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    <pubdate>12/27/2008 6:21:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Sigpack Systems Introduces System Solution For Tea Bag Alternative </title>
      <description>Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, has developed   an integrated packaging system for tea in Stickpacks in partnership with Bistrozucker</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Sigpack-Systems-Introduces-System-Solution-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/8/2008 5:21:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>New Partnership Agreement Advances Sustainable Packaging</title>
      <description>Sustainable packaging powerhouses, Ohio based CardPak, Inc, and Los Angeles based Winterborne, Inc have agreed to join resources to bring sustainable packaging products and services to the clamshell and blister packaging markets</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Partnership-Agreement-Advances-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/8/2008 5:17:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Technology And Specialized Niches Offer Opportunity For Paper Packaging, According To A New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.</title>
      <description>Paper, the only form of packaging to be developed from renewable resources, will continue to be used across myriad industries based on its environmental compatibility, low cost and lamination applications</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Technology-And-Specialized-Niches-Offer-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/8/2008 4:30:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Toray Plastics (America), Inc., To Present State-Of-The-Art Opp And PET Films At Pack Expo International 2008</title>
      <description>Leading industry innovator, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces that at Pack Expo International 2008 it will feature advanced co-extruded polypropylene (OPP) and polyester (PET) film technologies designed to help end users grow business and to support their sustainability initiatives</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Toray-Plastics-America-Inc-To-Present-State-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/5/2008 5:33:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Wal-Mart Premium On Sustainable Packaging Accelerates EnviroShell Sales</title>
      <description>Winterborne's patent pending EnviroShell trapped blister packaging is riding a huge wave of success, recently supercharged by consumer packaged goods producers looking to earn high sustainability scores on Wal-Mart's Packaging Scorecard active since February, 2008 </description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Wal-Mart-Premium-On-Sustainable-Packaging-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/4/2008 3:49:58 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>LABEL-AIRE 3139-15 Wipe-On And 3139-38N Printer Applicator Models </title>
      <description>Label-Aire is proud to introduce the newest additions to its line of advanced pressure-sensitive label applicators and printer applicators</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/LABEL-AIRE-3139-15-Wipe-On-And-3139-38N-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/4/2008 3:36:35 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Cinnamon-Based Packaging To Prevent Mold In Bread And Other Baked Goods</title>
      <description>Bread that goes moldy is the bane of consumers and bakers alike, ruining appetites and wasting food and money. Now, researchers in Spain report development of a new type of paper packaging made with cinnamon oil that appears to prolong the freshness of bread and other baked goods by up to 10 days</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Cinnamon-based-Packaging-To-Prevent-Mold-In-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/4/2008 2:25:14 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>New Caliber WinePak Bag-In-Box Is Best Cost-Savings Source And Offers Better Protection</title>
      <description>Caliber WinePak has introduced new, five-, three- and 1.5-liter, bag-in-box packaging</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Caliber-WinePak-Bag-In-Box-Is-Best-Cost-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/30/2008 5:49:40 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>DuPont Advances Sustainable Packaging With New Renewably Sourced Offering And Industry Program</title>
      <description>DuPont recently announced the expansion of its DuPont Biomax packaging offerings to include renewably sourced Biomax Thermal 300 heat-stabilizing modifier that allows polylactic acid (PLA) thermoformed packaging to withstand elevated temperatures during transport, storage and use</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/DuPont-Advances-Sustainable-Packaging-With-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/30/2008 5:31:50 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Biodegradable Cohesive Cold Seal Films</title>
      <description>Surface Guard introduces a new "Green" film in cohesive cold seal packaging. Well okay, the film isn't Green in color; rather it is the 1st biodegradable cohesive film for use in cohesive cold seal packaging applications</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Biodegradable-Cohesive-Cold-Seal-Films-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/30/2008 5:13:51 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Douglas Contour  SPS-75 Shrink Packer Expanded Capabilities</title>
      <description>The Douglas Contour  SPS-75 Shrink Packer has expanded capabilities to pack products into trays, on pads, u-boards, and now film only</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Douglas-Contour-SPS-75-Shrink-Packer-Expanded-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/30/2008 5:08:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Modular Gravity Roller Conveyors Meet Changing Needs</title>
      <description>Dynamic Conveyor Corporation announces the addition of a new Modular Gravity Conveyor to its line of modular conveyors</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Modular-Gravity-Roller-Conveyors-Meet-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/20/2008 1:42:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Product Sheet: OX-TRAN&amp;reg; Model 1/50 Oxygen Transmission Rate Tester</title>
      <description>This feature rich oxygen transmission rate analyzer is designed for simple out-of-the box user installation and is packed with new technology.  This includes an absolute coulometric method, built in software to minimize user error and automatic relative humidity controls.</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Oxygen-Transmission-Rate-Tester-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/19/2008 12:00:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>New Module For GE Fanuc VersaMax Micro Delivers Wide Range Of Capabilities For Temperature Control Or Weighing Applications</title>
      <description>GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, today announced the availability of a new module for its popular VersaMax Micro controller that offer productivity and flexibility in a cost effective solution</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Module-For-GE-Fanuc-VersaMax-Micro-Delive-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/15/2008 1:56:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Packaging Technology Division Bosch To Acquire Engineering Company Paal</title>
      <description>Bosch's Packaging Technology Division plans to acquire Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH &amp; Co. KG, based in Remshalden near Stuttgart. The purchase agreement was signed on September 5, 2008</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Packaging-Technology-Division-Bosch-To-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>9/10/2008 11:34:56 PM</pubdate>
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      <title>Harpak Selects Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed For Checkweigher Solutions</title>
      <description>Harpak, Inc. is a packaging systems integrator located in South Easton, Massachusetts, offering complete solutions to both the food and drug packaging industries</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Mettler-Toledo-Hi-Speed-Checkweigher-Solution-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/19/2008 3:21:00 PM</pubdate>
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      <title>Ceramis-PLA Biodegradable Films Deliver Sustainable, High Barrier Packaging Solutions</title>
      <description>Alcan Packaging Food Americas offers food and packaged good brand owners sustainable, high-barrier packaging solutions with Ceramis-PLA biodegradable barrier films</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Ceramis-PLA-Biodegradable-Films-Deliver-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/18/2008 1:16:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Tree-Free, Waterproof Eco-Paper Made From Stone Available As An Alternative To Virgin And Recycled Pulp Papers</title>
      <description>Natural Source Printing (NSP), an FSC Certified and Carbon neutral source for sustainable, eco-friendly printing, packaging, and marketing materials has introduced FiberStone Papers- a line of tree-free, low carbon footprint papers</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Tree-Free-Waterproof-Eco-Paper-Made-From-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>8/14/2008 2:14:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>White Paper: Water Vapor Permeation Testing Of Ultra-Barriers: Limitations Of Current Methods And Advancements Resulting In Increased Sensitivity</title>
      <description>Advancements in barrier quality of certain materials have
pushed the sensitivity limits of commercially available
water vapor permeation equipment. &lt;i&gt;Submitted by MOCON&lt;/i&gt;
 </description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Water-Vapor-Permeation-Testing-Ultra-Barriers-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>7/3/2008 12:08:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Product Sheet: Off-Line Film Gauging System</title>
      <description>Product Sheet: Off-Line Film Gauging System</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Off-Line-Film-Gauging-System-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/3/2008 1:05:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Product Sheet: HSM-3 Gradient Heat Sealer</title>
      <description>Product Sheet: HSM-3 Gradient Heat Sealer
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      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/HSM-3-Gradient-Heat-Sealer-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/3/2008 1:05:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>SpectroEye</title>
      <description>SpectroEye combines the ultimate in measurement accuracy with exceptional ergonomics and user-friendliness, setting new standards for color measurement in the graphic arts industry.</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/SpectroEye-0002?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/3/2005 8:40:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Solution Overview: Domino &amp;mdash; RFID-Enabled Data Center Management</title>
      <description>Domino ISG provides real-time traffic control that
eliminates the delays, errors, and omissions of manual
tracking. Asset tracking systems automatically
monitors movements at portals, entry points and racks as
assets move throughout the facility.</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/RFID-Data-Center-Management-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/26/2008 12:38:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Domino: RFID-Enabled Data Center Management</title>
      <description>Domino ISG provides real-time traffic control that
eliminates the delays, errors, and omissions of manual
tracking. Asset tracking systems automatically
monitors movements at portals, entry points and racks as
assets move throughout the facility.</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/RFID-Data-Center-Management-0002?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/26/2008 12:38:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>White Paper: Composite Solutions &amp;mdash; Which RFID is the Right RFID?</title>
      <description>Domino ISG offers both Retail and DoD suppliers a clear,
easy and rapid path to meet compliance for RFID mandates.Domino
ISG provides a migration path that enables suppliers to
escalate the number and volume of RFID enabled SKU's in
the future. &lt;i&gt;Submitted by Domino Integrated Solutions Group&lt;/i&gt;
</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Composite-RFID-Solutions-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/26/2008 12:23:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Solution Overview: Domino - Enabling Enterprise Asset Management</title>
      <description>Automating asset tracking and component tracking
processes with RFID, 2D matrix or traditional barcode
allows for the necessary visibility, insight and real-time
agility to error-proof manufacturing logistics processes,
from the shop floor to the sales floor. &lt;i&gt;Submitted by Domino Integrated Solutions Group&lt;/i&gt;
</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Enterprise-Asset-Management-0003?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/26/2008 12:12:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Presentation: An Overview Of Package Integrity For Medical Device Manufacturers</title>
      <description>Presentation: An Overview Of Package Integrity For Medical Device Manufacturers</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Overview-Of-Package-Integrity-Medical-Device-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/11/2008 12:11:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Presentation: How To Prepare A Package For Permeation Testing</title>
      <description>Most research and development work is completed of flat films, which is beneficial for development and excellent for comparison purposes. Many times the finished package is not evaluated. </description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/How-To-Prepare-Package-For-Permeation-Testing-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>6/11/2008 1:54:47 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>PAC CHECK® 333 Triple Gas Analyzer (CO,CO2, &amp; O2)</title>
      <description>The PAC CHECK Model 333 is a cordless single-handed Triple Gas Analyzer for checking modified atmospheres inside packages. It is the ideal instrument for portable, fast and accurate headspace tests on the packaging line, in warehouses or in laboratories. 

</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/PAC-CHECK-333-Triple-Gas-Analyzer-COCO2-O2-0001?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>5/3/2006 4:36:34 PM</pubdate>
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      <title>Brochure: E-Z Tec® 9100 Metal Detector</title>
      <description>The E-Z Tec® 9100 Metal Detector is a compact system, incorporating balanced coil technology
and providing high sensitivity
for free fall applications</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/E-Z-Tec-9100-Metal-Detector-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/22/2008 7:07:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Product Brochure: ServiceXXL® Preventative Service Programs</title>
      <description>Product Brochure: ServiceXXL® Preventative Service Programs</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Product-Brochure-ServiceXXL-Preventative-Serv-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/21/2008 1:22:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Leading Food And Beverage Company Meets Wal-Mart RFID Compliance Mandates With Printronix SL5000e And SLPA7000e Printers</title>
      <description>Case Study: Leading Food And Beverage Company Meets Wal-Mart RFID Compliance Mandates With Printronix SL5000e And SLPA7000e Printers</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Leading-Food-And-Beverage-Company-Meets-Wal-M-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 6:47:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Printronix Helps Indian Automotive Manufacturer Lower Costs, Speed Shipment Of Spare Parts, And Prevent The Proliferation Of Counterfeit Parts</title>
      <description>Case Study: Printronix Helps Indian Automotive Manufacturer Lower Costs, Speed Shipment Of Spare Parts, And Prevent The Proliferation Of Counterfeit Parts</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Printronix-Helps-Indian-Automotive-Manufactur-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 6:34:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Virgin Atlantic Soars To New Heights With Printronix SL5000r RFID Enabled Printers</title>
      <description>Case Study: Virgin Atlantic Soars To New Heights With Printronix SL5000r RFID Enabled Printers</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Virgin-Atlantic-Soars-To-New-Heights-With-Pri-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 6:19:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Printronix Supports RFID-Based Safety Tracking For Finland's Aker Yards</title>
      <description>Case Study: Printronix Supports RFID-Based Safety Tracking For Finland's Aker Yards</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Printronix-Supports-RFID-Based-Safety-Trackin-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 6:09:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Distributor Of Treefruit And Grapes Leverages Printronix RFID Printer Technology To Meet Multiple Compliance Mandates</title>
      <description>Case Study: Distributor Of Treefruit And Grapes Leverages Printronix RFID Printer Technology To Meet Multiple Compliance Mandates</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Distributor-Of-Treefruit-And-Grapes-Leverages-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 6:00:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>The World's Most Advanced Engine Plant Uses Printronix Printers With Online Data Validation (ODV) To Improve Quality Control In The Supply Chain</title>
      <description>Case Study: The World's Most Advanced Engine Plant Uses Printronix Printers With Online Data Validation (ODV) To Improve Quality Control In The Supply Chain</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/The-Worlds-Most-Advanced-Engine-Plant-Uses-Pr-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 5:50:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Automates RFID Encode-Print-And-Apply Process With The Printronix SLPA7000e Printer</title>
      <description>Case Study: Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Automates RFID Encode-Print-And-Apply Process With The Printronix SLPA7000e Printer</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Consumer-Electronics-Manufacturer-Automates-R-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 5:39:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Manufacturer Of Frozen And Refrigerated Foods Meets RFID Compliance Mandates Using The Printronix SLPA7000e Printer</title>
      <description>Case Study: Manufacturer Of Frozen And Refrigerated Foods Meets RFID Compliance Mandates Using The Printronix SLPA7000e Printer</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Manufacturer-Of-Frozen-And-Refrigerated-Foods-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>4/1/2008 5:29:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Printronix Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement </title>
      <description>Printronix, Inc., a leading manufacturer of integrated enterprise printing solutions for the supply chain, recently announced that, at a special meeting of stockholders held recently, Printronix stockholders adopted the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 1, 2007, by and among Printronix, Pioneer Holding Corp., and Pioneer Sub Corp. Pioneer Holding Corp. is controlled by Vector Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. </description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Printronix-Stockholders-Approve-Merger-Agreem-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>12/27/2008 6:21:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>XE2 Checkweigher</title>
      <description>Checkweighers - The XE2 allows for height adjustment and reversible transport direction and it combines economy and the latest weighing technology in a compact system with operator-friendly screen menus and prompts.</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/XE2-Checkweigher-0001?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>12/20/2006 9:36:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>WorldStar 2007 Burgopak And Bosch Sigpack Systems Awarded </title>
      <description>Bosch Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company received the prestigious Packaging Award WorldStar 2007 from the World Packaging Organization for its packaging concept Burgopak</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/WorldStar-2007-Burgopak-And-Bosch-Sigpack-Sys-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>12/14/2008 6:29:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>Printronix - Industrial Print Technologies and Solutions</title>
      <description>Printronix</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/ecommcenters/printronix.html</link>
      <pubdate>11/6/2002 12:00:00 AM</pubdate>
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      <title>CM9400 Canweigh&amp;trade; Checkweigher Accuracy Ideal For High Volume Food Production</title>
      <description>Hi-Speed industry leadership led to the development of the patented CM9400 Canweigh checkweigher, which integrates timing, spacing, and scale sections to eliminate timing screws and enable seam-to-seam weighing.</description>
      <link>http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/CM9400-Canweigh-Checkweigher-Food-Production-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a</link>
      <pubdate>10/2/2008 1:54:00 PM</pubdate>
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