August 2015

steripack introduced peelventtm, a vented chevron peelable pouch and tearventtm a vented linear tear pouch.  peelventtm comprised of breathable vents weld sealed to various film to film materials make up one of the lowest cost, highest quality pouching options for medical device oem&rsquos.  peelventtm and tearventtm replace standard chevron peel and linear tear pouches with film to film and a breathable vents.  efficient use of breathable materials, such as paper or tyvek® and improved consistent seal strengths as well as high resolution printing, will result in lower cost alternatives

this folding carton for mosquito repellent stand out on shelf due to its design, convenience and brand communication capability. developed by the sti group, it ensures a unified global image for the brand.  it showcases the wrist bands and also the clips. the refill pellets are showcased in a smaller version of the packaging. the triangular shape allows the parakitotm to be placed upright or hung on eurohooks. this makes the packaging suitable for use in all retail stores.

pollard boxes has partnered with bernadine tay on its quinteassential tea range to create packaging that indicate consumer when a brew is ready. qr code on the back of each pack is linked to a piece of speciallytailored music which acts a timer. when the music is over the brewing process is finished.  packaging combines traditional and contemporary elements to create a distinctive onshelf presence, and to communicate the brand&rsquos key concept.

german fine chocolate producer vivani part of ecofinia gmbh has chosen innovia films&rsquonatureflex&trade films to wrap bars of ichoc, its latest range of vegan chocolate. ichoc was launched at biofach and ism earlier this year and will be showcased at fachpack 2015 29 september 1 october on the innovia films&rsquo stand hall 7, stand 611 at thenuremberg messe. transparent natureflex&trade nk film is made from renewable and compostable cellulose wood pulp.

sipa, a division of zoppas an italian packaging industries manufacturer of injection and blowmolding machines as well as complete filling lines, has been following the newest developments in 3d printing . the company has employed 3d digital printing to create an elephantshaped pet bottle. this project was done as a part of the brau beviale 2014 exhibition held in november in nürnberg, germany . it used an entry level printer and a polylactic acid pla polymer filament to produce the bottle. pla produces neutral color and slightly transparent bottles, which was desired for this project.

a new range of men&rsquos grooming products from german retailer douglas perfumery is using magic star airless dispensers and empress crème jars from rpc bramlagewiko as part of its packaging. 50ml and 75ml magic star dispensers have been selected for 24h hydro face cream and hydro energy face gel respectively, while the 50ml empress jar has been chosen for the active age face cream. all three packs offer a combination of functionality, user convenience and attractive designs to maximise consumer appeal.