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Will TV spoil Jim George?

Check out Packaging World’s Marketing & Design Editor’s television debut!

March 14, 2007

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Semi-automatic electric label dispensing

Start Intl.’s TheLabelDispenser™ line of semi-automatic electric label dispensers are designed to perform anywhere p-s labels are being applied.

March 9, 2007

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In-line tray wrapping

The new Texwrap® 130-60 in-line tray wrapping system accommodates products from 4”Wx6”Lx½”H to 20”Wx18”Lx10”H and film sizes to 30”W and 3” core.

March 9, 2007

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Is your workforce packaging machinery savvy?

As packaging machinery becomes more sophisticated, upskilling, or training, becomes a growing concern.

March 9, 2007

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A target for innovative packaging?

A target for innovative packaging?Results of the shopper survey on private-label products may also offer some direction for package designers and materials suppliers.

March 9, 2007

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FDA's Marlowe addresses medical device makers

The Food and Drug Administration continues to be challenged by limited financial resources.

March 9, 2007

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New HealthPACK management announced

Starting in 2008, HealthPACK will be managed by LF&A.

March 9, 2007

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Web Plus

Hartness Internationalwww.hartness.comThe newly launched Web site features enhanced graphics, the latest video footage, and more detailed product information. Designed to educate existing and potential clients on the company's expanded capabilities and the global nature of today's business. Eskowww.esko.comExpanded content and technical support have been implemented in this revamped site. Site reflects a graphical style that is consistent with the company's system integration, its software, and solutions. Homepage highlights the latest news, events, and contact information­—and a new user-friendly page format. AutomationDirectlearn.automationdirect.comThis newly launched video tutorial and training site is divided into major product categories and helps answer frequently asked questions on a range of automation topics from "selecting a PLC" to "building a combination manual motor starter." Other topics include HMI and PLC software features, the basics of sensors, and more.

March 8, 2007

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China Projected To Surpass U.S. As Largest Pvc User

The growing share of plastics in packaging applications is one of the primary drivers behind a demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in China forecast to rise 8% annually to 12 million metric tons by 2010. The prediction comes from The Freedonia Group’s new study, “PVC in China.” The 195-page report is available for $4,900. Visit www.freedoniagroup.com or call 440/684-9600 for more information.

March 8, 2007

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Clear Choice Awards Call For Entries

March 30 is the deadline for postmarking entries for the Glass Packaging Institute’s (GPI) 2007 Clear Choice Awards. Awards are for glass-packed products launched after April 2005 and packaged in North America. Entries are judged on aesthetics, creativity, marketability, form, and functionality. There is no entry fee, regardless of GPI membership, and items may be entered into more than one category. Since 1989, the Clear Choice Awards have honored manufacturers who use glass containers in innovative ways. Visit www.gpi.org for more details and to enter the competition online.

March 8, 2007

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Packaging machinery exports rise from 2005

U.S. exports of packaging equipment increased 7% from January through November 2006 compared to that same period in 2005, totaling U.S. $783 million. The data is based on U.S. Census estimates and was reported by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (www.pmmi.org).

March 8, 2007

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Internet seminar on cGMP permeation test methods for pharma

Traditional permeation methods used for the pharmaceutical industry are laborious and time-consuming. This seminar will present a case study comparing the USP sanctioned gravimetric methods with the instrumented methods used in MOCON's cGMP lab.

February 19, 2007