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The Packaging Professional September/October 2009

This current issue takes a look at cardboard and cartons. Features examine the benefits of bag-in-box packaging and a new cartonboard manufacturing facility in Finland. News focuses on how the audio packaging industry is helping physical media to compete with digital downloads and a flow wrap that halts corrosion of metal products.

News

New pallets, no wood

Pallet in a field

A biodegradable pallet board made from locally-sourced corn starch and hemp fibres offers the strength and durability of timber, says Australian company Biofiba. The company saw a need for a product that could biodegrade naturally once it had fulfilled its use, but did not require trees to be cut down.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009

Paper sludge reuse

A team from Spain says it has created a strong, fire resistant, waterproof and mouldable substance from paper ‘waste sludge’. The material could replace expanded polystyrene in packaging insulation applications.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009

Corrosion-free flow wrap

A flow wrap for high volume metal products that is said to prevent corrosion during storage has been launched by Technology Packaging, based in Northwood, UK. This has eliminated the need to lubricate products with oil, and is also said to last longer than previous techniques.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009

CD packaging – is it time to face the music?

The download phenomenon in music has had a largely negative impact on the audio packaging sector. Gary Price reports on how the industry is fighting back against the digital revolution with new designs, materials and by adding value to physical media.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009

Features

Packaging personnel

In a recession recruiters can be swamped by job applications. This article offers tips for companies seeking the ideal employee.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009

Ticking boxes – cost saving packaging

M-real Consumer Packaging in Finland has helped frozen food company Birds Eye achieve significant savings in packaging weight across its product range, following completion of a project initiated in partnership with the UK’s WRAP.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009

Bag-in-box packaging

The bag-in-a box format, where the bag collapses as the liquid is dispensed, prevents air getting into the product to help maintain quality

Bag-in-box packaging is finding new applications in beer and water packs. Water companies are attracted by convenience, product protection and taint-free packs. Beer makers are influenced by lower transport costs, a longer shelf life and longer-lasting foam on the beer.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 15 Sep 2009