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Packaging viewed through Schiff's lense

Packaging engineer Jordan Rettig of Salt Lake City-based Schiff Nutrition talks about trends he’s seeing in packaging these days.

February 28, 2013

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How digital printing creates value

The days when package manufacturing could be treated as if it were a commodity business are fast disappearing from the Consumer Packaged Goods arena.

February 28, 2013

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IoPP licenses online Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course to Kenya, neighboring countries

The Institute of Packaging Professionals-U.S. has signed an agreement with the Institute of Packaging Professionals-Kenya to license its new Fundamentals of Packaging Technology online course and make the comprehensive packaging training program available to IoPP members in Kenya, and other countries in the region.

February 28, 2013

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High-speed robotic stacker

GN Thermoforming Equipment introduces a new high-speed robotic stacker for its contact-heat, in-mold cut thermoformers.

February 26, 2013

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Messe Dusseldorf and ESMA join to address printed electronics

The German trade fair organizer Messe Düsseldorf and ESNA (European Association for Specialist Printing Manufacturers of Screen, Digital and Flexo Technology) have formed a strategic cooperation in order to address the fast-growing printed electronics market and its huge potential in a wide range of sectors.

February 26, 2013

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Shoppers believe private label = national brands in different packaging

New research shows that 44% of UK shoppers believe that private label and store brands are produced in the same factory, while 59% believe that national brands are only more expensive because of advertising costs.

February 26, 2013

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Packaging helps UrgentRx expand retail distribution

Duane Reade, Walmart lead list of new retailers bringing “right-now relief” to consumer via key markets nationwide.

February 22, 2013

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Flexy Vacuum Cups celebrates first anniversary, launches new products

Flexy Vacuum Cups, a Singapore-based sales and marketing company specializing in industrial polyurethane vacuum cups from 30 shore A up to 75 shore A, is celebrating its first anniversary.

February 22, 2013

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Delkor opens new facility in St. Paul, MN

To accommodate its growth, Delkor Systems recently moved its operations to a 114,000-sq.-ft. facility located at 4300 Round Lake Road West, St. Paul, MN.

February 22, 2013

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Attacking 'counterfeit' medications with a broader strategy

New Institute of Medicine report points to a new way of talking about and addressing problematic meds globally, with packaging smack dab in the middle of the issue.

February 21, 2013

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B&R adds Machine Control Group as exclusive partner in Missouri

B&R Industrial Automation has added Machine Control Group as the newest member of its North American partner network.

February 21, 2013

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Merck’s Adherence Estimator aims to improve patient health outcomes

Online survey helps doctors and patients address underlying issues leading to nonadherence.

February 20, 2013

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Constantia Flexibles acquires label manufacturer Spear

Constantia Flexibles Group, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, has agreed to acquire Spear Group, global manufacturer of labels.

February 20, 2013