Sustainability

Pack Expo visits lead to purchases

Representatives from both a Heinz division and a well known California winery both found the servo-based equipment they needed at Pack Expo International 2002.

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID tags becoming easier to read

On the other hand, return on investment for packagers will remain invisible for the near term. Now Wal-Mart softens stance on deadlines.

August 31, 2004

Coding, Printing & Labeling

RFID tags becoming easier to read

On the other hand, return on investment for packagers will remain invisible for the near term. Now Wal-Mart softens stance on deadlines.

August 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

Non-metallic enclosures

Several non-metallic enclosure models have been added to AutomationDirect’s line of enclosures. The new Premier Series line enclosures are constructed of fiberglass and feature poured PU seamless gaskets for watertight and dustproof seals.

August 31, 2004

Secondary Packaging

Case erector

Constructed of heavy stainless steel, A-B-C’s (Tarpon Springs, FL) Model 330-SS case erector withstands washdown and resists rust and corrosion. Floating case feed grippers operate independently to ensure reliable feed even when running wrapped or band-marked cases.

August 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

Tiny solenoids

New B16 and B17 open-frame solenoids weighing as little as 0.44 oz are the smallest ever offered by Saia-Burgess. They provide continuous or intermittent duty, on/off operation, and pull-in engagement at forces to 25 oz.

July 31, 2004

Converting equipment

Paper Machinery acquires Sherwood Tool assets

Paper Machinery Corp., a manufacturer of paper cup and container converting machinery, acquired substantially all of the assets of Sherwood Tool, a manufacturer of paper cup and converting technology.

July 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

OPC Foundation names executive director

The OPC Foundation, an organization whose goal is to be the most important global developer of open connectivity technology, has named Thomas Burke the OPC Foundation’s first full-time executive director.

July 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

SERCOS improves interoperability with Pack Profile

The SERCOS organizations, one in North America and one in Europe, have announced the development of a Pack Profile in response to a request by the OMAC Packaging Workgroup.

July 31, 2004

Controls & Machine Components

OMAC/WBF update

Ongoing efforts to harmonize the standards being developed by the OMAC Packaging Workgroup and the World Batch Forum took a significant step forward at an August 17-18 meeting at Pfizer’s Peapack, NJ, facility.

July 31, 2004

Conveying & accumulation

Hartness International launches conveyor company

Hartness International announces the creation of Hartness Conveyor Systems (HCS) LLC.

July 31, 2004

Converting equipment

Gatorade de Mexico's innovative PET bottles

In February, Gatorade de Mexico introduced its 20-oz Gatorade and Fierce sports beverages in PET bottles from Amcor PET Packaging.

July 31, 2004

Secondary Packaging

New case packing technology offers extreme flexibility

A+F Automation’s Case Packers, featuring their new TwinLine robotic pick & place technology, offer high speed case packing of multiple products and pack patterns through design innovations that include materials and PacDrive automation from ELAU.

July 31, 2004