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Wine bottles deploy resealable extended-text labels

Cline Cellars had used tear-off pads on store shelves to promote its products and recipes, but switched to resealable extended-text labels that offered more space and ensured customer communication with each purchase.

October 7, 2010

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Blue Diamond upgrades to litho p-s labels for nut butter product introduction

Learn how Blue Diamond evaluated various label options for a critical new-product introduction, and ended up with a pressure-sensitive litho-printed label from WS Packaging.

October 7, 2010

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Extended text label replaces blister pack for insect repellent

Tender Corp. replaces blister pack with highly durable, flexible film extend-text label from WS Packaging that complies with French/English dual-language labeling regulations in Canada.

October 7, 2010

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Built in label "timer" reminds user to replace product

Arm & Hammer taps WS Packaging to devise a custom "timer" that notifies users when to replace baking soda in the fridge, prompting replacement sales.

October 7, 2010

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Private-label brands express front-of-pack labeling concerns

At the PLMA Washington Conference and legislative briefings, concerns focus on cost and complexity in responding to anticipated FDA requirements.

October 7, 2010

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PMMI forecasts sustained, slow growth in 2011

The current economic recovery is sustainable, according to PMMI’s Fourth Quarter 2010 Economic Outlook, which predicts the rate of recovery to slow next year, but that growth will continue.

October 6, 2010

Plant Operations & Equipment

Electro-Sensors, Inc: Temperature sensors

Electro-Sensors’ TT420-LT FM-approved temperature sensors include a built-in conduit adapter and grease-fitting (zerk) tap.

October 5, 2010

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Clever on-pack promotion differentiates craft beer from competitors

Hangtag from WS Packaging with ingredient sample helps MillerCoors engage consumers about the high-quality slow-roasted malts used to brew its George Killian’s® Irish Red™.

October 4, 2010

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PAC Machinery Group welcomes new southeast regional sales manager

Doug Ingram has joined the PAC Machinery Group as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast.

October 4, 2010

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How to improve throughput

Learn how increase packaging line throughput by up to 28%. Technical paper from Garvey contains advice and easy-to-apply mathematical formulas to identify constraints in your existing packaging lines.

October 3, 2010

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AmeriStar package competition call for entries

Jan. 14, 2011 is the deadline for the Institute of Packaging Professionals’ AmeriStar Package Competition.

September 30, 2010

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Constar International Inc. announces the appointment of Grant H. Beard as CEO

Constar International Inc. announced the appointment of Grant H. Beard as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director, succeeding Ruth J. Mack who has been serving as the Company's interim President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2010.

September 28, 2010