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New angle for high-end product blister and carton combo packaging

Containers for cell phone protective cases get inventive makeover to send loud and clear marketing message of distinction.

December 6, 2013

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Automation & Digital Transformation

Remote I/O modules optimize flow of data on air conveyor lines

With a 16-point remote I/O module located every 60 feet, these air conveying lines are distinguished by minimal wiring and smooth transfer of data from sensors to controller.

December 6, 2013

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Common design architecture strengthens global brand

Infection control products provider A.R. Medicom unveils a new global brand identity and a common packaging architecture that brings cohesiveness to its thousands of SKUs.

December 6, 2013

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Rules are rules and are a lot of work

It’s a lot of work.

December 6, 2013

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Big Data payoff?

Packaging, packaging materials, and packaging lines have been getting smarter...and quieter.

December 6, 2013

Plant Operations & Equipment

Banner: Photoelectric sensor

Banner Engineering introduces its next-generation S18-2 compact photoelectric sensor series.

December 6, 2013

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Krones upgrades process technology capabilities

Krones has purchased 100% of the stock in HST Maschinenbau GmbH, a German company located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania that designs and manufactures homogenisers and reciprocating pumps for the food and beverage industries.

December 5, 2013

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New technologies and strategies at The Packaging Conference 2014

Creating functional, appealing, sustainable packages is the driving global mantra of international food giant H.J. Heinz, and if you want to learn more about just how they do it, mark your calendar for February 3-5.

December 4, 2013

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New pharmaceutical packages protect proteins and prevent counterfeiting

Biopharmaceuticals present challenges for packaging. Here’s a preview of some new technologies to watch for at interpack 2014.

November 27, 2013

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Check medicines to avoid taking too much acetaminophen

U.S. FDA offers resources to learn more about how to use acetaminophen safely during this cold and flu season.

November 27, 2013

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Pro Mach expands Flexible Packaging Group with acquisition of Tekkra Systems

In order to strengthen its position as a single source provider of integrated solutions, Pro Mach, Inc. has announced that it has acquired the assets of Tekkra Systems, Inc., manufacturer of shrink wrapping and bundling machinery.

November 25, 2013

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Affinnova releases package design audit for diabetes blood glucose monitoring systems

A study of 600 diabetes patients reveals gap in brand perception vs meter packaging design.

November 20, 2013

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Exopack Holdings S.A., announces new name: COVERIS

Exopack Holdings, formed to combine five leading packaging companies into the sixth largest global plastics packaging company, has changed its name to COVERIS.

November 20, 2013