News Articles http://www.packagingnetwork.com/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:33:00 GMT Capable of speeds of up to 100 linear metres per min (or up to 900 labels per minute dependent on size and pitch), with a labelling accuracy even with speed variation of better than +/- 1mm, the new ALritma really is a high performance label applicator in every sense http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/High-Performance-Label-Applicator-With-The-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:33:00 GMT European Bioplastics, the association of the bioplastics industry in Europe, welcomes the recently signed framework agreement supporting compostable bio-based plastic waste bags in France http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/European-Bioplastics-Welcomes-French-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:44:00 GMT Zotefoams Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of cross-linked block foams, in an attempt to further educate its client base to the benefits of its industry-leading packaging products, has developed a new six-page color brochure that highlights how its AZOTE line of closed-cell foam packaging can best be used in protective-packaging applications http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-AZOTE-Brochure-And-Free-CD-ROM-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:07:30 GMT METTLER TOLEDO has produced a series of free guides that help guarantee consistent product quality and brand integrity, while maximising production efficiency http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Find-Out-With-METTLER-TOLEDOs-Trio-Of-Free-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:39:00 GMT Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world's leading producer of PET Packaging, has launched a 12oz ring neck PET bottle as a glass replacement option for premium food and beverage brands including sauces, dressings, condiments, and ready-to-drink (RTD) teas and juices http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Amcor-Rigid-Plastics-Unveils-12oz-Ring-Neck-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:19:00 GMT Heritage Packaging in Victor, NY, is the proud recipient of the 2009 Eastman Supplier Excellence Award, bestowed by the esteemed Eastman Chemical Company http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Heritage-Packaging-Earns-Eastman-Chemicals-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:24:00 GMT Amcor Rigid Plastics is the new corporate name for the former Amcor PET Packaging business based here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The newly renamed business group is among seven operating units that were organized following the recent US$1.9B acquisition of parts of Alcan Packaging by parent company Amcor Ltd. Amcor Rigid Plastics consists of Amcor PET Packaging; Bericap North America, a plastic closures joint venture between Amcor and the Bericap Group; and the plastics container unit of Alcan's global pharmaceutical business http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Amcor-Rigid-Plastics-Is-New-Name-For-Former-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT The new IHR Series High Power Ring Lights from LDDLIGHT.com are designed for applications requiring high light intensity, illumination of large areas or long working distances. Unique within our Ring Series, IHR's are equipped with Power LEDs that provide significantly higher output when compared to more conventional LED ring lights http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-High-Power-Machine-Vision-LED-Ring-Lights-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:48:00 GMT Leading North American manufacturer Wulftec / M.J. Maillis has just launched A New Line of Pallet Conveyors. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Wulftec-Launches-A-New-Line-Of-Pallet-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:09 GMT Leading North American manufacturer Wulftec / M.J. Maillis has just launched the new SMHPA-200 High Profile Portable Automatic Turntable Stretch Wrapper. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Wulftec-Introduces-The-SMHPA-200-Portable-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:32:31 GMT The U.S. Patent Office has awarded a patent to WS Packaging Group, Inc. for its FlexWrap, extended text label, which is part of its MultiVision line of extended text labels. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/WS-Packaging-Group-Awarded-Patent-For-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:15:00 GMT Schneider Packaging Equipment and Lantech introduce the Stack and Wrap Palletizing/Stretch Wrapping Cell combining two or more lines into a centralized automated palletizing stretch wrapping station http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Schneider-Packaging-And-Lantech-Integrate-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:07:00 GMT A new product on the market is the thin wall packaging SuperLock. Thanks to our innovatory effort, we have successfully developed a food packaging product that doubles or even triples shelf life http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/The-New-SuperLock-Has-Barrier-Protection-On-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT New METSFT metallocene monolayer PE is a deep-draw formable packaging film that offers a cost-saving alternative to formable nylon and multilayer coextruded films when used in non-barrier applications for frozen food, medical components, electronics, pharmacy mailers and retail shippers. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-METSFT-PE-FormableLidding-Film-Offers-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:33:00 GMT The DistriPak Pavilion will make its PACK EXPO International debut this fall (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31-Nov. 3), according to PACK EXPO organizer and producer PMMI. The pavilion is sponsored by NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association) http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Advantage-Pack-Expo-PMMI-And-NPTA-Alliance-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:13:00 GMT The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is partnering with the Packing Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and co-locating the first ever Manufacturing Excellence Conference during this fall's PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct 31-Nov 3). http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/GMA-To-Co-Locate-Manufacturing-Excellence-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:53:00 GMT PMMI announces that this October's PACK EXPO (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31 - Nov. 3) will feature the new Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Advantage-Pack-Expo-Reusable-Packaging-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:03:00 GMT Rennco manufacturer of vertical bagging systems is proud to announce its introduction of the Model Vertic·L-PP vertical form fill seal packager http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Rennco-Announces-New-Packager-Model-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT KleinCepts, Inc., developer of the Eco-Connect Bottle System, is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,644,828, for its Bottle Container Coupling System. The new patent ensures broad protection to bottle suppliers or beverage marketers that license this innovative technology to create widespread re-use of their empty plastic containers - standard, lightweight, biodegradable or even new plant-based bottles http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Innovative-Eco-Friendly-Re-Use-For-Plastic-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:47:00 GMT The Plastics Environmental Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently announced the recipients of the Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC) 2010 Environmental Stewardship Awards http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/SPE-Names-Recipients-Of-GPEC-2010-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:13:00 GMT