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Sustainable Packaging
Flexibles
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Coding, Printing & Labeling
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Trends
Filling, Capping & Closing
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Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging
HCPC presses to review CR test protocols
In an effort to fill what it feels is a loophole in provisions, the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council has “invited” the new chairman of the U.S.
January 31, 2003
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Containers
Folgers packs a coffee house experience
An octagon-shaped high-density polyethylene canister is helping Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble’s Folgers-brand Café Latte deliver to retail markets a true coffee house experience.
January 31, 2003
Flexibles
Hypertherm bags shipping savings
Hypertherm, a leading maker of plasma arc metal-cutting equipment, needed a packaging solution that would protect its equipment and spare parts during shipment.
January 31, 2003
Flexibles
Candles' sleever makes scents for S.C. Johnson
Racine, WI-based S.C. Johnson & Son has gone one better—make that two better—than the competition with its Glade “3 in 1” candle. Introduced in September and available nationally in December, SCJ’s first pillar candle offers three colors and three fragrances.
January 31, 2003
Containers
Aluminum tube for 'best results'
Novitra is the brand name for a new cold sore treatment that’s packaged in a 0.25-oz aluminum tube inside a colorful five-panel folding carton.
January 31, 2003
Flexibles
B. Braun builds a better bag
The Duplex drug delivery system from B. Braun Medical addresses shortcomings typical in the packaging traditionally used for a certain class of intravenous drugs.
January 31, 2003
Containers
Sunsweet gets grip on market
Prune juice was one of the few juice products that had not been repackaged to take advantage of new technologies.
January 31, 2003
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Omstead: Smooth vf/f/s for IQF chicken
On this vertical form/fill/seal machine at Omstead, a servo motor-driven cross-seal assembly is synchronized with side belts. Seal jaws make a smooth “D”-shaped cycle to close on the film tube, simultaneously sealing the top of the filled bag and forming a bottom seal for the next bag.
December 31, 2002
Conveying & accumulation
Automatic leak detection system
The Pack’Réalisations automatic leak detection system from Pack’R North America (Batavia, IL) is located on the outfeed conveyor of the capper.
December 31, 2002
Filling/capping, dry
Dual auger filler
Building on its line of servo-driven auger fillers for dispensing powders, granulars, and flakes, Nalbach Engineering Co.
December 31, 2002
Closures
Reclosable cap can
Adding resealability to an aluminum can is the patented Cap Can from Dayton Systems Group (Miamisburg, OH). More economical in cans from 16 oz and up, the new can end in 206 and 209 sizes (300 size to come) has a threaded dome with a removable lug cap. Preliminary market tests have already been done, and an unidentified user will have product on the market by early this year.
December 31, 2002
Closures
Pennzoil's handle gives consumers a hand
In what’s believed to be the first quart bottle of motor oil with a handle that makes it easy to carry and pour the liquid, Pennzoil’s Synthetic motor oils are now in the marketplace.
December 31, 2002
Containers
Vf/f/s, scales speed Janes' progress
New vf/f/s equipment and scale double production, eliminating overtime costs. Machinery also accommodates larger fills and reduces product giveaway at Janes Family Foods.See in-plant video
December 31, 2002
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