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Robotic case packing

Robotics assumes an increasingly important role at Hartness International, especially where the bottle being handled is a challenging one.

October 6, 2009

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW): Page 321

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MSU's medical packaging course offered online

Michigan State University’s venerable Medical Packaging course is presented virtually. It should be a big help to a wide variety of healthcare packaging professionals.

October 5, 2009

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Retailers' role in package development: More work to do

Do retailers aid innovation? Many survey respondents say yes, but CPG companies are less inclined to agree. Progress will require more collaborative input involving suppliers.

October 5, 2009

Conveying & Product Handling

Aluminum bottle bound for mainstream beverage use

New hybrid technology makes high-volume ‘bottle-can’ manufacturing less expensive, faster, and more sustainable than existing process, for beverage products such as Eaux Vives’ Eska Water.

October 5, 2009

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Coffee producer scores coding efficiencies

Since the installation of new ink-jet printers for coding steel cans and paperboard trays, Massimo Zanetti Beverage has greatly reduced its unplanned downtime.

October 5, 2009

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Centuries-old wine company embraces automation

Despite having a history that dates back to 1637, Folsom, CA’s Gekkeikan Sake (USA) embraces automated technology to ensure future growth, explains Bill Piper, Gekkeikan’s vice president of production.

October 5, 2009

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New case coders speed changeovers at Nutrilite

Since its inception 75 years ago, Buena Park, CA-based Nutrilite has enjoyed steady growth in demand for its nutritional supplements, foods, and beverages.

October 5, 2009

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Fast-turnaround liqueur labels are both green and tough

Modern Spirits LLC, Monrovia, CA, produces vodka, gin, and liqueurs for restaurants, bars, hotels, and selected retailers.

October 5, 2009

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Container dumper

Material Transfer’s side load lift and dump container dumper comes with an exclusive hydraulic Lift & Seal System™.

October 4, 2009

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Hall of fame is enhanced

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association has announced that Pat Helm, Mark Jacobson, Dwight Schmidt, James E. Scott, and Dennis Young will be inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame.

October 4, 2009

Beverage

Test dispenser eyes undertapped home draft beer niche

MillerCoors tests consumer interest in at-home dispensing system.

October 4, 2009

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Entropy Solutions: Shipper for temperature-sensitive products

September 30, 2009

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Nestle to focus on packaging of luxury chocolates

During global recession, Swiss confectioner sees 3.5 percent sales gain for first half of year.

September 14, 2009