April 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: Foodservice Packaging Institute International Plastics, Inc. The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging DVI European Plastics Converters
Exhibitors Making Waves
Bosch Packaging Technology Combines Bar Production with High Output Rates Bosch Packaging Technology Combines Bar Production with High Output Rates
Bosch Packaging Technology combines its experience in bar mass production and packaging to offer one-stop, customized solutions for the production of confectionery.
Bosch Packaging Technology
KUKA Robocoaster Creates a Stir in a French Ski Resort KUKA Robocoaster Creates a Stir in a French Ski Resort
In a giant dome-shaped tent in the French ski resort of Les2Alpes, a KUKA Robocoaster for 4D simulations is providing sports fun and education of a special kind.
KUKA Robotics Corp. USA
Alcan Packaging Launches Europe`s First Printed Compostable Film Laminate Alcan Packaging Launches Europe`s First Printed Compostable Film Laminate
Alcan Packaging has developed and launched Europe’s first fully compostable printed laminate packaging on behalf of UK based cereal manufacturer Jordan Cereals.
Alcan Packaging
Great Interest for Cost Reduction by Automation at CFS Technology Centre Show Great Interest for Cost Reduction by Automation at CFS Technology Centre Show
CFS has run a special programme at their Technology Centre in Bakel during the Interpack exhibition, held in Düsseldorf – Germany.
CFS B.V.
Product Launches
Essel Propack Launches Fully Recyclable Plastic Packaging Tube in India
Global packaging company Essel Propack has launched Etain, a fully recyclable plastic packaging tube, in the Indian market.
Retailer Launches New Compostable Packaging for Poultry
Organic whole chickens are now being sold in compostable trays instead of plastic in Sainsbury`s Scottish stores.
Worldwide Updates
Krones Quarterly Profit Rises 34% on Packaging Demand
Krones AG, a maker of bottling and packaging equipment, reported a 34 percent increase in the first- quarter profit and said annual revenue will be at the upper end of its range of forecasts.
Shorewood Packaging Sets Up Mexican Carton Plant
Folding-carton maker Shorewood Packaging expands into Latin America with Shorewood de Mexico, a new manufacturing facility to serve multinational customers with high-end packaging solutions.
Environmentally Advanced Adhesives Make Smarter Packaging Possible
Environmentally advanced laminating adhesives make environmentally conscious packaging possible, they too can be environmentally advanced when a solventless or water-based adhesive is chosen.
Editorial

Companies are reducing their use of plastics and non-recyclable packaging materials and are now taking an eco-friendly approach towards making them re-usable.

Etain by Essel Propack, has been created with an objective to reduce the amount of plastic in tube packaging. This has been made from a combination of virgin and recycled plastic material.

For more updates from the world of packaging, read the next issue of Packaging IDeaS.

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Epoxies for OptoElectronic Packaging; Applications and Material Properties
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New Exhibitors on IDS-Packaging
Gold Exhibitors
Cold Jet
FoxJet, An ITW a Company
iDea B.A.R. India Pvt Ltd.
SpecialChem
Silver Exhibitors
Liberty Marking Systems
Master Gourmet Packaging, Inc.
Bronze Exhibitors
DSS Silkeborg AS
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