Packaging Technology articles from November 1994

Packaging Technology archives from November 1994

Target convenience in household-care packs. (includes related article)
November 1, 1994... Everything from new ergonomic triggers and foaming sprayers to dissolvable detergent pouches are helping win consumer loyalty. "When all else fails, read the instructions," goes the old saying. You just bought a different brand of...

Future of resins becomes clear (and colorful). (plastic bottles)
November 1, 1994... Innovations make clear resins cheaper, more rigid. Suppliers add colors to design palette for eye-catching variety. Choices, choices. When it comes to packaging resins today, color choices are as broad as the visible spectrum on the one hand,...

Reworked laminate keeps vacuum-packs airtight. (Kraft General Foods Canada Inc.'s vacuum-package for its Maxwell House coffee brand)
November 1, 1994... Shift to biaxially oriented nylon film extends Maxwell House coffee package shelf life at no added cost. A vacuum-packed coffee "brickpack" has to pass one simple "go/no-go" test for shelf life. As long as it stays sealed and solid,...

Recycling pays off for Armstrong. (Thomasville Furniture Industries Inc. Armstrong Furniture)(includes related article)
November 1, 1994... Furniture packer returns baled PP-foam cushioning for rebates to meet corporate environmental commitments. Our country's Civil War ended at Appomattox, Va., in 1865, but at the Armstrong Div. of Thomasville Furniture Industries, the war on...

Linerless labels help cut $12 million in postal costs. (US Postal Service to adopt new linerless-label system)(includes related article)
November 1, 1994... New pressure-sensitive adhesive releases cleanly from label's face. Nearly "zero-waste" materials can be repositioned. Good news for taxpayers. Installation is underway in the United States Postal Service for use of an innovative, new...

War of the brands is a win-win situation for shoppers.
November 1, 1994... Private-label marketers, threathened by court action, will eventually make pleasing package improvements. During their trade show in Rosemont, Ill., Nov. 13-16, members of the Private Label Manufacturers Assn. are going to have a lot to talk...

Packaging homework creates pasta 'abundanza.' (Pasta Warehouse)(includes related article)
November 1, 1994... By first studying the importance of machinery, freshman packager of fresh pasta makes the grade. Creating a new business in a field such as fresh-pasta packaging can be an intimidating venture, especially where giant, established companies...

'Safety first' attitudes ensure that safety lasts. (includes related article)
November 1, 1994... Prevent your line from going "haywire" and endangering workers and equipment. Address safety issues early in the line-design process. Packagers are very conscious of the problems that can occur if improperly packaged goods harm consumers....

Last-minute tips for Pack Expo profit. (includes related articles)
November 1, 1994... Here are some last-minute details on where to go and what to see when you brave the "miles of aisles" at McCormick Place this month. With the start of Pack Expo 94 drawing near, you might still have a few questions about the industry's...

Beverages grab a third of the Pack Expo pie.
November 1, 1994... Beverage packaging machinery and materials command a major share of the exhibitor space at Pack Expo 94. If you're looking for the latest technology for soft-drink and juice packaging, get out your straws and head to Chicago for Pack Expo...

Beauty is in the eyes of Pack Expo beholders. (cosmetic and toiletry packages on exhibit at Pack Expo 1994)
November 1, 1994... Pack Expo promises to bring together the largest number of cosmetics and HBA packaging exhibits anywhere. Cosmetic and toiletry packagers and those in related fields will have a smorgasbord of equipment set before them when they hit the Pack...

Line lessons from the real world. (innovative packaging processes)
November 1, 1994... Taking firm control of operations, innovative hiring methods and partnering with suppliers teach parables for high-productivity success. When it comes to learning from your peers in package engineering, there's almost nothing like a lesson...