http://www.packworld.com/packagingworldfeed.xml All content from Packworld.com, the Web site of Packaging World magazine. en http://www.packworld.com/trends-and-issues/distribution/sustainability-responsibility ISTA’s ‘Responsible Packaging by Design’ process works toward standardization Tue, 21 May 2013 19:21:26 +0000 Patrick Reynolds 55153 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/sustainability/recycled-content/simple-green-packaging-redesigned-be-more-sustainable New packaging for Simple Green household cleaning products includes a bottle with 25% PCR content and a trigger sprayer made entirely of plastic. Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:26 +0000 Anne Marie Mohan 55151 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-design/graphic/equal-unveils-fresh-new-look Enhanced logo, packaging and Web site allows consumers to more easily identify the various Equal product boxes by color and type of sweetener. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:23:09 +0000 Jim Butschli 55150 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/machinery/codingmarking/color-inkjet-printer-fulfills-ghs-labeling-mandates Weber Packaging Solutions’ new Epson ColorWorks GP-C831 inkjet printer is an industrial-strength, high-speed label printer suitable for GHS (Globally Harmonized System) large-format drum and chemical labels, and provides label print speeds up to 16.5 pages/min. to print on pressure-sensitive labels up to 8-in. x 22-in. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:52:15 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55145 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-type/cartons-and-boxes/canned-classics-now-aseptic-carton Canadian food manufacturer Lassonde Specialties is making the move to carton packs for the company’s ‘Canton’ brand fondue bouillons. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:48 +0000 Patrick Reynolds 55144 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/networking/podcast-purdue-prof-digs-berkeley-prof%E2%80%99s-message-about-cloud Dr. Niaz Latif, Dean of the School of Technology and Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, was among those who attended The Automation Conference. He talks with Packaging World’s Pat Reynolds about a stimulating presentation by Arnav Anand of The Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology at UC Berkeley. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:50 +0000 Jane Nelson 55143 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-feature/reclosability/survey-convenience-named-biggest-packaging-breakthrough-last-25-years Results of survey of breakthrough packaging technologies from the last 25 years name reclosable and microwavable packaging as the innovations that have had the greatest impact. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:37 +0000 Anne Marie Mohan 55142 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/sustainability/bioplastics/bio-feedstocks-becoming-flights-fancy Just because something can be converted into packaging doesn’t mean that it should be. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:53:31 +0000 Lara Krieger 55139 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/sensors/ultra-miniature-photoelectric-sensors Available in four sensing modes, the R2 Series Ultra-Small Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs feature a 24 mm x 7.5 mm x 11.2 mm housing, industry standard mounting footprint, a flush and wear-resistant antistatic glass lens and a 45° cable outlet to maximize mounting flexibility. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:50 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55138 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/machine-components/belt-drive-actuators Designed to optimize performance and reliability at a modest cost, MSA Series Belt Drive Actuators from Misumi Corporation can be configured to carry loads up to 227 kg (500 lbs.), with travel speeds ranging from 1200 to 10,000 mm/sec, and standard lengths up to 6.25 meters, with custom lengths upon request. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:13 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55137 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/motors/transformerless-medium-voltage-drive The ACS 2000, ABB’s active front end drive for general purpose applications where a medium voltage installation is required-- such as pumps, fans, blowers and conveyors--is now available with higher power capabilities, up to 3000 HP. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:49:05 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55136 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/machinery/adhesive-application/integrated-hot-melt-packaging-solution Nordson’s Freedom Integrated Hot Melt Packaging Solution combines the company’s tankless Freedom Series hot melt dispensing equipment with Henkel’s high-performance, Technomelt Freedom-certified family of adhesives to help customers contain costs, simplify operations, and increase productivity, reliability, and sustainability. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:35:37 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55069 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/networking/crowdsourced-packaging-wrigley-heineken Few consumer packaged goods companies are better at promoting their brands than Wrigley or Heineken. Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:47 +0000 Jane Nelson 55134 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-component/closures/plastic-dispensing-systems Designed for wine and other beverages, and household cleaning products, O.Berk’s new liquid dispensing press taps, lever taps, waterbutt tap, air return taps, and drum faucets are press tap plastic dispensing systems featuring self-closing mechanisms that eliminate any residual drip, and provides an excellent oxygen barrier. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:21:23 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55093 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/trends-and-issues/traceability-authentication-serialization/udi-bane-or-benefit-you-decide Packaging and labeling professionals may be best prepared to help their organizations navigate Unique Device Identification. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:12 +0000 Jim Butschli 55132 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/dupont-awards%E2%80%94-strength-strength-25-years This year's top winner is special. By leveraging the Coca-Cola Company’s distribution network, it gets medicines and instructions to remote areas and helps save lives. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:33:14 +0000 Jane Nelson 55130 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/25th-dupont-awards-packaging-innovation%E2%80%94silver-winners The following are the 2013 DuPont Silver Award winners Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:16 +0000 Iris Zavala 55032 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/networking/podcast-automated-wireless-replenishment-packaging-materials At The Automation Conference 2013, contract OTC pharma manufacturer Perrigo presented their Stage By Component process, where Automated Guided Vehicles bring packaging materials to packaging lines on demand. Packaging World’s Pat Reynolds talks with Perrigo’s Trent Martin, Lean Sigma Black Belt, about the project. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:56:09 +0000 Jane Nelson 55129 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/networking/linux-and-mac-os-x-drivers-thermal-printers Sato’s Linux and Mac OS X drivers have been developed for use with its thermal printers, allowing Linux and OS X users to integrate thermal printing seamlessly into their computing system for simple and convenient support of SOHO (small office home office) and enterprise based printing needs. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:07:12 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55087 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/trends-and-issues/distribution/airfreight-packaging-must-be-approved-faa Tom Ferguson, senior technical consultant for the Council On Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, addresses lithium battery risks related to packaging and shipping airfreight in this Q&A. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:03 +0000 Jim Butschli 55104 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/networking/lots-learn-automation-conference Not everybody was able to attend The Automation Conference May 14-15 in Chicago. So I figured I’d share a few things I heard while there. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:01:00 +0000 Lara Krieger 55102 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/controls/software/campbell-soup%E2%80%99s-data-acquisition-journey 'Hard core data trumps hearsay anytime.' Wed, 15 May 2013 20:19:43 +0000 Patrick Reynolds 55101 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/material-type/polymers/low-volatile-pure-monomer-resin-products Eastman Chemical’s new line of low volatile pure monomer resins--Kristalex 5140LV, Kristalex 3115LV, Kristalex 3100LV, and Plastolyn 290LV--offer the same performance, color, and stability of the company’s well-known pure monomer product line while offering lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), as well as balance cohesion, melt viscosity, and mechanical properties of various polymers. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:16:51 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55098 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-type/containers/tamper-evident-food-containers Available in 7 grab-and-go sizes from 8-64 oz., Placon’s Crystal Seal Tamper-Evident plastic thermoformed food containers are 100% recyclable with a patent-pending double-hinged feature that helps minimize the potential of food tampering. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:06:50 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55097 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-type/containers/curved-shape-pet-bottle Suitable for samples, travel, or hotel amenities packs, M&H’s 25ml bottle (Ref. 4107) is curved shape, and manufactured in PET to provide great product clarity. Wed, 15 May 2013 18:41:19 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55096 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-type/bagspouches/ovenable-packaging-seafood Sealed Air’s Cryovac Oven Ease packaging material for frozen seafood, which runs on most traditional thermoform rollstock equipment, enables consumers to purchase high-quality seafood items, store the items in their home freezer, and cook from raw in the oven inside the same material in which it was packaged. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:54:31 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55095 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-component/films/metallized-white-bopp-film Torayfan MWX6 metallized white cavitated biaxially-oriented polypropylene film from Toray Plastics is designed with a proprietary “ultra-barrier" layer on one side for superior moisture-barrier, and excellent oxygen-barrier properties; the other side is a hermetic, heat-sealable layer. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:35:05 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55094 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-type/containers/ultra-mini-lip-balm-container Federal Package’s Ultra Mini is a small propel/repel mini lip balm container that holds less than two grams, and measures just 1.385 in. including its standard lip balm container cap. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:52:39 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55091 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/package-type/containers/compostable-salad-containers Designed for caterers and foodservice outlets, Biopac’s compostable salad containers offer the same durability and aesthetic appeal as plastic containers, but can be composted along with food waste. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:49:25 +0000 Gretchen Edelbrock 55090 at http://www.packworld.com http://www.packworld.com/applications/healthcare/report-says-us-lags-behind-other-nations-biosimilars Thomson Reuters report names Amgen, Sandoz, and Hospira as companies with greatest potential to dominate the early stages of biosimilar medications entering the U.S. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:22 +0000 Jim Butschli 55089 at http://www.packworld.com