Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off The Shelf: Gillette thermoform has unique perfs

There’s no chance for wrap rage if a clamshell-style package opens easily, and this is one that opens mighty easily indeed.

May 19, 2015

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Controls & Machine Components

Clippard: 3-way electronic valves

The Minimatic DV-3 line of electronic valves are precision-built 3-way control valves, utilizing a patented valving principle, flows to 70 liters/min., and designed to be suitable for many applications across diverse industries.

May 19, 2015

Cartons and boxes

A fruitful package change

GoodBelly probiotic juice brand changes its carton graphics to emphasize the flavor appeal of its products, while paring down its probiotic message to appeal to mass-market consumers.

May 18, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Access control barriers and accessories

The Contrinex YCA 50-series safety light curtains are active optoelectronic protective devices designed for protection and safety when machine design and process are inadequate and open access might be required during operation.

May 18, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

HepcoMotion appoints new U.K. Sales Manager

Graham Smith moves up from Regional Manager to cover all of the United Kingdom.

May 18, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Baldor Electric: Crusher duty motors

Baldor Electric Company introduces a line of crusher duty motors with improved reliability, performance and energy efficiency to help lower the operator’s total cost of ownership.

May 15, 2015

Plastics/resins

Medtronic’s new TAVI system wins DuPont award

DuPont honors medical device manufacturer and Prent for Excellence in Technological Advancement and Enhanced User Experience.

May 15, 2015

Labels

Beer label exudes mystery

Leading global brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev has launched a beer with a difference.

May 15, 2015

Flexibles

Compostable film for coffee packs

Based in Modena, Italy, Caffè Molinari SpA is a speciality coffee company that recently introduced a Bio™ range of coffees in packs that incorporate fully certified compostable packaging.

May 15, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa: Industrial matrix drive

The U1000 Industrial Matrix Drive from Yaskawa enhances performance beyond that of a conventional AC drive, with extremely low harmonic distortion and regeneration in a space-saving design, without the need for additional components.

May 15, 2015

Labels

Hybrid plastic tub is DuPont Diamond Winner

This year’s 2015 Diamond Award Winner in the annual DuPont Awards involves one brand owner’s leap of faith in a unique innovation in plastic packaging.

May 15, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Intelligrated appoints Russ Mellott VP of Software Sales

The 25-year veteran of sales and executive positions will manage global software sales for Intelligrated.

May 15, 2015

Containers

Packaging partnership ‘delivers’ Nozin® antiseptic

Global Life Technologies and James Alexander bring Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® to market to reduce the risk of the spread of infection, without antibiotics.

May 14, 2015