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Entries sought for German packaging prize
Especially in times of economic difficulty, it is important to develop optimism and forward-thinking ideas. The market is driven by creativity and competition, and these forces also determine quality and the direction of further development. For this reason, the German Packaging Institute (dvi) is also active this year in its search for new concepts, packaging, and machine technology. For this reason, the German Packaging Prize is sending positive signals, and once again, it seeks to test the performance of the industry. The 32nd international competition, which also qualifies as entry into the WorldStar program, focuses on manufacturers, developers, designers, and users of innovative packaging solutions. The competition deadline for the German Packaging Prize runs until 17 July.
Read ArticleRexam gives award for fusion bottle can
INX International Ink Company recently was the recipient of the Rexam BCE Award for excellence in innovation. INX International received the honor for its work on the new ink system for the Fusion bottle can project, which Rexam is in the process of rolling out this year. Rexam is the world’s second largest consumer packaging group and the world’s leading beverage can maker, producing 55 billion cans per year primarily for the U.S., European and South American markets.
Read ArticleNumber of visitors at Pack and Gift increased
The 2nd edition of Pack & Gift, the event-based and promotional packaging fair closed its doors on 4 June 2009. The number of visitors to the fair climbed by 8.6% from last year, reaching 2589 (versus 2384 in 2008).
Read ArticleAutomatic splicing and pallet change optimize productivity of high-precision board sheeter
During PRINT 09, Pemco Inc., a company of the Körber PaperLink Group, will showcase their SHM 1650 DR (dual rotary) high-precision folio-size sheeter equipped with a new automatic splice and a high-speed automatic pallet change system. This machine was specially designed to efficiently serve the folding carton converting and printing industry.
Read ArticlePackaging organisation names Pregis Vendor of the Year
Pregis Corp. was recently named Vendor of the Year by the Packaging Distributors of America (PDA), Alpharetta, GA.
Read ArticleThree awards fro Sealed Air from Lyreco
Sealed Air secured three wins at the Lyreco Awards Dinner recently, including; ‘Best Overall Supplier’, ‘Paper Products Supplier of the year’ and ‘Best Logistics over 35 store keeping units (SKUs)’, based on consistently delivering high service levels.
Read ArticleGraphic conference to be held in Budapest
The Graphic Users Association (GUA) European Conference 2009 is set to provide the perfect tonic to the economic climate by helping print service providers improve efficiency and boost profitability. This year’s event, which is sponsored by Kodak and managed by the GUA Board, will focus on helping businesses streamline their operations to improve their profit margins. The conference is being held in Budapest, Hungary, between September 30 and October 3, 2009. All attendees will have ample opportunity to meet senior Kodak management and technical experts, offering a chance to exchange ideas and influence the KODAK Product road map.
Read ArticleDealing with the problems of an aging population
In the year 2030, one third of the population will be over 65 years old; there will be more than 22 million pensioners and senior citizens. This demographic change does not have to be seen as a problem, but rather as an opportunity for the development of new products and services. This is especially the case for medical technology, a field in which Germany still plays a leading role on the international stage. This is demonstrated year in year out by the numerous innovations exhibited at the sector’s leading international event, MEDICA in Düsseldorf and the concurrently run COMPAMED, the main trade fair for the suppliers market for medical manufacturing. According to the Trend Report 2009 by the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (VDE, Frankfurt a.M.), medical technology is one of the sectors with the greatest innovation potential. This was resoundingly confirmed by a comprehensive survey of 1,300 companies and universities. “Innovative medical technology enables major cost savings in the health sector, mitigates the shortage of skilled personnel, and improves people’s quality of life in an aging society," explains Birgid Eberhardt, Spokesperson for AAL at the VDE. The term Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) refers to a range of intelligent assistance systems, which enable people to enjoy a long life at home in their familiar environment.
Read ArticlePro Sweets maintains position
ProSweets Cologne is maintaining its position despite the difficult economic conditions. The world’s first supplier trade fair exclusively for the confectionery industry, which will take place for the fourth time in Cologne from 31st January to 3rd February 2010, can report that good interim results have been achieved — even with eight months remaining until the event begins. “The outlook for ProSweets Cologne 2010 is very promising. At this early stage, around two thirds of the hall area occupied by ProSweets Cologne 2009 has already been rented out for the 2010 event. We currently assume that in 2010 the trade fair will once again be even bigger than the past events,” says Sabine Loos, Vice President Koelnmesse GmbH. ProSweets Cologne will take place in parallel to the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Cologne – ISM – and will bring together the entire range of supplies required for production, processing and packaging of confectionery items.
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Closures to be displayed at drinktec
BERICAP, a worldwide operating manufacturer of plastic closures, will, as in previous years, be exhibiting at the drinktec 2009. Bericap will present solutions for packaging weight savings, new solutions for aseptic fillings, latest developments in the sports closure segment and will underline the advantage of scavenging systems for oxygen sensitive products.
Read ArticleAward for aluminium bottle
Exal Corporation has received the 2009 "Best In Category" Quality Award for Excellence in Metal Decorating from the International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA). Competing in the Miscellaneous Products category, the container Exal developed for Boulevard Brewing's Unfiltered Wheat Beer was the only aluminum bottle package to be honored at the IMDA Annual Convention held in Chicago on May 20 - 23 of this year.
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