Packaging & Containers News
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Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Reach New Highs in 2011 with the Biggest Increases Seen in Russia, Finland and Western US
Wood costs account for about 60 percent of the production costs when manufacturing pulp for paper. According the Wood Resource Quarterly, wood fiber costs have gone up about 25 percent since early 2009, reaching record levels in the 2Q/2011. - September 17, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Plascon Group Named to INC 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Plascon Group, a flexible packaging manufacturing company based in Traverse City, MI, has been included in Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 list represents one of the most important sectors of the American economy, independent... - September 13, 2011 - Plascon Group
SMC Exhibiting New Energy Conscious Solutions at Pack Expo 2011
SMC Corporation today announced new products will be on display at Pack Expo 2011 being held from September 26th – 28th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. New products include the SY Series Solenoid Valve which offers clear energy savings when compared with the competition. Wattage use cut... - September 10, 2011 - SMC Corporation of America
Innovative Uses for Vycom's Celtec for Campers, Retail Displays and Games
Vycom's Celtec material is an expanded PVC that has many innovative uses across several industries. Mostly known as highly printable and durable materials for indoor and outdoor applications, new application ideas for Celtec are coming up every day that have numerous benefits. - September 02, 2011 - Vycom Corp
Arminak & Associates Inc. Announces the Release of the OMD-10
Arminak & Associates has just announced the release of their new OMD-10 model for cosmetic and personal care packaging. This innovative design converts in six easy steps to combine liquid and powder in one bottle. The product guarantees no mess, leaks or residue left behind. Arminak &... - August 25, 2011 - Arminak & Associates
Moment of Truth; O.Berk’s New Domed Ovals Deliver
Successful CPG brands don't just decorate packaging. They dress their products with distinction, impact and one singular goal: to inspire action. As consumers roam the aisles and peruse the shelves, they’re sizing up your product alongside the competition. Only one brand will win. At that... - August 25, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Protective Packaging Announces Corrosion Prevention Services
Protective Packaging has launched corrosion prevention services that are customized to fulfill corrosion prevention requirements in a large scale. Companies are now able to reduce refurbishment costs with protective packaging solutions and corrosion protection services. - August 19, 2011 - Protective Packaging Corporation
Introducing the First Production-Ready, In-Mold-Labeled Tubes for Personal Care and Beauty Products
In-Mold-Labeled tubes from Topline Products feature enhanced graphics for unbeatable on-shelf impact, reduced lead-times through higher efficiency production, and are environmentally friendly. - August 11, 2011 - Topline Products Company
Dunkermotoren USA's New Go-to-Market Name, Logo and URL
Modifies its North American market-facing name, changing from the Germanic to the English spelling of the word "motor" to recognize its growing presence in the U.S., Canada and Mexico automation markets. It will now be known in North America as Dunkermotor and a new logo and website URL accompany this change. - August 04, 2011 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Diamond Packaging Wins Highest Honor for Its Centennial Calendar
Awards showcase its folding carton decorating capabilities, including specialty coating, foil stamping, and embossing. - August 04, 2011 - Diamond Packaging
Surface Guard® 132 Series & 133 Series Protective Films for Semi-Matte/Textured Metals and Plastics
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 132 series and 133 series protective films. These protective film grades are designed to provide temporary protection of a variety of gloss finished surfaces including painted metals and plastics. - August 03, 2011 - Surface Guard Inc.
Allworld Logistics Announces an Increase in Clients; Job Seekers Have Allworld Logistics at Their Feet
Job Seekers Have Allworld Logistics at Their Feet. Entry level job seekers concerned about marketing conditions can rest-assured job opportunities are plentiful in the industry, and especially in the niche market carved out by Allworld Logistics. - July 29, 2011 - All World Logistics
Suprapak Appoints Wardour And Oxford as Its Global Business Development Agency
Colombia-headquartered company Suprapak appoints Wardour And Oxford as its global business development agency, focusing on major client acquisitions. - July 28, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
ABB Performance Walterboro RTD Bottling Plant is NSF GMP Certified
To assure the highest standards of consistent quality, ABB’s Walterboro, SC, bottling plant is now GMP Registered by NSF International. - July 23, 2011 - Optimum Nutrition
Pulpwood Prices in Western US Were Up Almost 50 Percent in 2Q/11 Compared to 2Q/10, While Wood Prices Were Unchanged in the US South
Wood costs for pulp mills in Western US have increased over the past 12 months, reaching their highest level since early 2008 in the 2Q/11, reports the American Wood Fiber Review. Pulp mills in the US South have slightly lower wood costs than they did in 2010, and continue to have the lowest fiber costs in North America. - July 11, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
O.Berk Company Introduces Unishell® Steel Closures
Sleek and stylish, O.Berk’s Unishell® steel closures are an ideal choice for beauty, personal care and health care products, candles and aromatherapy items and food products, including coffees and teas. As beautiful as they are practical, these unique closures keep the threaded interior... - July 10, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Minco Technology Labs, LLC Enters Into a Worldwide JAN Die Distribution Agreement with Aeroflex/Metelics Hi Rel Components
Aeroflex/Metelics Hi Rel Components has entered into a worldwide JAN die distribution agreement with Minco Technology Labs, LLC effective July 1, 2011. Under the terms of this agreement, Minco will represent Aeroflex/Metelics Hi Rel Components as its authorized distributor of JAN die including... - July 01, 2011 - Minco Technology Labs, LLC
Labeling Company Brings Shrink Sleeves to the Middle Market
Consolidated Label, Inc., one of the leading pressure sensitive and flexible packaging manufacturers in the country, today announced the launch of “Shrink Sleeve” product packaging capabilities to its already vast array of core offerings. The Company, known for providing affordable... - June 29, 2011 - Consolidated Label
Digital Music Delivers Crisp Sales in Canada
Hip Digital Media, Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. Join Together for an Experiential Music Promotion for Old Dutch Foods - June 28, 2011 - Hip Digital Media
CardPak Announces Senior Management Promotions
CardPak, a leader in developing sustainable packaging solutions for global consumer marketing companies, promotes four senior managers. - June 24, 2011 - CardPak, Inc.
Roastar Produces the Coffee Industry's First Low Volume Custom Printed Bags
Beginning this June, roasters can officially put the blank bags and labels down. Roastar, a coffee packaging startup out of Central Wisconsin, is producing premium quality custom printed coffee bags in quantities as low as 100 bags and with turnaround times of less than a week. What makes the low... - June 22, 2011 - Roastar
Wincup® "Serving a Better Way" with the Introduction of Vio™, Giving Foam a New End of Life
New Wincup Holdings Inc. today announces the launch of Vio™ -- the first expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam cup and high impact polystyrene (HIPS) lid with EcoPure® technology. Vio™ cups with EcoPure® have shown to biodegrade under conditions that simulate a biologically active landfill*, using the ASTM D5511-11 test**. - June 15, 2011 - New Wincup Holdings, Inc.
TFI Envision, Inc. Develops Caress® Club Store Pallet Display
Shopping in the club stores has become part of the American way of life. According to trade sources, wholesale club stores now account for well over $60 billion in total sales, and sales are projected to grow 10% annually over the next three years.* Ten years ago, club stores were filled with... - June 06, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Free EastPack Passes Remain One Week Short of Packaging Industry Tradeshow
With the Packaging Industry Tradeshow EastPack only one week away, Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc. has announced that they still have free passes to the event available to those interested in attending the New York show. EastPack will take place June 7th through June 9th at the Jacob K. Javits... - June 02, 2011 - Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Poultry Processor Gets 20% More Shelf Life Using CO2 Fresh-Pads Food Safety and Preservation Technology Products
Proven CO2 Generating Fresh-Pads Used in Meat and Produce Industries Have Now Been Tested and Implemented in Large Production Poultry Processing Plants in Colorado and Arizona, Providing a Low Cost Solution for Extending Shelf Life. - May 28, 2011 - JS Food Brokers LLC
Systech Illinois Acquires the PermMate, a Unique Patented Method for Oxygen Permeation Analysis of Food Packaging
Systech Illinois has acquired the unique PermMate patented technology, instrumentation which measures the oxygen permeability of packages under different test conditions at any temperature and humidity - May 27, 2011 - Systech Illinois
Label Manufacturer Awarded Top Industry Honor for Ninth Time
Consolidated Label Company, one of the largest pressure sensitive label and flexible packaging manufacturers in the country, has been honored with the prestigious Eugene Singer Award for the ninth consecutive year. - May 26, 2011 - Consolidated Label
Ameridose Reveals Strong First Quarter Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to share impressive sustainability results for the first quarter of 2011. The combined total of recycled materials generated from Ameridose facilities in the first quarter approached half a million... - May 24, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Global Packaging Alliance Holds Annual Meeting in Hong Kong
GPA network members discuss industry trends and the latest developments in packaging innovation and sustainability. - May 24, 2011 - Diamond Packaging
Extended Label Sensor Baseplate Option Supports Wide Webs
New extended baseplate helps improve tracking of wide webs on label applicators and rewinders when using label registration sensors. - May 22, 2011 - Lion Precision
Get Pumped with O.Berk’s Cylinder Collection of Foamer Dispensers
O.Berk is proud to introduce its Cylinder Collection of Foamer Dispensers, an end-to-end solution that includes containers, non-aerosol foam dispenser closures and overcaps. - May 18, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Arminak & Associates Are Now C-TPAT Certified
As a mean to offer even better service to their valued base of customers, Arminak & Associates are proudly announcing their C-TPAT certification. The obtention of this certification will allow Arminak & Associates to reduce loss and damage, costs and frequency of border inspection when shipping goods across the US border. - May 13, 2011 - Arminak & Associates
Top Outsourcing Destinations Are Named Including Asia and Australia in Supply Chain Digital
The top outsourcing locations in the world are named, including countries from Asia and Australia. - May 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc. to Exhibit at EastPack in June
Liquid Packaging Solutions, a packaging machinery manufacturer in La Porte, Indiana, will exhibit a sampling of their machinery at the EastPack tradeshow in New York City June 7th through the 9th. - May 08, 2011 - Liquid Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Diamond Packaging Marks 100th Anniversary with Purchase of Second Custom-Configured Speedmaster XL 105 UV Press
Investment made in second Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 press to keep up with demand created by the first. - May 04, 2011 - Diamond Packaging
Russell Schwartz Joins the Grayling Industries IBC Packaging Group
Former President and founder of a wholesale distribution company joins Grayling as the Western States Territory Manager for Intermediate Bulk Packaging Products. - April 29, 2011 - Grayling Industries, Inc
O.Berk’s Beveled Square Collection Makes It Smart to be Square
O.Berk Company’s Beveled Square Collection is a versatile family of square HDPE plastic bottles with distinctive beveled corners. - April 24, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Ameridose Demonstrates Commitment to Customer Care Excellence
Ameridose, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, demonstrates its unrelenting commitment to customer care excellence through the appointment of Mr. Todd DeAngelis to serve as Vice President of Innovation and Customer Experience. He is charged with... - April 23, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Arminak & Associates Makes Cosmetic Packaging Go Green
In an effort to support the eco-friendly movement and help our environment, Arminak & Associates is now doing its share by launching its new line of green cosmetic packaging products. Providing packaging to thousands of the leading cosmetic brands in North America, Arminak & Associates is now proudly supplying its clients with 100% green and ecologic pumps, airless bottles, sprayers and more. - April 23, 2011 - Arminak & Associates
Newly Launched Packaging Services, Packaging Equipment & Machines Marketplace
Manufacturers sourcing efficient packaging, sealing, bagging and packing solutions have a new resource to compare vendors - April 23, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Acorn Paper Products and Ecreativeworks Launch Revamped Acorn-Paper.com Website
Acorn Paper Products Company has teamed with Ecreativeworks to completely redesign and overhaul their company website, acorn-paper.com. - April 21, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
3PL Nexus Announces Launch of New Website
Third party logistics provider Nexus announces the launch of its new website and updated logo. - April 19, 2011 - Nexus Distribution
Columbia’s Load Transfer Station with Pallet Cart
The LTS-C is capable of transferring products that are packaged in cases, barrels, drums, bags and pails from one pallet type to another, including Plastic, Chep and GMA pallets that are commonly used in both receiving and shipping applications. - April 17, 2011 - Columbia Palletizing
Surface Guard® 62 Series Protective Films for High Gloss Applications
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 62 series protective film. These protective film grades are designed to provide temporary protection of high gloss, both smooth and textured, polycarbonates and plastics. - April 14, 2011 - Surface Guard Inc.
Wood Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Increased 17 Percent the Past Two Years; Only the US South Has Bucked the Trend
Global market pulp production increased by seven percent in 2010, which increased demand for wood raw-material. As a result, prices for wood chips and pulplogs were up in most regions of the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Softwood Wood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has increased 16.5 percent the past two years, while the Hardwood Wood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) went up 17.7 percent. - April 13, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
JS Food Brokers’ CO2 Fresh-Pads, All Natural Food Preservation Products, Gives Poultry Processor a Low Cost Food Safety Advantage and Extended Shelf Life
The Application of CO2 Fresh-Pads During Packaging, Storage and Transport is Helping Top Poultry Processors Significantly Retard Bacteria Growth, Extend Shelf Life and Reduce Purge in Products Delivered to Restaurants and Retail Customers Without the Use of Expensive Equipment. - April 08, 2011 - JS Food Brokers LLC
The RB Dwyer Group Helps Launch Ultra Fiber DX™ with a Label Printed on Its IVCO Offset Press
The RB Dwyer Group helps Barn Dad Innovation Nutrition™, a division of Angle Foods™ launch its newest product, “Ultra Fiber DX™” with a shrink sleeve label printed on its IVCO (Infinitely Variable Cylinder Offset) web press. - April 07, 2011 - The RB Dwyer Group
Plascon Group Named as One of the 2011 "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch"
Plascon Group has been recognized as one of the 2011 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Plascon Group will be honored at an awards ceremony during the seventh annual Michigan... - March 30, 2011 - Plascon Group
The RB Dwyer Group Prints Shrink Sleeves Digitally for SJ Creations
The RB Dwyer Company is printing shrink sleeves on their HP Indigo press for SJ Creations Inc., a manufacturer of personal care products for the Health and Beauty industry. This press provides many benefits for anyone who has small or medium size runs, wants salesman’s samples or needs a... - March 30, 2011 - The RB Dwyer Group
O.Berk Company Introduces the Elegant Hera Line
The perfect fusion of elegance and functionality make the flint glass rectangular-shaped Hera bottle a splendid suitor for your next perfume or cologne packaging product. - March 02, 2011 - O.Berk Company