Sustainability

Study supports green benefits of reusability for water delivery systems

Reduce first, then recycle is the message of a new study that measures the sustainability impact of drinking water systems, including tap water, refillable containers, and bottled water.

November 20, 2009

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Containers

Alpha Packaging--Missouri Fast Track Award winner

Based on Alpha Packaging’s consistent growth and reinvestment the company is being honored in Kansas City by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry as one of Missouri’s fastest-growing companies over the past several years.

November 19, 2009

Flexibles

Compliance risks and package validation mistakes

Examining common medical device package development/validation errors, and five compliance risks facing life-science firms.

November 19, 2009

Flexibles

Contract packaging looks strong in Europe

Budelpack Poortvliet BV, a leading contract packager in the fast-moving consumer goods category, has announced significant investments in stand-up pouch and stick-pack packaging lines. Brand owners use services like that provided by this Dutch firm to launch new products quickly and efficiently.

November 19, 2009

Sustainability

DuPont Packaging announces call for entries for 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation

Seeking breakthroughs in packaging innovation, sustainability and waste/cost reduction, DuPont Packaging announced the call for entries in the 22nd DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, the industry’s longest running, independently-judged competition. The deadline for entries is Feb. 12, 2010.

November 18, 2009

Sustainability

Is bamboo for you?

Packaging needs to pull its weight as a product protector, especially with products ordered on the Internet. Bamboo is an emerging option that offers strength and sustainability.

November 18, 2009

Flexible packaging

Printpack opens new manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China

Printpack is pleased to announce the opening of Printpack (Suzhou) Packaging Co., Ltd., the newest addition to Printpack's global manufacturing footprint. The production facility, located in Suzhou, China, will produce shelf stable thermoformed rigid plastic containers for the food packaging industry.  全球领先的食品包装企业普派包装集团荣幸地宣布其最新的生产基地——普派（苏州）包装有限 公司于2009年11月18日正式开业，公司设在中国苏州。普派苏州主要生产用于食品包装的热 成型硬质塑料容器。

November 18, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New T.O. Plastics Website

T.O. Plastics, Inc., a leader in plastics thermoforming, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website.

November 17, 2009

Sustainability

Award winning package

The Association for Dressings & Sauces gave its Package of the Year award to Del Sol Food Co. for their Briannas Dressing bottle with the LiquiFlapper closure from Weatherchem.

November 16, 2009

Sustainability

Coke's PlantBottle Makes Debut

The Coca-Cola Company goes commercial with its new plant-based PET bottle, containing up to 30% renewable resources, with a goal of producing 2 billion bottles by year-end 2010.

November 16, 2009

Closures

ZipBox brings change to cereal and more

Cookies, powders, detergents—all can be packaged in a whole new format now that the ZipBox is available.

November 16, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Laser seal registration on blister packer

The TFX blister machine was designed with GMP priorities foremost in mind.

November 16, 2009

Conveying & accumulation

Shrink sleeve labeling at 600/min

Robust construction, high-speed application, and unique conveyor control are the hallmarks of the LX500.

November 16, 2009