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Air Cushioning contains 25% pre-consumer recycled content.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:29:05 -0500

Astro-Bubble® Renew(TM) is available in coex (low-density polyethylene/nylon) and monolayer (linear-low density polyethylene) options with bubble sizes consisting of very small, small, medium, and large and 1/8 to ½ in. bubble dia range. Lightweight product is suited for cushioning, surface protection, and void-fill applications in wide range of industries such as aerospace, agriculture, electronics, medical, military, government, pharmaceuticals, and transportation.

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Scale offers weigh/data solution for harsh environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:44:50 -0500

Data scale is equipped with Infiniti(TM) programmable controller, which is designed to operate in extremes of meat and poultry processing, withstanding cold work environments, hot chemical washdowns, and high-pressure cleaning. Proudct offers custom label-making capabilities, with unlimited product codes and configurations possible. On-screen display includes product code, weight, and production totals, and label management features include ability to print catch or fixed weights.

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Corrugated Packaging comes in range of colors and sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:28:15 -0500

Available in 6 flexo-printed colors such as Kraft, white, black, red, green, and blue, Wave Flute single face corrugated comes in variety of paper grades to meet application needs. It is offered in sheet sizes from 12 x 12 in. up to 72 x 64 in. Suited for packaging designers, POP manufacturers, and craft designers, packaging material can be used for gift, retail, presentational package, or display, and can also be manufactured in custom colors.

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Sorbent maintains product characteristics of packaged foods.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:28:14 -0500

FreshPax® S helps maintain food flavor, texture, and aroma. It can be pre-loaded with moisture to sustain relative humidity level within 5% of targeted equilibrium, if moisture ingress and egress rates are known. Sorbent fixes water activity to level below point at which harmful pathogenic growth can occur. Oxygen scavenging component reduces and maintains oxygen levels to less than 1% at relative humidity levels of between 40-50%. FreshPax S is made entirely of food grade ingredients.

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Chip Scale Package allows RF chip micro-miniaturization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:27:39 -0500

WaferCap CSP allows high frequency RF devices to be batch packaged using semiconductor processing techniques, offering potential to reach 100 GHz frequency range in SMT package. By eliminating wire bonds, devices can fit in variety of positions for wide range of RF architectures, and can be can be directly soldered onto board using standard techniques. WaferCap packaged parts measure 1.0 x 0.5 with height of 0.25 mm, reducing thickness of assembly.

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Biodegradeable Packaging protects shipped items.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:44 -0500

Offered in 3 stock sizes or produced to custom dimensions, Curlex® Biodegradable Packaging Pads provide 100% environmentally safe protection for packaging of delicate items. Pads contain 100% all-natural Aspen excelsior wood fibers, manufactured from renewable Aspen trees, featuring barbs that interlock with each other to provide uniform cushioning. Specifically, pads protect products from vibration and handling during shipment or act as void-filler for cartons.

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Bio-Pharm Finishing Services are temperature controlled.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:41 -0500

Temperature-controlled labeling, packaging, and kitting On-Demand Services for bio-pharmaceutical industry utilize cGMP, validated storage facility, and inventory management system to ensure good manufacturing practices, expiration date management and tracking, and product integrity maintenance. Services offer total label operation accountability, dose and container flexibility, as well as packaging solutions that mitigate transport impact and agitation risk.

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Recyclable Fiber Drum stores panel laminating adhesives.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:36:20 -0500

FIBRECYCLE K.E.G.(TM) (Keep Earth Green) Packaging Solution is 100% recyclable drum for PUR-FECT-LOK(TM) line of panel laminating adhesives. Maximizing storage space, lightweight fiber drum also insulates heated adhesive and does not conduct heat to surfaces, reducing risk of contact burns.

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Reusable Shopping Bags suit retail applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:40:40 -0500

Offering alternative to carts and baskets, recyclable In-Store Shopper Bags can be custom-printed and branded with company colors, logos, and slogans for promotions and advertising awareness. Styles include carryall, totes, and duffel handle bags in see-through mesh or organic and bleached canvas and cotton materials. Specific offering includes M6 2021 Bag (Denier/mesh); N6 2066 Bag (Denier Poly/mesh); M6 2921 Bag (Full cap mesh); and P2 2067 Bag (Fully sublimated Poly).

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Tray/Shrink System meets demands of food/beverage industries.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:38:54 -0500

Capable of operating at speeds up to 80 trays/min, Model 296TS Continuum(TM) Tray/Shrink System offers servo-driven Zero-Gap infeed technology for balanced, jam-resistant packing lanes. Film feed design includes single-pass film thread system and film bed outfitted with clamshell design that can easily be opened and removed for periodic maintenance. Diagnostic program directs operator to fault screen in event of problem and also provides automatic scheduled maintenance alerts.

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Plastic Bottles provide moisture and oxygen barrier.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:38:52 -0500

Optimizing shelf life of pharmaceuticals, StabilitySolutions(TM) DRY consists of bi-layer desiccant container for oral solid products. Technology incorporates desiccant material into product contact layer, eliminating need for desiccant sachet or canister. Also intended for oral solid dose products, tri-layer StabilitySolutions(TM) BARRIER container sandwiches ethylene vinyl alcohol between 2 layers of high-density polyethylene for oxygen and moisture protection.

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Renewably Sourced Materials target packaging market.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:40:16 -0500

Offering alternative to petroleum-based products, DuPont(TM) Biomax® TPS thermoplastic starch consists of sheet rock that contains 85-90% renewably sourced content for thermoformed trays and articles, and resins for injection-molded parts and containers. With up to 35% renewably source content, Biomax® PTT injection moldable resin is suitable for injection-molded containers, cosmetic packaging, and other parts where polyesters are used.

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Protective Packaging accommodates long, narrow objects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:45 -0500

Offered as sustainable alternative to wood, tube, and corrugated packaging, UCrate® protects long and narrow products during shipping and handling. It consists of seamless U-shaped channels that fit together and, as shipping container, eliminates bug stamping export and sliver issues. Impact- and scuff-resistant solution facilitates top-loading of product and leverages beam strength with shock absorption capabilities. Several end-cap and dimensional options are available.

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Data Application offers US address verification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:06:42 -0500

Apatar Open Source Data Integration toolset uses StrikeIron US Address Verification Web service to verify and update US postal addresses. By correcting extracted addresses and adding ZIP+4 information, application cleans customer data before it gets into CRM/ERP systems, databases, and RSS feeds. It is Java-based and can run from Windows or Linux as well, as connect to Oracle, MS SQL, SalesForce.Com, SugarCRM, GoldMine, JDBC data sources, Amazon S3, and Flickr.

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Shrinkwrapper offers pack pattern flexibility.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:39:38 -0500

Designed for mini-brick and small round containers, TSi Shrinkwrapper offers flexibility on printed or clear film and is capable of inserting promotional leaflets. Stainless steel design and patented 45° infeed eliminates lane diverter use for non-accumulable products. Shrinkwrapping machine has compact footprint for accessibility to film rolls and provides product elevation at ergonomic levels.

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Foam Packaging Kit familiarizes users with Instapak technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:33:05 -0500

Allowing prospective customers to try several different sizes of Instapak Quick® RT foam packaging, Instapak Quick® RT Quick Start® Kit includes user's guide, instructional DVD, safety glasses, and 15 Instapak Quick® RT bags in 5 different sizes ranging from 15 x 18 to 22 x 27 in. Instapak Quick® foam packaging solution is suited for small to medium-volume packaging operations and can be activated at room temperature, no warming required.

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Shrinksealer handles up to 500 containers/min.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:41:47 -0500

Operating with zero shutdown performance, 90 Series Shrinksealer can run as slow as 200 cpm to synchronize with slow-downs on processing systems. It can apply .375-3.0 in. dia and .625-8 in. high bands and monolayer and multilayer PVC, PETG, PLA, and OPS films, in gauges as thin as 40 micron, are compatible. Reel changeover feature allows second reel of material to be loaded during normal operation. Device includes static eliminator and Allen-Bradley PLC with touchscreen interface.

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Slip Sheet Inserter helps stabilize cases of bottles.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:37:24 -0500

Inserting paperboard, chipboard, or corrugated slip sheet between layers of 8 oz plastic bottles, slip sheet inserter eliminates slippage and prevents bottles from nesting into lower layers. Machine is capable of inserting 10 sheets/min and can be incorporated into any Thiele Pak Tek caser, creating fully integrated system capable of packaging more than 400 bottles/min. It can also be used to upgrade existing caser systems.

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Air Pillows provide cushioning for small items.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:14:10 -0500

Available in 1½ and 2½ in. sizes, Airplus® Tubes conform to products to protect them during shipment. Roll of 13 in. film produces 2,000 ft of tubes which are perforated every 6 in. for small tubes or every 5 in. for large tubes. Used as cushioning and void fill, tubes are suitable for cylindrical products such as glass bottles and jars, fragile glass containers, porcelain figurines, and hard-to-pack industrial products.

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Packaging System provides way to ship flat goods.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:36:23 -0500

Combining heat-treated, real wood construction with heavy-duty cardboard corrugated sheets, Sheet-Pak(TM) is designed for containing, protecting, and shipping flat sheets. Each unit can hold up to ¾ in. of flat goods per pack, from 12-48 in. wide x 48-144 in. long with custom sizes available. Completely reusable, Sheet-Pak offers optional quick-clip fasteners for closure.

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