Controls & Machine Components

ELAU introduces new servomotor family optimized for packaging machinery

New technology makes PacDrive™ SH Series smaller, quieter, smoother running, longer life, more cost effective and powerful.

January 31, 2006

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Reusable/Returnable

Shocking Expose' in Washington Post...

U.S. hospitals are saving money by reusing medical devices designated for one-time use, ignoring the warnings of manufacturers, which will not vouch for the safety of their reconditioned products.

January 25, 2006

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EUROPEAN STEEL RECYCLING RATE TOPS 60% in 2004

More than 2.2 million tons of post-consumer steel packaging was recycled last year, representing a recycling rate of 60% in the enlarged European Union, and an estimated 62.5% in the EU15 (up from 61% in 2003).

December 31, 2005

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Recyclable container

Industrial Pack offers Flexforms, 5-panel containers that are shipped flat to users for quick assembly and product filling on-site. Containers are made of a laminated, virgin kraft recyclable paperboard combination and are available in sheet sizes from 15” to 42”W and to 30’L.

December 31, 2005

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Private label trends

A recent roundtable report of private label’s evolution at retail is summarized in nine trends.

December 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

SICK, Inc: SICK, Inc: Incremental encoder

Sick Stegmann has introduced the DGS60 incremental encoder, a rugged, IP67-rated encoder available with resolution to 10ꯠ pulses for precise, reliable operation in tough environmental conditions.

December 31, 2005

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Temp-sensitive shipper

The TCP Reliable TimeSaver 72 is a reusable container for shipping temperature-sensitive products without expensive and time-consuming testing. The pre-qualified container conforms to ISTA Summer and Winter Weather shipping conditions, using exclusive Phase 5 phase change material to maintain the critical 2ºC to 8ºC temperature range for 72 hr.

December 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

2006: an exciting milestone and a new outlook for packaging

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pack Expo, being held October 29 - November 2 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. We spoke with Chuck Yuska, president of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), sponsor and producer of the show, about this special anniversary and what the new year has in store for packaging professionals.

December 31, 2005

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Broadening perspectives

As we begin the new year, Packaging World will begin a new format for this space that will offer a much wider look at packaging issues than ever before.

December 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

High-volume retailers pile demands on packaging

Retailers expect a lot from packaging, and few require more than club stores and other high-volume outlets.

December 31, 2005

Sustainability

RTD vodka drink four-packs

When Jenn's Cocktail Co., Danville, CA, prepared to roll out its ready-to-drink (RTD) premium flavored vodka beverages in 100-ml glass bottles, the company wanted a four-pack design that would capture consumer attention, especially among young adult women.

November 30, 2005

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End-of-arm tool

Sage Automation’s newest robot End of Arm Tool for distribution applications is designed for picking full layers of product from pallets. Picked layers can be placed on mixed-layer “rainbow” pallets to create order pallets or warehouse store displays, or placed to a descrambler to be broken down for sortation.

November 30, 2005

Recycling

Liquid transfer system for drums

The Economic Plastic Valve (EPV) is a liquid chemical transfer system for chemicals and foods stored in plastic drums. From Micro Matic U.S.A., and molded by Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics, the EPV valve replaces older screw-in devices.

November 30, 2005