Packaging Digest

Nine steps to greater profitability, sustainability
In preparing their products to align with Wal-Mart's new sustainability scorecard, consumer packaged goods companies should evaluate nine areas of the supply chain.

Uninterruptible power systems keep fillers running
SouthPack action plan
Blister-packer, cartoner beat diagnostics pack problem
Gear motors improve efficiency for AccelPak
Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards: The pouch still counts

Columns Automation's best system integrators Making a case for recycled materials Selecting brand-security technology suppliers Comment Flexible packaging is a global market Design Trends Paperboard boxes: Bon bons don keepsake boxes Nuts look tasty in a clear, thermoformed tub Pernod Ricard uncaps new bottle designs Bi-fold clamshell hits the winning mark for Bic Tea in a stick, with no strings attached Health drink now comes in recyclable cans Info Showcase Introducing a New Line of CASE ERECTORS CMS Flavorseal(TM) Pouches — FREE Lit and Samples Optima Group for Packaging Innovation Integrated Packaging and Processing Solutions NEW Super Seal(TM) Jr Induction Cap Sealer Flowmeter Filler Model EXACTA-R Tactile Surface Pressure Indicating Sensor Barrier Plus(TM) Plastic Packaging Keeps Products and Graphics Crisp Jerribox Offers Superior Package Quality PakTech Introduces Cans Handles with 'Dust Covers' Quick Top(R) Easy-Open (EZO) Can Ends PVC/PETG/OPS Shrink Sleeves by Ameri-Seal Inc. New Products: Equipment Cartoner Tray/shrink packer Code reader Laser-marking system Sensors Servo drives Pallet bumper Ejector technology Switching power supply Wine-bottle labeler Coupling catalog Printer Mini fluid power products RFID authentication solution X-ray inspection system In-feed bottle stop Blister test Ethernet software Adhesive system Enhanced data-storage tags Cartoner Gradient cooler Mounted bearings Servo drive Capper parts Robot Clutches and brakes Solid-state relays X-ray systems Robot Switches Static neutralizer Vision sensor Reciprocating conveyors Narrow plastic belt Labeling system Bag-handling solution F/f/s machine Plug connector system Interlock switches Film cradles Authentication system Cartridge filler Workstation Hydraulic bulk-bag conditioner Solenoids Wire-draw encoders Drop system Conveyors Printer/coder Servo-driven vf/f/s Beverage filler Torque tester Fiberoptic safety grids Magnetic separators

New Products: Materials PCR PET films Lidding foils Blister-pack film PET color concentrates High-strength film/foam wrap RFID in metal packaging Frosted glass look Sorbent packs Cello replacement New Products: Spotlight Cartoner Packing system Cartoner Checkweigher Newsmakers Newsmakers Online Exclusives Online Exclusives Technology News Vision inspection: A closer eye on can inspection Functional printing: Converter takes a pro-'active' interest in RFID