Plastics/resins

Sanofi’s Nasacort® Allergy 24HR booklet pack with thermoform delivers ‘wow’ factor

Package design uses thermoformed ‘N’ to help make successful switch from prescription-only to over-the-counter sales.

August 5, 2015

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Containers

PakTech expands distribution to Europe

PakTech now distributes its 6Pak and QuadPak can carriers in Europe.

August 5, 2015

Workforce

Toray receives planning grant from Rhode Island

Toray Plastics (America) awarded "Real Jobs Rhode Island" planning grant.

August 4, 2015

Flexible packaging

Herrmann marks 25th year with special edition ultrasonic welder

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc., introduces anniversary edition HiQ Medialog welding machine with new features.

August 3, 2015

Plastics/resins

RKW Danafilms becomes RKW North America

RKW North America’s new name reflects its commitment to the North American market.

July 31, 2015

Sustainability

Light shines negatively on next-gen PET bottles

New research study indicates that PET bottles exposed to UV light negatively impact processing/visual attributes of next-generation bottles.

July 31, 2015

Additives, coatings & inks

What’s new in nanotechnology?

A look at nanotech for healthcare diagnostics and treatment, and how medical and pharmaceutical applications will boost the global nanocoatings market.

July 30, 2015

Additives, coatings & inks

Gina Powers named VP and GM of ITW Dynatec

Powers will be responsible for driving growth and innovation worldwide.

July 30, 2015

Flexibles

Glenroy celebrates 50 years in flexible film

Flexible packaging specialist Glenroy Inc. commemorates 50-year anniversary.

July 28, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

NatureWorks reveals third-party LCA results

Revised NatureWorks Ingeo biopolymer life cycle assessment data passes rigorous third party peer-review.

July 27, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

On the front lines of serialization

Successful implementation requires interconnecting packaging equipment, materials, and components so they are dependent upon each other.

July 24, 2015

Labels

FDA revises proposed Nutrition Facts label rule

Aim is to include a daily value for added sugars to help consumers make more informed choices. Public comments welcomed for 75 days from July 24, 2015.

July 24, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital printer ‘XAPS’ would-be counterfeiters

Digital carton printing company OTC Group helps its customers thwart counterfeiting and theft with Xerox tracking system.

July 24, 2015