Sustainable Packaging

CPGs, pack suppliers support America Recycles Day

The 2011 celebration of America Recycles Day, on Nov. 15, will include events sponsored by companies such as PepsiCo, that encourage consumer recycling.

November 10, 2011

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 981

Flexibles

Raw pet-food bag uses renewable, compostable materials

Flexible, reclosable pouch for raw dog food from Steve’s Real Food is made from renewable compostable materials and is ‘green from the zipper to the sealant.’

November 10, 2011

Containers

Premium vodka in stylized distillery sample bottle

Caramel and truffle-flavored vodka brand gets contemporary distillery sample bottle that's decorative enough to display.

November 7, 2011

Containers

Olive oil features five-star-worthy bottle design

A foodie-focused olive oil infusion uses upscale packaging, including antique green bottle, to convey premium position.

November 7, 2011

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Giving sight to packaging lines

Machine modifications and facility-wide organization help the Lighthouse for the Blind’s visually impaired employees fulfill orders for government and corporate customers.

November 7, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Fully automated case forming and sealing

The Little David LD-24 from Loveshaw is the latest in a series of industrial grade high performance case sealers.

November 6, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

V-Series AC Motor Line offers 2x more torque

The new V Series from Oriental Motor uses a gear cut and an extra machining step with the motor's output shaft, which produces minimal noise.

November 4, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Bottle packer brings speed, reduces breakage

Luxco is enjoying the sweet sounds of silence since upgrading its packaging line to technology that almost eliminates bottle breakage while increasing packer speed.

November 4, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability published

In early September, The Global Packaging Project, part of the sustainability workstream at The Consumer Goods Forum, released the Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability.

November 4, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Glue applicator lays down adhesive much like a labeler

As an alternative to any sort of hot melt adhesive application, the Glue Dots SD-900 applicator automatically applies adhesive to individual packages much like a spot labeler. Watch video to see operation.

November 3, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Label-Aire: See the 8300 sleeve applicator in action

Shrink sleeve labeling is now more affordable than ever.

November 3, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Motion-enhanced case erector

A switch from pneumatics to servo-based motion is among the reasons this automatic case erector can reach speeds of 30/min and react to changing corrugated conditions.

November 3, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Game-changing packaging solutions for a sustainable future

Custom-product vending machines, bulk product stores, and returnable, reusable packaging are just some of the emerging trends in sustainable packaging that could dramatically change the consumer/brand relationship.

November 3, 2011