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John Souza, Industry Veteran, Joins CardPak® as Vice President of Strategic Development
With impressive year over year organic growth, Solon Ohio's CardPak expands executive team in support of significant new opportunities and market potential. - December 12, 2012 - CardPak, Inc.
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
Rotech Machines Expand Their RF1 Stack to Stack Feeder Range with the Introduction of a New Pharma System
With the growing demand for datamatrix barcoding on cartons, Rotech have developed a system, specifically targeted at the pharmaceutical industry that allows for a carton to be fed, printed, scanned and, if necessary, rejected, all within much the same footprint of their standard RF1 stack to stack feeder range. - October 06, 2012 - Rotech Machines Limited
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
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
Better Business Bureau Recognizes VIDACASA's Commitment to Excellence
VIDACASA™ is pleased to announce today that it has met all Better Business Bureau (BBB) standards and is now an Accredited Business in the US and Canada. - July 13, 2012 - VIDACASA
The Newest Family Member of Freshness
VIDACASA has built its reputation as a cold food display system that can keep food at 39°F up to 6 hours, no ice, mess, or electricity required. Now with the release of the iTherm Hot Cell™, VIDACASA™ diningware can be used interchangeably for both hot and cold. This reusable, cost-effective solution ensures chefs have to flexibility to deliver food at the ideal temperature, no matter the cuisine. - June 22, 2012 - VIDACASA
VIDACASA Brings a New Level of Freshness to ARAMARK & Fairmont Raffles Hotels International Inc
VIDACASA diningware will be featured in ARAMARK’s 2012 Sourcebook Vol. 2 from May 2012 until January 1, 2013, and as of March 1, 2012 VIDACASA is now a preferred vendor of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International inc. - June 12, 2012 - VIDACASA
CardPak Announces Promotion of Seth Duckworth to Vice President Sales & Marketing
CardPak expands Seth Duckworth’s role to leverage his sales and packaging expertise and experience. CardPak is the pioneer in developing sustainable, eco-friendly, and visually appealing paperboard packaging for global consumer marketers across the globe. - May 17, 2012 - CardPak, Inc.
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
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
Curtius Technologies Inc. to Showcase a Fully Upgraded High-Speed Envelope-Making Machine at DRUPA 2012 in Germany
Curtius Technologies Inc., a well-established name in the pre-owned envelope converting machine industry will be exhibiting a completely reconstructed and upgraded high-speed envelope-making machine at DRUPA in Germany on May 3 - 16, 2012, in Booth B28, Hall 11. - March 21, 2012 - Curtius Technologies Inc.
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.
Expert Global Solutions and Mark Design Solutions Tie-Up for Equipment Configurator Implementations in USA
Expert Global Solutions Inc. (EGS) and Mark Design Solutions (MDS) have entered into an agreement, wherein EGS will be the system integrator for US market for CADECplus Equipment Configurator developed and marketed by Mark Design Solutions Pvt Ltd. EGS and MDS share a long business association and... - March 05, 2012 - Mark Design Solutions Pvt Ltd
Live Drum Spiral Conveyor Reaches New Heights
At close to 20 feet in height, this is one of the tallest Live Drum Spirals that Nercon has manufactured. There are 17 tiers with cases travelling at 150 feet per minute. Live Drum Spiral Conveyors can attain higher elevations than competing high-tension spiral solutions because of the low-tension... - February 12, 2012 - Nercon
Packaging Provider Outlook Group Receives AIB Recognition for Food Contact Packaging at Wisconsin Plant
Outlook Group Corporation, a leading manufacturer of packaging products including labels, folding cartons, flexible packaging, direct mail, and contract packaging services announced today that its Neenah, WI, facility was awarded a Recognition of Accomplishment for Food Contact Packaging Safety... - February 04, 2012 - Outlook Group
BJ’s Wholesale Club the First to Replace Coffee Can with Innovative Fres Bag™ Package
Citing enhanced flavor preservation and logistical cost savings, BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its 40 oz canned ground coffee with a new, flexible package designed by Fres-co System USA, Inc. - January 07, 2012 - Fres-co System USA, Inc.
Food Packaging Experts NEPack.com Promote Competitively Priced Stand Up Pouches for Liquids and Snacks
NEPack.com is educating food manufacturers about its wide range of affordable stand up pouches for snacks, liquids, and more. - December 25, 2011 - NEPack.com Stand Up Pouches
Protective Packaging Provides Corrosion Protection for the World’s Largest Radio Telescope (ALMA)
When it comes to protecting and transporting the world's largest telescope, effective protective packaging and corrosion protection is critical. - October 25, 2011 - Protective Packaging Corporation
O.Berk’s Syrup Bottles Easily Handle Sticky Situations
With their 28mm necks, O.Berk’s Laboratory Syrup Bottles are easy to fill and pour and their tamper-proof design keeps their contents safe and secure. - September 29, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Questica Issues Its' Latest Whitepaper: Free the Mind - Turning Budget Preparation Into a Force for Good
Budgeting can be a useful management tool that helps an organization to achieve its goals, or just a collection of financial data that is regarded as an irrelevant but necessary evil. - September 15, 2011 - Questica Inc.
Plascon Group Named to INC 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Plascon Group, a flexible packaging manufacturing company based in Traverse City, MI, has been included in Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 list represents one of the most important sectors of the American economy, independent... - September 13, 2011 - Plascon Group
Questica is Pleased to Share the Results of a Recent Customer Satisfaction Survey
Over a period of two weeks, a cross section of customers participated in focusing on the TeamBudget product, Customer Support, and Questica’s TeamBudget Tuesday training sessions. - September 13, 2011 - Questica Inc.
Rotech Launch New Range of Stack to Stack Feeders
Automatic - The RF1 Range The Rotech RF1 range of automatic stack to stack feeding systems are designed to handle a wide range of products. One system has the ability to serve several production lines and offers fast changeover between batches. Fitted with the right type of printer/labeller these... - September 11, 2011 - Rotech Machines Limited
Moment of Truth; O.Berk’s New Domed Ovals Deliver
Successful CPG brands don't just decorate packaging. They dress their products with distinction, impact and one singular goal: to inspire action. As consumers roam the aisles and peruse the shelves, they’re sizing up your product alongside the competition. Only one brand will win. At that... - August 25, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Educational Seminar for Manufacturers
An educational seminar, focused on providing manufacturers with the latest research in corrosion and recent innovations in finishing lines will be held at K-State Salina on Wednesday, August 24 at 12:30. The first session will be presented by Dr. Vicki Gelling of North Dakota State University. Dr. - August 23, 2011 - Kasa Companies
Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11 Completes Its First Budget Cycle with Questica’s TeamBudget
After purchasing TeamBudget Operating and Salaries, Wetaskiwin, which is responsible for 12 schools in central Alberta, has completed both budget iterations for their 2011 budget cycle. They have noticed a significant savings in the time required to prepare and rework the various aspects of the... - August 23, 2011 - Questica Inc.
Protective Packaging Announces Corrosion Prevention Services
Protective Packaging has launched corrosion prevention services that are customized to fulfill corrosion prevention requirements in a large scale. Companies are now able to reduce refurbishment costs with protective packaging solutions and corrosion protection services. - August 19, 2011 - Protective Packaging Corporation
O.Berk Company Introduces Unishell® Steel Closures
Sleek and stylish, O.Berk’s Unishell® steel closures are an ideal choice for beauty, personal care and health care products, candles and aromatherapy items and food products, including coffees and teas. As beautiful as they are practical, these unique closures keep the threaded interior... - July 10, 2011 - O.Berk Company
CardPak Announces Senior Management Promotions
CardPak, a leader in developing sustainable packaging solutions for global consumer marketing companies, promotes four senior managers. - June 24, 2011 - CardPak, Inc.
Free EastPack Passes Remain One Week Short of Packaging Industry Tradeshow
With the Packaging Industry Tradeshow EastPack only one week away, Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc. has announced that they still have free passes to the event available to those interested in attending the New York show. EastPack will take place June 7th through June 9th at the Jacob K. Javits... - June 02, 2011 - Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Get Pumped with O.Berk’s Cylinder Collection of Foamer Dispensers
O.Berk is proud to introduce its Cylinder Collection of Foamer Dispensers, an end-to-end solution that includes containers, non-aerosol foam dispenser closures and overcaps. - May 18, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc. to Exhibit at EastPack in June
Liquid Packaging Solutions, a packaging machinery manufacturer in La Porte, Indiana, will exhibit a sampling of their machinery at the EastPack tradeshow in New York City June 7th through the 9th. - May 08, 2011 - Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc.
CardPak, Inc., the Paperboard Packaging Council and Solon Schools Team Up to Celebrate Earth Day
CardPak, the pioneer in developing and manufacturing environmentally-sustainable packaging, donated tree saplings to teach Roxbury Elementary school students about the natural renewability of paperboard packaging. Jerry Lamm, CFO of CardPak, explained, “We’re thrilled to once again have... - April 30, 2011 - CardPak, Inc.
Russell Schwartz Joins the Grayling Industries IBC Packaging Group
Former President and founder of a wholesale distribution company joins Grayling as the Western States Territory Manager for Intermediate Bulk Packaging Products. - April 29, 2011 - Grayling Industries, Inc
O.Berk’s Beveled Square Collection Makes It Smart to be Square
O.Berk Company’s Beveled Square Collection is a versatile family of square HDPE plastic bottles with distinctive beveled corners. - April 24, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Columbia’s Load Transfer Station with Pallet Cart
The LTS-C is capable of transferring products that are packaged in cases, barrels, drums, bags and pails from one pallet type to another, including Plastic, Chep and GMA pallets that are commonly used in both receiving and shipping applications. - April 17, 2011 - Columbia Palletizing
Plascon Group Named as One of the 2011 "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch"
Plascon Group has been recognized as one of the 2011 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Plascon Group will be honored at an awards ceremony during the seventh annual Michigan... - March 30, 2011 - Plascon Group
O.Berk Company Introduces the Elegant Hera Line
The perfect fusion of elegance and functionality make the flint glass rectangular-shaped Hera bottle a splendid suitor for your next perfume or cologne packaging product. - March 02, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Rotech Help Unwins to Grow Their Seed Business
Feeder 250 Thermal Transfer/Rotech help Unwins to grow their seed business. - February 24, 2011 - Rotech Machines Limited
O.Berk Introduces Precise Dosage Bottles
O.Berk Company’s Amber Glass Dropper Bottles, with the ability to deliver a very precise drop or dose available in 5ml, 10ml, 10ml Tall, 15ml, 20ml, 30ml, 50ml, and 100ml sizes, all with 18mm neck finishes. Closure options include a tamper-evident break-away band, available in a black or... - February 18, 2011 - O.Berk Company
O.Berk Company Predicts Top Five Packaging Trends in 2011
At the start of each New Year, along with the usual all-too-soon forgotten resolutions, many industry experts make predictions about where their industry is headed during the upcoming year, usually in the format of trends to watch. Here are O.Berk Company's, a 100 year old packaging distributor,... - February 03, 2011 - O.Berk Company
O.Berk Company Shines with Classique Jewel Jars
O.Berk is proud to introduce Classique Jewel Jars made from SAN plastic. Available in .5 oz. and 1 oz. (both with 43mm neck finish), 2 oz. (with 56mm neck finish) and 4 oz. (with 63mm neck finish) sizes. O. Berk's Classique Jewel Jars are an excellent choice for cosmetic creams, lotions and powders; they also pair beautifully with notions, beads and novelty items. Classique Jewel Jars will be featured at O.Berk's booth #5255 at WestPack. - January 19, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Holiday Campaign Exceeds Expectations. XtraPlast.com Presents Contributions to Organizations.
Hundreds of companies from across the United States came together between November 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 to help support the XtraPlast.com annual Giving Thanks and Giving Back Campaign. XtraPlast.com, a leading global packaging materials company, announced last November that it would... - January 12, 2011 - XtraPlast.com
Combi’s New Website Features Packaging Equipment in Action
Combi Packaging Systems recently launched its new, user-centered website, featuring intuitive navigation, optimized search capabilities and a wide array of videos and photo slideshows of Combi’s end-of-line packaging equipment in action. - December 09, 2010 - Combi Packaging Systems
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.
Mad About Boxes Offers New Euro Containers for Next Day Delivery
Mad About Boxes, the leading online plastic boxes retailer, has a new range of euro containers, which it is offering at bargain prices for next day delivery. - July 28, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
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
Help You Save Cost - New Type EPS Compactor
As a leading plastic recycling equipment supplier from China, Harden Industries Ltd. never stops developing advanced solid waste size reduction machines. Now, Harden announced availability of a new type of EPS compactors to effectively compress waste EPS, EPP, and XPS. - July 08, 2010 - Harden Industries Ltd.
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