Secondary Packaging

Corner labeler

EPI’s Corner Labeling System applies labels to the corners of packages so that batch and product data can be seen on 2 sides of the case. Capable of being integrated with most case packing lines, the labeler is easy to set up and operate and has been engineered to operate 24/7 with low maintenance requirements.

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Contract Packaging

Healthy outlook for plastic packaging

In 2004, the North American market for plastic packaging in healthcare applications was estimated at 2.5 billion lb. By 2009, the figure is projected to top 3.2 billion lb, according to a report from Business Communications Co. Inc.

March 31, 2005

Sustainability

Consumer survey identifies package challenges

Packaging for liquid soap and for ready-to-eat, precut fruits were identified by consumers as the most consumer-friendly in a new survey and report from Mona Doyle/The Consumer Network.

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Clarification

On page 47 of Packaging World’s March coverage of the Flexible Packaging Association’s awards competition, the wrong image appeared with the description of the Autopak® Sterilization Pouch.

March 31, 2005

Protective/transport packaging

At A Glance

When it comes to dunnage or protective packaging for your package shipments, what is your preferred material?

March 31, 2005

Closures

Vendange varietals select Prisma Aseptic

Just months after Canandaigua Wine introduced its Almaden Sangria in a Prisma® Aseptic carton from Tetra Pak, the company has introduced four varieties of its Vendange wines in the same 500-mL carton with an innovative resealable screw cap.

March 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Cost-optimizing new-product development

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies may be able to bring greater efficiency to new product development if more thought is given early on to how a new product ripples through the company’s supply chain.

March 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

Cosmetics may have to show warnings

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now taking a hard look at whether common cosmetics and personal care products that contain untested chemicals need to display a warning label to consumers.

March 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID talent pool needs filling

If the challenges of radio-frequency implementation weren’t daunting enough, it seems that companies are also facing a shortage of RFID expertise, according to a new survey.

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Schick looks sharp for tray lidstock improvement

Sealing temperatures that range too high or dwell time that grows too long are tough on packaging materials.

March 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Make2Pack European meeting attracts Interpack attendees

28-29 April meeting is convenient for Interpack visitors to attend. M2P member company ELAU will host meeting near Frankfurt, Germany.

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Supplier turns packager

Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging northwest territory manager Tod Campbell is also consumer products manager for the desiccant supplier’s entry into retail packaging.

March 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID World

The enthusiasm was as high as the attendance at the RFID World 2005 conference sponsored by Shorecliff Communi-cations. Held in early March in Dallas, TX, the conference drew 3000+ to hear key issues like Generation 2 and interoperability addressed by the likes of Wal-Mart, Kimberly-Clark, and Hewlett-Packard.

March 31, 2005