This complete guide to modern packaging techniques and materials presents over 250 articles, organized alphabetically, encompassing the packaging technologies used for consumer and industrial products across all market segments — food and beverage, plastic, glassware, cosmetics, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, and many more. It features complete coverage of all the basic packaging materials and formats (boxes, shrink wrap, aseptic, etc.) and supplies a wealth of information on converting processes such as coating, laminating, and plastics manufacture. It also offers details on all packaging machinery and equipment currently in use worldwide.

The Second Edition of the Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology has been thoroughly updated and expanded by 25% from the first edition. Coverage includes the many improvements in materials, processes, technologies, and regulations that have occurred, 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. Extensive cross-referencing makes this an easy-to-use and essential reference work.

From the Preface: “...Packaging technology in all of its manifestations has more than shifted; it has radically changed. Function and performance are critical, and economics are less crucial to satisfying consumer and customer needs. Technology does not hold all the answers to product protection through packaging, but few better places to begin are found...We have created what all of us believe is a classic reference for our times...”

Target Audience: Every professional, regardless of discipline, who is involved with the packaging industry.