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Sagentia has developed a prototype cardboard can
As a low-cost, renewable material, cardboard is an attractive packaging option for a wide range of products, but it has never been seen as practical for pressurised containers. Sagentia has developed a prototype cardboard can which is strong, waterproof and gas tight - representing a significant technical achievement.
DuPont introduces Biomax PTT
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced the introduction of Biomax PTT, which contains up to 35 percent renewably sourced content for packaging applications. Biomax PTT 1100 is especially suitable for use in injectionmolded containers, cosmetic packaging and other parts where polyesters are used.
Bta & Hispack in Barcelona
Bta & Hispack will be held from 11 to 15 May 2009 at the Fira de Barcelona`s Gran Via venue in a total surface area of 90,000 m2 and will have 3,500 exhibitors. Approximately 60,000 professional visitors from around the world will gather at this trade fair with the aim of finding out about a wide range of technology and machinery products capable of meeting those needs present in the food and beverage production chain - from the ingredient to the packaging via the production process.
Pregis` Airspeed 9000 package targets high-end bottle applications
Pregis Corp. targets wine, spirits and other highend beverages with stock and custom versions of its inflatable AirSpeed 9000 secondary package.
Cooperation between Sun Chemical and EskoArtwork
Sun Chemical and EskoArtwork announced at drupa 2008 unveiled details of a new strategic partnership in color and workflow to bring further benefits to new and existing customers of these two world leaders in graphic arts.
Podanfol from Poland purchased an important production company
In the beginning of May Podanfol one of the leading packaging companies at the polish market made another investment, which is very important to its industrial operations.
Variopac Pro - new shrink tunnel of Krones
The designed-enhanced Variopac Pro packer for Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, scores in terms of a new container infeed and numerous advantages, such as good accessibility, fast change-overs, good reproducibility and fewer drives. For the first time, the Variopac Pro exhibited at the interpack features the new generation of shrink tunnels, constructed in shaft-wall design.
Ciba launches new 3D color visualization software
Ciba launches new 3D color visualization software linking design to production: new Ciba Colorviz Color Presenter software aids color communication between designers, color producers and Color visualization based on measured value of colorants on final products, allowing reduction of product development cycle times.
Rexam introduces plastic jars into Europe
Rexam announced at interpack 2008 that has extended its product offering in Europe with the introduction of its line of plastic jars. The expansion addresses the growing demand for consumer-friendly jars while adding value for customers on store shelves.
Hefestus challenges vacuum technology
Hefestus Ltd., Israel, will exhibit an innovative new concept for packaging with modified atmosphere (MAP technology) at Interpack 2008.
Cartons shape Interpack
For the first time ever Cartonboard and Folding Cartons are the core theme at Interpack in Düsseldorf between 24th and 30th April. The "Innovationparc Packaging" in Hall 7A was designed by Pro Carton, in conjunction with the EHI (European Trade Institute for Brands and Retail Trade) and the PDA (Pan European Design Association). In other words: by the entire Supply Chain!
PET Engineering launches the asymmetric beer bottle
PET Engineering signs an exclusive beer bottle characterized by concave bottom and asymmetric shape.
Ilapak will show at interpack how minimize cost per pack
Ilapak launches new technology at interpack which enables all customers to achieve lowest cost per pack.
Amcor launches first PET bottle with built-in handle
McCormick Distilling Co., Weston, MO, commercializes the first PET liquor bottle with a built-in handle. The 1.75-L polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for the company`s popular vodka brand is being supplied by Amcor PET Packaging.
Functional decoration - Information and security key functions for labels
No longer are they merely decoration. Labels today are performing more and more functions. In addition to the marketing aspect of a finely printed label for a brand, labels are also used to guard against counterfeiting and tampering. Advances in print technology make it possible to integrate new functions into labels. At interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2008 from 24 to 30 April in Düsseldorf, manufacturers of label materials and applicator systems will display their latest developments.
Two new grades of DuPont`s Entira antistatic additives
DuPont launches two new grades of Entira antistatic additives. New additions provide permanent, immediate anti-static performance and outstanding aesthetic properties.
24000 carton packs per hour
The new aseptic high-speed filling machines CFA 124 and CFA 724 (photo) from SIG Combibloc are the fastest in the world for small-size carton packages, capable of filling 24,000 combiblocMini or combiblocSmall carton packs per hour, with the same unmatched volume flexibility as its predecessors. SIG Combibloc is setting new standards in speed and efficiency when it comes to filling technology for aseptic carton packs.
DuPont demonstrates sustainability at interpack 2008
At Interpack 2008, DuPont will emphasise its involvement in the provision of polymers for packaging solutions which combine high productivity, cost efficiency and sustainability. The company`s sustainability offering comprises innovative approaches to reducing and removing packaging, as well as the development of renewable and recyclable resins and modifiers.
Netstal at interpack 2008: low energy, high performance
With the slogan "low energy, high performance" exhibits Netstal, the Swiss manufacturer of injection moulding machines, for the first time at the international trade fair Interpack in Düsseldorf/Germany.
ColepCCL expands aerosol can manufacturing to Poland
ColepCCL, the largest European contract manufacturer of aerosol and liquid products in personal care, cosmetic, over-the-counter pharmaceutical and household categories, and a leading supplier of tinplate and plastic packaging solutions, expands its Metal Packaging activities to Poland.
PET is the world`s favourite in the beverage industry
Bottling lines in the beverage industry fill entire buildings. Faults in individual units can therefore affect the efficiency of the overall line. Manufacturers of bottling and packaging lines know the challenges and now offer space-saving solutions which also operate more cost efficiently.
Luxury through innovation
New plastic materials and techniques can provide cost-effective luxury packaging solutions in the beauty market - writes Gérald Martines from RPC.
Innovative single-column Krones palletising robot
At the interpack 2008, Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will be showcasing two completely new machines for optimising the grouping and palletising functions, in the shape of the Modulpal 1 ADR and the Robobox. On a stand measuring more than 1,000 square meters.
Unusual Gerresheimer's closure system for pharmaceutical products
Increased safety - and in addition increased economy through the entire process chain: with these qualities an innovative closure system for pharmaceutical products totally convinced the jury for the 2007 German Packaging Award. This internationally prestigious prize was awarded to the new type of desiccant closures for tablet containers which Gerresheimer has developed under the Duma trademark.
tna will show at Interpack 2008 six technical advancements
tna, a leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, debuts a series of six technical advancements for the confectionery, fresh produce, and the delicate baked and salty snack industries, that will make production more efficient, improve quality, increase output and reduce waste. The company will show all six novelties at Interpack 2008 in Dusseldorf.
Mondi confirms a huge investment in Poland
Mondi has confirmed that Poland's Swecie mill will be the location for its new machine for lightweight recycled containerboard.
Borealis at Interplastica 2008
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, invites plastics processors, product manufacturers and designers to learn more about the benefits of polyethylene and polypropylene materials at Interplastica 2008, which takes place in Moscow from January 29 until February 1, 2008.
CDM Sinuate belonging to Stora Enso protects blister packages
Stora Enso is introducing a new material aimed at making blister packages theft-proof but easy to open. The novelty is called CDM Sinuate.
Podanfol from Poland acquired austrian and hungarian companies
Podanfol Sp. z o.o., Poland, has acquired ownership rights to production assets of Victan Kft Hungary and Victus GmbH Austria. Since few days is also an owner of the right to the trade mark Victan as well as the patent rights to all Victan multi-layer casings.
There are two major global trends in packaging printing
The Top-class finishing and security printing are two major global trends in packaging printing. In the run-up to drupa 2008, the world`s printing and finishing experts agree that there are two major trends at work - highly finished packaging materials and packaging as well as security printing.
New bottle of Krones
Krones is introducing a new, impressive bottle. With a weight of 8.8 g for a 500-ml bottle, the german company has set new standards for the world`s lightest PET container in the 0.5-l class. First exhibition of the new bottle took place at the K 2007 in Düsseldorf.