Brand Management - Security

Creative Edge Software, the developer of iC3D packaging design software, has released the new version 4.1, which features Bump Displacement capabilities. This provides visualization of emboss and deboss characteristics, which will benefit the luxury and security packaging segments.

NPES, The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies, has formed a Brand Owners Council, which will address and provide essential guidance on print production issues of key importance to today's packaging industry.

VanMoof, a Netherlands-based bicycle company, came up with an unusual way to prevent damage to its packaging during delivery: print flatscreen TVs on the side of the box. Damages are now down 70-80% in the U.S.

Taking a layered approach to pharmaceutical and medical packaging can help curb counterfeits and increase safety.

RR Donnelley recently developed smart packaging in partnership with SMARTRAC, a company specializing in RFID technology.

Beginning July 1, packaging in the state of Vermont is going to look a little different. The Green Mountain State has passed new legislation pertaining to food packaging and labeling at the retail level. Are you ready for the packaging change?

DuPont's new Izon 3D security film utilizes industry-leading DuPont imaging technology and enables the integration of overt anti-counterfeiting features directly onto product packaging or labeling.

The average household is filled with potential dangers that can harm a child in the blink of an eye. By implementing a child-resistant zipper into the flexible packaging for Tide Pods laundry detergent, the brand hopes to reduce the risk of single-use laundry packets.

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando received Safe Quality Food Certification level 2 accreditation for manufacturers of food sector packaging materials. The company achieved the top category rating of 'excellent.'

Ashland has released a new white paper to help educate the industry on flexible packaging safety issues in the food market. With the rapid pace of flexible packaging growth, converters and materials suppliers could be at risk of recalls and legal action as safety regulations catch up.