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Packaging is the enclosing of a physical object, typically a product that requires protection from tampering. Labelling refers to any written or graphic communications on the packaging or on a separate but associated label.
The purpose of packaging and labels
Packaging and labeling have seven objectives:
- Protection against physical impact on object - The objects enclosed in the package may require protection from, among other things, damage caused by physical force, rain, heat, cold, sunlight, pressure, airborne contamination, automated handling devices, or any combination of one or more of these.
- Protection against dust and dirt - In a modern supply chain products are subject to different environments. They start packed in boxes and stacked on a pallet. In about 80% the products end up in a distribution center for commissioning and fine distribution to the store where the product will be sold. During this period the physical protection also applies to dust and dirt that can easily settle on the consumer packaging. Especially products packed in plastic containers like shampoos, detergents and ketchups due to static charging easily attract dust and dirt. As a consumer we don't want to get dirty hands when picking up a product from the shelf. Transportation packaging keeps our products clean and neat till the shelf and so helps cut cleaning costs on the shopfloor.
- Agglomeration - Small objects are typically grouped together in one package for reasons of efficiency. For example, a single box of 1000 pencils requires less physical handling than 1000 single pencils. Alternatively, bulk commodities (such as salt) can be divided into packages that are a more suitable size for individual households.
- Information transmission - Information on how to use, transport, or dispose of the product is often contained on the package or label. An example is pharmaceutical products, where some types of information are required by governments.
- Marketing - The packaging and labels can be used by marketers to encourage potential buyers to purchase the product. Package design has been an important and constantly evolving phenomenon for dozens of years.
- Reducing theft - Some packages are made larger than they need to be so as to make theft more difficult. An example is software packages that typically contain only a single disc even though they are large enough to contain dozens of discs. These packages may also be deliberately difficult to open, to hamper thieves from removing their contents without drawing notice. Packages also provide opportunities to include anti-theft devices, such as dye-packs or electronic article surveillance tags, that can be activated or detected by devices at exit points and require specialized tools to deactivate. Using packaging in this way is a common tactic for loss prevention.
- Prevention of pilferage and tampering - Products are exposed to many contacts in the supply chain. Persons handling could steal products (pilferage), replace full products with empty ones or add constituents to the contents (tampering). Packaging that cannot be reclosed or gets physically damaged (shows signs of opening) is very helpfull in the prevention of these acts. The flaps of corrugated and cardboard boxes are therefore glued in such a way that illegal opening becomes visible.
Packaging types
The above materials are fashioned into different types of packages and containers such as:
- Aseptic packages
- Bags
- Bales
- Blister packs
- Bottles
- Boxes
- Cans
- Cartons
- Envelopes
- Molded Pulp
- Pallets
- Wrappers
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Package Design :: Design Services
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Service - Manufacturer of packaging films, food packaging containers, food packaging equipment, gas flush packaging and labeling systems.
Adif - Cardboard and plastic packaging, including cartons, binders, CD jackets, index dividers, and tab products. Site in English and Hebrew.
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Alcan Packaging - Flexibles, folding cartons, plastic blow and injection molding, and contract packaging for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and tobacco industries. Includes product list and production sites worldwide.
Amcor Limited - Manufactures and distributes broad range of metal, plastic and paper packaging, including steel and aluminum cans, polyethylene bags and tubes, injection mouldings, tobacco cartons and corrugated and solid fibre containers and paper wrappings, and various metal and plastic products for related applications. Provides business and financial information. (NASDAQ: AMCR)
Ardmore Graphic Services, Inc. - Custom printing and packaging, pocket folders, media and press kits, video sleeves, CD and diskette packaging.
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Ball Corporation - Suppliers of metal and plastic packaging to the beverage and food industries. (NYSE: BLL)
Bert-Co Graphics - Manufactures folding cartons, point of purchase displays, and related packaging. Also offers heat-set web printing services. Based in Los Angeles.
Cincinnati Precision Plate - Specializes in pre-press for the packaging industry, providing plates and films for labels, bags, boxes, and cartons.
Cleartec Packaging - Manufactures clear plastic tubes for mailing, packaging and retail.
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Clondalkin Group - Manufactures flexible packaging, cartons, paper bags, and other packaging products in the U.S. and several European countries.
Colines Group - Italy. Group of plastics extruding machinery manufacturing companies, specialised in cast film and air-bubble film plants. Also, plastic welding machinery. Extensive technical information. English and Italian.
Command Plastic Corporation - Vinyl packaging manufacturers, specializing in heat sealing, precision printing, stamping, and embossing.
Crown Packaging Corporation - Corrugated cardboard container plants, packaging services, and industrial paper products.
Ekol Offset - Major printing and packaging company in Turkey.
Firstpack Fraphics - Manufacturer of paper bags, carrier bags, folding boxes.
Graphic Packaging - Pocket folders, press kits, video and software packaging, POP displays, and corrugated products.
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Graphic Packaging Corp. - Packaging manufacturer. Golden, CO. (NYSE: GPK)
Great Northern Corp - USA. Diversified manufacturing company, active in packaging, displays, laminating, and roll handling and packaging systems. Standard and customised roll craddles, from recycled fibers, thermoformed plastics and foam.
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H.S. Crocker - Food and specialty printing; pharmaceutical cartons, labels, and inserts; cup programs; and shrink sleeves.
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Independent Designers Network - Packaging design and eco-friendly resources, with useful links and reference material for the packaging industry.
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Keystone Printed Specialties - Specializing in packaging, printing, and desktop publishing.
Mapello - Italian packaging company producing carton-boxes, POS units, packing for electronic components, and cardboard books for children. Site in Italian and English.
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Menasha Corporation - Specializes in products and services involving returnable plastics, packaging, paperboard, promotional material, high-performance engineered plastics and pharmaceutical printing and packaging.
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MM Druk Serwis - Polish company specializing in carton packaging, tobacco packaging, and advertising.
N Packaging - Manufacturer of value-added, innovative packaging materials for many industries worldwide. The company prints, lacquers, laminates, coats, embosses, and designs systems to solve packaging and decorating problems.
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New Jersey Packaging - Manufacturer of pharmaceutical printed packaging, including labels, inserts, folded cartons, and extended text labels.
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O.N.E. Color Communications - 83 years of color expertise in packaging prepress.
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Packaging Strategies - Offers products and services providing news and analysis of the packaging industry, through newsletters, conferences, studies, and market research.
Pactiv Corporation - Packaging solutions. Based in Lake Forest, IL. (NYSE: PTV).
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Republic Packaging Corporation - Manufactures packaging products. Site also offers information on vibration testing of packaging materials.
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RoBar Enterprises - Produces customized specialty gift packaging for distributors and private label manufacturers.
Rohrer Corporation - Specializes in blister and skin packaging.
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SCA Mecanica - Pallet optimization software for the packaging related industries.
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Sealed Air Corp. - Global manufacturer of protective and specialty packaging for food and consumer goods. Products include materials, equipment and systems.
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Selo-Bollans, Ltd - UK. Design and manufacture and distribution of processing lines, packaging systems and quality assurance solutions for the food and non-fodd, chemical, medical and pharmaceutical industries.
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Shepco Printing And Packaging - Specialises in printed folded cartons and commercial printing. Based in South Africa.
Shorewood Packaging Corp. - Manufacturers of premium packaging, with multiple facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Features special and creative products, careers, locations, and a gallery.
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Sonoco Products Company - Manufacture industrial and consumer packaging products which include flexible packaging, composite cans, and tubes. Includes a range of product data, investor relations, news, and careers. ( NYSE: SON )
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Teckwah - One-stop centre for printing and packaging in Singapore.
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Tilsner Carton Company - Manufacturer of custom and stock boxes, corrugated cartons, wood pallets, packaging and shipping supplies.
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Toppan Printing, Ltd. - Printer of commercial products including posters, catalogs, and calendars. Also prints securities, publications and packaging products. Includes corporate and financial data, business fields, and environment report. ( Tokio )
UFP Technologies, Inc. - Designs and manufactures high-performance cushion packaging and specialty foam products. (Nasdaq: UFPT).
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Ultra Flex Packaging - Bags, pouches, transverse zippered rollstock, laminations, and coffee packaging.
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Virtual Packaging - Specializes in the production of packaging mock-ups -- from single copies to enough copies for test marking.
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