Flexibles

Seventh Generation Introduces Recyclable, Flexible SUP

The new pouch is a multilayer PE structure that provides functional and aesthetic advantages comparable to a mixed-material structure, but solves the recycling challenge.

January 16, 2016

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 702

Coding, Printing & Labeling

PCI Reveals Serialization Strategy

Contract packager PCI discusses its serialization systems hierarchy and how it yields benefits both internally and for its pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical companies around the globe.

January 15, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

PCI sees ‘tremendous activity’ in pharmaceutical serialization

Contract packager PCI's serialization investment expected to deliver strong ROI and help its global pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical customers.

January 14, 2016

Containers

Package brings a modern twist

One of Poland's leading producers of mayonnaise, mustards, and sauces, WSP Spolem, has selected a barrier squeeze bottle for its range of products, which are manufactured to proven traditional recipes without the use of preservatives.

January 14, 2016

Plastics/resins

Electronic tablet counter/fillers energize Reliance Private Label Supplements

Growing supplement and vitamin company uses APPS machinery to improve efficiency and ease setup and changeover.

January 12, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Drive couplings

AutomationDirect’s new SureMotion drive couplings are available in four styles: jaw/spider, double loop, Oldham, and beam-style servo; bore reducers are also offered to fit a coupling when the exact bore is not available.

January 12, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Domino to host digital printing open houses in Illinois in May

Domino’s “Digital Printing Spectrum 2016” will convene industry experts to discuss, demonstrate, and educate.

January 12, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products: Linear solution encoder

The TR2 Tru-Trac tracks velocity, position, or distance in almost any application and features an integrated encoder with a rack-and-pinion gear assembly.

January 12, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Baker Cheese increases production and print quality with the Hitachi RX series printers

Baker Cheese needed to reduce downtime and increase print consistency in order to meet consumer expectations. After two weeks of head-to-head trials, they selected Hitachi RX Series Continuous Inkjet Printers as the clear winner. The result was an immediate improvement in uptime, decreased print costs, and reliable and consistent code dates.

January 11, 2016

Flexibles

Grass seed stands up, and out, on shelf in cube-shaped pouch

For a new hi-tech grass seed product, Mountain View breaks from the standard layflat bag, using a cube-shaped flexible pouch that offers shelf impact and greater efficiency.

January 11, 2016

Cartons and boxes

Craft-beer carrier with retractable handle is portable, stackable

A new six-pack paperboard carrier for Canadian craft brewer West Shefford uses a unique design with a retractable handle that enables stacking on pallets and at retail.

January 10, 2016

Containers

Absolut’s 2015 holiday bottle: It’s Electrik!

A metallic/mirror-coated bottle in silver and blue versions, inspired by electronic house music, adds festivity to winter holiday and other ‘house’ parties.

January 9, 2016

Plastics/resins

3D-printed package styles proliferate at Anita’s Balm

Since introducing a 3D-printed, PLA balm jar in 2014, Anita’s Balm has developed a number of new 3D-printed packaging designs for its own use and for sale to other brands.

January 8, 2016