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'Reinvigorated' OMAC Packaging Workcorp takes on New Initiatives at PACK EXPO 2011

ARC Advisory Group calls OPW ‘reinvigorated’ as new leadership takes on challenges ranging from sustainability to safety, from PackML’s role in OEE to global adoption of international standards. Key players in OPW now include some of the world’s largest pharma, CPG and food companies.

September 14, 2011

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Connect with industry professionals at North America's largest packaging and processing show, featuring solutions from over 1600 companies and a comprehensive conference program. September 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

September 14, 2011

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Modular Packaging Systems doubles integration facility

New building lets Modular build, test, disassemble and ship multiple bottle filling lines simultaneously.

September 14, 2011

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Private Label Smackdown: Duane Reade capitalizes on New York connection

Todd Maute of CBX compares New York City drugstore chain Duane Reade's new city living-themed private-label package designs with name brand items in the food and personal care categories.

September 13, 2011

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Digital color press for labels

VIDEO FROM GRAPH EXPO. The NW140 narrow-web digital label printing press from INX has seven color stations, features in-line laser die cutting, and prints 1,000 labels in less than three minutes at a cost of less than half a penny per label.

September 13, 2011

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Banner Engineering Corp.: Indicator light with audible alarm

Designed for washdown environments, the K50L Sealed Audible EZ-LIGHT™ from Banner Engineering is a rugged, cost-effective and easy-to-install indicator light with an audible alarm, which allows it to be easily seen and heard from a distance.

September 12, 2011

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Advantech Automation Corp.: Intel-based platforms for cloud, video and communication infrastructure applications

Advantech’s Intel-based solutions range from Intel® Core™ i7 processor AMCs to 40G AdvancedTCA Systems with dual Intel® Xeon® processor blades.

September 12, 2011

Plant Operations & Equipment

Pepperl + Fuchs: Reliable position detection

Pepperl+Fuchs’ PosiTrack PCV Data Matrix Positioning System is a 2-D, camera-based position feedback system that uses a data matrix code band for a wide range of positioning tasks including automated storage and retrieval systems, overhead monorails, lifts and rotary turntables.

September 12, 2011

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Pro Mach Inc: First Shaka retort at Pack Expo demonstrates quality and productivity from high-speed agitation

The Shaka process applies back and forth agitation during the retort process – up to 90 percent faster depending on the package and food.

September 9, 2011

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Sentry semi-automatic stretch wrapper lowers labor and material costs

Sentry delivers reliable stretch film pallet unitizing at a value price. Up to 30 two-ton loads wrapped per hour.

September 9, 2011

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SATO appoints Gary Krause VP of Global Marketing and Alliances

SATO has appointed Gary Krause as the new Vice President of Global Marketing and Alliances.

September 8, 2011

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Servo-drive small bag packaging machine reduces changeover and maintenance time by 50%

September 8, 2011

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XPAK's V-PASS Variety Pack Assembly System Addresses Consumer Demands

September 8, 2011