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Gauging the power of packaging innovation

Marketers are increasingly recognizing the power of packaging innovation. They are recognizing that unique packaging structures can differentiate brands from the competition and help to justify price premiums. However, new packaging systems often involve significant investment in new production processes and additional materials.

November 30, 2006

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Molins PLC sells Sandiacre Rose Forgrove

Molins PLC has entered into a contract to sell its Sandiacre Rose Forgrove packaging machinery business.

November 28, 2006

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Printpack acquires Seal-It

Printpack Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase Seal-it, Inc.

November 21, 2006

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Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum taking shape

Packaging thought leaders from Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Schering-Plough will be among the presenters at the Pharmaceutical Packaging Forum 2007, to be held next March 29 at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia.

November 16, 2006

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Ilene Gordon appointed President of Alcan Global Packaging Group

Alcan has announced the appointment of Ilene Gordon as senior vp of Alcan Inc. and president and CEO of Alcan Packaging.

November 7, 2006

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Security breaches include the Internet

A new report points to Internet activity as a growing portal for counterfeiting. What are the packaging implications?

November 6, 2006

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Top-sealing taper

The new ABC Packaging Model 136 tape sealer offers a compact, 6'L size at a low price.

November 5, 2006

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Robotics lifts Pfizer pick efficiency

Thirteen gantry robots increase throughput and greatly improve ergonomics at Pfizer's logistics center.

November 5, 2006

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U.S. maintains lead in global packaging shipments

For the 10th consecutive year, United States packaging machinery makers maintained their top ranking, with sales totaling US$6.413 billion, according to the Confederation of Packaging Machinery Associations (COPAMA).

November 5, 2006

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PMMI Establishes Mark C. Garvey Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to students at technical schools who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in packaging.

November 5, 2006

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Growth forecasted for corrugated packaging

Pira Intl.'s (www.piranet.com) market report, The Future of Global Markets for Corrugated Packaging—strategic five-year forecasts, predicts the consumption of corrugated paperboard packaging will reach 140 million tons in 2011, with central and eastern Europe expected to show compounded annual growth rate in the next five years of 11.9%. The increase followed a drop in demand in 2003 caused by supply-and-demand weakness.

November 5, 2006

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Sleeve System

The Endura® sleeve system from B&H is a fully automatic shrink sleeve labeling system for applying and shrinking full body sleeve labels on a variety of container types and shapes at speeds of 400 containers/min.

November 2, 2006

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Video: TechMaster - 1000 Printing System

The Anser TechMaster - 1000 printing system is reliable on non-porous substrates. It is fully expandable and scalable, connecting up to 62 printheads with network printing management, saving cost and time. It also features Plug-n-Print technology.

November 2, 2006