Coding, Printing & Labeling

Better inventory management

An intriguing piece of inventory management is in operation at the tail end of a new canning line at Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids, MI.

March 9, 2018

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Containers

Italian olives pack shelf appeal in transparent container

All 17 varieties of Madama Oliva's olives now sell in an in-mold-labeled polypropylene container that delivers shelf impact in Italian supermarkets.

March 8, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Clever pallet layer formation

If pallet layer patterns can be automatically formed upstream from the palletizer, great efficiencies can be gained.

March 7, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital printing helps label maker meet customer demands

SixB Labels installs its second Epson digital press for full-color and short-run applications in food, beauty and health industries.

March 6, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Balluff: I/O modules

Balluff introduced machine mount, IP69K protection rated, ECOLAB certified distributed I/O modules powered by EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and IO-Link designed for use by end users and machine builders of automation in food, meat, dairy, and beverage industries that need to follow stringent food safety requirements.

March 6, 2018

Contract packaging

Skincare sample packs get a sophisticated makeover

Luxury skincare brand Luzern Labs turns to co-packer Sonic Industries to design and source an eye-catching new sample-size tube and secondary pouch as well as fill and seal the packaging.

March 3, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Siko: Position indicator

The new SIKO AP20 position indicator is equipped to detect the position of spindle adjustments in machines. It displays the corresponding positional data to the operator and passes it on to the machine control system.

March 2, 2018

Containers

Standout shape

The launch of a new health beverage in the premium category requires standout and sustainable packaging, so leading European health drinks innovator, Konnekt Smartdrinks, chose a shaped aluminum bottle for its Konnekt Smartdrinks brand.

March 2, 2018

Protective/transport packaging

Melon 1 expands its watermelon pallet program

Nearly 20-year partnership with CHEP, which involves shared pallets that have reduced emissions and reduced landfill waste, now includes on-site pallet storage and international shipments.

March 1, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Exair: Ion air knife

Exair’s new Gen4 Super Ion Air Knife eliminates static electricity on plastics, webs, sheet stock, and other product surfaces where tearing, jamming, or hazardous shocks are a problem.

March 1, 2018

Plastics/resins

MJS Packaging Expands with New Facility

MJS Packaging

MJS Packaging opened a new warehouse and sales office in Charlotte, NC.

March 1, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Exair: Ionizer/static eliminator

Exair’s Gen4 Ionizing Point delivers a high concentration of positive and negative ions to neutralize static electricity without requiring compressed air.

February 27, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Ready Seal wraps up its palletizing challenges

To meet rapid business growth, this maker of stains and sealants adds new conveyors and automated wrappers, improving its speed and handling efficiency.

February 27, 2018