Sustainable Packaging

Plastics recycling innovators recognized

The American Chemistry Council honors KW Plastics, Safeplay Systems, and Sony Electronics for developing innovative products using PCR plastics.

November 19, 2012

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 910

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé reveals the math and science of sustainability

Some smart tools and a 20-year commitment to green ideals span benefits from lightweighting, recycling and bioplastics, to a smaller global carbon footprint.

November 19, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Whole Foods ranked as top green brand by consumers

Annual survey measures consumer perceptions of green brands and corporate environmental sustainability practices.

November 19, 2012

Containers

New minimalist approach to multi-packed snacks

Editor Pat Reynolds compares four supermarket offerings of single-serve salty snacks in four different multi-pack formats, including the new BalePack.

November 19, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Blister packaging system wows attendees

At the Starview booth at Pack Expo, the FAB8-1418 fully automatic blister packaging system was shown packaging fishing line in the MWV Natralock format.

November 19, 2012

Adhesive application

An array of hot melt application solutions

Some new applications, new technology, and new concepts were all on display at the Valco Melton Pack Expo booth, including the D4-E Hot Melt Handgun Kit.

November 19, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Take a quick virtual booth tour

See the latest in packaging automation technology from B&R Industrial Automation, all in just 3 1/2 minutes.

November 19, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

AMERIPEN makes progress toward material recovery

Group publishes interactive, Web-based knowledge maps that compile packaging data by type across all phases of the recovery system.

November 16, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Drop what you're doing

There’s more to drop testing than the use of gravity.

November 16, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Fast-changeover robotic case packer

This recipe-driven robotic case packer from Z Automation features a robotic infeed and lets the user change carton or case size in 10 minutes or less with no tools required.

November 16, 2012

Filling/capping, dry

Auger filler: a breakthrough in ease of cleaning

On this new servo-driven auger rotary filler from Spee Dee Packaging, magnets are used to hold funnels in place, which brings a whole new level of convenience to no-tool funnel change.

November 15, 2012

Flexible packaging

Unique spouted fitment for aseptic pouch

From IPN is an unusual spouted fitment on a 200-mL standup pouch that lets consumers drink without spillage. The foil-based package is made on a Volpak form/fill seal system with rollstock from Constantia.

November 15, 2012

Secondary Packaging

High-speed pharma cartoner

Promatic PC 4000 continuous-motion, high-speed cartoner for the pharma industry operates at speeds to 400 cartons/minute.

November 15, 2012