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Bob Williams appointed VP of sales and marketing at Axon

Poised to launch an extensive series of new products and packaging technology innovations, Axon, powered by Pro Mach, has announced that packaging industry veteran Bob Williams has joined the division as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

February 26, 2014

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Clamshell innovation supplies speed-to-retail value

New technology gives Virtuweld an edge in security clamshells

February 25, 2014

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Tailored automation solutions for performance-driven machinery

Today's machine builders confront a new era of risks, as globalization increases competition and the Internet rapidly disseminates information about products and markets. The highest priority for designers of performance- driven machinery is to reduce the various risks confronted across the machine design, development, and maintenance lifecycle.

February 25, 2014

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Medical device developments that pack the 'wow' factor

With two considerable medical device packaging events just around the corner, intriguing medical device announcements center on everything from engineered human organs to 3D printing to talking apps.

February 23, 2014

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Better cap drying while using less energy

With the widespread use of vision systems, and the need for higher quality date coding, drying of the cap, throat and neck of the bottle is critical to product quality. The CapDryer by Paxton Products targets this area, and has reduced vision system rejects by more than 10 fold, while improving energy efficiency by eliminating the need for compressed air blow off.

February 23, 2014

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Cap dryer system

The Paxton CapDryer systems provide complete drying of the bottle neck and lid to improve quality of coding, tamper banding, labeling and vision system results.

February 23, 2014

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Paxton nozzle manifolds

Paxton Nozzle Manifolds are ideal for applications required a greater than standard distance between the air source and the surface to be dried or blown off.

February 23, 2014

Plant Operations & Equipment

SICK: Inductive sensor

Unique start-up delay feature reduces false trips and downtime.

February 21, 2014

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Rotary Collage

Reliable Tipping, Onserting & Backcarding Solutions with GPI's Servo Rotary Placer

February 21, 2014

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Plastipak acquires Constar

Plastipak Packaging Inc., based in Plymouth, MI, has acquired the U.S. assets of blow molder Constar International Holdings LLC.

February 21, 2014

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Diagraph Demonstrates Popular All-Electric Tamp System with SATO Thermal Print Engine

Diagraph’s PA/6000 is one of its most popular automatic label applicator systems. The integrated SATO S8408 print engine helps ensure reliability and high-uptime. Labels can be applied, without compressed air, by swing arm technology to front, top, side or a combination thereof to get your mark on your product.

February 20, 2014

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Landing Soon…From SATO

Here’s a video sneak peek at what’s coming soon from SATO America!

February 20, 2014

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Douglas Machine names Jon Ballou president and COO

Douglas Machine Inc., manufacturer of cartoners, sleevers, case/tray packers, and shrink -wrap systems, has announced that Jon Ballou has been named President and COO, succeeding Rick Paulsen, who retired after serving 10 years as president. Ballou’s career began at Douglas in 1999.

February 20, 2014