Flexibles

On-line pouch forming saves time, labor

Japan-based specialty bread crumbs manufacturer FryStar has adopted an in-line form/fill/seal system for production of pillow pouch packaging with reclosable zippers.

October 26, 2006

Materials: Page 531

Coding, Printing & Labeling

EPC Gen2 Ready and New "Bad Tag" Reject

The ID Technology RFID Reject Module can be used with all ID Technology 250 tamp-blow printer applicators.

October 23, 2006

Labels

Industry Watch

COMPANIES:Hassia USA combined all of its sales and service organizations under the new corporate name, IWKA Packaging USA.

October 20, 2006

Labels

Industry Watch

Companies:Payne has established a second print operation at its plant in Richmond, VA.

October 20, 2006

Conveying & accumulation

Industry Watch

Companies:Siko Products, Inc. announced that all Siko product lines would meet the European Union directive RoHS 2002/95/EG as of July 1.

October 20, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry Watch

Companies:Pro Mach, Inc. has acquired Allpax Products, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of sterilization, material handling and automated controls systems for food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.  The acquisition will add retort and sterilization capabilities to Pro Mach's diverse portfolio of packaging equipment solutions.

October 20, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Publix, others learn from RFID visibility pilot for produce

Movement glitches and other challenges are part of an ongoing University of Florida RFID pilot to track fresh produce in the supply chain. Temperature monitoring is next.

October 19, 2006

Conveying & accumulation

Hitachi America, Ltd.: Hitachi America, Ltd.: Hitachi Introduces Enhanced Micro AC Drives

Hitachi SJ200-2 and L200-2 Series of inverters build on the advanced technology of their predecessors.

October 18, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Secure track-and-trace container debuts

A modular system with user-specified features can secure valuable products through the supply chain.

October 18, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Paperboard Packaging

Assorted Paperboard Packaging

October 17, 2006

Flexibles

'Molten' chocolate bar flows from stand-up pouch

Calabasas, CA-based Lava Chocolate LLC's Lava Bar is billed as “the world's first liquid chocolate bar."

October 17, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Specialty soap grows with eco-oriented clamshell

Pangea Organics, Boulder, CO, selected a molded fiber clamshell for its repackaged line of Ecocentric Bodycare organic bar soaps for environmental reasons.

October 16, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Wal-Mart launches plan to reduce packaging

Retailer will use a scorecard for suppliers to make purchasing decisions for packaging. New initiative aims to reduce packaging by 5% and save $3.4 billion.

October 10, 2006