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Last orders in Space
01 December, 2001
Remy Space's innovative PET packaging has been designed to stand up to both the rigours of space travel and cognac consumption in zero gravity.

Rexam makes glass in style in Barnsley
01 December, 2001
The product and mould design building is equipped with CAD CAM Pro-Engineer software that will enable Rexam to increase efficiency and work more closely alongside customers and packaging designers.

Bug-beating packs to combat terrorists
01 December, 2001
Safetylope(tm) anti-anthrax envelopes and shipping cartons have been developed by Virginia-based St. James Paper.

Bins of steel makes for a vintage year
01 December, 2001
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging found that, on average, one in every two steel packs was recycled in 2000 across 13 countries. This marks a 15% increase on 1999 results helped by the growth in recycling rates achieved by Spain, Britain and Italy (33%, 34% and 26% respectively).

Pots of potential
01 December, 2001
Initially developed for Heinz, Barrier Plus has also been adopted by other big brand names, such as Dolmio and Ambrosia. It is designed to give a year long shelf life for ambient products, along with versatility of pack designs and the ability to microwave in the pot.

Machinery - Spain is on a roll as UK hits new low
01 December, 2001
Globally, total packaging machinery sales totalled $19 845bn in 2000, up less than 1% from 1999 [$19 438bn]. The US extending its packaging machinery market share by 2% about 30% of the worldwide market. The US extended its packaging machinery market share by 2% to about 30% of the worldwide market.

Box of light
01 December, 2001
A robust multitrip folding PP pallet container, the Raubox folds to within one third of its operational size for the return journey or storage and weighs 40kg. It can be loaded with 500kgs of product and stack 4-high when operational. Raubox is an accessible option for a small and medium sized companies as minimum orders are down to 10 units.

Boxing with a cool customer
01 December, 2001
Designed to unitise pallets of chilled or frozen goods for deep freeze storage within the food industry, Cold Grip is water/glycol based, non-toxic, biodegradable and FDA approved. It can be applied to products in a variety of packaging such as sacks, bags, cartons or cases in conditions down to -7°C. Stabilised loads can be subsequently stored down to -20°C.

Wood you believe it
01 December, 2001
The Granby Box is made from Siberian birchwood timber and guaranteed bark and pest free. It comes in a variety of designs, sizes and grades with strength reinforced by galvanised Thomas Steel corners.

Packed with cleanliness
01 December, 2001
An easily cleaned surface is achieved by using belts rather than conventional carrier chains and flights. This means there are no traps to collect dirt, packaging debris or spilt product

The networking detective
01 December, 2001
The network system can link up to 32 metal detectors to a remote PC with optional expansion to 64 machines. As well as providing automatic retrieval of quality control records into one area and remote diagnostic checks, the system also gives customers the option of setting up and controlling the detectors from a central point.

Alli fights the thieves
01 December, 2001
The tags are sealed into the container wall during injection moulding, making them resistant to damage from impact, abrasion, moisture and contaminants.

TAGGING intelligent systems - Rocket science for retailers
01 December, 2001
This is certainly the perception that global retailers have. As Mike Schuck of the British Retailing Consortium aptly commented: "The IT people of tagging are already circling Mars rather than lighting the blue touch paper of the earthbound firework." 

The RTP that mixes with all and sundry
01 November, 2001
Initially rolled out for supplies to Wal-Mart stores across the USA, the box will enable fruit and vegetable producers to reap considerable benefits from using multi-trip packaging.

Small-scale table press piloted by SandB
01 November, 2001
The Riva Piccola two-layer machine incorporates two product hoppers, two servo-driven feed systems and has two compression zones to produce tablets at speeds up to 18 000/hr, sufficient for small scale or pilot production

Rosy complexion for Roberts
01 November, 2001
'This is a strategic acquisition for us,' explains chairman Robert Silk. 'We have enjoyed considerable success in recent years in serving the cosmetics, toiletries and pharmaceutical sectors

A new dawn for Merroc
01 November, 2001
It also paves the way for Merroc to break into previously untapped markets.

German retailers need a wake up call
01 November, 2001
Aimed at briefing retailers how to profit from long term market growth, the report looks at energy and sports drinks in the context of soft drinks as a whole and comments on sales performance in a variety of outlet types.

Lifting the lid on safety
01 November, 2001
The leaflet called 'Lifting the Lid Safely' comprises a five point, step-by-step guide on how to open easy open ends quickly, safely and with minimum effort. It was developed in close association with the MPMA (Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association) along with endorsement from the DTI and British Standards Institute.

Dow`s late bottled vintage
01 November, 2001
The mainstream port market has become very dull and predictable - a strong category lan-guage with dark, heavy, masculine bottles and brand identities often using white or red on a black background.