Containers

Jolt relaunch is 'electric'

After 20 years, Wet Planet reintroduces Jolt in a 23.5-oz aluminum resealable can decorated with thermochromic inks.

March 31, 2005

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Containers

Workflow software works for JohnsonDiversey

JohnsonDiversey speeds the approval process for packaging changes and launches using a workflow database that handles specifications and bills of material.

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Barrier pouch stands up to moisture

Süd-Chemie turns from packaging supplier to packager as it uses a stand-up pouch to bring Dri-It moisture absorber to the retail trade.

March 31, 2005

Flexible packaging

S&G weighs in on seeds

New triple-pan weighing system allows seed packager S&G Flowers to reduce labor costs and lower product giveaway of valuable flower and vegetable seeds.

March 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bioterror rule on food and packaging records confounds

FDA’s requirements for recordkeeping and tracking of packaging and products appear unclear.

March 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Reliability key to GE choice of inkjet coders from RSI (sidebar)

Evaluating Bulk Ink Supplies to Drive Down Costs

March 31, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Reliability key to GE choice of inkjet coders from RSI

Greater productivity from proven technology eliminates coder changeovers that waste time

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Custom pouch adds glamour

The image of Smashbox Cosmetics is sleek and sophisticated," states Chuck McKnight, vice president of operations at Smashbox.

March 31, 2005

Flexible packaging

The machine factor in flexible packaging

What flexible package designers should know about packaging machinery.

February 28, 2005

Flexibles

Sterilization validation of medical packaging

An overview and tips delivered by Douglas Stockdale, president of Stockdale Associates, Inc., at MD&M West in Anaheim, CA, Jan. 10.

February 28, 2005

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

'Virtual label' used on medical packs

A medical device manufacturer is testing replacing its print-and-apply applicators with ‘virtual labels’ created by laser coding technology.

February 28, 2005

Closures

Baby boomers may be the demographic 'bomb'

Companies would be wise to develop convenient packaging for aging baby boomers that have plenty of disposable income.

February 28, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Portable RFID system

MPI Label Systems’ new RFID-on-Wheels system includes an industrial cart, an RFID-enabled thermal-transfer printer, EasyLabel Software, communication cable, and a power strip.

February 28, 2005