Converting equipment

On-site ink prep brings savings to package printer

Stanpac relies on an in-plant liquid ink dispenser and special software to ensure precise flexo color formulations.

March 14, 2013

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Contract Packaging

Dial, Right Guard, Loctite under new supply chain management

Saddle Creek gets 'lead logistics provider' for Henkel Consumer Goods' North American brands

March 14, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl + Fuchs: AS-interface module

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the VBA-2A-G10-E2L-1M-2V1-W AS-Interface Module.

March 14, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic film recycling rises to 1 billion lb annually

A new report reveals that in 2011 plastic film recycling rose by 4% to reach 1 billion lb annually—a new high for the recovery of plastic bags, wraps, and shrink film.

March 14, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation: Programmable logic controllers

Micro850 and enhanced Micro830 micro PLC features – including embedded motion control – provide just-enough control flexibility for lower-end applications.

March 12, 2013

Closures

Decanting caps

Nexus Packaging is now supplying BeriFlow taps that enable the fast and safe decanting of fluids without glugging or gurgling.

March 12, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Integrated HMI and PLC

WAGO’s PERSPECTO® CP TV merges an HMI and a PLC into one package.

March 12, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Free report: 'Greening Fast Food Packaging'

New report outlines the attributes of environmentally friendly fast-food packaging and applauds companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks that have made meaningful strides.

March 12, 2013

Cartons and boxes

SunOpta unveils new look in aseptics

The first product in the Aseptic Edge format is now available to U.S. consumers and is being showcased at the Natural Products Industry Expo West in Anaheim, CA, March 7-10.

March 8, 2013

Containers

Infant formula tub filled with innovation

New package delivers consumer convenience with easy foil-liner removal, more hygienic scooping of the powder from the SmarTub.

March 8, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

San Jose rejects foam foodservice recycling, bucking California trend

Although PS foam packaging is the only foodservice packaging recycled in CA, San Jose City Council restricts its use; plastics makers urge council to reconsider.

March 8, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Oriental Motor USA: Stepping motor

The PKP series is a 1.8° high-torque type stepping motor providing up to 1.2~1.7 times more torque than our PK Series stepping motors and is offered for the same list price.

March 7, 2013

Cartons and boxes

Tamper-evident folding boxes

Innovative design surpasses future security requirements ahead of time.

March 7, 2013