Gretchen EdelbrockSecondary PackagingITW Muller: Semi-automatic stretch wrapping machineMuller LCSITW Muller’s Cobra Plus Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrapping Machine can wrap large and oddly-shaped loads that are unstable or very heavy at a rate of up to 35 pallets/hour.August 30, 2012HomeNercon’s new website, The Knowledge Center, up in time for PACK EXPOIn order to educate customers on product and package conveying, Nercon Eng. & Mfg., Inc. has put in place a new website, The Knowledge Center.August 30, 2012HomeDS Containers hires new director of salesDS Containers welcomes Gina Bucciarelli as Director of Sales.August 30, 2012Filling/capping, liquid & viscousOden Corporation: Liquid product packaging linesOden Machinery, Inc.See it at PACK EXPO Booth #N-4321! Oden’s new platform for complete turnkey liquid products packaging lines is a value-added option that can include labeling systems, induction sealers, and capping solutions, in addition to filling machines, liquid product transfer systems, and rotary infeed and accumulation tables.August 29, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsMoog Inc: SmartMotor communications improvementsMoog Animatics, a division of Moog Inc., has improved their NEMA 23 frame SM23165D and SM23165DT model SmartMotors to provide users the option of employing CAN communications through the D-Sub connector on the top of the motor instead of through the 5-pin connector on the back of the motor.August 28, 2012HomeManroland web systems names Eckhard Hörner-Maraß managing directorEffective September 15, 2012, Eckhard Hörner- Maraß will take over the position of spokesman of the Management Board at manroland web systems GmbH, in Augsburg, Germany.August 27, 2012Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Schur Packaging Systems, Inc: Bagging systemSchur Packaging Systems, Inc.See it at PACK EXPO Booth #E-7062! Providing speeds up to 80 bags/min. Schur’s SchurStar bagging system allows users to package a wide variety of products using pre-made bags and bagging machine.August 27, 2012HomeLinx Printing Technologies to celebrate 25 years of coding and marking innovations at Pack Expo 2012Linx Printing Technologies has launched a microsite dedicated to its Pack Expo presence, at www.linxatpackexpo.com, to help attendees plan their visit in advance and get information about Linx solutions.August 24, 2012HomeMitsubishi Electric Automation: Ethernet communications adapter for PLCsMitsubishi Electric Automation’s Ethernet adapter for its FX3 Series PLCs, the new FX3U-ENET-ADP, can be a cost-efficient alternative to micro PLCs to connect equipment such as PLCs, HMIs, and personal computers, and has a built-in data monitoring tool so users can view real-time status and current data values of their equipment.August 24, 2012Filling/capping, liquid & viscousFilamatic, a division of National Instrument LLC: Integrated inline filling/capping systemFilamaticSee it at PACK EXPO Booth #S-847! The V-300 volumetric automatic liquid filler from Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC is a non-explosion resistant, electrically/air-operated packaging system that reaches rates of 100-120 containers/min.August 23, 2012Previous PagePage 155 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 ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency