Conveying & accumulation

Loma Systems introduces new x-ray inspection system

The X4 800XL is designed for the inspection of large trays, boxes and packaged products up to 800mm (31”) wide

August 5, 2010

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Controls & Machine Components

Ross Controls: Double valve for press clutch/brake applications

The DM2® Series D valve from Ross Controls is a 100% dynamically-monitored valve that has complete memory, is control-reliable and Category-4 rated for press clutch/brake applications.

August 5, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Proposed legislation could impact cosmetic packaging

Following FDA’s recent push to monitor health claims on functional foods, this proposal calls for full disclosure of ingredients, reporting of adverse health effects and random testing for pathogens or contaminants.

August 4, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

General Mills yogurt plant powered by solar

A new solar energy initiative at General Mills’ Metheun, MA, facility will supply an average of 55% of the facility’s annual energy needs.

August 4, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Can an open safety standard avert 'field bus wars' among safety networks?

By standardizing on an open safety protocol across factory networks, B&R Industrial Automation offers a solution to prevent a recurrence of the 1990’s fieldbus wars debacle – and why you should care.

August 3, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Global developments deliver encouraging news for packaging

A solid-dose packaging plant in Hungary, vial-filling capabilities in the U.K., and plants in the U.S., China, and Spain demonstrate worldwide growth in pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.

August 3, 2010

Contract Packaging

Results of Packaging Innovation Study to be Presented at Pack Expo International 2010

Professionals from Summit Publishing Company’s Packaging World and design consultancy Dragon Rouge will present findings from two-year study on packaging innovation.

August 2, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Bergami opens office in Pennsylvania

After more than 15 years of sales in the US, Bergami Srl Bologna, Italy, has opened a North America office, Bergami USA, in Mt. Bethel, PA.

August 2, 2010

Labels

OFF THE SHELF: Digital printing suits organic teas

Editor Pat Reynolds shows how BOPP labels printed on a digital printer are just the ticket for a line of organic teas marketed in stylish tin containers.

July 30, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA medication error draft guidance to come by Sept. 30

Packaging, such as container/carton labels, will be considered by the agency in an attempt to reduce errors.

July 29, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Side loading case packer

The model K-15 fully automatic side loading case packer from Bergami runs at speeds up to 15 cases/min. in an 11 ft. x 6 ft. footprint.

July 29, 2010

Contract Packaging

HBA Expo sessions will focus on leveraging private label, contract packaging

July 28, 2010

Contract Packaging

A closer look at integration

Saddle Creek has integrated secondary contract packaging services into its warehouse and transportation services. This integrated approach enables CPG companies the ability to take costs out of their supply chain.

July 28, 2010