Flexible Packaging articles from January 2007

Flexible Packaging archives from January 2007

Serving a changing population.(EDITOR'S FORUM)
January 1, 2007... Packaging has evolved over the years, to the point where it is no longer good enough for packaging to only contain a product and provide specific barrier properties. All forms of packaging--specifically flexible are being called upon by...

2007 GAA Golden Cylinder Awards deadline approaching.(NEWSBRIEFS)(Gravure Association of America)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The entry deadline for the 2007 Gravure Association of America Golden Cylinder Awards is February 9, with more than 30 categories to choose from. Entries must be produced during the 2006 calendar year and must use the gravure process....

PlastiSoft receiving ISO registration.(NEWSBRIEFS)
January 1, 2007... PlastiSoft Corp., makers of the award winning TORI-FLEX ERP software solution for flexible packaging, is looking to grow and expand its business process by undergoing the ISO registration process with completion scheduled for April 2007. "An...

Pliant opens new 10,000-square foot R&D facility.(NEWSBRIEFS)
January 1, 2007... Pliant Corp. celebrated the grand opening of a new 10,000 square foot R&D expansion in Chippewa Falls, Wisc., in late October. This new research facility will focus on new, innovative technologies to support and advance Pliant's commitment to...

Sign-ups for CMM spike in last quarter.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(CMM International)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... More than 100 new companies have signed on to exhibit at CMM International 2007 during the last three months. These companies have joined hundreds of other organizations from around the world that have already reserved their booth space for the...

Sonoco completes purchase of Clear Pack.(packaging industries acquisitions)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Sonoco announced the completion of the acquisition of Clear Pack Company, a privately held vertically integrated manufacturer of thermoformed and extruded plastic materials and containers, based in Franklin Park, Ill. Terms of the transaction...

Nestle receives PACK EXPO Selects award.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2007... Packaging professionals attending November's PACK EXPO International voted the package developed for Nestle Beneful Prepared Meals as the winner of the inaugural PACK EXPO Selects awards program. PACK EXPO Selects was the newest addition to The...

Ilene Gordon appointed President and CEO of Alcan Packaging.(MILESTONES)
January 1, 2007... Alcan announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Ilene Gordon, as a Senior Vice President of Alcan Inc. and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alcan Packaging. Gordon, who is presently President of Alcan's...

Zip-Pak names Schneider Vice President and General Manager.(MILESTONES)
January 1, 2007... Zip-Pak, the world leader in resealable packaging technologies, announced that John Schneider has been named Vice President and General Manager of Zip-Pak. Schneider is responsible for overseeing new product development, manufacturing and...

Ron Schmidt elected President of CEMA.(MILESTONES)
January 1, 2007... Ron Schmidt, Director of OEM Sales for Maxcess International, has been elected President of the Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). He brings more than 30 years of experience in the web processing and converting industry,...

Calendar.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Calendar)
January 1, 2007... Feb. 13-15: Westpack 2007, Anaheim, CA; (310) 445-4200; www.devicelink.com/expo/wpack07 Feb. 18-20: FPPA 10th Annual Convention, Scottsdale, AZ; (443) 640-1045; www.fppa.net Feb. 21-23: Tenth PLGA Global Operations Conference, Miami,...

Flexible Packaging needs your help.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2007... In our continuing effort to bring Flexible Packaging readers the best content in the industry, we're asking you to share your industry knowledge. Our July issue will provide a look at the Best Moments in Flexible Packaging History. This feature...

FPA's Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Innovation Showcase 2007.(FPA UPDATE)
January 1, 2007... FPA's 2007 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition entries incorporate outstanding advancements in design, printing and production to offer great flexible packaging solutions for a variety of products. This year, the competition...

Zip-Pak's new identity: Flexible Packaging sat down with Jim Kohl, president of Zip-Pak, to discuss the company's 20th anniversary in resealable consumer packaging, the launch of a new branding program, and to learn about Zip-Pak's plans for worldwide growth.(UP CLOSE)(Interview)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... Q: Zip-Pak is announced the launch of a cohesive branding initiative, new logo, etc. What were the reasons behind the initiation of this program? A: Two words: global expansion. Six years ago virtually all of our business was in North...

Executive outlook the influence of international competition: Flexible Packaging asked top industry executives how they view the growing international influence and competition in an increasingly global industry.(COVER STORY)(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... Globalization is a buzzword in many North American industries, and flexible packaging is no different. Out industry has been keeping one eye on the developing Asian market for some time, but these days, it seems the North American flexible...

New film lines provide wide range of uses.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... MACtac[R] Roll Label has developed a product line specifically for flexible packaging, which includes the popular Silver Liquiflex[R], White Liquiflex[R] and JavaFlex[R] films. Silver Liquiflex and White Liquiflex films are both ideal for...

New case palletizers are cost-effective.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... FKI Logistex launched the new GS100 family of low-price, entry-level case palletizers. The GS100 series provides a cost-effective, fully automated palletizer for those organizations looking to convert from manual palletizing, as well as larger,...

Custom Linerless Label Guide Rollers improve system design and speed.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... Custom Linerless Label Guide Rollers used in automated labeling, printing systems, packaging systems, and handheld printing systems are available from Hiawatha Rubber and custom molded in a wide range of configurations, sizes and quantities....

Electrostatic charging generator designed for converting applications.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... The charging system from MKS, Ion Industrial is specially designed for the demands of converting operations. This includes electrostatically tacking the leading edge of the film web to the core in winding roll changeovers without the use of...

Feed System maintains adhesive levels for improved productivity and safety.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... The new FillEasy II Adhesive Feed System from Nordson Corp. automatically maintains desired adhesive levels in Nordson melters. The FillEasy II system is ideal for production environments requiring a simple, dependable and economical filling...

Tank-mounted viscosity sensor unaffected by level, mix or turbulence.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... A simple, sensitive, and rugged tank mounted viscosity sensor for use with water- and solvent-based adhesives, coatings, chemicals, inks, and paints is now available from Norcross Corp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Norcross MXBO...

New printing process provides graphic appeal for vacuum shrink bags.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... Alcan Packaging announces food companies can bring their brands to life with the food packaging industry's first true 10-color printing capability for vacuum shrink bags. The breakthrough printing process adds graphic appeal to meat products...

Transparent 'smart' label traces food quality.(HOT PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2007... The French company CRYOLOG has designed the TRACEO[R] transparent label to trace freshness at a glance. Applied over a bar code, the label turns opaque when the product is no longer fit for consumption by using an innovative patented...

Japanese companies adopt Zip-Pak's PTC zippers.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2007... Morinaga Confectionery, one of the largest manufacturers in Japan's confectionery market, purchased new TWEX vertical F/F/S packaging from Tokyo Automatic Machinery (TAM) Works, Ltd. to produce eye-catching, resealable packaging for two of its...

Alcoa Packaging's Shrink Sleeve printing receives award.(EDITOR'S CHOICE)
January 1, 2007... Alcoa Packaging received a Golden Cylinder Award for exceptional gravure printing for its printing of the Nestle 90 oz. Hot Chocolate Syrup Shrink Sleeve at the Gravure Association of America's annual convention. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...