Secondary Packaging

Aetna Group demonstrates end of line technologies

Single source solutions range from shrink wrapping to case packing to palletizing.

December 7, 2010

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1053

Secondary Packaging

Z Automation opens office in Germany

To better serve the growing international packaging market, Z Automation Company (ZAC) has opened a sales office in Germany--the first European office for the company.

December 6, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks finds success with Cup-to-Cup recycling pilot

A six-week pilot proves that Cup-to-Cup recycling is achievable for Starbucks.

December 5, 2010

Labels

Cenveo acquires Gilbreth Packaging Solutions

Cenveo, Inc. announced that through its subsidiaries, the company has acquired Impaxx, Inc., the sole owner of Gilbreth Packaging Solutions, Inc., from affiliates of Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles private equity firm.

December 5, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Schreiner MediPharm wins TLMI award

Schreiner MediPharm’s Pharma-Comb SL label has earned honors from the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute for technical achievement in the Flat Screen Printing category.

December 2, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Small-footprint case erector/bottom sealer

For space-restricted areas, this entry-level machine can produce up to 20 cases/min.

December 2, 2010

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Bottle and jar unscrambler

Watch this video of the Orientainer bottle unscrambler in operation at Pack Expo.

December 2, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Case sealer for flap folding and sealing of cases

Now equipped with an energy saving enhancement that shuts down the machine when no case is present, thereby reducing energy consumption and costs.

December 2, 2010

Conveying & accumulation

Vibratory distribution system is servo-driven

TNA displays its roflo® VM 3 vibratory conveyor, which offers continuous product flow and easy maintenance.

December 2, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

'Green Guide' revisions: How will they affect you?

EPI dissects the proposed changes to the FTC’s Green Guides to help marketers understand the potential impact to their environmental claims.

December 2, 2010

Flexibles

Ryt-way Industries acquires Robert's Packaging, Inc.

Ryt-way Industries LLC, headquartered in Lakeville, MN, has announced that it has acquired Robert’s Packaging, Inc., of Battle Creek, MI.

December 2, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Paper pallets

Paper pallets vie for their own niche.

December 2, 2010

Containers

Famous Philadelphia soup brand selects glass packaging

Bookbinder Specialties chooses glass jars for new line of all-natural, gluten-free gourmet soups that meet consumer desire for resealability.

December 1, 2010