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Aseptic filling boosts appeal | Buyers’ Guide

February 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment

Lynda Searby explores the continued popularity of aseptic filling technology and the new options available.

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Aseptic filling boosts appeal | Buyers’ Guide

6 February 2012 By Staff Leave a Comment
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Lynda Searby explores the continued popularity of aseptic filling technology and the new options available.

Filed Under: Equipment, Form fill & seal, In-depth, Packing/filling Equipment

Taking the fight to global fakers | In-depth

6 February 2012 By Philip Chadwick Leave a Comment
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Counterfeiting is a $600bn global industry and one that’s difficult to tackle. But a new EU directive aimed at eliminating fake medicines could encourage other sectors to follow suit. Philip Chadwick investigates

Filed Under: Equipment, In-depth, Markets, Pack type, Pharmaceutical & medical, Presses, RFID & track and trace

Taking care of smarter packs | Markets

6 February 2012 By Staff Leave a Comment
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While the big names in the personal care and cosmetics sectors continue to spend big on packaging, smaller players are saving money and taking a minimalist approach finds Simon Creasey

Filed Under: Cosmetics, In-depth, Market Features, Markets, Personal Care

Sack system in star turn at Downton Abbey | Project Profile

6 February 2012 By Staff Leave a Comment

Highclere Castle Horse Feed is based at the Hampshire estate where ITV makes its hit period drama. Lynda Searby finds how the company is also benefiting from a new sack closing system installed by Pacepacker

Filed Under: Equipment, Form fill & seal, In-depth, Packing/filling Equipment

Contract packers see a bright 2012 | Sector Focus

6 February 2012 By Simeon Goldstein Leave a Comment
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The signs are that the contract packing sector isn’t likely to experience the downturn the rest of the economy is preparing for. With order books full there is much to be optimistic for this year, reports Simeon Goldstein

Filed Under: Company type, Contract packers, In-depth, Sector Focus

Changing the perceptions of a repro giant | Profile

6 February 2012 By Josh Brooks Leave a Comment

Ray Kieser, European group managing director at Schawk, is focused on challenging the view that the firm is simply a repro house. He talks to Josh Brooks about client demands, innovative retailers and the economy

Filed Under: Company type, In-depth, Profile

Industry needs to keep the focus on H&S | Analysis

6 February 2012 By Liz Gyekye Leave a Comment

Despite great advances made over the last two decades, recent cases have highlighted the need to be on the ball when it comes down to health and safety in the workplace industry. Liz Gyekye reports on an ever-present issue.

Filed Under: Business, In-depth, Legal, News Analysis

Winemaker reveals a new side to the humble label | Case study

6 February 2012 By Staff Leave a Comment
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South African wine brand The Garden Route needed a snappy new label to attract busy shoppers. Barlow Doherty linked up with printer SA Labels to create a peelable first for the category, writes Philip Chadwick

Filed Under: Case Study, Company type, Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, Design agencies, Drinks, In-depth, Markets

Sun builds on its £2.5bn packaging empire | Profile

5 January 2012 By Josh Brooks Leave a Comment
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Private equity group Sun Capital Partners has amassed a global portfolio of packaging businesses since 2005. Josh Brooks met with its senior managing director to find out how it all started and the group’s future strategy

Filed Under: In-depth, Profile

Curtain falls on a packed 2011 | Review of the year

5 January 2012 By Philip Chadwick Leave a Comment

So that was 2011. The last 12 months have flown by and, as always, there was plenty to keep the industry on its toes. From green legislation and innovative designs to M&A activity and Interpack, Philip Chadwick looks back on another jam-packed year – and many topics that are likely to rumble on into 2012

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Funkin cartons mix it up in cocktail sector | Case study

5 January 2012 By Josh Brooks Leave a Comment
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Funkin Cocktails is creating a market for pre-prepared mixers – and its packs need to hold their own against the spirits that complete the drinks. Josh Brooks finds out how the growing business is rising to the challenge

Filed Under: Case Study, Design & Innovation - sponsored by Opus 21 Digital, In-depth

‘X’marks the spot for inspection kit | Buyers’ Guide

5 January 2012 By Staff Leave a Comment

There has been more of a drift than a shift to x-ray inspection systems from traditional metal detection lines, but is this changing? Lynda Searby explores the forces at work in this crucial area for packaging and product safety

Filed Under: Equipment, Features, In-depth, Packing/filling Equipment

Sherwood’s pressing need for improving efficiency | Project Profile

5 January 2012 By Philip Chadwick Leave a Comment

Print firm Sherwood Press was on the lookout for a new press to help it become more cost effective when producing cartons for the food market. It opted for a new machine from Komori, writes Philip Chadwick

Filed Under: Equipment, In-depth, Project Profile

RRP: more than just a convenient format | Sector Focus

5 January 2012 By Staff Leave a Comment

Retail-ready packaging is becoming ever more customer facing as supermarkets exploit its advantages, writes Des King

Filed Under: In-depth, Market Features

A shake-up is on the carton cards | Sector focus

5 January 2012 By Simeon Goldstein Leave a Comment

The last 12 months in the folding cartons sector has resulted in further consolidation. The big players are snapping up smaller rivals and getting into new markets. As Simeon Goldstein finds, more is still to come

Filed Under: In-depth, Sector Focus
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