November 2008 Welcome to Packaging IDeaS, Your Weekly Packaging Newsletter from Industry IDS  
Supported By: Foodservice Packaging Institute The Adhesive and Sealant Council Women in Packaging DVI European Plastics Converters
Newsletter Sponsor
Kora-Packmat
KORA-PACKMAT is a medium sized manufacturer of feeders, packaging machines and card personalization systems. They specialize in the collation and film wrapping of paper and plastic products. More than 110 highly qualified employees develop and produce machines and feeding systems, distributed and installed globally.
News From Our Exhibitors
Mettler Toledo Presents the XP56 Microbalance Mettler Toledo Presents the XP56 Microbalance
With unparalleled technical features, the XP56 microbalance tackles a typical problem of development and quality-control labs.
Perfecseal : ISO 13485:2003 Registration for Thermoforming Facility Perfecseal : ISO 13485:2003 Registration for Thermoforming Facility
Perfecseal announces registration to the ISO 13485:2003 Medical Device Quality Management System for its thermoforming facility in Mankato, Minnesota.
ALLIEDFLEX Welcomes New National Account Manager ALLIEDFLEX Welcomes New National Account Manager
ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. leading global standup-pouch machinery supplier is pleased to announce that David P. Hull has joined their sales and marketing team.
Countdown for Plastics Recyclers to Comply with Reach has Started Countdown for Plastics Recyclers to Comply with Reach has Started
The European Commission has confirmed the obligation for pre-registration by recyclers if they want to keep their business running according to the European law.
Green Packaging
J&J`s Green-Packaging Rebirth Proves Power of Smart Design
AIGA, ``the professional association for design,`` held a biennial conference at the end of October, once again bringing together an interesting range of voices from design, branding and culture.
Univenture to Showcase Eco-Friendly Packaging Products at EMPACK Madrid
Univenture will exhibit its complete line of innovative, eco-friendly packaging, storage, presentation, and mailing products in Stand B20 at EMPACK Madrid, at Pabellon de Cristal de la Casa de Campo.
Worldwide Updates
COFCO Packaging Unit Postpones HK Listing
CPMC Holding Ltd, has postponed its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong due to current market volatility, sources reported.
Pentawards 2008: the World`s Most Beautiful Packaging
The international jury for the Pentawards, the first worldwide competition devoted exclusively to Packaging Design, presided over by Gerard Caron, has announced their 2008 list of winners.
AQL Decorating Company Accquires Operational Assets of Radial Images
The decorating equipment, fixtures and inventory will be moved to AQL`s facility in Fairview, NJ. AQL will now service all of the Radial Images customers out of its Fairview facility.
To Tackle `Wrap Rage,` Amazon Plans to Adopt Hassle-Free Packaging
Amazon`s multiyear initiative is called ``frustration-free packaging.`` It kicks clamshell cases and plastic-coated wire ties to the curb and replaces them with smaller, recyclable cardboard boxes.
Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is Kora-Packmat, manufacturers of feeders, packaging machines, and card personalization systems.

Eco-friendly packaging has a positive influence on buying habits, and helps manufacturers lean towards recycling and re-using packaging materials.

Univenture Inc. is the award winning inventor and manufacturer of a comprehensive, and unique product line of eco-friendly packaging and printing solutions. They will exhibit their complete line at EMPACK Madrid, November 5th and 6th.

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

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