Sustainability

Boston Scientific boxes savings by producing shippers on demand

The company’s Netherlands distribution center reduces freight and corrugated inventory costs with three converting machines that provide a four-month return on investment.

May 7, 2012

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 950

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Vendor evaluation methodology for labeling equipment

When evaluating labeling machinery suppliers, it’s important to follow a disciplined methodology to eliminate as much subjectivity as possible. What follows is a simple Vendor Evaluation Analysis methodology that is well-suited to labeling equipment. Broadly, the process breaks down into four phases.

May 7, 2012

Packaging line integration

ACHEMA 2012 provides global technology summit

The 30th world forum of the process industry set for June 18 to 22 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany will showcase pharmaceutical, chemical, and automation systems.

May 4, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Nine tips for buying liquid filling equipment

There are several things to keep in mind when selecting liquid fillers to ensure the right fit for your application.

May 4, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

New barrier biopolymer apps debut at AMI/FMI

Boasting a gas-barrier layer that comes from a ‘high amylose plant starch,’ corn-based biopolymer trays were a notable highlight at AMI/FMI International May 1-3 in Dallas.

May 3, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pomegranate arils crowned with custom container

POM Wonderful launches another design original, with its custom cup, lid, and spoon for a Fresh Arils pomegranate product, available in stores during the pomegranate harvest season.

May 3, 2012

Contract Packaging

Verst Group Logistics hosts tour during the International Sleeve Label Conference and Exhibition 2012

Verst Group Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for packaging and supply chain solutions, hosted a tour of its packaging facility on Wednesday, April 18,, 2012, part of the International Sleeve Label Conference and Exhibition 2012, held at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati April 18-19.

May 3, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study compares bio-based plastics

A qualitative analysis of bio-based plastics evaluates their environmental, health, and safety impacts through LCA information and plots them on an Avoid/Preferred spectrum.

May 2, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Becton, Dickinson takes proactive stance on device identification

Medical technology company/Mercy Health System’s joint packaging data integration program includes some 650 products and 950 global trade ID numbers.

May 2, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Ross Controls: Lockout valves

The Modular L-O-X manual lockout valve and Modular L-O-X with EEZ-ON operation from Ross provide innovative, durable, reliable energy isolation in a compact, space-saving design that also provides full flow.

May 2, 2012

Contract Packaging

IAM completes acquisition of Market Resource Packaging

IAM Acquisition, an Atlanta-based holding company that invests in supply chain services, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Market Resource Packaging, a supply chain services company that provides primary and secondary packaging and logistics solutions.

May 2, 2012

Containers

Craft brewers pick bottle can for limited-edition Chaka ale

A resealable aluminum bottle provides differentiation, as well as light weight and shelf-life advantages for limited-release handcrafted ale.

May 1, 2012

Operational Excellence

JETT seeking input on User Requirement Specifications

Two current projects include revising URSs to a new tablular format and developing URSs for serialization.

May 1, 2012