I had just a few minutes to ask myself if is it great or just frustrating that there’s so many folks in this town who can churn out amazing pop music without falling into the trap of “pro-gear, pro-attitude” blandness when it was time to go upstairs for a rare live performance by Midwest diaspora noise-rock conspiracy theorist monsters (ft) The Shadow Government. Two drummers, guitar, bass, and a host of assorted sound-twisting effect/noise creators, ft(TSG), not satisfied with ripping the crowd’s face off, but most of our chests and backs as well.
By now the party was full steam ahead, and any lingering specters of doubt were long gone, much like the cookies and the party bus. Ten years of history was no longer high expectations but hugs from old friends who all wanted in on the celebration, and all that was left was Daughters of the Sun to finish the night off with an intense blast of barefoot psychedelic, post-dream noise: the perfect soundtrack for doing battle with the end of the evening.
NEW CONTAINERS/MATERIALS.
Food & Drug Packaging March 1, 2001 New tube with eye-tip dispenser accurately distributes product where it’s needed The new 5/8-inch diameter tube is suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, such as eye creams and cold sore remedies that require a dispenser that provides exact, on-the-spot application. The laminate tube includes an aluminum barrier in the middle layer for ultimate barrier protection. This ensures good oxygen and vapor barrier properties for hard-to-hold formulations and aggressive products. Decorating options include process printing, hot stamping, silk screening and six-color offset printing. The tube is also available in 1/2-, 3/4-, 7/8- and 1-inch sizes. coldsoreremediesnow.net cold sore remedies
CCL Container Tube Div. (973) 208-7305 www.cclcontainer.com Pre-labeled thermoformed packages cost-effectively incorporate coupons and promotional items Pre-labeled thermoformed packages are supplied ready to fill, and seal in your normal blister packaging operation, eliminating the delays of third party labeling. A variety of label materials, colors and sizes can be used, including two-part instantly redeemable coupons, expanded content labels and holographic labels. A range of shape, placement and orientation options are available.
Alloyd Co. (800) 756-7639 www.alloyd.com Fold-down, reusable bulk container uses a liner to eliminate labor-intensive cleaning processes New Fold-A-Tote intermediate bulk container (IBC) replaces the labor, cost and risk-intensive cleaning process with a single-trip, disposable plastic liner set in a novel reusable container. The container is suitable for storing and transporting both liquid and powdered products such as adhesives, inks, water-based coatings, juices, flavors, soaps, detergents and other nonregulated food, chemical and pharmaceutical products. It folds down from a height of 62 inches when full to 25 inches when empty, increasing shipping and storage efficiencies and reducing costs. According to the manufacturer, the reusable container pays for itself after the second trip. After the first trip, the Fold-A-Tote uses a $35 replacement liner, saving about $165 per trip compared to one-way containers.
Meese Orbitrom Dunne Co. (800) 829-3230 www.meese-inc.com Crimpless pumps can replace crimped pumps on packages without a change in cap tooling, in most cases Crimpless System[R] pumps with Small Outside Diameter collars (SOD/TCS) can be used on existing packages with crimped pumps and fashion collars, in most cases, without a change in cap tooling. The SOD/TCS minimizes the design envelope required beneath the cap, allowing you to easily adapt the Crimpless System to packages and reduce costs. The SOD dimensions are 17.25 and 18.9 millimeters.
Risdon-AMS (860) 417-1100 www.risdon-ams.com Glass decorating technology offers acid-etched look without the environmental concerns Originally developed for Gallo Winery’s Wild Vines product line, the newly patented Acid-Etched Look technology produces a frosted look to glass bottles, making them appear translucent. The resulting look helps the containers stand out on the shelf and in point-of purchase displays. When coupled with this manufacturers nearly invisible Clear Advantage labels, it completes the premium package. Additionally, the Acid-Etched Look process has no environmental concerns and costs less than the acid etch process, reports the manufacturer.
Avery Dennison Decorating Technologies Div. (800) DEC-TECH www.averydennison.com/ dectech New dispensing closure runs smoothly on the capping/filling line The45LCC2 is a flush-sided, two-piece, continuous-thread hinged dispensing closure for high-end product applications requiring smooth lines and/or contrasting colors. The flush hinge allows for easier capping on the filling line. Its larger-than-average size allows for package inversion, enabling full product evacuation from the container. Its two-piece construction provides for better brand recognition by allowing the closure to be tinted in two colors. The closure is suitable for use with vitamins, household chemicals, lawn care products, dressings, sauces and toiletries. Its wide bore orifice allows it to dispense tablets.
Rexam Closures & Containers (812) 867-6671 www.rexamclosures.com Interphex Booth #3717(*) Continuous-strip desiccant aids in package line automation Designed for use with automated desiccant dispensing equipment, the continuous-strip pillow pack desiccant aids in package line automation and labor cost reduction. Because the seal between the packets is detectable with the use of a light sensor, packaging lines that use continuous strip desiccants can dispense the packets at speeds up to 240 per minute and cut at 1/16-inch tolerance. The PillowPaks are available in silica gel, clay, molecular sieve or activated carbon and in paper, clear film, Tyvek[R] and other non-woven substrates. They are packaged in sizes ranging from 0.25 grams to 3 grams. in our site cold sore remedies
Desiccare Inc. (800) 446-6650 www.desiccare.com Surlyn cap maintains spirit of package The pure and transparent Surlyn base and top combines three snap-assembled parts providing a heavy, easy-to-decorate surface. The base and top enclose a ring made of metal-filled polypropylene/specific gravity 4. The elegant yet simple cap comes in two snap models for 75 and 125 milliliter bottles and two screw models for the 125 and 200ml bottles.
Techpack America/ LIR-USA (212) 832-1100 www.techpack.fr Returnable containers go from processors to retailers Chill Pac[TM] containers provide a complete returnable packaging system that reduce costs and increase productivity in food handling and distribution. The containers feature a 24 x 20-inch footprint in 7-, 10- and 13inch heights, creating a food container system to go from processors to distributors to retailers and efficiently chill/cool poultry, meat, seafood, produce and prepared foods. Replacing corrugated packaging with returnable containers reduces operating costs by decreasing product damage.
Buckhorn (800) 543-4454 www.buckhorninc.com Rectangular packaging line offers new choices EZ Stor[R] rectangular packaging line has added 3-, 3.5-, 4- and 4.25-gallon sizes to its line of reusable containers. The EZ Stor containers feature tamper-evident, hinged lids that are easy to open and reseal and stay attached to the container. They also have a raised, easy clean cover that won’t collect dust and dirt on top of your package. The cover hinges open giving a large area for easy access to the contents and snaps shut to protect the product inside.
Ropak Corp. (714) 870-9757 www.ropakcorp.com Interphex Booth #3535(*) Printer ink provides high contrast and low VOC features The 16-2960 low volatile organic compound (VOC) Microsphere ink allows users to see the contrast and opacity of a pigmented fluid. The virtually universal contrast available through the use of this ink allows for stock reduction of fluids because only one ink will be necessary to code on both dark and most lighter colored materials. The ink is suitable for coding on the various substrates including plastic, rubber, glass and paperboard. It appears transparent when initially applied, but turns to a highly visible white opaque color within seconds.
Marconi Data Systems (800) 654-4663 www.marconidata.com Plastic divider sheets reduce container contamination Designed to replace fiberboard type materials, plastic divider sheets are separators, unit stabilizers and load protectors. The sheets are available in a variety of thicknesses. They help reduce contamination and allow users to gain operating efficiency and improve customer relationships throughout the supply chain. The hygienic sheet is water- and chemical-resistant and meets washability requirements of the food and beverage container, food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
Nucon Corp. (800) 562-3505 www.nuconnet.com Hot sauce bottle is available in two sizes Hot sauce-style bottle now comes in a 7-ounce and a 12-ounce size. The glass bottles are round with a fluted neck and shoulder and the upper chime (the area just above the heel) of the bottle is stippled. The label panel area is indented slightly to keep labels protected from wear. Both sizes have a 28-420 neck finish, simplifying purchasing and inventory of closures for these bottles.
TricorBraun (314) 569-3633 www.tricorbraun.com Thermoplastic elastomers comply with FDA standards for food contact Dynaflex[R] 7900 Series of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are now suitable for use in food contact applications in accordance to the FDA Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 21, sections 170 to 199. Typical food packaging applications for the TPEs include seals, tubing and cap liners.
GLS Corp. (815) 385-8533 www.glscorp.com (*) This symbol represents companies exhibiting at Interphex, March 20-22 at the Pennsylvania Center in Philadelphia, Pa. For more details visit us online at www.fdp.com.
