Packaging Digest

Spice-bottling line packs pride, patriotism, personal growth
The packaging operation at Continuing Developmental Services (CDS) helps disabled persons learn marketable skills while providing spices for U.S. troops around the world. The human-services organization's products can be found in a range of countries from Iraq, to Germany, to Korea.

Science shapes cartons
Surplus look drives Old Navy's sales
Beam's case packers minimize breakage
Labeler performs like a champ

Columns Brand Security There are reasons why people who handle security often refuse to discuss it Comment Singing the 3 Ss of packaging Sustainabiliity Marketing’s sustainability claims stretch the imagination System Integration Vendors and system integrators both cooperate and compete Departments Newsmakers Newsmakers Design Trends Silvery missile closure takes Avon tube to the top Sauce marks first nonbeverage use of hot-fillable PET Water in a clear, sculpted bottle “hints” at better taste Shrink-sleeve labels “Zenergize“ nutrition market Beverages A move toward sustainability... a single layer at a time Grab-and-go water bottle lightens up Tiger Woods makes a leap with Gatorade in 2008

New Products: Equipment Linear array lights Sensor display Drive system Bar-code scanners Label transport Multiwrapper Robot Software module Coding/labeling software Ink-jet printer Printing station Printing software Tracking software Drum filler Locating pins Modular conveyor system All-environment enclosure Printer ID and bar-code reader Folder/gluer Vision inspection New Products: Materials Oxygen-barrier film Scratch-resistant bag packaging film Desiccant AutoID handbook Aseptic beverage-dispensing system Dosage reminder Polyester film Forestry certification RFID labels Header pouch Pumpkin jar Deli container No-label-look adhesive Eco-profile Sustainable paper-making Styrenic block copolymers Case tape Supplement Automation and Controls Really need a servo? Here's how to decide Machine shipments for U.S. packaging from PMMI New Products Packaging-related blog and wireless Improving PLC Compatibility and flexibility in aseptic blow/fill/seal machines