Filling/capping, dry

Recovering from a tsunami

This Japanese fish processor wasted no time in rebuilding and equipping its facilities after suffering the devastation of Japan’s 2011 tsunami.

February 2, 2017

Machinery: Page 307

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Semi-automatic print-and-apply labeler

PACK EXPO 2016: Weber has integrated an Epson ink-jet printer with a semi-automatic label applicator that is especially suitable for craft brewers.

February 1, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Next-gen CIJ printers

PACK EXPO 2016: The AX-Series of Continuous Ink Jet printers from Domino generate multiple lines of data at high speed. New print-head and an intuitive user interface are key attractions. System delivers 'the perfect drop every time.'

February 1, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Laser coding

PACK EXPO 2016: CO 2 laser system from Squid Ink features extremely rugged construction and is suitable for use in applications including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

February 1, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Engage Technologies hires sales application specialist for European market

Hans Holterman brings a wealth of experience to Squid Ink Manufacturing with more than 18 years of experience in the marking and coding industry.

February 1, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Starview hires sales manager

Rob Arneson joins Starview to assume the position of Sales Manager.

January 31, 2017

Secondary Packaging

Mack Greene, formerly with Orion Packaging, passes away

Charles Maxwell (Mack) Greene, Jr., 63, passed away on January 29, 2017, following a brief illness.

January 31, 2017

Operational Excellence

Cold chain market worth $271.30 billion by 2022

Technological advancements in refrigerated storage and transport, consumer demand for perishable foods driving market.

January 31, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Lenze Americas appoints Rosa to president

Lenze Americas appointed Ralph Rosa to serve as president and build North American sales, production, and engineering footprints.

January 30, 2017

Secondary Packaging

Wayne Slaton, Douglas Machine, passes away

Wayne Slaton, Senior Director of Sales, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22.

January 26, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Mocon appoints senior vice president of global sales and marketing

Maurice Janssen will lead Mocon’s global sales and marketing teams as the vice president of global sales and marketing.

January 26, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Nutraceuticals Help Capsule Filler Market Grow

Consumption of nutraceutical capsules as part of healthier lifestyle efforts is helping to trigger the global capsule market, with one firm predicting Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.9% by 2024 for the market.

January 24, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: Controller for motion-control tasks

Siemens has matched its new Simatic S7-1500 T-CPU controller with its Sinamics servo drive system, simplifying complex motion control tasks.

January 24, 2017