Gretchen EdelbrockControls & Machine ComponentsAutomationDirect: Powerline filters/surge protectorsWith multiple levels of surge protection, AutomationDirect’s AEGIS powerline filters/surge protectors protect single-phase electrical and electronic equipment from the full spectrum of transient disturbances, including surges and line noise, that can cause misoperation and damage.July 15, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsFesto: Pneumatic actuator control valve saves space, money, timeDesigned to adjust or stop cylinder movement and de-energizing, the new Festo VFOF model LE-BAH adds control functionality by providing one-way speed control, manual override, and emergency stop functionality – holding a piston’s position even in the vertical position – in a single compact unit.July 14, 2014Secondary PackagingBlueWater Automation Group: Fully-automatic case formerBlueWater Automation GroupThe F-16 fully-automatic, washdown-protected case former from BlueWater Automation (BWA) includes a fully stainless steel open form frame design and Festo’s hygienic MPA-C valve terminal, making it suitable for sanitary environments and applications in the food packaging industry.July 14, 2014HomeSmart Vision Lights: High-speed strobe lights for machine vision applicationsSmart Vision LightsSmart Vision Lights’ XR256 Series High-Speed Strobe Lights are designed for industrial and machine vision applications requiring high-speed, high-power, pulse-initiated, or pulse-following strobe lights.July 11, 2014Coding, Printing & LabelingGriffin-Rutgers: Industrial ink jet printerGriffin-RutgersDesigned for food, drink, pharmaceutical, medical, and converting industries, the Sauven 600 from Griffin-Rutgers is a small, totally self-contained high-resolution industrial ink jet printer suitable for small character printing on a wide range of materials including all porous or non-porous materials including PCV, glass, metal, cardboard, textiles, plastic, and wood.July 11, 2014SustainabilityPlacon: Eco-responsible thermoformed plastic food containerPlaconCombining an eco-friendly recycled material and tamper-evident design with revealing package clarity, Placon’s FDA food-grade, 100% recyclable Crystal Seal reFresh packaging eliminates unnecessary sidewall ribbing for strong visual appeal and versatility in fresh, cold, and dry food.July 11, 2014HomeNK Technologies: Current sensing switchFeaturing a single turn potentiometer, new ASD Series Current Sensing Switches from NK Technologies provide a limit alarm contact with easy adjustment.July 10, 2014HomeBaldor St. Louis facility named top workplaceBaldor Electric Company’s St. Louis facility has been named a 2014 Top Workplace by The St. Louis Post-Dispatch.July 10, 2014CartoningMarchesini: Integrated thermoform blister/cartoning packaging lineMarchesini GroupThe Integra 320, a new integrated robotic thermoform blister/cartoning packaging line from Marchesini, includes a machine pitch control system, a cartoning section, and an innovative carton opening and product insertion system to produce up to 320 blisters and more than 260 cartons per minute.July 10, 2014HomeMerger of YFYJupiter and Prestige Group forms Jupiter Prestige Group (JPG)YFYJupiter – a US-based leader in brand packaging production, design, photography and printing solutions, and Prestige Group – a UK-based packaging graphic services and technology solutions provider for retail brand food and general merchandise, has announced a merger of the YFYJupiter Creative Business Unit and Prestige Group under the new name Jupiter Prestige Group (JPG) to service both US and Eurasian customers; the JPG US operations will be managed from its offices in Dallas and Chicago.July 9, 2014Previous PagePage 39 of 241Next PageTop StoriesRecyclingPackaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling SummitThe 2025 educational program—featuring comprehensive sessions on circularity and innovation—is now available in the PRS Video Library for on-demand viewing.RoboticsThrough the Line: Robotic Cookie Multi-pack Automation SystemPackage DesignKind Leans on Familiar Elements in New Brand DesignRecyclingLive at PRS Day Three: SC Johnson, Honeywell, and Consumer Brands Association Share Recycling InsightsSponsor ContentAXTRA: Engineering efficient bottling & packaging lines
