Packaging Innovations

Getting to grips with sustainable packaging

ECOPACK, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 26 & 27 February 2014, is keenly anticipated as environmental concerns over packaging and food...
Fortress Technology

Detector proves its mettle against attack from water and dust

METAL detection specialist Fortress Technology says its extra rugged Stealth model is now officially accredited with IP69K rating, reinforcing its reputation for reliability in...
Paterson-Arran

Long dwell sealing head takes the biscuit in wrapping application

SHORTBREAD, oatcake and biscuit specialist Paterson-Arran is increasing output and has installed its first PFM high-speed flow-wrapper, a Falcon HS equipped with a long...
Well-defined and smooth-surfaced pulp products are said to be possible with Cure-in-the-Mould technology

Pulp with smooth surfaces

FROM Q1 2014 Plastique will be manufacturing thermoformed pulp products with “paper-smooth surfaces” on both sides. These products will be manufactured under the...
Leo Luxe

Using sustainable materials to create the look and feel of luxury

LEO Luxe will be highlighting its new ecological packaging and folding rigid box range at stand F53. The company says its ecological packaging combines...
Cybercard’s “super-embossing” capability allows 3d shapes to be incorporated

High strength card supports 3D shapes

ON show at February’s Print Innovations event, Cybercard 3D is a packaging product that can be “super embossed” to create 3D effects that are...

Packaging Innovations returns to NEC, February 2014

The Packaging Innovations show returns to the NEC in February 2014 with a new co-located show, Converting Innovations. It will exhibit the latest in...

Machinery seminars tackle safety and robotics

UPCOMING seminars from the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) include “Machinery Risk Assessment” on 1 August, and “Robotic Safety in Automation” on 5...
Sharing the latest thinking

Sharing the latest thinking – TOTAL preview

Developments in packaging design will be on show at the NEC in June alongside the latest machinery to enhance productivity. There will also be...
The Videojet 3020 range: “One of the most versatile 10-Watt CO2 lasers on the market.”

Coding for better traceability and productivity

BUILDING on a broad range of coding assurance solutions, Videojet will launch a number of customer confidence boosting additions at the TOTAL exhibition. “Recent news...