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Study Says Retort Pouch Production and Use Positioned for Sustained and Significant Growth

(Flexpack)

November 09, 2003, ... rice dishes) and in non-food institutional segments as healthcare. In 2002, the split between consumer and institution retort-pouch use was 72% consumer and 28% institutional. "[A] projected 15-percent ...

Converter Panel Attracts Interest at Conference

(The Place)

September 30, 2003, ... healthcare industry, flexible packaging laminations, barrier products, films, adhesives, etc. Other sessions involving panels that addressed topics of current interest to the audience at the conference ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... Nordmeccanica, NPES, Packaging Strategies, Pira Intl., Rexam Healthcare Flexibles, RIT, Smurfit-Stone, Stora Enso, Sun Chemical, TAPPI, Valéron Strength Films, Valmet (Rotomec), and W&H. Covering the ...

A Global Focus on the Market

(Magazine)

September 30, 2003, ... economies change to disposable medical, healthcare, and personal care products. Meanwhile, in terms of geographical usage, North America's lead — at 42.6% of the world release liner market — is extending ...

Spotlight on the North American Market

(Disposables)

September 30, 2003, ... tapes (including envelopes) at 5%; label stock at 4%; applications in healthcare, medical disposables, and hygiene at 3.5%; and graphic arts applications (including covering films) at 2.1%. Market Characteristics ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) recently filed a petition with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to adopt a quantitative, numerical standard for determining whether unit-dose ...

Europe: Label's Leade

(Tapes)

August 31, 2003, ... the interest in the “no-label” look — especially for wine labels — and for labels on plastic containers in the healthcare and household chemicals sectors. P-s labels for automotive and consumer durables ...

On the Move...

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ... Sun Chemical Corp., sub. of Sun Chemical Group B.V., the Netherlands, opens an ink manufacturing facility in Marki, Poland, near Warsaw. Hueck Foils, Wall, NJ, appoints Joanne McCartney Yonce healthcare ...

Rexam to Divest Medical Flex Pack Biz

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2003, Rexam PLC reports it has reached an agreement to sell its healthcare flexibles sector to Amcor, an Australian flexible packaging company with a global presence. LONDON, U.K.—Rexam PLC reports it has reached ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... and healthcare requirements; the rise of digital printing; and new security and brand protection solutions for converter and brand owner. MACtac Supplies P-S Material for American Filmmaking Stamps ...

Rexam Intros Bulk Drug Packaging

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2003, Rexam Healthcare Flexibles reports late this spring it introduced a range of LDPE (low density polyethylene) and foil laminate bags and drum liners manufactured in a cGMP-compliant environment for use ...

Rexam Blister-Pack Pharma Service Can Open Profit Windows

(News | New Products)

June 02, 2003, In an effort to cut product-launch times and bump up clients' profit windows, Rexam Healthcare Flexibles introduces "a suite of innovative pharmaceutical packaging services around its proprietary Black ...

Pack Strat Study IDs Alternative Pouches as 'Next Wave

(News | New Products)

May 20, 2003, ... of the end-use categories covered include wet and dry foods; pet foods; healthcare; frozen and baked foods; agri-chemicals; and beverages. "As retailers and users continue to experience the power of ...

Brady Corp. Buys German Barcode Manufacturer

(News | New Products)

May 06, 2003, ... manufacturing, retail, logistics, information technology, healthcare, and pharmaceutical markets, says Brady. "Etimark serves a variety of 'blue chip' customers, including BMW, Daimler Chrysler, Bosch, Woolworth ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... or visit ftastore.com. Pharmaceutical Packaging Review of Child-Resistant Protocols Requested FALLS CHURCH, VA, USA—The Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) has invited Harold D. (Hal) ...

As Good as It Gets: PPC Awards

(Folding Cartons)

March 31, 2003, ... chemicals, proprietary medicines, bandages, diapers, and surgical/sanitary supplies Actonel by MeadWestvaco Global Healthcare Packaging Thayer LiteAire Pop Up by Thoro Packaging: Thayer Medical Inc.(also ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

March 31, 2003, ... Laser Machining, Latran Technologies, Man Roland, PCMC, Polytype Converting, Preco, Printcafe, Rexam Healthcare Flexibles, Schreiber Specialties, Smurfit-Stone, Solutia, Superior Nonwovens, and UCB Group. ...

Black Clawson Converting Machinery, Inc., Is New Company

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2003, ... packaging (food and healthcare products); adhesive-coated tapes and labels (pressure sensitive and release coatings); pre-coated convenience products; imaging products; plastic films for consumer and industrial ...

Achieving Drug Compliance through Packaging

(Magazine)

January 31, 2003, ... for delivery via the patient's pulmonary system. Mauze touched on issues involved in this system and its overall efficiency. For a CD of the papers presented at Showcase 2002, contact Healthcare Compliance ...

Alcan Pharma Center Installs Rotomec Gravure Press

(News | New Products)

January 09, 2003, Valmet Converting, manufacturer of Rotomec printing presses, reports the installation of a Rotomec 3000-5 ES gravure press at the Alcan Pharma Center, Shelbyville, KY, USA. According to Valmet, the Rotomec ...