Flexible Packaging articles from January 2006

Flexible Packaging archives from January 2006

It's simply irresistible.(MY POINT IS ....)
January 1, 2006... Let me get right to the point. Packaging with an appeal so strong that it compels the consumer to reach out and grab it off the shelf. That's the kind of packaging retailers and product suppliers want, and that's the kind of innovative...

Prices up for flexible packaging.(NEWSBRIEFS)
January 1, 2006... Flexible packaging prices, which already increased in the third quarter, are expected to rise by another 8 percent this quarter if suppliers get their way, according to Purchasing.com. They say the increases are to offset rising costs of energy...

U.S. vinyl resin production rises 8.8 percent to meet demand.(NEWSBRIEFS)
January 1, 2006... Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin production in the United States rose 8.8 percent to 16 billion pounds in 2004, as demand for the safe, durable and versatile material continues to grow. Statistics compiled by the American Plastics Council...

Bemis Company to move headquarters to Wisconsin.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Bemis Company, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the move of the Bemis Company corporate headquarters from Minneapolis, MN to Neenah, WI. The decision to move to Wisconsin will impact only a few people and should be...

W&H receives technical achievement award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Windmoeller & Hoelscher is proud to announce that its newly patented RSP (Registered Scan Preset) system has received the 2005 PLGA (Packaging and Label Gravure Association) Technical Award for Suppliers. The PLGA was established to advance...

Global demand for flexible packaging to increase 5 percent annually.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2006... Global demand for flexible packaging was 12 million tons in 2004 and is forecast to grow to more than 16 million tons by 2010, according to a new Pira International market study. The study shows that central and eastern Europe enjoys the...

FPA's Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase 2006.(FPA UPDATE)
January 1, 2006... Since 1956, the FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition has honored packaging and converting excellence across the flexible packaging industry. The winning entries of the 2006 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition...

Riding the wave of rising costs.(NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT)
January 1, 2006... When times are hard, it is tempting to think that no-one has had it as bad as yourself. Certainly the strong wave of cost increases that the US Flexible Packaging industry has faced and is facing this year and the uncertainty of 2006 should...

Recruiting for the ages: converters need to recruit and groom the next generation of leaders now. But the old rules of recruiting no longer apply since the up-and-comers have higher expectations and more demands.(BUSINESS RESOURCES)
January 1, 2006... Did you know that in just a few years there will be more workers over the age of 40 than workers under 40? By 2010, about one-fourth of your employees are going to be eligible for retirement. Many of you will try to create a work environment...

Executive outlook the global marketplace: industry insiders offer up their opinions on the state of the flexible packaging industry.
January 1, 2006... Converters of flexible packaging, along with the manufacturers who supply the equipment and machines, must take a proactive approach to identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats within the industry. Flexible Packaging...

Roundtable on inks.(ROUNDTABLE)(Interview)
January 1, 2006... Q: What kinds of information about a flexible packaging project must be shared with an ink supplier at the earliest stages of a project for it to be successful? ANTHONY RENZI: When launching a flexible packaging product, good communication...

Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers reduce energy costs.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... For companies that installed air pollution control systems more than eight to 10 years ago, updating older emission controls to modern, energy-efficient Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers from The CMM Group can improve destruction efficiencies...

New cast film system now available at Technology Center.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Windmoeller & Hoelscher has just installed a FILMEX cast film extrusion line at its Technology Center located at company headquarters in Lengerich, Germany. The 9-layer line is equipped with 8 extruders and features the latest innovations from...

New Hydraulic Logic Valve enhances baler performance.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... A new high-flow Hydraulic Logic Valve used in conjunction with a manifold block and screw-in cartridge control valves will replace the existing subplate and directional spool valves on American Baler's 20 and 30 horsepower balers. The new Logic...

Next generation monitoring instruments provide readability.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2006... Inventory and other collections spoilage can now be minimized by using maximum-featured temperature and humidity monitoring technology with renowned Dickson accuracy and reliability now available at approximately half the price--the new TH8...

Tetra Pak launches world's first clear aseptic package.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2006... Tetra Pak's new Tetra Wedge Aseptic Clear, is the world's first high barrier, totally clear aseptic package. In May, Mexican beverage company Jumex, rolled out Nautix, the first commercial brand in Tetra Wedge Aseptic Clear, into the Mexican...

Sargento revitalizes packaging with consumers in mind.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... Sargento, the 52-year-old cheese company, has created a new look for its flexible packages, with a uniform burgundy color scheme and scenic illustrations. The new graphics are the result of a two-year research initiative to more deeply...