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All servo-driven labeler

The new ProLine® 2000 for pressure-sensitive label application from Quadrel Labeling Systems features closed-loop control, integrated servo motors, and overhead AC and DC controls.

October 4, 2013

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Integrated drive and motor

The Sinamics 120M integrated drive and motor from Siemens is especially suitable for such packaging machinery as vertical form/fill/seal systems, rotary cappers, fillers, wrappers, and more.

October 4, 2013

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How to calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness: A practical guide

OEE Overview and Efficiency versus Effectiveness.

October 3, 2013

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Hot melt adhesive with sustainability benefits

H.B. Fuller's advantra Encore hot melt adhesive provides increased "mileage" benefits, reducing adhesive consumption. Performs across broad substrate types and service temperature ranges.

October 3, 2013

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UPS introduces new shipment service levels for its Temperature True® portfolio

With new UPS Temperature True® Plus, Temperature True® Standard, and Temperature True® Saver, healthcare companies can choose from tiered service levels based on the degree of control needed, leveraging the speed of air and the economies of freight while ensuring protection.

October 2, 2013

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Industry wins a Proposition 65 battle but more ahead

For industry, dealing with California’s Proposition 65 reminds me of the advice Harry Potter got from one of his teachers about how to defend against you-know-who: “Constant vigilance!”

October 2, 2013

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Futuristic Focus: Drive your student to manufacturing

JumPPstart initiative holds initial meetings outside Minneapolis and Milwaukee as part of a new effort to create student interest in packaging and manufacturing careers.

October 2, 2013

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Automation strategies should be shaped according to sectors

Manufacturing is too complicated for one-size-fits-all solutions, yet 10,000 unique solutions is an equally inappropriate approach. Instead, let’s view manufacturing as a continuum made up of sectors.

October 2, 2013

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Masao Kodama appointed chief marketing officer of SATO

SATO Holdings Corporation, barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Masao Kodama to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

October 2, 2013

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Diageo shows off new Plainfield plant

Today Diageo North America celebrated the completion of a more than $120M investment in its largest bottling facility in Plainfield, IL.

October 1, 2013

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Heat Seal's Thrifty Pack Skin Machine by Ampak

The best selling skin packaging machine in the industry, guaranteed to ship in 5 days or less on our RapidHS program.

September 30, 2013

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Heat Seal's HDS215 Heavy Duty Combo System

The HDS-215 combination shrink system is Heat Seal's most popular and versatile shrink packaging combo system, guaranteed to ship in 5 days or less on our RapidHS program.

September 30, 2013

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Heat Seal's Automatic L Bar Combo Shrink System

Compact and affordable, Heat Seal's Auto L has a 17” by 21” seal area, with a universal hot knife coating – flexible for shrink wrapping, poly bagging on essentially all film types.

September 30, 2013