The Wiley encyclopedia of packaging technology
By: edited by Aaron L. Brody, Kenneth S. Marsh.
Contributors: Marsh, Kenneth S.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1023
Subjects: Packaging -- Dictionaries
Other titles: Encyclopedia of packaging technology; Packaging technology
Description: This A-to-Z guide covers technologies used to package consumer and industrial products across all industries - from food to automobiles, soft drinks to pharmaceuticals. It features complete coverage of all the basic packaging materials and formats (boxes, shrink wrap, etc.) and supplies a wealth of information on conversion processes such as laminating and plastics manufacture. It also offers details on all packaging machinery and equipment currently in use worldwide.

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, Second Edition is thoroughly updated and expanded by 25 percent. Coverage includes the many changes in materials, processes, technologies, and regulations that have occurred over the past decade, as well as the latest developments in marketing, economics, recycling and the environment, computer-aided design, coatings, nutritional labels, microwave packaging, polyester bottles and jars, and more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A Wiley-Interscience publication."