Protective/transport packaging

HP puts packaging parts on fast track

A rapid prototyping process for developing EPS foam end caps helps Hewlett-Packard meet ongoing new model introductions for its popular DeskJet printers. Moving from initial CAD drawing to final molded parts can be done in four days.

July 31, 1996

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Protective/transport packaging

Corporate overview

Astro Valcour, Inc. (Glen Falls, NY) offers a complete overview of its protective packaging capabilities in its new color brochure. The brochure highlights AVI divisions that produce products such as protective foams, cushioning, shipping mailers and packaging systems for industrial packaging distributors.

June 30, 1996

Protective/transport packaging

Polystyrene loosefill

Free-Flow Packaging (Redwood City, CA) has introduced Flo-Pak Super 8(TM), designed for heavy items requiring a sturdier loosefill. It's made of 100% waste PS, including 35% PCR content.

May 31, 1996

Protective/transport packaging

Cushioning foam

PolyPlank Ultra® is a high-performance, fine cell extruded PE foam from Astro-Valcour (Glens Falls, NY) that provides good cushioning and surface protection.

May 31, 1996

Sustainability

No assembly required for IBM terminals

Defying traditional notions of protective packaging, IBM ships an all-in-one pack for preconfigured point-of-sale computer terminals. Customers no longer receive separately boxed components, escaping baffling product setup.

May 31, 1996

Flexible packaging

Ling Ling tries a blend of MAP and frozen distribution

Shipped and warehoused frozen, these Chinese entrees are displayed in the supermarket's refrigerated deli case, where their modified atmospheres give them an extended shelf life.

May 31, 1996

Protective/transport packaging

Honeycomb cushioning

The Flextra® system for void-fill cushioning from Astro Valcour (Glens Falls, NY) uses rolls of recycled kraft paper with thousands of tiny incisions that stretch open when tension is applied, resulting in a three-dimensional honeycomb.

February 29, 1996

Protective/transport packaging

PE foam sheeting

Astro-Foam® from Astro-Valcour (Glens Falls, NY) is an all-purpose PE foam sheet material designed for static protection, insulation, void fill and cushioning.

February 29, 1996

Protective/transport packaging

Shipping mailers

Astro-Valcour (Glen Falls, NY) has released a four-color brochure describing its full line of shipping mailers. It describes advantages of Air-Kraft® recycled bubble shippers, Pad-Kraft® padded shippers, white reinforced Tuff-Kraft® utility shippers and new Poly-lite(TM) polyolefin mailers.

February 29, 1996

Conveying & accumulation

Steelcase corners corrugated savings

Office furniture maker alters distribution packaging for heavy desktops, increasing protection where it's needed, reducing it where it's not. Savings total nearly $180ꯠ/yr in materials and labor, while repetitive stress injuries are eliminated.

February 29, 1996

Protective/transport packaging

Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Corrupad Protective Packaging, Inc. (Bensenville, IL) and Kieffer Paper Mills, Inc. (Brownstown, IN) have formed a new paper manufacturing company called Enviro-Packaging Inc.

February 29, 1996

Flexibles

Premium package for bagel chips

Long known as a marketer of frozen bakery products, Chicago-based Sara Lee Bakery has expanded into a number of new nonfrozen categories. In its current test of a new bagel chip product, it's relying on some powerful packaging to provide protection and sharp graphics.

February 29, 1996

Flexibles

Molded pulp proves Peerless

Molded pulp trays provide sturdy cushioning for Peerless faucet packs, while new carton graphics wield retail sales punch.

January 31, 1996