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Conveying & accumulation

Gap-free sanitary screener

Kason Corp.’s sanitary screener meets CGMP, 3-A, USDA, FDA standards.

August 27, 2012

Weighing/combination scales

A front-row seat to Ishida weigher applications, in high-def video

Ishida, the pioneer in computer-controlled combination weighing solutions, tackles a multitude of applications including candy, snacks, fresh-and-sticky meats, IQF veggies, cereals, wet salads, snack foods, pasta, nuts/seeds, tobacco, IQF meat, cheese and non-foods. Watch this high-resolution video to see them in action! Ishida is part of the Heat and Control family of solutions for processing, product handling, inspection, and packaging.

August 24, 2012

Cartoning

This complete, validated pharma line delivers efficient compliance

If you let Serpa Packaging Solutions show you 16 pharmaceutical packaging stations in just over three minutes, you just might find yourself taking notes to remind you what you want your next line to look like. Click to watch the complete, validated line in action... from accumulation table through capping, labeling, cartoning, case packing, check weighing/printing/labeling and discharge.

August 23, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Pedestrian safety around forklift trucks

Here are some insights on preventing pedestrian-forklift accidents.

August 22, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Report: America trashes 40% of food supply

Causes and extent of food loss analyzed at every level of the supply chain in new report. Suggestions for reducing waste often involve packaging innovations.

August 22, 2012

Containers

Portable, stackable single-serve wine launched

More than a gimmick, Stacked Wines’ new single-serve PET packaging uses proprietary technology to deliver convenience, a longer shelf life, and a premium wine-drinking experience.

August 22, 2012

Contract Packaging

President of Contract Packaging Association resigns

Joe Jaruszewski to relinquish role following sale of his firm and exit from the contract packaging business.

August 21, 2012

Coding/marking

Serialization technology proven in 250 installations comes to U.S. market

Pharma technology and automation consulting firm Xyntek gains exclusive U.S. rights to market leading global serialization technology from Antares Vision.

August 21, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

USDA Certification raises bar for biobased

The scientific rigor of ASTM combined with the credibility of the USDA raises the bar for industry and makes the USDA Certified Biobased label a new source of competitive advantage.

August 21, 2012

Flexibles

Innovative engine oil packaging

Universal Lubricants re-refines oil products and re-defines packaging parameters for this market segment.

August 21, 2012

Controls & Machine Components

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc: Miniature pneumatic mufflers

Clippard’s line of miniature pneumatic silencing mufflers utilize porous sintered bronze air mesh to reduce air exhaust noises from valves, cylinders and other pneumatic products for quiet system operation.

August 20, 2012

Operational Excellence

Healthcare Packaging signs marketing partnership with global event producer IQPC

Partnership agreement with global conference and events producer IQPC aims to expand each organization’s reach into the cold chain packaging and logistics marketplace.

August 20, 2012