Gretchen EdelbrockHomeSATO Group continues expansion into global marketSATO Group announces the establishment of PT. SATO Nagatomi, a new company formed as a joint venture between SATO Group and PT. Indonagatomi in Jakarta,Indonesia. Operations began in October, 2012.October 17, 2012HomeHexacomb 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, 2012Previous PagePage 142 of 241Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CareHow can skincare and beauty packaging be more sustainable? Nwär Skin’s Seid skin care products are encapsulated in tiny, dissolvable strips packaged in a paperboard carton.Package DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementBio-basedCompostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line SystemsRecyclingCadbury, Kimberly-Clark, and Greiner Packaging Use Recycled Materials in PackagingSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
