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Secondary Packaging

Pacepacker Services: Collator system for bulk good handling

Responding to increasing corner-shop retailer demands for easy to handle multipacks of bulk food items, Pacepacker Services launches a new Collator System which will quickly collate and place pre-packed items into an outer sack totalling up-to 25kg.

November 15, 2013

Flexibles

Portable pouches for chia-seed snack speak of vitality

Bright, energized graphics for a new squeezable, reclosable snack pouch for Mamma Chia Vitality Snacks convey the health-giving properties of the ancient chia seed.

November 14, 2013

Containers

New cocktail brand lets you have a ball, catch a buzz

Irreverent new single-serve cocktail beverage BuzzBallz comes in a brightly colored party ball-shaped 'PET can' that is unbreakable, freezable, and fun.

November 14, 2013

Flexibles

Doritos Gamer Packs function on multiple levels

Teaming up with Microsoft to build excitement about the release of the newest Xbox gaming system, Frito-Lay comes up with a one-of-a-kind limited edition package.

November 14, 2013

Closures

Custom 'squeeze & measure' closure accurately doses floor cleaner

A fitment-free closure with a built-in squeeze-activated dispenser makes measuring 1-oz doses of concentrated cleaning solution accurate and mess-free.

November 14, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Chip Vac Is Now CE Compliant

Independent laboratory tests now certify that EXAIR’s Chip Vac™ meets the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union that are required to attain the CE mark. Chip Vac™ offers a fast, effective way to pick up chips and other debris and deliver them to a 5, 30, 55 or 110 gallon drum. The Chip Vac can be easily moved from drum to drum to keep different materials separate for recycling.

November 14, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Siko: Actuator minimizes set-up time

A compact, versatile positioning system, the AG05 actuator from the Siko DriveLine family provides remote, modular automation of all axes to minimize set up times, increase performance, and save money.

November 14, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

EPS industry shows slow but steady rise in recycling rates

Post-industrial and post-consumer EPS recycling increased in 2012 from 71.3 million to 93.7 million pounds, due to greater consumer participation.

November 13, 2013

Sustainability

C-store and PepsiCo recycling program diverts 6,000 lb of waste in 2013

A recycling initiative between c-store Kum & Go in Tulsa and PepsiCo facilitates on-the-go recycling and earns these companies a recycling award.

November 13, 2013

Containers

Plastic Technologies, Inc. achieves package design milestone

Since 1991, PTI has designed 10,000 packages or components, including 4,350 bottles, 2,820 preforms, 900 finishes, 550 bases, and 1,380 miscellaneous items.

November 13, 2013

Plastics/resins

Five trends impacting the North American packaging market

Find out what trends are expected to drive the growth of the North American packaging market from $169.1 billion to $186 billion by 2017.

November 12, 2013

Labels

Shrink-sleeve labels—best practices and production tips

There are many advantages to shrink sleeves from a consumer interaction perspective.

November 12, 2013