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Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... for retailers. FLEXmark floor art 6605/6600 from FLEXcon Co., Spencer, MA, also was named a finalist in the Material category (also see PFFC, December 2009, p24). The floor art is used as an advertising ...

AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... Judges noted the construction’s ability to eliminate the need for corrugated shippers, thereby reducing material costs and waste and simplifying handling for retailers. FLEXmark floor art 6605/6600 ...

Flexible Packaging: Narrow Web's Leverag

(Flexpack)

March 21, 2010, ... influences consumers when it comes to in-store purchase decisions. According to the National Retail Federation, Washington, DC, packaging is a key differentiator for consumer goods with an estimated 50%–70% ...

US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand to Reach $36.4 Billion in 2014

(Carton Box News)

March 17, 2010, ... as both industrial machinery and automotive industries recover from sharp declines in the 2004-2009 period. In nonmanufacturing markets such as retail shipping and carry-out foodservice, box demand will ...

Bagmaking: Cleaning Up on F/F/S

(Substrates)

January 31, 2010, ... capabilities, including four- to eight-color process printing commonly found in retail product applications. The company, a part of the Nelmar Group of Companies established in 1984, installed its first ...

Flex-Pack = Opportunity

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2010, ... by consumer sentiment and major retailers such as Walmart — on using renewable resources for packaging. In parallel, end-users are looking for reductions in film caliper to deliver overall reductions in ...

Weekend Warrior

(First Glance)

January 31, 2010, Menasha Packaging, Neenah, WI, has unveiled the M•PULSE Weekender Hutch for retail-ready supply chain solutions. Ideal for grocery and convenience store channels, this display-ready Menasha Packaging, ...

Judgment Day for AIMCAL Entries

(News | New Products)

January 20, 2010, ... with 30 competing for Product of the Year competition this year in the following categories: packaging–food; packaging–nonfood; packaging–healthcare, cosmetics & toiletries; label–retail; decorative/display; ...

MPI Label Adds Two Mark Andy Machines

(Narrow Web)

December 31, 2009, ... million. The order calls for Sirit to make its traditional sealed Title-21-based toll transponders, including packaged tags, available at retail locations. Lexmark Intl., Lexington, KY, expands its ...

Menasha Wins 8

(Carton Box)

December 31, 2009, ... retail environment. One of two platinum awards Menasha received was for the Windex Outdoor All-in-One Floor Stand, which the company converted for SC Johnson. It was entered in Retail Category/Supermarket/Grocery: ...

Carton Zips Open & Close

(News Eclips)

December 21, 2009, ... product goods companies and retailers. The linerless design also is said to provide for a minimum of 10% additional content, up to 40% source reduction in some cases, and improved space efficiency over ...

Packaging Conference Features Brand Owners, Tech Leaders

(News | New Products)

December 08, 2009, ... Discounted, early registration is available until December 18, 2009. Representing the retailer perspective, Sean Stephan, senior director, Packaging Sustainability, Wal-Mart, will be discussing the ...

DuPont Packaging Announces Call for Packaging Innovation

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2009, ... reduction. Entry forms and guidelines are available at www.packaging.dupont.com. The deadline for entries is Feb. 12, 2010. Packaging designers, converters, consumer good producers, retailers, and equipment ...

Thin Stocks for Labels

(Narrow Web Products)

November 30, 2009, ... offering the opportunity to switch to longer roll lengths for fewer roll changes and more labels/roll. Offers combinations with a PP30 liner for applications such as food, retail, and logistics. Available ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box Products)

November 30, 2009, ... converter was able to achieve a consistent background shade. Judges' Choice: Structural | With its Zyrtec Display entry that reduces shrinkage at the retail level, Bennett Packaging wins the top structural ...

Station Domination

(Substrates)

November 30, 2009, ... applications, which reach a targeted, captive audience, are similar to retail, in-store advertising. They include graphics on counter and desk areas; POP displays; wall graphics and murals; two-way window ...

Films 101: Back to Basics

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... final application's needs as well as the needs of the retailer/distributor, applicator, printer, and converter (see Figure 1). Among numerous film substrates, five are most common in label production today: ...

Hot Cup Combos

(Substrates)

October 31, 2009, ... combo pack introduced the fast food industry approach to retail trade. The concept was well accepted by supermarket customers, and Solo Cup, a major Dixie competitor, came up with its own concept version ...

Sealed for Security

(First Glance)

October 31, 2009, ... which prevents retail pilferage while promoting proper storage. To open, the consumer lifts the back flap and pulls a zipper to access the blister card. This process allows the medication to be removed ...

Uncoated Board Gives Whale of a Performance

(News Eclips)

October 13, 2009, KapStone Charleston Kraft promotes a strong environmental image in the retail aisle for its Kraftpak uncoated carton board with a promotional packet hypothetically branded “Red Whale Ale.” CHARLESTON, ...