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Plascon Group Achieves BRC Certification for Manufacturing of Flexible Food Packaging
Plascon Group’s flexible packaging manufacturing plant in Traverse City, Michigan recently achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Food Safety Certification. BRC is a leading global quality and food safety certification program that is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Plascon manufactures film, bags and liners for the foodservice, food processing and bulk packaging industries. - August 16, 2013 - Plascon Group
Deacro Industries Launches New Website
Deacro Industries launches a new website after rebranding their image. - July 26, 2013 - Deacro Industries Ltd.
Educational Seminar for Manufacturers
An educational seminar, “LEAN as a Growth Strategy,” presented by industry experts Brad Muir and Gary Conner from Technical Change Associates will be held at the Courtyard Marriott, 3020 Riffel Drive, Salina, Kansas on Thursday, August 8th at 1:00pm, registration beginning at... - July 11, 2013 - Kasa Companies
Introducing Powerhouse MX Belts and Pulleys
Synchronous belt drive systems offer numerous benefits over conventional chain drives and many gear systems. When considering total investment costs, POWERHOUSE MX® belts typically last three times longer than roller chain drive systems, and POWERHOUSE MX® pulleys typically last ten times longer. The total cost of ownership for a POWERHOUSE MX® drive is significantly less than a roller chain drive. The lack of metal-to-metal part wear and lubrication requirements ensures a low maintenance drive. - June 06, 2013 - B&B Manufacturing
Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions Certified as a G7 Master Printer for Flexographic and Lithographic Presses
Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions has been re-certified as a G7 Master Printer by IDEAlliance. This certification includes Outlook Group’s flexographic and lithographic printing presses. This marks the first time Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions has obtained G7... - May 30, 2013 - Outlook Group
Liquid Packaging Solutions Offers Turntable Special in May
Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc., a LaPorte, Indiana based packaging machine manufacturer, has discounted prices for 45" stainless steel turntables through the month of May. Both loading and accumulating turntables are currently available from LPS for $3,300.00. - May 03, 2013 - Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc.
The Apsolute II Thermal Inkjet Printer
As the UK distributor for the APS range of TIJ printers and inks, Rotech have recently taken delivery of their first Apsolute II printers which have a number of significant new innovations. The Apsolute II Controller All systems start with a standard Apsolute II controller to which upgrade packs... - March 28, 2013 - Rotech Machines Limited
PackagingConnections.com – Knowledge Sharing on "Printing Inks": An Informative Report for All Packaging/Printing Professionals
PackagingConnections.com “providing online packaging services and consultancy worldwide” has now focussed on a different vertical of Packaging. The company has released its first technical report on “Fundamentals of Printing Inks.” The report is a beginner’s guide on... - March 23, 2013 - Packaging Connections
Packaging Provider Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions Receives AIB Recognition for Food Contact Packaging at Wisconsin Plant
Outlook Group Packaging & Printing Solutions, 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... - March 03, 2013 - Outlook Group
Shelve Your Taxes with the UniKeep Tax Organizer
Colorful Tax Organization Made Easy with Enclosed Storage Set That Fits on Shelf or File Cabinet While Keeping Documents Safe - March 01, 2013 - Univenture, Inc
Cheryl Browsky Named Marketing Manager for CardPak®
CardPak’s continued growth has resulted in the need for an experienced marketing professional to help catapult awareness of the paperboard packaging company’s latest creative products and services. - February 20, 2013 - CardPak, Inc.
Veteran Paperboard Converting Manager Dave Burkhart Joins CardPak®
CardPak’s growing management team welcomes industry veteran, Dave Burkhart, as Converting Manager. - January 24, 2013 - CardPak, Inc.
Leister Technologies AG to Debut New Automatic Welder at IRE 2013
Leister Technologies AG, the worldwide leader in plastic welding and hot air equipment, will debut its new UNIROOF E 40 mm automatic welder to the North American roofing audience at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), February 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. With its 1.6-inch overlap nozzle, the... - January 20, 2013 - Leister Technologies, LLC
Lisa Lisa Biber, CPA, Joins CardPak® as Senior Accountant
With impressive year over year organic growth, CardPak expands administrative team by adding Lisa Biber, CPA, an experienced Senior Accountant. - January 11, 2013 - CardPak, Inc.
Ishida Europe Packing Solution Boosts Czech Confectionery Manufacturer's Efficiency Levels
Ishida Europe, a leading supplier of automated weighing and packaging equipment, is providing a unique packaging solution to increase a popular confectionery company's efficiency levels. Ishida Europe is now providing POEX Velké Mezi?í?í, a leading Czech confectionery... - December 28, 2012 - Ishida Europe
CardPak’s Tremendous Business Growth Leads to Expansion in Ohio
Paperboard packaging manufacturer announces significant capital investment with the purchase of a new facility in Aurora, Ohio. - December 20, 2012 - CardPak, Inc.
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.