May 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
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Exhibitors Making Waves
Multivac Completes Roll-Out of New Thermoform Generation Multivac Completes Roll-Out of New Thermoform Generation
Multivac completed the full market introduction of all models of its new thermoform machine generation at Europe's Interpack trade exhibition. Interpack attendees were able to see the mid/high-range R245, compact R145 and economy R125 models in action.
CFS Aquarius Launches More Flexible Twintube C CFS Aquarius Launches More Flexible Twintube C
The new CFS SmartPacker TwinTube C brings higher output and lower cost per bag. A new patented wrapping style for double-twist wrapping of ball lollipops was presented on the CFS Aquarius TwistWrapper.
Product Launches
ARMOR Protective Packaging of Howell Expands Product Line
ARMOR Protective Packaging`s new product is billed as able to remove rust from any piece of metal without the toxic chemicals sometimes found in rust removal agents.
Kosme Launches Shrink-Wrapper for Secondary Packs
Kosme UK, the supplier of packaging machinery, has launched the high-speed, end-of-line Flypack shrink-wrapper to meet growth in secondary packaging.
Worldwide Updates
Packaging Sector Making Amends to the Environment
The new fad of 2008 seems to be going green, as companies around the world struggle to prove their worth in the Save the Earth initiative.
New Report Examines Smart Packaging Design for Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Research and Markets has announced the addition of ``Smart Packaging Technologies for Fast Moving Consumer Goods`` to their offering.
Packaging Industry Defends its Environmental Credentials
EUROPEN has defended the industry and its environmental impact after the European Commission was called onto examine the potential 'eco-taxes' may have in reducing climate change.
Lukewarm Reception for Alcohol Labeling Scheme
Planned health warnings and unit labeling to be introduced on all alcoholic drinks packaging by the end of the year have received a lukewarm reception from the public, according to research firm Mintel.
Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is Rockwell Automation, a leading global provider of industrial automation control, and information solutions.

Few companies concentrate on providing protective packaging solutions for products that are fragile, decomposable and are at the risk of oxidization.

ARMOR Protective Packaging has released `Metal Rescue` that is able to remove rust from any piece of metal. The company has specialized in ``volatile corrosion inhibiting`` or VCI packaging, which protects metal machine parts from rust during shipping.

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

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