Robotics

Wet Wipes Case Packed via Robots at 160/min

Medline Industries replaces an aging case-packing system with one that allows for robotic case erecting, packing, and case sealing, as well as semi-automated operations for smaller batches.

April 23, 2020

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Converting equipment

PCMC Awarded 2020 FTA Technical Innovation Award

Paper Converting Machine Co.

Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, was awarded the 2020 FTA Technical Innovation Award for its Meridian Elite laser anilox cleaner. The award was presented during Virtual FORUM 2020.

April 23, 2020

Sustainability

P&G Greatly Expands Eco-Box Portfolio

With more consumers than ever purchasing their household essentials online, Procter & Gamble is expanding its Eco-Box portfolio to include more of its Fabric Care brands.

April 22, 2020

Controls & machine components

Regal Beloit Introduces New Podcast Series

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Regal Beloit Corp. announced the launch of its new Community News – On The Air podcast series from its Power Transmission Solutions (PTS) unit.

April 22, 2020

Conveying & accumulation

Dorner Launches Virtual interpack Booth 2020

Dorner

Dorner launches its Virtual interpack Booth 2020, an interactive platform highlighting the 2200 Series, FlexMove, and the AquaGard 7350 V2 Series. These conveyor systems were going to be highlighted at the show.

April 22, 2020

Cartons and boxes

New Hot Melt Applicator Ends Cartoner Downtime

Protein producer and packer replaces its pneumatic glue applicator with an all-electric model that significantly reduces hot-melt glue usage and spare parts, ensures seal quality, and eliminates downtime.

April 22, 2020

Flexible packaging

Printpack Invests in an Additional Digital Press

Printpack

Printpack, a supplier of flexible and specialty rigid packaging, announced its investment in an additional digital press.

April 22, 2020

Controls & machine components

Omron Supports COVID-19 Relief Efforts with Charitable Donations

Omron Automation

Omron announced a series of cash and product donations to local charities through Omron Foundation, its charitable branch in the U.S., and through Omron Healthcare, Inc.

April 22, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

ProSys is Helping Meet Healthcare Needs in North America

ProSys Fill

ProSys is dedicated to assisting companies fill the overwhelming need of supplying hand sanitizer to help slow the spread of contagious viruses such as the COVID-19 virus.

April 22, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Animal Feed Producer Palletizes with Glue Instead of Plastic Shrink

For this animal feed manufacturer, even when pallet heights increased thanks to a new bagging system, it still turned out that shrink-wrapping would require more effort, space, and higher material and acquisition costs than the incumbent hot melt system.

April 21, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Top Five Functional Machine Improvements for Sustainable Packaging Operations

Packaging methods and machinery must not be overlooked as vital components to a sustainable packaging strategy.

April 21, 2020

Sustainability

Switching to Paper or Recycled Blister Packaging Without New Machines

Two companies have debuted packaging systems with sustainability features that don’t require the investment in new machinery.

April 20, 2020

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Adds E-commerce Capabilities and Launches Online Store

Liquibox

Liquibox, a manufacturer of bag-in-box flexible packaging and liquid dispensing solutions, has added e-commerce capabilities to its portfolio.

April 20, 2020