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Study Documents Opportunities in European Medical Packaging

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2009, ... such as blood bags), it reviews the broad range of materials used. Paper remains the leading choice, but films, both flexible and rigid, are growing at a faster rate, with 39% of the market in 2007.  ...

Study Documents Opportunities in European Medical Packaging

(News Syndicate)

March 02, 2009, ... flexible and rigid, are growing at a faster rate, with 39% of the market in 2007. Packaging types evaluated include wrappings, bags, pouches, tubing, trays and lids, and rollstock. The different sterilization ...

Flexible Packaging Association 2009 Award Winners

(Flexpack Main)

February 28, 2009, ... Environmental & Sustainability Achievement. Bio-Pouch reportedly is the best sustainable solution for fresh-prepared sandwiches in the market. Compared to rigid polystyrene containers, the Bio-Pouch ...

Colbert Packaging Celebrates 50 Years

(News Eclips)

February 16, 2009, ... this year. In 1959, Charles “Bud” Colbert purchased Kroeck Paper Box, a rigid setup box company founded in 1892.  He changed the name to Colbert Packaging and set out on a mission to offer one of the industry’s ...

Flexible Packaging Wipes Out Waste

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, ... stack, allowing retailers to fit more products in the alloted space on store shelves versus the rigid canisters. ◆ Amcor Flexibles | www.amcor.com PFFC-ASAP 301 Gravure Is for The Beans Using a ...

Keystone Acquires Ott Packagings

(News Eclips)

August 18, 2008, Keystone Printed Specialties Co. has acquired Ott Packagings OLD FORGE, PA | Keystone Printed Specialties Co. has acquired Ott Packagings, Selinsgrove, PA, manufacturers of rigid and thermoformed packaging, ...

Sustainable Packaging for Specialty Meat

(Archive)

June 30, 2008, ... options, Citterio and Clear Lam decided to use EarthClear Sustainables to produce the Citterio semi-rigid packaging and deliver optimal product shelf life. This solution achieved the superior barrier properties ...

Paperboard Liner Gives Pouch Rigidity

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2008, CHICAGO, IL | Exhibiting the point-of-use benefits consumers demand of both a rigid container and a pouch, Alcan Packaging is garnering a bag full of attention with the introduction of the Flexidity Pouch ...

High Visibility Packaging Study

(Archive)

December 13, 2006, ... produce and prepared foods. In addition, clamshells will benefit from their upscale appearance; thick, rigid construction, which is particularly suited to larger, heavier items; and ability to deter theft ...

Snack Food Packaging Demand to Reach $5.6 Billion in 2010

(Flexpack)

November 15, 2006, ... Freedonia Group, Inc. Flexible packaging will face growing competition from smaller rigid containers such as cups, canisters, and other molded containers . Plastic containers will see the fastest growth ...

Fresh-Cut Produce Processor Pairs Products with NatureWorks PLA-Based Packaging

(Archive)

October 24, 2004, ... packaging — is key to sustaining the fresh-cut category's remarkable growth," says Lisa Owen, global business leader for rigid packaging at Cargill Dow. “Demand for convenience foods has been the big ...

CYRO Presents Heat-Aging Effects on Medical Packaging Materials at ANTEC in Chicago

(Archive)

June 01, 2004, Medical packaging engineers, device manufacturers, as well as other attendees of this year's ANTEC conference may now have a better understanding of the effects of heat and sterilization on rigid medical ...

Scitex Vision's CORjet at Drupa: Taking Inkjet to the Top of the Short-Run Corrugated and Rigid Display Market

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2004, ... rapid return on investment. In fact, the CORjet is revitalizing the whole way in which corrugated and rigid POP printing is being considered. Learn more about Scitex Vision at scitexvision.com.  ...

Alcoa Sells Packaging Equipment Business to American Industrial Partners

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2004, Alcoa is a leading, global producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap foils ...

Colbert Packaging's Senior-Friendly, Child-Resistant PharmaDial Gets Highest Rating from US Consumer Product Safety Commissio

(Folding Cartons)

December 08, 2003, ... enabled us to achieve the highest child-safety rating." For more information about the PharmaDial package as well as Colbert's other folding carton, rigid paper box, and paperboard specialty packaging, ...

Active Packaging

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2003, ... flexible and rigid plastic containers, pouches, cartons, blister packs, cans, sachets — all these and many other options are in use today. The fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers know their markets ...

Packaging Groups Form Coalition to Fight FDA

(News | New Products)

July 30, 2003, ... carton and rigid box manufacturers, among other plastic, glass, aluminum, and steel food packaging suppliers in the U.S. and abroad, would not only have to register their facilities with the FDA but also ...

EarthShell Packaging Expands at Wal-Mart

(News | New Products)

December 01, 2002, ...  Developed over many years using a 'life-cycle inventory' and in consultation with leading environmental experts, EarthShell has developed products that reduce the environmental burdens of rigid food-service ...

Nanocomposite Packaging Study Provides Perspective

(News | New Products)

November 07, 2002, ... determine how to tap into opportunities in both rigid and flexible packaging applications in the soft drink, beer, meat, and cheese packaging segments," says Packaging Strategies. "It will put within your ...

Pet Food Packaging Is Big Business Worldwide

(Magazine)

May 31, 2002, ... Heinz, the Iams Co., Royal Canin SA, and Cargill Inc. The total worldwide pet food packaging (flexible and rigid) market is estimated to be $500 million (US). Basic flexible packaging concepts used ...