Gretchen EdelbrockHomeOptel Vision to create 140 jobs with expansion in Limerick, IrelandOptel Vision, which specializes in the development and manufacture of Track & Trace vision inspection systems, has announced plans to create 140 new jobs in Limerick as part of a major expansion plan.October 20, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsB&R: Control panels require no hard wiringB&R’s openSAFETY control panels allow safe data exchange over the bus system with just one cable and simple cabling of swing arm systems; hard wiring of E-stop, operating mode, and start buttons are unnecessary.October 20, 2014Coding, Printing & LabelingGriffin-Rutgers: Flat product thermal printer systemGriffin-RutgersGriffin Rutgers’ Xxtreme/64 flat product thermal printer and feeder is a compact, affordable machine that prints cards, pouches, Tyvek lidstocks, sleeves, cut labels, garment tags, and more – on demand – at speeds up to 400mm/sec.October 17, 2014HomeMettler Toledo: X-ray inspection systemsMettler-Toledo Product InspectionSee it at PACK EXPO, Booth #S-1706! Mettler Toledo’s X36 Series of X-ray inspection systems enable food and pharmaceutical manufacturers to inspect products for contamination and quality at up to 300 products/min on both single and multi-line operations, while reducing energy consumption.October 16, 2014HomePregis’ IntelliPack business unit granted ISO 9001 certificationISO 9001:2008 certification has been granted to Pregis Corp.’s IntelliPack business unit, making it the only U.S. foam-in-place (FIP) equipment manufacturer to be currently ISO-certified.October 16, 2014LabelsUPM Raflatac: Label stock for craft beveragesUPM Adhesive MaterialsDesigned for use on glass, PET, and aluminium, UPM Raflatac’s high-performance label stocks for the Americas craft beverage market, are suitable for beer, wine, liquor, and even non-alcoholic beverages, such as energy drinks, flavored waters, and specialty sodas.October 15, 2014FlexiblesNowofol: Flexible packaging filmNowofolNowofol’s Nowostraight MDO (machine-direction orientation) film for flexible packaging features easy-open convenience for food and non-food products.October 15, 2014FlexiblesKM Packaging: Antifog tray lidding filmsKM Packaging Services Ltd.KM Packaging’s KM Klarity, designed for the meat, fish, ready meals, and fresh produce sectors, extends the company’s range of PF3 films while offering improved antifog performance even through the temperature variations that can occur during distribution and retail.October 15, 2014ContainersSpectra: Twisted square pack bottleSpectra PackagingThe new Ritorto Square twisted square pack bottle from Spectra Packaging features a unique twisted profile on two of its four faces to offer a distinctive packaging experience.October 15, 2014Additives, coatings & inksMichelman: Food contact compliant overprint varnishMichelman Inc.Used to enhance appearance and protect printed materials, Michelman’s DigiGuard Gloss 310 protective overprint varnish for flexible packaging printing applications is designed to be used over HP Indigo Electroinks applied on HP Indigo digital presses, protecting and enhancing the appearance of inks used on f/f/s packaging applications.October 15, 2014Previous PagePage 19 of 241Next PageTop StoriesContract packagingHow Korpack Wins on Speed and SmartsInside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.PMMI NewsPPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and ProcessingRecyclingThrough the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin CarePackage DesignBeer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual EngagementSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
