Flexible Packaging back issues from January 2006:
It's simply irresistible.(MY POINT IS ....)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Let me get right to the point. Packaging with an appeal so strong that it compels the consumer to reach out and grab it off the shelf. That's the kind of packaging retailers and product suppliers want, and that's the kind of innovative packaging showcased in the annual FPA ...
Prices up for flexible packaging.(NEWSBRIEFS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Flexible packaging prices, which already increased in the third quarter, are expected to rise by another 8 percent this quarter if suppliers get their way, according to Purchasing.com. They say the increases are to offset rising costs of energy and specialty papers since the late-summer ...
U.S. vinyl resin production rises 8.8 percent to meet demand.(NEWSBRIEFS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin production in the United States rose 8.8 percent to 16 billion pounds in 2004, as demand for the safe, durable and versatile material continues to grow. Statistics compiled by the American Plastics Council (APC), which represents plastic ...
Bemis Company to move headquarters to Wisconsin.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Bemis Company, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the move of the Bemis Company corporate headquarters from Minneapolis, MN to Neenah, WI. The decision to move to Wisconsin will impact only a few people and should be completed by May 2006. The existing Minneapolis ...
W&H receives technical achievement award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Windmoeller & Hoelscher is proud to announce that its newly patented RSP (Registered Scan Preset) system has received the 2005 PLGA (Packaging and Label Gravure Association) Technical Award for Suppliers. The PLGA was established to advance the technology and utilization of ...
Global demand for flexible packaging to increase 5 percent annually.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Global demand for flexible packaging was 12 million tons in 2004 and is forecast to grow to more than 16 million tons by 2010, according to a new Pira International market study. The study shows that central and eastern Europe enjoys the highest growth potential within Europe ....
FPA's Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase 2006.(FPA UPDATE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Since 1956, the FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition has honored packaging and converting excellence across the flexible packaging industry. The winning entries of the 2006 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition mirror the advancements in flexible packaging ...
Riding the wave of rising costs.(NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT)
Jan 01, 2006; ... When times are hard, it is tempting to think that no-one has had it as bad as yourself. Certainly the strong wave of cost increases that the US Flexible Packaging industry has faced and is facing this year and the uncertainty of 2006 should entitle flexible packaging manufacturers to feel ...
Recruiting for the ages: converters need to recruit and groom the next generation of leaders now. But the old rules of recruiting no longer apply since the up-and-comers have higher expectations and more demands.(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Did you know that in just a few years there will be more workers over the age of 40 than workers under 40? By 2010, about one-fourth of your employees are going to be eligible for retirement. Many of you will try to create a work environment that will convince them to forgo the leisurely ...
Executive outlook the global marketplace: industry insiders offer up their opinions on the state of the flexible packaging industry.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Converters of flexible packaging, along with the manufacturers who supply the equipment and machines, must take a proactive approach to identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the industry. Flexible Packaging approached executives across the market for their ...
Roundtable on inks.(ROUNDTABLE)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Q: What kinds of information about a flexible packaging project must be shared with an ink supplier at the earliest stages of a project for it to be successful? ANTHONY RENZI: When launching a flexible packaging product, good communication is key to choosing the optimal ink ....
Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers reduce energy costs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... For companies that installed air pollution control systems more than eight to 10 years ago, updating older emission controls to modern, energy-efficient Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers from The CMM Group can improve destruction efficiencies while providing substantial savings in energy ...
New cast film system now available at Technology Center.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Windmoeller & Hoelscher has just installed a FILMEX cast film extrusion line at its Technology Center located at company headquarters in Lengerich, Germany. The 9-layer line is equipped with 8 extruders and features the latest innovations from R&D specialists, including newly-designed ...
New Hydraulic Logic Valve enhances baler performance.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... A new high-flow Hydraulic Logic Valve used in conjunction with a manifold block and screw-in cartridge control valves will replace the existing subplate and directional spool valves on American Baler's 20 and 30 horsepower balers. The new Logic Valve is comprised of fewer components, and ...
Next generation monitoring instruments provide readability.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Inventory and other collections spoilage can now be minimized by using maximum-featured temperature and humidity monitoring technology with renowned Dickson accuracy and reliability now available at approximately half the price--the new TH8 line of 8-inch Temperature/Humidity Chart ...
Tetra Pak launches world's first clear aseptic package.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Tetra Pak's new Tetra Wedge Aseptic Clear, is the world's first high barrier, totally clear aseptic package. In May, Mexican beverage company Jumex, rolled out Nautix, the first commercial brand in Tetra Wedge Aseptic Clear, into the Mexican market. Tetra Wedge Aseptic Clear provides ...
Sargento revitalizes packaging with consumers in mind.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Sargento, the 52-year-old cheese company, has created a new look for its flexible packages, with a uniform burgundy color scheme and scenic illustrations. The new graphics are the result of a two-year research initiative to more deeply communicate brand identity. As a whole, the ...