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

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Labels

Colorful neckbands give zing to Hawaiian-inspired dressings

Chef Roy Yamaguchi brings his Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine to retail with dressings labeled with zesty, colorful graphics.

February 5, 2009

Labels

Sweet! Bee at heart of branding

Deluxe Honeydrop flavored water designed for high-end simplicity.

February 3, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Wallet pack honored in Europe

"Triguilar” wallet pack for contraceptive a Euro packaging awards finalist.

February 2, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID smart boxes

The idea of an RFID-enabled “smart box” has been tested by several vendors of corrugated materials, including Domino Integrated Solutions Group (DISG, www.domino-isg.com) with its award-winning HIDE-Pack™ smart box.

February 1, 2009

Additives, coatings & inks

EU's REACH chemicals law has arrived

The European Union’s REACH law, a chemical substances notification and testing law, has already begun phasing in. Packaging makers and users are well advised to be familiar with the obligations the new law creates.

February 1, 2009

Closures

Miller Lite launches in aluminum pint bottles

Miller Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI, is serving up Miller Lite Beer in 16-oz Alumi-Tek® aluminum pint bottles supplied by Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).

February 1, 2009

Labels

Tea with a twist: on-can photography

With improving printing techniques, photo-quality images are beginning to appear on packaging on shelves around the store.

February 1, 2009

Flexibles

Seafood company launches distinctive shrimp packaging

Microwavable, self-venting, stand-up pouches enhance shelf presence and consumer convenience.

February 1, 2009

Sustainability

Feedback on oxo-biodegradables

Research leading up to last month’s Lead Off column included a call to the Biodegradable Products Institute, whose executive director comments here.

February 1, 2009

Sustainability

Procter & Gamble sustainability tips, insights

Tony Burns, associate director, sustainability, for P&G’s Global Package and Device Development (GPDD) group, says the company has learned several important lessons during its corporate sustainability journey.

February 1, 2009

Sustainability

P&G provides leadership in sustainable packaging journey

With more than 300 brands sold all around the world, Procter & Gamble utilizes just about every packaging material available. Tony Burns shares his views on how P&G rises to the sustainable packaging challenge.

February 1, 2009

Sustainability

Bioplastics, bioresins adding new dimensions

February 1, 2009