Packaging Digest back issues from February 2009:
Cocktail mixer bottles pour on the style.(design trends)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mixerz is a new line of cocktail mixers developed by Williams-Sonoma marketers and packaged in a sleek, yet unusual, bottle. When searching for a distinctive bottle, Williams-Sonoma, San Francisco, came to TricorBraun (www.tricorbraun.com) with a design ...
Spa kit brings star treatments home.(design trends)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, Ole Henriksen's Hollywood Spa boasts a star-studded client list that includes Renee Zellweger, Jessica Alba, Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg and Linda Evangelista. "One of our number-one selling treatments at the spa is the African Red Tea body ...
Clear bowl/mug is sweet for jam.(design trends)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A transparent sleeve label on a transparent PS bowl debuts for Breakfast jam Extra, a top-selling jam from Germany's Zentis, which has relaunched its packaging. The 200-g bowl from Greiner Packaging (www.greiner-gpi.com) clearly displays the ...
Dizzying beverage debut for Yoplait.(design trends)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Dizzzy was introduced by Yoplait in France in late 2008 with teenagers in mind, as a new, carbonated dairy-drink available in two flavors: Exotic fruits; and Citrus fruits. Yoplait asked brand and design consultants Dragon Rouge (www.dragonrouge.com), to help create packaging for the new ...
Airless pump dispenses anti-fatigue lotion.(design trends: healthcare)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Bottega Verde's Uomo Energy Power anti-wrinkle, anti-stress lotion formulation and Kelemata's Victor anti-fatigue cold cream have both recently reached European retail shelves utilizing the Prodigio[TM] package from Rexam's (www.rexam.com) Personal Care Div. Described as an airless, ...
Bottling skincare beautifully.(design trends: healthcare)
Feb 01, 2009 ... L'Oreal Paris has developed two new face care products under the Derma Genesis label in an eye-catching new bottle from RPC Kutenholz (www.rpc-kutenholz. de). Described as a cellular nuturing skincare line, Derma Genesis includes a refreshing Cellular Tonic Water in a light pink, 200-mL ...
Pocket-pack puts heartburn on 'ice'.(design trends: healthcare)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rennie[R] ICE, a new heartburn and indigestion product from Bayer, debuts in a creative new pocket-pack from British packaging design company Burgopak Ltd. (www.burgopak.com). Known in the U.K. as a trusted heartburn and indigestion remedy, Rennie's latest ...
Fruit-shaped, colored cap juices up the OJ at Tropicana.(design trends: healthcare)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Tropicana Products, a div. of PepsiCo., Inc., New York, has redesigned the gabletop carton for its Pure Premium orange juice brand, as part of an integrated marketing/ advertising campaign, with new graphics and a proprietary, orange-colored spout-cap that's shaped like a half-orange. The ...
Souped up soup packs.(design trends: healthcare)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The International Collection of soups from Frontier Soups, Waukegan, IL, features an innovative packaging design that sets the soups apart with a vintage, timeless look. The bags of dry soup display unusual images of locations that match the soups' unique flavors. From hearty bean soups, ...
FTC's Green Guides need update sooner than later.(comment)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Recent articles show that "natural" and "environmentally friendly" messages resonate with consumers, as thousands of new products introduced in 2008 rely on those attributes in both product and packaging marketing to help boost sales. With the proliferation of this message, many ...
Conveyor guides.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VarioFlow Generation 2 guiding system uses one common fastener size and requires only one Allen head wrench size for assembly and adjustment. All brackets, spacers and connectors are molded of carbon and glass-loaded nylon for strength. The system ...
Checkweigher.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... A new checkweigher offers high accuracy, the co. says. Provides up to 1 million internal increments for precision in small parts counting, and up to 500,000 user selectable displayed increments for accurate measurement. The 2-sec response time can be reduced to 1-sec through filtering and ...
Hot-melt applicator head.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A hot-melt adhesive applicator head has an operating temperature of 200 deg C and a hydraulic pressure of 1,450 psi. It features temperature accuracy of +/- 5 deg C and a response time of 2.5 to 5 msec. Its maximum operating speed is 120 cycles/sec and its ...
Capping head.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Model 45 high-torque magnetic capping head can apply 3 in. to 45 lb of torque when needed. The capping heads are made of stainless steel and the numeric torque level is externally engraved for easy adjustments. With a tool-less design, a twist of the ...
Cap-orienting system.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 4600 high-speed container/cap-orienting system orients closures, actuators and pumps while applying them to containers at speeds up to 400 cycles/min. The continuous-motion system can be customized to suit specific needs. Orients a cap or ...
Vacuum accessories.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A wide variety of accessories is available, including vacuum valves, swivel joints and level compensators that can make their replacement vacuum cups more productive and energy efficient. When used with lifters, manipulators, pick-and-place systems, label ...
Top sealer.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Model 436 top sealer for cases is small in size at 10 ft long, but is built with a stainless-steel frame and features a welded and bolted construction to tackle demanding case sealing challenges. The machine is built with independent sealing modules for tape and hot-melt adhesive ...
Vertical-case transport.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Vertical Case Transport system is designed for offline case printing. Automatically feeds flat case blanks through a print station. Is suitable for mounting high-resolution ink-jet printers. The print station offers the flexibility to print virtually ...
Hot melt guns.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MF Series hot-melt adhesive applicator guns feature an integrated filter for superior adhesive filtration resulting in cleaner application with less chance of nozzle clogging and char buildup, the co. says. The dispensing guns are air opened/spring closed, ...
IEC contactors.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mid-range IEC contactors, overloads and accessories include the GC Series contactors available in 4 frame sizes, ranging from 25 to 140 amps (up to 75 hp at 460 v). The contactors are available with a wide selection of AC and DC coil voltages, a ...
Linear drive.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Model RG linear drive features mechanical control over travel direction and linear speed, eliminating the need for an electronic control system. Reversal of travel direction is automatic, regardless of the speed or rotational direction of the shaft. Length ...
Motors.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... AC motors with modular components can be configured to comply with any nation's energy efficiency standards. The new DR family of motors will replace all other AC motors in the co.'s product line in 2009, providing engineers around the world with optimum ...
X-ray inspection system.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The SmartChek x-ray inspection system delivers high detection sensitivities for small packaged products. Using low-energy x-ray technology, the inspection system reliably detects and rejects many potentially brand-damaging contaminants such as metal, stone, glass and bone. With its 5-in ....
Linear actuators.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... New MXB-P belt-driven linear actuators feature a profiled rail guidance system that allows large moment loads, high-speed operation and high precision. With a carriage that employs THK[R] Caged Ball[R] bearings, the linear actuator is capable of velocities of up to 150 in./sec and ...
Printer/applicator.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PA500w wipe-on label printer/applicator is designed for accurate, moderate to high-speed labeling of the top or side of a package. The printer/applicator is capable of printing and applying more than 100 labels/min and is delivered with a product ...
Clutches and brakes.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Deltran MCS/MBF Series metric clutches and brakes are Rolls-compliant and are available off-the-shelf in dias from 63 to 280 mm, torque ratings from 5.5 to 500 nm, seven different frame sizes and a wide selection of DIN 6885/1-compliant metric bores ...
Module and sensor.(Material Handling & Conveying)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The 2-channel vibration and roller-bearing monitoring module tracks machine-vibration conditions. The 750-645 VIB-I/O's channels monitor and analyze vibration severity and shock pulse feedback using the co.'s 750-925 Tandem-Piezo[R] acceleration sensor. Mechanical shock-pulse process data ...
Lightweight closures.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aqua-Max 30.25-mm lightweight, moisture-container closures provide both significant packaging cost savings and environmental benefits to water bottlers, the co. states. The closures can offer up to a 30-percent weight ...
Roval bottle.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... New plastic (round-to-oval) Roval bottle creates an eye-catching shelf presence and is comfortable to hold and use, the co. states. The 10-oz bottle is designed to combine with the Seaquist One-Touch[TM] dispensing closure to create a distinctive package for personal-care products from ...
Tray/lid package.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Simple Steps[R] line of heat-and-serve packaging introduces a microwavable tray/lid package for steaming. The lidded package comprises a clear, rigid plastic tray with a non-barrier easy-open sealant and a permeable anti-fog coated lidstock. Fresh ...
Decanter.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... A new PET decanter-style container is introduced in 12- and 18-oz sizes for condiments, soups, sauces, fruits, vegetables and other hot-fill applications. Ribs and panels provide strength and stability for hot filling, and resist deformation during stacking and ...
PET bottles.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tubo line of slim, round PET bottles resists breakage and is lightweight while still maintaining clarity. The bottles come in five sizes: 5- and 10-mL, each with a 15/415 finish, 15-mL with an 18/415 finish, and 25- and 50-mL with a 20/410 finish ....
PET paint containers.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... New clear PET containers for paint are ideal for bright colors used in home decorating and a host of applications where it is important to see the exact color. Available in qt, pt and half-pt sizes, the PET paint containers can be smoothly adapted to existing filling lines. The containers ...
Spray dispensers.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The carry-on, 0.5-oz, patented M-PAK[R] nonaerosol spray dispensers offer convenience and safety. The spray dispensers feature a unique Twist-Lock actuator, easy one-hand operation and a leak-resistant design with a metered, directional spray. The spray dispensers comply with the ...
Dipping cup.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Dip-N-Go[R] cup is a great choice to carry dippable foods without mess. The to-go cup looks like a standard straight-walled container with a lid, but the lid can be filled with a variety of dips and sauces. The cup transforms into a dipping cup when opened and the lid snaps into the ...
Pipette.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The co.'s Rainin group that says its E-Man Hybrid is a new generation pipette that offers high performance, durability and ergonomics. The pipette incorporates the operational simplicity of a manual pipette with real-time monitoring of the position of the ...
Diamond-cut packaging.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Diamond Cut compact line is designed for the growing demand for beauty product packaging that evokes glamour, status and visual appeal. The diamond-cut line includes three sizes for makeup applications such as foundation, ...
Trigger sprayer.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available starting this month, a high-output sprayer dispenses 3.5 mL/stroke. Has an adjustable spray-pattern nozzle, a heavy-duty PP body and a large, comfortable finger ...
PCR plastic tube.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... A post-consumer-recycled (PCR) plastic tube with a sleeve made from up to 60-percent-recycled material is introduced for beauty packaging. It has a multilayer structure with an outer layer of PCR material, while the inner layer is made from ...
Shipping cases.(Rigid Containers)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Prequalified shipping cases accommodate various payload sizes and comply with International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) standards. Each case is insulated with ThermoCor[R] insulation, which has an R-Value of 45/in. of thickness. The shippers allow pharmaceutical and ...
Sleeve label dresses up water-filter cartridge: the world's first environmentally friendly home water-filtration system features an eye-catching shrink-sleeve label to focus attention on the product.(Cover story)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Partnering with Water, Inc., Body Glove Intl./USA has launched what it describes as the world's first environmentally friendly home water-filtration system. The Body Glove s-ystem incorporates a filter design that integrates multi-stage filtration with ...
Is that toothpaste tube clean before it's filled? Camera-based visual inspection for toothpaste tubes saves time, labor and cuts costs.(automation & controls)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Toothpaste is supposed to help maintain and clean healthy teeth. But is the toothpaste you're using to clean your teeth safe? It's only in recent years that vision systems have been used to check toothpaste packaging for cleanliness and safety before the ...
IR coupon brushes up sales: an on-pack, instant-redemption coupon label opens the door of promotional opportunity for GlaxoSmithKline's slim blister-packs for AquaFresh toothbrushes.(coupon label)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With respect to Gene Roddenberry, space really is the final frontier--but not just in the case of the fictional Star Ship Enterprise. Space also factors into the day-to-day reality of packaging. For consumer packaging, labeling space is ...
About face: armed with an airless, metered pen, Amenity LLC seeks to win men over with a simple-to-use eye cream.(health and beauty)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Increasing awareness about personal appearance and healthy lifestyles among modern males is changing attitudes toward the use of skincare products by men. Yet, today's health and beauty marketplace is very much the product of an industry dominated by ...
Legislation in packaging: a push for extended producer responsibility.(sustainability)
Feb 01, 2009; ... While much attention is paid to technological innovations and consumer shifts, legislative policy is a driver with tremendous implications for the future of packaging. Laws and regulations focused on packaging design are most familiar, such as recycled-content requirements and ...
Packing peanut butter cups pronto: Sunland Inc.'s pneumatically operated, horizontal filling/sealing machine runs 100 2-oz, single-serve cups of peanut butter/min using locally grown and marketed peanuts.(cup filling/sealing)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sunland, Inc., Portales, NM, was formed in 1988 by a group of dedicated peanut farmers in eastern New Mexico to grow and market the naturally sweet and dense Valencia peanut that is unique to the area. Valencias, which are smaller, sweeter and have more ...
Roaring redesign: regional brewer puts the customer and the environment first in redesign project.(design and branding)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although the Lion Brewery is one of the oldest remaining breweries in PA, its Lionshead brand is relatively young beer--the beer was developed in the early 80s--with an equally youthful following. The brand has some ...
IPACK-IMA offers stellar show: Italian packaging show is part of a 'cosmic happening' that includes three other major industry tradeshows in Milan.(tradeshow)
Feb 01, 2009 ... As sales of packaging equipment slow in mature markets, suppliers increasingly are looking to developing countries eager to expand their domestic and export packaging markets. The upcoming IPACK-IMA 2009 (www.ipack-ima.com) packaging tradeshow, to be held March 24 to 28 in Milan, Italy, ...
Study spells out skills claimed by integrators.(system integration)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Packaging Digest and its sister publication, Control Engineering, have recently published a joint study of automation in the packaging industry, which is available on PD's website at www.packagingdigest.com/automationresearch. It addresses a variety of technological and business issues ...
Innovative new tape head!(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Replacing your sealer may not always be an option. At $623.50 the Piranha Tape Head is a cost effective way to fix your old sealer. The most important function of the sealer is the tape head. We are so confident in our tape head that we offer a no risk ...
P.MM Intermittent Motion Cartoner.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The P.MM Intermittent Motion Cartoner from CAM is one of the most versatile cartoners on the market. With a variety of feeding systems available as well as an output rate of up to 100 cartons per minute, the P.MM is sure to increase productivity. CAM's patented Mechanical ...
Eriez' new generation of X-Ray Inspection Systems.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eriez' E-Z Tec XR Series is a new generation of X-Ray Inspection Systems delivering the highest level of product and packaging integrity. * Advanced linear array technology for superior sensitivity ...
Shoplogix hardware and software.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Shoplogix optimizes packaging manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase profitability. The Shoplogix patented combination of hardware and software applications brings manufacturing intelligence to the plant floor helping ...
Distinctively designed--305dpi printing @ 203dpi prices.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new SATO D508/D512 Direct Thermal Printer is a complete, high-performance on-site labeling system. Employing either 203dpi or 305dpi print head, the D508/D512 produces sharp looking graphics and small ...
Shrink sleeve labels made from PLA.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Seal-It, div of Printpack, Inc. offers environmentally friendly shrink sleeve labels made from Earth first[R] PLA film. PLA is made from plants, a compostable and renewable resource. The film can be printed to 10 colors in rotogravure or digital flexo. We also offer PVC, PETG & OPS films ....
Almost 50 years of innovation in packaging machines.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The IMA Group is world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the packaging of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, tea and coffee. Our approach is not just to ...
Matthews IP 7000 ink-jet system.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Matthews IP 7000 ink-jet system for printing text, logos, graphics and bar codes on one or two sides of cartons/trays offers a combination of high print quality, exceptionally low ink consumption and minimal maintenance requirements. Matthews' rugged printheads need no filter changes, ...
Anysize Guide Rail Positioning System.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Flexibility Engineering's Anysize Guide Rail Positioning System ends your changeover nightmares. Our streamlined design accommodates any size package-add new sizes with a simple touch of a ...
Robotic packing solutions.(info showcase)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Motoman offers a wide array of robotic packing solutions for bottle manufacturers. With our comprehensive line of material handling robots, infeed and outfeed configurations, vacuum stations, sheet dispensers, bottle inverters, and bottle grippers we can provide a ...
Pack action at Interphex: leading pharmaceutical show features packaging services, suppliers and educational opportunities.(www.interphex.com)(Conference news)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For three decades, the INTERPHEX show has been a key resource for important issues facing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical professionals. The show provides information and solutions for the entire pharmaceutical development process, with considerable ...
HK Systems, Inc.(MOVERS & SHAKERS)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HK Systems, Inc. appoints Michael ...
Century Foods.(MOVERS & SHAKERS)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Century Foods hires Joe Leinfelder as the new ...
Corbi Plastics LLC.(MOVERS & SHAKERS)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Corbi Plastics LLC hires ...
Outlook Group Corp.(MOVERS & SHAKERS)
Feb 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Outlook Group Corp ....
Rexam.(MOVERS & SHAKERS)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Rexam appoints Steve Wirrig managing director of its primary ...