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Better Labels Through Chemistry

(Magazine)

July 09, 2006, ... printing additional variable text, such as lot numbers and expiration, directly on the base polypropylene-laminated label. Label Printing In some industries, such as pharmaceuticals, “content labeling” ...

Klockner Displays New Packaging Materials

(Archive)

July 03, 2006, ... and other pharmaceuticals. These films are sealable to all standard vinyl-compatible lidstocks, are available in transparent clear and opaque white colors, and are compliant with U.S. FDA requirements ...

Brand Security & Product Authentication Special Report, Part 1

(Magazine)

June 29, 2006, ... counterfeit. This legislation requires the use of RFID or similar track-and-trace technologies as well as tamper-evident devices on pharmaceuticals packaging and additionally encourages the use of other ...

Become a M.A. of Engineering in Packaging Technology

(Archive)

April 02, 2006, ... assume senior positions within packaging and packing companies operating in the international arena. It is based on the four main strands; materials, machinery, fillgood technology (foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals) ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, Innovative packaging from: Blue Keld, Freshtray, and Pres-On. Products Success Cubed If you think ice is just ice, think again. UK-based Blue Keld offers Spring Water Premium Ice Cubes, an upscale ...

Global Giants

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2006, ... that represents 31% of the revenue. The accession of Pechiney has created the world’s number one food flexibles, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics supplier. With major corporate offices in Canada and the ...

Adhesives Research Announces New Business

(Archive)

January 10, 2006, ... technology in the form of covert markers, a technology that can be combined with custom-developed delivery systems for application to a variety of goods, including pharmaceuticals, packaging, food, apparel, ...

Blurring the Lines

(Archive)

November 29, 2005, ... and even flexible packaging for such demanding (and potentially more lucrative) markets such as health and beauty and pharmaceuticals. These enterprising converters have been supported by press manufacturers ...

Converting Rx for Bowed Rollers

(Web Lines)

October 30, 2005, At the top of my list of converting controlled substances: bowed rollers. Let’s read the “Directions for Use” fine print on the bowed roller bottle. Web Lines In pharmaceuticals, certain drugs are controlled ...

Reporter Clips

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... label in-line (silicone and adhesive coating) after the printing operation, thus allowing the printing under the adhesive. The companies are targeting both pharmaceuticals and wholesaling. RFID ...

Climate Control

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... damage the quality and printability of label materials, leading to customer complaints and reruns. Clear plastic labels are used on bottles and other containers for beverages and pharmaceuticals and in ...

Pouch vs. Bottle

(Flexpack)

July 30, 2005, ... cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment, agriculture, hygiene, and detergents for some of the world’s largest companies. Food and beverage packaging is by far the company’s largest market, ...

Brand Security & Authentication, Part 1

(Archive)

July 30, 2005, ... Holograms are well used in the pharmaceuticals industry (Glaxo was among the first to employ the technology many years ago to provide a holographic, self-adhesive seal for packs of their Zantac medication ...

Positive Projections

(Magazine)

May 30, 2005, ... areas for paperboard converters are pharmaceuticals, frozen foods, and retail carryout, with the lowest markets for folding cartons being soap, tobacco, and paper products. Consequently, for specific grades, ...

interpack 2005 Offers Reduced Ticket Prices and Guided Tours

(Archive)

February 20, 2005, ... thematic tours that will take place will be: Tour Theme Time 1 Food/confectionery 10:10 am 2 Pharmaceuticals/cosmetics 10:10 am 3 Beverages 10:20 am 4 Non-food/chemicals/technical ...

Getting it Right, the First Time

(Magazine)

December 30, 2004, ... in plastics due to the price of oil, and an increase in process work, although this is beginning to taper off." Both Durfee and Shumaker agree a crucial segment for web inspection is pharmaceuticals, ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Archive)

September 29, 2004, ... Protection Solutions has been put at about $7 billion in 2002 and is forecasted to reach $15 billion by 2007. The greatest opportunities will be in pharmaceuticals, as well as garments, sportswear, ...

Protecting Brands

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... (ElectroMagnetic Identification) — has proved valuable for authenticating blister-packed pharmaceuticals. EMID tags can be scanned through exterior packaging without breaking the tamper-evident seal. They ...

New Product Digest

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, New products from: Action Rotary Die, Amagic Holographics, DiMS!, ETI Converting Equipment, Graymills, Prime UV, RK Print Coat Instruments, Simco Industrial Static Control, Testing Machines, and Water ...

Converting Industry News, Part 2

(Magazine)

August 30, 2004, ... and bubble packaging will present the best opportunities based on increasing need for the packaging of cold- and heat-sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostic laboratory products. ...