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Merger of YFYJupiter and Prestige Group forms Jupiter Prestige Group (JPG)

YFYJupiter – a US-based leader in brand packaging production, design, photography and printing solutions, and Prestige Group – a UK-based packaging graphic services and technology solutions provider for retail brand food and general merchandise, has announced a merger of the YFYJupiter Creative Business Unit and Prestige Group under the new name Jupiter Prestige Group (JPG) to service both US and Eurasian customers; the JPG US operations will be managed from its offices in Dallas and Chicago.

July 9, 2014

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Suitability for use—the basis for plastic packaging standards

Trends such as the increased use of biologic and parenteral drugs in patient care and the expanded use of plastic packaging systems to hold and administer drug products are prompting manufacturers to understand the potential for plastic packaging systems to interact and impact product quality and safety.

July 9, 2014

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Tabletop sealer handles variety of standup pouches

What kind of tabletop sealer can handle standup pouches of different materials, sequentially? Foil, Tyvek, plastics can all be sealed by variable-speed tabletop band sealers from APM, as this video demonstrates.

July 9, 2014

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Accumulation system an Absolut hit on spirits filling lines

This video not only features birdseye views of Absolut Vodka’s filling line, but reveals the unique qualities of Hartness’ DYNAC system, which provides Absolut with efficient accumulation and line control for its high speed filling lines. Absolut’s purchase of multiple DYNAC systems offers ample proof of their effectiveness, and they’ve chosen to deploy them in interesting ways.

July 9, 2014

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Trends in automation in healthcare

In a recent issue of Healthcare Packaging, Contributing Editor and On The Edge blogger Keith Campbell shared his thoughts on what the future of automation for healthcare manufacturers might look like.

July 9, 2014

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Mondi acquires Graphic Packaging industrial bags and kraft paper business in North America

Industrial bags and kraft paper producer Graphic Packaging International has joined Mondi Group to help “create a leading bags player in North America and expand our growing global footprint in this market,” according to David Hathorn, CEO Mondi Group.

July 8, 2014

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Somic America, Inc. announces leadership of U.S. office

Somic Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG and Somic America, Inc. are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Fox as new Vice President of Sales North America.

July 7, 2014

Plant Operations & Equipment

Pepperl+Fuchs: LED scanner provides 2D distance measurement

Suitable for automated storage and retrieval (ASRS) tasks in the material handling and logistics industries as well as machine and plant engineering applications, Pepperl+Fuchs’ Multi-Beam LED Scanner R2100 combines the company’s exclusive Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) with ultra-IR LEDs and multi-beam scan to deliver two-dimensional measurement over an entire area rather than just one point to help ensure precise and reliable distance measurement and detection of irregular surfaces.

July 7, 2014

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Chain pack automation: Better quality, presentation and speed

Langen Group is transforming the use of chain packs in retail outlets around the world.

July 7, 2014

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How some new valves can ensure low leakage and high flow

This video demonstration of three valves is a must-see for packaging machinery manufacturers who have large flow, low-leak applications.

July 6, 2014

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WorldLabel Holdings Inc. launches LabelsOntime.com for thermal barcode labels available online

WorldLabel Holdings Inc., supplier of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers, has announced the start of a new division called Labels Ontime Incorporated, which will offer roll and fan-folded labels for direct thermal and thermal transfer printers in all popular sizes, materials and colors at the website LabelsOntime.com.

July 3, 2014

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Tanning product order colors understanding of law

Shedding light on how and why FDA can regulate sunlamp products.

July 3, 2014