Material handling

Redefining the outsourced supply chain

To state the obvious, contract packaging is rapidly evolving. Perhaps the hardest aspect of a co-pack partnership is finding the right fit in the first place.

July 18, 2013

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Operational Excellence

Process Expo 2013 doubles international exhibits

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that Process Expo 2013 has doubled exhibit sales to foreign-based exhibitors over the previous show in 2011.

July 9, 2013

Operational Excellence

What does it mean to be "Powered by Pro Mach"?

Watch this short, fast-paced video to find out what “Powered by Pro Mach” really means.

June 28, 2013

Packaging line integration

interpack announces new trade fair for 2014 show

Next year’s interpack will include a new ‘Components for processing and packaging’ trade fair during the first three days of the May 8-14, 2014 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

June 6, 2013

Contract Packaging

Vibratory size grader adds efficiencies for Jamieson Laboratories

Automates removal of broken tablets and fragments upstream of packaging for Canadian maker of vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

January 18, 2013

Operational Excellence

Nestle articulates PackML’s benefits

The Automation Conference, held in Chicago May 22-23, provided a golden opportunity for Nestle’s Bryan Griffen to deliver an update on recent initiatives of the OMAC Packaging Workgroup.

August 6, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

‘Playbook’ updates packaging automation specifications

When was the last time you reviewed your packaging machinery automation strategy? A lot has changed in recent years.

May 9, 2012

Packaging line integration

ACHEMA 2012 provides global technology summit

The 30th world forum of the process industry set for June 18 to 22 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany will showcase pharmaceutical, chemical, and automation systems.

May 4, 2012

Operational Excellence

JETT seeking input on User Requirement Specifications

Two current projects include revising URSs to a new tablular format and developing URSs for serialization.

May 1, 2012

Packaging line integration

Russian packaging fair reflects recovery

International trade fair in Moscow shows packaging growth in Russia, with support from German and Italian machinery suppliers.

April 30, 2012

Operational Excellence

Interphex 2012 from a packaging perspective

More than 650 suppliers and 1,000 product lines will be on display May 1 – 3 at New York’s Javits Center. Here are some of the packaging-related highlights for the event.

April 5, 2012