Cradle 2 Cradle

Published: May 01, 2007

Sustainability and collaboration were hot topics at the Paperboard Packaging Council's spring meeting, held March 6-8 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville,

Lasting Impression

Published: March 01, 2007

Exceeding clients’ expectations results in double-digit growth for large-format package printer Huston Patterson.

Folding Carton Shows Off

Published: February 28, 2007

Adding a special effect to a package is one of the best ways to get a new brand noticed among dozens of similar products and thousands of other items on the retail shelf. One sure fire way to obtain a “look-at-me” look is via holographic technologies offering geometric, shimmering, and reflective metallic effects that provide the consumer with an almost interactive experience.

Super Sized

Published: January 01, 2007

The challenging retail environment is making a significant impact on U.S. corrugated box shipments.

Please Touch

Published: December 01, 2006

Versatile equipment from the Bobst Group allows Hanover Packaging to capture the look and feel of products inside the box.

Wal-Mark Unveils Packaging Scorecard

Published: November 06, 2006

Wal-Mart Stores released a packaging scorecard to continue its commitment of reducing packaging across its global supply chain by 5% by 2013. The company first announced this packaging initiative at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City in September 2006, but did not reveal the specific metrics until the keynote address at Pack Expo.

Heidelberg Hosts Packaging Event

Published: October 19, 2006

Heidelberg recently hosted a two-day packaging event for key industry influencers at its U.S. headquarters. The event focused on showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in the packaging market.

Fast and Juicy

Published: October 01, 2006

Graphic Packaging Intl. (GPI), Marietta, GA, has teamed up with Oscar Mayer to offer hot dogs that are juicy and ready to eat after 35 sec in the microwave.

Proof is in the Process

Published: October 01, 2006

A perennial problem for consumer product companies is approving expensive packaging runs before seeing what the finished product will look like on the

PDFs for Packaging

Published: October 01, 2006

In response to ever-increasing consolidation in the pharmaceutical market, an alliance of package printers established Copapharm Europe in 1997. Formed

Packages that 'POP'

Published: October 01, 2006

Growing demand for sophisticated point-of-purchase packaging leads York Container to a KBA Corrugraph flexographic press.

Making Advances

Published: September 01, 2006

Innovation. It's the secret behind the longevity of some of the world's leading companies. Ford Motor Co. virtually launched the automobile industry with

Brand Security & Product Authentication Special Report, Part 2

Published: June 30, 2006

At a time when sophisticated digital scanning and photography allow for exact replication of any printed label, package, or document, the need for protection from counterfeiters is greater than ever.

Accessorize Your Inline Press

Published: June 04, 2006

Mondi Packaging accessorized its Bobst Masterflex inline flexographic press with InkSpec's inline ink viscosity measuring and control system.

Board to the Future

Published: May 31, 2006

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) Annual Spring Meeting and Conference program was designed to emphasize "the long view," including identification of megatrends that will impact packaging choices.