Gretchen EdelbrockControls & Machine ComponentsAutomationDirect: Cost-effective encoders for small applicationsAutomationDirect has added Koyo TRD-MX encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products, providing a cost-effective solution for size-limited applications.February 11, 2013HomeLinda Palladino, Schneider Packaging Equipment Project Manager, receives Women in Manufacturing STEP AwardSchneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., specializing in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, has announced that Linda Palladino, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc. Project Manager, was recently recognized by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers with a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award for her excellence and leadership in manufacturing.February 11, 2013HomeCurwood gains exclusive rights to supply tray & lidding film for innovative MicVac microwave pasteurization technology in North, South & Central AmericaA partnership between Curwood a Bemis Company, and MicVac, Swedish provider of a unique method for microwave pasteurization, fills the growing demand in North, South and Central American markets for fresher, healthier, high-quality, convenient ready meals with extended shelf life, extending Curwood’s portfolio of food packaging solutions from fresh, frozen, retort, and MAP packaging to include microwave pasteurization.February 8, 2013Protective/transport packagingInnovative Plastech: Thermoformed pallet trayInnovative PlastechInnovative Plastech’s Sell Stack is a thermoformed pallet tray that is said to significantly improve upon the conventional corrugated fiberboard typically used to ship, store, and display bottles and cans, while creating an unobstructed view of products for shoppers.February 8, 2013HomeTriangle Package Machinery appoints Bob McAtee Regional Sales Manager – West RegionTriangle Package Machinery, manufacturer of vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bag machines, combination weighers, bag-in-box systems, and a wide variety of depositing systems, has expanded its sales force with a new West Coast Regional Sales Manager, Bob McAtee.February 8, 2013Additives, coatings & inksVideojet Technologies Inc: Non-porous black ink dries quickly on coated cartons, labelsVideojet Technologies Inc.Videojet’s new ink for its 8510 and Wolke thermal ink jet (TIJ) printer lines is a Non-Porous Black ink (WLK660072) designed for fast dry times on a wide range of non-porous materials, extending the code assurance features of the printers to a wider range of applications.February 7, 2013HomePro Mach forms End of Line Distributed Products GroupPro Mach Inc. has announced the formation of a new End of Line (EOL) Distributed Products Group to enhance sales and marketing support for distributors selling its end of line products which are sold through its specialty packaging distributors including Wexxar/Bel case packers and case sealers, IPak tray and bliss formers, and Orion stretch wrappers.February 7, 2013Secondary PackagingStandard-Knapp: Affordable case packer packs 30 CPMStandard-KnappStandard-Knapp’s 939EZ Versatron Case Packer—a smaller version of the company’s Versatron—provides fast and reliable case packing technology in an affordable package.February 6, 2013HomeKollmorgen: Scalable servo drive-based motion solutionsDelivering up to 128 axes of complex, fully programmable and synchronized motion, the AKD PDMM and AKD BASIC servo drive family from Kollmorgen provide high-performance, scalable motion solutions that enable OEMs to simplify the design, reduce the size, and improve the performance of machines.February 5, 2013HomeJLS appoints Russ Martin presidentJLS Automation, provider of robotic-based automation solutions, has announced the addition of Russ Martin as President/COO, taking over these duties from Craig Souser, who remains as Chairman/CEO of JLS.February 5, 2013Previous PagePage 124 of 241Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingMaterial Innovations Seek to Close the LoopAt the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit, speakers share how they’re tackling the tricky balance between performance and recyclability in new packaging materials, including barrier coatings for paper, molded fiber bottles, and PCR stretch film.Containers & ClosuresWater Brand is First to Commercialize PET Bottle CapWorkforceStudents Step into the Spotlight at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025Reusable/ReturnableVideo Show & Tell: Inside Clean Cult’s Redesign for Refill and ReuseSponsor ContentStutz Packing: How a Co-Packer Rolled Out ERP — Without the Chaos
