Packaging Digest

WestPack on the horizon
The latest advances in packaging and processing—including machinery and machinery components, containers, materials, custom automation technology, contact services, software, robotics and more—are promised at WestPack 2008 in Anaheim, CA, from Jan. 29 to 31. Five special-focus pavilions will be included: the new Green Packaging, plus Contract Packaging and Outsourcing Services; Cos...

One-piece IML canister shakes up spices
Color-rich, new look in a Jiffy
Fully loaded treats
Eliminating the 'trail' from trail mix, nut packs
Foam tubing speaks 'sign' language
Automatic palletizing gives bottler a clear advantage
PLA shrink labels get the 'green' light

Webcast: State of Green Packaging SAP Educational Webcast: Sustainability as good business — How Information Technology Can Help Conference: Sustainability in Packaging 2008 Departments Newsmakers Brand Security Copyrighting products' packaging is important in protecting a brand from foreign pretenders Comment Retail food trends may impact package design Sustainability Developing standard metrics would be ideal goal for 2008 System Integration Study finds skilled labor shortage prompts growth in automation services Design Trends Thermoformed pack debuts for soup New organic juice drinks have less sugar and calories Black XS is anything but basic Coole Swan cream liqueur takes flight in the U.S. Food-scoring system to premiere Canned fruits, vegetables come out of the can End of an era for Jarritos At-a-glance system for rating nutritional quality to launch in supemarkets nationwide New Products: Equipment Case erector Thermal printers Roll-wrapping system Weigh-batching system Tray formers PET sensor Robot communication capabilities Case sealer Temperature logger Retractable handles Palletizer Motion controller Pump fillers Ratio availability Checkweigher Printhead De-lidder Touchscreen computers Brochure Control system Touch switch Brochure Servo motors Magnetic encoders Printer Hot-melt applicators Ball bushings Filling machine Rotary actuators Steam tunnel Labeling system Lid processor Mini drive Platform Palletizer cell Mandate Compliance Solution Pharmaceutical track-and-trace solution

New Products: Materials PLA case trays Shipping system Can Printing Technology PLA resin Flexible Packaging Flexible packaging adhesives Valve bag Bi-color bottles Header-bag labels Vacuum pouches New Technology Automation & Controls Boosting shrink-sleeve speed and accuracy RFID Applicationg Auto-ID system polishes furniture production Packaging Design Canned fruits, vegetables come out of the can Thermoformed pack debuts for soup New organic juice drinks have less sugar and calories Fully loaded treats Black XS is anything but basic Food-scoring system to premiere Pepsi to push G2 during Super Bowl telecast