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Sustainability

Under $10 wines moving to more conservative look

Less expensive wines used to be colorful and fun, redesigned now to look more sophisticated.

September 22, 2009

Flexible packaging

Alliedflex Technologies teams with SJ Pack

Alliedflex has added SJ Pack of Korea to their sales and marketing program.

September 9, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Print and apply labeler for cases, cartons, and bags offers RFID capabilities at 50 units per minute

Short, quality video from NJM/CLI Packaging Systems International demonstrates the precision and versatility of the Model 400 Print & Apply Final Touch as it applies RFID labels to cases.

September 7, 2009

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

Industry watch

September 6, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Validation processes and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Serving the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, what challenges did Contract Packaging Resources face in its acquisition of the new blister-thermoforming machine?

September 6, 2009

Flexible packaging

Contract packer flexes its flexibility

New blister packaging machine helps Contract Packaging Resources meet the demands of its pharmaceutical customers, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency.

September 6, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New equipment brings a boost to Pompeian

This maker of olive oils and other food ingredients is using new filling, labeling, and nitrogen-dosing equipment to improve its manufacturing efficiency.

September 6, 2009

Closures

Oval-shaped jar

O.Berk’s 250ml Tarros Jar with a 58/400 finish in PET, has two flat panel sides for easy labeling and is available in both clear and cobalt blue.

September 5, 2009

Containers

Mechatronics and machine builders

September 5, 2009

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

New forces shape packaging innovation

Faced with unprecedented pressure to keep costs in line, companies that play in the packaging space must rethink their approach to packaging innovation.

September 5, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Screw actuators solve a bag-positioning riddle

Flaws in bag consistency make it difficult for this bulk bag filling system to position bags accurately. Screw actuators meet the challenge.

September 4, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

What's new at Pack Expo 2009?

The Brand Zone, which will house The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, is just one of the new features you’ll find at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2009.

September 4, 2009