15.06.2010-18.06.2010Rosupak-2010 The 15th International specialized exhibition for packing machinery and technologies; equipment for packages manufacturing; packaging materials; tare and auxiliary packaging goods; packaging for all industries.
Unilever aims for sustainability through package innovation
Packaging Digest had the opportunity to talk with Humberto Garcia, packaging manager for environmental sustainability at Unilever, a major packaged goods company serving a global market. In the discussion, Garcia shares his views on sustainability and how it impacts Unilever.
Wal-Mart speaks on the Packaging Scorecard
Sam’s Club director of packaging Amy Zettlemoyer-Lazar speaks with Packaging World in an exclusive interview on the eve of the official launch of Wal-Mart’s much debated Packaging Scorecard. Discussed are lessons learned over the past year, Wal-Mart’s progress and expectations, and criticisms of the scorecard.
"Der russische Markt ist fuer die deutschen Unternehmen ein sehr wichtiger Markt"
The simultaneous Upakovka/UpakItalia and Interplastica-2008 trade fair closed in Moscow. As usual participant the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) for Food Processing and Packaging Equipment attended the exhibition representing national machine producers. Possibly the most active division of the Federation in Russia – Food Processing and Packaging Machinery – organized some events during the fair time. Vera Fritsche responsible for exhibition business and marketing research reported about VDMA activities and duties to the readers of Unipack.Ru. The interview was recorded in German.
Views of a contract drug packager
Andrew Billington, operations manager at Brecon Pharmaceuticals in Wales, addresses recent trends in packaging.
Reflections on package design research
For better package design research, you should use two categories of methodologies: those that rely on verbal or written responses and those that rely on behavior. Integrate them such that one verifies the other.
Bioplastics are an evolving material
As an increasing number of brand owners begin to evaluate their product packaging for sustainability—whether to meet mandatory retail initiatives or to reap some of the rewards associated with greater environmental stewardship—one area of great interest is the use of bioplastics as a replacement for traditional, petroleum-based polymer packaging. But what exactly constitutes a bioplastic?
Interview – John Hartner, DEK International
DEK Printing Machines has led the printing industry for the best part of 30 years. Through the many revolutions that have epitomized the electronics manufacturing industry, DEK has always positioned itself at the leading edge of the product performance curve. Trevor Galbraith talked with DEK CEO John Hartner about product development, competition and going forward into 2008
Interview "Alastian: way of buying polymers via Internet" (17)
Alastian is an unique way of buying polyolefins via Internet which became available for CIS customers less than half a year ago. General Manager of the project, Mr Filip Van De Vliet kindly agreed to answer any questions from current and potential users of this model. Text of the interview is available in Russian and English language. Check the updates!
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