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New antacid packaging delivers retail shelf presence

A portable package that includes a shapely bottle, easy-to-open liner, and tamper-evident closure gives the Tummy Company a unique retail shelf presence for its new Relief OTC™, an FDA-compliant, over-the-counter antacid aimed to help the estimated 25 million people in the U.S. suffering from heartburn and indigestion daily.

September 3, 2014

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Frank Nissel, pioneer of sheet extrusion and co-founder of Welex, passes away at 88

Frank Nissel, whose name and Welex brand are synonymous with plastics sheet extrusion worldwide, passed away August 28, 2014 after a brief illness.

September 2, 2014

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Packaging leads to CPSC action

Commission says some Dr. Reddy’s packaging failed to meet ‘special packaging’ that is resistant to children but openable by adults.

August 30, 2014

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Video shows how a secondary shipping case for flexible packages opens for an attractive retail display with clean edges

Display cases are customizable with marketing, printing, and die cutting

August 29, 2014

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Flexibles take the floor

At the Taipei International Food Expo, exhibitors show off a range of products in every form of flexible packaging available, including sachets, pillow-packs, stand-up pouches, vacuum-packs, and other formats.

August 28, 2014

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Equipment tailored to Taiwan's needs

At Taipei Pack 2014, exhibitors display packaging equipment designed to meet the health, safety, cost, automation, and convenience requirements of Taiwan’s CPGs and consumers.

August 28, 2014

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Valco Melton wins Gold Stevie Award in the 2014 International Business Awards for PackChek System

Valco Melton’s ClearVision PackChek System for hot melt inspection has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the “Best New Product or Service of the Year - Industrial Products & Services” category in the 11th Annual International Business Awards.

August 28, 2014

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Advanced Motion Controls: Servo drives

Advanced Motion Controls announces the release of 14 new 60Amp and 100Amp servo drives to the DigiFlex Performance family.

August 26, 2014

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The Future of Medicine: Biomedical nanotechnology

The smaller the thing, the bigger the challenge for nanotechnology, for medical treatment, for packaging, and for regulatory.

August 26, 2014

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Beckhoff: Panel PC series

To substantially boost the performance of multi-touch industrial displays via an all-in-one HMI and automation device, Beckhoff Automation has released the new CP22xx Panel PC series.

August 25, 2014

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Sonoco agrees to acquire Weidenhammer Packaging Group

With the goal of becoming a global leader in rigid paper packaging, Sonoco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Weidenhammer Packaging Group, European provider of composite cans, composite drums, and rigid plastic containers, for approximately $383 million in cash.

August 25, 2014

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Rockwell and Beckhoff reach agreement about linear motor technology

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Milwaukee, WI has granted Beckhoff Automation, Verl, Germany, a license to more than a dozen US and European linear motor patents, settling a patent infringement litigation amicably.

August 25, 2014

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Pearson Packaging Systems redesigns Bliss Former product line

Pearson Packaging Systems has announced the rollout of its redesigned Bliss Former product line, including the BF25-GH and BF30-G models, incorporating the company’s principles of lowering total cost of ownership while retaining the original machine concepts, functionality, performance, and value points.

August 25, 2014