Mrs. Dash reduces PET container weight by 25%
Mrs. Dash reduces PET container weight by 25%
Jun 26, 2014
During a recent packaging redesign, Mrs. Dash brand owner B&G Foods improved profits (by a double-digit percentage), cut its container weight by 25% and saved in excess of 200,000 pounds of PET resin per year. The company realized these results by...
New Materials, June 2013
Jun 24, 2014
Biobased film Based on the bio-based EcoPaxx polyamide 410, new samples of the film are now available in 30, 40,and 50 microns. The films are suitable for flexible food packaging, medical and shipping applications. They are strong and transparent...
Technologies energize innovation in packaging
Jun 24, 2014
From robots and ultrasonics to smart motors and flexible packages, the latest packaging technologies on display at the 2013 PACK EXPO show in Las Vegas this fall ranged broad and deep.With more than 1,600 companies exhibiting, we didn't have time...
Stretch hood unitizer is fast and efficient
Stretch hood unitizer is fast and efficient
Jun 24, 2014
The stretch hood A machine from BEUMER optimizes the unitized bundling of pallet loads through a newly engineered design that maximizes the function, arrangements, safety and ergonomics.System highlights include:An intuitive, pictogram-driven menu...
MAP beverage container permits material reduction
MAP beverage container permits material reduction
Jun 23, 2014
“Thin is in” has long been a part of sustainable packaging—and usually cost savings—in the form of source reduction. However, that tactic can be problematic for perishable products in PET bottles that are filled and capped at elevated temperatures...
6 packaging solutions seen at EastPack: Photo Gallery
6 packaging solutions seen at EastPack: Photo Gallery
Jun 12, 2014
EastPack 2014 enjoyed a successful run this week at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. It closes today at 3:00 p.m. eastern time. Here are a few new packaging solutions seen on the show floor.
The case of the low OEE
May 15, 2014
Laura called. She was upset. "KC," she said, "my OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is way down and I don't know what to do. Help!""Sure," I said and was on my way as we hung up the call."What's going on, Laura?" I asked when I got there."Glad...
H.B. Fuller investment pushes speed to market for packagers
H.B. Fuller investment pushes speed to market for packagers
May 12, 2014
That’s the intent of the adhesive supplier’s $1 million investment in its North America Packaging Center of Excellence, which had its grand opening at the company’s headquarters in St. Paul, MN, on April 29.“The center has been created to drive...
The case of the bobbling bottle
Apr 25, 2014
The milkman called–and not about deliveries, either. He had a problem and needed me there yesterday. I grabbed my hat and was out the door.“KC,” Billy told me at the dairy, “we have a random problem with the capper. Everything seems fine, but we...
The case of the dummy dials
Apr 25, 2014
I had met Rafael when I did an effective troubleshooting workshop in his plant. He took me up on my invitation to pick my brain if he ever needed to.“Hi KC!” he exclaimed. “Remember when you said that it was important to standardize conveyor...
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