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

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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

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Medical device pack earns WorldStar Award

When patients are hemorrhaging, seconds count. A thermoformed medical device package that helps physicians cut time needed to deliver life-saving procedures wins a 2013 WorldStar Award.

February 1, 2013

Labels

Heat transfer labels

ITW Graphics launched Dimension HT™, its new line of textured heat transfers.

January 29, 2013

Flexibles

Freshness extension for fresh produce

Laser film perforation technology helps control oxygen transmission rates in bean sprout bags, protecting product color and odor.

January 29, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Smithfield division launches pork in thermoformed cook-in packs

Backed by an aggressive ad campaign featuring a James Brown Motown classic, Farmland Foods’ Oven Perfect packaging has convenience written all over it.

January 28, 2013

Sustainability

Video: Recyclable produce box pilots are promising

Global Green pilot shows that replacing paraffin-coated produce cases with recyclable-coated boxes could divert waste from landfills and save money for the foodservice and retail industry.

January 23, 2013

Contract packaging

16-oz hot-fill PET for BBQ sauce

Copacker Old South Foods’ first use of PET delivers glass-like appearance, reduced breakage, and improved filling.

January 18, 2013

Sustainability

New consortium addresses PET recycle stream issues

Members, representing the entire value chain, consider multiple solutions to the problem of full-wrap labels in the PET recycle stream.

January 17, 2013

Protective/transport packaging

Void-fill and protective packaging offers clean, cost-effective solutions

The AirPouch® Express 3™ void-fill and protective packaging systems from Automated Packaging Systems offer clean, cost-effective packing solutions. These portable, all electric systems are user-friendly, fast and convenient, and eliminate the need to store large, bulky materials.

January 15, 2013

Protective/transport packaging

On-demand bubble cushioning protective packaging system

Watch how the AirPouch® FastWrap™ protective packaging system inflates and dispenses a continuous stream of inflatable bubble or tube cushioning for on-demand cushioning, interleaving, and block-and-brace applications.

January 15, 2013

Flexible packaging

Tabletop bagging machine improves productivity in fill/seal applications

Video from Automated Packaging Systems details the loading process and key operational features of a tabletop bagging fill/seal machine.

January 15, 2013

Containers

Total makeover for Ansell personal lubricants

Structural and graphics packaging improvements earn awards.

January 14, 2013