Conveying & accumulation

Labeling low-profile confectionary products

Low-profile plastic containers for flash breath strips are labeled in a special product handling system in this CTM Labeling application video.

January 29, 2007

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1352

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Clamshell labeling application video

Clamshell labeling application video from CTM Labeling shows baked goods in a thermoformed clamshell being labeled with leading edge labels that wraps around the top, front, and bottom.

January 29, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

IoPP tackles sustainable packaging

About 100 people braved the lake effect snow of Southwest Michigan January 25 to attend the first meeting of the IoPP Sustainable Packaging Task Group.

January 26, 2007

Containers

ThermoSafe Brands enters into distribution agreement with Randall Manufacturing

ThermoSafe Brands, a div. of SCA Packaging North America, has entered into a distribution agreement with Randall Manufacturing, adding ThermoSafe Durable Transport containers to its line of temperature zoning products for use in refrigerated vehicles and industrial and refrigerated warehouse applications for the food distribution market.

January 23, 2007

Flexibles

Pizza dough gets custom gas-valve packaging

A Nestlé subsidiary in Europe packages refrigerated Buitoni-brand dough with six weeks' shelf life.

January 19, 2007

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Coupon inserter for bags, boxes, other packages

60-second video clip shows coupon inserter from EPI labeling in a variety of applications.

January 17, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Summit Expo and Conference focuses on contract packaging solutions, sustainability

The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference – taking place May 15-17, 2007 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois and sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) – specializes in contract packaging solutions as well as containers and materials innovations – 92% of the packaging business that influences you.

January 17, 2007

Contract Packaging

Speakers sought for new industry conference

Contract Packaging magazine announces the launch of the conference “CP 07: Succeeding With Contract Packaging.” The conference will be Sept. 10-12, 2007, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare hotel, and it has the endorsement and support of the Contract Packaging Association.

January 17, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Interphex Puerto Rico to feature PELS session

Pharmaceutical companies in Puerto Rico will explore the latest options in Packaging End-of-Line Solutions (PELS) during a special luncheon meeting at Interphex Puerto Rico.

January 16, 2007

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Summit Expo and Conference focuses on packaging materials innovation and sustainability

The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference – taking place May 15-17, 2007 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois and sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) – specializes in containers and materials innovations, as well as contract packaging and packaging services – 92% of the packaging business that influences you.

January 16, 2007

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Associated Packaging Equipment's roll-fed servo Polystar® labeler 'a giant step forward'

Martin Malthouse, founder and President of Associated Packaging Equipment Corporation, described the servo version of its Polystar® roll-fed labeling system his firm developed with ELAU's PacDrive™ automation system. It is an in-line system that uses servo-driven star wheels to achieve exceptional flexibility and speed.

January 14, 2007

Secondary Packaging

Rotary turntable

Priority One introduces the new servo-driven rotary turntable for its Pro-Pal Multipal Rotary Palletizer.

January 11, 2007

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

Compact servo vf/f/s

The compact and simple Vertek Jr. vf/f/s machine from WeighPack stands just 4’ tall but may be interfaced with any type of filling equipment to run at speeds to 50 cycles/min.

January 11, 2007