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

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Clear Lam adds VP of sales and marketing

Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. announces that Dale Sprosty has joined Clear Lam as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thermoformed Products.

November 16, 2009

Containers

Amid cheese's slump--an opportunity?

The recession has hit cheese sales hard, but how about refocusing marketing efforts on single-serve snack packaging? The same idea revitalized soup sales.

November 13, 2009

Flexibles

Global view of aseptic packaging

A new study reports that aseptically packaged products have grown by more than 6% since 2003. Asia, at 13% annually, has grown fastest.

November 13, 2009

Sustainability

Studies show different growth rates for bioplastics, but concur on uptick

Two new studies predict growth in the bioplastics market from nearly 1 million tons to 2.3 million tons by 2013.

November 11, 2009

Containers

Pharmaceuticals: 'Fragmented' future with regulatory benefits?

PAs the focus changes from blockbuster drug development to more targeted therapies, pharmaceutical firms and the FDA could work more closely.

November 10, 2009

Flexible packaging

High-speed bagging for food

The SidePouch FAS Sprint Revolution presents a conveyor of preopened bags that are ready for immediate loading from a 60-in. wide workspace.

November 10, 2009

Protective/transport packaging

Hybrid paper-packaging system produces void-fill and cushioning materials with one machine

New machine produces variable-density paper pads with the flip of a switch, for void-fill or cushioning needs.

November 10, 2009

Flexibles

New Barrier Bubble cushioning system is small, fast, and versatile

Tabletop equipment produces bracing and blocking material on-site and on-demand.

November 10, 2009

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

New foam-in-bag system offers green benefits

Machine's production of small-diameter Continuous Foam Tubes results in less foam usage and allows for material reduction and reduced cube-package design.

November 10, 2009

Protective/transport packaging

High-tech, automated molding equipment comes with affordable price tag

A new system exhibited at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2009 breaks the mold, with affordable molding technology that allows for a wide variety of cushion shapes and sizes.

November 10, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Exhibitions are in flux

Say goodbye to ISA Expo and, likely, the Worldwide Food Expo. Shifts in strategic thinking have caused exhibition sponsors to reshape the shows they produce.

November 10, 2009

Flexibles

Flexible pouches offer recloseable convenience

Easy opening packs permit quick product access and unique recloseability.

November 9, 2009