Packaging Digest

Converter proclaims a passion for paper
Ever since a Chinese court official named Ts'ai-Lun invented paper (not papyrus) back in 105 A.D., scientists, engineers, printers and end users have made improvements to this ubiquitous manufacturing material. One of the latest in that long line of innovators is Vancouver, WA-based converter Portco Packaging, Inc.

Pouching peppers in South Africa
Sachet line speeds instant noodle packing
Inspection comes to a foamy head at Vienna
Fill-and-cap sensors get technical on water-bottling line
Specialty cloth make sense for 'scents,' CDs
Designs that make eggs fly

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