March 2007

international packaging centre in india surlyn for cosmetics design waterless induction sealing new ampoule transfer system aroma dispensersinternational packaging centre in india indian institute of packaging, hyderabad celebrated their one year of successful functioning. during the celebration, they also organized small seminar for the packaging protection. their director mr dhar spoke on why packaging for india and why not a topic specifically selected by centre head mr b k karna.

polystyrene foam performs then degrades a new polystyrene foam for food packaging offers accelerated degrading with no loss of performance while in use, its manufacturer claims. polystyrene is extensively used as food packaging because of its low cost and insulating properties. canadian firm cascades claims its bioxo oxodegradable polystyrene foam containers break down within three years, with no loss of performance while used as a packaging material.

a handle on beverages biodegradable lipstick tube digital laser sorter for frozen vegetables retort pouch within a pouch intelligent packaging is as simple as printinga handle on beverages a big business at the 400 costa coffee cafs in the u.k. is selling coffee for takeaway. portadrink is a onehanded carrier, designed for two, three or four cups. it is sheetfed litho or reelfed flexographic printed in up to six colors. the frvi carry board is fabricated by swedish firm korsns frvi.

alcan packaging introduced an innovative blister packaging solution alcan packaging singen, of germany, demonstrated its expertise in the pharmaceutical sector with its innovative formpack with desiccant.&nbsp formpack with integrated blue desiccant on the inner sealing layer meets the challenge of restricting cross diffusion of moisture by providing a 100 barrier.