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digital print technology for packaging market to reach 9bn

12 May 2014
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huge growth is expected in the digital print for packaging market, forecast to reach 15.3bn &pound9.4bn by 2018, according to a new report by smithers pira, the packaging research and consultancy group. it found the success of this technology is partly down to the variable data capability of digital presses, which cocacola used for it&rsquos global&nbsp&ldquoshare a coke with . . .&rdquocampaign. other drivers behind the evolution of digital print are the ability to produce short print runs economically.

new ovenable film

05 May 2014
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tcl packaging has claimed an industryfirst with its new printed ovenable films that have been successfully tested to 220&degc, 450&degf gas 7 temperatures. used for readymeal lidding, flow wrapping, cooking pouches and roasting bags for higher temperatures. no harmful molecular breakdown will occur at high temperatures and pet printed laminate films are the first to certify to 220&degc, with mono layer at 200&degc. inks, adhesives and labels are also not breakdown, will not be in position to migrate from label to food so it is food safe.

cerulean introduces optical carton tester at interpack

05 May 2014
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cerulean instrumentation, global provider of packing and testing equipment, is introducing its new handheld, oct optical carton tester at interpack. it quickly assesses the multilayer construction of all types of printed or nonprinted carton board, paperboard and waxed carton product. utilising a full hd handheld camera, the oct is connected to a laptop via a usb cable and is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. the oct plus is ideal for use in production and incorporates sophisticated measurement software for coordinating the various matrices that influence carton quality.

fish ahoy homann schlemmerfisch in original gizeh dish

05 May 2014
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the new schlemmerfisch gourmet fish range from homann will be introduced onto the market in a lightweight, transparent, fishshaped pp dish. the 200 ml injectionmolded pp dishes therefore feature very thin walls. the packaging is microwaveproof, meaning the contents can be served either hot or cold.&nbsp the dish is sealed with a foil lid and is covered with a fishshaped cardboard cover. gizeh has registered a design patent for the dish.

in times of crisis packaging sizes are shrinking

05 May 2014
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major consumer goods manufacturers such as unilever are also increasingly focusing on smaller packaging units for other reasons. in emerging countries this market concept is above all based on the assumption that less expensive products in smaller packaging sizes are easier to retail than larger units. when spaniards spend as little as eur 17 per shopping trip you cannot sell them washing powder that consumes half their budget.

tails shakes up the cocktail market in rpc pack

05 May 2014
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stylish tails cocktail is using their premium blends &amp innovative pack, which combines design and engineering expertise for rpc containers. tails cocktails&nbspare being served in london&39s west end theatres, where the striking pack is displayed to create visual impact. the packaging is designed to look and function like an authentic cocktail shaker. consumers just have to add ice, shake and serve.

shoulder less toothpaste tube to get last bit out

05 May 2014
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the members of the research team recently presented packaging made from particularly smooth, waterrepellent material, with only a minimum cosmetic product adhesion, so that the package can be emptied more easily. anyone who prefers a tube to a dispenser for care products but still wants to throw away as little as possible can apply a number of tricks. this shoulder less tube doesn&rsquot has that wide area on opening side so easily paste cane be squeeze out.