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Label-Aire has an effective solution for a wrap application

Label-Aire utilizes its tried and true horizontal trunnion labeling technology to accurately wrap apply labels to a container with an oblong base.

January 23, 2018

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Shotgun shell-shaped bottle says ‘Load Up Your Guns’

Sold online only, 4 Gauge powdered men’s supplement distinguishes itself from the competition by using a shotgun shell-shaped bottle that delivers 300% sales growth.

January 23, 2018

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Rethink Robotics signs 11 distributors in Europe, North America

Rethink Robotics signed deals with 11 new distributors throughout North America and Europe, building on its existing global network of quality channel partners. The new relationships expand Rethink’s presence in North America and Europe to include the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Romania ,and Turkey.

January 22, 2018

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Your next packaging hire could be a liberal arts major

A presentation on the packaging field to a high school digital media arts class leads to an Aha! moment on how to engage a growing generation of packaging professionals.

January 20, 2018

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COEXPAN-EMSUR Brazil plant in operation

COEXPAN-EMSUR BRASIL is officially producing combined rigid and flexible packaging solutions mainly intended for the food industry.

January 19, 2018

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AutomationDirect: Extended range AC powered proximity sensors

New V3 series AC powered inductive proximity sensors from AutomationDirect are available in 8, 12, 18, and 30 mm sizes. Extended sensing distances range from 2-mm shielded and 4-mm unshielded for 8-mm sensors to 12-mm shielded and 18-mm unshielded for 30-mm sensors.

January 19, 2018

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Packaging’s role in protecting children from choking hazards

Choking hazards are not child’s play, but can result from a child’s play and other activities, as well.

January 18, 2018

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Packaging pioneer Robert Fiedler remembered

The packaging industry lost a significant pioneer and cherished colleague with the passing of Robert Fiedler on January 4, 2018.

January 16, 2018

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JLS names director of integrated systems, expands Midwest applications team

JLS Automation named two new members to its team—Gary Pickett as Director of Integrated Systems Group and Justin Fredricks as Regional Applications Engineer.

January 16, 2018

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Pot (policy) causes (more) disorientation

In a realm already marked by inconsistency and uncertainty, the Trump administration makes a surprise change in policy that only adds to the confusion.

January 16, 2018

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Top 10: Healthcare Packaging readers rank FDA, package design, cannabis among top articles

Jobs, market forces and innovative packages pique the interest of online readers, who made the following 10 articles published last year the most-read stories on HealthcarePackaging.com in 2017.

January 15, 2018

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New digital capabilities for labels

Increased demand for print runs of 100 to 100,000 ft made it necessary for this label converter to expand further into digital printing.

January 10, 2018

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Maco signs on as licensee of Dow PacXpert

Flexible packaging company, Maco PKG (Maco), recently signed on as the latest licensee of PacXpert™ Packaging Technology from The Dow Chemical Co.

January 10, 2018