Flexibles

Dole launches fruitful size

Dole Food Company, Westlake Village, CA, is offering a bigger play on fruit in clear plastic containers: 24.5-oz “Dole Fruit in Plastic Jars.” The custom blow-molded multilayer barrier container features a pinched-in body to help protect the glued label, which is printed on clear film.

May 31, 2003

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 1582

Controls & machine components

Omron Electronics LLC: Networked HMI

Omron’s NS advanced operator interface can access information from PLCs up to 3 networks away from a single screen. Information can be accessed from an Ethernet network, a ControllerLink network, and up to 2 serial ports, all simultaneously.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion and Assembly Tech.: Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion and Assembly Tech.: Open motion/machine control

The VisualMotion open motion/machine control from the Electric Drives and Controls business unit of Bosch Rexroth Corp. shortens changeover time and boosts accuracy for packaging equipment, company says.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

TURCK, Inc: Absolute encoders

Turck’s Kübler by Turck 5862/82 Line of absolute multiturn encoders are flexible, configurable, tough, and low profile. Patented Intelligent Sensing Technology delivers programmability and accuracy in high-abuse applications.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Efector, Inc: Efector, Inc: AS-i gateways

New AS-i gateways with DeviceNet and Ethernet interfaces are included as part of an expanded Controller-E Series from ifm efector. Gateways can connect 2 full AS-i systems, up to 868 I/O points, as 1 node on a higher-level network.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

lpha gear drives, Inc: Ternary intelligent actuator guide

alpha gear drives published a 32-page guide to its line of ternary programmable linear and rotary actuators. Guide includes specifications, configuration options, and accessories for the position system, which integrates a controller, motor, feedback, and mechanics into 1 unit.

May 31, 2003

Containers

Netted desiccant bags

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and users of granular and powdered materials can now quickly and easily remove desiccants from bulk packaging with highly visible red netted desiccant bags from Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging.

May 31, 2003

Labels

Singularly clear cups

Del Monte “Fruit Naturals” from Del Monte Foods, San Francisco, CA, are packed in an 8-oz clear cup with a fluted design.

May 31, 2003

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Emplex acquires Damark

Emplex Systems acquired Damark Packaging Systems. Currently a supplier of bag sealing and automated bagging machinery, Emplex’s partnership with Damark adds shrink packaging and sleeve wrapping systems.

May 31, 2003

Closures

CAP AND CLOSURE DEMAND TO CLIMB

According to Cleveland-based The Freedonia Group, demand for caps and closures in the United States will climb by more than 5% per year to nearly $6 billion in 2007.

May 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Q&A: Unilever pursues machine reliability

Recently, Packaging World had a chance to sit down with David Atherton, director of engineering for Unilever Home & Personal Care, North America. Atherton is responsible for packaging equipment engineering activities in the division’s eight North American factories. He is also the maintenance “champion” across these facilities.

May 31, 2003

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Manual on anticounterfeiting, no; useful compendium, yes

Whether a book or an anthology, this volume on pharmaceutical anticounterfeiting is both interesting and valuable, but flawed.

May 31, 2003

Containers

Bringing the big screen to aluminum cans

Dr Pepper and Rexam Beverage Can Americas are reproducing X-Men 2 movie action heroes on beverage cans to promote the upcoming movie release and boost brand awareness and sales of Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper, and Red Fusion products.

May 31, 2003