laboratory testingpacking for clinical trials hershey packaging brainstorming expertise blast cap beverage dispensing device effectiveness of tear strips in cardboard cartons easy open seals to close packaging dilemma laboratory testingpacking for clinical trials this bench mounted or floor mounted single station machine fitted with a sliding base is suitable for forming, sealing and cutting pharmaceutical tablet and capsule blister and strip packs. it can also be used to cut, form and seal fully representative blister packs as well as heat sealing all conventional materials. it is primarily designed to seal aluminium or tyvek lids to petg blisters but is also suitable for sealing rigid plastic, aluminium and board containers. it is highly versatile and can be used in pharmacies, hospitals and r&d labs for clinical trials, small batch and special production runs. this is developed by packaging automation ltd and the model is pa201 hershey packaging brainstorming expertisethe candy maker seeks a diverse range of backgrounds for a new packaging advisory board.you wouldnt expect to find much common packaging ground between an asian furniture expert, a fashion and design maven, and someone who knows demographics for teens. however, all are areas of expertise solicited for a global packaging trend advisory board for the hershey co. by consultancy ninesigma.along with expertise in packaging trends, machinery, materials, and packaging environmental advancementsregulations and other areas, these backgrounds are desired to make up the four to eightperson board.a successful board, according to hershey, will meet formally twice yearly to highlight several strategic opportunities that the candy maker can translate into packaging concepts over a multiyear period. hershey says a strong technical background is not required, but demonstrating creativity and the ability to think outside the box is a must.blast cap beverage dispensing device the blast cap was invented to help eliminate unhealthy preservatives, sodiums, artificial colors, stabilizers and many other chemicals in sodas and beverages. now an at time of use activation so you can enjoy the freshest, most potent, preservative and chemical free beverage in the world. effectiveness of tear strips in cardboard cartons the effectiveness of tear strips used in cardboard packaging is being tested as part of a new project, which aims to market the findings later this year.swedish packaging manufacturer, korsnas, is attempting to find out what makes a tear strip work and how strips in various materials differ in performance. to date, there has been very little research conducted on this subject, the company claims.the research could help the manufacturer improve the access designs, ensuring product security and easy access without compromising packaging strength.easy open seals to close packaging dilemma two different packaging seals offer easier opening with security while one is designed for industrial and commercial use, the other meets increasing consumer demand, the manufacturer claims.increasing hygiene and safety regulations in plants require more employers to wear protective clothing, such as gloves that can impair dexterity.sealed air, which is marketing the seals it developed with sealstrip, claims the peelwrap is suitable for food processors because the wider and thicker tape with a dry edge to allows complete removal of shrinkwrapping even by those wearing gloves.shrinktape is a pressure sensitive narrow tear tape featuring a pull tab, which allows easy access, while being discrete against packaging graphics, the manufacturer claims.special announcement         free  annual issue of good morning packaging 2006 is being circulated to all the requests made by 7th april 2007. readers who requested for this, should expect the issue in their mail box by 12th april 2007.          indian institute of packaging alumni annual meet in may 2008. there are more than 600 alumnus. for sponsorshipadvertising opportunities, contact sponsor@iipalumni.com press release details at download section of www.packagingconnections.com        &nb… avery dennisson opens a plant in india         gidue label summit india 2007         gidue flexo revolution         gidue in australia
