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Braskem to build Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) plant
Braskem, thermoplastics resins producer, has announced its plans for the construction of an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) plant – produced under the trade name UTEC – at its site in La Porte, TX.
July 2, 2014
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Nordson ASYMTEK: Fluid-dispensing system for cleanroom
Nordson ASYMTEK
Created for applications that are sensitive to contamination by submicron-sized particles, Nordson ASYMTEK's new Spectrum II Cleanroom Series high-speed, high-accuracy, scalable fluid-dispensing system comes with new Class 100 (ISO 5) compatible configurations.
July 2, 2014
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Conveying & accumulation
igus: Material creates sliding surfaces
igus, Inc.
Made from self-lubricating iglide A160 materials, Igus’ tribo-tape provides a range of options for designing sliding surfaces on a variety of machines where low friction is a problem.
July 1, 2014
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B & H Labeling Systems introduces sales and service team for Mexico and Central America
Based in Mexico City, roll-fed labeling system provider B & H Labeling Systems’ sales and customer service team for Mexico and Central America includes newly promoted Rodrigo Melo as Regional Sales Manager and Miguel Castillo as Field Service Manager, and newly hired Karen Diaz as Inside Sales & Service Executive and Patricia Flores as Inside Sales Coordinator.
July 1, 2014
Adhesives/tape
Intertape Polymer Group: Water-activated packing tape
IPG (Intertape Polymer Group)
Red Alert MD water-activated tapes from Intertape Polymer Group create a strong bond for shipping valuable items in cartons and cases, while providing secure tamper evidence: If tampered with, the tape “alerts” the end-user by leaving a visible red bottom layer behind.
June 30, 2014
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Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Branson: Hand-held ultrasonic welding systems
Branson Ultrasonics Corp.
Designed for power applications of up to 550 watts, Branson’s new Low Power Unit (LPX) platform for ultrasonic welding systems has a number of new user interface/process control features designed to make set up, configuration and navigation easier, including: an icon-based user interface; digital parameter entry; the ability to save and recall up to 10 presets; and a 1 millisecond data sampling rate.
June 27, 2014
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Additives, coatings & inks
Sun Chemical: Oxygen barrier coatings
Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical’s SunBar Oxygen barrier coatings are designed to enable lightweighting of packaging by removing the metal foil and one layer of adhesive from packaging, as well as offering improved laminate flexibility.
June 27, 2014
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Controls & Machine Components
Festo: Redesigned actuator control valves
Festo’s VFOF, VBNF, and VBQF multi-functional pneumatic control valve series have been redesigned to create multi-functional units that are said to be less expensive to purchase than comparable solutions, more than 50% smaller in terms of height, save energy, and are easier and faster to install, troubleshoot, and maintain.
June 26, 2014
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Eriez to double manufacturing space for metal detection product line
To accommodate growing demand, especially of its new Xtreme Metal Detector, Eriez will double the manufacturing space for metal detection production at its headquarters, according to Tim Shuttleworth, President and CEO.
June 26, 2014
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Krones names Hector Takahashi regional sales manager
Krones Inc., manufacturer of processing, bottling, packaging, and material flow systems, has named Hector Takahashi Regional Sales Manager for the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic Region; he will be responsible for sales development and support in WV, VA, NC, SC, and MD.
June 25, 2014
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