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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging Services Expo makes its debut

Contract packaging and services is what it's all about come May 10-12 when the inaugural version of Packaging Services Expo 2005 comes to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

March 31, 2005

Conveying & accumulation

Inline 6000 Front/Back & Neck Labeling System

NEW!

February 28, 2005

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging magazine debuts

The publishers of Packaging World are pleased to introduce Contract Packaging magazine, the official publication of the Contract Packaging Assn. It debuts in April with Packaging World’s marketing and design editor Jim George at the helm as editor-in-chief.

February 28, 2005

Contract Packaging

Relying too much on contract packagers?

As high-volume retailers continue to demand customized packs—multipacks in particular—from consumer packaged goods companies, CPG companies are relying on contract packagers like never before. But one representative of a major CPG company—he chooses not to be identified—thinks this kind of reliance on outsourcing needs to be revisited.

January 31, 2005

Secondary Packaging

Sites

New or enhanced Web sites

January 31, 2005

Contract Packaging

Pack Expo Las Vegas expands

With more than 900 exhibitors already registered for Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005 sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, organizers have added even more technology pavilions.

December 31, 2004

Flexible packaging

FDA rings bell for antidepressant class

For the first time, FDA urges manufacturers to put an entire class of medications into unit-of-use packaging.

December 31, 2004

Contract Packaging

Association gets new name, fresh start

The Contract Packaging Association is looking to increase its visibility and effectiveness. One initiative will be a targeted magazine, Contract Packaging, from the publishers of Packaging World.

November 30, 2004

Contract Packaging

New name, logo, publication for Contract Packaging Assn.

The Contract Manufacturing & Packaging Association has changed its name to the Contract Packaging Association. The organization has also adopted a new logo.

November 30, 2004

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Smarter packaging

RFID and security technology, especially authenticating methods, headlined a recent Smart Packaging conference outside Chicago.

October 31, 2004

Flexible packaging

Grate Chef: Four-station rotary poucher for grill wipes

Packaging is done 2-up at a rate to 30 pouches/min on a four-station MFG Inc. pouching machine located at contract packager Packaging Division Inc. in Northlake, IL.

September 30, 2004

Flexibles

Kellogg Company: Bulk packaging of cereal: Placement of slip sheet

Consisting of a corrugated bottom sheet, a pre-made flexible-film bag, and stretch film, the K-one system, marketed by Lantech, replaces a corrugated bulk box and flexible film liner.

September 30, 2004