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A view of CPG companies' packaging machinery needs

Those who attended PMMI’s Annual Fall Meeting came away with keen insights into the needs of today’s typical food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

November 8, 2011

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FDA launches Web site on safe sharps disposal

On Nov. 8, the agency introduces a new site for patients and caregivers regarding improperly disposed sharps and needles that pose public health risks.

November 8, 2011

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Online monitoring assists in identifying counterfeiters

Wes Shepherd, CEO of Channel IQ, discusses monitoring Internet distribution so manufactures, distributors, and retailers can better understand their markets, and track gray market sales and potential counterfeiting.

November 8, 2011

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OFF THE SHELF: Convenience shapes fried onions and tomato packs

French's French Fried Onions from Reckitt Benckiser are in a convenient reclosable plastic container while Sunset Kidz brand candy tomatoes are in a handy clear thermoform.

November 4, 2011

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The Automation Conference Debuts May 22-23 in suburban Chicago

Summit Media Group announces The Automation Conference, a new event for industrial automation professionals that's being developed with guidance and participation from Boeing, Frito-Lay, and the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Research Center.

November 4, 2011

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Successful package design is a choice

Of the thousands of new products introduced by consumer packaged goods companies every year, most fail.

November 4, 2011

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Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people, including NJM's name change to reflect full labeling and line integration services.

November 4, 2011

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'Worst-case' approach may bring best-case scenario

Medical device manufacturers advised to be ready for FDA challenges in package testing process.

November 3, 2011

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Tabletop conveyorized band sealer

All Packaging Machinery's TCBS-3/8 tabletop conveyorized band sealing system is designed especially for stand-up pouches with variable speeds up to 35 feet per minute.

November 3, 2011

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Clarification on gluten

The intended messages of my September column may have been misunderstood by some readers.

November 3, 2011

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Diet Coke design dissected

In September, Coca-Cola North America launched a stylish, limited-edition package design for fall. Here, Diet Coke brand director William White talks about the project.

November 3, 2011

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Michael Brice joins executive team at INX International

INX International Ink Co. has announced that Michael Brice has joined the company as Director of Business Development.

November 3, 2011

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Package Design Video Shorts: For brand impact, 'less is more'

Ronald deVlam, CEO and global managing partner for brand strategy and design firm Webb deVlam, examines how the concept of “less is more,” coined by architect Mies van der Rohe, can be effectively expressed in brand packaging.

November 2, 2011