Coding, Printing & Labeling

Thermal ink-jet coders provide 60% savings

All-natural dressings and condiments company Tessemae’s switches to thermal ink-jet printers for bottle labels and sachets, cutting its costs by 60% and improving uptime.

February 27, 2016

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Microwave pasteurization in South Korea

Daesang Corp., a leading food producer in South Korea, launched chilled ready meals last December under the Whistling Cook brand.

February 26, 2016

Containers

Tubs for sweets

Al Wefag, the market leader in sugar confectionery in Saudi Arabia, has launched its gummy candy series Borgat in two sizes of plastic tubs, citing the particular benefits of more branding space, a more vibrant look, and a better finish over its previous packaging format.

February 24, 2016

Thermoform/fill/seal

Life Science Tools Assist, From Research to Medical Diagnostics

Labels represent a critical component of Promega’s products.

February 23, 2016

Sustainability

Preventing Legitimate Products From Entering Illegitimate Channels

Strong relationships with its suppliers, customers helps converter Nosco protect brands.

February 23, 2016

Flexibles

Harpak-ULMA names new Vice President

Harpak-ULMA welcomes Jeff Aspinall as V.P. of Technical/Customer Service.

February 23, 2016

Material handling

Trends in Labels and Adhesives

Changes create new challenges for label, adhesive companies.

February 22, 2016

Containers

CDF Corp.: Bag-in-Box Container

20-L bag-in-box package passes the design qualification testing of a combination package; fiberboard box with plastic bag.

February 22, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Consumer education has big impact on film recycling rates

By educating consumers on the how-tos of PE film recycling, a WRAP campaign helps increase the recycling rate in Vancouver, WA, by 125%.

February 20, 2016

Flexible packaging

Green packaging demand to drive flex-pack coatings market

The enhanced efficiency, recyclability, and compostability of sustainable coatings will make green packaging a feasible option for North American market participants.

February 17, 2016

Additives, coatings & inks

Polytex: Flexo printer primer for digital inks

Polytex introduces 7.4128, a new flexo primer designed for toner-based digital ink receptivity.

February 12, 2016

Containers

Soft-boiled egg conveniently available

UK consumers can now enjoy the convenience of a perfect soft-boiled egg in just five minutes thanks to the inspiration of a new brand by the name of Yowk and the innovative packaging skills of its container suppliers.

February 12, 2016

Flexibles

DS Smith Plastics names Salvador Servera a Director of Sales

Salvador Servera will head up all Flexible Packaging business strategies in Europe.

February 9, 2016