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(Folding/Gluing)

July 31, 2009, Colbert Packaging Corp., a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes, and paperboard specialty products, is celebrating its 50th anniversary Colbert Packaging Corp., a manufacturer of folding ...

Double-Duty Packages

(Substrates)

June 30, 2009, ... the need for a separate rigid pouring holder. Empty package weight is just 14 grams, almost half the weight of cartons. Calcium carbonate (chalk) reportedly reduces the amount of polymer required for the ...

Not Just a Pretty Face

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2009, ... toasts to a marketing award in the Food Beverage Packaging-Rigid category for a metallized carton that holds Norwalk, CT-based Diageo’s Sambuca Romano Gift Set. A windowed carton features a bottle of Sambuca ...

Metallized & Vacuum Coated Products Are Credited for Excellence in the AIMCAL Competition

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2009, ... award in the Food Beverage Packaging-Rigid category for a metallized carton holding Norwalk, CT-based Diageo’s Sambuca Romano Gift Set. The carton’s recyclable film-free construction combines premium decorated ...

Colbert Packaging Celebrates 50 Years

(News Eclips)

February 16, 2009, ... this year. In 1959, Charles “Bud” Colbert purchased Kroeck Paper Box, a rigid setup box company founded in 1892.  He changed the name to Colbert Packaging and set out on a mission to offer one of the industry’s ...

Creating e-Pedigrees

(Print)

December 31, 2008, ... for rigid packaging or thermal transfer overprinters for flexible packaging. Today, an increasing number of pharmaceutical customers are asking about mass serialization capabilities to help them create ...

Sustainability and Flex Pack: a Study

(News Clips Archive)

September 30, 2008, ... the smaller environmental footprint of flexible resealable packaging as compared to rigid alternatives. The study included eight packaging systems: Six deli meat packages, one featuring a resealable ...

Keystone Acquires Ott Packagings

(News Eclips)

August 18, 2008, Keystone Printed Specialties Co. has acquired Ott Packagings OLD FORGE, PA | Keystone Printed Specialties Co. has acquired Ott Packagings, Selinsgrove, PA, manufacturers of rigid and thermoformed packaging, ...

Cleaning at the Cutting Edge

(News | New Products)

August 17, 2008, ... some substrates do generate dust, and there are a number of reasons for this. For example, inappropriately set blade angles or poor knife geometry when used on moderately rigid materials such as clay-coated ...

Recyclable PS Demand Increases

(News Eclips)

August 12, 2008, ... America is growing every year. CPRA-recycled PS packaging includes: foam and rigid PS take-out containers for deli, bakery, prepared foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, salad and sandwich boxes; cushion ...

Carton Offers High-End Looks and Savings

(News Eclips)

June 15, 2008, GLEN ALLEN, VA | MeadWestvaco Health & Beauty Packaging’s rendition of Evolution 2 Setup Box Replacement demonstrates how quality folding cartons deliver the high-end look of rigid set-up boxes GLEN ALLEN, ...

Board & Beautiful

(Carton Box)

May 31, 2008, ... UV coating, and embossing gives this award winner an elegant finish. Stephany's Holiday Candy Line sleeves are produced on MAN Roland and Bobst equipment. Best Rigid Box Is Promotional Taylor Box ...

Emerging Nations

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2008, ... packages, both flexible and rigid. The move away from foam and colored trays to clear recycled PET rapidly is taking hold. European consumers demand full package visibility. Another major trend is adding ...

Clever Converters

(Flexpack)

March 31, 2008, ... to rigid packaging. The pouch reportedly functions beautifully during the heating and serving process, adding to its appeal and convenience. Highest Achievement-Technical Innovation In the area of ...

Demographic Demands

(Flexpack)

February 29, 2008, ... is forecast to expand 4.2%/yr to $16.5 billion in 2011 (see Figure 1). Growth will be attributable to cost, performance, and source reduction advantages over most rigid packaging. Moreover, heightened ...

Offset Printing: Friend to All

(Carton Box)

January 31, 2008, ... accurate, brilliant color graphics reproduction at line screens of 175 dpi or better. It also offers a wide variety of materials, including strong, corrugated stock that provides the rigidity necessary ...

WHAT'S NE

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... Suited for pigmenting and designed to laminate rough and smooth optical enhancement films to flexible or rigid materials. Exopack Advanced Coatings | 704-847-9171 | exopackadvancedcoatings.com | ...

WHAT'S NE

(Magazine)

July 31, 2007, ... is said to offer high cut quality, long blade life, and minimized dust. Knife holders feature mono-block design to ensure system rigidity and reduce vibration at high speeds. Rotative head allows cutting ...

Preserve & Protect

(Magazine)

May 31, 2007, ... presented awards for its annual packaging competition, which received entries from 72 international rigid box and folding carton industry firms. Here is a look at the top two winners. Best Folding Carton ...

First Glance

(Magazine)

April 30, 2007, ... The rigid paperboard box has a full telescoping design in which the lid slides completely over a specially designed footed tray for a prominent box appearance. The print provides an opulent look and feel ...