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Unilever chooses PDC twin pack technology

Read about Unilever's use of a PDC multipacking and shrink labeling system for its fast-growing deodorant products.

Jul 2, 2009

Read this short article on how Unilever's Personal Products Division has chosen PDC to supply a multipacking and shrink labeling system for their market-leading deodorant brands. Article summarizes the application and explains how the equipment complies with Unilever's rigorous Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.

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