Food & Drug Packaging

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Articles in Oct, 2002 issue of Food & Drug Packaging

• After being nominated by President George W. Bush, Hal Stratton was confirmed on July 25, 2002, by the U.S
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• High barrier extends shelf life
• Mark Mazur, digital prepress specialist for the Imaging Technologies business of DuPont, has received the 2002 President's Award
• Products offer range of barrier composites
• Blister technologies fast, flexible
• Machine fills, caps containers
• Hollywood tottle stars on shelves
• Elegant packaging solutions mean easy opening for consumers of any age
  by Mona Doyle
• How to judge a good packaging line—Part II
  by Howard Leary
• Clariant Masterbatches
• ATOFINA Petrochemicals Inc
• Plastic netting FDA approved
• `Smart' printer includes ethernet connectivity
• Knife system meets 3-a requirements
• EZ stor provides continuous protection
• Abbott Laboratories' Ross Products Div
• 7 UP turns upside down—again
• Pack Expo 2002 show stoppers
• Nordson Corp
• Pet bottles designed for performance
• Laser codes pet containers
• Palletizer accommodates many case patterns
• Bottle comes in PETG and PVC
• A world run by robots? Oh, the humanity!
  by Christopher Barry
• Being `green': how much does it cost? How much does it pay? A global commitment to `environmental stewardship,' incessant legislation and consumer opinion all impact your bottom line
  by Lisa McTigue Pierce
• Sauce company makes a case for six-packs: new equipment helps Renfro Foods halve its case size to fit grocers' demands for flexibility and low inventory
  by Pan Demetrakakes
• Cold Laser marks inside blister packs
• Fleetwood, a Barry-Wehmiller Co
• Pouches available on roll
• Conveyor handles range of finishes
• Shipper handles viscous materials
• Oval bottles hold personal-care products
• The United States Pharmacopeia
• New device updates insulin delivery method
• New concepts streamline the packaging cleanroom: cleanrooms continue to evolve into more practical, more cost-effective formats—and packaging equipment development keeps pace
  by William Makely
• Raflatac Inc
• Stand-up pouch includes slider option
• Leakproof conveyor reduces contamination
• Fill/seal machine handles range of pouches
• Footed oval bottles for small sizes
• Responsibility in a package
  by Pan Demetrakakes
• Consumers personalize Coke bottles with in-store labeling. . personalized bottle labels
• Verstility is sweet for candy packaging: from kiddie novelties to high-end chocolates, candy packages interact intimately with the product
  by Pan Demetrakakes
• Desiccant plastic spools reduce dust and moisture
• Hishi Plastics USA
• Custom packages without high costs
• Thermal images check heat seals
• Printer made for critical operations
• Glass bottles offer closure options
• Dip into the idea pool
  by Lisa McTigue Pierce
• Proposition 65 looks to net food products
  by George Misko
• Polly wants a poly bag: plastic bags provide good protection and point-of-sale graphics for exotic bird feed
• NorthStar Print Group
• Adhesive withstands high temperatures
• Blister package senior friendly, child resistant
• Bag makers accommodate range of styles
• LTS system simplifies warehousing, shipping
• Wide-mouth bottles ideal for medicines
• A one-day seminar, The Basics of Packaging Regulation
• Rum bottle lights up, plays music
• Popularity grows for in-mold labels: in a world where pressure-sensitive labels dominate, technical advancements offer growth opportunities for IML. .
  by William Makely
• Nilfisk-Advance America, a supplier of specialty vacuum systems, has promoted Paul Miller
• Adhesives for range of packaging needs
• System uses recycled kraft paper
• Combination system easy to use, maintain
• System combines packing, palletizing
• Stacker eliminates need for manual pallet stacking
• Bayer adds external seal to cartons of intravenous drug
• Estee Lauder package is as cool as ice
• Unit package heals problem with liquid suture: veterinarians can use a wound-closure adhesive more easily thanks to innovative single-dose packaging
• Newman Labeling Systems Inc
• Film provides metal adhesion
• Bagger customizes bags on demand
• F/F/S applies sliders, zippers
• Hot-melt unit is low cost workhorse
• Pallet software is now more compatible
• The Coca-Cola Co. has expanded its multi-year agreement with The Walt Disney Co. contract with Walt Disney Co.
• Cookie canister encourages portion control
• Technical advances increase palletizing possibilities: you can get flexibility and speed from the same system, but that may or may not be a robot
  by Christopher Barry

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