Gretchen EdelbrockHomeHexacomb announces plans to open second manufacturing facility in MexicoHexacomb, manufacturer of paper-based packaging and graphic display boards, plans to open a new manufacturing facility in in the state of Querétaro, Mexico and expects it to be operational in the third quarter of 2013.October 17, 2012HomeMitsubishi Electric Automation launches dedicated Machine Tool WebsiteMitsubishi Electric Automation has created a new micro-site expressly for the machine tool industry--www.MitsubishiMachineTool.comOctober 17, 2012HomeSchneider Packaging Equipment acquires S&R MachinerySchneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., specializing in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, has acquired the assets of S&R Machinery, supplier of both random and uniform case sealers, based in Olyphant, PA.October 17, 2012Coding, Printing & LabelingZebra Technologies: Zebra Technologies: Table-top printerZebra Technologies Corp.The Zebra ZT200 table-top printer from Advanced Distribution Solutions Inc. (ADSI), a premier Zebra Partner, combines extensive customer feedback and the best aspects of its Stripe and S4M models to create this flexible, durable printer.October 17, 2012Secondary PackagingDouglas Machine Inc: High-speed carton bundling for OTC and personal care productsDouglas Machine Inc.With incoming carton speeds up to 400/min. and bundling speeds up to 100/min., Douglas Machine’s high-speed carton stacking and shrink bundling system combines the company’s Velocity Stacker for cartons and Contour M-50 shrink bundler to produce bundle counts that are conveniently sized to match shelf re-stocking quantities.October 16, 2012HomeWeatherchem president Jennifer Altstadt receives Smart Business magazine’s Innovation in Business AwardWeatherchem, manufacturer and marketer of convenient plastic dispensing closures and controlled access packaging, is among the honorees of Smart Business’ Innovation in Business Award, with President Jennifer Altstadt selected as a winner in the Visionary category.October 16, 2012Conveying & accumulationMatrix Packaging Machinery: Product concentrator improves throughputMatrix Packaging MachineryForm-fill-seal bagging operations running at 60 narrow bags/min. (3.5 in. across or less) can expect speeds between 100 to 120 units/min. on Matrix machines featuring the patented SmartGate product concentrator.October 15, 2012HomeAutomated Packaging Systems rated among top workplacesAutomated Packaging Systems, world-wide provider of high-reliability bag packaging systems, has been recognized as one of the Top Work Places in Northeast Ohio for the second consecutive year.October 15, 2012Secondary PackagingEconocorp Inc: Cartoner produces 60 cpmEconocorp Inc.Based on the Spartan cartoner, Econocorp’s Spartan Plus cartoner is capable of up to 60 cartons/min. using a rotary servo-driven magazine.October 12, 2012Secondary PackagingDelkor Systems, Inc: Case packer with integrated closerDelkor SystemsThe new Delkor LIF-650 Case Packer with Integrated Closer loads multiple case pack patterns in a single, compact, and efficient packaging line, consistently achieving perfect placement of primary packages into a broad range of secondary packaging types.October 11, 2012Previous PagePage 142 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingCPGs Reduce Packaging Weight by 5 MMt Since 2019, Report FindsA joint industry report finds that companies are reducing packaging weight through lightweighting, redesigns, and material shifts while balancing recyclability goals and product protection.RecyclingColumn: With Recycling at an Inflection Point, CPGs to Shape What Comes NextWorkforceThree Insights on Operator Training from CPG LeadersPMMI NewsPMMI Announces Two New Work Products from the OpX Leadership NetworkSponsor ContentSide-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks
