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Converting Industry News, Part 1

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... equipment. The zippers, from Presto Products Co., an Aloca Consumer Products co., Appleton, WI, make lower sealing temperatures possible, thus reducing film distortion and improving package appearance, ...

More of the 411 on RFID

(Archive)

August 30, 2005, ... Under the terms of the agreement, TI will be a primary supplier of ultra-high frequency UHF EPC Gen 2 tag technology to Moore Wallace, which will provide EPC Gen 2 finished labels to the consumer products ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... the tray, leaving a corner exposed to grab and pull for easy product access. Reported to be an ideal lidstock for consumer goods and solid or semi-solid products such as food items, room fresheners, etc. ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... Saini and Nicole Millick, OxySense Inc. APPLICATION: A new non-invasive method allows testing of packages in-line before shipment to the consumer. The method measures oxygen content within food packages ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

July 30, 2005, ... has begun issuing “Blue from American Express” consumer and small business credit cards with the ExpressPay contactless chip in all 50 states. ExpressPay uses 13.56 MHz RFID technology from TI. TI’s ISO/IEC ...

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 1

(Archive)

July 30, 2005, ... sporting goods and automotive aftermarket parts is strong. The consequences cost brand owners millions—and in some cases, cost consumers their lives. The AWA Product Authentication and Brand Security ...

One Stop Shop

(Flexpack)

May 30, 2005, ... to expand into India’s rapidly growing consumer goods markets. Jeevraj Pillai, senior general manager of production, noted, "Our retort pouches meet all international standards, and we are fully committed ...

Positive Projections

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, Paperboard packaging provides advantages in the distribution, marketing, protection, and preservation of thousands of consumer goods, reports the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC). These apparent advantages ...

Winner's Circl

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... of structure and design is said to be very eye catching to the consumer. The gable-top feature allows for an easily reclosable package, and the construction of the folding carton is said to meet customer ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... at a speed of 60 fpm. Booklets Offers Triple the Space CLEVELAND, OH—The Kennedy Group offers the compact Tri-Max booklet said to provide consumer goods companies with a cost-effective alternative ...

E-Waste Legislation

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California has passed an innovative electronic waste recycling law. Under this law, California consumers pay an advanced recycling fee to retailers of CRT devices ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, ... include the following: The stock market is driving consumer confidence now, not the labor market; a 2.5% interest rate may slow down the economy, but we haven’t felt it yet; tax cuts have faded; savings ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, ... packaged consumer goods markets, says the study, as well as the diffusion of advanced logistics and data processing systems throughout the developing world and the development and penetration of technologically ...

Conference Alongside CMM Focuses on CPG/Converter Value Chain Relationship

(Archive)

February 03, 2005, Packaging Strategies announces the Consumer Packaging & Converting Connection event, a conference debuting during CMM Intl. 2005 offering sessions focusing on the relationship between senior-level executives ...

Hit the Brakes!

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, ... of December 3, it had slumped to about $43.) In Fry’s view, "high oil prices have slowed economic growth by reducing discretionary income, squeezing profit margins, sapping consumer confidence, and widening ...

Coating & Laminating Special Report, Part 1

(Archive)

December 30, 2004, ... he says. "In today’s super-busy world, consumer products companies are looking to the supply chain for increased value. And we are geared up to manage their holographic requirements from graphic design ...

the PLACE

(Magazine)

November 30, 2004, ... polyethylene (EPE) resin can extend the range of material options for converters and packagers. The resin fulfills the need to meet the continued demand by consumers for improved convenience and performance ...

Model Mock-Ups

(Magazine)

November 29, 2004, ... well as to Procter and Gamble and other consumer goods manufacturers. P&G and others embraced the concept, and the Haney brothers knew they were onto something big. As Haney PRC, the company serves ...

Show News

(Magazine)

October 31, 2004, ... solutions to consumer goods package converting. Developed and produced by Packaging Strategies, the event will take place April 18-19, during the first two days of CMM Intl. at McCormick Place, Chicago. ...

RFID & EPC Systems

(Magazine)

October 30, 2004, ... can be tracked throughout the distribution chain, allowing for a host of benefits to businesses and added convenience for consumers. Benefits include streamlined logistical management and anti-theft ...