Filling/capping, dry

LIVE FROM ACHEMA 2012: Solid-dose bottling equipment

The Integrated Bottle Center 120 from Uhlmann is demonstrated at Achema 2012 in this video by Joachim Noe, head of bottle packaging systems. The machine accommodates small- to medium-sized batches of solid-dose products at rates up to 150 bpm or 24,000 tablets/min.

July 11, 2012

Rigid: Page 140

Weighing/combination scales

Versatile combination weigher and depositor system fills full containers or targeted sections

Watch how Yamato's ADW-324MV Divided Weigher, coupled with a depositing system, handles multipoint discharge and custom configurations, from compartments to full trays... then find out how the company can customize one for your application.

July 8, 2012

Containers

Commentary on MillerCoors punch-top can

MillerCoors still is in the roll-out of its punch-top can campaign, the success of which will be determined by whether consumers are willing to roll with the punches.

July 4, 2012

Plastics/resins

Vemma rebrands with cylindrical HDPE containers

Containers for Verve! Low Carb Shot feature full-body sleeve and continuous-thread closure.

July 3, 2012

Containers

Root beer in aluminum pint bottle

For premier craft brewer Oskar Blues Brewery of Lyons, CO, combining their home-brewed root beer with a convenient, quick-chilling, resealable aluminum bottle benefited not only Oskar Blues and its customers but also the family of Brian Stiff.

July 3, 2012

Containers

Variety-pack box reveals four 22-oz glass bottles inside

Corrugated four-pack offers market differentiation as well as material and transportation savings for the Craft Brew Alliance.

July 3, 2012

Containers

Tropicana's bold shift to PET

Project "Inspiration" takes Tropicana Pure Premium into four new PET bottles, including two handled containers made with a new EBM grade that’s approved for recycling.

July 3, 2012

Sustainability

OFF THE SHELF: Beer variety pack brews multiple advantages

For its Widmer Brothers beers, the Craft Brew Alliance uses a new variety-pack box that reveals up to four different 22-oz glass bottle brands inside, providing marketing differentiation and materials savings.

June 13, 2012

Containers

Raising spirits' packaging profile

Uniquely shaped bottles, screen-printed graphics, stopper corks, and shrink-sleeve neck capsules give Death's Door gin, vodka, and white whisky lively shelf appeal.

June 11, 2012

Plastics/resins

Kraft cooks up another quick-prep meal kit

Capitalizing on its salad dressing expertise, Kraft creates a kit of bottled sauce and dressing that, when added to chicken and salad, results in a quick, six-serving meal.

June 8, 2012

Labels

Snapware puts a lid on label variability

Using a single supplier for new labels and automated labeling equipment allows plastic storage container supplier to maximize efficiency and enhance product quality.

June 1, 2012

Filling/capping, dry

Nine best practices for selecting capping equipment

There are few key things to keep in mind when buying and specifying capping machinery.

May 31, 2012

Closures

Miller scores sales with Punch Top Can

Miller Lite and Miller Genuine Draft cans are scored with a secondary tab that invites beer drinkers to have fun opening it, then enjoy a smoother pour.

May 24, 2012