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Mitsubishi Electric Automation launches dedicated Machine Tool Website

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has created a new micro-site expressly for the machine tool industry--www.MitsubishiMachineTool.com

October 17, 2012

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Schneider Packaging Equipment acquires S&R Machinery

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., specializing in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, has acquired the assets of S&R Machinery, supplier of both random and uniform case sealers, based in Olyphant, PA.

October 17, 2012

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News from Tokyo Pack: Augmented reality brings a coupon to the consumer

OSP’s Smart Label takes advantage of augmented reality to show consumers a coupon that they can use for a discount on their purchase.

October 16, 2012

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Weatherchem president Jennifer Altstadt receives Smart Business magazine’s Innovation in Business Award

Weatherchem, manufacturer and marketer of convenient plastic dispensing closures and controlled access packaging, is among the honorees of Smart Business’ Innovation in Business Award, with President Jennifer Altstadt selected as a winner in the Visionary category.

October 16, 2012

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Packaging along gender lines

Whichever gender the product targets and whatever the nature of that targeting, packaging has a central role to play.

October 15, 2012

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Automated Packaging Systems rated among top workplaces

Automated Packaging Systems, world-wide provider of high-reliability bag packaging systems, has been recognized as one of the Top Work Places in Northeast Ohio for the second consecutive year.

October 15, 2012

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Brand owner is 'fearless' with Feosol redesign

A complete redesign of the packaging graphics for the Feosol brand of iron supplements brings a modern, feminine touch to the line and makes the three-formula portfolio easier to shop.

October 12, 2012

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How to work with demanding retailers

You, too, can improve communication, avoid rush jobs, keep your packaging lines flexible and delight your customers; let the experts tell you how...

October 11, 2012

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News from Tokyo Pack: New automated pouch filling technology

Pre-made pouches are gently but reliably handled as they go through this automated filling system from Yokohama Automatic Machine Co., Ltd.

October 11, 2012

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Festo Corporation celebrates 40th anniversary

Festo Corporation is celebrating 40 years of advancing process and industrial automation.

October 10, 2012

Plant Operations & Equipment

AutomationDirect: Room temperature sensors, Type T thermocouples

AutomationDirect’s ProSense line of temperature sensors now includes room temperature sensors, Type T thermocouple probes, higher-range probes, Type T thermocouple wire, and RTD adjustable immersion sensors.

October 9, 2012

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Three trends in controls

A conversation with Rick Lidington is always a good opportunity to see where trends in packaging machinery controls are headed. Lidington is president at packaging machinery OEM FMS Packaging Systems, a member of the Ilapack Group. Here are some of the observations he had when I asked him recently about what he’s seeing in the way of new things in controls.

October 8, 2012