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Summit Media Group looks forward with new leadership

Summit Media Group, Inc. has announced the advancement of Joseph Angel from Vice President to President and CEO.

July 26, 2013

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Lenze appoints Garry O’Neill national distribution manager

Lenze Americas, global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, has announced the appointment of Garry O’Neill as national distribution manager.

July 23, 2013

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How to achieve lead-time reduction

Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) is what every manufacturer dreams of. Here’s how one manufacturer of plastic parts and components, from disposable packaging to high-end medical parts for MRI equipment, is using QRM to achieve significant lead-time reduction.

July 23, 2013

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Coregistics’ Cano acquisition sets stage for expansion, ‘exponential lift’ to nationwide services, CEO says

When Atlanta-based Coregistics acquired Chicago-area food and confectionery co-packer Cano Packaging in the last days of May, it gained more than a new geographic presence and assets including high-speed cartoning, vertical form/fill/seal, pouching and overwrapping.

July 18, 2013

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Analyzing the case of the New England Compounding Center

Dr. Michael Drues: How might this tragedy lead to an even bigger one!

July 17, 2013

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Paul Mitcham, first American promoted to President, CEO of Yupo

Synthetic paper manufacturer Yupo Corporation America has announced Paul Mitcham has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer succeeding Masakuni Fukutome, who is returning to Yupo Corporation’s headquarters in Japan as General Manager, Administration Division.

July 16, 2013

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Mitsubishi: Online access to technical and product information

Offering a comprehensive compilation of videos, manuals, specifications, and guides for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting its products, Mitsubishi Electric Automation has created an online Knowledge Base to provide automation professionals with quick access to research, technical and product information, in one location.

July 15, 2013

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Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery contest: Award for the oldest operating Spee-Dee filler

Spee-Dee is looking for the oldest Spee-Dee filler currently in operation, and will award $1,000 in Spee-Dee parts, service, or machinery credit for that filler.

July 12, 2013

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CP Flexible Packaging achieves SQF certification

CP Flexible Packaging, flexible food packaging manufacturer, has achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) 2000 Level 2 Certification.

July 11, 2013

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External Mix Spray Nozzles for Pressure Fed Applications

EXAIR’s new external mix spray nozzles atomize fluids in a range of spray patterns for a wide variety of uses. External mix nozzles are great where a high volume of liquid is needed. They can be used on liquids with a viscosity up to 800cp.

July 11, 2013

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Targeting inefficiencies in manufacturing

Among the many clever folks I met at The Automation Conference this past May was Chris Jones, a controls and automation expert at tna, the Australian packaging machinery OEM that specializes in high-speed combination scales and baggers used for salty snacks and other industries.

July 11, 2013

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Advanced Antivibration Components to be featured on 21st Century Business television series July 10, 2013 on CNBC

Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. has announced that Advanced Antivibration Components, a global supplier of vibration and shock protection solutions, will be featured on 21st Century Business on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.

July 9, 2013

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Online pharmacy crackdown: Serious action for a complex problem

Operation Pangea VI takes action against 9,600 Web sites, seizing and shutting down 1,677 Web sites.

July 9, 2013