Food & Drug Packaging

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Articles in Feb, 2002 issue of Food & Drug Packaging

• Huggies tight-seal pouch keeps baby wipes moist
• Michael Angelo's work of art: package display flexibility
• Adjustable unit erects: square, stable trays
• Packaging innovation drives new drug delivery options: new techniques add value, convenience and cost savings for injected, inhaled and topical treatments
  by Kate Bertrand
• Meet consumer expectations with total performance testing: tests need to evaluate materials, product, production, distribution and how the consumer uses the package
  by Lejo Brana
• New lidding foil: is underside printed
• Comar Inc
• Sonoscan Inc
• Access Packaging Inc
• Barrier film ensures: fresh frozen pizza
• Monitoring yogurt cup cool down yields efficient pallet stacking: low-cost devices show how pallet patterns affect cooling profiles for premium yogurt
• Form-fill-sealer: is quick, precise
• Stand-up pouch: recloses easily
• Thermal transfer printer: is flexible and fast
• Metal detector: for dusty powders
• Events
• Label applicators
• Dental gum carton fits anytime, anywhere use
• Stick-pack machines: for liquid, dry items
• Speedy bagger: is affordable
• Permeation tester: aids film choice
• Robotic palletizer: handles heavy bags
• Small camera: has high res
• The Masterbatches Div. of Clairant Inc. has acquired selected assets of Action Colour Concentrates, Oakville, Ontario
• Alvey Systems Inc
• Astronauts test new spill-proof beverage dispenser
• The reformed proposition 65: remedy or risk? Changes to California's controversial law may end frivolous lawsuits, but it still isn't fair to companies
  by George Misko
• New low-temperature inks lower packaging costs
• How packagers can comply with 21 CFR Part 11: piece by piece or all at once, you can develop a workable plan to manage your electronic records
  by Lisa McTigue Pierce
• Carrying handles generate club store sales for Mott's: this leading beverage marketer found an efficient way to add consumer convenience and create a clever multipack
• Polymers, copolymers: get FDA clearance
• All-Fill Inc
• Safeline Inc
• Specialty Films & Associates Inc
• First Atlantic Corp., a private investment firm, has acquired a controlling interest in Ranpak Corp., a maker of systems that produce on-demand in-box cushioning and padding
• Beverage shippers also keep drinks chilled
• Today's frozen food packages: dramatic, inviting, robust: high-quality graphics and convenience features are transforming packages in the freezer aisle
  by William Makely
• Ergonomic case packers: load cartons, bags
• 3 steps to a smooth line integration: communication, pre-project planning and pre-installation testing help assure quick and easy start-ups
  by Christopher Barry
• Eastman Chemcial Co. has split into two public companies
• Sabate USA
• Kirk Carr is a new account manager for Laminations, a part of Great Northern Corp's
• CCL Container
• Tootsie roll goes to war in patriotic packaging
• Bag maker's jaws: help double output
• Pouch machine: fills tubular packs
• Horizontal wrapper: ensures strong seals
• Leaflet inserter: feeds 400 per minute
• New plastic roller: conveys gently
• Key Technology
• Rotary & inline systems
• How to select the right packaging machine: make sure the machine is a match for your package, product, people and plant
  by Howard Leary
• Clear clamshell protects a `Skinny Cow'
• Retailers, national brands collaborate on packaging: unique packages and displays earn Avon, Pillsbury and Primo Foods preferred shelf positions
  by James W. Peters
• Holographic pattern: simulates movement
• Videojet Technologies Inc
• Protective packaging supplier Tuscarora Inc. has bought Polyfoam Packers Corp., including its product lines ThermoSafe insulated containers and U-Tek refrigerant gel packs
• CL&D Digital
• Avery Dennison
• Alcoa Flexible Packaging
• Disposable Freeze-Dry Trays prove cost-effective for drugs
• Borden's mac and cheese takes a `fresh' approach
  by Christopher Barry
• New bar code technology increases data, shrinks size: reduced space symbology has the potential to increase the versatility of the standard UPC
  by Pan Demetrakakes
• Continuous filler: connects for service
• New pouch sealer: also counts, stacks
• New bulk bag: holds fine powders
• Shrink wrappers: speed thru-put
• Rotary for light: viscous products
• Copley Controls Corp
• Patent-pending tube closure keeps water from entering
• Custom systems
• Print & apply
• New vertical F-F-S: claims to be fastest
• Economical bagger: is fast, efficient
• T-E shrink seals: protect and inform
• New case erector: sells for $19,500
• Flat carton printer: can also deboss codes
• Romaco Inc
• Be safe—change your mind
  by Lisa McTigue Pierce
• Sam's club adopts corrugated footprint standard

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