Packaging Equipment

Bag palletizer
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 9, 2012
The Chronos AP-400 Series high-level automatic bag palletizer reportedly handles low-rigidity bags with reduced manipulation, thus retaining bag shape. More
Execs to provide insights into 'front burner' supply chain issues
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
Executives from Darden Restaurants, eBay, McKesson Corp. and Peapod.com will take the stage in a keynote session June 5, 2012, at the annual GS1 Connect conference, hosted by GS1 US. More
Food shows agree to co-locate in 2013
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
The Food Processing Suppliers Assn. (FPSA) and the Intl. Dairy Foods Assn. (IDFA) have signed an agreement to co-locate Process Expo and the Intl. Dairy Show in Chicago, beginning in 2013. More
OSHA cites packaging manufacturer for safety violations following a worker's death
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 8, 2012
"This case starkly shows the grave consequences from unguarded moving machine parts," says Mary Hoye, OSHA's area director. "Proper safeguards could have prevented the needless and tragic loss of a worker's life." More
System produces blisters in batch sizes of one for Hoffmann La Roche
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 7, 2012
Hoffmann La Roche is using the new flexible TLM packaging line, equipped with transmodules (transport robots), to package tablet blisters for clinical studies. More
Inkjet label printer
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 4, 2012
The RX900f color RFID label printer, according to the manufacturer, uses advanced, high-resolution color inkjet technology to print onto and encode foam-backed RFID tags. More
Traceback among USDA's new food safety measures
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 3, 2012
To better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products, a series of prevention-based policy measures will improve the ability of both plants and USDA to trace contaminated food materials in the supply chain. More
Merck to expand packaging center in North Carolina
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 3, 2012
Merck will spend $15 million renovating and expanding its facility in Wilson, NC. Capital projects include overhauling existing manufacturing space and adding a cold storage facility for vaccine packaging. More
Metal detectors ensure safe slicing at mushroom farms
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 2, 2012
The process of growing and harvesting mushrooms is an art as much as a science. Proper production requires old-fashioned handpicking and sorting as well as advanced technological equipment, including metal detectors, which are used at all facilities of Basciani Foods. More
Industrial manufacturers optimistic about U.S. economy
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, May 2, 2012
More companies plan to hire and a majority forecast increased capital spending, according to latest Manufacturing Barometer study from PwC US. More
EastPack showcases emerging packaging technology
Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 1, 2012
Event offers the opportunity to get a close look at the latest equipment packaging and materials. More
New packaging equipment
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 1, 2012
May's compendium of the latest technology in packaging equipment from around the globe. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, May 1
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 1, 2012
People, technology, awards and events impacting the packaging industry. More
Sanitary screener
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 1, 2012
The Vibroscreen Model K30-1-SS is a 30-in. screener that reportedly meets cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standard; it features sanitary stainless-steel construction. More
Programmable automation controller
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
Productivity3000 programmable automation controller line includes three new modules. The P3-HSO high-speed output module supports Pulse/Direction, Up/Down and Quadrature pulse outputs. The P3-HSI high-speed input module has both differential and single ended inputs.The P3-16TD3P DC output module is a sinking/sourcing protected output module More
Fruitful results on
aseptic line
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
California Aseptic Beverages pumps out 200 mL drink boxes at speeds up to 400/min. CAB is producing fruitables drink boxes for Apple & Eve and Hansens juice box for Monster Beverages. More
Bar code reader solves taxing challenge
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
Bar code reader at Goody Goody Liquors provides higher and more accurate readd rates on liquor tax stamps in difficult plant conditions. Goody Goody processes bottles that have different shapes and the labels have different backgrounds. In addition, the label position varies and the lighting continually changes. More
High-tech case packing
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
A new case packer at Super-Pufft Snacks, Mississauga, ON, has reduced labor by at least 50 percent, practically eliminated changeover time and improved operating efficiency. Super-Pufft installed a Model VPP robotic vertical case packer from BluePrint Automation that incorporates BluePrint's High-Flow Pick Head. More
Fres-co debuts full packaging line for stick packs and sachets
Posted by John Kalkowski, April 30, 2012
Fres-co System USA is introducing a complete line for stick pack and sachet packaging, allowing customers to maximize their line's efficiency, reliability and total cost of ownership by procuring all components from one manufacturer. More
Hot-melt applicator
John Kalkowski, April 29, 2012
Electro-mechanically driven Speed-Star applicator heads set new benchmarks in the application of hotmelt adhesives. Extremely short switching cycles, paired with a high wear resistance enable numerous new applications in fast processes where small and precise dots of adhesive are required. The shut-off needle is opened and closed by means of a lever mechanism. The repetition accuracy is high, so that long-term dot size and position can be guaranteed.
Robatech USA Inc., 770-66- 8380. www.robatechusa.com
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