http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowselp.html General packaging materials, equipment and services latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Cyklop has added the CP500 pneumatic hand-strapping tool to its range of friction weld strapping equipment. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:00:00 UT Cyklop UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cyk/cyk128.html 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. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Linx Printing Technologies http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lnx/lnx153.html 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. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Focus Packaging http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fse/fse101.html 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 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT IMS Research http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ims/ims124.html 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. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Aetna UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ayk/ayk168.html 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. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Focus Packaging http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fse/fse100.html 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. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT RPC Group http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpc/rpc138.html 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. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT RPC Containers http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rpo/rpo176.html 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. Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Automated Packaging Systems http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/aua/aua139.html 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. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Imaje UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/imb/imb142.html Rotoflex has introduced a slitting and rewinding machine with variable tension levels to produce quality rolls at top speeds. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Rotoflex International Inc http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rdj/rdj115.html Belden has developed corrosion-resistant universal joints and drive shaft assemblies for packaging and conveying applications. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Belden http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bex/bex113.html A report by AMI Consulting has shown how and why growth in polymer distribution in Europe is easily outpacing market growth rates. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Applied Market Information http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ark/ark114.html 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. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Applied Market Information http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ark/ark113.html 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. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Leuze Mayser http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/leu/leu115.html 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. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Sirane http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sbp/sbp100.html 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. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Smith Plastics (Rapak) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dsl/dsl105.html 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. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT FESPA http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fep/fep102.html 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 . Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Cyklop UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cyk/cyk126.html A uniquely customised Mistral modified atmosphere flowrapping systemis the latest in a line of successes experienced by specialist textile products company Severn Delta. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT PFM Packing Machinery http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pfm/pfm121.html Larger organisations using half-hourly electricity meters could be wasting thousands of pounds on their meter rental charges, warns energy management business Utility Auditing. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Utility Auditing http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/uti/uti115.html With Complete Automatic Inspection Solutions for Packaging and Labels Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), will present its innovative solutions at CMM 2007 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT AVT http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/avv/avv105.html 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) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT DuPont (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dup/dup135.html The OMAC Packaging Workgroup and the OPC Foundation are teaming up to provide an "Integrated Packaging Line" demonstration for PackExpo 2007. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT OMAC http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/omc/omc103.html 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. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Rose Plastic UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rgo/rgo101.html Bybox is a forward-thinking innovative company that provides flexible and cost-effective delivery alternatives for postal and consumer markets. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Lamerholm Electronics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lar/lar135.html A new packaging inspection system from Firstight Vision is based on the new VA31 automated inspection device from ipd. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Firstsight Vision http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/frs/frs192.html The versatility of its machines has long been a major plus point for Packaging Automation , the UK market leaders in tray sealing equipment. Thu, 31 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Packaging Automation Ltd http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pcn/pcn110.html