February 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
Bosch Packaging Technology Endorses Innovation Leadership for the Food Industry
Bosch Packaging Technology Endorses Innovation Leadership for the Food Industry
Bosch Packaging Technology
Bosch Packaging Technology, a global leader in processing and packaging technology for the food industry, introduces new additions to its product portfolio at Interpack 2008.
FANUC Robotics Solutions for Pick, Pack, and Palletize
FANUC Robotics Solutions for Pick, Pack, and Palletize
Fanuc Robotics Europe S.A.
Together with integration partners, FANUC Robotics offers a range of advanced solutions to speed up end of line operations.
Alcan Packaging and Monkhill Confectionery Help Get M&S Ready for Easter
Alcan Packaging and Monkhill Confectionery Help Get M&S Ready for Easter
Alcan Packaging
Building on its long-standing relationship with Monkhill Confectionery, Alcan Packaging has recently completed production of the packaging for M&S`s Organic Speckled Eggs.
New Reclosable Thermoform Packaging from Multivac
New Reclosable Thermoform Packaging from Multivac
Multivac
Processors of products such as luncheon meats and sliced cheeses have even more packaging choices available to them with a new reclosable design from Multivac.
Packaging Technology News
Touch Screen Technology Simplifies Fill Level Inspection
Krones has introduced a new system called Checkmat 753 HF that offers simple-to-use fill level inspection for bottles through touch screen technology.
2008 Sealing Technology for Packaging Processes Seminar Dates
Sensor Products Inc., in association with D3 Consulting, announces the 2008 dates for its sealing technology for packaging processes seminar for engineers.
Worldwide Updates
Graham Packaging Creates First-Of-Its-Kind PET Multilayer Food Jar
Graham Packaging Company, L.P., has introduced the first clear PET multilayer plastic jar with a wide-mouth finish and barrier properties suitable for hot-packed food products.
Graphic Packaging Cuts Loss
The Marietta, Georgia based paperboard packaging company, which has a pending $1.8 billion merger deal with Altivity Packaging LLC, posted a net loss of $74.6 million on $2.4 billion in sales.
High Gloss Overprint Varnish for Packaging and Display Applications
ThermaGloss 460 is a water-based, heat resistant overprint varnish that produces high gloss, low odor, and excellent dry rub resistance.
Rank Buy off Alcoa Packaging, Consumer Assets Cleared by EU
The European Commission said it has cleared New Zealand's Rank Group's proposed 2.7 billion USD acquisition of Alcoa's packaging and consumer businesses.
Editorial

New technological advancements are developed to overcome setbacks in regular packaging procedures and for convenience.

Krones has introduced a new system called Checkmat 753 HF, with touch screen technology that offers simple-to-use fill level inspection for bottles. The company says that the unit inspects up to 72,000 bottles per hour.

FANUC Robotics, together with integration partners, offers a range of advanced robotic solutions that best suit every need.

The 2008 dates of the Sealing Technology for Packaging Processes seminar are as follows: March 4-5, Philadelphia, PA, August 5-6, Cleveland, OH and November 18-19, Philadelphia, PA.

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

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