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Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID Technology Simplifies Asset Management

Faced with intense emphasis on profitability, companies are recognizing the critical need for real-time, effective asset management solutions to help them run leaner and smarter.

May 14, 2009

Containers

New FDA leadership signals a new day for the agency and industry

Big changes are afoot at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It’s a bit early to provide all the specifics, but a few things are clear right now.

May 12, 2009

Sustainability

Industry watch

May 5, 2009

Containers

Contemporizing a classic brand, with a 10% sales spike

It is possible for a flagging iconic brand to become relevant again to consumers.

May 5, 2009

Containers

Automated machine vision system enhances bottling line accuracies

Winery achieves more precise inspection of bottle fill height and corking/capping/labeling efficiencies.

May 5, 2009

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

A ship-shape bag-in-box system

The Golden Alaska fishing vessel boasts a labor-saving case erector and bag inserter.

May 5, 2009

Tamper-evident machinery

Banding system increases packaging efficiencies

Sauce manufacturer boosts line speeds, cuts material costs, and economizes on plant floor space by installing three new tamper-band application units.

May 5, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Walmart Rx plan could boost unit-dose packaging

Walmart and other pharmacies could drive more widespread use of unit-dose packaging in the U.S., says Peter G. Mayberry, executive director of the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (www.unitdose.org).

May 4, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Forum identifies packagers' automation challenges -- and new solutions

Kraft, Lance, Nestle, Pfizer, robot packaging OEM Edson, and others shared practical tips for making packaging operations more efficient at this year’s Packaging Automation Forum

May 3, 2009

Sustainability

Beverage bottles lighten up

Propel, AquaFina, and TalkingRain and are among the latest beverages to lighten up their bottles.

May 1, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Danimals debuts 'crush cup'

Kids' collapsible yogurt cups offer spoonless, on-the-go snacking.

April 30, 2009

Flexibles

Single-serve pouch pulls off premixed, frozen margaritas

Premixed margaritas can be enjoyed in flexible, fun pouch packaging that eliminates the blender.

April 30, 2009