Containers

Jolt relaunch is 'electric'

After 20 years, Wet Planet reintroduces Jolt in a 23.5-oz aluminum resealable can decorated with thermochromic inks.

March 31, 2005

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Containers

Workflow software works for JohnsonDiversey

JohnsonDiversey speeds the approval process for packaging changes and launches using a workflow database that handles specifications and bills of material.

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Barrier pouch stands up to moisture

Süd-Chemie turns from packaging supplier to packager as it uses a stand-up pouch to bring Dri-It moisture absorber to the retail trade.

March 31, 2005

Flexible packaging

S&G weighs in on seeds

New triple-pan weighing system allows seed packager S&G Flowers to reduce labor costs and lower product giveaway of valuable flower and vegetable seeds.

March 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging Services Expo makes its debut

Contract packaging and services is what it's all about come May 10-12 when the inaugural version of Packaging Services Expo 2005 comes to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

March 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Bioterror rule on food and packaging records confounds

FDA’s requirements for recordkeeping and tracking of packaging and products appear unclear.

March 31, 2005

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Reliability key to GE choice of inkjet coders from RSI (sidebar)

Evaluating Bulk Ink Supplies to Drive Down Costs

March 31, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Reliability key to GE choice of inkjet coders from RSI

Greater productivity from proven technology eliminates coder changeovers that waste time

March 31, 2005

Flexibles

Custom pouch adds glamour

The image of Smashbox Cosmetics is sleek and sophisticated," states Chuck McKnight, vice president of operations at Smashbox.

March 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Hitachi America, Ltd.: Hitachi SJ200 AC Variable Frequency Drive

With the Hitachi SJ200 drive. autotuning is no longer needed. The 6th generation Intelligent Sensorless Vector Control and Inverter System Power Module means powerful, versatile, yet simple operation.

February 28, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Nonfused switch disconnects

The SD1 series nonfused disconnects from AutomationDirect allow breaking and disconnecting on equipment loads of up to 600 VAC at a nominal current range from 16 A to 40 A (63 A to 125 A with the SD2 series).

February 28, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Automation software tool kit

Elau’s PacDrive Automation Software tool kit, the EPAS-4 Version 16, offers a new, documented software template with functions that make it more effective as a preventive maintenance and service tool.

February 28, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Igus Inc: Spherical bearings

Igubal® spherical bearings from igus Inc. eliminate installation hassles encountered with pivoting bearings due to their self-aligning properties which diverts the need for exact placement of shafts and housing.

February 28, 2005