Gretchen EdelbrockHomeBob Prakken, founder and chairman of Blueprint Automation, passes awayThe founder and chairman of BluePrint Automation, Inc., Bob Prakken, passed away on January 6, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.January 9, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsAerotech, Inc: Integrated PLC and advanced motion controller provides 30-50% reduction in development timeAerotech’s A3200 MotionPAC is a software-based PLC that is completely integrated with Aerotech’s A3200 motion controller to increase programming efficiency, decrease development time, and increase quality.January 9, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsMYNAH Technologies: Ethernet driver for FPSO subsea integrationMYNAH Technologies’ FMC722 Ethernet Driver for the DeltaV Virtual IO Module provides a high-performance integration solution between Emerson’s DeltaV Process Systems and FMC Technologies Subsea control systems used in Floating Production and Storage Operation (FPSO) Oil and Gas Production Facilities.January 9, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsIDEC Corporation: Relays with bifurcated contactsIDEC’s RJ22 PCB relays, designed as input devices for a variety of controllers including PLCs and smart relays, are available with low signal switching bifurcated contacts for increased contact reliability, reduced contact bounce, and switching low currents and voltages (dry circuits).January 9, 2012HomeAllpax Products, Inc, a division of Pro Mach: High-speed 2-basket retort product delivery systemsAllpax ProductsA new automated high-speed retort product delivery system for small footprint retort rooms from Allpax Products, powered by Pro Mach, utilizes 4-, 6-, and 8-basket horizontal retorts for the preparation of shelf-stable food.January 9, 2012Contract PackagingSterling Contract Packaging Inc. announces 4th expansion in 15 yearsSterling Contract Packaging Inc. has planned their 4th expansion for February of 2012.January 9, 2012Controls & Machine ComponentsAutomationDirect: Industrial managed Ethernet switchesAutomationDirect’s line of Stride Ethernet products now includes industrial-grade managed Ethernet switches, designed with redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection and auto-crossover.January 6, 2012HomeADCO Manufacturing hires Gregory Ashbeck as its Director of OperationsADCO Manufacturing, Inc., has hired Gregory Ashbeck as its new Director of Operations to assume responsibility for ADCO’s manufacturing and assembly operations as well as the company’s purchasing, quality and information systems functions.January 6, 2012HomeNorwood Marking Systems appoints Bhavin Davé Business Unit ManagerNorwood Marking Systems has announced the appointment of Bhavin Davé to the position of Business Unit Manager, overseeing the operations of Norwood Marking Systems, Allen Coding Systems and Kingsley Machine Company in the US, Canada and Latin America.January 5, 2012Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)M-TEK, Inc: Vertical bagging systemMiddleby Food Processing GroupThe V60 vertical form/fill/seal machine from M-TEK allows a broad range of bag styles and film types to be used.January 5, 2012Previous PagePage 201 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingGlobal Plastics Treaty Talks End Without ConsensusNegotiators in Geneva wrapped up INC-5.2 without consensus on a global plastics treaty, leaving industry, NGOs, and governments urging compromise but pointing to progress that could guide the next round of talks.Sustainable PackagingFrom Registration to Reporting: EPR Gets RealContract packagingWhat CPGs Want from Co-Packers NowSustainabilitySurvey: Cost Tops List of Biggest Barriers to Sustainable PackagingSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
