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

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Controls & machine components

Packaging Machine Builder Meets Cost and Time-to-Market Targets with Omron PLC

To increase throughput of its single-head plastic bottle leak-testing machine, ALPS dumped a proprietary, embedded circuit board in favor of commercial, off-the-shelf brick PLC from Omron.

February 23, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Global Support Proves Key to Overseas Success for Circuit Board Manufacturer

When a major printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer asked Circuit Automation to redesign a machine for its Chinese operations, Omron technology helped meet production requirements, while Omron global support satisfied the customer on the frontline.

February 23, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Cardinal Health introduces surgical glove half-fold packages

Modified packaging reduces waste, maximizes storage space, and demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability.

February 22, 2012

Flexibles

Easter egg candy packs are renewable, compostable

Canadian candy company selects cellulose-based film for its stand-up pouch packaging for competitive advantage with Easter treats.

February 22, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Cost of recycling: EPR gains ground in U.S.

Local and state governments’ lack of funds and brand owners’ desire to see their packaging materials recycled are driving a movement toward EPR in the U.S.

February 21, 2012

Sustainability

SmartCycle® films, a packaging solution with sustainability in mind

Watch this video to understand the concept behind packaging films made from recycled bottles—SmartCycle® films from Klöckner Pentaplast.

February 21, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

See the high performance alternative to roll-on shrink-on and paper labels

Watch this video to discover how you can get full-body impact with your existing roll-fed labeling machinery—Pentalabel® roll-sleeve films from Klöckner Pentaplast.

February 21, 2012

Operational Excellence

Beyond the cold chain: Tips for protecting CRT healthcare products

A supply chain topic high on the priority list of many healthcare manufacturers today is the fast-growing area of cold chain transportation. With the exponential growth of temperature-sensitive biologics and high-value vaccines, ensuring protection of cold chain products is vital.

February 19, 2012

Sustainability

Lactalis uses bioplastics for its cheese snacks

Precious Sticksters cheeses are filled on hf/f/s equipment using a 50-50 film blend of polylactic acid and petroleum-based materials.

February 17, 2012

Closures

'Chocolate toothpaste' in a tube

New Orleans-based Theodent makes toothpaste that successfully substitutes for fluoride a blend of minerals including cocoa bean extract.

February 16, 2012

Sustainability

SmartCycle® recycled-content packaging film from plastic bottles

Klöckner Pentaplast offers SmartCycle® films to help you reach your sustainable packaging goals.

February 15, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

White Paper: How to implement an effective brand protection and product traceability solution

White paper reviews the many different ways in which your brand can be damaged, and presents strategies for avoiding and combat these dangerous pitfalls.

February 15, 2012