Gretchen EdelbrockControls & Machine ComponentsBeckhoff: Automation interface increases software engineering qualityDesigned to reduce errors, programming time, and costs associated with manual processing of control projects, Beckhoff Automation’s new TwinCAT 3 Automation Interface automation software enables remote control of TwinCAT engineering systems and the automatic generation of programs and configurations.June 18, 2014HomeADCO hires Charles Muskat as its director of sales for export, robotics and key accountsADCO Manufacturing, manufacturer of packaging machinery and systems such as horizontal and vertical end load cartoners, top load cartoning systems, corrugated tray formers, robotic packaging systems, and more, has hired industry veteran Charles Muskat as its Director of Sales for Export, Robotics and Key Accounts, a newly-created position that was tailored to leverage Muskat’s long-time experience and capability in robotic packaging system sales as well as key account relationship building.June 18, 2014HomeMettler-Toledo: Vision inspection systemMettler-Toledo Product InspectionCI-Vision’s most affordable, most adaptable vision inspection system to date, the versatile V6300 from Mettler-Toledo can simultaneously perform multiple inspections of a target package including ID/OD, ovality, gross formation defects, label positioning, label quality, closure application, fill level, 1D and 2D bar codes, graphical presence and quality, and the presence and verification of alphanumeric codes.June 17, 2014HomeMJS Packaging names David Lubin presidentGlobal packaging distributor MJS Packaging has announced the appointment of David Lubin president of MJS Packaging and Sprayco.June 16, 2014HomeIntelligrated appoints Tommy Vacarella sales engineer for its southern regional operations operationsIntelligrated, North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, has appointed Tommy Vacarella as sales engineer for its southern regional operations, based in Alpharetta, GA.June 16, 2014HomePhoenix Technologies’ rPET process given safety green light by EFSAPhoenix Technologies International, producer of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), has been given a green light by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its manufacturing process based on extra small particle size technology, concluding that “the recycled PET obtained from the process Phoenix ESPS [extra small particle size] intended to be used at up to 100% for the manufacture of materials and articles for contact with all types of foodstuffs for long term storage at room temperature, with or without hot-fill is not considered of safety concern.”June 16, 2014HomeWalter Prillaman joins Coim USA, Novacote DivisionWalter Prillaman has joined Coim USA, Inc., West Deptford, NJ, as Area Sales Manager for the Novacote Division.June 16, 2014HomeTom Schneider to begin second term as WPO PresidentDuring a board meeting at Interpack in Dusseldorf, Germany earlier this year, the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) unanimously elected Thomas L. Schneider, CPP, to a second term as WPO’s President for 2015-2017.June 16, 2014HomePolypack opens office in MexicoPolypack, Inc., manufacturer of shrink packaging equipment, case loaders, tray loader/formers, and wrap around case packers, has announced the opening of a new office in Mexico.June 16, 2014SustainabilityPlacon: Eco-friendly PET thermoformed food containerPlaconFeaturing an eco-friendly recycled material and tamper-evident design, Placon’s Crystal Seal reFresh packaging line eliminates unnecessary sidewall ribbing for strong visual appeal with excellent versatility in fresh, cold and dry food merchandising including fresh cut fruit and vegetables, sandwiches, cookies, and single slices of pie.June 16, 2014Previous PagePage 44 of 241Next PageTop StoriesPetfood/Pet CareThrough the Line: Pet Food PackagingHeckova!, DoggyLove, and Pure Balance showcase how premium design is being redefined to include sustainability, natural ingredients, and playful branding.RecyclingFrom Room Service to Recycling: Hotels, Resorts Switch to Aluminum BottlesBio-basedNestlé Central America, Green Bio, and CO2BioClean Design Biodegradable Packaging SolutionsSustainable PackagingAldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic CartonsSponsor ContentSlurry & Solution Processing System for Accurate Liquid-Solid Blends
