Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

New-generation multipacks

Prelabeled merchandising panel carrier with zipper-release handle paves wider avenues for multiple-container marketing.

August 5, 2008

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Hazardous chemicals get added container security

Closed-system drum dispensing connector is engineered to prevent drips, spills, and contamination potential.

August 5, 2008

Beverage

Bisphenol-A safety ignites controversy

Used for years for reusable polycarbonate baby bottles and water bottles, as well as in can liners, Bisphenol-A is under increasing fire on several fronts.

August 5, 2008

Beverage

Wine lines enhanced with robotic palletizers

After the successful 2006 implementation of an automated material-handling system in its Daimiel plant in Castilla La Mancha, Spain, fruit-juice producer J. García Carrión made the strategic decision to enhance and expand its plant automation with an end-of-line solution.

August 5, 2008

Conveying & Product Handling

Robots' presence felt throughout packaging

Real-world applications of packaging automation in food, beverage, and other retail-product plants support the conclusions gleaned from a new study on robotics in packaging.

August 5, 2008

Fruits & Vegetables

Pouch particulars

Converted pouches are provided to IPN USA with three sides sealed and are constructed of multilayer structure of 48-ga PET/60-ga nylon/30-ga aluminum/100-ga polyethylene.

August 4, 2008

Beverage

Pouch system blazes new beverage trail

A unique flexible-pouch package is an essential component of the new Esio hot/cold drink system for home or office. To supply final, filled product, the package provider adds complete co-packing capabilities.

August 4, 2008

Beverage

PCR PP for paint pot

Ecosure household paints from Dulux Trade, part of London-based ICI Paints, are formulated to minimize their environmental impact.

August 3, 2008

Beverage

Iconic bottle launches 100-proof tequila

New tequila variety is under the influence of 1800 brand’s trademark bottle with integrated shot glass.

August 2, 2008

Beverage

Private-label, contracted services showcased at HBA Expo

For buyers and sellers of cosmetics and health and beauty products, HBA Global Expo provides a convenient way to exchange ideas face-to-face with providers of contract packaging and manufacturing services that specialize in these product categories.

August 1, 2008

Beverage

The power of a label: customization on a small scale

Changing labels quickly on small-batch product runs is an ideal job for the flexible lines of a contract packager, as Seattle, WA-based Made in Washington Stores (MIW) learned.

August 1, 2008

Beverage

Industry Watch

July 2, 2008

Beverage

Method goes to PCR

Method Products has had a strong environmental position from the day it was founded. Now it’s converted 9 SKUs to 100% PCR PET.

July 2, 2008