Conveying & Product Handling

Live-drum spiral conveyor

Nercon’s spiral conveyor system uses a cylindrical drum that assists in driving the modular plastic belt providing low belt tension, increased elevation changes and capacity, design and product range versatility and low maintenance.

May 2, 2009

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Beverage

Time to collaborate

Discussions of orchestral music and opera often include talk of a leitmotif, a recurring melody or theme driving the piece forward.

May 1, 2009

Beverage

Beverage bottles lighten up

Propel, AquaFina, and TalkingRain and are among the latest beverages to lighten up their bottles.

May 1, 2009

Beverage

Canned water addresses global quality issues

Packaging plays a vital role in a program that aims to bring fresh water to children in desperate need in developing countries.

April 30, 2009

Beverage

Single-serve pouch pulls off premixed, frozen margaritas

Premixed margaritas can be enjoyed in flexible, fun pouch packaging that eliminates the blender.

April 30, 2009

Beverage

Winery enhances over-labeling efficiencies

Automated print/apply system saves time and labor costs, while increasing label placement accuracy.

April 28, 2009

Beverage

New Belgium taps aluminum cans for wheat beer

Last summer this innovative brewer rolled out its Fat Tire brew in cans. Now it's Sunshine Wheat's turn.

April 27, 2009

Prepared & Canned Foods

2008/2009 AmeriStar winners revealed

The Institute of Packaging Professionals announces the 2008/2009 AmeriStars.

April 5, 2009

Beverage

Carry handles

April 5, 2009

Beverage

Redesign sets the stage for mic brand's heritage story

Shure’s SM 57 Instrument Microphone has been used on every president’s lectern since Lyndon Johnson, and the company’s SM 58 Vocal Microphone is a mainstay among touring musicians.

April 5, 2009

Beverage

Packaging salaries rise despite economic recession

An exclusive IoPP/Packaging World survey reveals that average 2008 total compensation tops $100,000. Advancement opportunities, economic factors challenge packaging pros.

April 5, 2009

Conveying & Product Handling

Raising the bar on safety

A confectionery manufacturer installs 19 metal detectors at six of its production plants to ensure product quality.

April 5, 2009

Prepared & Canned Foods

Recycled PET roll stock

IPF Integrated Packaging Films' ECO-THERM 100% Post Consumer Recycled content PET roll stock is produced 100% from recycled water, juice, soda and sports drink bottles.

April 4, 2009