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ISA conference now FREE!

Sold-out OMAC pavilion allows ISA to offer free admission to June technical conference for all.

April 30, 2003

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PFW): Page 462

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Integrating processing and packaging

The integration between process and packaging automation in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturing is on the rise.

April 30, 2003

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NACD's Best of Show winner clears clogs

While the late Bernard Seid spent much of his professional life in Cleveland, the award bearing his name is taking up more than temporary residence in the Cincinnati area.

April 30, 2003

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Q&A: Used equipment helps Gavina grow

Leo Fandino, plant manager at F. Gavina & Sons, is currently overseeing the completion of a brand new plant where plenty of new packaging equipment is being installed or is on the way. But used equipment also has a role to play at this Vernon, CA gourmet coffee marketer. Here Gavina talks about that role.

April 30, 2003

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Graphics add flavor

New vibrant packaging for Madera, CA-based Almaden Vineyards’ new Red and White Sangria flavors was designed by Tucker Design (Adelaide, Australia).

April 30, 2003

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Companies

Morrison Timing Screw (Glenwood, IL) modernized its 15-year-old logo.

April 30, 2003

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People

Adico Intl. (Adrian, MI) appointed Leo Riga (above) as regional sales manager, North America for its Packaging Products Div.

April 30, 2003

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PipeLine: Changing materials can affect recycling

Obviously, the shift in container materials for packaging is a topic we chronicle on a regular basis. Rarely covered, though, is how these changes might alter secondary markets. Comparing these materials markets over the years can also show how changing trends in materials cause substantial market changes.

April 30, 2003

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Mott's creates downstream flexibility

On Mott’s new bottling line, aseptically filled PET bottles of juice product in four sizes can be automatically conveyed through a number of tray- or case-packing options.

April 30, 2003

Prepared & Canned Foods

Package graphics: cutting time and costs

Lead times and costs of package graphics are clearly in the ‘cross-hairs’ of most packaging buyers, say survey respondents.

April 30, 2003

Dairy

Cradle-to-cradle: the next packaging paradigm?

From the archives: An architect and a chemist make a compelling business argument for ecologically “intelligent” packaging that’s also good for the bottom line.

April 30, 2003

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Packagers react to cradle-to-cradle design

Packagers express interest in cradle-to-cradle design. In July, an initial meeting will be held to see if a cross-industry cradle-to-cradle packaging workgroup should be organized.

April 30, 2003

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OMAC Plug-and-Pack Workgroup teams with ISA Food & Pharma Division at Process Control Conference

For the first time, the Instrument Society of America will host an OMAC Plug-and-Pack Workgroup conference track at this year’s ISA Process Control Conference in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, June 5-6, 2003.

April 30, 2003