Packaging & Containers News
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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
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
IndustrialPR Debuts Its Packaging Machines and Packaging Supply Directory
The manufacturing news site unveils its new packaging equipment and supply trade portal to buy and sell packaging products worldwide. - July 14, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Business Development Advisory Announces a New Industry Report -- Packaging Paper Study and Opportunity Assessment
Business Development Advisory (BDA), a specialized management consulting firm focused on the paper and packaging industry, has completed a new study focusing on the segments and trends within the North American packaging paper market. The study identifies and evaluates over 100 individual segments within this $4.0 Billion paper market that consists of paper-based bags, wraps, liners, and labels. - July 11, 2010 - Business Development Advisory
New Industrial and Material Handling Equipment Marketplace from ForeignTRADEX
The American-European industrial trade portal ForeignTRADEX.com adds over 100 suppliers to its material handling equipment directory - July 07, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
WrenchMints, Inc. Sold in Private Equity Sale
WrenchMints, Inc., the Los Angeles based manufacturer of innovative wrench-shaped breath mints, announced today the closing of the sale of 100% of its stock to Anthony Priore, a 30-year marketing veteran, internet and ecommerce leader for an undisclosed amount. Mr. Priore will take over WrenchMints... - July 02, 2010 - WrenchMints, Inc.
UHF Gen2 RFID Tag with Optimum Performance
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading manufacture of RFID tags and readers, has developed its new UHF Gen2 RFID tag. The UHF tag operates at a frequency range of 860MHz to 960MHz and complies with ISO18000-6B and ISO18000-6C standards. - June 12, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit
The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group
Standard Register’s Freeman to Represent Industramark™ Business Unit on CSA Standards Committee
Cindy Freeman of Industramark, a Standard Register business unit, has been named to the voluntary CSA Standards Technical Subcommittee on Adhesive Labels. - June 04, 2010 - Industramark
HF RFID Jewellery Tag simplifies Custom Operation
DAILY RFID has recently unveiled RFID Jewellery tag for the jewelry industry, designed to tracking the movement of jewelry in market communities or other areas. With a read range up to 90cm (3 feet), it enhances security and avoids any loss of precious items. The 13.56MHz RFID jewelry tag can be... - May 27, 2010 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Shipping Software Return on Investment Calculator Included at Harvey Software's New Web Site
Harvey Software Inc. introduces a newly updated HarveySoft.com. Its newly redesigned web site presents more information about Harvey's flagship Computerized Parcel System (CPS™) multi-carrier shipping software in pages that are easier to understand and navigate. Using the latest web design ideas, the new site is built to make everything about solving shipping problems, from gathering facts to purchasing a CPS solution, quick and easy. - May 26, 2010 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Boise Inc. Implements Real-Time Costing System from Enterprise Performance Solutions
Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of innovative cost management solutions to the process manufacturing industry, today announced the successful implementation of its EPS Real-Time Costing system with paper products manufacturer, Boise Inc. The EPS Real-Time Costing system... - May 21, 2010 - Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc.
CAPS’ Container Repair and Cleaning Services Increase Lifespan of Reusable Containers
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) adds container cleaning and repair to their full line of container rental and container management services. - May 09, 2010 - Container and Pooling Solutions
New Bale Arm Containers from Mad About Boxes
Mad About Boxes now stocks a range of hardwearing bale arm containers. They stack when full using bale arms, which fold to allow empty containers to nest inside one another. This saves valuable transit and storage space, leading to significant cost savings. - April 21, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
Worldwide Industrial Unveils Its Packaging Supply and Equipment Buying Guide
The American-Asia import export portal welcomes invites companies worldwide sourcing packaging solutions to check out its latest offerings - April 21, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Low Profile Heat Sink Cools ASICs in Tight Packaging Systems
Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has introduced the ATS-56002 maxiFLOW® heat sink which is specially designed for cooling hot ASICS in narrow packages where space and airflow are limited. - April 18, 2010 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
Mad About Boxes Slashes Attached Lid Container Prices
Mad About Boxes, the leading UK online plastic container supplier, is offering a 10% discount on all attached lid models. This will come as good news to customers looking for the best deals. - April 15, 2010 - Mad About Boxes
Rebuilding Haiti with Green Containers: a Safer Alternative to Conventional Construction
Green Container International Aid is responding to the crisis in Haiti with a long-term rebuilding plan that will design, develop and implement community centers, schools, and sustainable housing from recycling containers donations. - April 14, 2010 - Green Container International Aid
New Study on EPS: Ascent of a Climate Protector
Ceresana Research publishes a market report on expandable polystyrene, one of the most important insulation and packaging materials. The EPS market is recovering from last year’s slump. - April 12, 2010 - Ceresana
Boont Amber Finally in Cans
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is excited to announce the release of world-famous, award-winning Boont Amber Ale packaged in cans. Known both for their award winning beers and commitment to green business practices, packaging in cans is another step towards reducing the... - April 04, 2010 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Ecospeed Marine Coating System by Hydrex Lasts on Container Vessel After 2 Baltic Sea Winters
Ecospeed® marine coating system (http://www.ecospeed.be) lasts on the Baltic Swan container vessel after 2 Baltic winters looking virtually in the same condition as it was when it undocked 2 years ago. - March 31, 2010 - Hydrex LLC
CAPS Announces Addition of One-Way Corrugated Containers to Suite of Container Solutions
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) adds corrugated totes to their full line of container rental and container management services. - March 31, 2010 - Container and Pooling Solutions
Mellace Family Brands Expands Snacktrition Product Line
New flavors and packaging being unveiled at Natural Products Expo West. - March 12, 2010 - Mellace Family Brands
Plascon Group Launches New Website
The Plascon Group has launched a new website featuring the company’s innovative turn key work programs and flexible packaging solutions for the food, institutional, pharmaceutical and bulk packaging industries. Visitors will find product information, photos and video from the six companies... - March 10, 2010 - Plascon Group
Sunrise Florida's Top Advertising Agency Wins Silver ADDY Award
XL1 Media Inc., Sunrise Florida's top advertising and design agency, was recognized at the world's largest advertising competition with a Silver ADDY Award in the Sales Promotion Packaging category for its packaging developed for Metabolic Nutrition Supplements. On Thursday, March 3, AAF Greater... - March 10, 2010 - XL1 Media Inc.
Express Logic’s ThreadX® RTOS Powers Wincor Nixdorf Line of Reverse Vending Machines
Express Logic’s ThreadX powers Wincor-Nixdorf’s reverse vending machines, identifying the recyclable containers and posting receipts to the POS system before compacting the containers. Thanks to this solution, customers enjoy a more efficient, streamlined recycling experience while retailers avoid inventory discrepancies. - March 04, 2010 - Express Logic
Northern California Bicycle Shop to Fill Third Shipping Container of Donation Bikes for Africa in Downtown San Rafael, CA Monday
Mike's Bikes, the largest independent bicycle retailer on the West Coast, is loading a container bound for Africa with over 450 bicycles donated by its customers on Monday. The container loading will take place all day in downtown San Rafael in front of 1560 Fourth St. This container is the third... - February 28, 2010 - Mike's Bikes
AutoWeb Technologies Announces the Launch of the New Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council Web Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
The Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) is a not-for-profit trade association that was established in 1990 to promote the many benefits of unit dose packaging is very pleased to launch their new corporate web site located at www.hcpconline.org in conjunction with web site design and hosting provider, AutoWeb Technologies. - February 27, 2010 - AutoWeb Technologies
AdvantaPure(R) to Feature Products for Manifold Identification & Container Sealing at PDA Meeting
AdvantaPure will showcase its DocuLink(TM) silicone manifold identification method, BioClosure(TM) Systems high purity container closures, and AdvantaFlex(TM) biopharmaceutical grade tubing during the exhibition portion of the meeting. The three products are the company’s latest advances for pharmaceutical manufacturing and bioprocess applications. - February 26, 2010 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
ChallahNMore.com Announces the Delivery of "Mini-Seudah" Shelach Manos Packages for Purim
Challahnmore.com will now be selling "Mini-Seudah" Shelach Manos packages through their web page http://challahnmore.com/purim.htm. The challahnmore "min-Seudah" Shelach Manos package consists of two freshly baked small challahs, a small bottle of grape juice and a variety of... - February 23, 2010 - challahnmore.com
BrochureHoldersNow.com Features a Selection of Cardboard Display Racks
Cardboard display racks are inexpensive, point of purchase retail fixtures. This selection of cardboard display racks comes in 3 popular colors to easily match existing decorating schemes. - February 18, 2010 - DisplayShops
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Takes Gold for Canned Gold
Boonville, CA - October 23, 2009 – Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) takes a Gold Medal in the Pale Ale / IPA category at the first-ever beer festival event to exclusively feature beer in cans. - October 29, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Raymond Vineyards Installs New Bottling Line
Raymond Vineyards recently installed a new MBF Rinser/Filler/Corker/Capper Monobloc bottling line, with a cost of over $1 million, at their Napa Valley winery. MBF hand builds state of the art bottling lines using cutting edge technology to produce superior quality bottling equipment for the wine... - April 11, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Midbrook CapSnap Continues Global Expansion
Midbrook, Inc. recently completed the sale of a CapSnap™ Water Bottling Equipment system to a major bottling operations company in Saudi Arabia, continuing the global expansion of the line. CapSnap™ systems can be found in most of the prestigious brand bottling plants in the world. CapSnap™ has been implemented in countries around the globe, including Saudi Arabia, Chile, Thailand, and Mexico systems in just the past year. - February 14, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Midbrook, Inc. Makes Gains with CapSnap Line of Bottling Equipment
Midbrook, Inc. is making gains through the manufacturing and licensing rights to CapSnap line of HOD bottling equipment. In August of 2004, Portola Packaging sold the manufacturing and licensing rights to Midbrook, Inc., an industrial custom machine and fabrication house located west of Detroit, Michigan USA. Along with this sale came the marketing, engineering, sales, service, and parts business for all of the legacy systems around the world. - January 30, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems