Carton, Case Packaging

Toy packaging merges sustainability, fun
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 7, 2012
Each of these planet-friendly playthings is packaged in a 100-percent recyclable corrugated box printed with soy inks, with no twist ties or plastic wrap. More
New KLEENEX pack has a cool touch
John Kalkowski, February 6, 2012
Vacumet has teamed up with Graphic Packaging for an exciting product launch for KLEENEX Cool Touch Tissues, a tissue that releases a cool sensation to soothe sore noses. The two companies developed a holographic brushed aluminum pattern tinted with a blue hue to convey the tissue's benefit. More
Robotic case packer
Posted by John Kalkowski, February 5, 2012
The AR Series robotic case packer offers solutions for packing bags, bottles, cases, cans, bundles, etc. into boxes or any other rigid container. It can be standard or custom-designed for your precise needs. Its operation is simple: no flap holder needed thanks to robotic motion. Robotic case packers can also use single or dual robots, depending on your scale of production. This option is also ideal for customers with a wide range of product types. Moreover, with its integrated vision, it can pick up different kinds of products (multi-pick) and randomly-oriented items before packing them into cases.

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Wines get image boost in eco-friendly packaging

Posted by John Kalkowski, February 3, 2012

The wine market is on the move in terms of consumption, variety of wines offered, and what constitutes suitable packaging. Just a few years ago, there were no serious alternatives to the glass bottle, but the market has changed dramatically. Wine now comes in pouches, PET bottles, bags-in-box, carton packs and metal cans. The increasing possibilities are gaining acceptance with wine-makers and consumers.
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Paper packaging materials to reach 223.9 metric tons by 2015
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 3, 2012
According to an industry report, the market for paper packaging is expected to see a variety of shifts in the coming months, thanks to advancements in technology and increased interest in packaging sustainability. More
Kellogg's label takes healthy eating to heart
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 3, 2012
The company has added its Heart Healthy Selection logo on nine cereal varieties, indicating high-fiber content and other wholesome product attributes. More
Theater toasts ‘The Princess Bride' with wines
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 3, 2012
The label and packaging of new wines from the Alamo Drafthouse celebrates the beloved tale of romance and swordplay on its 25th anniversary. More
Innovative tissue packaging nothing to sniffle about
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 1, 2012
Consumers sometimes match the design of packages, such as tissue cartons, to the decor of the rooms they'll be used in. More
Packaging targets beer-drinking women
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 27, 2012
Chick Beer—a beverage crafted by a woman, for women—puts a traditionally male-associated product in packaging with a distinctively feminine touch. More
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