Sustainability

Kimberly-Clark uses packaging to reduce product waste

As part of its parent company’s sustainability efforts, Kimberly-Clark Health Care and Kimberly-Clark Professional develop a dual-opening device that prevents medical exam glove waste.

June 1, 2012

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German food company Stute to commission a PET recycling line from Krones

The food company Stute Nahrungsmittelwerke in Paderborn, Germany, is rigorously pursuing its eco-friendly strategy by commissioning Germany’s first PET recycling line from Krones in August 2012.

June 1, 2012

Recycling

Revamped packaging boosts beans' marketing profile

Hot-fill tubs with unique closure system lure consumer attention, reap innovative design recognition, and down-size carbon footprint.

June 1, 2012

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Stout sweeps AmeriStar student category

A squeezable salsa container, a clear bag for shoes sales, and a reusable holiday light package are among the student designs chosen to receive IoPP AmeriStar awards.

May 31, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Ten tips for buying coding/marking equipment for cases and pallets

The handling of cases hasn’t changed, but the information required on the cases has.

May 31, 2012

Bio-based

Inviting packaging to the product development table

Bringing packaging to the product development process benefits package design, patient compliance, and patent expiry issues.

May 31, 2012

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Berkley International Packaging to open new manufacturing facility in Los Angeles

Berkley International Packaging, designer, manufacturer, and distributer of recycled material and renewable plant-fiber, compostable packaging for the food and consumer packaging industry, has finalized the purchase of its manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.

May 31, 2012

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Eagle Flexible Packaging appoints Scott Hansen as Director of Sales & Marketing

Eagle Flexible Packaging, Inc., a printer and converter of flexible packaging for retail food products, cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices, and other specialty applications, has appointed Scott Hansen as Director of Sales & Marketing.

May 30, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Campbell reports on sustainability progress in 2012 CSR report

The planet, consumers, employees, and neighbors are the focus of the company’s sustainability goals.

May 29, 2012

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Tips on buying used equipment

In this issue we present a white paper on the subject of buying used equipment; it was submitted to us by George Albrecht, vice president of sales at Axon Corp., a division of Pro Mach.

May 26, 2012

Sustainability

LIVE FROM PHARMAPACK NORTH AMERICA: Biodegradable shipping system

William Hingle, director of marketing, TCP Reliable (www.tcpreliable.com), demonstrates TemPak™ + Green, an eco-friendly system from Cryopak (www.cryopak.com). TemPak protects product during shipping and maintains product temperature for 24 hr at 1°C to 10° C. Uses insulation, gel packs, bubble wrap, and a corrugated outer box that all incorporate biodegradable components.

May 24, 2012

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Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. sells Thermoforming Division to D&W Fine Pack

Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. has announced the sale of its Thermoforming Division to D&W Fine Pack, a foodservice packager and a portfolio company of Mid Oaks Investments, LLC.

May 23, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Kimberly-Clark reports progress toward Sustainability 2015 goals

2011 sustainability report highlights company’s efforts to sustain resources for the future by focusing on people, planet, and products.

May 21, 2012