Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Packaging Industry",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Two firms form largest marking systems provider from
Imaje UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Dover Corporation has combined two of its engineering companies, Markem Corporation and Imaje into one, Markem.Imaje, as the world's largest product identification systems provider".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Parts feeding automation open day planned from
RNA Automation: "Automation of parts feeding company, RNA Automation, has scheduled an Open Day to show how company efficiency can be increased by equipment that offers extensive flexibility".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Bosch Rexroth
concerning its ICS pneumatic round cylinder
- take a look at Hygienic cylinder resists wash-downs
which says: "Stainless steel pneumatic round cylinder offers corrosion resistance when used in 'wash-down' areas and has smooth, cavity free surfaces for easy cleaning".
Take a look also at the news release from Sabic Innovative Plastics, Co-injection blow-molding introduced,
as well as Certified trainer status for packaging employees from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute,
and Metallised resin injection moulding is competitive from Midas Pattern.
See also:
Country Products is nuts about Allen Coding
(June 2007)
Six Allen Coding Jaguar II printers set to increase efficiency and enhance print quality for contract packer as part of plant revamp
Total characterised by its variety
(May 2007)
Business opportunities, lively debate and design creativity characterised the four days of Total Processing and Packaging 2007
Starpack Awards 2007
(May 2007)
Consumer and environmental demands played an important part in the major packaging developments rewarded at the Starpack Industry Awards 2007, from IOP: The Packaging Society
DuPont introduces FDA-compliant PLA modifier
(May 2007)
DuPont Packaging has announced expansion of its DuPont Biomax Strong family of polymer additives to include an FDA compliant grade for food contact applications
Systech analyser used to test packaging film
(May 2007)
A Systech 8001 oxygen permeation analyser is being used to test Xylophane, a novel, biodegradable packaging film being developed in Sweden
Success for recycled milk bottle packaging
(May 2007)
Accolades for Best Use of an Innovative Material + Waste Reduction
X-ray inspection system is fast and precise
(May 2007)
The RAYCON range of X-ray product inspection systems from S+S Inspection uses a lower power X-ray source but provides enhanced image processing at higher throughput speeds than the previous model
Polymer Cluster works for Sirane
(May 2007)
The UK's premier change agent for the Polymer Cluster, reports that its leading client Sirane is set to revolutionise the food packaging market with a new compostable polymer packaging named Resolve
Pack Expo scholarship delivers
(May 2007)
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) announced that University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has named student recipients of its 2007 PACK EXPO Scholarship
ENGEL treating customers to demos
(April 2007)
ENGEL Invited Customers to Experience the Latest Packaging Trends and Technologies
Timestrip teams up with CCL
(April 2007)
Smart label innovator Timestrip has teamed up with US giant CCL Label to create a significant new partnership agreement
Bosch at Total with racer
(April 2007)
Matt Jackson, British Touring Car Championship driver will be on the stand At Total Processing and Packaging 2007 for Bosch Rexroth and Bosch Packaging Services
Esko Software Suite 7 sets new benchmark
(April 2007)
Esko has announced the roll-out of Esko Software Suite 7, a complete update of its design and pre-production software tools
DistriPak endorsed in the US
(April 2007)
DistriPakUSA has been endorsed by a range of US companies
Plimsoll continue research into UK packaging
(April 2007)
Last month Plimsoll's independent research into the UK packaging market showed how many small companies in the industry are outperforming their larger rivals
More mergers on the cards
(April 2007)
At least 46 UK packaging firms are prime targets for a takeover and another 148 could be sold off by their parent companies, according to a new report
DataLase wins award
(April 2007)
DataLase announces that it has been awarded the 'Highly Commended' accolade for DataLase CASEMARK, its alternative to print-and-apply labels, at the UK Packaging Awards
Esko Software Suite 7 sets new benchmark
(April 2007)
The industry's most comprehensive toolkit for packaging design and pre-production raises the bar for integration, flexibility and productivity
Magnetic cylinder sensor has two switching points
(April 2007)
Sick (UK) has announced the MZ2Q magnetic cylinder sensor, which fits all common housing slots and offers two freely adjustable switching points in a single device
OMAC brokers collaboration deal
(March 2007)
The PackML group and the Weihenstephan standards working committee have agreed to collaborate on harmonizing their standards
Total numbers on the increase
(March 2007)
Nearly 850 exhibitors from over 30 countries will now take part in Total Processing and Packaging 2007 at the NEC from May 15th to 18th
Plimsoll names packaging industry winners
(March 2007)
The UK's most successful packaging companies have been named as part of a special study by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing
Security solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
(March 2007)
The PrintCity Activity Group has announced a project focused on 'Security Solutions in Packaging Printing for the Pharmaceutical Industry'
Free application guide to static solutions
(March 2007)
Meech International has produced an application guide that highlights the problems that can occur due to uncontrolled static charge within the packaging industry
Top 100 Packaging Companies Feeling the Pinch
(March 2007)
A group of lean, fit and relatively small companies are taking the packaging industry by storm and showing the bigger players how it's done
DistriPakUSA announces platinum sponsor
(March 2007)
DistriPakUSA has announced that B O X Packaging located in Elgin, IL, has voiced its commitment to the industry, its business and to DistriPakUSA by signing on as the Platinum Sponsor
Esko Packaging software suite scope
(March 2007)
Esko, the market leader in packaging pre-production solutions, showcases at Paktech on stand 201, a broad range of products for the entire packaging supply chain
US packaging machinery exports stronger
(March 2007)
US Packaging Machinery Exports Strengthen Shipments Poised to Eclipse $1 Billion for Third Consecutive Year
PMMI Scholarship delivers
(February 2007)
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute has announced that Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), has named student recipients of the 2007 PACK EXPO Scholarship
Assembly gripper has centre bore
(February 2007)
Devised with a centre bore in the gripper, a device can be used for installing a camera or for feeding or gripping over length workpieces.and can simplify operations in a wide variety of industries
Esko packaging seminar success
(February 2007)
Over 100 attend 4th Annual Esko Packaging Seminar Esko delivers key messages and innovative demonstrations to packaging professionals Gent (Belgium)
Recipe for uncertainty in UK packaging industry
(February 2007)
A study of the UK's leading packaging companies has shown that few are fully in control of their overall business strategy
PMMI announces packaging intelligence brief series
(February 2007)
Briefs Will Highlight Emerging Trends Affecting the Global Packaging Industry. The packaging industry is consistently evolving
A must for all packaging professionals
(February 2007)
The 2007 edition of the Packaging Equipment Buyers Guide will soon be made available by Snowolf Communications