Flexibles

Seed mix entices in new windowed bag

A new package design for 20-lb bags of food-plot seed for deer allows for gravure-printed graphics across the entire bag, as well as a see-through window insert.

February 13, 2013

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Desiccated blister packaging

Desiccated blister packaging protects moisture and oxygen-sensitive solid dose pharmaceuticals for better product performance.

February 13, 2013

Containers

One-way PET kegs

Lightweight Containers launched the first member of a new generation of KeyKegs: the cylindrical KeyKeg20.

February 13, 2013

Additives, coatings & inks

Ink development kit for Epson DX5 print head

A JetXpert-based ink development kit, specifically designed to address the unique characteristics of the Epson DX5 print head is now available.

February 13, 2013

Protective/transport packaging

Cryopak

Cryopak offers engineered cold chain solutions for a global market. Monitoring, packaging and phase change technology under one roof to help global pharma companies standardize their transportation methods.

February 12, 2013

Cartons and boxes

Shaped candy boxes get chocolates back on gifting radar

Cadbury introduces brightly decorated boxes shaped in flower and heart designs for its chocolate pralines, positioning them perfectly for gift giving.

February 12, 2013

Containers

Diet Double-Cola's turn for a refresh

Ionic cola brand gets new can and carton graphics that reflect its personality—‘ a little out of the ordinary, friendly, handcrafted, and different from other big-name colas.’

February 11, 2013

Cartons and boxes

Herbal tea redesign reflects passion for plants

Traditional Medicinals refreshes the graphics for its more than 50 herbal tea formulations with color coding for wellness needs, bold plant graphics, and friendlier copy.

February 11, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Two-part PS container allows for 'amplified' yogurt experience

New Chobani Flip line features flavored yogurt paired with mix-ins, in a ‘flippable,’ two-part container decorated with bright colors and authentic ingredient imagery.

February 10, 2013

Adhesives/tape

Optimizing hot melt adhesive use in packaging operations

With the increasing prices and decreasing availability of hot melt adhesives, packagers can no longer just place a long bead of adhesive to ensure a strong seal or bond. Packagers must determine the exact amount of adhesive needed to produce a secure bond, then follow up by implementing dispensing technologies that will preserve the integrity of their process and bottom lines. Recent tests prove that the bond strength of short intermittent adhesive beads is equal to the bond strength of long, continuous beads.

February 8, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Almac launches U.S. commercial packaging operations

Successful FDA inspection and new client partnership highlight $10 million-plus facility’s opening.

February 8, 2013

Plastics/resins

PET bottle with rigid liner shows promise for multiple applications

New package for the dispensing and delivery of sensitive chemicals offers shatter-resistance, a light weight, and full product evacuation; technology is available for license.

February 7, 2013

Closures

Child-resistant cap may malfunction, so Novartis issues recall

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups that were manufactured in the United States prior to December 31, 2011.

February 3, 2013