Carton, Case Packaging

New packaging for bank checks is organized, secure, efficient
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, January 25, 2012
CheckFolio's design aligns multiple checkbooks neatly in a slim, compact folio—enabling consumers to more conveniently receive, store and access personal checks. More
Tea packager installs Linx printers
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 23, 2012
Fair-trade tea manufacturer Clipper Tea recently installed four Linx 7300 continuous ink jet printers. The machines are being used to print "best before" dates and traceability codes onto boxes. More
Top-load case packer
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 20, 2012
The DTL-240 high-speed, fully automated case packer is designed to pack various flat-bagged products into RSC/HSC cases or trays at speeds up to 240 products per minute, or 30 cases per minute. More
Market trends report offers business predictions for paperboard packaging
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, January 18, 2012
The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has released the Trends: Industry Outlook and Market Data Report, the definitive analysis of what lies ahead for the paperboard packaging industry. More
Smurfit Kappa promo packaging nabs award
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 10, 2012
The company's 'Sticks-Like' promotional pack received a WorldStar award in the Household category from the World Packaging Organisation. The pack also received nods in the 2011 Starpack Awards and 2010 UK Packaging Awards. More
Outserter
John Kalkowski, January 8, 2012
The ECOM is the latest innovation in outserting for those who wish to reduce their labor costs and increase line speeds. The ECOM (Extended Capacity Outsert Module) is a self-contained unit.Users can pre-load up to 24 trays while reducing operating costs. A shelf is provided for tray preparation and staging, and the finger-safe conveyance system makes loading trays quick, safe, and ergonomically friendly. Users will also save on material costs, as covered or sleeved trays are not required. It offers a small footprint and fast, tool-less changeovers. More
L.A. Sheriff recovers stolen pallets at plastic recycler
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, January 6, 2012
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Industrial Plastics Theft Task Force pulled off a major pre-Christmas arrest at a South L.A. plastic recycler. On Dec. 21, 2011, more than $250,000 worth of illegally obtained pallets were recovered. More
Tea company brews redesigned packaging
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 3, 2012
Flora Tea turned to design firm Abstract Group to come up with new packaging that would be easy to put together and shelf-friendly. The resulting package resembles a flower and mirrors the product's floral ingredients. More
Distinctive design keeps water brand looking cool
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 2, 2012
The design of the bottle, fashioned to resemble a glacier, evokes the water's natural origins. The bottler is the only company with rights to tap into Iceland's Olfus Spring. More
Zippy new carton is revolutionary
Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, January 1, 2012
Zipbox, A NEW CARTON TECHNOLOGY that consists of a poly-coated paperboard carton incorporating an integral plastic header with an attached zipper, could revolutionize consumer cartoning. An innovative package format that combines the stability of a carton with the convenience of a resealable flexible package, Zipbox facilitate direct-filling of products without needing an inner liner. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, Dec. 13
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, December 13, 2011
People, services, awards and news impacting the packaging industry. More
Vertical stacker
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, December 9, 2011
The Automated Upstacker is designed to stack products vertically in preparation for case packing, shrink or stretch wrapping and cartoning applications. More
Website educates consumers on carton recycling
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, December 8, 2011
To increase awareness about carton recycling, the Carton Council and Earth911 Inc. are teaming up to help people recycle more. A new section on Earth911.com was built to specifically address the ins and outs of carton recycling, and Earth911 and the Carton Council will work on stories throughout the year containing facts, tips and ideas to help people improve their knowledge about carton recycling. More
Business magazine lauds packaging company
Posted by John Kalkowski, December 5, 2011
Packsize International has announced that the company holds position No. 60 on the Forbes magazine's list of America's Most Promising Companies. This list features 100 privately held up-and-comers with compelling business models, strong management teams, notable customers, strategic partners, and precious investment capital. More
Belgium film maker improves roll shipping with lightweight cradle
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, December 2, 2011
Specialty film and tape manufacturer Nitto Europe is using fiber cradles that are 40 percent less expensive than the previous wooden blocks yet stand up to the rigors of international shipping. Made from recycled material, the protective packaging is also recyclable, supporting the company's "green" initiatives. More
Quality care from processing to packaging
Edited by Lisa McTigue Pierce, December 1, 2011
Vacuum conveying gently handles Traditional Medicinals' delicate blended teas and protects its workers while boosting line capacity by 20 percent in preparation for future growth. More
Retail-ready packaging beckons U.S. market
John Kalkowski, December 1, 2011
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Quick makeover
Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, November 29, 2011
L'Oréal Canada needed to set up a packaging line in Montreal for hair coloring products-fast. Sales of the company's new INOA brand ammonia-free hair color packaged in 0.28-oz. tubes was booming, and the plant had only four months to begin large volume production of the new product. The highlight of the solution was a new, small robot that could handle the small tubes. More
Iowa home to largest corrugated recycling plant
George C Ford, November 27, 2011
As the Cedar Rapids-Linn County Solid Waste Agency was preparing to stop accepting cardboard at its two landfills in 1990s, a $500 million capital investment in the Corridor provided a ready market for the banned material. At the time, it was the largest single corporate capital investment in Cedar Rapids history. More
LCA study compares eco impact of three different shipping cases
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, November 23, 2011
Commissioned by Mills Industries and conducted by SymbioSus, the life-cycle analysis (LCA) study investigated the cradle-to-cradle environmental impact of a corrugated polypropylene case, a corrugated paper case and an injection-molded high-density polyethylene tote. More