility, and Motivation...

May 21, 2012

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Mars Drinks debuts 100% recyclable Freshpack

Single-serve brewing system gets first two drink pouches in recyclable material, said to reduce the package footprint from 40% to 44%, depending on method of disposal.

May 17, 2012

Flexible packaging

Efficient v/f/f/s for the really big stuff

PKT specializes in bag filling, palletizing and stretch wrapping. New at the IPACK IMA show in Milan Italy was the FPK88, a 2,000+ bag per hour continuous vertical form/fill/seal machine for large bags.

May 7, 2012

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Five steps to great design with flexible film

How to execute a flexible package design that allows for attractive aesthetics, protects the product and improves bottom-line results.

April 13, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

What to look for in a label converter

Here are some steps to take when considering which label converter to use.

March 22, 2012