Contract Packaging

GENCO co-pack operations become new business unit

Company employs 200-plus IT staffers to integrate ‘product lifecycle logistics’ more deeply into the co-packing value chain.

July 10, 2013

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Operational Excellence

Process Expo 2013 doubles international exhibits

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that Process Expo 2013 has doubled exhibit sales to foreign-based exhibitors over the previous show in 2011.

July 9, 2013

Operational Excellence

ColaLife AidPod kit package trial to conclude in September

Packaged kit contents, costs continue to be evaluated, but mid-line analysis shows positive results in helping to combat diarrhea in Zambia.

July 8, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Campbell Soup’s cooking with real-time data

From automated data collection to plant floor workers armed with handhelds helping them make better decisions, Campbell Soup is leaving behind its paper-based ways.

July 1, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

EVT: Multifunction-PLC-IO-module

EVT presents the EyeMIO – a multifunction-PLC-IO-Module and in combination with the EyeVision image processing software it is especially suitable for the usage in industrial environments.

July 1, 2013

Material handling

10 steps to improve efficiencies in the pharmaceutical supply chain

Improving your competitiveness, building sales, cutting costs, tracking product, and upgrading manufacturing equipment and processes are key factors.

July 1, 2013

Operational Excellence

What does it mean to be "Powered by Pro Mach"?

Watch this short, fast-paced video to find out what “Powered by Pro Mach” really means.

June 28, 2013

Contract Packaging

Co-Packer Connection database tops 1,000 facilities milestone

Database-driven service helps manufacturers and marketers reduce research, travel, resources and time to market.

June 27, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

AutomationDirect: Discrete and analog I/O modules

AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLC line has been expanded to include discrete and analog I/O modules.

June 26, 2013

Contract Packaging

Ryt-way, Hearthside merger creates $1-plus billion food/CPG contract service provider

Consolidated companies, owned by Wind Point Partners, expands services across 19 U.S. manufacturing and packaging sites.

June 25, 2013

Workforce

Manufacturing Renaissance builds momentum

From meeting with the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology to presenting at this year’s Clinton Global Initiative, the Chicago-based Manufacturing Renaissance gathers a head of steam as it advocates for improved technical education in the U.S.

June 25, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa Motoman: Dual-robot control

Yaskawa Motoman announces enhanced functionality of dual-robot control with its MLX100 Robot Gateway™.

June 25, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

WAGO: Pluggable connector systems

WAGO Corporation’s picoMAX® and picoMAX® eCOM Pluggable Connector Systems are certified UL 1059 and 1977, CB (Certification Body) and CSA.

June 25, 2013