Sustainable Packaging

Hand sanitizer packaging designed with environment in mind

Hand-sanitizer dispensing system employs refill packs made from recyclable PET that uses 30% less material than HDPE; pumps are removable for recycling.

December 7, 2011

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 977

Sustainable Packaging

World demand for bioplastics to exceed 1 million tons in 2015

Consumer preferences for sustainable materials, improved product performance, and price parity with petroleum-based plastics will be the key drivers of bioplastic’s growth.

December 7, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

P-s labeling system polishes up productivity

Manufacturer of wood -care products opts for versatile, easy-changeover, easy-maintenance, precise-positioning labeler to accommodate diverse product/package line.

December 6, 2011

Filling/capping, dry

MAP meat line is big on flexibility

Danish meat processor Himmerlandskoed sends a variety of modified-atmosphere packs to both retailers and wholesalers alike. So a versatile tray sealer was crucial.

December 6, 2011

Plastics/resins

PET bottle, screw cap fly for King’s Fine Foods

Custom tooling allows luxury product purveyor to launch dressings for British Airways' in-flight catering.

December 6, 2011

Contract Packaging

CPA STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT NOW OUT: positive growth to continue in 2012

The 2011 CPA State of the Contract Packaging Industry Report is now available.

December 5, 2011

Contract Packaging

MAKE SURE YOUR OPERATION MAKES CENTS AS YOU face the future

At this time of year, we often find ourselves engaged in the science of budgeting.

December 5, 2011

Contract Packaging

Cost Savings via Information Technology

While the last couple of “Cost Cutter” columns focused on CI — a virtually limitless subject highly correlated with cost savings — it seemed appropriate to venture from this path for a little variety.

December 5, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Wago Corporation: Power supplies maximize operational efficiency

The EPSITRON 787 Series PRO Power Supplies from WAGO are available in 9 single-phase units.

December 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packager invests in eco-friendly compliance package

St. Louis-based Legacy Pharmaceutical Co. to invest in automated blister lines for pharmaceuticals in Ecoslide-RX.

December 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

Have you been compromised?

December 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

Stretch your CapEx budget by managing risk

Through tight partnerships and careful planning, contract service partners can minimize risk and make the most of their budgets by considering the many options for financing capital equipment.

December 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

NBA’s Grandmama taps Tampa Bay CoPack for tea

Retired NBA star Larry Johnson landed a big customer in C&S Wholesale Grocers with his latest drink venture, Grand Ma Ma’s Sweet Southern Tea.

December 2, 2011