December 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
Newsletter Sponsor
Carlos Malter Carlos Malter GmbH
Carlos Malter GmbH was founded in 1935, in Germany, as a trading company specialized in import and export. Through time, the types of products have changed to what they are today: The 21st Century environmental friendly plastic material: Polyester (PET), for the packaging of foodstuff and technical products.
Worldwide Updates
Coca-Cola Enterprises: `09 Outlook Targets Packaging, More
Coca-Cola and Pepsi systems have said new packages must be introduced to give consumers more options, and help bottlers improve profits.
Top Trends in Packaged Goods for 2009
The consumer packaged goods industry looks set to become increasingly innovative in 2009, as manufacturers look for new and exciting ways in which to capitalize on the growing health and eco trends.
Contract Packager Adopts Performance Management Software
PackManager suite includes real-time monitoring, dashboarding, what-if estimating simulation, lot traceability, line reconciliation, customizable reporting, and analytics.
Robots in Packaging: It's All About Cost Savings
With the ability to handle everything from caps to pouches to torque converters, robots can meet the needs of multinational and smaller packagers.
Exhibitor News
European Plastics Recycling Industry under Threat European Plastics Recycling Industry under Threat
The European Plastics Recyclers warns that the European plastics recycling industry is under threat due to a combination of circumstances affecting the market.
Mettler Toledo`s New Plug and Play Sensors Mettler Toledo`s New Plug and Play Sensors
Mettler Toledo announced its new Plug and Play titration sensors, ensuring more precise measurement for manufacturers of mineral oil and derived products.
More Action: Flexible High-Speed Palletizing More Action: Flexible High-Speed Palletizing
A video from KUKA Robotics System Partner Zygot Automation shows flexible high-speed palletizing solution of 40 lb bags of mulch at more than 24 bags per minute.
Food and Beverage Packaging
Dei Fratelli Rolls Out New Tomato Product Packaging
Dei Fratelli, a preferred tomato brand sold throughout the United States, has developed a new look for its family of tomato products, as well as enhanced product features.
Weakening Aluminum Prices Bring Cheer to Food Packaging Cost
Users of aluminum, such as the food packaging industry, which includes carbonated drinks and bottle tops, are expected to benefit significantly from a further reduction in their input costs in 2009.
Packaging Supplier Solves its Ice Cream Headaches
A system integrator reengineers a drive system and employs a PLC and HMI to help Norse Dairy Systems decrease mechanical downtime and cut waste.
Creative Company Designs Tasty New Packaging for McTavish Shortbread
The new labels, which are applied to clear, single-sized cellophane bags, were designed to appeal to buyers` taste buds and to encourage impulse buys at point of sale.
Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is Carlos Malter GmbH, who specializes in the import and export of PET packaging material.

Guida`s Milk & Ice Cream, has decided to automate palletizing for two lines, by choosing a robotic system with a robot that runs 12 to 16 hours per day, six days per week.

 

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

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