Sustainability

PLA yogurt cup project scrutinized from all angles

Attention to detail, as well as the new pack’s 48% reduction in global warming potential versus petroleum-based packages, netted Stonyfield an Environmental Impact award in the FDA-Regulated category of this year’s competition.

August 5, 2011

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1002

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Automated labeler boosts efficiencies

Fuel additive company’s switch from manual to automated labeling cuts labor costs and revs up productivity.

August 5, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Servo case-packer for food, pharmaceutical

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #C-2018!  A food-friendly wrap-around servo case packer, the WCP-35, from Schneider Packaging is a durable side-loading, 5-panel case packer with 90 degree discharge.

August 5, 2011

Cartons and boxes

Russian toothpaste carton goes 'green'

Bionica is said to contain 94.2% natural components.

August 5, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

A twist on concentrated cleaner packaging

SC Johnson launches cleaning concentrates in cartridges that snap into a handheld sprayer that can accommodate three products at once.

August 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: High-power brushless motor and driver

Oriental Motor’s BLV Power Brushless Motor and Driver System Series is their first DC input system above 100 watts.

August 4, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

Tubular drag conveyors provide enclosed handling

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #S-5468!  Spiroflow’s CABLEflow™ Tubular Drag Conveyors are designed for gentle handling and installations requiring conveying in multiple planes.

August 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inkjet printer comes with on-line self-maintenance

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #-5158!   The Linx CJ400 continuous inkjet printer features unique portability, fast set-up and the Easi-Change® Service Module, which can be changed in minutes using on-screen prompts, without a technician or service call.

August 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

What happens in Vegas? IoPP's packaging learning center

If your packaging team has the budget to attend just one all-encompassing educational program on packaging this year, this is it.

August 1, 2011

Contract Packaging

Cost Savings via waste elimination

The challenge on the Continuous Improvement journey is how to define “waste” via systems and processes.

August 1, 2011

Contract Packaging

The multifaceted benefits of sustainable packaging

The demand for sustainability in packaging has affected every aspect of packaging.

August 1, 2011

Contract Packaging

Even in a tough economy, CPA can help you capture opportunities

The CPA is a powerful tool that enables education, peer-to-peer sharing of thoughts, and new ideas.

August 1, 2011

Contract Packaging

Should you put all your eggs in one basket?

The pros and cons of exclusive contract packaging service arrangements — for both buyers and sellers.

August 1, 2011