Flexibles

Taking innovation to the extreme

Product concept and package structure remain strong companions, and some recent packages take it further through waste minimization or added convenience.

March 9, 2011

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Flexible packaging

Bulk-liquid packaging system serves up savings for Deli Star

Leading provider of protein salads, cooked meats, and sauces doubles productivity, improves versatility, and reduces packaging failure with new bulk-liquid packaging system.

March 9, 2011

Additives, coatings & inks

EcoLogic's president discusses Eco-One® additive

Listen to a brief introduction of EcoLogic's Eco-One(R) brand of additives that enhance the biodegradation of plastic products in a biologically active landfills.

March 9, 2011

Converting equipment

PAC Machinery Group appoints new Western Regional Sales Manager

The PAC Machinery Group (PMG) has announced that Lawrence Warren has been named Western Regional Sales Manager.

March 9, 2011

Protective/transport packaging

Automated Packaging Systems acquires two more buildings in Ohio

Automated Packaging Systems is expanding its operations in Streetsboro, Ohio by acquiring 2 commercial buildings.

March 9, 2011

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

Global packaging machinery demand to rise through 2014

Accelerated manufacturing output and a favorable fixed investment environment will drive global demand for packaging machinery to $35.9 billion by 2014.

March 8, 2011

Containers

Maui Brewing gets a handle on growth pains

The Hawaiian maker of craft beers expects to double production volume in 2011, and a new can carrier applicator is helping to dramatically increase line speed and cut costs.

March 8, 2011

Flexibles

Tray pack for cheese is brimming with benefits

Consumers are showing a keen interest in this tray-style packaging concept for sliced, shingled cheese. It’s all about ease of use and convenient re-closeability.

March 8, 2011

Containers

Ice River springs for a new PET line

The newest bottled water line at Ice River Springs blows and fills 1,200 half-liter bottles/min for private-label customers that include Walmart and Loblaw.

March 8, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Compact EtherNet/IP bus coupler

Beckhoff’s low-cost BK9055 compact bus coupler couples EtherNet/IP with the company's modular bus terminal system, which offers more than 400 different signal types.

March 8, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Hitachi America, Ltd.: High-performance AC drive

The SJ700-2200HFU2 model inverter from Hitachi America’s Industrial Components & Equipment Division has 440 A output current capability to fill the gap at 300-350 hp in the SJ700 series, which now completely covers the range from1/2 to 600 hp.

March 8, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platforms: Real-time web-based information portal

GE Intelligent Platforms’ latest version of Proficy® Real-Time Information Portal is a web-based solution that allows executives to easily and interactively visualize, report and analyze data in a secure environment, from virtually any location.

March 8, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Banner Engineering Corp.: Interactive catalog for sensors, machine safety

Banner’s 2010 Catalog, which features a complete selection of their sensor and safety products, is available in an interactive online version.

March 8, 2011