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Flexible Packaging Association 2009 Award Winners

(Flexpack Main)

February 28, 2009, The Flexible Packaging Assn. (FPA), honors 24 packages in its 2009 Achievement Awards Competition. Here is a look at the top award winners. Innovation in flexible packaging takes many forms. It comes from ...

IPACK-IMA 2009 Supports Growth of Pet Food Packaging

(News | New Products)

February 18, 2009, ... aluminium and steel cans, aluminium trays, flexible polylaminate bags, paper bags, paperboard boxes, and polylaminate cellulose containers; snacks and treats also employ processing and packaging techniques ...

Colbert Packaging Celebrates 50 Years

(News Eclips)

February 16, 2009, Colbert Packaging Corp. is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In 1959, Charles “Bud” Colbert purchased Kroeck Paper Box CHICAGO, IL | Colbert Packaging Corp. is celebrating its 50th anniversary ...

Studies to Examine Flexo, Packaging Trends

(News Eclips)

February 04, 2009, ... Market Information & Research Organization (PRIMIR) will benchmark 2007 and provide drivers for change in flexographic printing through 2012 by region. The report will also identify global packaging trends ...

Colaboration Innovates Packaging, Improves Sustainability

(News Eclips)

February 04, 2009, Michigan State Univ. and The Coca-Cola Co. partner to help establish a new Center for Packaging Innovation & Sustainability at the school’s School of Packaging EAST LANSING, MI | Michigan State Univ. and ...

Flexible Packaging Wipes Out Waste

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, New flexible packaging for cleaning wipes from Method Products offers a 60% reduction in plastic compared to the canisters Wipes Out Waste New flexible packaging for cleaning wipes from Method Products, ...

2009 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging Summit Is Set

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2009, The 2009 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging Summit (Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusions) will be held April 28-30, 2009, in Columbus, OH COLUMBUS, OH | The 2009 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging ...

Oracle Packaging Sells TOLAS

(News Eclips)

January 20, 2009, Oracle Packaging has sold TOLAS Healthcare Packaging to Oliver Medical WINSTON-SALEM, NC | Oracle Packaging has sold TOLAS Healthcare Packaging to Oliver Medical. TOLAS has supplied packaging to the medical ...

Packaging M&A Activity Slows

(News Eclips)

January 07, 2009, BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial, has released its third annual report on packaging M&A activity, entitled Mergers and Acquisitions in the Packaging Industry: ...

Diamond Packaging is P&G Supplier of the Year

(News Eclips)

December 15, 2008, Diamond Packaging was named a “Supplier of the Year” by the Procter and Gamble Co. during P&G’s first-ever global Supplier Summit on October 15 ROCHESTER, NY | Diamond Packaging was named a “Supplier of ...

Graphic Packaging Opts for Drent Press with EPG Ink Control

(News Eclips)

December 15, 2008, ... including KeyColor AutoSet software for presetting, to press manufacturer Drent Goebel North America, which chose the systems for a press project with its customer, Graphic Packaging Intl. The installation ...

Chesapeake Captures Prestigious Packaging Awards

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2008, Chesapeake Corp. recently won two prestigious awards at the UK Packaging Awards sponsored by Packaging News magazine in the United Kingdom RICHMOND, Va. | Chesapeake Corp. recently won two prestigious ...

Colbert Packaging introduces AlertPak

(First Glance)

November 11, 2008, Colbert Packaging, Lake Forest, IL, has introduced a patent-pending compliance package for pharmaceuticals designed to remind patients to take their medication. AlertPak

Ore-Ida launches packaging line for Steam'n'Mash potato

(First Glance)

November 11, 2008, Ore-Ida has launched a line of frozen potato products in four varieties. Packaging for the Steam n' Mash potatoes allows for quick microwave cooking Ore-Ida has launched a line of frozen potato products ...

NatureFlex chosen for Barkwheats biscuits packaging

(First Glance)

October 31, 2008, NatureFlex, a biodegradable and compostable film, has been chosen as part of the packaging for Barkwheats organic dog biscuits. The NatureFlex, a biodegradable and compostable film, has been chosen as ...

Compostable and Biodegradeable Packaging

(News Eclips)

October 09, 2008, Guayaki Yerba Mate’s new San Mateo and Traditional Loose Yerba Mate ‘teas’ feature new compostable and biodegradable packaging appear on store shelves this month around the country SEBASTOPOL, CA | Guayaki ...

Solvent Retention in Packaging

(Process Management)

September 30, 2008, Solvent-based gravure and flexo inks used in packaging always retain small amounts of solvent in the final package. When measured and controlled, this Solvent-based gravure and flexo inks used in packaging ...

Gilbreth Packaging to Host Shrink Training Seminar at PackEXPO

(News | New Products)

September 18, 2008, Gilbreth Packaging, a pioneer in shrink sleeves for over 40 years, will host “Shrink Training 101,” an informational presentation on when, where and how to use shrink labels, at PackEXPO Croydon, PA | ...

Alcan Packaging Presents EHS Award to Neenah Technical Center

(News | New Products)

September 14, 2008, Alcan Packaging has selected its Neenah Technical Ctr. to receive the Gold 2008 Bonsai award, the company's annual competition that recognizes outstanding efforts in environment, health and safety (EHS) ...

International Paper Reports Higher Earnings, Packaging Profits Mixed

(News | New Products)

September 11, 2008, ... packaging operating profits were $13 million (including a $13 million charge relating to the reorganization of Shorewood's Canadian operations) compared with $9 million in the 2008 first quarter (including ...