Plastics/resins

PDI, SABIC partner to help prevent healthcare-associated infections

Leaders in infection prevention and thermoplastic technology conduct stress-cracking study of medical device plastics to unravel compatibility issues.

October 13, 2016

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Labels

SHL Medical focuses on user functionality

Its auto injectors feature specialty labels for demo devices in which safety and patient ease of use are paramount.

October 11, 2016

Sustainability

Loblaw launches compostable coffee pods

New launch said to have the potential to divert 100 million pods from landfill annually.

October 10, 2016

Sustainability

Esse pumped about airless packaging system for probiotic skincare line

Recyclable glass bottle and plastic dispensing closure components help the South African company launch its probiotic skincare brand.

October 7, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Beer concentrate in portion pack

An innovative craft beer concentrate that lets consumers “make” their own beer is getting a big boost from recently developed packaging technology.

October 6, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

Eyeliner receives ergonomic design for precise application

The new Grandiôse eyeliner was designed and decorated with a versatile resin to align with Lancome’s aesthetics and branding.

October 6, 2016

Closures

Air freshener line gets contemporary redesign

Renuzit Pearl Scents air freshener line aims to double as home décor with clear, PET container.

October 3, 2016

Containers

Canning plant triples production with expansion

Canned fruit and vegetable producer McCall Farms expands its plant by a quarter-million feet, adding 11 filling lines and four labeling lines, tripling its production in seven months.

October 3, 2016

Closures

Package uncaps laundry product fragrance

A new flip-top closure and overcap assembly for an in-wash scent booster allows consumers to sample the fragrance before purchase without opening the package.

October 1, 2016

Flexibles

New INNATE™ precision packaging resin grades for challenging packaging roles to debut at PACK EXPO

Dow’s newest INNATE™ resins address some of today's most challenging performance gaps and will debut at PACK EXPO 2016. Applications include liquid bag-in-box and low temperature packaging as well as medium performance sealant uses. Watch the video to learn how they help create lighter, stronger, more durable films for a variety of applications.

September 29, 2016

Plastics/resins

Preform deduster adds quality for German mineral water producer

Gerolsteiner Brunnen places deduster upstream of its inspection equipment to keep potential foreign bodies from entering PET preforms prior to stretch blow-molding.

September 29, 2016

Closures

Pro Mach acquires Pacific Packaging Machinery

Pro Mach expands filling and capping capabilities with the acquisition of Pacific Packaging Machinery.

September 29, 2016

Labels

Hershey leads SmartLabel initiative

Announced in late 2015, the SmartLabel™ tool allows brand owners to provide consumers with access to comprehensive product information via an on-pack QR code. Here, Deborah Arcoleo, Director, Product Transparency for The Hershey Company, shares how Hershey forged the concept and worked with industry members to launch the initiative.

September 29, 2016