September 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: Foodservice Packaging Institute The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging DVI European Plastics Converters
Exhibitor News
Multivac Announces Moscowitz Retirement; White Moves to Northeast
Multivac announced that industry veteran Marty Moscowitz has decided to retire from the company after more than twenty-six years of service. Throughout his tenure at Multivac, Moscowitz has managed the northeast territory for the company's Medical-Consumer-Industrial (MCI) division. His retirement is effective October 3, 2008, at which time his successor, Brandon White will immediately assume responsibility for the territory.
Food and Beverage Packaging Updates
Packaging Automation & Integration Event
The two-day Packforum event focuses on the latest developments and offers an update on the new technology now available.
Sino-Pack 2009 / China Drinktec 2009
Sino-Pack and China Drinktec showcase the most up-to-date and comprehensive range of packaging machines, materials, and beverage technology.
Welcome to Labelexpo Americas 2008!
The largest event for the label, product decoration and converting industry will take place from 9-11 September in Rosemont, near Chicago.
Contract Packaging - 08
Contract Packaging '08 is an exceptional educational and networking program designed for users and providers of contract packaging and related services.
Worldwide Updates
California Assembly Approves Ban on Teflon Chemical in Food Packaging
The California State Assembly has adopted first-in-the-nation legislation to ban a toxic Teflon chemical linked to a number of serious health problems, including cancer, from use in food packaging.
Sonoco Increases Prices on Plastics Used in Adhesives and Sealants Packaging
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has announced a 10 percent price increase on the plastic cartridges and plungers it supplies into the adhesives and sealants marketplace.
Graham Packaging to Expand Altavista, Va. Facility
Graham Packaging Company LP is planning a $12 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Altavista.
Ineos Polyolefins: New LDPE Grades for Sterile Packaging
Ineos Polyolefins has launched a range of LDPE grades designed to meet exacting and long-term medical and pharmaceutical packaging requirements.
Editorial

Expositions and exhibitions provide a platform for various individuals and companies to discuss matters related to their industry.

The Packforum will address packaging process improvements, productivity, cost reduction, and payback reduction in the industry. The event should be of interest to processors across the food industry and will be held on 8th and 9th October 2008. Labelexpo Americas, for the label, product decoration, web printing, and converting industry, will take place from 9-11 September.

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

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