Gretchen EdelbrockPrimary PackagingS+S Inspection: Metal detector conveyorSesotec Inc.Expanding its contaminant detection portfolio, S+S Inspection’s affordable RAPICON Metal Detector Conveyors provide high levels of detection for food safety with modular components, standard reject systems, and a full range of aperture sizes.January 23, 2015HomeSacmi to exhibit continuous compression molding machine at the NPE plastics fairSacmi, a global partner for the American soft drinks industry, has announced it will exhibit its CCM (continuous compression molding) 48 machine with the COOL+ mold for the manufacture of one-piece CSD (carbonated soft drinks) caps at the Orlando-held NPE plastics fair March 23-27; the CCM 48 incorporates all the advantages of compression technology, from ultra-low cycle times to optimum cap size and weight.January 23, 2015Materials & ContainersVideojet: Thermochromic & high-speed inks for CIJ applicationsVideojet Technologies Inc.Videojet Technologies’ six new high-performance inks for continuous ink jet (CIJ) applications include thermochromic inks and high-speed inks designed to provide several benefits: improved print quality, penetration of tough surfaces, coding flexibility, endurance during high-temperature cooking processes, improved shelf-life stability, and more.January 23, 2015Coding, Printing & LabelingID Technology: Wipe-on module for label printer applicatorID TechnologyID Technology's High Speed Wipe Module for the Model 252 Label Printer Applicator frees the conveyor speed from the print speed to allow fast, precise labeling onto the side of a case or carton as the product passes the label printer applicator.January 22, 2015HomeLenze opens Michigan office, expands automotive industry operationsLenze Americas, manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control, and automation technologies, has opened a new office in Novi, MI to increase its presence in the Midwest, and expand its operations in the automotive industry.January 21, 2015Controls & Machine ComponentsSiko: Compact actuatorSuitable for format adjustments with optimized setup times, Siko’s new AG25 actuator features the same special power and control electronics, absolute sensor systems, and integrated position controller as the AG05 positioning drive, but in addition to the data interfaces that have previously been offered, the industrial Fieldbus interfaces Ethernet/IP, Profinet and EtherCAT, Sercos III, and POWERLINK have been added to allow flexible design of a wide range of line and ring topologies.January 21, 2015HomeMark Starkey joins Zanasi as national sales managerZanasi president Gary O'Hearn has announced that Mark starkey has joined Zanasi USA as national sales manger.January 21, 2015Secondary PackagingAFA Systems: Combination case packer/palletizerAFA Systems Ltd.AFA Systems’ small footprint TR-CPP – Transrector Series Combination Case Packer Palletizer features a single gantry robot that completes case erecting, slip sheet inserting, and palletizing.January 20, 2015HomeMotion Industries acquires Miller Bearings, Inc.Motion Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company and industrial parts distributor of bearings, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and pneumatic components, safety products, and more, has agreed to acquire Miller Bearings, Inc., independent Florida distributor of industrial products, including bearings, power transmission products, fluid power, electrical and automation components, and more.January 20, 2015Materials & Containers3C! Packaging: 294-panel outsert system3C! PackagingUsing its Vijuk MV-11 Triple Knife Outsert System, 3C! Packaging’s 294-panel outserts provide a nearly 10% increase in copy space for pharmaceutical product information and instructions, and comply with new FDA mandates.January 16, 2015Previous PagePage 3 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainabilityStrong Opinions Vary on Progress of Global Plastic Policy at INC4The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) for a Global Plastics Treaty ended with some questioning the headway made on the future of plastic production and recycling.Business IntelligenceChallenges of Data Governance and Security in PackagingRecyclingHotel Amenity Bottle Uses 100% Ocean-Bound PlasticHomeZero/ Fast Changeover Case PackersSponsor ContentSupporting Demand for Plastic-Free Packaging with APP’s Foopak Bio Natura