Closures

Wrap rage: Packages that hurt

First there was road rage, now there’s "wrap rage," a growing discontent with packaging that’s frustrating or even hurts, according to designer Peter Clarke in a recent interview on CBS.

March 31, 2004

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Web Seminar: Abbott Labs talks about its RFID experience

Join IoPP and Packaging World on June 8th for an inside look at RFID technology, right from your computer.

March 31, 2004

Labels

Cornstarch redesigned

Clabber Girl has introduced a new cornstarch package whose graphics retain the antique-like charm of a previous paperboard package, but integrated with bright, colorful graphics.

March 31, 2004

Flexibles

Smurfit-Stone wins award

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. earned two awards at the 61st annual National Paperboard Packaging Council, becoming only the second company to win both honors with a single package design.

February 29, 2004

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

New and improved bag maker

TNA introduces the Robag® 3, now equipped with a patented stripper/tube closer that enables the machine to pack a range of products including potato chips, pretzels, tortillas, and more.

February 29, 2004

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Advice on medical packaging

"Packagers of medical devices must embrace validation--it’s the key to packaging," said Dave Brown during his March 18 Keynote Address that opened HealthPack 2004 in West Palm Beach, FL.

February 29, 2004

Secondary Packaging

HealthPack shines in Florida

Medical device manufacturers continually strive for zero recalls caused by packaging problems. An on-site report on this and other issues from HealthPack 2004.

February 29, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cal Poly's value-added Klear Keg

A clear barrier keg made of PET with EVOH coating is one of several concepts students at Cal Poly have developed.

February 29, 2004

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Bar-code barriers

Pharmaceutical companies will wrestle with packaging design and production challenges over the next two years.

February 29, 2004

Flexibles

Paperless printing presence

Designed to replace a paperboard carton, the new Costco-brand Kirkland Four Cheese Ravioli pouch is rotogravure-printed to enhance the overall quality and shelf presence of the package.

February 29, 2004

Sustainability

RFID and patient compliance

There are several major issues facing the pharmaceutical industry besides noncompliance.

February 29, 2004

Flexible packaging

High-visibility packs to see rapid growth

A studypublished in March 2004 by the Freedonia Group forecasts United States demand for clamshells, blister packs and other prominent packages will reach $7.2 billion in 2008.

February 29, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

PMMI issues call for presentations

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute issued an April 9, 2004, deadline for presentations at the Conference at Pack Expo, held in conjunction with Pack Expo International, November 7-11, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

February 29, 2004