Contract Packaging

Detergent package wins AmeriStar award

Co-packing played a key role in developing a package whose shape and functionality bring a new look to the laundry detergent aisle. Display Pack (www.displaypack.com) created the design and Apco Packaging (www.apcopackaging.com) filled the package for Orange Glo International’s Oxi Clean Toss-N-Go “detergent ball.” The package won a 2006 AmeriStar award, which was presented at the Packaging Summit in May 2007.

August 14, 2007

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Contract Packaging

Algus expansion quadruples co-packing workload

An extensive expansion project has been completed in the contract packaging division at Algus Packaging Inc. The DeKalb, IL-based packager has expanded its co-packing operation to 85,000 sq ft by adding five new lines. The expansion enables the company the capability to quadruple its contract-packaging workload, says James Patrick, marketing manager.

August 14, 2007

Contract Packaging

DIY Group to expand operations

DIY Group Inc. (www.diygroup.com), a contract packager in Muncie, IN, is nearing completion on a 126,000-sq-ft expansion project. The $2.25 million expansion will put an addition onto the company’s existing 432,000-sq-ft facility, making DIY’s facility one of the largest contract packaging operations in the Midwest.

August 14, 2007

Contract Packaging

New Contract Packaging Association survey available

The Contract Packaging Association’s “Analysis of Member Activity in Contract Packaging” survey is now available for purchase by both member companies that did not participate in the survey and nonmembers.

August 14, 2007

Contract Packaging

Wal-Mart scorecard update: going global

Wal-Mart provided further details on its sustainability scorecard at the Packaging Summit in May in Rosemont, IL.

August 14, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Control/display products

Newly launched Specific Control and Display products from Eaton Corp. are designed for processes

August 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Carlo Gavazzi: Soft start/stop controllers

Carlo Gavazzi has recently launched a new line of RSH Series soft start/stop motor controllers, available in 2 sizes with basic rotary or advanced push-button controls.

August 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: Arm-mountable PC

Beckhoff Automation has announced the CP72xx line of Intel® M-Class Panel PCs, providing industrial applications with integrated controllers that feature robust and high-tech displays.

August 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Bosch Rexroth Corp.: On-board safety

The Bosch Rexroth IndraDrive with Safety-On-Board features Safe Motion™ technology, a reliable safety solution directly in the drive that incorporates advanced integrated safety functions and complies with the latest international standards.

August 9, 2007

Controls & Machine Components

Pro-face America: Industrial PC

Pro-face America has released the new PS3710A 15” Industrial PC. The system uses an Intel® Pentium® M 1.6GHz processor. Aluminum housing adds to durability, and the Remote Access Server functionality and multiple I/O ports allow connectivity flexibility. Available with choice of 1G or 512MB of RAM, as well as Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP. Phone: 800/289-9266www.profaceamerica.com

August 9, 2007

Conveying & accumulation

Picking, packing, and palletizing with robots

Robotics—a flexible automation system that improves productivity, quality, and workforce capabilities—continues making inroads into packaging.

August 9, 2007

Digital Transformation

Your brand's future may depend on connecting with Gen Y

They’re 16 to 24 years old. They’re brash, mature in life experience, and difficult to shock. Collectively, this coming-of-age group within Generation Y is millions of consumers strong, and if your brand doesn’t speak their language, it may fall behind with this group as its spending power grows.

August 9, 2007

Cartoning

Automation initiative brings sweet results

A robotic solution lets Necco put its popular Sweethearts Conversation Hearts on a fast track to greater throughput at higher speeds with reduced labor costs.

August 8, 2007