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Blue code printer ink is highly durable

Linx has introduced a blue pigmented ink, which offers excellent contrast, is durable in harsh conditions and is suitable for printing on rubber and plastics products.

News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 8 May 2008)

Replace hand wrap with a Focus stretch wrapper

 Technical background article   Manufacturer of stretch wrapping machines, Focus Packaging, offers ten good reasons why packaging departments should replace hand wrapping of pallets with a stretch wrapping machine.

News from Focus Packaging ( 8 April 2008)

European Beverage Packaging Machinery market grows

IMS Research forecasts that EMEA sales of packaging machinery equipment will increase to euro13 billion by 2012, with beverage packaging expected to grow the fastest

News from IMS Research ( 7 March 2008)

Spiral wrapping machines prove reliability

 User application article   As a company's two existing spiral wrapping machines had proven to be extremely reliable, fast, safe and perfect for spiral wrapping, an aluminium extrusions supplier saw no need to change supplier.

News from Aetna UK (28 January 2008)

Pallet wrapping machines sold and updated

On pallet wrapping, a UK firm can part exchange a user's old machine for a new one, offer a refurbished machine or even build one to user specification.

News from Focus Packaging (24 January 2008)

Bi-injection moulding and electroplating combined

 User application article   To achieve a metallic-looking collar on a cosmetics case, the neck is bi-injection moulded from two different polymers and submitted to a partial electroplating process.

News from RPC Group ( 6 September 2007)

Plastics packaging has yet to develop further

 Technical background article   When it comes to innovations in packaging, plastics is still in its infancy, writes Ashley Salter, as there are more new materials and ways of improving packaging.

News from RPC Containers ( 3 September 2007)

Voild filling machine saves packaging costs

 User application article   Boiler manufacturer is impressed with the neatness and maneuverability of a void filling packaging machine and the saving in materials and is using much less packaging than before.  Brochure available  

News from Automated Packaging Systems (18 July 2007)

Laser coders end poor printing performance

Imaje, a leader in coding and marking solutions, has introduced its third generation of laser coders, the first in the new generation and marking an end to poor printing.

News from Imaje UK ( 3 July 2007)

Consistent and repeatable roll tension

Rotoflex has introduced a slitting and rewinding machine with variable tension levels to produce quality rolls at top speeds.

News from Rotoflex International Inc (29 June 2007)

Corrosion-resistant universal joint for conveyors

Belden has developed corrosion-resistant universal joints and drive shaft assemblies for packaging and conveying applications.

News from Belden (25 June 2007)

Polymer distribution in Europe is outpacing market

A report by AMI Consulting has shown how and why growth in polymer distribution in Europe is easily outpacing market growth rates.

News from Applied Market Information (25 June 2007)

Collation shrink markets demand thinner films

According to a report from Applied Market Information, the collation shrink market in Europe is expected to grow in terms of square metres of film used, but not in terms of weight of film.

News from Applied Market Information (25 June 2007)

Light curtain ensures well-stacked pallets

Leuze Mayser's Konturflex measuring light curtain has assisted in the development of Andrews Automation's Pallet Profile Checker which ensures pallets are correctly stacked and aligned.  Brochure available  

News from Leuze Mayser (19 June 2007)

Compostable packaging at UK conference

UK packaging solutions company, Sirane , will be exhibiting its range of compostable and other packaging at the Sustainable Food Packaging conference on July 5th and 6th, Chipping Campden, UK.

News from Sirane (19 June 2007)

Bag-in-box packaging for Latvian school milk

Smith Plastics (Rapak) has supplied bag-in-box packaging for Latvian school milk, a contribution recognised at the 2007 Dairy Innovation Awards, organised by Zenith International Publishing.

News from Smith Plastics (Rapak) (15 June 2007)

High quality inline laminating solution

GBC will showcase its inline laminating solution in combination with the HP Scitex FB6700, a high-productivity digital press for high-quality POP displays and short-run packaging, at FESPA 2007.

News from FESPA (13 June 2007)

Cyklop follows sun to leading blind manufacturer

Fast and economical end of line packaging is being enjoyed to a manufacturer of window blinds and accessories by new semi-automatic stretch wrapping equipment supplied by Cyklop UK .

News from Cyklop UK (11 June 2007)

Versatile Mistral wipes out packaging problems

A uniquely customised Mistral modified atmosphere flowrapping systemis the latest in a line of successes experienced by specialist textile products company Severn Delta.

News from PFM Packing Machinery (11 June 2007)

Check your electricity meter for savings

Larger organisations using half-hourly electricity meters could be wasting thousands of pounds on their meter rental charges, warns energy management business Utility Auditing.

News from Utility Auditing (11 June 2007)

AVT Demonstrates Market Leadership

With Complete Automatic Inspection Solutions for Packaging and Labels Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), will present its innovative solutions at CMM 2007

News from AVT ( 5 June 2007)

DuPont raises prices on elvanol PVA/PVOH

DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers (PandIP) announced a worldwide price increase of $0.08/lb for all grades of DuPont Elvanol polyvinyl alcohol (PVA/PVOH)

News from DuPont (UK) ( 5 June 2007)

Collaboration for packaging demonstration

The OMAC Packaging Workgroup and the OPC Foundation are teaming up to provide an "Integrated Packaging Line" demonstration for PackExpo 2007.

News from OMAC ( 4 June 2007)

Robust plastic case ideal for storage or display

The RoseCase EL from Rose Plastic UK is a robust plastic case that is ideal for the storage and presentation of a wide range of products.

News from Rose Plastic UK ( 4 June 2007)

Courier company ensures damage reduction

Bybox is a forward-thinking innovative company that provides flexible and cost-effective delivery alternatives for postal and consumer markets.  Brochure available  

News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 4 June 2007)

Firstsight versatile packaging inspection system

A new packaging inspection system from Firstight Vision is based on the new VA31 automated inspection device from ipd.  Brochure available  

News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 June 2007)

Dim sum deal puts Packaging Automation on the menu

The versatility of its machines has long been a major plus point for Packaging Automation , the UK market leaders in tray sealing equipment.

News from Packaging Automation Ltd (31 May 2007)

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