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Track-and-trace system employed by Desitin in Germany

Mid-sized pharmaceutical firm uses PAS-X Track & Trace on two of its packaging lines in Hamburg to comply with anti-counterfeiting requirements.

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Transcontinental Inc. announces acquisition of Coveris Americas

Transcontinental Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Coveris Americas, a business held by Coveris Holdings S.A., a portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc.

April 4, 2018

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FlexLink welcomes new sales engineer

Tod Grizzell joined FlexLink’s sales force as Sales Engineer for Virginia and North Carolina.

April 4, 2018

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Expanding regional boundaries via shelf-life extension

This LSU retort project provides a proof of concept for a packaging system that gives local flavors the shelf stability to go global. The results may eventually reverberate in commercial markets.

April 3, 2018

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A software supplement for OEE, engagement

A new software system improved employee engagement and provided actionable intelligence that boosted OEE by 20%, improved product quality, and reduced labor at this nutraceutical company.

April 3, 2018

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Direct digital printing on rigid containers

German ingredient maker Döhler was among the first to take advantage of direct digital print on both glass and PET bottles. New technology now emerging in this space is impressive.

April 3, 2018

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Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame nominations opening

Since its inception in 1971, the Packaging Hall of Fame has served as the top honor a packaging professional can receive in his or her career. Recently renamed the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame, honored industry professionals will be inducted into the Class of 2018 during PACK EXPO International, October 14-17, McCormick Place, Chicago.

April 3, 2018

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Packaging group offers suggestions for stewardship

It's a fixture in most corners of the food contact world: The giving and receiving of guarantees.

April 3, 2018

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Register now for PACK EXPO International 2018

Registration is now open for 2018's largest and most comprehensive packaging trade show in the world: PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.

April 3, 2018

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Canning goes from 28 to 80/min

By installing automated depalletizing, lid dropping, filling, date coding, labeling, and carrier application, 18th St. Brewery was able to boost speeds on the 16-oz cans that if fills to 80 cans/min.

April 3, 2018

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Laying the groundwork

A strong initial equipment foundation has this burgeoning Oklahoma brewery poised to take the next step.

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Linear servo motor tech

Rather than relying on feed screws and star wheels to bring bottles in and discharge them out, the DecoType Performance system features XTS linear servo motor technology.

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Industry Watch—April 2018

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the April 2018 issue of Packaging World.

April 3, 2018