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Serialization solution

Developed by OCS, the most compact aggregation and serialization solution in the world measures just 1.8 m in length. TE label application is part of the package.

May 23, 2014

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Robot changes end effectors automatically

Quick-change versatile case/tray packer from Focke can be changed from side loading to top loading in five minutes. Accepts bags or cartons. End effectors are changed automatically.

May 23, 2014

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Horizontal f/f/s for pillow or stand-up pouch

The Mespack 570 3 is a three-up horizontal form/fill/seal machine built to the highest sanitary standards and targeted toward the shredded cheese market. Produces either pillow pouch or stand-up pouch from rollstock.

May 23, 2014

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Serialization system

Just 1.95 m in length, this Mettler Toledo serialization system for the pharmaceutical industry prints unique carton codes, verifies codes, does TE labeling, and checkweighs at up to 400 pieces/min.

May 23, 2014

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Robotic system for filling and stoppering of vials

Bausch & Stroebel’s flexible two-robot system is designed for filling, stoppering, and crimp-capping of vials in the pharmaceutical industry. Handles syringes and cartridges, too.

May 23, 2014

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Glenroy Inc. receives six 2014 Graphics Excellence Awards for Exceptional Flexographic Printing from Great Lakes Graphics Association

Flexible packaging converter and printer Glenroy Inc. was presented with six awards for expertise in flexographic printing at the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA)'s 2014 Graphics Excellence Awards.

May 23, 2014

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Olympus Partners completes Pregis North America acquisition

Private equity firm Olympus Partners, Stamford, CN, has completed the acquisition of Pregis Corporation North America, a protective packaging materials and systems manufacturer.

May 23, 2014

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Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection and GE Intelligent Platforms announce strategic partnership at Interpack 2014

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is now working with GE Intelligent Platforms, a General Electric company, to provide food and beverage manufacturers with innovative integrated food safety and connectivity solutions, enhancing efficiency and productivity, while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

May 23, 2014

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Ipack-Ima Spa appoints Lucia Lamonarca COO

Former R&D Director at Ipack-Ima Spa Lucia Lamonarca has been appointed Chief Operating Officer reporting directly to the CEO Guido Corbella.

May 23, 2014

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Beckhoff: Servo terminal supports One Cable Technology

Combining power and feedback signals into one streamlined cable, Beckhoff’s EL7201-0010 servo terminal supports One Cable Technology (OCT), which reduces material and servo costs in servo systems.

May 21, 2014

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Washdown robot

Designed by Codian to be a wash-down robot for food, medical device, and pharmaceutical packaging applications, the D4-1100 is so tightly sealed it can run underwater.

May 19, 2014

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American Packaging Corporation announces another expansion

The board of directors of American Packaging Corporation, manufacturer of flexible packaging laminations, has approved the next $10 million expansion project at its Flexographic Printing and Laminating Division in Story City, IA.

May 19, 2014

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GEA Food Solutions opens Americas Region Technology Center

After finalizing the construction of its Frisco, TX headquarters, GEA Food Solutions has announced the opening of its technology center, which features multiple line configuration possibilities and full-time food technologists to allow customers to test current and develop new products.

May 16, 2014