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Soft texture containers

Suited for personal care products, the Velvasoft(TM) line of containers from Kranson Industries (St. Louis, MO) has a soft, smooth texture. The containers are available with a range of construction op-tions, including HDPE or LDPE inner layers.

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Company backgrounder

RPMI Inc. (Mason, OH) introduces new literature on RPMI's experience and capability as a single source for packaging solutions. The brochure discusses the company's formation and technological evolution, along with comprehensive background information on its top corporate executives.

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Bar code scanner

The Symbol LS 3200 ER extended range hand-held scanner from Symbol Technologies (Bohemia, NY) reads bar codes of most any size at distances ranging from near contact to over 35'.

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Cost cutting pallet purchases

The National Wooden Pallet and Container Assn. (Arlington, VA) has introduced a new twelve-page, full-color booklet titled "How to Save Money on Pallets." The booklet offers seven money-saving "lessons" with tips on how to reduce costs throughout the whole life of the pallet.

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Compact disc tins

Independent Can (Belcamp, MD) has introduced a new tin designed for packaging compact discs and CD-ROMs. Made of 88# tinplate, it measures 4 13/16" W x 5 9/16" H x 3/8" deep.

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Edge protector

Laminations Corp. (Neenah, WI) has introduced SlotBoard(TM) packaging material, a new v-shaped edge protector made from laminated paperboard that prevents load shifting during shipping.

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Can ends

Designed for noncarbonated beverages, new steel can ends from Northern Can Systems (Canton, OH) look like aluminum beverage-style can ends but have increased strength and tamper-evidence.

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Bar code system

AdaptaScan(TM) is a flexible bar code system from Allen-Bradley (Milwaukee, WI). It's designed to help reduce installation, operation and maintenance costs in a wide range of applications.

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Induction cap sealing system

Enercon Industries Corp. (Menomonee Falls, WI) offers a two-page, four-color flyer describing the new Compak(TM) Jr. Induction Cap Sealing System.

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Anti-fog lidstock

Cryovac (Duncan, SC) has developed an anti-fog lidstock that hermetically seals barrier foam trays to create a modified atmosphere package to extend shelf life while enhancing merchandising appeal.

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Bar code verification

Bar Code Systems, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) now offers Bar Code Certificates of Conformity, a verification report to ensure that bar codes meet industry specifications.

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Next-day shipping program

Laminations (Neenah, WI) will maintain several popular grades of its VBoard® edge and corner protectors and VGuard® edge protectors in stock for guaranteed next-day shipment.

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