March 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: E²M/Polytron Foodservice Packaging Institute International Plastics, Inc. The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging DVI European Plastics Converters
Exhibitors Making Waves
Weighpack Systems Presents the Bingo Bagger
Weighpack Systems Presents the Bingo Bagger
WeighPack Systems, Inc.
Weighpack Systems offers a versatile automatic horizontal bagging machine called the Bingo Bagger, designed for pre-made wicket bags of either laminate or polyethylene materials.
Drent Goebel will Launch VSOP with EB/UV Curing at Drupa
Drent Goebel will Launch VSOP with EB/UV Curing at Drupa
Drent Goebel GmbH
Drent Goebel will show the 6-color VSOP printing on film for wrap-around labels, shrink-sleeves and flexible packaging, and board for folding carton.
Inline-Concept to Form, Fill and Seal Bags
Inline-Concept to Form, Fill and Seal Bags
Kora-Packmat
Kora-Packmat will present a recently developed film wrapping machine at Interpack 2008. The wrapping line named FlexiSeal can handle all types of products sold in display packs.
Flexible Packaging Leader Rollprint Packaging Products, Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Flexible Packaging Leader Rollprint Packaging Products, Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc.
Rollprint launched a new generation, peelable chevron header pouch, called Duet, which reduces costs while offering improved aseptic presentation of medical products.
Packaging Machinery News
Beverage Packaging Machinery to Grow in Europe
IMS Research forecasts that EMEA sales of packaging machinery equipment will increase to 13 billion euros by 2012, with beverage packing machinery growing the fastest.
Mixed Growth for Packaging Machinery in 2008: PMMI
Consumer and industrial goods companies plan on spending approximately $6.304 billion for packaging machinery in 2008, according to a study released by the PMMI.
Worldwide Updates
Zip-Pak Showcases its Global Presence at Interpack 2008
Zip-Pak, the world leader in resealable flexible packaging technology, will showcase its global capabilities at Interpack 2008, on April 24-30, 2008, Messe Dusseldorf.
BWAY to Close Metal Packaging Plant
BWAY Holding Co., a supplier of metal and plastic containers plan to close its Franklin Park, Ill., metal packaging manufacturing plant by October 31, as part of an ongoing restructuring effort.
Graphic Packaging Corporation and Altivity Packaging, LLC Complete Combination
Graphic Packaging Holding Company NYSE: GPK announced that it has completed its previously announced combination of Graphic Packaging Corporation and Altivity Packaging, LLC.
Brand Packaging Magazine Relaunches to Further Role
Brand Packaging Magazine, the only publication entirely focused on the role of packaging in consumer product marketing, has relaunched with a new logo, layout and format.
Editorial

Like products themselves, packaging materials are constantly evolving to meet the latest demands of the marketplace. For this reason, newer machines and technologies are being implemented to enhance productivity.

Kora-Packmat Maschinenbau GmbH., will present FlexiSeal, a flexible and modular film wrapping machine that can handle almost all types of products that are sold in display packs or hanger packs, at the Interpack 2008.

Weighpack Systems Inc. offers a versatile automatic horizontal bagging machine called the Bingo Bagger. Using a stationary sealing head, the Bingo Bagger is uniquely suited for a variety of packaging applications including fresh produce, candy, snack foods, pasta, baked goods, and much more.

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

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New Exhibitors on IDS-Packaging
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Tinius Olsen, Inc.
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Technology Container Corp.
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Mettler-Toledo Ltd.
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