News Articles http://www.packagingnetwork.com/ 12/27/2008 6:21:00 AM 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. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Printronix-Stockholders-Approve-Merger-Agreem-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 12/27/2008 6:21:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/WorldStar-2007-Burgopak-And-Bosch-Sigpack-Sys-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 12/14/2008 6:29:00 AM 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. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/CM9400-Canweigh-Checkweigher-Food-Production-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 10/2/2008 1:54:00 PM Caliber WinePak has introduced new, five-, three- and 1.5-liter, bag-in-box packaging 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 9/30/2008 5:49:40 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/DuPont-Advances-Sustainable-Packaging-With-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/30/2008 5:31:50 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Biodegradable-Cohesive-Cold-Seal-Films-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/30/2008 5:13:51 AM The Douglas Contour SPS-75 Shrink Packer has expanded capabilities to pack products into trays, on pads, u-boards, and now film only http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Douglas-Contour-SPS-75-Shrink-Packer-Expanded-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/30/2008 5:08:00 AM Dynamic Conveyor Corporation announces the addition of a new Modular Gravity Conveyor to its line of modular conveyors http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Modular-Gravity-Roller-Conveyors-Meet-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/20/2008 1:42:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Module-For-GE-Fanuc-VersaMax-Micro-Delive-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/15/2008 1:56:00 AM Bosch's Packaging Technology Division plans to acquire Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, based in Remshalden near Stuttgart. The purchase agreement was signed on September 5, 2008 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Packaging-Technology-Division-Bosch-To-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/10/2008 11:34:56 PM Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, has developed an integrated packaging system for tea in Stickpacks in partnership with Bistrozucker http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Sigpack-Systems-Introduces-System-Solution-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/8/2008 5:21:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Partnership-Agreement-Advances-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/8/2008 5:17:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Technology-And-Specialized-Niches-Offer-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/8/2008 4:30:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Toray-Plastics-America-Inc-To-Present-State-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/5/2008 5:33:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Wal-Mart-Premium-On-Sustainable-Packaging-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/4/2008 3:49:58 AM Label-Aire is proud to introduce the newest additions to its line of advanced pressure-sensitive label applicators and printer applicators 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 9/4/2008 3:36:35 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Cinnamon-based-Packaging-To-Prevent-Mold-In-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 9/4/2008 2:25:14 AM Harpak, Inc. is a packaging systems integrator located in South Easton, Massachusetts, offering complete solutions to both the food and drug packaging industries http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Mettler-Toledo-Hi-Speed-Checkweigher-Solution-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/19/2008 3:21:00 PM Alcan Packaging Food Americas offers food and packaged good brand owners sustainable, high-barrier packaging solutions with Ceramis-PLA biodegradable barrier films http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Ceramis-PLA-Biodegradable-Films-Deliver-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/18/2008 1:16:00 AM 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 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Tree-Free-Waterproof-Eco-Paper-Made-From-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 8/14/2008 2:14:00 AM