Gretchen EdelbrockHomeRockTenn acquires NPGIntegrated manufacturer of corrugated and consumer packaging, RockTenn has acquired NPG, Inc., an independent merchandising displays company, in an effort to expand its retail innovation and solutions capabilities.January 8, 2014Filling/capping, liquid & viscousApacks: Mass flow meter uses Coriolis technologyE-Pak Machinery Inc.Designed to fill a wide variety of 30-300 gallon containers, the Flowmeter Filler for drums and totes from Apacks features Coriolis flow meter technology to fill liquid by weight.January 8, 2014Secondary PackagingSealed Air: Tray forming system with void containmentSealed Air Corporation (SEE)Ultipack Void Containment System from Sealed Air provides automatic corrugated tray forming, product stabilization and protection, and lidding in high volume operations.January 7, 2014FlexiblesEcolean: Transparent aseptic packageEcoleanA lightweight, transparent, aseptic package solution, the Ecolean Air Aseptic Clear allows products such as non-carbonated soft drinks to be visible to the consumer.January 6, 2014Homexpedx earns ENERGY STAR designation in Connecticut facilityxpedx, distributor of printing, packaging, and facility solutions products and services, has earned the ENERGY STAR designation at its location in Middletown, CT, fulfilling its goal of earning the ENERGY STAR designation in seven of its facilities for 2013.January 3, 2014Filling/capping, dryNBE: 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).January 3, 2014HomeAvure Technologies names Jeff Williams CEO of High Pressure Processing Equipment and Services DivisionJeff Williams has been named Chief Executive Officer of the HPP Equipment and Services Division of high pressure processing provider Avure Technologies; Jan Söderström will assume the position of CEO of the Avure Industrial Division, having directed the strategic division of Avure Technologies into two separate entities.January 2, 2014Controls & Machine ComponentsLenze: PackML library for ladder logic programmingDesigned to give machine builders and operators the ability to focus on motion, diagnostics, data collection, video on HMI, and more, Lenze Americas’ library greatly simplifies implementation of PackML standards using ladder logic so customers can deliver safer and more predictable machines that collect data and can be operated and diagnosed without complex development software.January 2, 2014Coding, Printing & LabelingZap: Label applicatorZap LabelerDesigned especially for small businesses, the Zap Labeler is an affordable, innovative label applicator that places labels on a variety of products including round bottles, tapered containers, CDs or DVDs, Mylar pouches, and paper bags at a rate of up to 1000 labels/hr.December 23, 2013Controls & Machine ComponentsAerotech: High-power modular drive chassis in 19-in. rack-mount designAerotech’s Npaq 6U high-power drive rack uses plug-in amplifiers supporting both linear and PWM topologies to control brushless, DC brush, or stepper motors.December 20, 2013Previous PagePage 71 of 241Next PageTop StoriesE-commerce/D2C packagingBig Boost in E-Comm PackagingThis footwear company automated labeling, upgraded shrink wrapping, and tied it all together with smooth-running conveyor systems to increase throughput by 556%.RecyclingCoca-Cola, Nespresso Canada, and Sun Grape California design packaging for recyclabilityBeerThrough the Line: Market Garden Brewery Scales Craft Beer PackagingControls & Machine ComponentsThe Equipment Challenge Hindering End User IT-OT IntegrationSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
