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Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden briefed by packagers on mechatronics training

Packagers Bayer Healthcare and The Hershey Company today (April 18, 2012) briefed Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Under Secretary of Education Dr. Martha Kanter on the value of community college based mechatronics training for their high tech, high speed manufacturing operations.

April 24, 2012

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Plant Asset Management systems show growth

The compelling case that Plant Asset Management (PAM) Systems provide for reducing operational costs while simultaneously improving performance is the primary factor driving growth of PAM.

April 23, 2012

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Brave new world indeed

Views from General Mills' Gregg Stedronsky on how packaging professionals need to adapt if they hope to prosper in a world of change and volatility.

April 23, 2012

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Aseptic pouch packaging at 9,000/hr

At Anuga FoodTec, Ecolean exhibited its EL4 filling machine, which accommodates 200- and 250-mL Ecolean Air Aseptic portion pouches, which feature an air grip for grip n’ pour convenience, easy-open features, and a drinking straw. Benefits of the pack include a light weight, consumer convenience, and a novel appearance on-shelf.

April 20, 2012

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Pack Expo Intl. already exceeds 2010 edition

With six months left until Pack Expo International 2012, held October 28-31 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, show owner and producer PMMI says the show size has already exceeded that of the 2010 show.

April 20, 2012

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Saint-Gobain launches new online catalog to better serve the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, developer and manufacturer of silicone, polymer extruded and specialty-molded products, has launched a new online catalog with Thomas Industrial Network featuring detailed product descriptions along with 2D and 3D CAD drawings, making it easier for customers to search for product information on Sani-Tech high-purity piping and components.

April 20, 2012

Food Safety

Global Food Contact 2012

Coming to Baltimore, MD, on May 15-17 2012 is Global Food Contact 2012, a forum to discuss current and developing food-contact regulations across the world.

April 19, 2012

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Virtual packaging machinery training offers interactive experience

Pharmaceutical packaging workers can practice setup, changeover, and functions customized for specific machines with computer-animated tools.

April 19, 2012

Plant Operations & Equipment

EMX Industries, Inc: Optical label sensors

EMX Industries’ LabelX sensors combine a small spot size and a fast response time to achieve high-speed label detection.

April 19, 2012

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Delkor among 10 Minnesota companies honored by Gov. Mark Dayton for success in international business

Gov. Mark Dayton recognized Delkor Systems, Inc. as one of ten winners of the 27th annual Governor’s International Trade Awards for their success in exporting and international business.

April 19, 2012

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Vita Health Products conducts voluntary recall

Packaging suggests product is child-resistant, but cap is not child-resistant.

April 18, 2012

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Keltech, Inc. named one of the 2012 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”

Keltech, Inc., manufacturer of energy-efficient electric tankless water heaters for commercial and industrial applications, has been recognized as one of the 2012 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

April 18, 2012

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MOCON adds food scientist to support GreenLight food safety product line

Alex Liu has joined MOCON, Inc., provider of instrumentation and consulting and laboratory services to medical, pharmaceutical, food and other industries, as an application specialist for the GreenLight food safety product line.

April 17, 2012