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
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Technology Container Corp.
Technology Container Corp. is a customer oriented, world-wide supplier of corrugated plastic and paper boxes. Their unique, high speed, manufacturing process allows them to mass produce these container designs and ship them cost effectively to any destination. TCC can design Techno Boxes in wall thickness ranging from 3 mil to 10 mil with plastic densities of 154 pounds per msf to 410 pounds per msf.
Exhibitor News
Emballage 2008: Top Loader Paloma-D2 Robot with New Software Emballage 2008: Top Loader Paloma-D2 Robot with New Software
Demaurex, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, showcases the new Paloma-D2-Delta Robot, the second generation of the proven Paloma Top Loader series. The top loader is ideal for secondary packaging of fresh, chilled and frozen food as well as several non-food applications.
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Worldwide Updates
Dry Ice Blasting Systems from Cold Jet Australia
Cold Jet Australia provides dry ice blasting systems for the food and beverage industry. It eliminates allergen contamination, as it removes protein residues on the food processing equipment.
Automated Packaging Systems Adds 10-Color Bag-Film Printing
Automated Packaging Systems has installed a 10-color flexographic printing press to expand its printing capabilities for the company`s line of Autobag and SidePouch bag packaging materials.
Luxe Pack Packaging Trade Show Sees Large Turnout
A heady dose of glamour was the headlining trend at Luxe Pack in the face of a global economic crisis. The packaging trade show saw a spike in attendance to 6,478 visitors.
Aiming for Gen Xers, Tic Tac Refreshes Its Packaging
Reacting to some innovations in the adult mint category, Tic Tac is shaking things up with a sugar-free extension called Chill that sports new packaging.
Ace Packaging Plants to Close
Ace Packaging plants, in Monroe and Brownstown Township, will be closed permanently in mid-January, costing the area about 140 jobs.
Product Launches
SMC 1.27 mm Connector System for SMT Available from Erntec SMC 1.27 mm Connector System for SMT Available from Erntec
These two-piece connectors are ideal for applications such as: notebooks, laptop and portable computers, measurement equipment, and other small electronic equipment.
Micro Perforation Film Packs for Strawberries Micro Perforation Film Packs for Strawberries
Micro perforation, from Select Packaging Systems, is a solution which ensures produce retains its appearance, and reaches consumers with minimal waste stock.
Electronic Flow Wrapper Available from Paxon Packaging Electronic Flow Wrapper Available from Paxon Packaging
The new GSP55EVO models of horizontal flow wrappers come with cantilevered construction, and full electronic operation, with servo motor drives through a touch screen.
Editorial

Our newsletter sponsor for this week is Technology Container Corp., suppliers of corrugated plastic and paper boxes.

Robot technology is evolving to increase convenience and efficiency in the packaging industry.

Demaurex has introduced the new Paloma-D2-Delta Robot, that aligns and places pre-packaged, wrapped or boxed products into trays and shipping cartons.

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

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