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Redesigned PET bottle vends nutritious beverages

October 23, 2008 - New custom polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container, distribution partnership move vegetable juice from retail shelves into vending machines. ...
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PACK EXPO preview: AutoFlow unit eases repetitive strain

October 23, 2008 - New hybrid cushioning (HC) accessory from Pregis Corp., Deerfield, IL, automatically handles material to save operator from repetitive task, increase efficiency. ...
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PET beer bottle celebrates first decade

October 23, 2008 - In 10 years since its introduction revolutionized beer packaging, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beer bottle continues to enjoy annual sales growth. ...
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Study predicts upswing in global containers, packaging

October 23, 2008 - Forecast for global containers, packaging market calls for significant growth, predicts gain of 16.9% to $470.8 billion in 2012 from $402.6 billion in 2007. ...
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Earnings update: Smurfit-Stone… Silgan…

October 23, 2008 - At Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., Creve Coeur, MO/Chicago, IL, sales for 3Q08 remain essentially flat compared to 3Q07 at about $1.9 billion, ...
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Brand owners turn to co-packer for shelf-stable meals

October 22, 2008 - Microwaveable, thermoformed trays, bowls serve up heat-and-serve entrees, side dishes designed for easy home preparation. ...
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PACK EXPO preview: In-house case printing cuts costs

October 22, 2008 - At PACK EXPO International, 9-12 November 2008 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, Iconotech, Clinton, CT, demonstrates how printing generic cases in-house on its 200-dot/inch printing equipment cuts costs, generates environmental benefits. ...
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