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 Exporting most of its product to Japan, one of the most quality-conscious markets in the world, a leading processor of boneless pork products constantly looks to maximize product quality http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Pork-Processor-Relies-On-X-ray-Inspection-And-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 12/4/2008 2:08:00 AM Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, introduces its advanced continuous motion 596S Continuum™ Shrink Wrapper. Designed to handle PET, glass, and metal containers, Standard-Knapp's Shrink Wrapper is ideal for applications in the food, beverage, and household product industries http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Standard-Knapp-Introduces-Continuous-Motion-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 12/4/2008 12:51:34 AM The General Line Packaging Group, a division of O.BERK Company is proud to introduce the Tubo Line of slim round PET bottles in five sizes: 5ml and 10ml with 15-415 finishes, 15ml with an 18-415 finish, and 25ml and 50ml with 20-410 finishes http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Tubo-Bottles-From-OBERK-Company-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 12/3/2008 11:08:56 PM Planet Green Bottle Corporation (PGBC) has commenced accepting orders for additive, pre-forms and plastic bottles which are manufactured using technology that renders plastic PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles oxo-biodegradable http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Planet-Green-Bottle-Corp-Introduces-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/21/2008 1:07:00 AM Multivac has received the 2008 German Packaging Award for its new generation of thermoform packaging machines. The German Packaging Institute (DVI) presented the award in the category of machine technology http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Multivac-Wins-German-Packaging-Award-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/20/2008 11:58:48 PM Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed announces the introduction of its value priced checkweigher for mild to moderate washdown applications; the A300 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Mettler-Toledo-Hi-Speed-Develops-New-Value-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/19/2008 12:13:00 AM MOCON, Inc. is launching the OpTech - O2 platinum, a new standard-setting oxygen (O2) analyzer using optical fluorescence technology. The system's use of platinum fluorescent material, coupled with state-of -the-art electronics provides significant advantages over other O2 technologies. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/MOCON-Introduces-Non-Destructive-O2-Analysis-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/18/2008 6:48:00 AM WS Packaging Group¬Automated Systems Division has developed a new print-and-apply label system specifically engineered to handle the demands of harsh environments like high-moisture wash-down conditions and dust-prone operations http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/WS-Packaging-Introduces-Print-and-Apply-Label-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/18/2008 12:16:00 AM In response to growing environmental concerns over the styrofoam waste that is piling up in landfills across the United States, Coldpack, an innovative insulated packaging solutions leader, has developed and patented a radical new thermal technology with the potential to transform the landscape of the current packaging industry. AirLiner®by Coldpack is an advanced inflatable, insulating liner that easily converts a corrugated box into a cooler. A smarter solution than traditional foam products, AirLiner enables shippers of expedited perishables to maintain a temperature-controlled environment, improving the presentation and extending the quality of their brands - all while reducing supply chain http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Eco-Friendly-Coldpack-AirLiner-Technology-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/13/2008 10:11:17 AM Food and Beverage Packaging magazine has named the sleek-shaped Linearpak® package that Sonoco designed and is producing exclusively for Target 2008 Package of the Year in the Food Category. It was also named one of 13 finalists in the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute's PACK EXPO Selects awards program. This new cereal container is currently being featured in the Showcase of Packaging InnovationsT at the Pack Expo trade show in Chicago. A significant first for the breakfast cereal category where bag-in-the-box packaging has long reigned supreme, the Linearpak container Target used to launch its Archer Farms® cereals is redefining the http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Targets-New-Sonoco-Made-Cereal-Container-Name-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/12/2008 3:22:04 PM Americhem Inc., a global provider of custom color and additive solutions for polymer-based products, is pleased to introduce its breakthrough product, dSperse&tarde; - the next evolution of small-form pellets. Developed by an Americhem engineer, the new mini-pellet masterbatch form offers the polymer industry enhanced distribution, lower letdown rates and decreased energy consumption to customers in the packaging market http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/dSpersetrade-Mini-Pellets-By-Americhem-Offer-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/11/2008 11:55:00 PM Radius Solutions Ltd., the leading integrated Business Information Management/Enterprise Resource Planning provider for the printing and packaging industry, announced that Deluxe Packages has chosen PECAS Vision software to support its business objectives. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Deluxe-Packages-to-Implement-PECAS-Vision-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/7/2008 12:37:00 PM The correct atmosphere when packing is of great importance in maintaining freshness and quality. Leakages in the packaging have a negative effect on this http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/A-Correctly-Sealed-Packaging-Can-Always-Be-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/6/2008 12:13:35 AM B & H Labeling Systems introduces the new Marathon® XLA, the latest addition to the successful Marathon series of roll-fed labelers http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/B-H-Labeling-Systems-Introduces-New-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/5/2008 1:19:00 AM Adept Technology, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, recently announced its new packaging management software system http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Adept-Technology-Announces-New-Packaging-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/5/2008 12:00:00 AM Zip-Pak to unveil new technology to attendees and media at Pack Expo International 2008 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Zip-Pak-Holding-Booth-Interviews-To-Discuss-I-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 11/1/2008 10:17:00 PM tna, a leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, launches the robag® 3 ttx 320 rotary double jaw (RDJ) that doubles production rates http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/tna-Launches-robagreg-3-ttx-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 10/30/2008 12:42:00 AM A children's meal package for McDonald's restaurants in Latin America, developed and sourced by HAVI Global Solutions, won the QSR-FPI "2008 Foodservice Package of the Year". hands down http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Chicken-Fingers-Package-Wins-Annual-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a 10/28/2008 10:26:00 PM