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Reverse auctions unfair, Europeans say

In a move endorsed by 11 European packaging groups, the European Aluminum Foil Assn. (Düsseldorf, Germany) has issued a white paper, "Reverse auctions: Still not a fair trade."

March 31, 2003

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Sprayer triggers consumer satisfaction

Upscale body care and ambiance product manufacturer Fruits & Passion of Montreal has earned high marks from customers for its decision to include the Owens-Illinois (Toledo, OH) Easy Pump trigger sprayer on its new line of cleaning products.

March 31, 2003

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PACex International trade show postponed

The PACex International trade show has been postponed until late September as the result of growing concerns about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

March 31, 2003

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AIMCAL calls for papers

June 1 is the deadline for papers for AIMCAL’s Fall Technical Conference and 17th International Conference on Vacuum Web Coating, October 27 – 29, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM.

March 31, 2003

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Clemson hosts packaging seminars

Clemson University’s Department of Packaging Science will host two extension seminars for packaging professionals at its Clemson, SC, campus.

March 31, 2003

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PMMI PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

Through four scholarship programs and support of the Packaging Education Foundation, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute provided $128길 to support packaging education last year.

March 31, 2003

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Council awards paperboard excellence

A beverage carrier used by High Falls Brewing Co., Inc., and a paperboard medical device created for Thayer Medical, Inc., won the two top awards in the 60th National Paperboard Packaging Competition of the Paperboard Packaging Council (Alexandria, VA).

March 31, 2003

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Shaking away cat litter odors

March 31, 2003

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WIP and MeadWestvaco form partnership

Women In Packaging (Kennesaw, GA) and MeadWestvaco Corp. (New York, NY) formed a new corporate partnership that will help offer career advice to women in the packaging industry.

February 28, 2003

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Klöckner Bartelt acquired by KHS, Inc.

KHS, Inc. (Waukesha, WI) acquired Klöckner Bartelt (Sarasota, FL).

February 28, 2003

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PMMI Business Conditions Index update

The packaging machinery sector continued a pattern of strength during Feb. according to the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute’s (Arlington, VA) Business Conditions Index.

February 28, 2003

Automation & Digital Transformation

Ethernet 9-port switch

InterlinkBT™ (Plymouth, MN) has announced a new 9-port rugged, fully-connectorized Industrial Ethernet™ switch. Designed for users who want enterprise-wide information from the plant floor, the Industrial Switch includes nine 10/100 Mbps 8-pin eurofast® ports to segment network traffic, extend Ethernet connection distance, and convert data packets between different transmission speeds.

February 28, 2003

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Leuze electronic, Inc: Ultrasonic label sensor

GSU 14/24 ultrasonic fork sensor from Leuze Lumiflex (Rockaway, NJ) is said to reliably detect clear, metallic, foil, or paper labels or those with conductive inks.

February 28, 2003