Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

From clamshells to blister cards

Cleveland-based Mace Security International is a diversified manufacturer of personal defense and security products, including the company’s well-known Mace® brand personal defense pepper spray.

February 1, 2016

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 690

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Pumping up pick and place speed/accuracy

Random servo rotary machinery enhances efficiencies and versatility for affixing onserts.

February 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

Biologics, 'cold chain' among key issues in clinical trials packaging

Fisher Clinical Services’ Global Cold Chain Director Alex Guillen discusses developments in clinical trials packaging, including sustainability and cost issues.

February 1, 2016

Coding/marking

Microscan welcomes new Regional Sales Director for Greater China

Microscan names Richard Cheng Regional Sales Director for region covering all of China and Hong Kong.

February 1, 2016

Plastics/resins

Sprayco Consumer Products Acquires Miamica

MJS Packaging

Sprayco Consumer Products, a division of MJS Packaging, acquired Miamica, a travel accessories manufacturer.

February 1, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Little Spoon Set to Disrupt the Baby Food Category

Fresh, organic purees for babies use HPP to preserve nutrition and flavor, and extend shelf life. Packaging is a cup with integrated spoon that is simply and stylishly decorated.

February 1, 2016

Containers

Birch water branding true to its roots

A paperboard-based can printed to resemble a birch tree pays homage to the product’s origins, while helping contribute to the preservation of forests.

January 31, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

How to choose labeling equipment in four steps

With a seemingly endless number of labeling machines to choose from, picking the right labeler and label for your product can be overwhelming.

January 30, 2016

Containers

Yogurt-style cup keeps haircare ingredients fresh

Haircare company Namasté Laboratories uses a two-compartment cup inspired by the yogurt category to make at-home cocktailing more convenient for consumers.

January 29, 2016

Material handling

Pharmaceutical Trends Enhance Label Significance

The value of color labels as a communications tool provides benefits in patient adherence, serialization, regulatory and marketing.

January 29, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pro Mach acquires Pennsylvania's EPI Labelers

Pro Mach’s acquisition of EPI Labelers continues its expansion of labeling, coding, and flexible packaging capabilities.

January 29, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Kollmorgen: Stepper motors with smaller frame sizes

Kollmorgen is pleased to introduce the next generation of stepper motors, the PMX series, adding smaller 08, 11, and 14 frame sizes to the traditional 17, 23 and 34 frame size offering.

January 29, 2016

Labels

Personalized packaging at its best

The affection fans feel for Diet Coke is truly unique, but next month, thanks to the power of digitally printed full body shrink labels, fans will have another reason to swoon over their favorite no-calorie beverage.

January 29, 2016