Protective/transport packaging

Revamped packaging protects windshield shipments

American Honda saves more than $500ꯠ annually through reduced glass breakage.

September 30, 2005

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Food companies itching for answers

FDA is slow to address question of allergen labeling in packaging.

September 30, 2005

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Integrated strategy gives TI an edge in key selling period

Company works closely with educators to develop graphing calculators. Equal attention is paid to packaging that will close the sale.

September 30, 2005

Additives, coatings & inks

Smart air freshener makes scents

Airoma uses electronic charges and a memory card to create custom scents.

September 30, 2005

Secondary Packaging

Nutraceutical packaging design tips

The key to creating a good nutraceutical package means representing your brand and your product and breaking through the clutter at retail.

September 30, 2005

Flexibles

New chicken packs at Costco

Costco's portion-controlled packaging of chicken is a clear benefit to its members, reports Warehouse Club Focus.

September 30, 2005

Converting equipment

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005 highlights

Our from-the-show coverage turns the spotlight on Las Vegas where packaging took center stage for the three-day run of Pack Expo.

September 30, 2005

Labeling

PACK EXPO 2005 shatters status quo

Unleashing the power of modular packaging machinery…conference session documenting development cost savings…robotic capabilities capture the imagination.

September 30, 2005

Contract Packaging

SIDEBAR: Leverage and present your own strength as a CP

1. You likely have a lower cost structure and indigenous staffing to handle much of the available work.

August 31, 2005

Contract Packaging

SIDEBAR: Understand the dynamics within HP

1. The use of outsourcing is increasing in volume and in scope.

August 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: Pneumatic linear drives

The GSU series of pneumatic linear drives from Bosch Rexroth provides good guiding qualities within a small unit. Unit may be used in gantries as an X-axis or as a workpiece pallet in material supply.

August 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Fuses and accessories

AutomationDirect has launched the Edison Line of fuse products, which includes a variety of fuses and accessories used in several applications. All Edison fuses can be cross-referenced and used as replacements for other name-brand fuses.

August 31, 2005

Controls & Machine Components

Rista Corp.: LCD panel computer

Rista introduces its ARP-2020 ruggedized panel computer with a large 20.1” LCD screen. Computer is designed for industrial supervisory control applications.

August 31, 2005