Packaging Digest

Converter/copacker embraces sustainability
When it started to see its packaging customers embrace the fledgling sustainability trend, converter and contract packager Winterborne, Inc. took an old idea and made it the new darling of the clubstore set. Headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, vertically integrated Winterborne converts thermoformed plastics, corrugated and paperboard into a variety of two-piece clamshell blister-packs, carded blis...

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Columns Comment Defining the future of packaging operations Eye on Safety Modifications to machine can introduce unforeseen safety risks into its operation Sustainability Energy, transport factor into the total cost of packaging System Integration System integrators and offshore outsourcing Departments Newsmakers Newsmakers Design Trends Restaurant gift-cards dress up for the holidays Blueberry flavor comes through on tea labels Sparkling juice shines in gift-ready, silver packaging Popcorn and pretzels slip intoslim elegance The rabbit multiplies! Sparkling juice shines in gift-ready, silver packaging The rabbit multiplies! A honey of a bottle for Seinfeld film Personal Care 'Scentsational' jewel of a cap Pucci's scarf caps off the inspiration New Products Pharma Solutions

New Products: Equipment Vision sensor Embedded PC Single-axis actuators Filler Variable-data printing Boxmaker Emergency-stop button Adapter cables DC drives Vertical cartoners Checkweighing capabilities Fat-analysis x-ray system Top-loading cartoner Stretch sleeves Development software Can infeed/inverter Encoder interface Discharge gate Ultraviolet system Operator panels Bearings RFID inspection/verification system RFID reader/writer New Products: Materials Easy-open end Attached-lid container Snack-cup label Slider zipper for large bags Lid dispenser Bottle strips RFID chips Bottles & Closures Freezer-to-microwave film Screw cap for milk carton Stopper Packaging Design A honey of a bottle for Seinfeld film