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Sealant film
ECX-3000 is an efficient sealant film for standup pouches. The film features improved sustainability through source reduction, as less material is used per pouch, and decreased packaging costs through improved yield. Easy, linear tear properties eliminate the need for laser scoring. The film also features improved processing and performance as well as improved efficiency on laminators and pouc... > Read Full Article

S-pouch
The new S-pouch features an upright spout position that doesn't interfere with pouch graphics. The pouch also has a spout attachment, the ability to stand steadily and has a full filling capacity. Custom spouts and pouches are also available, from 300- to 2000-mL pouch capacity, and spout dias from 15 to 45 mm. > Read Full Article

Packaging redesign spices up salt brand
New resealable packaging gives Saxa and Skellerup salt more shelf presence, greater convenience. > Read Full Article

Stick-pack applications
Comprehensive development services are available for stick-pack applications. Support the initial concept stage through large-scale production, spanning dry and liquid market segments. Services also include product assessment, pouch sizing and material selection, engineering services including dosing system selection for free- and nonfree-flowing formulations, sampling and pilot production. > Read Full Article

Controlled-life film/bags
As an extension of the True Life Cycle (TLC) program, is a family of controlled-life packaging film/bags. The d2w controlled-life system is effective at protecting the environment while delivering value, the co. states. The films/bags will start to biodegrade in approximately 18 months, accelerated by exposure to ultraviolet light and temperatures in excess of 86 deg F. > Read Full Article

Converting - News

manroland VLF press for Standard Printing
OH packaging printing, converting firm installs 6-color, 73-in. XXL offset press for top sheet,... > Read Full Article

Sonoco ups paperboard, converted-products prices again
Substrate provider joins competitors in raising UCR paperboard grades by $60/ton, effective... > Read Full Article

Apstar diecutter expands capacity for Menasha Packaging
Four-color rotary diecutter at Santa Fe Springs, CA, plant turns out 4,500 sph for... > Read Full Article

RockTenn raises coated recycled paperboard price
On the heels of its containerboard price hike announced last Wednesday, the GA substrate... > Read Full Article

World food-container demand up 3.9% a year, says new study
Bags and pouches will remain the largest packaging type of food container by a wide margin,... > Read Full Article

Converting - CMM News

CMM Intl. 2009 Photo Gallery
The next best thing to being at the Stephens Convention Ctr. (Photos) > Read Full Article

Today's prepress perspectives on color management
Brand colors are vital in today's packaging for product promotion. CMM Intl. session speakers explained Wednesday how to get those colors right beginning with your prepress operation. (Photo) > Read Full Article

CMM Intl. New Products Roundup
The industry's leading suppliers are introducing tomorrow's technology at CMM today. (Photos) > Read Full Article

State of the Converting Industry: Down but clearly not out
From hot markets and employee training to tomorrow's print processes, outsourcing and sustainability, yesterday's industry editors panel at CMM Intl. 2009 covered it all. > Read Full Article

How to remedy your wrinkles
No, not the ones on your face. Tuesday's workshop at CMM provided attendees with a practical guide to wrinkle defects in converted products... > Read Full Article

Packaging World - Featured Article

EPS containers deliver for sanofi pasteurs vaccine shipments
Environmental advantages persuade sanofi pasteur to select expanded polystyrene containers to ship its vaccines; healthcare provider customers also benefit. > Read Full Article

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Bottle & label redesign evolution
Gentleman Jack was first introduced in 1988, and the brand had established a market that was primarily 25- to 34-year-old white males. > Read Full Article

Featured discussions
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Packaging Digest - Fill, Form/Fill/Seal News

Vf/f/s machine
The redesigned XPdius high-speed vf/f/s machine is designed to pack a variety of products including snackfood, petfood, meat, poultry, seafood, grain, powder, fresh and frozen produce, pharmaceuticals, baked goods and more. The machine has an open, user-accessible design that provides easy access to all operating functions, and has a film-splicing table and an easy-to-wind film roller assembly ... > Read Full Article

Vertical bagger
The SVI vertical bagging machine’s low height and numerous in-field upgrade options make the new bagger suitable for a wide range of food and nonfood applications. The combination allows the intermittent-motion SVI machines to produce bags with a corner seal as well as doy-style bags with optional zippers. > Read Full Article

Sealer
The MPS 6000 line of band sealers has been upgraded to improve the functionality of the control package. The sealer now has increased capacity of the sealing section, is more flexible and can handle a broader range of applications, the co. says. The new design allows for the easy customization of the machine, either at the time of order or in the field. > Read Full Article

Packaging World - Reclosable Packaging

Protein shakes launch in aluminum bottles
ABB (American Body Building) has introduced Pure Pro® 50 ready-to-drink shakes in recloseable, lightweight, 16-oz Alumi-Tek aluminum bottles from Ball Corporation. > Read Full Article

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging
Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013. > Read Full Article

Resealable packaging
Eagle Flexible Packagings Inno-Lok® Transverse Pre- Zippered Film System is a pre-zippered roll stock that can save up to 50% in zipper material and up to 15% in packaging material, according to the company. > Read Full Article

Compliance package
The child-resistant, senior-friendly Key-Pak® blister card from Keystone Folding Box Company provides a unique, cost-effective solution for clinical trials, compliance dosing, physicians samples and retail applications. > Read Full Article

Aluminum bottles
Ball's Alumi-Tek(R) Bottles are recloseable, lightweight aluminum bottles that are designed to keep beverages cool while giving consumers the option to re-cap and save the drink for later. > Read Full Article

Converting - Materials & Substrates

Amcor offers US$2 billion for parts of Alcan Packaging
Deal seeks to buy Global Pharma, Food Europe, Food Asia and Global Tobacco businesses from owner... > Read Full Article

Medical disposables benefit from Rollprint prototype lab
IL converter upgrades flexible-film and laminated product-development capabilities with addition... > Read Full Article

Inflation hits recycled-paperboard market
RockTenn, Graphic Packaging Intl. are the latest suppliers to raise substrate... > Read Full Article

Sonoco raises North American paperboard prices
$40/ton price increase for all uncoated recycled grades effective with shipments on Aug.... > Read Full Article

Caraustar to raise price $40/ton on all recycled paperboard grades
Increase effective with shipments on or after Aug.... > Read Full Article

Converting - Supplies & Services

Badger Plug marks 75th anniversary
From original wood core plugs to today's high-tech plastic-sleeve plugs, company has served... > Read Full Article

NEW BLOG: Your best prospects will see you now
Why time-honored principles to reach key customers don't always work, explains Tom... > Read Full Article

Tube, core, composite-can makers gain easy parts locator
Composite Can and Tube Institute to launch 911PARTS service on May... > Read Full Article

Packaging World - Pouches

OFF THE SHELF: Flexible packaging flexes its muscles
Packaging World Editor Pat Reynolds shows two examples--a full-body shrink label and a high-barrier clear pouch--of what flexible packaging can accomplish. > Read Full Article

U.K. fabric softener trial marks start of reusable revolution, says WRAP
A new trial being launched in the U.K. will see fabric softener sold in reusable pouches from vending machines. > Read Full Article

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging
Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013. > Read Full Article

Flexible packaging products
The Fasson Roll North America division of Avery Dennison Corporation has launched 7 flexible packaging products that are part of the Fasson® Rapid-Roll® FlexPak product line. > Read Full Article

IQF food packaging film
Brentwood Plastics' IQF food packaging film is a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film that seals at low temperatures and maximum form/fill/seal speeds, even with contaminants such as blood, fats, ice, dairy products or dry powders present. > Read Full Article