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Entries for tag: foam
Swine flu sparks need for more dispensing solutions
Makers of foaming hand sanitizers and soaps are recalibrating marketplace needs for the fall/winter 2010/2011 flu season, after dramatic spike in demand linked to the 2009 H1N1, or “swine flu,” experience, according to Rexam, the pioneer and worldwide leader in one-touch, mechanical foam dispensing solutions.
Read ArticleFoam in place producer acquired
Pregis Corp., a supplier of protective packaging solutions, has acquired IntelliPack, Inc., effective February 19th. IntelliPack is known for its foam-in-place (FIP) packaging technology.
Read Article7.5cm foam plank line introduced
Pregis Corp. has added a 3-inch thick offering to its PolyPlank® EXT extruded foam plank line. The new size may give fabricators more flexibility in creating custom laminated structures for a broad variety of applications.
Read ArticlePregis claims to have new generation of foam plank
PolyPlank® Plus from Pregis Corp. combines various substrates and two-step lamination technology to create a new generation of cost-effective protective foam plank products claim the manufacturers.
Read ArticleFoamed plastics demand continues to grow
Demand for foamed plastics is forecast to grow 2.7 percent annually through 2013 to four billion kilos, valued at USD27.1 billion.
Read ArticlePregis opens Polish factory
Pregis Protective Packaging Europe has introduced coextruded bubble wrap technology with air retention barrier, following major investment in its new factory in Gliwice in Poland.
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Foam dispensing technology being used in Babyganics line
Rexam instant foam dispensing technology – and dry sprayer – were chosen for four of the new products in the Babyganics line of natural, non-toxic household solutions. Specifically designed to be safe around infants, pregnant women, pets and the environment, BabyGanics features the Rexam Dry Spray Dispenser in its Breathin’ Easy Air Freshener and Odor Eliminator, while the Rexam T-1 mechanical foamer powers the Fine & Handy Foaming Handsoap, as well as The Germinator Foaming Hand Sanitizer and Dish Dazzler Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap. Additionally, the Rexam M3 mini-foamer is used in a 50ml version of The Germinator Foaming Hand Sanitizer, making it perfect for on-the-go cleanups.
Read ArticleAbsorbing impact and external pressure
A transport packaging material has to meet the individual protection requirements of high-quality,fragile products to avoid damage as the result of mechanical stress and strain, temperature fluctuations or weather influences. At the same time, optimum packaging is a decisive factor in ensuring logistic operations run smoothly, for example, in storage/stock-keeping applications or in effectively utilising freight space.
Read ArticleSealed Air increases recycled content in foam
Sealed Air Corporation announced today that it is extending the Ethafoam® polyethylene foam portfolio to include a high recycled content product.
Read ArticleCompostable resin launched for foam
Cereplast, developer of proprietary bio-based sustainable plastics, announced the launch of a new grade of resins, Cereplast Compostable 5001®. The new resin will complement Cereplast’s existing line of compostable resins, Cereplast Compostables®, expanding market applications for Cereplast. Cereplast Compostables 5001® is possibly suited to meet the needs of some converters, manufactures and brand owners interested in substituting Polystyrene foam with an environmentally sustainable plastic.
Read ArticleDinosaur packaging becomes available!
Transporting a two-tonne, irreplaceable artefact by the name of Leonardo the Dinosaur across the US in one piece is not an everyday task for Sealed Air, but it has proven to be one of their most exciting challenges yet.
Read ArticleDaniel Jouvance provides an example of how standard shapes can be individualised
An impressive variety of shapes, colors, high-effect printing and dosage systems characterize the latest plastic range presented by Gerresheimer at Cosmopack in Bologna. Innovations include for example Aquamondi Maroc Shower Gel from Daniel Jouvance: the bottle with its silky printing gives visual hints of the well-being which its contents release in the shower.
Read ArticleLargest cutting table delivered to packaging firm
EskoArtwork announces the successful installation of the largest Kongsberg cutting table ever delivered, a Kongsberg XL48, at Nefab Packaging Norway. For the past four years, the company, part of the Nefab Group, had been working with a Kongsberg XL24 table and ArtiosCAD structural design software to produce small to medium-size runs of foam and corrugated boxes. Nefab Packaging Norway decided to invest in the large-size Kongsberg XL48 to support corporate growth and satisfy demand for shorter time-to-market.
Read ArticleFoaming wood stain delivered via aerosol
Rust-Oleum Corporation has launched an innovative, foaming wood stain in Aergo(R) shaped tinplate aerosol cans from Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL). The 9-oz. cans feature an hourglass shape that provides improved ergonomics while reinforcing premium brand and product attributes.
Read ArticlePregis achieves 35% recycled content on PE foam sheet
Pregis Corp. is launching Astro-Foam Renew™, a new polyethylene foam sheet with up to 35% pre-consumer recycled content. The cost-effective, flexible, all purpose answer to a broad variety of packaging and non-packaging applications is now available in a more sustainable alternative.
Read ArticleFoam in bag cushion system launched
Sealed Air, a leading manufacturer of food and protective packaging systems and materials, has launched a new automated foam-in-bag cushioning system to help companies improve packaging speeds and volumes, while reducing operating costs.
Read ArticleSealed Air brings Packtiger to Europe
Sealed Air, a leading manufacturer of food and protective packaging systems and materials, has added paper based protective packaging solutions to its European portfolio through the launch of the fastest paper packaging system in the industry. The PackTiger paper packaging system produces up to 150 paper pads per minute and is smaller and more environmentally considerate than traditional paper packaging systems.
Read ArticleInstant foam dispensers find new clients
Two recent UK product launches of foaming personal care products – from Jo Wood Organics and KMI – demonstrate the broad market appeal of Rexam innovative, eco-friendly, instant-foam dispensing technology.
Read ArticleSealed Air introduces Starter Kit
Sealed Air, a leading manufacturer of food and protective packaging systems and materials, has introduced a starter kit across Europe for its revolutionary Instapak Quick® RT protective packaging foam. The new Instapak Quick® RT Quick Start Kit has been launched so that companies can experience first hand how it will enable them to provide maximum protection for products during transit.
Read ArticleFoaming coffee
Rexam’s innovative dispensing technology will soon be the engine of growth for a completely new beverage category – the foaming coffee topper, according to Casper Kleiman, Rexam Personal Care Product Manager – Foam.
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Cryovac introduces foam tray for ready meals
Cryovac® OFT is the new foam C-PET tray for the Ready Meals market. This new tray represents the state-of-the-art packaging solution for the Dual Ovenable segment in Ready Meals. The foam tray brings significant added value to the industry with its improved sealability, its ‘cool to the touch’ feature and outstanding differentiation versus the current rigid tray offer.
Read ArticleGrowth in protective packaging
Protective packaging demand is projected to expand 4.6 percent per year to $5.2 billion in 2012, driven by manufacturing growth and the proliferation of Internet commerce.
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The Kongsberg i-XE32 and Kongsberg i-XE54 are designed to cut and finish digitally printed materials for displays
EskoArtwork, the market leader for packaging pre-production solutions including a series of flexible cutting & creasing tables for short-run production and sample making in packaging, signage and POP display markets, announces that its Esko Kongsberg i-XE series digital dieless cutting table is now available in two, larger sizes: the Kongsberg i-XE32 with a working area of 51”x63¾” (1300x1620mm) and the Kongsberg i-XE54 (63”x120”; 1600x3050mm). These two new models join the compact Kongsberg i-XE10.
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Finger pump selected
The creators of Care by Stella McCartney, the new luxury line of organic skincare products, have selected Rexam’s F2 Finger Pump Foamer for its Purifying Foaming Cleanser – underscoring the growing opportunity for Rexam throughout the fast-growing, premium, natural skin treatment product subcategory.
Read ArticleRexam teams with Degussa to create industry’s first foaming lotion
Rexam’s new foaming lotion formulation, developed with Degussa GmbH,is expected to open exciting new product-development opportunities throughout the world.
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Flash design for Gillette
An innovative re-usable promotional pack, designed by Sonoco and Plastique for Gillette, features sleeves from CCL Decorative Sleeves that provide both decoration and tamper-evidence.
Read ArticleAdvanced resin for sustainable packaging
Brand owners are searching for new ways to meet demanding sustainability guidelines. ARCEL® advanced foam resin delivers the unique ability to reduce package sizes, without sacrificing any of the protective qualities found with traditional foam packaging. Smaller package sizes result in less waste, as well as reduced fuel consumption and lower transportation emissions.
Read ArticleDell saving on packaging
A new server packaging option called Multipack introduced today by Dell can save customers time and simplify server installations by eliminating up to half of the packaging materials and waste resulting during a typical customer installation of IT equipment.1
Read ArticleFoam tubes from Sealed Air
Continuous Foam Tubes designed specifically for Sealed Air’s SpeedyPacker® Insight™ foam-in-bag system, allows the production of small foam tubes in a sealed bag that can be placed where product protection is needed. The tubes can be continuous or produced in series, with or without film spacing in between them. The result is an engineered protective package, made by the touch of a button.
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