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Sigpack and Paal become Bosch Packaging Systems

Bosch Packaging Technology has changed the company names of its subsidiaries Sigpack Systems AG and Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH:   Sigpack Systems AG, based in Beringen, Switzerland, will become Bosch Packaging Systems AG; Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH in Remshalden, Germany will become Bosch Packaging Systems GmbH.

February 2, 2011

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Servo size changeover standard on case erector/printer/sealer

Pro Pack Systems’ ProPrint™/EBS-HS-2 now comes with standard, recipe-driven, automated servo size changeover to save time and assure consistency between runs and shifts.

January 31, 2011

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Integrated cartoner and case packer for frozen pizza

Integrated cartoner and case Packer from Z Automation can load pizza, frozen food, and other products into various carton sizes with quick, tool-less changeovers via patented dynamic product bucket. Case packer features a servo-driven upstacking system and compact footprint.

January 31, 2011

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Carton sleeving machine in an entree application

Video of horizontal cartoner from Z Automation shows round lidded trays containing an entree being inserted into a paperboard outer sleeve at high speeds.

January 31, 2011

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Adept Technology acquires InMoTx

Adept Technology, Inc. provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and autonomous mobile solutions is acquiring InMoTx, a provider of technology for the global food processing market.

January 30, 2011

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Sick unveils newest safety light curtain, machine vision sensor, and bar code reader

sicVideo demonstrates smaller-size miniTwin light curtain with end-to-end protection, safety controller, 3rd-generation machine vision for pattern recognition and date code verification, and next-generation bar code reader that reads smudged or damaged codes.

January 27, 2011

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Anthem appoints Microsoft exec as new senior strategy director

Anthem Worldwide, San Francisco, a Schawk Strategic Design Company, has appointed Rob Osler senior strategy director.

January 27, 2011

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Henkel Adhesives announces interactive packaging design contest

Starting on Monday, February 7, Henkel is inviting participants to a packaging design contest.

January 27, 2011

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OFF THE SHELF: More colorful Asian packs

New Media Director Dave Newcorn is back with another batch of colorful packages he bought recently in Chicago's New Chinatown.

January 26, 2011

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Walmart adjusting pack sizes around pay periods

The retailer’s plan is to reduce some pack sizes ahead of payday and then revert to larger sizes afterward, so shoppers can leverage volume purchases.

January 26, 2011

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Machine HMI integrates video training, part ordering, and remote support

Download this white paper from ARPAC to learn about its HMiQ operator interface technology for shrink wrappers and tray packers. Also learn about changeover monitoring and time recording, remote support via firewall-protected network or cellular modem, and full e-mail capability.

January 25, 2011

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CSafe launches EQUiP certification program to ensure cold chain shipping integrity

CSafe LLC is introducing an Enhanced Qualified User Program (EQUiP™) for users of CSafe’s AcuTemp RKN, the actively powered unit load device (ULD) used in the air transportation of temperature sensitive cargo.

January 24, 2011