April 2015

chilean plastics processor envases has recently invested in two highspeed sumitomo shi demag elexis sp injection moulding machines.installed at its pudahuel production facility, both machines are producing lightweight pco 1881 screw caps for the secondlargest cocacola bottler in chile, helping to cut carbon emissions across the value chain and reduce carbon footprint by using less material.with an annual production of more than one billion parts, envases, the largest packaging producer in chile, regards itself as one of the leading domestic pet processors.having entered into a joint venture

numerous obstacles may have hindered pharmaceutical pack innovation over the years but despite increased regulation could pack designers soon enjoy more freedom tony corbin reports.from containment and protection to convenience, identification and delivery, packaging&rsquos role in the pharmaceutical market cannot be underestimated.

aptar beauty home&rsquos pz airless spray design has allowed la brume lactée hydratante by liftargan to be sprayed at 360° on the body.due to the spray format, the moisturizing milky mist covers the body with a light moisturizing film and what&rsquos described as an immediate fresh sensation.aptar beauty home said the pz airless dispensing solution offers convenience and versatility and can be used with multiple container types &ndash including coextruded bottles or tubes.the company enlarges its offer with a new flat hood and a new snapon ring to match the market needs.consumer

themagictouch were awarded the &ldquobest innovation&rdquo accolade for the second successive year at the trophex exhibition, this time for its cpm transfer process.the successful entry introduced the unique full colour direct image transfer process for the decoration of glass bottles and jars offering a premium &ldquono label&rdquo look and feel.using the unique oki 711 &ldquowhite toner&rdquo led digital printer and themagictouch cpm transfer paper the company have developed a quick and simple method to produce full colour images onto various shaped bottles or jars

mit chemists have devised an inexpensive, portable sensor that can detect gases emitted by rotting meat, allowing consumers to determine whether the meat in their grocery store or refrigerator is safe to eat.the sensor, which consists of chemically modified carbon nanotubes, could be deployed in &ldquosmart packaging&rdquo that would offer much more accurate safety information than the expiration date on the package.in this case, the researchers modified the carbon nanotubes with metalcontaining compounds called metalloporphyrins, which contain a central metal atom bound to several

propafilm&trade rcu has launched by innovia films. propafilm&trade rbcu has all the qualities and benefits of rcu excellent barrier, a low sealing threshold and a broader sealing range. manufacturers and packers who prefer a solid white film now have an alternative option.&nbsp&nbsp due to its versatility, the chocolate and snack markets are likely to be interested in this product. a one side coated variant, designed specifically for laminate applications. &nbsp

the new jar combines a luxury image with the practical lightweight and shatterproof advantages of plastic to deliver a userfriendly pack solution that at the same time reflects the premium nature of the product it contains.the injectionmoulded jar features an inner layer in blue polypropylene and a transparent outer layer in san. this doublewall design helps to maximise the jar&39s quality positioning and onshelf impact. &nbsp&nbsp

swallowfield plc has successfully developed and produced an aerosolised postfoaming shower gel in a plastic &lsquocan&rsquo.&nbspthe packaging is likely to offer consistency to brands whose complementary products may already be marketed in plastics bottles, tubes or jars, and it is also 18 lighter than the previous metal format, making it lighter to transport.the new packaging offers consumers a number of benefits, too, including the fact that plastic is warmer and softer to touch, as well as being lighter to handle and less likely to cause damage if accidentally dropped.&nb