Packaging Technology

Experts share visions for 'riding out the storm'

Look in unlikely places for inspiration. Shift to strategic thinking. Look for opportunities in private-label. Speakers bring ideas galore to Naples, FL, for service buyers and providers.

March 24, 2010

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Red Lion: Operator interface configuration software

Crimson® 3.0 software from Red Lion is a redesigned interface that works with the company's G3 Series and G3 Kadet Series operator interfaces, Modular Controller and Data Station Plus.

March 23, 2010

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Theft of drugs at Lilly facility raises multiple concerns

Counterfeiting, diversion, and outright pharmaceutical theft cause plenty of challenges for manufacturers. Can packaging help?

March 22, 2010

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Some retailers experiment with reducing national-brand selection

Though some axed products have been restored, it’s clear that in the new world of retailing, national brands will have to earn their place as sales-generators.

March 22, 2010

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IoPP introduces four $2,500 scholarships for packaging students

The Institute of Packaging Professionals is proud to offer four $2,500 academic scholarships to recognize exceptional college students headed for a career in packaging.

March 19, 2010

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Protective packaging study points to gains for insulated shippers

A new study from The Freedonia Group says U.S. demand for protective packaging will grow to $5.2 billion in 2014.

March 18, 2010

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Recession hasn't burst gum's bubble: Sales up 10%

For consumers, gum and related products are something of a treat, but the higher sales also are the result of more functional and visually dynamic packaging.

March 18, 2010

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Emerging economies represent 'pharmerging' pharma markets

IMS Health study reports that China and other emerging global economies reflect “an unprecedented shift of industry growth.”

March 17, 2010

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Package design: A matter of life or death

In the chaos and stress of an emergency room or operating room, package design must help busy healthcare professionals.

March 17, 2010

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Package design: A fast-emerging sales driver in India

Consumers there are becoming more selective and product-savvy. A Datamonitor report suggests that CPG companies should be looking at getting in on the ground floor.

March 16, 2010

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Almost 300,000 new products/packages launched in 2009

US, Japan and UK followed by Brazil in 4th place for new product introductions.

March 16, 2010

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Maximizing productivity in packaging machinery

In this white paper from Uhlmann see how repeatability and reliability are the basis for efficiency of a production process.

March 12, 2010

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How Diageo makes stellar brands

The spirits marketer’s seven worldwide innovation centers are at the core of the effort, but consumer insights and an attention to packaging are key, too

March 11, 2010