Sustainability

Americans continue to recycle more plastic bottles

The “National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report” shows a 4.3% increase in recycling of HDPE, PP, and PET bottles, to 2.9 billion pounds, in 2013.

October 16, 2014

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 786

Sustainable Packaging

Bioplastics market to reach $3.94 billion in 2014

A new report predicts that bioplastics will become increasingly important as economic, legislative, and environmental issues drive policies to support sustainable growth.

October 16, 2014

Labels

Package drives customer loyalty

Norway's Mills DA relaunched its margarine brands in a package that is designed to keep consumers coming back for more.

October 16, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Weiler Labeling's glue-free labeling system

Weiler Labeling Systems (WLS) is introducing its new RL-840N “glue-free” cut-and-stack labeler at Pack Expo 2014 (booth S-4172). The RL-840N uses NuLabel’s activatable adhesive technology and eliminates the need for glue to apply the label. By removing the glue this technology achieves the lower cost of cut-and-stack labels and the efficiency of pressure-sensitive labelers.

October 15, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

UV Drop On demand printing solutions by Hapa

Hapa’s BlisterJet prints on sealed, blank or pre-printed blisters. The fully-digital UV DOD inkjet system provides perfectly sharp print quality in single or multi-color. Learn more about the innovative Hapa printing solutions at Pack Expo, South Hall, Booth 2501 (Coesia)

October 13, 2014

Labels

Labels help launch new bottled water

Tipsy® Water, a British natural spring water brand, has launched an innovative range of natural spring waters with an alcoholic flavor in a decorative shrink-sleeve branding solution.

October 11, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. PET recycling rate hits 31% in 2013

Strong end-use markets drive growth in domestic PET processing, but challenges remain.

October 9, 2014

Contract packaging

Five tips for brands using a packaging supplier’s co-pack services

Crown Speciality Packaging North America, maker of tins, explains how brands can maximize success with the supplier’s value-added co-pack services.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Trunnion Labeling System Applies Labels To Tiny Vials

Label-Aire’s 3138-N Merge printer applicator can be configured for wrap labeling with pre-printed labels, and has advanced features for easy changeover and automated accuracy.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inline 6200 Applies Front/Back Labels With Airfill Capability

See the Label-Aire Inline Series 6200 Vacuum Wrap Front/Back labeling system as it accurately applies front and back labels to thin-walled containers. This video shows both air fill capability and automatic ejection of rejects.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Inline 5100 Applies Front/Back Wrap Labels To Glass Bottles

See the Label-Aire Inline 5100, apply front and back wrap labels to bottles, with label placement accuracy enhanced by a variable frequency drive conveyor and automatic spacing.

October 9, 2014

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Air-Blow and Wipe-On Applicators Applying Labels To Clamshell Packages

Watch this video to see Label-Aire's 3015-ND Wipe-On Label Applicator and Model 3111 air-blow label applicator for high speed air-blow pressure-sensitive labeling...the high-speed team-up of these two machines easily handle the needs of these food product clamshells.

October 9, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

ProSoft Technology: Gateway

ProSoft Technology’s new EtherNet/IP to PROFINET IO Device (slave) Gateway enables data transfers between EtherNet/IP controllers and PROFINET IO controllers.

October 9, 2014