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- 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
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- 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
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- 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 ...
- Sonoco Completes Purchase of Phoenix Packaging
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- November 01, 2001, ... closures market will enhance our ability to meet evolving closure needs for rigid containers, thus deepening our growing capability to provide global packaging supply-chain solutions for current and potential ...
- IML Conference Transcends Packaging with Broader Range of Topics
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- October 31, 2001, ... with most molding materials, integrity of the decoration in the molded part, and the use of multiple labels on a single item. Applications cover very flexible products, very rigid products, high-temperature-environment ...
- Trends in Flexible Packaging Markets: Two Different Views
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- May 31, 2001, ... medical device packaging. Trends toward package standardization and reduced costs appear to favor flexible packaging over rigid, and the economics imposed on the market by HMOs also may help flexible growth, ...
- There Are Many Reasons for Packaging Peculiarities
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- January 31, 2001, ... in different parts of the world can be interesting. Again, local preferences may influence the package. Two examples of this involve packages that are actually rigid but contain some flexible components. ...
- Flexible Packaging Committee News
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- December 31, 2000, ... plastic that closes a bag positively and securely. In addition, it provides rigidity to the mouth of the bag when open. The clips adhere to only one side of the bag, and they can form a handle to carry ...
- UV Protection of Hot Melt Adhesives for Packaging Applications
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- October 31, 2000, ... melt adhesive can receive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light during storage, on a display shelf, and during final use. A typical packaging application utilizing a hot melt adhesive: a clear, rigid container ...
- Converted Flexible Packaging: Trends to Watch
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- July 31, 2000, ... production, performance, and distribution advantages over rigid and other packaging mediums. Plastic films will extend their leadership based on extensive applications and the availability of improved ...
- Snack Food Packaging: 100 Years and Counting
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- June 30, 2000, ... Canister "rigid-flexible" packaging evolves--higher barrier properties, new constructions; canister-type packaging becomes more consumer-friendly; film and paper substrates utilized for sealing product, ...
- Flexible Packaging Strategies for 2002: In Summary
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- March 31, 2000, ... wrapper and foil laminate sleeve, however, are high-value materials. In summary, flexible packaging has found its way into nearly every section of the manufacturing economy. Conversions from rigid packaging ...
- High-Barrier Packaging: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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- January 31, 2000, ... in the high-barrier market. "The cost of production was a real driving force. The lightweight packaging itself was also a factor. With polymeric packaging replacing metal cans, glass, or rigid-type structures, ...
- Two states adopt regulations for rigid-container laws
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- January 31, 1998, California and Oregon have enacted far-reaching laws dealing with the recycling of rigid containers and issued comprehensive regulations implementing California and Oregon have enacted far-reaching laws ...
- New possibilities for beer packaging in PEN and LCP
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- August 31, 1996, ... more barrier for carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water vapor transmission than PET. This can be of obvious advantage as a flexible film or in rigid containers for beer. Final Food and Drug Administration approval ...
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging shows potential for growth
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- June 30, 1996, ... from four basic polymers, namely polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene. There are three main types of retail MP formats: * the semi-rigid tray, mainly used for packaging meats; ...
- A look at the world of German Packaging today.
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- March 31, 1996, ... stand-up flex-pack pouches of shampoos, detergents, and juices used to refill rigid packages. They're used more extensively in Germany than in the US. Germany is a world leader in both cured meat consumption ...
- Unusual fiber packaging finding worldwide success
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- December 31, 1994, ... unit, named Oko-Pack, consists of two primary components, the paperboard outer container and an inner polyethylene liner with a rigid polyethylene rim. When the container has been emptied, the consumer ...
- Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges
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- March 17, 2024, ... An example that most packaging technologists will be aware of is polylactic acid or PLA. Bio-based polymers can be an alternative to materials such as petroleum-based plastic rigid and flexible filmic ...
- Following Major Acquisition, TekniPlex Healthcare to Showcase Expanded Interventional Capabilities at MD&M West
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- January 17, 2024, ... – which have natural antimicrobial properties – with its broad array of current medical grade flexible and rigid PVC compounds, or its medical grade CELLENE® TPE compounds. Another offering will be the ...