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CPA research and events help you keep-up with Continued industry growth

As I meet and listen to this industry’s vendors, clients and service providers it is apparent that most of us have stood back up, brushed ourselves off, and have regained our sight.

August 2, 2012

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KBA waterless printing for short or long runs on many substrates

KBA MePrint, a subsidiary of the printing press manufacturer, has developed the Genius 52 for printing on plastic, labels, paperboard and other materials, for short runs with setup in less than 5 minutes and 10 sheets. The waterless technology provides high quality, consistent print production regardless of run length. Since the late 1990s, KBA has partnered with B&R Industrial Automation for control technology.

August 2, 2012

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HP Indigo: first digital press for flexible packaging

HP is the largest digital vendor in the graphic arts, and the Indigo business specializes in digital printing presses that deliver the highest quality color printing.

August 2, 2012

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Happy Interdependence Day

It’s August, but as I write this, it’s more like the Fourth of July, a big deal to us U.S. citizens.

August 2, 2012

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Application Fundamentals of Aluminum Closures Conference to be held September 11-12 in Athens, GA

Hosted by Fowler Products, the Application Fundamentals of Aluminum Closures (AFAC) Conference, which will be held on September 11 and 12 in Athens, GA, features panelists and presenters from major closure, bottle, and equipment manufacturing organizations.

August 2, 2012

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PMMI to support Pharmintech 2013

At a June 18 press conference at Achema 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany, Pharmintech announced that Pharmintech 2013 would be supported by the U.S.-based Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute and by China-based National Packaging Pharmaceutical Assn.

August 1, 2012

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Whether freptovin or GMOs, controversies follow patterns

Scientists have recently determined that there are 10-20 parts per million of freptovin in packaged foods.

August 1, 2012

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From PET to PackML, there’s strength in numbers

Collaboration is the powerful force it is because it leverages the strengths of many behind a common goal. I’m encouraged by a couple of collaborative efforts in the packaging space that have come to my attention in recent weeks.

August 1, 2012

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Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

July 31, 2012

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Cups, scoops, straws— the other packaging world

The food industry is valued at just over $1 trillion, and half of that is foodservice. Packaging for retail food and beverage is covered very thoroughly by packaging schools and programs.

July 31, 2012

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Job prospects good for grads

Despite a barrage of news stories about how bleak the job prospects are for college grads, students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Packaging Design from this institution are busy interviewing and evaluating job offers.

July 31, 2012

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Are smartphones sending the wrong message?

Was one of your smartphone apps updated today?

July 30, 2012

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Multisorb appoints Daniel Kedziora to Food and Beverage Packaging Group for Europe

Multisorb Technologies has appointed Daniel Kedziora to the position of Business Development Leader, Food & Beverage Packaging for Europe, focusing on Eastern and Central Europe.

July 30, 2012