Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

March 1, 2009

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Closures

International Delight receives 2009 AmeriStar

Coffee creamer container earns award for package design and functionality.

February 27, 2009

Labels

V-8 ventures into vending machines

Campbell Soup's entry into the vending machine market is via 12-oz hot-filled PET containers.

February 26, 2009

Labels

ISO Poly Films and Sigma Plastics Group announce strategic partnership

The just-announced alliance of ISO Poly Films, Inc. and Sigma Plastics Group brings together the companies’ strengths in product development, film quality, advanced systems and market presence.

February 26, 2009

Sustainability

PLA-bottled beverages couple with compact, on-site compost unit

Naturally Iowa offers foodservice and institutional customers a composting solution for its PLA beverage bottles.

February 24, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID: Curbing shrink in a tight economy

RFID offers the promise to help curb shrink.

February 24, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

37% of RFID users expect one-year ROI

Lack of data constrains investment and deployment.

February 24, 2009

Closures

Eco-spirits' use industry-first 100% PCR PET content

360 Vodka paves the way for sustainable liquor packaging, with a 100% PCR PET bottle.

February 23, 2009

Flexibles

Quick and accurate labeling of pre-formed bags

A video from Exact Packaging takes the viewer through the labeling process for pre-formed bags. Packagers looking for a versatile labeler will appreciate how this video shows key operations and machine construction and precision qualities.

February 19, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Stretch-hood applicator uses single film tube, reducing plastic, pleasing pallet appearance

The Tensiontech F fully automated stretch-hood applicator from MSK Covertech uses a single, gusseted film tube, stretched vertically and horizontally, to secure pallet loads. An alternative to spiral stretch wrapping, the system uses the least amount of film required and provides a clean, smooth look to pallets.

February 6, 2009

Flexible packaging

Unique single-serve packaging system

The Snapsil system from Snapsil Corp. takes roll-fed forming material, thermoforms it, fills it with liquid or powder, and then applies roll-fed lidding material. It combines the benefits of a stick pack pouch—portion control, easy to open, easy to dispense—with the convenience of a utensil. The consumer just snaps it open and dispenses.

February 6, 2009

Flexibles

Servo pouch machine

Hudson’s Model 750 machine produces a variety of stand-up pouches. System shown runs 170 pouches/min in a two-lane configuration, producing 340/min total. Versatile machine folds film, applies and seals zipper, and seals pouch.

February 6, 2009

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

220/min tube filling

The dual-head ProSys ProTrac 220 High-Speed Tube Filler for plastic, laminate, or aluminum squeeze tubes uses a racetrack configuration and servos to speed production for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and adhesive industries.

February 6, 2009