Controls & Machine Components

Pilz: Web-based visualization software

Web-based visualization software PASvisu is a high-performance yet simple to use package for operating and monitoring; it was designed as a platform-independent visualization package based on the latest web technologies such as HTML 5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

February 27, 2015

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 769

Sustainable Packaging

Pilot tests plastic waste to energy potential

A three-month pilot program conducted in Citrus Hills CA, tests whether non-recyclable plastic waste can be converted into synthetic crude oil for fuel.

February 26, 2015

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Off The Shelf: Vacuum packed for the nutrition-conscious

Perfect Fit Meals is leveraging vacuum skin packaging, MAP, High-Pressure Processing, and linerless labels to expand into new markets in the U.S.

February 25, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic bag and wrap recycling up 11% in 2013

Efforts by grocers, retailers, and associations are helping to boost consumer awareness and participation in plastic film recycling, according to new report.

February 24, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Weber Packaging Solutions names new CEO

Former Weber Canada VP Scott Morris now President and CEO of Weber

February 24, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Siemens: Efficient motion control system

Siemens has updated its Simotion motion control system to version 4.4, offering users many new functions that make the engineering of motion control projects even easier and more efficient; applications such as packaging, can be quickly, easily and efficiently engineered, configured and commissioned through the Siemens TIA Portal.

February 24, 2015

Cartoning

Novartis benefits from flexible pharmaceutical filling line

Filling and packaging line in Cairo, Egypt accommodates different products and packaging formats.

February 23, 2015

Contract Packaging

Display Pack announces move to Cedar Springs, MI

Company growth prompts move to 406,000-sq.-ft. facility

February 23, 2015

Converting equipment

Apex Machine Company acquires Desco

Apex takes over assets of Ohio-based printing machine manufacturer Desco Equipment Corporation.

February 20, 2015

Filling/capping, dry

Governor Scott Walker visits UK's Fords Packaging site

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker tours Bedford facility of Fords Packaging Systems during trade mission.

February 20, 2015

Labels

Premium label for Kentucky bourbon

Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon from St. Louis-based Luxco is reborn for a new era with revitalized packaging and increased brand support.

February 20, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Festo: Durable, low cost valves

Festo has debuted the VS series of piston-spool solenoid and pneumatic valves and valve manifolds; these individually wired valves are designed to give years of dependable service while helping OEMs lower the costs of acquisition, assembly, and inventory.

February 20, 2015

Flexibles

Loop-and-hook closure keeps bath salts fresh

Dr Teal’s selects a VELCRO closure for a flexible pouch holding its Epsom Salt Soaking Solutions product. The closure offers consumer convenience and product protection.

February 20, 2015