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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Clamshell is armed for retail sale

A hinged polyvinyl chloride clamshell with multiple cavities has helped Norcross, GA-based Connecticut Valley Arms strengthen its retail sales of Black Powder Rifles throughout the U.S.

June 30, 1997

Converting equipment

Coke tests PET/PEN bottle down under

Coca-Cola South Pacific Pty. Ltd. of Sydney, Australia-an operating unit of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co.-is now testing a 350-mL (11.83 oz) plastic bottle made of a polyethylene terephthalate/polyethylene naphthalate (PET/PEN) blend.

June 30, 1997

Labels

Shaking things up at Snapple

"A package that meets the targeted consumer's needs" is how Snapple marketing manager Sylvia Oriatti describes the new Snapple Squeeze line of juice drinks in 20-oz bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate.

June 30, 1997

Flexibles

New tack on pack by Old Navy

A stand-up pouch that's not only spouted but peggable?

June 30, 1997

Flexible packaging

Haircare whipped into shape

Hair Research Labs of Santa Monica, CA, has introduced a new Hairobics line of haircare products that have a whipped-cream-like consistency. They require a high-barrier dispensing package from Advanced Monobloc (Chappaqua, NY).

June 30, 1997

Secondary Packaging

Boskovich tests microwavable vegetable pack

Fresh produce in convenient, value-added packaging was in abundance at the recent Food Marketing Institute show in Chicago. Among those entering this fast-growing category is Boskovich Farms.

June 30, 1997

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Tuscarora Inc. (New Brighton, PA) has acquired Allgood Industries, Inc. (Hayward, CA) and has also purchased the business and thin-gauge thermoforming machinery of Thermoformers Plus (Chula Vista, CA).

June 30, 1997

Additives, coatings & inks

Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Noltex (LaPorte, TX) will expand its production of Soarnol EVOH resin at its LaPorte, TX, facility by late 1998. The expansion will double the production capacity to 160ꯠ metric tons.

June 30, 1997

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

Zipper boosts sales of bagged carrots

After introducing a reclosable zipper for its 2- and 5-lb bags of peeled baby carrots last March, Grimmway Farms of Bakersfield, CA, saw its sales jump, says marketing manager Patty Boman.

June 30, 1997

Protective/transport packaging

Box boosts sales

An attractive dark green chipboard box topped with a clear lid of thermoformed polyvinyl chloride has already boosted orders this year for the Copper Mermaid line of Americana brass ornaments from Pen & Inc., Concord, NH.

June 30, 1997

Containers

Supplier news:

Acme Spirally Wound Paper Products, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) formed a new division called The Tube Shop, specializing in stock mailing tubes.

June 30, 1997

Converting equipment

L'Oréal's bottle fishes for kids

Streamlined and decorated to resemble a fish, it's easy to imagine kids getting hooked on the new L'Oréal Kids squeezable bottle. Aimed at kids between the ages of 3 and 10, the bottle fits easily into small hands, it floats in the bathtub and it allows the sweet-smelling shampoo and conditioner aroma to emanate through the bottle itself.

May 31, 1997