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PE-coated board guarantees quality

Cake manufacturer Mandelbagerist, Goteborg, Sweden, found the award-winning 16-pt, polyethylene-coated board was the solution to efficiently package its new single-serve almond dessert line. Board supplier Stora Enso (Stockholm, Sweden) was recently recognized for winning the International Wordstar Packaging Award for this triangle-shaped single pack.

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Automation & Digital Transformation

CTC Parker Automation: Machine control software

CTC Parker Automation (Milford, OH) has developed an updated version of MachineShop™ software for developing HMI and machine control applications. Version 1.01 features more than 20 new enhancements, including a configurable memory model that can double the program and system memory.

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In Memoriam

David Peake, 62, former vp of Printpack (Atlanta, GA), passed away May 14, 2001.

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Appointments, promotions

Marquip (Phillips, WI): Joe Heizler, exec. sales mgr.

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International agreements

Southcorp Packaging Ltd. (Adelaide, Australia) has reached an agreement to sell Southcorp Packaging USA, Inc. to a management group lead by its current president and COO, Larry McVicker.

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Paperboard 12-pack wins award

A new 12-pack paperboard can multipack has won the coveted Structural/Technical Innovation award in the 2001 National Paperboard Packaging Competition, sponsored by the Paper-board Packaging Council (Alexandria, VA). Called the DuoStrap®, the Mead Packaging (Atlanta, GA) carton has already received patents for its integral handle and also for its can roll-out dispensing device.

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Graphically energized cartons

In February, Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., Summit, NJ, launched nationally a line of 10 dietary supplements called ReSource Wellness that aim to help consumers feel better and take charge of their health.

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Demand for ready meals continue

EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM OUR EUROPEAN PARTNER: UK dominates convenience food market in Europe, says report by Leatherhead Food RA. Click logo for full article.

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Designers forge links to beat

EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM OUR EUROPEAN PARTNER: International Chamber of Commerce joins in the fight against fake products. Click logo for full article.

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Ameristar Award entries

The entry deadline for AmeriStar Package Awards is June 15. To request an entry brochure or other information, call IoPP at 540/428-2092, or download a brochure in pdf format at www.iopp.org/pdf/ 2001ameristarcall.pdf.

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Exposition Acquisitions

In April, Los Angeles-based Canon Communications LLC announced it acquired trade shows WestPack, EastPack, and SouthPack from Reed Exhibition Companies.

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BBB targets Arizona tea drink

The Council of Better Business Bureaus asked FDA to take action against Arizona’s “Rx Memory Mind Elixir” because of its false and misleading label. The tea drink contains ginkgo biloba.

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New Tetra Pak carton challe

EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM OUR EUROPEAN PARTNER: Retortable carton system offers an alternative to tins and jars. Click logo for full article.

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