Protective/transport packaging

Pinball packing wizards

Package design center’s unique capabilities played a key role in helping Stern Pinball come up with a way to get their popular games to global markets damage-free.

April 4, 2008

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Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

AriZona specifies LN2 dosers for all new can and bottle lines

Liquid nitrogen injection preserves beverage flavor, extends product shelf life, and creates internal pressure to combat container damage.

April 4, 2008

Containers

New bagger brings sweet rewards

Constant breakdowns and an increase in production prompt Windy Acres to invest in a new vf/f/s machine.

April 4, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New adhesive applicator puts Carmex in club stores

Lip-balm manufacturer Carma Labs installs a fully automatic applicator for removable adhesive to enable repeatable and fast assembly of variety packs for Sam’s Club.

April 4, 2008

Contract packaging

Source innovative packagers to stay ahead of maturing private label

How can national brands leverage contract packaging to add value to their consumer products?

March 29, 2008

Flexibles

Winemakers lead the way on packaging developments within alcoholic drinks

Winemakers have woken up to the fact that packaging can make a difference to their offering, a fact that has been long exploited by soft drinks and food manufacturers alike.

March 24, 2008

Containers

1-piece oval tubes

World Wide Packaging offers patented 1-piece oval tubes that feature custom-made, injection-molded flip-top caps, angled applicators, and dome caps.

March 4, 2008

Containers

Roll-on tube

The Roll-On Tube from Continental Packaging Systems is an innovative tube suitable for applying cosmetics, lotions, and deodorants.

March 4, 2008

Flexibles

DVD package built with sustainable 'ark-itecture'

Evan Almighty launches in a special, paper-based DVD package in Canada.

March 2, 2008

Closures

'Zenergized' tube suits Walgreen's, other retailers

Tubes make effervescent energy tablets portable for consumers.

March 2, 2008

Flexible packaging

Industry watch

March 2, 2008

Closures

Svelte, clean-look bath product packaging

In August 2007, Gold Canyon of Chandler, AZ, introduced a new line of bath products called Emerge Total Response Therapy.

March 2, 2008

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Bee-themed pack creates a buzz

Lornamead’s LypSyl lip care products are enticing and functional.

February 15, 2008