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The Packaging Professional May/June 2008

The May/June issue of The Packaging Professional takes look at print and design. Related articles focus on ways to measure the effects of pack design on the consumer and the impact of delays in the design-to-print process can have on market share.

Other stories examine the influence social networking sites can have on potential employers and how packaging machinery manufacturers are coping with the demand for improved methods of packaging production.

News reports on an reusable thermal management shipping system that can keep tight temperature ranges for longer periods of time and tree-free paper for luxury packaging.

 

News

UK packaging company acquired by Swiss thermoformer

The UK's Clear Packaging Ltd has been bought by Stager, a Swiss thermoforming expert. The acquisition aims to bring together Clear's recycled PET technology with Stager's thermoforming tools for unusually-shaped packaging.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Reusable thermal management shipping system

A reusable thermal shipping system has been developed by Entropy Solutions to transport pharmaceuticals, biological supplies and food for longer periods of time and within tighter temperature ranges than water-based gel packs or dry ice methods.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Direct-to-sheet extrusion for APET and PET

A new direct-to-sheet extrusion technique could eliminate drying and melting processes during resin preparation for manufacturing APET and PET, reducing the cost of production, energy consumption and environmental impact.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Tree-free paper

TerraSkin tree-free paper for bags, wrapping and luxury boxes is making waves. The material is made from 75% calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and 25% non-toxic high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin. Ninety per cent of its content diverts construction, plastic bottle and carrier bag waste from landfill. The material is water resistant, does not require laminating, and has a tensile and tearing strength ratio similar to regular paper – 1:1 and 2:1, respectively.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

A new fold design for cardboard boxes

A rigid cardboard box that can be unfolded with its bottom in place, much like a paper bag, has been designed by Dr Zhong You, a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, UK. The box's folding pattern does not require two open ends, so one side will not need to be sealed after unfolding before it can be used.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Features

Stars in our eyes — Industry Starpack winners

The 2008 Starpack Industry Awards saw the marriage of materials, sustainability, design and marketing performance. Some of the winners are presented here.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Rise of the machines — packaging systems

European standards and regulations demand improved methods of packaging production. This article describes some of the systems available.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Speeding up design-to-print

Delays in the design-to-print process can harm market share. Management solution supplier ODIN, has developed sotware to aid free-flowing communication, minimise errors and eliminate duplication, resulting in an effective design-to-print process.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008

Catching the eye — eyetracking for pack design

The optimal design for a pack displayed on-shelf differs from that seen up close. Gaining comprehensive data on the effectiveness of pack design can be time-consuming and expensive. Eyetracking software and methodologies can help.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 08 May 2008