Flexibles

Miss Muffet uses compostable cellulose material for candy packaging

U.K.-based Miss Muffet & Co. wraps its fairytale and nursery rhyme-inspired confectionery in material that fits into its environmental stance.

February 29, 2012

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 965

Conveying & accumulation

Precision conveyors receive focus at Dorner Media Day

Servo motors, positive belt movement, cleated pocket sorters add efficiency to conveyors for use in packaging and assembly applications.

February 28, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Solid state relays and contactors

Carlo Gavazzi’s RG Series is a new range of AC and DC solid state switching devices designed for switching resistive, slightly inductive and motor loads using a reduced size per unit: starting at only 17.5mm width, up to 85AAC (15Hp) switching, nominal ratings at 40ºC, and high SCCR rating of 100kA.

February 28, 2012

Containers

Extrusion blow molding

Here are some considerations regarding this major process for forming plastic bottles.

February 27, 2012

Containers

New packs for paint

Jewson, the UK's leading supplier of sustainable timber and building materials, is launching newly designed 2.5- and 5-L paint cans in addition to 10-L pails.

February 24, 2012

Cartons and boxes

Packaging demand and the economy

International Paper CEO John Faraci says the U.S. economy is recovering gradually—packaging demand is the key for IP’s business.

February 24, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Eaton Corporation: Single communications card provides four protocols

Eaton’s new communications options for motor protection and soft starters, the C441 Ethernet series of communications cards, allow users to select from Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, HTTP web services and Modbus RTU communication protocols in a single card.

February 24, 2012

Flexibles

Pouch with spine is upstanding innovation for refills

Making the product refill experience more palatable for consumers, the new Method Laundry & Dish Refill Pouch (with Spine), supplied by Innovative Packaging Solutions, Inc., has been awarded Gold by FPA for Technical Innovation.

February 23, 2012

Flexibles

Dog bone packaging fetches Gold

Technical Innovation, Printing Achievement, and Packaging Excellence Gold Awards have been earned by Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC for development of flat-bottom, stand-up, window bags with oxygen and moisture barriers.

February 23, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tinted forming material benefits blister packaging lines

It can be a challenge with any blister package for a tablet-presence vision system to detect tablets based on lighting and contrast.

February 23, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Heinz Dip and Squeeze Ketchup Features Dual Functionality

In the 2012 Flexible Packaging Association awards competition, a Gold Award went to the Heinz Ketchup Dip & Squeeze Retail 10-Count Pack.

February 23, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

AT&T sweet on renewable-resource TerraPET® film

Sugarcane-based film used in the clamshell package in which AT&T merchandises more than 300 SKUs of its wireless accessories products.

February 23, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

FDA changes to drug bar code rule could have significant impact on packaging lines

Depending on line speeds and label printing requirements, new equipment costs to meet rule could hit $200,000 per line.

February 23, 2012