Packaging Digest - November 1, 2002

Album-style cartons made with a new solid fiberboard composite eliminate the need for corrugated components for 'at least a ten-percent savings.'

• Full-body shrink sleeves race ahead
• Quick-change labeler handles bottle variety
• Raising integration to a new level
• Machinery shipments declined in 2001 to $4.8 billion
• Joint pain supplements align and be counted
• Foam packaging cushions the blow
• Shapely glass bottles pass inspection
• Spirited 'spider' takes bottle handling to new heights
• Looking better with shrink-sleeve labels
• Rackable pallet facilitates kit assembly