Labels

U.S. demand for labels to reach $20 billion in 2015

Although pressure-sensitive labels will expand at a healthy rate, they will face growing competition from stretch-sleeve, heat-shrink, and in-mold labels.

September 2, 2011

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 996

Containers

Diet Coke gets dressed for autumn

This fall, in a nod to the millions of people leaving a relaxing summer behind and embarking on a reenergized autumn, Diet Coke is launching a new, refreshed ad campaign and limited-time-only can design that will catch the eye of extraordinary individuals everywhere.

September 2, 2011

Sustainability

TE clamshell for sprouts

Baltimore-based Brassica Sprout Group has announced a switch to what it believes is the industry’s first tamper-evident, tamper-resistant, vented clamshell container as one more step in their continued efforts to improve food safety in the sprout market.

September 2, 2011

Cartons and boxes

Cryopak: Insulated shippers with refrigerants

Designed for 2° to 8° C (with excursions of 1° to 10° C) for 24-hour applications, the Tempak Plus insulated shippers with refrigerants are pretested against the standard ISTA 7D summer profile.

September 1, 2011

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Clear tamper tags

EP Clear tamper tag is for placement on or inside small, high-risk items.

September 1, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Major beverage companies open to EPR, study finds

New report on beverage container recycling finds that Coca‐Cola, Nestlé Waters, and New Belgium support EPR efforts.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: Cordsets and extension cables for harsh motion applications

High-flex M12 cordsets from Phoenix Contact can flex up to 15 million bend-cycles, while their sensor/actuator cables (SACs) meet the rigorous demands of robotics, motion and C-track installations.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Pepperl + Fuchs: Space-saving AS-interface power supplies

Pepperl+Fuchs’ VAN-115/230AC-K19 AS-Interface Class II Power Supplies are 90.5% efficient to minimize power loss, while also limiting the need for enclosure cooling.

September 1, 2011

Sustainability

Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

September 1, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Drive fuses provide circuit protection

The JHL series 600 VAC/450 VDC fuses from AutomationDirect combine the performance of high-speed semiconductor fuses and the convenience of Class J branch-circuit fuses in one small package, providing maximum protection for AC and DC drives and controllers.

September 1, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Hardscape stretchwrapping optimized

New equipment helps Pavestone maximize product integrity, increase productivity, and minimize costs associated with stretch wrapping loads of paving materials used by landscapers.

September 1, 2011

Closures

Shearer's Foods' Other partners

Opened in two phases in 2010 and 2011, Shearer’s Foods’ Massillon plant adheres to sustainable principles and leverages dynamic software solutions to optimize efficiency.

September 1, 2011

Plastics/resins

Water brand infused with environmental reverence

A carefully chosen packaging design facilitated by a state-of-the-art bottling plant offers consumers a window to the soul of a natural artesian water brand from Panama.

September 1, 2011