August 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging Foodservice Packaging Institute DVI European Plastics Converters
Featured White Paper
Opportunities for Improving the Quality of Consumer Products with the Use of UV Absorbers in PET Packaging
Author     :  Michael Purcell
Company :  Milliken and Company
The focus of this paper is to provide information concerning the significance of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure on the quality of consumer products packaged in polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Our goal is to assist brand owners, PET container producers, and PET resin suppliers in further understanding the role that UV absorbers can play in the mix of variables involved in the product formulation and package development process.
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Industrial Packaging
Flexible Packaging Company Gets Renewable Energy
Coating Excellence International, a Wisconsin based flexible packaging company has signed an agreement to purchase renewable electrical energy from Wisconsin Public Service`s NatureWise program.
Container Exchanged Demonstrates Lower Packaging Costs by Eliminating Box Assembly
The product offerings include many standard and common reusable packaging solutions, including but not limited to plastic totes, plastic collapsible bulk boxes, metal containers, and plastic pallets.
Lannett Introduces Bulk Packs
Lannett Company, founded in 1942, develops, manufactures, packages, markets, and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of indications.
DuPont Packaging Graphics Announces Price Increase
Despite the rising costs, DuPont continues to invest in innovation to ensure that customers maintain their competitive advantage in a challenging global marketplace.
Zip-Pak to Introduce Economical Retrofit Technology at PACK EXPO International 2008
As a retrofit solution, the new system allows customers to utilize existing form/fill/seal equipment to provide resealable packaging without the capital investment of new, zipper ready technology.
Exhibitor News
Qosmedix Introduces ‘eQo’ Friendly Products Qosmedix Introduces ‘eQo’ Friendly Products
These new products are part of Qosmedix `renews` initiative, a whole new way of looking at the beauty business with concern for the environment.
CFS Zero Reject Sealing System Saves both Material and Man-Hours CFS Zero Reject Sealing System Saves both Material and Man-Hours
The new Zero Reject Sealing System delivers an airtight seal even if moisture or product are present in the seal area. The system is an option on the CFS SmartPacker SX 400 vertical flowpacker.
Plastic Packaging updates
Green Packaging Big For Consumers, Businesses
The so called `green movement` has a big influence on new packaging. So does the fact that more consumers are design conscious.
ConAgra Foods to Use Eco-Friendly Recycled Plastic Food Trays
Through the new meal trays, ConAgra Foods said it would utilize at least 8 million pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic annually.
Plastic Packaging Gets New BEE Partner
Plastic Packaging is a Namibian company, and the only manufacturer of plastic bags and sheeting in the country.
Editorial

Packaging styles, shapes and sizes are being altered to suit budgets, address environmental issues, and enhance the look of the product.

The Costco milk jug has been getting a lot of buzz and though the flat top makes it tougher to pour, it is easy to stack and therefore ship. More consumers are becoming design conscious, and much of the design on packaging comes from Tri-State designers, including those at firms like Landor Associates. The green movement has given rise to bottles that are eco shaped using 30 percent less plastic.

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

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