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PMMI announces 'Eye Opener' speakers

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute has announced speakers for its three 8 a.m. “Eye Opener” Plenary Sessions during the three-day Conference at Pack Expo.

July 31, 2002

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Web Plus: Online ordering is good for health

Why would we place orders over the phone, create purchase orders, and go back to the old way of purchasing, when [Afflink’s] online process saves us 75 percent on administrative costs alone?” asks Warren Doty, director of corporate purchasing at Leiner Health Products of Carson, CA.

July 31, 2002

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Packaging and bioterrorism

The bioterrorism bill signed into law in June contains a number of provisions designed to strengthen the hands of FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture to deal with potential food-related hazards.

July 31, 2002

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Chevron erects plan to cut corrugated waste

Six new machines help oil giant dramatically cut corrugated waste.

July 31, 2002

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Reader comments

The cover story on women in packaging in the May issue of Packaging World brought comments from readers who felt the piece should have included some reference to Women in Packaging, an organization that has represented the interests of women in the packaging field for nearly a decade.

June 30, 2002

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Ipack-Ima show branches out

Next year’s Ipack-Ima show will incorporate much more than packaging machinery.

June 30, 2002

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EDUCATION: Print and graphics scholarship

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation established its 100th endowed scholarship.

June 30, 2002

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Printers leery of e-commerce auctions

A spirited debate about the pluses and minuses of participating in Internet reverse auctions.

June 30, 2002

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Packworld.com redesigns, adds buyer's guide

Clicking on the "News," "New equipment," and "New materials," tabs at the top of Packworld.com's new home page is a quick way to catch up on current news.

June 30, 2002

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People

–Kisters Kayat (Edgewater, FL) hired Michael Brancato as vp, sales and marketing.

June 30, 2002

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Oki okays enhanced security labels

A holographic label appearing on cartoned consumables from Oki Data Americas is the company’s next generation of security protection.

June 30, 2002

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Mini suction cups

Vacuum and suction cups are offered in over 40 standard versions in sizes ranging from .03” to 3.74” (3 mm to 95 mm) dia. Designed for push-in flanged or barbed fittings, these miniature suction cups come in flat and single or multiple bellow styles.

June 30, 2002