Containers

Off The Shelf: Paperboard carriers for cans are catching on

While plastic ring carriers are most typically used for six-packs of beer in cans, a growing trend is to cash in on the billboard effect that is offered when a paperboard carton is used instead.

October 30, 2015

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Print and verify system for UDI regs

As new identification legislation comes into play, medical device makers will need to modify how they code their products. This system is designed to meet their needs.

October 30, 2015

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Versatility galore at Iowa contract packager

A proprietary algorithm that mimics ‘swarm intelligence’ exhibited by birds and other critters is at the heart of this ambitious 12-robot cartoning system at CCB Packaging.

October 30, 2015

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Two-compartment sachet for masks

Jaouen Beaute is a Gloucester, VA-based marketer of five facial masks all derived from a base of algae.

October 30, 2015

Sustainability

PET wine keg taps into green savings

U.K. wine seller offers premium wine-on-tap in a recyclable 20-L PET keg that replaces 27 glass bottles, eliminates waste, spoilage, and breakage, and costs customers 15% less.

October 30, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Trash

Each summer I spend time walking a quarter mile stretch of Lake Michigan’s eastern shoreline picking up trash.

October 30, 2015

Cartons and boxes

Package brings to life tech toy possibilities

Package design firm captures the excitement of the Makey Makey computer invention kit by creating an engaging and visual interactive experience for consumers.

October 30, 2015

Operational Excellence

Walmart’s views on e-commerce

Next-generation services and platforms are definitely on the list of things being evaluated at the world’s largest retailer. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on tap.

October 30, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

HepcoMotion: Low-cost ball bushings

HepcoMotion's new range of linear ball bushings combine competitive price with uncompromised quality.

October 30, 2015

Containers

Fridge-friendly bottles for cider brands

Thatchers Cider in the U.K. has introduced a new range of 330-mL glass bottles for three of its premium ciders.

October 30, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Haircare pack takes a page from yogurt playbook

In haircare circles, “cocktailing” is a process whereby consumers blend natural oils, honey, extracts, and butters together with their store-bought haircare products to improve performance, such as shine, volume, or sleekness.

October 30, 2015

Sustainability

CardPak celebrates 50th Anniversary

Cleveland-based paperboard packaging pioneer marks 50 years of service to Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

October 30, 2015

Contract Packaging

Nulogy enhances scheduling integration, data visibility

Tighter co-pack scheduling integration and interactive reporting functions are the latest enhancements to the developer’s cloud-based platform.

October 30, 2015