Packaging & Containers News
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Revolutionary Reverse Print Pressure Sensitive Labels for Material Reduction and Enhanced Performance
Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions has developed an innovative pressure sensitive labeling solution that expands the MICROLINER® thin label solution into new applications. Reverse print MICROLINER® RVP technology allows them to print on the underside of the facestock –... - October 06, 2012 - Outlook Group
Diamond Packaging Wins Recognition in 2012 Excellence Awards Competition
Competition recognizes the highest level of printing quality and technical achievement across all packaging segments. - September 28, 2012 - Diamond Packaging
"Industrial, Bulk and Transport Packaging Market Will Total $208.4bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global industrial, bulk and transport market will reach a value of $208.4bn in 2012. The market is expected to be mainly driven by Europe, Asia and North America. Paper and Board will remain the leading sub market over the period 2012-2022. - September 26, 2012 - visiongain
pharmaCline's Diabecline Antibiotic Receives 2012 American Business Award
pharmaCline® has received the prestigious Silver Stevie Award for the Best New Health & Pharmaceutical Product of the Year. This award recognized the importance of pharmaCline’s Diabecline® first aid antibiotic. The Stevie Awards ceremony was held Monday evening, September 17, in... - September 21, 2012 - pharmaCline
"Paper Packaging Market to be Worth $227.9bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global paper packaging market will reach a value of $227.9bn in 2012, as the increasing relevance of sustainability galvanizes the global paper packaging market. - September 20, 2012 - visiongain
Ameridose Sponsors Health Connect Partners' 2012 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Health Connect Partners’ 2012 Fall Hospital Pharmacy Conference, September 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. - September 19, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
Innovation Direct™ Contracted to Target Potential Licensees on Behalf of Miller's Cutting Edge Invention
An innovative and effective new product targeted at those in various manual trades, the Miller’s Cutting Edge, has been developed by Steve Miller of Edgewood, Maryland. The invention's unique design provides its users with a convenient method of cutting protective plastic quickly and... - September 16, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
20 Leading Companies Share in $686 Bn Packaging Market Revealed in New Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global packaging market will reach a value of $686bn in 2012, as companies and organisations across the world continue to exploit the potential of the burgeoning emerging markets. - September 14, 2012 - visiongain
"Global Food & Drink Packaging Market to Total $329.0bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global food and drink packaging market will reach a value of $329.0bn in 2012. Various consumer trends, such as gentrifying societies, environmental awareness, and increasingly busy lifestyles are driving the food and drink packaging markets. - September 11, 2012 - visiongain
China Imported 15 Percent Less Sawlogs in the First Half of 2012 Than in 1H/2011; in Addition, Prices for Domestic and Imported Softwood Logs Were Lower Than Last Year
The slowing economy in China has reduced the importation of logs from New Zealand, Russia and the US by about 15 percent during the first six months of 2012. Prices for imported and domestic softwood logs in China have fallen this year by 14 percent and 10 percent, respectively as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 07, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Plascon Food Solutions Introduces Cook Chill Handle Bags and Cook Chill Bags on a Roll
Plascon Food Solutions announces the introduction of Cook Chill Handle Bags and Cook Chill Bags on a Roll. Both products are additions to the company's line of flexible food packaging products used by the foodservice and food processing industries and are used in the Cook Chill method of food... - August 04, 2012 - Plascon Group
Specialty Packaging Becomes Independent
Expects $16 Million in Revenue During First Year - August 01, 2012 - Specialty Packaging, LLC
Shanklin Shrink Wrap Equipment Now Offered by Crawford Provincial Packaging Equipment
Shanklin Shrink Wrap Equipment and Heat Tunnels Get Thumbs Up Approval. Shanklin Shrink Equipment Now Added to the Quality Product Lines of Toronto's Leading Packaging Equipment Distributor. - July 26, 2012 - Crawford Provincial Packaging Equipment
Printech at the Saudi PPPP Exhibition
Mr. Pankaj Patel, Managing Director says, “The customer response we received at our stand was really good with major potential customers visiting our stand and a generation of machine sales worth about 1 million Riyals in the following week.” - July 25, 2012 - Printech Middle East LLC
Shipload of Oshenite™ Ultra-Pure Renewable Performance Mineral Arrives for Plastics Industry
Oshenite™ from U.S. Aragonite Enterprises begins processing for plastics market orders leading to product in the market using this cost savings renewable resource. - July 19, 2012 - U.S. Aragonite.com
Wood Fiber Costs for the European Pulp Industry Have Fallen from the Record Highs of 2011
Wood costs for many European pulp mills have fallen the past six months as the pulp market has weakened. In the Nordic countries, pulplog and wood chip prices have fallen 11-15 percent from last spring, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite the price decline, Europe continues to have some of the highest wood fiber costs in the world. - July 19, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
TFI Envision, Inc. of Norwalk, CT Gets a Handle on Lunch
Focus Housewares Group selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the branding and packaging for their new Amco Houseworks® product line - Lunch Buddies™. Introduced at the recent Chicago International Home + Housewares Show, these products proved to be an instant hit. - July 06, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Industry Intelligence Expands Content to Include Opinion and Analysis from Experts in Forest Product, Packaging and Food & Beverage
Industry Intelligence Inc. expands its market intelligence content to include opinion and analysis from industry experts in forest product, packaging, pulp & paper and food & beverage. - June 15, 2012 - industry intelligence, inc.
How to Select Critical Control Points for X-ray Systems
Mettler Toledo Safeline X-ray has developed a webinar which looks at the best locations on a production line for x-ray inspection. The free webinar 'How to Select Critical Control Points for X-ray Systems' is available on-demand and helps food and pharmaceutical manufacturers improve product safety by choosing the most effective location for inspection equipment. - June 15, 2012 - Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Global Trade of Lumber Up 25 Percent the Past Two Years, with Signs of Better Times Ahead for the Lumber Industry
International trade of softwood lumber increased in 2011 after two years of decline. Imports were up to China, Japan, Spain and South Korea while they fell in the US, the UK, France and Egypt. In Europe, lumber prices might have bottomed and could start increasing if additional supply doesl not outpace higher demand. - June 02, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
You Reusable Bag Launched New Site to Serve Overseas Buyers
One professional manufacturer and exporter of eco-bags in Qianku Wenzhou, China is You Reusable Bag. The company produces high quality reusable environment friendly bags from 100% recycled materials. - June 02, 2012 - You Reusable Bag
"Modified & Controlled Atmosphere Packaging (MAP & CAP) Market to Reach $10.42bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global MAP & CAP market will reach a value of $10.42bn in 2012, as companies and organisations across a number of sectors seek to exploit increased consumer demand for prolonged shelf life and convenience. - June 02, 2012 - visiongain
Challenges and Benefits of Achieving Sustainability in Packaging Featured in Four-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Industry Intelligence Inc.
Topics addressed at four Industry Intelligence Inc. webinars included: packaging preferences of the eco-consumer shopper, lifecycle analysis, green messaging and closing the loop. - June 01, 2012 - industry intelligence, inc.
Manufacturers of Labeling Machines, Laser Systems & Lubricants Join IndustrialLeaders.com
Industrial Leaders approves manufacturers of industrial lasers, labeling systems and lubricants for its trade portal & marketplace. - May 31, 2012 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Crownhill Packaging’s ExpandOS™ Are Next Generation of Eco-Friendly Void Fills
Crownhill Packaging adopts patented ExpandOS™ void fills in an effort to move closer to producing a carbon neutral environmental footprint. - May 30, 2012 - Crownhill Packaging
"Cosmetics Packaging Market to be Worth $24.0bn in 2012" Says New Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global cosmetics packaging market will reach a value of $24.0bn in 2012, as emerging market demand and premiumisation in developed country cosmetics increase the quantity and value of cosmetics packaging. - May 30, 2012 - visiongain
Crownhill Packaging Name Synonymous with Eco-Friendliness Thanks to Environmental Programs
There is no denying that Crownhill Packaging, Canada’s leading “green” shipping and packaging company, is serious about maintaining the earth. Despite being in a field known for waste, Crownhill has established itself as eco-friendly through its belief in supporting and... - May 28, 2012 - Crownhill Packaging
Diamond Packaging Wins Two Awards in 2011 FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition
Diamond’s awards showcase its folding carton decorating capabilities, including foil stamping and embossing. - May 18, 2012 - Diamond Packaging
Outlook Group’s Thinner Liner Adds Efficiencies, Cost Savings, and a Sustainable Advantage to Labeling
In an industry that is constantly striving for cost savings and sustainable packaging design, Outlook Group’s MICROLINER® stands apart as an answer to both. Their commercialized MICROLINER® solution delivers a label on a 48 gauge thin liner – less than ½ of the liner... - May 09, 2012 - Outlook Group
Pneumatic Actuator Now Offering Infinite Number of Stroke Positions
SMC continues to make waves as an industrial innovator. The most recent offer is their Series MPC, the multi-position cylinder. Series MPC is a unique and inexpensive way to give customers an infinite number of adjustable stroke positions. "We needed a way to make multi-positioning available... - May 05, 2012 - SMC Corporation of America
Packaging Provider Outlook Group Recertified as a G7 Master Printer
Outlook Group has been re-certified as a G7 Master Printer by IDEAlliance. G7 Master status is granted to physical facilities qualified to use the G7 Proof-to-Print Process and uses the most modern technology, techniques, and press controls to produce a close visual match from proof to print. The... - April 29, 2012 - Outlook Group
China Log and Lumber Imports Down in 1Q/12, with Russia and New Zealand Suppliers Hit the Hardest, While North America Gained Market Share
China’s demand for logs and lumber fell in late 2011 and early 2012 because of their slowing housing market. However, over the past ten years, importation of wood products has increased dramatically, as reported in the Wood Resource Quarterly. Lately, North American log and lumber exporters have increased their market share in China at the expense of exporters in Russia and New Zealand. - April 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
"Personal Care Packaging Market to be Worth $40.99bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the personal care packaging market will reach a value of $40.99bn in 2012, as companies and organisations across the world continue to exploit the potential of the burgeoning Asian and Latin American markets. - April 21, 2012 - visiongain
"Metal Packaging Market to be Worth $113.9bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global metal packaging market will reach a value of $96.0bn in 2012, as emerging market demand drives metal packaging market growth. - April 20, 2012 - visiongain
Lee M. Schiller Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Lee M. Schiller, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of International Packaging. About Lee M. Schiller Lee M. Schiller is the President and Owner of G/B International Packing Services,... - April 19, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Corporate Traffic Enhances Focus on Safety, Streamlines Risk-Management Practices
3PL Creates New Position, Promotes Industry Veteran to Director of Risk Management. - April 18, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
"Global FMCG Packaging Market Will Reach $485.4bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
As the global FMCG packaging market undergoes regional shifts and demographical change, the industry is likely to experience several challenges. - April 14, 2012 - visiongain
Global Sawlog Prices Fell in Late 2011, Especially in Lumber Export-Oriented Countries Such as Western Canada, Finland, Sweden, Russia and New Zealand
Weakening lumber markets in Asia and Europe reduced demand for sawlogs in many countries late last year. As a result, log prices in a number of the major lumber-producing countries in the world fell during the second half of 2011, according to the market report the Wood Resource Quarterly. - April 04, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Flexo Plate Digital Open House 2012
Flexo Plate Digital, a leading flexographic repro house in Asia announced plans to unveil its newest digital flat top dot plate making system at a technology showcase and open house on April 17, 2012. The event will be held at the company’s factory in Jakarta, Indonesia. - March 30, 2012 - Flexo Plate Digital
Tier-Rack Corp. is Busy This Year
This new year has brought about more activity than last year. - March 30, 2012 - Tier-Rack Corp.
FastTrak FlexiPak Provides Consumer Products in "Green" Pouches in Four Months or Less
EnVision and Coyote Launch Rapid Conversion Capability for Pre-Made Pouches - March 16, 2012 - EnVision Flexible Packaging, Inc.
Major Airlines Adopt Use of Lightweight, High-Tech Containment Bags for Transporting Bodies and Human Remains
BioSeal Systems in San Diego has recently helped secure permission by several major airlines to transport non-embalmed human remains in its patented, lightweight material used in making body bags. Until recently, airline regulations largely required that remains be shipped in heavier, more expensive Ziegler cases. The development affords the death community around the world with a more affordable option. - March 15, 2012 - BioSeal Systems
Interstate Container to Exhibit GREENCOAT® & ComboPAC™ at Midwest Poultry Federation Convention 2012
Interstate Container will exhibit GREENCOAT boxes and ComboPAC bins at Booth # 1006 – 1008 during Midwest Poultry Federation Convention 2012 from March 14 – 15, 2012. - March 14, 2012 - INDEVCO Group
Constar International Partner with Systech Illinois for R&D Testing of PET Bottles Using Oxygen Permeation Analysers
A global leader in the development and manufacturing of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic packaging, Constar find the Systech Illinois 8700 oxygen permeation analyser an invaluable R&D resource for the development of their new packaging - March 10, 2012 - Systech Illinois
DMG Productions to Feature Nonpareil on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
Unique Applications and Innovations for the Potato - March 05, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
"The Glass Packaging Market Will Reach $34.8bn in 2012" According to a New Study by Visiongain
As the global glass packaging market undergoes regional shifts and technological changes, the industry will have to respond with innovation and flexibility. Growth will be uneven across regions, while developed markets are maturing; emerging markets appear to be pivotal for the industry growth. - March 03, 2012 - visiongain
Bionostics Sponsors MassBio’s Massachusetts CRO/CMO Symposium
Bionostics, a worldwide leader in proprietary calibrator, quality control, and cGMP reagent final fill and finish to the diagnostics and medical device industries, today announced its major sponsorship of the inaugural one-day Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) CRO/CMO Symposium. - February 23, 2012 - Bionostics
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Manufacturers Declined in the 4Q/11 as Pulp Prices Fell – with Global Wood Fiber Price Indices Dropping 3.5%
Global demand for pulp has declined and pulp prices fell during the second half of 2011. As a consequence, prices for wood fiber, the highest cost component when producing pulp, were down throughout the world, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Global Wood Fiber Indices for softwood and hardwood fiber declined 3.5% from the 3Q/11. - February 21, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Poly Bag Packaging Manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags Promotes Poly Drawtape Bags for Hotels and Retailers
Specialist custom bag company Excellent Poly Bags is presenting its line of drawtape poly bags as an ideal solution for trade show, retail, and hotel-based clients’ plastic packaging needs. - February 11, 2012 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
Masterpak to Exhibit PE Films for Fresh Produce Industry at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2012
Masterpak will showcase agricultural, horticultural, and industrial polyethylene (PE) films at Booth B-10, Hall 8.2, during FRUIT LOGISTICA 2012. - February 08, 2012 - INDEVCO Group