Labeling

The labeling channel includes labeling machinery, pressure-sensitive labels, spot labels, tamper-evident labels, print-and-apply labels, shrink sleeve labels, packaging inserts, print-and-apply applicators, shrink sleeve equipment and much more.

Walmart unveils "Great For You" front-of-pack icon

Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 8, 2012
Development of the "Great For You" icon—which will appear on hundreds of foods—is part of Walmart's initiative to make food healthier and healthier food more affordable. Items with the "Great For You" icon must meet rigorous nutrition criteria, pulled from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the FDA, the USDA and Institute of Medicine (IOM). More
Interactive makeup pack speaks to consumer passion points

Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 8, 2012
Urban Decay's Book of Shadows IV lets consumers download tutorial videos on how to apply the makeup through QR codes printed on enclosed "Look" cards. Users then plug their smartphone into the portable speaker provided in the package to help recreate the stunning looks. More
Big G cereals get radical with limited-edition retro packaging

Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 8, 2012
General Mills and Atari partner on five 80's themed retro packages, available exclusively at Target stores. Consumers are drawn to nostalgia, and that's exactly what Big G is bringing to the table this year with graphics from Atari classics like Asteroids, Centipede and Missile Command featured on the back of each participating cereal. 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
Tanimura & Antle packs new lettuce for more efficient pallet loads

Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 2, 2012
Packaged in a smaller compact clamshell, Tanimura & Antle's new greenhouse grown lettuce is packaged to deliver 35 percent more product per pallet in an attractive retail package with a new forward facing tamper-evident label. More
2-D or not 2-D?

Lisa McTigue Pierce, February 2, 2012
Quick Response (QR) codes are popping up on packages everywhere and smartphone users are becoming more comfortable using them. Should you add one to your product? If so, how? More
New product shakes out when existing package is repurposed

Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, February 1, 2012
Kraft's Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits puts an existing item into existing packaging technology to make a new product. More
QR do's and don'ts

Lisa McTigue Pierce, January 31, 2012
Should you add a QR code to your package? They offer several benefits for marketers. Here are some key takeaways on how to do it right. More
Candy packaging error spurs Walgreens recall

Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, January 31, 2012
The company is recalling certain lots of its 13-oz chocolate covered raisins bags. Due to a labeling mixup, the product could contain allergens such as peanuts, almonds and soy. More
Who you gonna call?

Lisa McTigue Pierce, January 31, 2012
So you've decided to add a QR code to your package to better communicate and/or interact with consumers. Now what? Where do you start? Here's a list of various technologies available to help you find and assess the best one for your project. More

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Teledyne Dalsa

Teledyne DALSA is a world leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for the machine vision market. Teledyne DALSA image sensors, cameras, smart cameras, frame grabbers, software, and vision solutions are used... more
SATO

SATO is a pioneer and leading global provider of integrated Automatic Identification and Data Collection solutions that leverage barcode and RFID technologies. SATO manufactures innovative, reliable auto-identification systems and offers complete... more
ECONOCORP, INC.

ECONOCORP, INC. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of ECONOSEAL cartoning, trayforming, and casepacking caters to moderate volume users and features simplicity in design, operation, and maintenance. ECONOSEALS handle paperboard and corrugated... more
QuickLabel Systems

QuickLabel Systems makes and sells digital color label printers and barcode label printers for use by manufacturers of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and more... more
Bosch Packaging Technology

Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading suppliers of packaging machinery. Our diverse portfolio of packaging machines, including the well known Doboy brand, includes robotic automation with pick & place robots (delta robots)... more
Hitachi America, Ltd.

Hitachi America Ltd., Industrial Components & Equipment Division, supplies a broad range of industrial products and services. The division supplies sophisticated industrial equipment, components and services for application in pharmaceutical... more
Markem-Imaje

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems and RFID-based systems. Markem-Imaje... more
Videojet

Videojet is a world-leading manufacturer of marking systems, fluids, and accessories for the product identification industry. Videojet printers apply high-quality alphanumeric codes, logos and graphics to nearly any surface at virtually any line... more
Fogg Filler

Fogg is a world leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling, rinsing, capping and enclosure systems for free flowing and viscous liquids. Fogg serves a growing number of dairy, spirits, water, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and... more
Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems and RFID-based systems. Markem-Imaje... more
Microscan Systems, Inc.

Microscan develops barcode and machine vision products that help manufacturers reduce costs, increase yields, improve product quality, and comply with regulations. Designed for precision applications, Microscan's line of 1D and 2D barcode readers... more
National Bulk Equipment, Inc.

National Bulk Equipment dry material handling systems for packaging and processing operations, include: bulk bag fillers, bulk bag unloaders, bulk container dumpers, bulk container fillers, and bulk mixing, weighing, and conveyance systems. NBE... more
Plastic Ingenuity

Plastic Ingenuity is the national leader in providing the best solutions in thermoformed packaging, tooling and extrusion services. A member of the Thermoforming Institute, and a multi-plant manufacturing operation with facilities across North... more
Thermo Scientific

Thermo Scientific Product Inspection and Processing equipment protects your brands by ensuring the quality, accuracy, efficiency and safety of your products. With more than 50 years of making sure little things don't turn into big problems, we know... more
Domino North America

DOMINO is one of the world's largest manufacturers of digital printing solutions and is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. Our products are used for date coding, product marking, serialization and variable printing. Among our customers... more

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