Coding, Printing & Labeling

LinerFree print and apply labeling

A fascinating development in marking and coding is in the North Hall at the Fox IV booth, where the Model N6954 LinerFree Print and Apply labeling system is being described as a "revolutionary breakthrough."

November 6, 2016

Machinery: Page 303

Controls & Machine Components

SmartWire-DT greatly simplifies cabling

The traditional trough system holding multiple control wires all leading back to the main controls enclosure was cumbersome, so this OEM opted for a smarter, simpler solution.

November 4, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Case packing upgrade brings many benefits

Semi-automatic case packing was a ‘rate limiter’ that had to be addressed at this growing food manufacturer serving foodservice customers from its Ohio facility.

November 4, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Case printing upgrade enhances traceability

Prima Frutta delivers denser, higher-definition product identification and GTIN bar codes on each shipping case.

November 4, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Programmable controllers

AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line includes additional low-cost discrete and analog input and output modules.

November 3, 2016

Operational Excellence

Survey Shows Confidence Gaps Among Hazmat Transport Pros

Findings indicate concern the corporate suite is not forward-thinking related to the business impact of hazmat shipping compliance, and that supply chain partners are not keeping up with regs.

November 2, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Duravant acquires ARPAC

Duravant increases product and service offerings in North America with Arpac acquisition and looks to further develop growing SupportPro footprint.

November 2, 2016

Operational Excellence

FDA Opioid Action Plan Includes Packaging, Labeling

Agency “Voice Blog” says FDA would help fund the development of assessment tools to evaluate packaging, storage, delivery, and disposal solutions designed to prevent or deter misuse and abuse of opioid analgesics.

November 1, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Massman acquires EDL

The addition of EDL expands Massman’s extensive product offering and complements their existing product lines.

November 1, 2016

Operational Excellence

Cargo Cover Science: Is It All About the “R”?

We typically see a high emphasis placed on the R-value in temperature-controlled shipping materials. But does a higher R-value always equate with better protection in the real world?

October 31, 2016

Converting equipment

Label converter buys its first digital press

Argent Tape & Label, a label printer converter serving the automotive, medical, food & beverage, and industrial markets, has purchased its first digital press.

October 27, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Red Lion appoints new president

Jack Lee succeeds Mike Granby, who served as Red Lion’s President for 17 years.

October 27, 2016

Material handling

Study reveals best practices for time/temperature-sensitive biologics

BioLife Solutions and Brooks Life Sciences Partner on Study of Best Practices for Shipping and Storing Time- and Temperature-Sensitive Biologic Materials.

October 26, 2016