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| Worldwide Updates |
| Wrigley to Makeover Stick Gum Packaging, Flavor |
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Wrigley will overhaul the packaging and flavor of its ubiquitous stick gums, including Doublemint, Juicy Fruit, Big Red, and Extra brands as part of an effort to revive sagging U.S. sales. This cool new pack will make these brands more contemporary and give them a better presence on the shelf. |
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| International Paper to Buy Weyerhaeuser Packaging Unit for $6 Billion |
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International Paper has agreed to acquire Weyerhaeuser Company`s packaging business for $6 billion, making it North America's largest corrugated box maker. It has shed a large part of its non-core operations, while expanding the firm through investments in South America and Eastern Europe. |
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| EskoArtwork Gearing up for Drupa 2008 |
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EskoArtwork, the global market leader in innovative design, pre-production, and collaboration solutions for the packaging and commercial printing industries, is gearing up for a prominent presence at Drupa 2008. |
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| Heidelberg Backs Packaging Launch |
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Heidelberg has reinforced its entry into the packaging market, showcasing a range of products in its pre-Drupa press conference. It has announced platesetting devices and JDF-based Prinect workflow software tailored for packaging. |
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| Exhibitors Making Waves |
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| Qosmedix Orbital Sprayer & Bottle |
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| Qosmedix |
Qosmedix orbital sprayer and 12-ounce bottle can be operated sideways and even upside down without clogging or flow interruption, for effective cleaning of surfaces. The sprayer tip twists from the secure ``off`` position to varying levels of mist and stream spraying options. |
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| Room to Breathe |
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As carton and box manufacturers look for more effective ways to maximize productivity and reduce costs, National Adhesives continues to demonstrate commitment to customer demand through strategic innovation. |
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| Editorial |
Companies are regularly re-working the brand image of their products to appeal to a newer generation of consumers, and satisfy existing customers.
Wrigley Jr. Co., plans to revamp their packaging by transforming the bulky packs of their foil-wrapped stick gum to a sleek and slim 15-stick envelope, while boosting the gum`s flavor. This is part of an effort to revive U.S sales and will be implemented on Doublemint, Juicy Fruit, Big Red, and Extra brands.
Multivac announced the launch of its R175 CD skin packaging system which has been developed to deliver the advantages of Cryovac DarfreshR skin packaging.
Regardless of shape, DarfreshR skin packaging forms a ``second skin`` over the product with a top film web, and creates an eye-catching appearance that highlights the contours and colors of the product.
For more updates, read the next issue of Packaging IDeaS.
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