Material handling

Logistical challenges for international cold chain

Cold chain experts agree you have to have people "in country" to help negotiate rules, regulations, and local customs.

October 2, 2012

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 925

Flexible packaging

Single source for healthcare packaging and inspection solutions

Körber Medipak systems combine features for enhanced line efficiency (OEE) and flexibility while simultaneously guaranteeing security across the entire packaging process.

October 1, 2012

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Filler/capper benefits from integrated HMI/control

Chase-Logeman Corporation, recognized as the 'originator of the compact monoblock filling machine,' has introduced integrated control for its FCC Series monobolock filling & screw capping machinery.

October 1, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Modular Packaging overview video

Modular Packaging Systems, a leader in providing packaging equipment and solutions to the Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries, is working with a variety of companies...from start-ups to global corporations.

October 1, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Tom’s of Maine launches collection program for recycling

Under new “brigade,” Tom’s will accept a range of personal care product packaging, regardless of brand. New initiative launches with a sweepstakes competition.

October 1, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Diamond Pet Foods to use lightweight, RFID-enabled pallets

Manufacturer of natural pet foods begins shipping its products on RFID-embedded, all-plastic pallets to increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of its brand.

October 1, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Is CSR dead? Study shows 'Brand Citizenship' more important to consumers

Despite heavy investment in Corporate Social Responsibility, “feel good” initiatives don’t necessarily move perceptions of brands, shows a recent research study.

October 1, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Henry Schein Animal Health opts for wool packaging

Scotland-based animal health distributor chooses wool for temperature-sensitive vaccines that deliver cold chain logistics benefits.

October 1, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Phoenix Contact Inc: Compact controllers

Phoenix Contact’s ILC 1x1 compact controllers make advanced control options available for small- to medium-sized systems, including expandable memory and Modbus TCP protocol.

October 1, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

GE Intelligent Platforms: Distributed safety system with high availability and scalability

GE Intelligent Platforms’ PACSystems VersaSafe machine safety solution combines secure network connectivity, certified safety function blocks, and an easy to use graphical programming environment so that users can efficiently integrate standards-compliant safety capabilities--including SIL3 safety capabilities--to equipment while meeting increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

October 1, 2012

Operational Excellence

LifeCell’s pilot program shows promise

Reusable 'cold chain' shipper provides sustainability, economic, and customer benefits.

September 28, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola enters partnership to expand PlantBottle production

Partnership with JBF Industries will result in the world’s largest facility for the production of bio-glycol—the key ingredient used to make PlantBottle packaging.

September 27, 2012

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Watch how tapered cups are collated in high-speed... and slo-mo!

Morrison Container Handling Solutions shows you a close up, and even in slow motion, a high speed system that combines 2 lanes of tapered yogurt containers with granola filled lids into 1 lane. This high speed system can allow you to accelerate the product to full speed after a lower speed operation is completed. High speed combining up to 1000 cpm is made possible by maintaining total control of the containers resulting in more efficient throughput.

September 27, 2012