Overview

Packaging is a complex and wide-ranging subject. Comprehensive in scope and authoritative in its coverage, Packaging technology provides the ideal introduction and reference for both students and experienced packaging professionals. Part one provides a context for the book, discussing fundamental issues relating to packaging such as its role in society and its diverse functions, the packaging supply chain and legislative, environmental and marketing issues. Part two reviews the principal packaging materials such as glass, metal, plastics, paper and paper board. It also discusses closures, adhesives and labels. The final part of the book discusses packaging processes, from design and printing to packaging machinery and line operations, as well as hazard and risk management in packaging. With its distinguished editors and expert contributors, Packaging technology is a standard text for the packaging industry. The book is designed both to meet the needs of those studying for the Diploma in Packaging Technology and to act as a comprehensive reference for packaging professionals.

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Author:   Anne Emblem (University of the Arts London) ,  Anne Emblem
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.943kg
ISBN:  

9780081013458

ISBN 10:   0081013450
Pages:   600
Publication Date:   30 October 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Contributor contact details Note about the editors Preface Part I: Packaging fundamentals Chapter 1: Packaging and society Chapter 2: The packaging supply chain Chapter 3: Packaging functions Chapter 4: Packaging legislation Chapter 5: Packaging and environmental sustainability Chapter 6: Packaging and marketing Part II: Packaging materials and components Chapter 7: Glass packaging Chapter 8: Rigid metal packaging Chapter 9: Aluminium foil packaging Chapter 10: Paper and paperboard packaging Chapter 11: Corrugated board packaging Chapter 12: Basics of polymer chemistry for packaging materials Chapter 13: Plastics properties for packaging materials Chapter 14: Plastics manufacturing processes for packaging materials Chapter 15: Packaging closures Chapter 16: Adhesives for packaging Chapter 17: Labels for packaging Part III: Packaging processes Chapter 18: Packaging design and development Chapter 19: Printing for packaging Chapter 20: Packaging machinery and line operations Chapter 21: Hazard and risk management in packaging Index

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Anne Emblem has over 30 years' active experience across the packaging industry, covering packaging manufacturers (Alcan, British Aluminium, National Adhesives, W. R. Grace, Morplan), packer/fillers (Merck, Sharp and Dohme Pharmaceuticals, Avon Cosmetics, British Sugar) and the high street retailer Marks and Spencer. Her experience lies in technical, commercial and environmental aspects of packaging, as well as compliance with legislation and safety. She is a Fellow of the former Institute of Packaging, now part of the UK Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and Chartered Scientists.

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