Gretchen EdelbrockHomeHitachi America relocates to larger facility in Charlotte, NCHitachi America, Ltd., Industrial Components and Equipment Division, has announced that it is relocating its Charlotte, NC facility to a larger 38,400 sq. ft. facility, increasing the company’s working space by 42%.May 29, 2012HomeBeckhoff Automation: Machine-mounted EtherCAT box enhances safety in harsh environmentsBeckhoff Automation’s new IP 67-rated EP1908 EtherCAT Box with TwinSAFE technology provides distributed safety I/O technology in more form factors and protection levels, enabling simple and inexpensive implementation of all safety tasks--inside or out of electrical cabinets.May 29, 2012HomeClariant Masterbatches: Colors for medical devices and packagingClariant Masterbatches and TOPAS Advanced PolymersClariant Masterbatches and TOPAS Advanced Polymers are working together to bring bright, clear colors to medical devices and packaging made of TOPAS cyclic olefin copolymer (COC).May 25, 2012Feeding/inserting/unscramblingOmega Design Corp.: Variable speed feeder for desiccant and oxygen absorbersOmega Design CorporationHandling up to 300 bottles/min. the OMNI-Feeder from Omega Design Corporation is a servo-operated variable speed feeder for desiccant and oxygen absorbers that accommodates both canisters and pouches.May 24, 2012HomeClear Lam Packaging, Inc. sells Thermoforming Division to D&W Fine PackClear Lam Packaging, Inc. has announced the sale of its Thermoforming Division to D&W Fine Pack, a foodservice packager and a portfolio company of Mid Oaks Investments, LLC.May 23, 2012Conveying & accumulationNational Bulk Equipment, Inc: Bulk material system uses three storage vesselsNational Bulk Equipment, Inc.National Bulk Equipment’s self-contained, high-volume bulk material packaging system processes up to 50,000 lbs./hour of combustible materials of varied physical characteristics, including interlocking flakes and free-flowing, friable rods.May 22, 2012HomeYamato announces promotionsYamato Corporation has announced several promotions at its Dataweigh Division, manufacturer of multihead weighers, checkweighers, and casepackers, in Mequon, WI.May 22, 2012HomeAndrew Berlin profiled in Chicago TribuneAndrew Berlin appears in the May 21, 2012 edition of the Chicago Tribune.May 22, 2012ContainersTetra Pak: Gabletop carton with curvy shapeTetra Pak Inc.Designed for premium milk and juice, Tetra Pak’s Tetra Rex Pearl gabletop carton is a curved, droplet-shaped keyline container that provides an impactful side profile for improved branding possibilities.May 21, 2012HomeThermo Fisher Scientific: X-ray contaminant detectorThermo Fisher ScientificDesigned to target lightweight and open-container food product contaminant detection, the Thermo Scientific EZx 465 Touchless X-ray system from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an entry-level food safety x-ray system that eliminates the shielding curtains typically used to block radiation, while still complying with all global safety standards.May 18, 2012Previous PagePage 174 of 241Next PageTop StoriesPetfood/Pet CareThrough the Line: Pet Food PackagingHeckova!, DoggyLove, and Pure Balance showcase how premium design is being redefined to include sustainability, natural ingredients, and playful branding.RecyclingFrom Room Service to Recycling: Hotels, Resorts Switch to Aluminum BottlesBio-basedNestlé Central America, Green Bio, and CO2BioClean Design Biodegradable Packaging SolutionsSustainable PackagingAldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic CartonsSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
