Containers

Packaging partnership ‘delivers’ Nozin® antiseptic

Global Life Technologies and James Alexander bring Nozin® Nasal Sanitizer® to market to reduce the risk of the spread of infection, without antibiotics.

May 14, 2015

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Controls & Machine Components

Transducers Direct: Pressure transducer/switch

The new TDEPD electronic pressure transducer/switch introduces a patented, programmable marquee display that can be set to revolve, hold at a fixed angle, or inverted for upside down installations of the sensor.

May 13, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platform: Module

GE Intelligent Platforms launches the fully rugged bCOM6-L1700 Type 6 COM Express Module.

May 13, 2015

Flow wrapping

Flow wrapping pies and cookies at 50 packs/min

Growing bakery selects a flow wrapper that provides flexibility for a range of products from cookies to whole pies, with tool-less changeover and easy programming.

May 13, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: RFID locking safety switches

AutomationDirect’s safety products offering now includes non-contact locking safety switches.

May 12, 2015

Filling/capping, dry

Fowler appoints Franck Vidal new V.P. of Sales

Fowler Products has appointed Franck B. Vidal to Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

May 11, 2015

Flexibles

Kraft blasted for trash generated by Capri Sun pouches

The Make It, Take It Campaign urges Kraft to redesign their Capri Sun packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable and take responsibility for post-consumer collection and recycling.

May 11, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: Expanded drive family

Siemens announces the release of its new single-axis Sinamics V20 AC drive, frame size E, with both Low Overload (LO) and High Overload (HO) ratings.

May 8, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Gebo Cermex: Plant intelligence system

The EIT (Efficiency Improvement Tool) plant intelligence system monitors line events and status in great detail, giving operators real-time access to key plant data to optimize packaging line efficiency and to increase productivity.

May 8, 2015

Robotics

Intelligrated names Chuck Adams Senior V.P.

Intelligrated appoints proven business leader Chuck Adams new Senior Vice President to drive global growth.

May 8, 2015

Containers

Off The Shelf: Craft cocktail infuser is a classic in glass

A glass bottle fitted with a resealable pourer with filter allows DIY craft cocktail makers the ability to infuse their spirits with dried fruits or spices and pour directly from the package.

May 7, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact: Hybrid motor starters

Phoenix Contact added its push-in connection technology (PT) to the CONTACTRON ELR-H3 and ELR-H5 hybrid motor starter family.

May 7, 2015

Containers

Multilayer bottle delivers shelf life and differentiation

A new range of dessert toppings from leading Belgium manufacturer Colac is using a custom-molded 850-mL multilayer bottle to deliver the ideal combination of long shelf life and on-shelf appeal.

May 7, 2015