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IMS awarded Special Prize in Human Resource Management at the Alpha Gala 2012

Identification Multi Solutions Inc. (IMS), which offers a wide range of services including label printing and application, shrink sleeve production, sale and maintenance of printers and applicators, as well as data capture solutions, has announced that earlier this month they were awarded the Special Prize in Human Resource Management at the 2012 Alpha Gala.

June 1, 2012

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Printpack Inc. to build new facility in Rhinelander, WI

Printpack Inc., manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging, announces plans to begin construction of a new plant in Rhinelander, WI in the fall of 2012 as part of its strategy of aggressive reinvestment to improve production efficiency.

June 1, 2012

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KHS launches YouTube broadcast

By releasing its own YouTube channel, KHS, international manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for the beverage, food, and non-food sectors, is taking an important step in the direction of social media.

June 1, 2012

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Private Label Smackdown: Stage 3 of Product Intimacy

Melinda Wooten of KW Strategems discusses the stages of intimacy as they relate to product recognition. Stage 3, pick up lines.

May 31, 2012

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A broader view of manufacturing

I've spent almost 40 years in and around manufacturing. One thing that is becoming increasingly apparent to me is that manufacturing is viewed by many individuals and institutions in a narrow and too homogeneous way.

May 30, 2012

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Clever meal kits capitalize on Kraft’s strengths

Two new meal kits from Kraft Foods—Fresh Take and Sizzling Salads, based on the company’s cheese and salad dressing favorites, respectively—use clever, convenient package formats to make it simple for time-strapped consumers to create homemade meals quickly and easily. QR codes provide access to additional recipe ideas.

May 30, 2012

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Weber Packaging Solutions to celebrate its 80th anniversary

Weber Packaging Solutions (formerly Weber Marking Systems), founded in 1932 as a small addressing machine company, has become a worldwide manufacturer of labels and labeling systems as it approaches its 80th anniversary in July 2012.

May 30, 2012

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No 'one-size-fits-all' approach to pharmaceutical anti-counterfeiting

Securing the distribution system will help, but eliminating counterfeit pharmaceuticals may be impossible.

May 29, 2012

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Hitachi America relocates to larger facility in Charlotte, NC

Hitachi America, Ltd., Industrial Components and Equipment Division, has announced that it is relocating its Charlotte, NC facility to a larger 38,400 sq. ft. facility, increasing the company’s working space by 42%.

May 29, 2012

Automation & Digital Transformation

Beckhoff Automation: Machine-mounted EtherCAT box enhances safety in harsh environments

Beckhoff Automation’s new IP 67-rated EP1908 EtherCAT Box with TwinSAFE technology provides distributed safety I/O technology in more form factors and protection levels, enabling simple and inexpensive implementation of all safety tasks--inside or out of electrical cabinets.

May 29, 2012

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IoPP honors Ameristar 2012 winners

Sustainable molded fiber bottle takes center stage with two top awards; new design award honors gorgeous glass ‘skyscraper’ gin bottle.

May 24, 2012

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Beverage Roundtable: It's good for you!

Watch three designer Guest Critics review three packages that promote healthy product attributes. Then scroll down for designer and product details and the comment thread.

May 24, 2012