Protective/transport packaging

Big Blue saves big bucks on packaging

Integrated Product Development process substantially improves IBM’s supply chain cost and performance efficiencies.

August 31, 2005

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Recycling

New Zealand recycler refuses to take Tetra Pak...

milk cartons saying it is not economically feasible to process the milk bottle alternative.

August 23, 2005

Bio-based

Australia's Unilife Initiates Global Product Rollout Plan...

August 23, 2005

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IFCO's asset tracking produces results (sidebar)

The color wheel decoded

July 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

Wal-Mart vp to speak at Sustainable Packaging Forum

A Wal-Mart representative will discuss sustainable packaging at Packaging Strategies’ Sustainable Packaging Forum to take place October 17-19, 2005, in Philadelphia.

July 31, 2005

Flexibles

DriCan® Reusable Desiccating Canisters

DriCan® Reusable Desiccating Canisters protect all types of articles from deterioration, rust, corrosion, mold, mildew and other damage caused by moisture or high humidity.

July 31, 2005

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID impact on corrugated

The Fibre Box Association studies environmental and product impacts of RFID on corrugated containers.

July 31, 2005

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Retailers: Paperboard can help evolve private label (sidebar)

CVS Pharmacy's prescription for paperboard packaging

July 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

2005 IoPP AmeriStars bestowed

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) announced in early August its 2005 AmeriStar Award winners.

July 31, 2005

Cartoning

The road to Las Vegas: PFM does M2P, IMA intros BFB CP18, ARC on ELAU

This week’s PACK EXPO Preview explains an alphabet soup of acronyms: PFM announces a Make2Pack machine, IMA intros side-loading case packer, ARC automation analyst reviews ELAU acquisition

July 31, 2005

Converting equipment

Melt-phase calculator

PBM Plastics has launched a revenue calculator tool on its Web site. Known as Melt-Phase Revenue Calculator, the tool enables companies to determine potential revenue using PBM’s patented Melt-Phase forming process in respective markets.

July 31, 2005

Flexibles

Thermoformed plastic cup

New from Sonoco is a clear, high-barrier 12-oz thermoformed cup with high clarity and shelf appeal. Suitable for barrier food applications such as snacks, nuts, and cereals, the XCHB Series 12-oz cup offers good oxygen and moisture barrier characteristics.

July 31, 2005

Sustainable Packaging

The precious value of clean water

As we head into the heart of summer, it only takes a couple of dry weeks to remind me of the value of clean water—to drink, to swim and boat in, and to water and refresh our gardens and lawns.

July 31, 2005