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Diamond Packaging of Rochester, NY won four awards in the 14th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping and embossing designs and techniques. Awards were announced at the IADD-FSEA Odyssey 2007, held May 2-4, 2007 in Milwaukee, WI. The competition, which is sponsored by the Foil Stamping & Embossing Association (FSEA), recognizes creativity and superior execution of designs that reflect positively on the industry as a whole. Entries are judged on criteria including design, execution, and level of difficulty. Winning an award is a mark of excellence in the packaging field and recognition of superior achievement. Competing against hundreds of entries from around the country, Diamond earned recognition by winning three Gold Leaf awards and one Silver Leaf award.
Diamond Packaging of Rochester, NY earned four awards in the 64th Annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition, the industry's premier showcase for all that is new and outstanding in paperboard packaging design and technology. Awards were announced at the Annual Spring Meeting & Strategies Conference, held March 6-8, 2007 in Nashville, TN.
Packopedia.com, a new and innovative way to get answers to packaging questions, announced today that it has added a new service: Focused Forums. According to Marketing Director Greg Starks, "The Packopedia team is very excited to unveil our Focused Forums feature, and particularly so because our first topic - Sustainability - is such an important and new factor that impacts virtually every aspect of packaging. Focused Forums are designed to provide particularly detailed information about the selected topic." Packopedia.com plans to continue to introduce new Focused Forums to give users access to cutting edge information and programs affecting the industry. For more information about Packopedia.com visit http://www.packopedia.com.
Diamond Packaging Wins Coveted
AmeriStar Award -- Diamond Packaging of Rochester, NY earned recognition in the prestigious 2006 AmeriStar Package Awards Competition sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). Competing against hundreds of entries from packaging and design firms from around the country, Diamond won an award for the Redken Bulk Up Counter Display produced for Redken Laboratories, Inc. This year's AmeriStar Award winners were selected by a panel of 23 experienced packaging professionals. Entries were rated on six criteria: innovation, product protection, economics, package performance, marketing, and environmental impact. Winning the award is a mark of excellence in the packaging field and recognition of superior achievement. "We're especially honored to have received this award," said Harry Voss, Chairman of Diamond Packaging. "To have won against such great competition is a real achievement."
Diamond Packaging Receives Highest Recognition in Best Workplace in the Americas Competition --Diamond Packaging of Rochester, NY has again been recognized as "Best of the Best" in the 2006 Best Workplace in the Americas awards competition, sponsored by the Printing Industries of America (PIA) and Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF). The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts that contribute to a successful workplace. This year marks the sixth year in a row that the honor was bestowed on Diamond Packaging.
Thoro Packaging takes the lead in the folding carton industry by receiving its Forest Stewardship Council certification from Scientific Certification Systems. This specific type of certification is referred to as a “chain of custody.” This means that Thoro Packaging can make verified claims that their paperboard products come from certified well-managed forests. Thoro Packaging is meeting growing customer demands for assurance that their paper products come from environmentally responsible sources. Customers looking for an environmentally conscious folding carton manufacturer can have confidence that Thoro Packaging has solutions to assist with your goals and objectives. We offer paperboards that are made from wood harvested from FSC-certified forests. “It’s our desire to make sure that we are good stewards of the environment. We are vigilant about preserving and protecting our vital natural resources in the manufacture of paperboard folding cartons.” says Janet Steiner, President of Thoro Packaging. For 39 years, Thoro Packaging has been manufacturing printed folding cartons and creating packaging solutions for industries ranging from pharmaceutical, medical device, biomed, cosmetic and consumer electronics. Thoro Packaging is ISO 9001:2000 certified and a certified woman-owned business enterprise. For more information about Thoro Packaging, please visit www.thoropkg.com or call 951-278-2100.
Diamond Packaging Wins 13 Awards
In 2006 NPA Packaging Competition -- Diamond Packaging of Rochester, NY earned 13 awards in the prestigious 56th Annual National Paperbox Association (NPA) Packaging Competition. Awards were announced at the Association's 2006 Annual Meeting, held June 24-27, 2006 in Quebec City, Canada. The NPA Awards Competition is the foremost packaging competition in the rigid box and folding carton industry, and is an opportunity to showcase the most innovative and distinctive designs produced over the last year. Winning one of the coveted NPA awards is a mark of excellence in the packaging field and recognition of superior achievement. This year's competition was held in conjunction with Packaging Strategies and its PackageDesign'06 Conference and Exhibition. The Association's Packaging Competition debuted as part of the PackageDesign "Packaging Inspiration Exhibition" at this national designers conference. Diamond Packaging's winning submissions competed against hundreds of entries from around the world. The company was honored with two Gold Awards and 11 Excellence Awards.
Morrison Container Handling Solutions, a leading manufacturer of timing screws and change parts for packaging companies, will bring its highly trained staff to PACK EXPO 2006, October 29-November 2 in Chicago, IL to answer questions and provide solutions to companies with container handling challenges. Visitors should come to BOOTH N-4528 to meet with Morrison's exceptional engineering staff.
SEAL-IT INTRODUCES EARTHFIRST® TDO PLA SHRINK FILM
Seal-It, Inc is very excited to introduce Plastic Suppliers EarthFirst ® TDO Shrink film, to our existing group of shrink films, PVC, PETG & OPS. This new film made from with Natureworks® PLA corn based resin, is not petroleum based and is environmentally friendly and compostable. It is heat shrinkable and suitable for any shrink sleeve label project.
For the last 20 years, Seal-It has manufactured shrink labels and tamper-evident bands from PVC, PETG & OPS. EarthFirst is a great addition to our family of films. Each film has its own special characteristics, which lends itself to specific projects. EarthFirst has many of the same properties as other films including excellent machineability, clarity, printability (can be printed to 10 colors in rotogravure or modified flexographic), and shrinkage (up to 75%). EartFirst film is different in that it is made from an annually renewable resource, corn. With the addition of EarthFirst our customers, with our help can make the decision as to what film is best suited for their needs. Sharon Lobel, Pres & CEO of Seal-It states, "Shrink film is Seal-It's only business and its always exciting to bring something new to our marketplace."
Seal-It, Inc is a manufacturer, converter and printer of heat shrinkable PVC, PETG, OPS & EarthFirst® PLA films that are used for tamper-evident bands, shrink labels and sleeves for mulitpacks. We print up to 10 colors in rotogravure or modified flexographic and operate out of two facilities in Farmingdale, NY.
Global Packaging Alliance
Holds Annual Meeting in Japan
The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) held its annual meeting in Nagoya, Japan during the week of January 23, 2006. With members convening from all over the world, the yearly event was a much-anticipated chance to discuss strategies and goals, and provided an opportunity for alliance members to evaluate potential partnerships to supply the world's second-largest economy.
The meeting opened with a full agenda dedicated to expanding GPA's global presence. Among the topics addressed were: packaging trends, technical developments, investments, and benchmarking productivity measures.
GPA members visited several facilities in Osaka and Tokyo to assess which companies best complement the GPA's current network in terms of management philosophy, technical capabilities, and markets served. The meeting also provided an opportunity to evaluate the latest in packaging technology.
The official opening of DuPont's Research and Development Laboratory in China was announced on April 26, 2006. Located in Shanghai, the facility is the latest laboratory that supports customers in the packaging, consumer goods and industrial markets globally on R&D activities - specifically around developing innovative solutions to boost their business growth. The Shanghai facility joins other DuPont R&D facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Japan.
Morrison Container Handling Solutions Introduces
New Parts Cart
Morrison Container Handling Solutions, a leader in the manufacturing of timing screws and change parts, announces the availability of their new Parts Cart container handling storage cart. Specially designed for production facilities using changeover components looking to increase line efficiency, the transportable Morrison Parts Cart conveniently stores container handling sets. The Morrison Parts Cart reduces changeover time by keeping all parts together and clearly labeled.
Each Morrison Parts Cart features an open cart design that provides a visual guide to the container handling system components. The Parts Cart also has an enclosed storage compartment for additional component storage.
The easily portable Parts Cart is slim and mobile so entire change part sets can be wheeled up to the machine, as needed. The Parts Cart also aids in preventing damaged parts by limiting unnecessary handling of parts. The Parts Cart components are constructed of waterproof plastic and stainless steel so that wash downs can be done easily and quickly.
Morrison Container Handling Solutions (formerly Morrison Timing Screw Company) was founded 1971. Since that time, Morrison has been a leader in manufacturing timing screws and change parts for the combining, dividing, metering, indexing and orienting of new or existing applications. Well-known for its ability to problem-solve quickly, Morrisonýýýs field service and engineering departments solve container-handling challenges for leading packaging companies throughout the United States and the world. Morrison has become one of the most respected names in the field due to their exceptional engineering, reliable products and dedication to customer service. They set the industry standard for service and follow-up, regularly providing field assistance with only 24 hours notice.
PPA Announces Spring 2006 Packaging Scholarship Award Recipients The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) today announced recipients of five $1,000 university scholarship awards as part of its program supporting university packaging programs. Scholarship awardees were selected by their schools and met the following eligibility requirements: junior or senior, in good academic standing (at least a 3.0 GPA), demonstrated financial need, and pursuing a degree in packaging.
Spring 2006 scholarship award recipients included: Allison Bebee, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rachel Duffy, University of Wisconsin Stout; Ryan Martin, Clemson University; Chris Starnes, California Polytechnic State University; AuBree Taylor, Michigan State University.
One of the PPA's goals is to increase awareness of the paperboard packaging industry with future packaging decision makers. The PPA is building a partnership with the university community by providing opportunities, information and resources to students and faculty. To read more about the scholarship recipients or for more information about the PPA, visit www.paperboardpackaging.org.
ISPE-PCC Announces Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional™ (CPIP™ ) Eligibility Criteria
The ISPE Professional Certification Commission (PCC) today announced the eligibility criteria for the Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional (CPIP), a new competency-based pharmaceutical industry credential. The CPIP is the first professional certification for pharmaceutical professionals worldwide covering the range of disciplines from drug product development through manufacturing. "The global pharmaceutical industry is increasingly challenged to find innovative solutions for improving product safety and quality, product development, and manufacturing," said Jerry Roth, PE, ISPE's Director of Professional Certification." The CPIP credential recognizes those professionals that possess the diverse industry experience and knowledge necessary to foster innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. This recognition is what separates the CPIP apart from other professionals."
Seal-It named top company by Diversity Business.com
For the second year, Farmingdale, NY-based converter Seal-It, Inc., has been named to the Div 500 list of "Top-Owned Businesses" by Diversity Business.com. In addition, Seal-It has been named to Diversity Business.com's list of the "Top 500 Women Owned Companies in the USA."
The label printer and converter will be honored at an awards event in May 2006, which is expected to bring together the nation's top entrepreneurs and their corporate partners. This event promotes multicultural business opportunities.
Other recent recognitions for Seal-It include: A top 100 woman-owned US business by Women's Enterprise USA Magazine; and for the fifth year, a top 25 woman-owned business in the New York City area by Crain's New York Magazine.
A global converter and printer of heat-shrink PVC, PETG and OPS films for labels used by food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, Seal-It prints up to 10 colors in gravure or flexo.
Diamond Packaging Receives Highest Recognition
in Best Workplace in the Americas Competition Diamond Packaging of Rochester, NY has again been recognized as "Best of the Best" in the 2005 Best Workplace in the Americas awards competition, sponsored by the Printing Industries of America (PIA) and Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF). The program is designed to recognize graphic arts companies for their outstanding human relations efforts in recruiting and retaining qualified staff, which contributes to a successful workplace. This year marks the fifth year in a row that the honor was bestowed on Diamond Packaging.
New Trade Show Launched for
Distributors and Suppliers of Packaging Products,
Equipment & Supplies
The NPTA Alliance, the major trade association representing the $60 billion distribution industry for paper, packaging materials, systems and supplies, recently announced that it will launch a new trade show for the industry next year. This new event, named DistriPakUSAT: The Packaging Materials & Systems Marketplace, will be co-located with the very successful ISSA/INTERCLEAN® trade show, which draws more than 16,000 attendees and is presented by the ISSA®, the leading association for the cleaning industry in more than 83 countries. Both events will be held in Chicago, October 4-7, 2006 (Exhibit Days: October 5-7). DistriPakUSA will be held annually on the same dates as ISSA/INTERCLEAN® and at the same locations.
DistriPakUSA will focus on packaging materials and supplies, including the equipment utilized by packagers, packaging systems and support, plus shipping room supplies and foodservice packaging materials handled by distributors. The show is open to distributors, suppliers, manufacturers' reps and others, and features the materials needed by tens of thousands of companies throughout North America to package, handle, ship and store their products.
Diamond Packaging Partners With Coty
On Shania by Stetson Launch Coty Inc., one of the world's largest and most successful beauty companies, recently introduced Shania by Stetson, an irresistible fragrance that captures the beauty, spirit, and independence of the renowned star. Diamond Packaging was chosen to design and manufacture the cartons and gift sets for this exciting product launch.
Coty's expertise in developing products that resonate with consumers is enhanced by aligning themselves with celebrities who are involved with the entire creative process. Diamond worked closely with the Coty design team from the beginning, ensuring that the packaging reflected the celebrity's personality and style.
"Shania influenced every aspect of the packaging," said Marsha Brooks, Vice President, Marketing/Business Development, Coty Beauty US. "Even in its simplicity, the packaging really pops on the shelf."
Diamond employed special graphic techniques for the gift set packaging, elevating a standard tuck carton to an unprecedented level. The cartons feature .024 SBS paperboard complemented by embossing and gold foil accents around the window and for the stars, which are prominently displayed on the carton. The gold stars, which are meant to represent studs, connect the package to both the country-western image of Shania Twain and to the Stetson brand.
Univenture, Inc., an award winning inventor and
manufacturer of a wide array of media packaging solutions, announced
that its UniKeep(R) Disc 10 Wallet, with the company's patented
Safety-sleeve(R) disc pages, is now being used by Maxell Europe
for retail packaging of selected Maxell DVD recordable products.
Univenture's operation in Dublin, Ireland is providing complete
packaging fulfillment services for this project. Univenture currently
has sales and manufacturing operations in Columbus, Ohio; Reno,
Nevada; and Dublin, Ireland. For more information on Univenture
and its products, visit www.univenture.com or call (937)645-4600.
Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) announced that
they have added a new partner in Latin America by signing an agreement
with Cartmont Packaging, located in Tlalnepantla,
Mexico. Cartmont Packaging is one of the leading folding carton
manufacturers in Mexico, producing high-end packaging for the pharmaceutical,
consumer electronics and food and beverage industries.
TricorBraun and Smith Container Corporation today
jointly announced TricorBraun's acquisition of Smith Container,
an Atlanta-based distributor with $55 million in revenue. The transaction
expands and diversifies TricorBraun's business base in Atlanta,
GA; Charlotte, NC; Orlando, FL; Greenville, SC; Tampa, FL; Memphis,
TN; Dallas, TX and Tulsa, OK. "We are very pleased to welcome Smith
Container to the TricorBraun family," said Keith J. Strope, president
and Chief Executive Officer of TricorBraun. "Our two companies share
a long, rich history in the packaging business. We are excited about
the enhanced resources the combined companies will offer to our
customers." Effective immediately, Smith Container becomes a part
of TricorBraun.
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