Packaging & Containers News
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Identipak, Inc. is Chosen to Manufacturer the Sample for the Best Selling Product Detoxygen by Dr. Brandt
Unit dose sampling innovation’s company Identipak, Inc. announced today it had been chosen by the prestigious company Cosmetic Dermatology, Inc, to manufacture the sample for their Innovative Best Selling product Detoxygen by Dr. Brandt. Identipak is a Promotional Sampling Company dedicated... - December 10, 2010 - Identipak
KeepCup’s New Website a Triumph in Web Design
Lava creates a fun and user-friendly web design for customers and their client. - December 08, 2010 - Lava Web Creations
European Sawmills’ Profitability is Being Squeezed by High Log Costs and Declining Lumber Prices
Sawlog costs in Europe have gone up more than lumber prices the past year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the expected decline in lumber consumption, many sawmills in Europe are considering reductions in their operating rates. As a consequence, prices for sawlogs are likely to drop from their two–year highs in the coming months. - December 07, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., Makes Commitment to Renewable Energy by Becoming a Member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., announced it has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company sets goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run operations on 100 percent renewable energy. - November 29, 2010 - LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Systech Illinois, to Exhibit at the Emballage Packaging Exhibition, EMEA’s Premier Event for the Food Packaging Industry, 22-25 November 2010, in Paris, France
Systech Illinois, foremost manufacturers of gas analysis equipment for the food packaging industry, will showcase extensive product line samples at the Emballage Packaging Exhibition in Paris from today. - November 24, 2010 - Systech Illinois
US Demand for Degradable Plastics to Rise Nearly 11% Annually Through 2014
In the early 2000s, interest in environmentally friendly products gained strength and at the same time, the availability of biodegradable plastics increased significantly due to expansions by key producers. - November 19, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry in the 3Q/10 Were Close to the Highest Level in Two Years
The cost for wood fiber accounts for almost 60 percent of the total production costs when manufacturing pulp. Both softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices, SFPI and HFPI, have increased about six percent over the past year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 18, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Webinar to Showcase Pre-Production Software for Folding Carton, Display and Corrugated Packaging Industries
Joint MetaCommunications and Solarsoft Business Systems webinar demonstrates the new Workgroups 2010 R2 for Packaging workflow solution - November 12, 2010 - MetaCommunications
PackagingSupplies.com Wins Weatherhead 100 Award
PackagingSupplies.com, a local Cleveland company, has won an award for being one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio over the past 5 years. - November 10, 2010 - Cleveland Packaging, Inc.
Paper Packaging Market to Reach $228.3 Billion in 2010
This report covers the paper packaging industry including customized paper packaging, affordable paper packaging, and sustainable paper packaging. - November 05, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
New Plastic Storage Tanks and Steel Storage Tanks Marketplace from IndustrialCOOP
The international business-to-business search engine and industrial trade portal debuts its latest offerings for stainless steel and plastic tanks for various industries. - October 31, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
The RB Dwyer Group Expands Into High Quality Web Offset Printing
They are introducing a new printing press for shrink sleeve labels, a first of its kind doing shrink sleeves. The labels provide gravure quality at a much lower cost. - October 31, 2010 - The RB Dwyer Group
Surface Guard® 112 Series Protective Film for Specially Coated Plastics & Countertops
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 112 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to adhere to a wide range of surfaces, including UV, AR, Anti scratch coated plastics, such as acrylics, PC and PET, and countertops. - October 30, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
Surface Guard® 69 Series Protective Film for High Gloss Applications
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 69 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including very high gloss plastics and painted metals. - October 29, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
CEDEX Plastics to Exhibit at PACK EXPO 2010
CEDEX Plastics will exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago from 31 October - 3 November 2010. The co-extruded polyethylene film manufacturer will be promoted at Booth # 4057 by Exopack. - October 29, 2010 - INDEVCO Group
New Marketplace to Buy & Sell Warehouse, Shipping, Shelving & Storage Equipment
IndustrialSAVER is now offering additional warehouse supplies, shipping materials, storage, shelving & material handling equipment on its marketplace. - October 29, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Topline Products Expands Manufacturing Capabilities with Installation of Blow Molding Equipment at Michigan Plant
Additional technology offers customers a North America and China option to support global color cosmetics launches - October 28, 2010 - Topline Products Company
MPI Label Systems of Ohio Expands Their National Presence with the Asset Purchase of ROI Printing Companies, LLC of Baltimore, Maryland
MPI Label Systems, a leader in custom printed labels, RFID tags, and labeling equipment and service, has announced the completion of an asset purchase of ROI Printing Companies, LLC. This latest acquisition by MPI adds another manufacturing operation totaling nine facilities throughout the country with over 550 employees and 35 sales locations. - October 28, 2010 - MPI Label Systems
Surface Guard® 96 Series Protective Films for Flat Painted Walls, Textured, Smooth, or Glossy Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 96 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including flat painted walls, textured surfaces, as well as smooth and glossy surface types. - October 16, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
MFGmatch.net Introduces Its Packaging Supplies & Equipment Online Marketplace
The custom manufacturing, automation and machining marketplace MFGmatch.net announces its packaging equipment offerings from hundreds of distributors and manufacturers - October 15, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Marking Tools, Labeling Machines and Equipment Marketplace Introduced Today
MFGmatch.net, the online B-to-B marketplace promoting custom-made U.S. products introduces its new latest offerings for labeling systems, equipment as well as plastic and metal labels - September 29, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
US Demand for Cups & Lids to Increase 4.4% Annually Through 2014
This study assesses the cup and lid market including food & beverage packaging and food service packaging. - September 24, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Identipak, Inc. Announces Implementation of Two Year Plan to Revamp Business Model
Unit dose sampling innovation’s company Identipak, Inc. announced today the implementation of its final Phase of a two year plan to revamp their business model, designed in partnership with Proses Technologies. Identipak is a Promotional Sampling Company dedicated to offer its clientele... - September 16, 2010 - Identipak
United Foam Expands Kissimmee, Florida, Fabrication Operations
United Foam’s Kissimmee, Florida, location has added water jet cutting capabilities to its foam fabrication operations. This new capability greatly expands United Foam’s south east operations by increasing manufacturing output, incorporating new materials, servicing new applications and... - August 19, 2010 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Fell in the 2Q/10 After Having Increased for 18 Months, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp industry benefited from lower wood fiber costs and higher product prices in the 2Q/10. Wood chip and pulpwood prices fell the most in the US, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Eastern Canada. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) fell for the first time since early 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Used Cardboard Boxes for Reuse
Sadlers Carton Stockholders Limited, specialist buyers and suppliers of used cardboard boxes for reuse have launched a new website. - August 14, 2010 - Sadlers Carton Stockholders Ltd
Walsroder Packaging Expands Sales Force
Walsroder Packaging, a leading provider of plastic and fibrous food casings, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Baarts to their national sales management team. Baarts will be working to manage and increase Walsroder's presence regionally and within strategic accounts. "The expansion... - August 12, 2010 - Walsroder Packaging
Topline Products Names Vincent Groccia Chief Operating Officer; New COO Will be Responsible for Topline’s Global Operations
Topline Products Company Inc., a leader in innovative cosmetics packaging and products, has promoted Vincent Groccia to the position of Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for all global operations at Topline. Mr. Groccia’s previous position at Topline was senior vice president,... - August 11, 2010 - Topline Products Company
Fundraising with Cause Marketing Upstart Zag Enterprizes Generates Year-Long Returns
About Zag Enterprizes - Zag Enterprizes has products for nearly every charity, non-profit organization and event, specializing in cause marketing, officially licensed sports marketing and customizable promotional materials for non-profit fundraising. Zag Enterpizes offers safe, eco-friendly and BPA-free products, including stainless steel water bottles, that are unique while offering alternative fundraising solutions. - July 28, 2010 - Zag Enterprizes
Topline Products Continues Global Expansion with Acquisition of First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Topline Products Company Inc. announces opening of first manufacturing facility in United States with acquisition of Motor City Plastics Company in Dundee, Michigan. - July 28, 2010 - Topline Products Company
DACO and Teilhaber Mfg. Join Forces to Offer Quality Industrial Steel Shelving Solutions
Whether you have a supply room that needs organizing; product you need to store and organize in your stock room; or records you need to archive…boltless industrial steel shelving is the ideal solution. The simplicity of designing and installing the shelving, makes it a cost effective and time saving solution for your organizational, display and storage needs. - July 28, 2010 - Daco Corp
DACO Announces a New Addition to the MACX® Line of Bulk Containers
The environmentally conscious MACX48® 48x48 is reusable, 100% recyclable and unlike its wood counterparts, they will not splinter; harbor pests, pathogens or mold; and meet USDA / HACCP standards for direct food contact. Their smooth interiors can be easily cleaned and sterilized to meet sanitary requirements and because they are reusable and ultimately recyclable, they don’t need to end up in landfills. - July 28, 2010 - Daco Corp
Special Plastic Pallet Offer from Mad About Boxes
Mad About Boxes is celebrating another period of good fortune, announcing outstanding sales figures for the second quarter of 2010. As a thank you to customers, it is offering one of its most popular plastic pallets at a reduced price when bought as a pack of twelve. - July 26, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
Pierson Workholding Releases the SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System
The SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System is a powerful yet affordable step into vacuum workholding for manufacturers. The system is revolutionary in the fact that it converts compressed air into a powerful vacuum that exceeds the power of most conventional vacuum pumps. A Starter Package is available and consists of a vacuum chuck base, a vacuum generator and a connection kit. - July 19, 2010 - Pierson Workholding
IndustrialPR Debuts Its Packaging Machines and Packaging Supply Directory
The manufacturing news site unveils its new packaging equipment and supply trade portal to buy and sell packaging products worldwide. - July 14, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Business Development Advisory Announces a New Industry Report -- Packaging Paper Study and Opportunity Assessment
Business Development Advisory (BDA), a specialized management consulting firm focused on the paper and packaging industry, has completed a new study focusing on the segments and trends within the North American packaging paper market. The study identifies and evaluates over 100 individual segments within this $4.0 Billion paper market that consists of paper-based bags, wraps, liners, and labels. - July 11, 2010 - Business Development Advisory
New Industrial and Material Handling Equipment Marketplace from ForeignTRADEX
The American-European industrial trade portal ForeignTRADEX.com adds over 100 suppliers to its material handling equipment directory - July 07, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
WrenchMints, Inc. Sold in Private Equity Sale
WrenchMints, Inc., the Los Angeles based manufacturer of innovative wrench-shaped breath mints, announced today the closing of the sale of 100% of its stock to Anthony Priore, a 30-year marketing veteran, internet and ecommerce leader for an undisclosed amount. Mr. Priore will take over WrenchMints... - July 02, 2010 - WrenchMints, Inc.
UHF Gen2 RFID Tag with Optimum Performance
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading manufacture of RFID tags and readers, has developed its new UHF Gen2 RFID tag. The UHF tag operates at a frequency range of 860MHz to 960MHz and complies with ISO18000-6B and ISO18000-6C standards. - June 12, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit
The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group
Standard Register’s Freeman to Represent Industramark™ Business Unit on CSA Standards Committee
Cindy Freeman of Industramark, a Standard Register business unit, has been named to the voluntary CSA Standards Technical Subcommittee on Adhesive Labels. - June 04, 2010 - Industramark
HF RFID Jewellery Tag simplifies Custom Operation
DAILY RFID has recently unveiled RFID Jewellery tag for the jewelry industry, designed to tracking the movement of jewelry in market communities or other areas. With a read range up to 90cm (3 feet), it enhances security and avoids any loss of precious items. The 13.56MHz RFID jewelry tag can be... - May 27, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Shipping Software Return on Investment Calculator Included at Harvey Software's New Web Site
Harvey Software Inc. introduces a newly updated HarveySoft.com. Its newly redesigned web site presents more information about Harvey's flagship Computerized Parcel System (CPS™) multi-carrier shipping software in pages that are easier to understand and navigate. Using the latest web design ideas, the new site is built to make everything about solving shipping problems, from gathering facts to purchasing a CPS solution, quick and easy. - May 26, 2010 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Boise Inc. Implements Real-Time Costing System from Enterprise Performance Solutions
Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of innovative cost management solutions to the process manufacturing industry, today announced the successful implementation of its EPS Real-Time Costing system with paper products manufacturer, Boise Inc. The EPS Real-Time Costing system... - May 21, 2010 - Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc.
CAPS’ Container Repair and Cleaning Services Increase Lifespan of Reusable Containers
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) adds container cleaning and repair to their full line of container rental and container management services. - May 09, 2010 - Container and Pooling Solutions
New Bale Arm Containers from Mad About Boxes
Mad About Boxes now stocks a range of hardwearing bale arm containers. They stack when full using bale arms, which fold to allow empty containers to nest inside one another. This saves valuable transit and storage space, leading to significant cost savings. - April 21, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
Worldwide Industrial Unveils Its Packaging Supply and Equipment Buying Guide
The American-Asia import export portal welcomes invites companies worldwide sourcing packaging solutions to check out its latest offerings - April 21, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Low Profile Heat Sink Cools ASICs in Tight Packaging Systems
Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has introduced the ATS-56002 maxiFLOW® heat sink which is specially designed for cooling hot ASICS in narrow packages where space and airflow are limited. - April 18, 2010 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Mad About Boxes Slashes Attached Lid Container Prices
Mad About Boxes, the leading UK online plastic container supplier, is offering a 10% discount on all attached lid models. This will come as good news to customers looking for the best deals. - April 15, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
Rebuilding Haiti with Green Containers: a Safer Alternative to Conventional Construction
Green Container International Aid is responding to the crisis in Haiti with a long-term rebuilding plan that will design, develop and implement community centers, schools, and sustainable housing from recycling containers donations. - April 14, 2010 - Green Container International Aid