Controls & Machine Components

New energy regs shape motor design

Large power range in a smaller package brings value to the marketplace.

December 22, 2010

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1051

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging: Base the decision foremost on adding value

Many factors should be weighed carefully, and the make-versus-buy decision also should include an analysis of whether outsourcing is to be a strategic or tactical measure.

December 21, 2010

Secondary Packaging

FANUC Robotics celebrates sale of 100,000th robot in the Americas to Schneider Packaging

FANUC Robotics America announced the sale of its 100,000th robot in North and South America to Schneider Packaging. The company hosted a special event and facility tour for invited guests and members of the media to celebrate the sale on Dec. 14.

December 21, 2010

Contract Packaging

Saddle Creek acquires ProLog Logistics

Integrated 3PL, contract packaging services provider says the merger will deepen its fulfillment capabilities and broaden its range of services.

December 17, 2010

Contract Packaging

Landon, Farrey & Associates to represent Brazil Trade Shows

The partnership’s objective is to help packaging companies strengthen their foothold in the emerging Brazil market as the industry becomes more global.

December 16, 2010

Containers

Peelable ends improve the opening of tuna cans

The ends allow for smooth and safe opening, a plus for guarding against sharp edges on cans, and provide convenience in a category where many packages frustrate consumers.

December 15, 2010

Secondary Packaging

600 bars/min for monoblock carton form/top load/hot-melt glue

The Monoblock IF296 system from CAMA runs at speeds to 600 bars/min, and it takes the bars from carton erection to top load into cartons to hot-melt glue closing.

December 15, 2010

Labels

HDUV delivers an eye-catching label

McDowell Label has launched HDUV 4.0, which it calls the latest generation of an all-encompassing printing process based on an entirely digital work flow. McDowell has partnered with EskoArtwork by investing in revolutionary prepress solutions.

December 15, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok CELOX Endload Cartoner with TRAC-I packaging frozen pancakes (90-120cpm)

The CELOX features a servo-driven version of Kliklok's patented rotary carton feeder -- the fastest, most positive feeder in the industry.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok Captain 125 Endload Cartoner packaging bacon at 100 cpm

Kliklok endload cartoners feature Kliklok's patented rotary carton feeder -- the most positive feeder in the industry.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok Topload Cartoning Line packaging frozen side dishes at up to 140 cpm

This Kliklok cartoning line features a Genesis lock-style former and a Vari-Straight closer packaging frozen side dishes in tri-seal cartons.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok Topload Cartoning Line packaging deli creations refrigerated meals at 120 cpm

Kliklok topload cartoning machines provide the versatility and positive control necessary for special cartons.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok CELOX HP Endload Cartoner packages frozen pizzas

A Kliklok High-Speed Endload Cartoning Line featuring a CELOX HP cartoner, stacking collator and product infeed timing conveyor.

December 14, 2010