http://pti-solutions.com Keep up to date on packaging-related news. en-us Fri, 25 Jul 08 11:36:05 -0500 Nephtali Web Framework adam@envisionic.com adam@envisionic.com http://pti-solutions.com/resources/updates/2008winter.php In the 2008 PTIS Winter Update, view information on upcoming events, multimedia coverage available for Interpack 2008, the upcoming multiclient study, and links to valuable articles. http://pti-solutions.com/pdfs/RayBourqueBrochure2008.pdf The 2nd annual Aaron Brody Distinguished Lecture in Food Packaging will be presented by Raymond Bourque Ph.D., President of RAY-PAK, Inc., and former Director of Packaging and Processing at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. on Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM. The presentation, "Aseptic Packaging - A Means to Achieve Sustainability," will be in room 100 of the Packaging building. A reception at 3:00 PM will precede the presentation - and both the reception and presentation are open to the public. http://www2.dupont.com/Packaging/en_US/news_events/20th_awards_press_release.html DuPont has announced that the packaging industry's longest running, independently judged global innovation awards program has added a special emphasis on sustainability. Brian Wagner of PTIS is one of 12 independent jurors who will judging entries on sustainability in addition to innovation in delivering quality packaging solutions. http://www.mesirowfinancial.com/pdfs/newsletters/packaging_perspectives/pkgperspectives_fall07.pdf Mesirow Financial's recent newsletter on packaging perspectives provides valuable information on packaging investment, including a feature article by William J. Hornell that details the growth of private equity investment in packaging. http://www.pti-solutions.com/resources/updates/2007fall.php In the most recent PTIS Update, we announce the start of a new company, Global Sustainability Solutions, Inc. (GSSI), provide links to free conference summaries, highlight recent articles, and provide information on other valuable packaging resources. http://www.pti-solutions.com/resources/updates/2007fall.php#ios We have a correction to post regarding the most recent Fall Update. The copy for the section on InterOcean Securities should have read: 'M & A activity in packaging continues to show 6 - 8x multiple on EBITDA, and PTIS is advising companies in this critical area. One firm in this area is InterOcean Securities. The firm provides targeted scope of investment banking services for packaging companies.' We apologize for the error. http://pti-solutions.com/resources/articles/pdfs/0707packaging.pdf In the July issue of Food Technology, Aaron Brody presents case studies on nanotechnology relevant to food packaging. https://www.iirusa.com/insights/11921.xml?state=select_event Anne Bieler, PTIS Senior Associate and author of "Retail-Driven Packaging Decisions", will be in attendance at the 7th Annual Shopper Insights in Action conference, July 11-13, 2007 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown in Chicago, IL. This report provides first-of-its kind coverage of the importance of packaging in and across retail channels. This event is open for registration, and there is a $100 discount is available through June 15, 2007, when you mention priority code: XM1915PTSN http://www.shelfimpact.com/issues/0507/si_0507.html In the May issue of Shelf Impact, Brian Wagner of PTIS examines how a good brief invites critical thinking earlier from those with packaging savvy, leading to more successful product launches. http://www.pti-solutions.com/resources/recentnewsdetails/pdfs/obm.pdf#page=16 Attendees of the recent Fibre Box Association Meeting in Orlando, Florida were able to hear a range of views on the future of corrugated packaging from a panel consisting of industry leaders. Brian Wagner of PTIS moderated the event. Official Board Markets (available through packaging-online.com) provided coverage of the event in one of their recent issues. http://www.pti-solutions.com/resources/calendar/ We've put together a calendar of events that lists important conferences and meetings relevant to packaging. http://www.pti-solutions.com/resources/updates/2007winter-revamped.html The most recent PTIS Update covers a broad range of topics, including recent packaging trends, valuable resources/articles from the past few months, and coverage of upcoming events, including Future of Packaging 2007. http://pti-solutions.com/resources/articles/Future_of_Packaging.pdf Presented by PTIS and Leading Futurists, the Future of Packaging 2007-2017 is a pre-competitive, multi-sponsor, collaborative exploration of the future of packaging. http://www.packworld.com/view-21996 In a recent article entitled "Effective Cost Management Is A Shared Buyer-Supplier Responsibility", data from a survey developed by Contract Packaging magazine and assisted by PTIS and Global Sourcing Solutions (a PTIS affiliate) is examined in light of recent growth of contract packaging. http://www.packworld.com/view-22458 A recent article posted to PackWorld.com examines the reluctance of various industries to integrate RFID technology into their business model. The article draws on survey data and views of industry experts, including Brian Wagner of PTIS.