Gretchen EdelbrockHomeMichael R. Bashaw joins Unisource as Product Development Manager- PaperboardMichael Bashaw has joined Unisource as Product Development Manager-Paperboard, and will be responsible for assisting in the further development of sales in the company’s solid fiber packaging solutions, coated and uncoated.March 17, 2014HomeEriez hires Mitch Graham, Marketing Programs SpecialistCharlie Ingram, Eriez Vice President of Sales and Marketing, has announced that Mitch Graham has been appointed to fill the new position of Marketing Programs Specialist within Eriez’ Marketing Communications Department.March 17, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsFesto: Heavy-duty electric cylinderSuitable for dynamic, high-feed-force applications, such as clamping, pressing, cable tensioning, and large component feeding, the ESBF cylinder from Festo is capable of generating almost two tons (17,000 N) of feed force, making it possible to use in place of a hydraulic cylinder.March 17, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsBosch Rexroth: Motion logic controllerThe Rexroth MLC motion logic controller with Version 13 firmware from Bosch Rexroth comes with a safety PLC and open core interface, and features a new set of capabilities and function modules designed to make it faster and easier to implement in-demand automation tasks such as integrated safety, robotics functions, and new mobile apps tools.March 14, 2014Additives, coatings & inksDomino: Food packaging inkDomino North AmericaDesigned to provide the high-resolution, high-quality, scratch-resistant coding required for the packaging of ready meals and convenience foods, Domino Printing Sciences' BK652 thermal ink jet ink has a drying time of less than half a second and is said to be four times more resistant to fade than comparable inks available for retail packaging.March 13, 2014Coding, Printing & LabelingSchober: Robotic stacking of in-mold labelsSchober USASchober’s In-Mold Label Technology and Robotic Stacking system features the RSM-410-MX's rotary die cutting technology, combined with the Spider high-speed programmable robotic stacking and counting system, which provides acceleration, velocity, and precision at speeds of up to 50 m/min. (164 ft./min.), to allow stacking of various types of products within the same print image.March 12, 2014Filling/capping, dryOystar: Aseptic cup fillerCoesia GroupDesigned for dairy products, Oystar’s fully servo-controlled Flexline FL 8/8 CA cup filler aseptically fills and seals preformed cups, achieving a production rate of up to 38,400 cups/hr., with a filling quantity range of 90-400g.March 11, 2014Filling/capping, dryNBE: Process-specific sanitary bulk container dumperNational Bulk Equipment, Inc.National Bulk Equipment’s process-specific sanitary bulk container dumper is designed and built to the particular sanitary operating processes and practices of the application to ensure optimal compliance contribution (OCC).March 10, 2014Secondary PackagingHamrick: Case/tray packersHamrick Packaging SystemsAble to handle most products on mid- to high-speed lines, HMS Soft-Set Case & Tray Packers from Hamrick gently lower most rigid plastic, glass, and metal containers into their cases, are able to reach speeds up to 30 cases/min., and come in pneumatic vacuum, gripper, or bladder modules.March 7, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsAutomationDirect: DC power suppliesRHINO PSB series DIN rail mount single-phase and three-phase input power supplies with IP20-rated terminals offer high performance and reliability and are perfect for applications that require a basic DC voltage power supply.March 6, 2014Previous PagePage 59 of 241Next PageTop StoriesFlexiblesEPR at the Intersection Between Brands and Flexible Packaging ConvertersAs extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws take hold across the U.S., the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is helping producers navigate their new obligations. Converters, though not obligated as “producers” under these laws, play a crucial supporting role, providing the data and packaging intelligence brands need to comply and reduce fees.FlexiblesWhy Consumers Don't Recycle Flexibles & What to Do About ItFlexiblesLive from FlexForward2025: Brand owners to join FPA?Digital TransformationTraining, Enterprise-wide Buy-in Support Food Safety and Sanitation EffortsSponsor ContentSide-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks
