Materials: Page 360

Contract packaging

Allegra trial pack delivers multiple packaging 'firsts'

Sanofi US’s Chattem consumer healthcare division launches "A"-shaped package for Allegra allergy medication.

November 12, 2012

Flexibles

Dow executive unveils plans for flexible packaging innovations

If you’re seeking insight into the latest innovations in pouches and other types of flexible packaging, don’t miss this interview with Dave Kyle, Director of Marketing for Dow Packaging, filmed on-site at 2012 Pack Expo in Chicago. You’ll get insights on how the company is working with industry partners, and will, in the coming months, unveil new advances in packaging efficiency, convenience, shelf stability and sustainability - from material reduction to waste-to-energy technology.

November 9, 2012

Flexibles

Clinical sacks for transporting hazardous waste

Cromwell Polythene is re-launching its clinical waste sacks range, making extensive use of star seal technology to maximize carrying capacity, while optimizing leak resistance.

November 9, 2012

Plastics/resins

Single-use containers for biologicals

Cellon SA a launched PharmaTainer sterile, single-use containers for storage, freezing, and manipulation of biologicals.

November 9, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

100 to 400-ppm linerless label system debuts

WS Packaging has introduced a high-speed linerless label system, in both an in-line and rotary applicator format, that can operate at speeds from 100 to 400 packages/min, respectively. A patented microperf on the WS-supplied clear or white BOPP labelstock results in a no-label look for applications in the beverage, health and beauty, and personal care categories. System is said to provide an 8% to 20% savings in total applied costs.

November 8, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Custom clamshells in virtually any material

Thermoformer Fabri-Kal can offer custom manufacturing of clamshells, as well as stock rigid plastic packaging for foodservice applications, in a range of material types, including PET, PS, PP, PE, and PLA. Services cover the spectrum from design and prototyping, to the manufacture of start-up volumes and production volumes.

November 8, 2012

Plastics/resins

U.S. demand for plastic containers to exceed $32 billion in 2016

Study forecasts a 4.9% growth in U.S. demand for plastic containers by 2016, driven by plastic packaging’s performance benefits, as well as a recovery in the broader economy.

November 7, 2012

Containers

Bottle and gift pack help reflect high-end tequila

Tequila packaging gets an upgrade from Brown-Forman’s Casa Herradura Selección Suprema tequila.

November 7, 2012

Containers

Packaging defect involved in voluntary drug recall

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. initiates voluntary recall of a single manufacturing lot of Pradaxa capsules 75mg in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

November 7, 2012

Flexible packaging

Off The Shelf: Unique dispensing spout for aseptic juice pouch

Editor Pat Reynolds returned from Pack Expo 2012 with a fascinating dispensing spout that he demonstrates in this video.

November 6, 2012

Labels

IMLs clearly consumer-attractive, cost-competitive, and eco-friendly

Vaska Home Products heightens brand identity and lowers printing expenses and inventory requirements by opting for transparent in-mold labeling technology.

November 2, 2012

Plastics/resins

Device maker uses copolyester for hospital tube delivery systems

Material withstands use in transporting patient-critical items and delivers multiple benefits to hospital workers.

November 1, 2012