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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation

This newly launched Web site now has more functionality and content.

August 31, 2006

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New Web site for MG America

This new site now has color photos, complete specs, and applications for the company's capsule fillers and end-of-line packaging equipment.

August 31, 2006

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PET bottle flexes hot-fill muscle

DuPont Awards’ 19th editionThe 19th annual DuPont Awards Competition once again shines the spotlight on innovation in packaging. From 135 entries, 26 packs received awards.

August 31, 2006

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Uniquely printed perfume cap

A specially developed printing system for Lancome’s “Hypnose” perfume caps has earned a DuPont Gold Award for France-based RPC beaute (formerly Crown Risdon).

August 31, 2006

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U.S. packaging machinery exports rise

U.S. exports of packaging machinery are up 6.37% from a year ago, totaling $428 million.

August 31, 2006

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Indian drug firms file most DMFs in U.S. ...

Indian pharma companies filed the largest number of drug master filings (DMFs) with the FDA in the April-June 2006 quarter, accounting for almost 42 percent of filings.

August 23, 2006

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VIDEO: Wolke m600 Printer

System is designed with Click & Print technology, quick drop in replacement utilizing Hewlett-Packard technology.

August 11, 2006

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MARKEM acquired by Dover

MARKEM will be acquired by Dover Corp..

July 31, 2006

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Eastern Europe drives packaging machinery growth

IMS Research forecasts that the market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) for packaging machinery will increase to more than 11.3 billion euro by 2009.

July 31, 2006

Plant Operations & Equipment

TURCK, Inc: Ultrasonic Sensor

Turck has announced that levelprox, its non-invasive ultrasonic sensor that proves point-level detection of liquids through metal containers, now has FM approval.

July 31, 2006

Plant Operations & Equipment

Banner Engineering Corp.: Fixed-Distance Slot Sensors

SLM Series Metal Slot Sensors from Banner Engineering sense objects that pass between fixed-distance opposed-mode emitter and receiver. Available in 6 slot widths, all models feature a rugged metal housing and a fast response time of 500 microseconds, making them suitable for high-speed counting, edge detecting, position verification, and level-monitoring applications.

July 31, 2006

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Single-serve packaging gaining strength

Fragmentation of eating behaviors, growing use of restaurants, and portability are three factors that are driving upward the use of single-serve packaging.

July 31, 2006

Automation & Digital Transformation

HSA USA: Print Controller

Now available from HSA USA is the HSAJet-TIPC print controller, featuring an integrated 15” touchscreen panel with virtual keyboard that allows for seamless message design and printing.

July 31, 2006