Filling/capping, dry

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

Light barrier protects UHT milk

September 30, 2005

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Tamper-evident machinery

Aseptic and ESL packaging keeps evolving (sidebar)

‘Soup-er’ stocks served aseptically

September 30, 2005

Protective/transport packaging

Revamped packaging protects windshield shipments

American Honda saves more than $500ꯠ annually through reduced glass breakage.

September 30, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Food companies itching for answers

FDA is slow to address question of allergen labeling in packaging.

September 30, 2005

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Integrated strategy gives TI an edge in key selling period

Company works closely with educators to develop graphing calculators. Equal attention is paid to packaging that will close the sale.

September 30, 2005

Additives, coatings & inks

Smart air freshener makes scents

Airoma uses electronic charges and a memory card to create custom scents.

September 30, 2005

Flexibles

New chicken packs at Costco

Costco's portion-controlled packaging of chicken is a clear benefit to its members, reports Warehouse Club Focus.

September 30, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Deluxe Media Services: RFID labeling of DVD boxes

All boxes of DVDs at Deluxe Media Services are transported on the main conveyor past a bar code system; those destined for RFID application are directed down a new 130'-long conveyor spur. For RFID tag commissioning, the operator applies an on-pitch RFID tag and then scans the SSCC bar code into the software. The box is then pushed through the RFID portal to write to the tag and confirm a good read. The RFID data is thus associated with the bar code data and the RFID-enabled box is ready for shipment.

August 31, 2005

Secondary Packaging

New tray loader

PACK EXPO : Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology Co. launched its new compact WTI tray loader in September at the Pack Expo Las Vegas show.

August 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Rotary shrink labeler

PACK EXPO : Polypack Inc. announced the North American debut of the first integrated, rotary shrink labeler at Pack Expo Las Vegas.

August 31, 2005

Flexibles

Custom stand-up pouch for beverages

PACK EXPO S: Ampac Flexibles exhibited its newest pouch innovation at Pack Expo Las Vegas: a 16-oz standup pouch for Gleukos, a new sports performance beverage for athletes.

August 31, 2005

Secondary Packaging

Case erector

PACK EXPO : Pearson Packaging Systems is showing its new Model R350 Case Erector at Pack Expo Las Vegas.

August 31, 2005

Flexibles

Pallet locking system

PACK EXPO : Lantech is demonstrating its new Pallet-Grip load locking system at Pack Expo Las Vegas.

August 31, 2005