Contract packaging

Allegra trial pack delivers multiple packaging 'firsts'

Sanofi US’s Chattem consumer healthcare division launches "A"-shaped package for Allegra allergy medication.

November 12, 2012

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Flexibles

Dow executive unveils plans for flexible packaging innovations

If you’re seeking insight into the latest innovations in pouches and other types of flexible packaging, don’t miss this interview with Dave Kyle, Director of Marketing for Dow Packaging, filmed on-site at 2012 Pack Expo in Chicago. You’ll get insights on how the company is working with industry partners, and will, in the coming months, unveil new advances in packaging efficiency, convenience, shelf stability and sustainability - from material reduction to waste-to-energy technology.

November 9, 2012

Flexibles

Clinical sacks for transporting hazardous waste

Cromwell Polythene is re-launching its clinical waste sacks range, making extensive use of star seal technology to maximize carrying capacity, while optimizing leak resistance.

November 9, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Ten tips for sustainable package design

Here's how to make sure your next package development project is environmentally as well as financially sustainable.

November 2, 2012

Labels

IMLs clearly consumer-attractive, cost-competitive, and eco-friendly

Vaska Home Products heightens brand identity and lowers printing expenses and inventory requirements by opting for transparent in-mold labeling technology.

November 2, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Mineral oil: a need for more data

Concerns arise over the potential migration of mineral oil hydrocarbons into food from recycled paperboard packaging. What can we do as an industry to address the issue?

November 2, 2012

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Green package, product guides attempt to be current

People want to be up on things, and so do government agencies, which would rather be perceived as relevant and useful than not.

November 1, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Video: New semi-automatic handle applicator for market development

Roberts PolyPro introduces a new semi-automatic handle applicator designed for market expansion. This machine, with a single operator, can apply handles in two-pack configurations as well as three-, four-, six-, and eight-packs and can be moved from line to line to accommodate variable production schedules. Booth # N-3916

October 31, 2012

Sustainability

Shrink-sleeve label material is recycling-friendly

From ExxonMobil, this drop-in replacement for traditional shrink sleeve label material has a big advantage from a recycling standpoint, because when PET bottles are ground up in the recycling process, the label material floats while the PET flakes sink.

October 31, 2012

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Placon unveils new corporate rebranding effort for medical division, plans Web site redesign in 2013

Placon, thermoformer of custom and stock retail and food, medical packaging products, as well as recycled PET materials, unveiled its new corporate rebranding effort for its medical division at Pack Expo 2012. Effective immediately, all Placon medical will be marketed under the Barger™ (formerly referred to as Barger Packaging, Inc.) name.

October 31, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Protective packaging made from mushroom roots

Sealed Air's Restore™ Mushroom Packaging is a 100% renewable protective packaging made from non-food agricultural byproducts and mycelium, or mushroom roots. This is the first commercialized use of the technology developed by Ecovative Design and offers all-natural protective packaging that is home-compostable.

October 30, 2012

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HLP Klearfold

HLP Klearfold is the clear packaging specialist. They are the world’s largest producer of plastic folding cartons. Their Klearfold® brand visual packaging products are innovative, functional, create strong visual impressions and help to unlock a brand’s potential.

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Video: The new Shaka® 1600 agitation retort

The Allpax 1600 Shaka high-speed agitation retort equals the output of four-basket static retorts because of an up to 90 percent reduction in cycle time. Shaka opens the doors to new products that would typically be difficult to retort and improves the taste and appearance of products now available on the market. Booth # N-3910

October 30, 2012