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Entries for tag: carton
Cyrel products to be shown at fair
DuPont Packaging Graphics will exhibit its latest Cyrel® products at IPEX 2010, the global technology trade event for print, publishing and media, that will take place in Birmingham, UK, May 18-25, 2010.
Read ArticleCarton manufacturer to offer technical support
Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products, has announced that it has expanded its service offerings to include technical sales support services aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of customers’ packaging, processes and production. The services, led by John Yingst, new technical sales support manager, provide technical support for all Colbert customers throughout the entire packaging process – from package design to line trials to full production – with 24-hour response time to customer requests in most cases.
Read ArticleSIG attempts to improve delivery performance
SIG Combibloc, one of the world’s leading system suppliers of carton packaging solutions and filling machines for beverages and food, has opted for Quintiq software. A major project is now under way to implement Quintiq software solutions across all the company’s planning horizons. The globally integrated solution will support planning decisions, improve customer service and optimally process resources.
Read ArticleLoading system designed to complement end and top loading cartoning equipment
A fully automatic ‘Cascade’ Loading System (C.L.S.) has been designed & built by Kliklok to complement their wide range of end load and top load cartoning equipment.
Read ArticleFolding carton manufacturer receives chain of custody certification
Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products, has announced that it has received Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Chain of Custody Certification (NSF-SFICOC-C0038447) from NSF-ISR and Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody Certification (SCS-COC-003001) from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).
Read ArticleAward for carton
MeadWestvaco received top honors in the carton category by Pro Carton/ECMA, the Association of European Carton and Cardboard Manufacturers, at their annual awards ceremony held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on November 26, 2009. MWV’s Crescendo C1S was the material of choice used in this year’s best carton package for Le Chef ® Chocolatier. This is Pro Carton’s thirteenth year of recognizing primary packaging.
Read ArticleMayr-Melnhof almost holds profits at last year's level
The Mayr-Melnhof Group overall held its ground very successfully in the first three quarters of 2009. Due to increased market shares and noticeably decreasing fixed and variable costs, results could be kept at last year’s level, in spite of declining and more volatile demand with a highly heterogeneous regional pattern.
Read ArticleChain of custody certification received by MM Karton
During October 2009, all eight MM Karton mills received both PEFC/FSC Chain-of-Custody-Certification.
Read ArticleFirst FSC-certified beverage cartons for fruit juice drinks and ice teas in Europe launched
SIG Combibloc has now launched the first FSC-certified beverage cartons for fruit juice drinks and ice teas in Europe. The fruit juice drinks and ice teas in beverage cartons marked with the label of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) are now on sale in all German branches of the Lidl chain. The FSC label is internationally acknowledged as one of the most recognised and most widely accepted verifications for the processing of wood fibres. The FSC label states that wood fibres used to manufacture a given product can be proven to originate from forests that are certified according to FSC guidelines, managed responsibly and to the highest standards or from other controlled sources.
Read ArticleFive roses tea chooses cartoning equipment
When Entyce Beverages in South Africa wanted to install a new packaging line for their well known 5-Roses brand of tea, they approached Kliklok – not only for their reputation for efficient, reliable cartoning equipment but also for their expertise & knowledge of carton design.
Read ArticleCode of folding carton styles introduced
EskoArtwork , a global supplier and integrator of innovative solutions for packaging, commercial printing and professional publishing, has contributed its expertise to a completely revised edition of the European Carton Makers Association (ECMA) Code of Folding Carton Styles.
Read ArticlePro Carton to hold congress in Dusseldorf
Pro Carton, the Association of European Cartonboard and Carton Manufacturers whose members also include the manufacturers of cardboard retail packaging, will be the guest at the Düsseldorf Congress Centre CCD for the first time with its annual trade congress on 25 and 26 November 2009.
Read ArticleMayr-Melnhof sees drop in folding carton manufacturing
Against the backdrop of the ongoing global recession the Mayr-Melnhof Group recorded in the first half of 2009 a noticeable reduction in volume compared to the first half-year 2008 both in cartonboard production and in folding carton manufacturing along with a strong increase in volatility of demand. As a result net sales decreased by 14.0 % and the operating profit was down by 12.6 % to EUR 70.2 million. Due to the price decreases on the procurement markets and further cost saving, the Group operating margin was maintained at 9.1 %, slightly up on the previous year (1st half of 2008: 9.0 %). As a result of the lower tax expense the profit for the period decreased only by 6.3 % from EUR 55.4 million to EUR 51.9 million.
Read ArticleSolutions for narrow web to be proposed at Labelexpo
Visitors to this year's Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, 23-26 September, will be provided with a full insight into the wider world of label and narrow-web print. Flint Group Narrow Web is providing several solutions to piece together the increasingly complex puzzle of successful narrow web label printing.
Read ArticleAward to be given to students for sustainable design in carton
The International Pro Carton Design Award looks into the future: design students have been invited to create sustainable design for a sustainable material - carton. The renown competition is held every two years, 2010 being the third event. And for the very first time the award is being run without preliminary stages and embraces the whole of Europe - East and West.
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 ArticleMayr-Melnhof Group to become largest producer of FSC and PEFC certified recovered cartonboard and folding cartons
Sustainable production of environmentally friendly packaging solutions has always been an inherent part of the business activities of the Mayr-Melnhof Group. As the world's largest producer of coated recycled fibre cartonboard and the leading manufacturer of folding cartons in Europe, MM produces cartonboard and folding carton products in an environmentally conscious manner by applying most modern high performance technologies at 36 production sites.
Read ArticleAstra Zenca seek high purity packaging
M-real has been supplying cartonboard to Eson Pac, the Swedish packaging converter, since the early 1990’s. A strong relationship has been established, built on trust in the quality and solid performance of Carta Solida, one of M-real’s coated primary fibre cartonboards developed especially for pharma packaging.
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Carton is here to stay
Franz Rappold, Board Member at Mayr-Melnhof Karton and President of CEPI Cartonboard (European Association of Cartonboard Manufacterers), and Per Lundeen, President and CEO at A&R Carton and President of ECMA (European Cartonmakers Association), both look confidently into the future. They claim that dynamic innovations in both the supply chain and the products, as well as superior sustainability, will continue to give carton and cartons competitive market advantages in the future.
Read ArticleNew machinery permits Czech plant to produce more cartons
Model Holding, one of the leading manufacturers of packaging in Europe, employs Rapida technology at its Czech production plants. The most recent addition, the third Rapida 105 (formerly Rapida 105 universal) in succession, came on stream last October in Hostinné.
Read ArticleLine competence for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging
pester pac automation presented their latest end-of-line packaging technology at the Emballage 2008. As well as being functional and powerful, Pester machines are flexible and future-oriented, economic and sustainable. From the innovative safety aspects that were conceived according to the latest security policy to the user-friendly ergonomics and standardized operating logic, Pester machines meet the stipulations required in pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging.
Read ArticleStora Enso launches Performa Alto
Stora Enso has launched its new Performa Alto board for high-quality folding cartons. The board offers excellent print results and a bright surface, making it ideal for cosmetics and luxury packaging. Performa Alto is available in grammages from 200 to 350 gsm.
Read ArticleKliklok carton closer at Emballage 08
After generating considerable interest at Interpack 08, Kliklok will be showing their latest carton closer – the VARI STRAIGHT – at Emballage 2008.
Read ArticleCarton packaging for beverages has enormous potential
Use of carton packaging for beverages continues to increase worldwide. And that is not surprising. Per capita sales of drinks in carton containers in China is currently at only about one fourth of the level of consumption of corresponding products in Germany. Sales per capita in Brazil are already at half the level of the total in Germany. In absolute terms, however, these two countries long ago surpassed the German market, but the growth potentials are nevertheless still large.
Read ArticleUnilever orders carton erectors for tea
Unilever has placed orders for 4 of Kliklok’s ECT500 carton erectors for their Lipton’s tea plant in Dubai.
Read ArticleDrent Goebel looks back at successful drupa
Drent Goebel looks back at the most successful drupa ever, with eight machines sold to customers around the globe. Special attention was given to the introduction of the Food Safety Certificates for the VSOP press.
Read ArticleTetra Pak introduces iLine
Tetra Pak has introduced Tetra Pak iLine solutions. This new generation of high-performance aseptic carton packaging solutions takes line integration and automation technology to a new level thanks to a novel process control and information management system.
Read ArticleWide market for Kliklok Woodman
Graham Holbrooke of Kliklok Woodman demonstrates how loading cartons for the baking industry work and notes business is particularly good worldwide.
Read ArticleThe largest producer of folding cartons in Europe
M+M is the largest producer of folding cartons in Europe. Here managing director Andreas Blashke, speaking at Interpack, tells a little about his business.
Read ArticleRomcarton expierences increase in sales
Corrugated cardboard manufacturer Romcarton (part of the French group Rossmann) registered sales in 2007, up 15% against 2006.
Read ArticleRobotics in packaging
This is a video showing robotic systems loading pouches into cartons, cartons into cases and cases onto pallets
Read ArticleFrozen food demand to increase
Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to increase 4.1 percent per year to $6.4 billion in 2011.
Read ArticleDesigner glass group founded
Marc M. Gaelen, president & CEO, O.BERK Company has announced the formation of the Designer Glass Packaging Group. “The purpose of this division is to offer exceptional luxury glass packaging to the fragrance, perfume, high-end giftable, and collectable markets,” continued Mr. Gaelen. “This offering includes the bottle, closure, decorating or labeling, and carton to present the complete, high-end luxury packaging. The group will be headed by Hugues Thibaud, who previously managed Elemental Container Inc.”
Read ArticleM-Real sells Belgian carton plants
M-real, part of the Metsäliitto Group, has today sold the entire share capital of its subsidiary M-real Meulemans in Belgium to the French Autajon Group, under a share sales agreement that became effective immediately. The transaction has no significant impact on M-real's operating profit. Meulemans has some 240 employees and has sales of approximately 30 million Euros.
Read ArticleAustrians continue expansion
In line with strategy, Mayr-Melnhof continues expansion in the region of North Africa / Middle East and acquired a 53 % shareholding in the leading Jordan folding carton producer Al-Ekbal Printing & Packaging Co, located in Amman.
Read ArticlePaper company sold in Austria
Mayr-Melnhof Karton has reached an agreement on selling the recovered paper company Johann Spiehs & Co GmbH, Vienna, to the Austrian waste management group AVE, Hörsching. Mayr-Melnhof thereby continues the concentration on its core business areas of cartonboard production and processing.
Read ArticleBosch Packaging Technology enters into licensing agreement with Paal Verpackungsmaschinen
Bosch Packaging Technology, the leading supplier of total solutions in packaging and process technology, has entered into a licensing agreement with Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH.
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Eggcellent packs
In the Easter Egg Carton Pack category, sponsored by Marks & Spencer and cartonboard producer Korsnäs, this contribution - described as having great shelf impact, funny, creative, simple, displaying the product and easy to manufacture - won not only the Gold Star but was also awarded Best in Show and the Sponsors’ Award.
Read ArticleFor him or her?
"For her or for him?" - that is the question asked in the survey by Professor Dr Uta Brandes (Cologne International School of Design) that has appeared in the series "Know, act, sell better".
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On the go with Tetra top
In May, Arla Foods in Sweden launched six “On-the-Go” products in Tetra Top Carton Bottle; Pucko Ischocko (milkdrink with chocolate flavour), Smoothie Jordgubb (strawberry smoothie), Smoothie Hallon (raspberry smoothie), Latte Kaffe Vanilj, Latte Kaffe and Latte Cappuccino (coffee drinks).
Read ArticleSushi from Denmark
“Delectable, yes – of course – but sushi has to be so much more,” says Kim Rahbek Hansen, CEO of Denmark’s Sticks ’n’ Sushi chain. “It has to appeal as much to the eye as to the palate. We want our restaurant to have a fun, festive feeling, and that means we need professional staff, people who whistle while they work. Our concept is a positively designed overall experience that encompasses every detail: the premises, the dishes, the menus and – for takeaway – the packaging. That’s our recipe for success.”
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Esko rolls out new tools
Esko, the world leader in packaging design and preproduction solutions, announces the rollout of Esko Software Suite 7, a complete collection of Esko software tools.
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Box for teatime
Boxes Prestige in UK have created a range of cartons for Crabtree & Evelyn’s Fine Foods Range. The presentation packaging as well as the special nature of Crabtree & Evelyn’s products make them the perfect gift all year round.
Read ArticleM Real sells carton plant
M-real, part of the Metsäliitto Group, has today, 1 June, sold its carton plant in Hungary under a share sales agreement that became effective immediately. The combined debt-free price of this disposal and the disposal of the carton plant in Finland on 31 May 2007 amounts to approximately EUR 35 million. M-real will book a loss of approximately EUR 2 million from the transactions in its result for the second quarter of this year. The transactions will have a slightly negative impact on M-real's operating profit excluding non-recurring items in 2007.
Read ArticleIn search of a perfect tear
A tear-strip as a means of opening a pack is an ingenious function. When it works. Far too often it doesn’t. The consumer gets annoyed and the brand-owner pays the penalty. The explanation is lack of knowledge. At Korsnäs there is now research going on where we study what effect the different parameters have on the function.
Read ArticleProduction up in Petersburg mill
Over January - February 2007, St. Petersburg Cartonboard and Printing Mill has produced 42,1 thousand tonnes of cartonboard, including 36,5 thousand tonnes of market cartonboard, 3 thousand tonnes (9%) up as compared to the same period of 2006, reported the press-centre of Ilim Pulp.
Read ArticleInterpack working with Pro-Carton
Messe Düsseldorf has joined hands with Pro Carton, the European Association of Carton Manufacturers and Cartonboard Mills in organising an INNOVATIONPARC PACKAGING at interpack 2008. This decision was reached by the association’s 14 national heads at this year’s autumn Pro Carton Congress held in Berlin on 15 September. Founded in 1988, the Pro Carton initiative’s mission is to promote folding boxes’ high levels of performance and varied applications to the food and non-food industry.
Read ArticleInterPharm to exhibit
"InterPharm Technology" is the traditional participant of International specialized exhibition "PHARMATECH - Technologies of Pharmaceutical Industry".
Read ArticleSuccess of Drinktec continues
It has already been a year since drinktec 2005, but the success story continues. Many exhibitors are reporting transactions based on foundations that were laid at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre. Among other things, preparations for drinktec 2009 are already underway.
Read ArticleSIG makes in roads in Slovakia and Czech Rep.
Success in strategic growth sector: SIG wins Vitana, a leading Eastern European manufacturer of food products, as a customer.
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