Packaging and Converting Intelligence
PCI Spring 2004
As Packaging Technology International
Dr Carl Olsmats of the WPO talks about the progress made in the packaging sector and about the WPO's role in this endeavour. Rich Hollander, Senior Director of Packaging Services at Pfizer, explains how the inclusion of barcodes on unit-dose blister packs can reduce medication errors.
Also on a pharmaceutical packaging theme, Sebastien Fily of Laboratoires Roche Nicholas, addresses consumer friendly packaging issues. Elsewhere, Terry Robins of Sainsubury's investigates trends in retail packaging and the consequences of growing environmental concern among customers. Also Herve Bouix of Estee Lauder, highlights the ever-more significant role that innovation plays in the cosmetics field.
Power through innovationHervé Bouix of Estée Lauder Companies highlights the ever-more significant role that innovation plays in the cosmetics field.
Technology holds the key to successThe Flexible Packaging Association showcases some of the new forms and functions that have been realised in the packaging...
Innovations galore from drinks giantPackaging Technology International looks at Coca-Cola's latest developments in the packaging field.
Retailers Face Myriad ChallengesTerry Robins of Sainsbury's supermarkets investigates trends in retail packaging and the consequences of growing environmental...
Critical label complianceAs regulatory requirements become increasingly strict, correctly designed labelling machines promise to make compliance...
A major step for GhanaA new Packaging Institute is set to further Ghana's packaging industry through cooperation with stakeholders, research and...
Education in the name of progress
WPO education officer Keith Pearson stresses the importance of continuous education and training in the packaging sector,...
Inkjet conquers packagingDr Paul Ewing of Avecia highlights developments in digital inkjet printing that make it a highly attractive option for the...
Bottlefuls of high qualityThanks to great triumphs in engineering, bottle making can now match the demands of beverages with prolonged quality retention,...
A Booming Market for Compostable ProductsMarkus Weber of DIN CERTCO looks at the advancing production of compostable products and consumer acceptance of them.
Digital printing comes of ageWhile digital printing still faces competition from established technologies, Packaging Technology International estimates...
Recycling at a crossroadsAs recycling rates decline, The PET industry is failing to meet today's demand for post-consumer PET - a trend that must...
PP is closing in on PETDr Surendra Agarwal of Kraft Foods spells out the numerous advantages offered by polypropylene compared to PET, and speculates...
The Harmful Effects of UV Light Exposure
Based on research showing the detrimental effects of UV exposure, Dr Daniel Connor of Milliken Chemical states that the...
Focusing on the consumerWhat does a company have to think about when creating consumer-friendly packaging?
Validated lines - a business necessityThe validation of pharmaceutical packaging lines is about establishing an efficient process and thus makes perfect financial...
A Code for Patient SafetyRich Hollander of Pfizer explains how the fairly simple inclusion of barcodes on unit-dose blister packs can reduce medication...
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