Stainless Steel Corrosion in Package Components

April 1, 2014

Hello, everyone. The metals used to fabricate spray packages include: Steel alloys (both tinplated and tin-free) Aluminum alloys Polymers Laminated aluminum alloy foils Stainless steel alloys Stainless steel is the least visible of all packaging materials, but is used in all types …

CARB, SCAQMD and other Environmental Issues

CARB News from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is that its 15-day comment notice will have expired by the end of March. By the time you’re reading this, you will have hopefully seen the comments. …

The Latest in Personnel Changes

Abe Baksh has joined B.O.V. Solutions as President. He will replace Jeannie Daniels, who has been with the company for more than 25 years and was promoted to Managing Director. Baksh has been involved in the …

LPNY releases show preview, seminar schedule

March 31, 2014

LUXE PACK NEW YORK 2014, the trade show for creative packaging, will be the largest event in its 12 year history, with nearly 200 exhibitors. This year, the event will feature several new elements including …

Food & Drug law book now available in 7th Edition

March 13, 2014

the new completely updated and expanded  "reader friendly" 7th ed. of  Food & Drug law book by Roseann B. Termini, Esq. was recently published in print and ebooks. Quick Description: This “Go To” Resource”  print edition  contains 12 volumes …

  Manufacturing Coalition Announces Principles for Effective Alternative Assessments Food & Drug law book now available in 7th Edition Abe Baksh appointed President of B.O.V. Solutions Chinese Authorities Take Action against Honeywell Counterfeiters MAA launches new website

Weights & Measures, SNAP, CARB and SCAQMD

March 1, 2014

Weights & Measures Update On Jan. 20-21, the National Conference of Weights & Measures (NCWM) held a meeting in Albuquerque, NM. During this meeting, the Laws & Regulations (L&R) committee held its Open Hearings, when any …

What factors are necessary for corrosion to occur?

Hello, everyone. Corrosion is the degradation of materials from either a chemical or electrochemical reaction. Chemical corrosion is typical of polymer materials, such as coatings and laminate films. Electrochemical corrosion is typical of metals and …

GHS Moves Forward

Things are heating up fast with only 18 months to go until companies will need their Safety Data Sheets (SDSs—formerly MSDSs) and workplace chemical labels compliant with the U.S.’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification & …

The Latest in Personnel Changes

  Dan O’Hare was made the LINDAL Group’s new Eastern Regional Sales Manager for North America. With more than 20 years of sales experience, his duties will be expanding the company’s customer base and maintaining key …