Flexibles

U.S. food container demand to rise 3.3% annually through 2011

What’s behind the projected growth?

October 3, 2007

Materials: Page 497

Containers

Mascara dons customized, anodized packaging

It was developed in cooperation with the tube supplier Techpack (www.techpack.alcan.com) and high-volume anodized components design and color-matching expert Anomatic Corp. (www.anomatic.com).

October 3, 2007

Flexibles

Video: Air-pouch void-fill system packs a big payback

A mail-order nutraceutical ocmpany packs up the loose-fill peanuts and switches to air pouches for greater productivity, less mess, and reduced costs.

October 2, 2007

Containers

On-call product inspection: A 911 response to your packaging emergency

Having X-ray, metal detection, and checkweighing capabilities for your packaged goods are as close as a phone call away and may cost less than you think.

September 26, 2007

Flexibles

Pro Mach names new President of end-of-line packaging business unit

Barry Heiser has been named President of Pro Mach's End-of-Line Business unit.

September 26, 2007

Sustainability

Does media 'think smart' about packaging?

USA Weekend’s ‘ThinkSmart, The Green Issue’ presented a negative, one-sided view.

September 25, 2007

Flexibles

Packaging Hall of Fame selects three inductees

Industry veterans Terry Bedell, William LeMaire, and Jerome Heckman are selected for 2007.

September 19, 2007

Flexibles

Barrier pharmaceutical film

The Pentapharm® alfoil® PVdC-coated polymer film product line from Klöckner Pentaplast has been

September 6, 2007

Containers

PP hanger plugs

Cleartec now offers a line of inner-fit PP hanger plugs, designed to provide an attractive,

September 6, 2007

Flexibles

Liquor-spiked freezer-pops

Zeus Juice chooses vf/f/s machine to serve up packaged frozen cocktails.

September 5, 2007

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Wine redesign encapsulates quality

Tin Roof wines are remodeled with a new look that’s based on finely tuned design expertise and a little luck.

September 5, 2007

Flexible packaging

Pocket Shot liquor served in a 'flexible flask'

A 50-mL stand-up format gives liquor on-the-go portability—and unbreakable flexibility.

September 5, 2007

Closures

The right TLC defines the 'Herbal Girl'

Procter & Gamble is infusing the power of design across the company. The restaging of Herbal Essences is one example. The brand is again on target, and sales are up.

September 5, 2007