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Carton sells the trust in protection software

One way to position a software-protection brand for success is presenting it as a trusted “friend” for moms and dads who want to keep their family safe on their home computer.

August 5, 2008

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Bilingual cartons translate into opportunity

WhiteDove Herbals’ 8-count packet cartons are printed in English on two consecutive carton sides and in Spanish on the other two sides, with a front panel and right-side Supplement Facts panel. This provides “reverse” merchandising capabilities.

August 5, 2008

Plant Operations & Equipment

SICK, Inc: Fork sensors for label detection

Sick offers its WF Next line of optical fork sensors.

August 4, 2008

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Beijer Electronics: Stainless-steel operator panel

Beijer Electronics has added a new stainless-steel model to its Exter series of operator panels.

August 4, 2008

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Shrink bundling

Tekkra Systems offers a high-speed, continuous-motion shrink-bundling system for unsupported products.

August 3, 2008

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Affordable case/tray coding

The I-Mark SX-16 from Matthews offers simple, affordable case/tray coding.

August 3, 2008

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High-performance blower

Leister Process Technologies’ high-pressure MONO compact blower can be used as an air supply for its air heaters.

August 2, 2008

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PMMI calls for Packaging Hall of Fame™ nominations

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute is accepting nominations for the Packaging Hall of Fame™.

August 1, 2008

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New equipment allowed us to cut back on labor

Angling for a share of the case-ready retail market, Beaver Street Fisheries commits itself to the business, hook, line and sinker, with high-speed tray-wrapping lines that produce 2,400 trays per hour of case-ready fish. New case study from SATO.

July 31, 2008

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Online Sustainable Design Certification

College program is designed for those involved in sustainable graphic, package, and product design.

July 30, 2008

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Advice on auditing packaging suppliers

Given the strategic importance of the buyer-supplier relationship, auditing makes good business sense.

July 30, 2008

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The not-so-incredibly shrinking Coke can...

In Hong Kong, the rising cost of raw materials—especially aluminum—has forced Coca-Cola to reduce the size of its can by seven percent.

July 29, 2008