Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Redesigned cup builds sales for Triballat-Noyal yogurt

France-based dairy firm works with its supplier on specialized materials, cup shape and f/f/s machine for its 125-g yogurt cups.

February 4, 2016

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 698

Material handling

Three Life Science Cold Chain Trends to Watch in 2016

Driving down costs, growth in biologics/biosimilars, and passive bulk shippers identified by cold chain veteran as key issues.

February 2, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Expanded line of safety relays

AutomationDirect expanded their offering of safety products to include additional Dold safety relay modules designed to be positively driven and assure a reliable opening and closing for safety applications.

February 1, 2016

Containers

Fruits, veggies: Killer app for clear plastic cans?

Premium-grade vegetables, chunked fruit, and jellied cranberry sauce are likely to be among the first foods to be commercially packed and marketed in clear barrier plastic cans.

February 1, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Traversing print head is made of stainless steel

The washdown environment common in so many food manufacturing plants is a harsh one that causes equipment to corrode. So this OEM opted for stainless steel.

February 1, 2016

Weighing/combination scales

Snack maker boosts output with forward-thinking solutions

Three identical weighing and bagging systems—along with metal detection and bar-code scanning technology—are keys to this turnkey, single-supplier packaging upgrade.

February 1, 2016

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

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