Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Cognex Corporation: Inspection sensors

Cognex has introduced Checker 200 series next-generation inspection sensors, which are as simple as its Checker 101 to set up, but much more capable and small enough to fit in tight spaces.

July 12, 2007

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Protective/transport packaging

Spacelabs monitors suspension packaging

This global maker of patient monitoring systems replaces foam with a protective packaging system that saves storage space, more efficiently uses labor, and eases disposal for hospital customers.

July 12, 2007

Closures

Pepsi Americas relaunches juices in curved carton

New aseptic carton line in Prague helps Pepsi Americas Central Europe Group provide a 12-month shelf life that extends ambient distribution of Toma and Tropicana juice brands in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.

July 12, 2007

Containers

Industrial manipulator lifts items 500 lb and more

The StrongArm manipulator is a low cost solution for ergonomic lifting and material handling, enhancing safety, reducing fatigue and minimizing injuries while improving overall productivity. See video demo.

July 11, 2007

Cartoning

More lessons learned

PW asked for your packaging advice, and more than 440 shared their wisdom and insights.

July 11, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tamper-guarding air gun ammo

Pellet manufacturer improves blister packaging to enhance product in-store security.

July 11, 2007

Containers

Bush Brothers sticks it to glue problems

New can label adhesive applicators reduce adhesive use by 25%.

July 11, 2007

Containers

Seed packets automatically cartoned

Seed company improves packaging quality and efficiency, saves on labor costs.

July 11, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Web plus

Weatherchemwww.weatherchem.comThis redesigned corporate Web site focuses on simple functionality, clear design, and ease of information sharing. This new design mirrors the company's growth in product line, research and technical capabilities, custom solutions, and international reach, company says. New features include market expert section, enhanced product search, detailed product pages, consumer and product research, faster and easier sample requests, and a Spanish language version.

July 11, 2007

Conveying & accumulation

Cardinal's Rx pilot results

The results of Cardinal Health’s RFID pilot were presented at the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Integrity conference, which was held in May and was sponsored by The Institute for International Research (www.iirusa.com). We had reported on the pilot last September before the findings were finalized (see www.packworld.com/view-21867).

July 11, 2007

Flexibles

Bagged carry-on bottles kit takes off

Tumi, Inc., New York City, has chosen O.Berk Co. (www.oberk.com) to provide the PET bottles for its newest product, the Carry-On Essentials Kit, for airline passengers. It is a response to the Transportation and Security Administration’s latest restrictions on what passengers can take with them aboard airplanes.

July 11, 2007

Labels

GPI toasts overall package design winner

New glass bottle packaging for Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey has earned Brown-Forman Corp., Louisville, KY, the overall package design award in the Glass Packaging Institute’s (www.gpi.org) 2007 Clear Choice Awards.

July 11, 2007

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Shelf-stable seafood cups

In January 2007, H.J. Heinz Co. Australia Limited, in cooperation with EDV Packaging (www.edvpackaging.com), launched Greenseas-brand value-added, shelf-stable, single-serve chunky salmon and tuna products packaged in retortable, 100-g, high-barrier cups made of white PP/EVOH/PP.

July 11, 2007