Packaging & Containers News
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Interstate Resources, Inc. Relocates Headquarters Within Arlington, VA
Interstate Resources, Inc., an East Coast-based group of corrugated manufacturers and member of the multinational INDEVCO Group, has moved office locations in Arlington, Virginia. The company's new address is: Interstate Resources, Inc. 1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1075 Arlington, Virginia... - February 17, 2011 - INDEVCO Group
Cellpak Solutions Ltd Asserts Their Value Chain Capabilities with Membership of GS1 UK and the British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA)
Company sights are set on growth and increased industry visibility is seen as a first step enabler - February 12, 2011 - Cellpak Solutions Ltd
O.Berk Company Predicts Top Five Packaging Trends in 2011
At the start of each New Year, along with the usual all-too-soon forgotten resolutions, many industry experts make predictions about where their industry is headed during the upcoming year, usually in the format of trends to watch. Here are O.Berk Company's, a 100 year old packaging distributor,... - February 03, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Sunlyte LLC Offers First CarbonFree® Packaged Discs Certified by Carbonfund.org
Sunlyte Certified packaged media -- including disc, all packaging and shipping to distribution -- are certified carbon free. - January 31, 2011 - Carbonfund.org
LabelOne Connect and Ecreativeworks Launch LabelOneConnect.com Website
Ecreativeworks has built and launched a new website for LabelOne Connect, an industry-leading manufacturer of custom pressure sensitive labels and labeling equipment. - January 28, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Surface Guard® 135 Series Protective Films for Semi-Matte/Textured Metals and Plastics
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 135 series protective film. These protective film grades are designed to provide temporary protection of textured or semi-matte finished metals and plastics. - January 26, 2011 - Surface Guard Inc.
Interstate Container Cambridge to Exhibit at International Poultry Expo 2011
Interstate Container Cambridge will exhibit at the International Poultry Expo 2011 in Hall B, Booth 5960. The world’s largest poultry and egg exhibition will take place from 26 - 28 January 2011 at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Interstate Container Cambridge is a member... - January 21, 2011 - INDEVCO Group
New Packaging Supply Directory Offers Various Packaging Supplies & Materials
MFGmatch.net increases its offerings for packaging products from automated packaging machinery to corrugated boxes, shrink wrap, pallets and more. - January 20, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
O.Berk Company Shines with Classique Jewel Jars
O.Berk is proud to introduce Classique Jewel Jars made from SAN plastic. Available in .5 oz. and 1 oz. (both with 43mm neck finish), 2 oz. (with 56mm neck finish) and 4 oz. (with 63mm neck finish) sizes. O. Berk's Classique Jewel Jars are an excellent choice for cosmetic creams, lotions and powders; they also pair beautifully with notions, beads and novelty items. Classique Jewel Jars will be featured at O.Berk's booth #5255 at WestPack. - January 19, 2011 - O.Berk Company
Systech Illinois Launches Chinese Website
Systech Illinois, leaders in the field of oxygen analysis instrumentation, recently launched a Chinese language version of their website in order to better serve the Chinese process industry and their Chinese speaking customers. - January 13, 2011 - Systech Illinois
Airtex Solutions Teams with Ecreativeworks to Launch New Website
Ecreativeworks has created and launched a brand new website for Airtex Solutions, an industry leader in custom protective packaging products. - January 13, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Holiday Campaign Exceeds Expectations. XtraPlast.com Presents Contributions to Organizations.
Hundreds of companies from across the United States came together between November 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 to help support the XtraPlast.com annual Giving Thanks and Giving Back Campaign. XtraPlast.com, a leading global packaging materials company, announced last November that it would... - January 12, 2011 - XtraPlast.com
BC Bundt's Walk-Away Parfaits Show Off RB Dwyer's Offset Printing Capability
The R.B. Dwyer Group is printing 3 shrink labels for B.C. Bundt’s “Walk Away Parfaits” with their new IVCO (Infinitely Variable Cylinder Web Offset) press, manufactured by RDP Marathon. The IVCO press enables B.C. Bundt to present a product with gravure quality and zero cylinder... - January 11, 2011 - The RB Dwyer Group
Container and Pooling Solutions Named a Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award Recipient for 2nd Consecutive Year
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) was recently named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Green Supply Chain Award list for the second consecutive year. - December 22, 2010 - Container and Pooling Solutions
Surface Guard® 73 Series Protective Film for Textured and Coarse Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 73 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a variety of complex surfaces including textured, rugged and coarse surfaces. - December 17, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
Companies Find Alternative Storage & Warehousing Methods
Established in 1994, American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) works with businesses of all sizes to provide storage, cartage and over the road semi-trailers and storage containers. - December 16, 2010 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Identipak, Inc. is Chosen to Manufacturer the Sample for the Best Selling Product Detoxygen by Dr. Brandt
Unit dose sampling innovation’s company Identipak, Inc. announced today it had been chosen by the prestigious company Cosmetic Dermatology, Inc, to manufacture the sample for their Innovative Best Selling product Detoxygen by Dr. Brandt. Identipak is a Promotional Sampling Company dedicated... - December 10, 2010 - Identipak
KeepCup’s New Website a Triumph in Web Design
Lava creates a fun and user-friendly web design for customers and their client. - December 08, 2010 - Lava Web Creations
European Sawmills’ Profitability is Being Squeezed by High Log Costs and Declining Lumber Prices
Sawlog costs in Europe have gone up more than lumber prices the past year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. With the expected decline in lumber consumption, many sawmills in Europe are considering reductions in their operating rates. As a consequence, prices for sawlogs are likely to drop from their two–year highs in the coming months. - December 07, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., Makes Commitment to Renewable Energy by Becoming a Member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership
LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc., announced it has committed to purchase renewable electricity from We Energies, Energy for Tomorrow® and has joined the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership. LMI Packaging is committed to a Triple Bottom Line approach regarding its environmental footprint. Energy savings are a high priority, so the company sets goals to achieve sustainable reductions and run operations on 100 percent renewable energy. - November 29, 2010 - LMI Packaging Solutions, Inc.
Systech Illinois, to Exhibit at the Emballage Packaging Exhibition, EMEA’s Premier Event for the Food Packaging Industry, 22-25 November 2010, in Paris, France
Systech Illinois, foremost manufacturers of gas analysis equipment for the food packaging industry, will showcase extensive product line samples at the Emballage Packaging Exhibition in Paris from today. - November 24, 2010 - Systech Illinois
US Demand for Degradable Plastics to Rise Nearly 11% Annually Through 2014
In the early 2000s, interest in environmentally friendly products gained strength and at the same time, the availability of biodegradable plastics increased significantly due to expansions by key producers. - November 19, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry in the 3Q/10 Were Close to the Highest Level in Two Years
The cost for wood fiber accounts for almost 60 percent of the total production costs when manufacturing pulp. Both softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices, SFPI and HFPI, have increased about six percent over the past year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 18, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
New Webinar to Showcase Pre-Production Software for Folding Carton, Display and Corrugated Packaging Industries
Joint MetaCommunications and Solarsoft Business Systems webinar demonstrates the new Workgroups 2010 R2 for Packaging workflow solution - November 12, 2010 - MetaCommunications
PackagingSupplies.com Wins Weatherhead 100 Award
PackagingSupplies.com, a local Cleveland company, has won an award for being one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio over the past 5 years. - November 10, 2010 - Cleveland Packaging, Inc.
Paper Packaging Market to Reach $228.3 Billion in 2010
This report covers the paper packaging industry including customized paper packaging, affordable paper packaging, and sustainable paper packaging. - November 05, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
The RB Dwyer Group Expands Into High Quality Web Offset Printing
They are introducing a new printing press for shrink sleeve labels, a first of its kind doing shrink sleeves. The labels provide gravure quality at a much lower cost. - October 31, 2010 - The RB Dwyer Group
New Plastic Storage Tanks and Steel Storage Tanks Marketplace from IndustrialCOOP
The international business-to-business search engine and industrial trade portal debuts its latest offerings for stainless steel and plastic tanks for various industries. - October 31, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Surface Guard® 112 Series Protective Film for Specially Coated Plastics & Countertops
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 112 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to adhere to a wide range of surfaces, including UV, AR, Anti scratch coated plastics, such as acrylics, PC and PET, and countertops. - October 30, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
Surface Guard® 69 Series Protective Film for High Gloss Applications
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces Surface Guard® 69 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including very high gloss plastics and painted metals. - October 29, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
CEDEX Plastics to Exhibit at PACK EXPO 2010
CEDEX Plastics will exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2010 at McCormick Place in Chicago from 31 October - 3 November 2010. The co-extruded polyethylene film manufacturer will be promoted at Booth # 4057 by Exopack. - October 29, 2010 - INDEVCO Group
New Marketplace to Buy & Sell Warehouse, Shipping, Shelving & Storage Equipment
IndustrialSAVER is now offering additional warehouse supplies, shipping materials, storage, shelving & material handling equipment on its marketplace. - October 29, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Topline Products Expands Manufacturing Capabilities with Installation of Blow Molding Equipment at Michigan Plant
Additional technology offers customers a North America and China option to support global color cosmetics launches - October 28, 2010 - Topline Products Company
MPI Label Systems of Ohio Expands Their National Presence with the Asset Purchase of ROI Printing Companies, LLC of Baltimore, Maryland
MPI Label Systems, a leader in custom printed labels, RFID tags, and labeling equipment and service, has announced the completion of an asset purchase of ROI Printing Companies, LLC. This latest acquisition by MPI adds another manufacturing operation totaling nine facilities throughout the country with over 550 employees and 35 sales locations. - October 28, 2010 - MPI Label Systems
Surface Guard® 96 Series Protective Films for Flat Painted Walls, Textured, Smooth, or Glossy Surfaces
Surface Guard Inc., a leading manufacturer of protective packaging solutions, introduces the Surface Guard® 96 series protective film. This protective film grade is designed to provide temporary protection of a wide variety of surfaces including flat painted walls, textured surfaces, as well as smooth and glossy surface types. - October 16, 2010 - Surface Guard Inc.
MFGmatch.net Introduces Its Packaging Supplies & Equipment Online Marketplace
The custom manufacturing, automation and machining marketplace MFGmatch.net announces its packaging equipment offerings from hundreds of distributors and manufacturers - October 15, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Marking Tools, Labeling Machines and Equipment Marketplace Introduced Today
MFGmatch.net, the online B-to-B marketplace promoting custom-made U.S. products introduces its new latest offerings for labeling systems, equipment as well as plastic and metal labels - September 29, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
US Demand for Cups & Lids to Increase 4.4% Annually Through 2014
This study assesses the cup and lid market including food & beverage packaging and food service packaging. - September 24, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Identipak, Inc. Announces Implementation of Two Year Plan to Revamp Business Model
Unit dose sampling innovation’s company Identipak, Inc. announced today the implementation of its final Phase of a two year plan to revamp their business model, designed in partnership with Proses Technologies. Identipak is a Promotional Sampling Company dedicated to offer its clientele... - September 16, 2010 - Identipak
United Foam Expands Kissimmee, Florida, Fabrication Operations
United Foam’s Kissimmee, Florida, location has added water jet cutting capabilities to its foam fabrication operations. This new capability greatly expands United Foam’s south east operations by increasing manufacturing output, incorporating new materials, servicing new applications and... - August 19, 2010 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Fell in the 2Q/10 After Having Increased for 18 Months, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp industry benefited from lower wood fiber costs and higher product prices in the 2Q/10. Wood chip and pulpwood prices fell the most in the US, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Eastern Canada. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) fell for the first time since early 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Used Cardboard Boxes for Reuse
Sadlers Carton Stockholders Limited, specialist buyers and suppliers of used cardboard boxes for reuse have launched a new website. - August 14, 2010 - Sadlers Carton Stockholders Ltd
Walsroder Packaging Expands Sales Force
Walsroder Packaging, a leading provider of plastic and fibrous food casings, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Baarts to their national sales management team. Baarts will be working to manage and increase Walsroder's presence regionally and within strategic accounts. "The expansion... - August 12, 2010 - Walsroder Packaging
Topline Products Names Vincent Groccia Chief Operating Officer; New COO Will be Responsible for Topline’s Global Operations
Topline Products Company Inc., a leader in innovative cosmetics packaging and products, has promoted Vincent Groccia to the position of Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for all global operations at Topline. Mr. Groccia’s previous position at Topline was senior vice president,... - August 11, 2010 - Topline Products Company
Fundraising with Cause Marketing Upstart Zag Enterprizes Generates Year-Long Returns
About Zag Enterprizes - Zag Enterprizes has products for nearly every charity, non-profit organization and event, specializing in cause marketing, officially licensed sports marketing and customizable promotional materials for non-profit fundraising. Zag Enterpizes offers safe, eco-friendly and BPA-free products, including stainless steel water bottles, that are unique while offering alternative fundraising solutions. - July 28, 2010 - Zag Enterprizes
Topline Products Continues Global Expansion with Acquisition of First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Topline Products Company Inc. announces opening of first manufacturing facility in United States with acquisition of Motor City Plastics Company in Dundee, Michigan. - July 28, 2010 - Topline Products Company
DACO and Teilhaber Mfg. Join Forces to Offer Quality Industrial Steel Shelving Solutions
Whether you have a supply room that needs organizing; product you need to store and organize in your stock room; or records you need to archive…boltless industrial steel shelving is the ideal solution. The simplicity of designing and installing the shelving, makes it a cost effective and time saving solution for your organizational, display and storage needs. - July 28, 2010 - Daco Corp
DACO Announces a New Addition to the MACX® Line of Bulk Containers
The environmentally conscious MACX48® 48x48 is reusable, 100% recyclable and unlike its wood counterparts, they will not splinter; harbor pests, pathogens or mold; and meet USDA / HACCP standards for direct food contact. Their smooth interiors can be easily cleaned and sterilized to meet sanitary requirements and because they are reusable and ultimately recyclable, they don’t need to end up in landfills. - July 28, 2010 - Daco Corp
Special Plastic Pallet Offer from Mad About Boxes
Mad About Boxes is celebrating another period of good fortune, announcing outstanding sales figures for the second quarter of 2010. As a thank you to customers, it is offering one of its most popular plastic pallets at a reduced price when bought as a pack of twelve. - July 26, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
Pierson Workholding Releases the SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System
The SmartVac II Vacuum Chuck Workholding System is a powerful yet affordable step into vacuum workholding for manufacturers. The system is revolutionary in the fact that it converts compressed air into a powerful vacuum that exceeds the power of most conventional vacuum pumps. A Starter Package is available and consists of a vacuum chuck base, a vacuum generator and a connection kit. - July 19, 2010 - Pierson Workholding