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Beverage

Load containment system

3M will display its Stretchable Tape Load Containment System, a two-part system that helps prevent loads from tipping, vibrating, and shifting.

October 10, 2006

Beverage

Bag labeler

Suitable for coffee, pasta, and more, the Top of Bag Labeler from EPI is designed to apply labels to hold down the top of bags and/or to be used as a reclosable feature.

October 7, 2006

Beverage

Wyeth says measure first, then automate

Wyeth designed its two new high-speed liquid filling lines with networked exchange of information as a high priority. Published OEE reports are routinely available.

October 7, 2006

Beverage

Survey: Perception huge in beverage packaging

Consumers strongly prefer glass for beer and liquor. The ‘cold threshold' makes plastic ideal for water but not for beer. Soda lovers are divided on packaging choice.

October 7, 2006

Prepared & Canned Foods

The incredible flexible pouch

Economies of scale drive pouch costs down, while shelf appeal and convenience features deliver on the marketer's need to differentiate.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Detergent packs roll onto shelves

Packed inside an unusual conical sleeve is a clamshell or two used as both mold and container for this new kind of laundry detergent.

October 6, 2006

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Labels be nimble! Labels be quick!

Meat packer expands into new markets with digitally printed labels that can be turned around in as little as 24 hours.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Servos bring flexibility to re-engineered labeler

Integrated servo motor/drives on the rotating carousel of a 12-station labeler permit nearly limitless bottle size changeovers.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Anheuser-Busch's Packaging Steps To The Plate

St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch continues to use package graphics focusing on sports such as baseball, football, and auto racing to market its brews.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Coors comes in to the cold

Cold wrap bottles and cooler box help Coors deliver ‘Rocky Mountain cold refreshment' to consumers.

October 6, 2006

Beverage

Wine embraces classic appeal

A new design for Inglenook Wine from Centerra Wine Co., Canandaigua, NY, imparts a more traditional look to the 125-plus-year-old brand.

October 5, 2006

Beverage

Summit introduces Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum 2007

Presenters from Merck, Schering-Plough, and Cardinal Health will help Summit Publishing launch the Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum 2007 (www.packworld.com/ppf), scheduled at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia Thursday, March 29, 2007.

October 5, 2006