Containers

Multilayer bottle delivers shelf life and differentiation

A new range of dessert toppings from leading Belgium manufacturer Colac is using a custom-molded 850-mL multilayer bottle to deliver the ideal combination of long shelf life and on-shelf appeal.

May 7, 2015

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Cartons and boxes

Gabletop cartons for unique cow’s milk establishes credentials

In launching its easy-to-digest milk brand in the U.S., New Zealand-based company a2 Milk chooses cartons to tell its brand story and maximize shelf appeal.

May 7, 2015

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Need to tip or onsert? Graphic Packaging has your pick and place solution.

With precise picking, exact product tracking and placement for onserting applications, Graphic Packaging's proven line of placers are the perfect solution. View this sampling of machines which are the most reliable in the industry for onserting products such as CR80 cards, coins, magnets, back cards, or other items.

May 6, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

FSC rebrands for consumer outreach

A new global brand for the Forest Stewardship Council, Forests For All Forever, has been designed to connect with consumers and be memorable in the retail space.

May 5, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Medical device packaging takes center stage at HealthPack

HealthPack 2015 focused on exclusive survey and package design. Meanwhile, HealthPack 2016 venue is established.

May 5, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Medtronic employs ethnographic research for new package

HealthPack 2015: Using ethnographic research leads to the development of medical device packaging.

May 5, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Synchronous drive components

New SureMotion line of power transmission products includes timing pulleys (or sprockets), bushings and timing belts that allow users to change speed and torque while connecting mechanically rotating components.

May 5, 2015

Containers

TricorBraun names new Sales Manager of Northeast Sales

TricorBraun promotes Andy Olsen to Regional Sales Manager of Its Northeast Sales Region.

May 5, 2015

Sustainability

A closer look at Carlsberg’s fiber bottle

Though more work remains before a bottle sits on a store shelf, the fiber bottle that Carlsberg has been working on is beginning to round into shape. Here’s a peek at what to expect.

May 4, 2015

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

Hermit crab 'accessories' now packed automatically

The switch from manual packaging of hermit crab products to an automated filling and sealing bagger speeds production, lowers labor costs, and ensures product quality.

May 4, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Packaging materials reduce damages for wheel/tire shipments

Mark Atwater, Director of Vendor Relations, CARiD.com, discusses the importance of packaging, and how working with the UPS Package Design and Test Lab reduced parts damage during distribution.

May 4, 2015

Flexibles

Personalized petfood is Just Right

When it comes to packaged food, consumers have a virtually endless number of products from which to choose to meet their nutritional needs, taste preferences, and life stage.

May 4, 2015

Material handling

ISTA’s Advocate Program

The rise of e-commerce and the steady growth of the global marketplace are among the reasons why package design and test protocols need to be reexamined.

May 4, 2015