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Headspace Analysis

PBI Dansensor offers the new CheckMate II for analyzing the headspace gas of O2, CO, and O2/CO2 in modified atmosphere packaging. A new sensor concept allows for extremely short measuring time, and sample volume is small and less dependent on headspace volume, thereby reducing sampling faults.

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In Memorium

James Scully Rourke, Ilapak, Inc., passed away on March 28, 2006.

May 31, 2006

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People

Sato Corp. appointed J. Michael Fowler director of Sato Intl. Pte Ltd. as well as president of Sato Holding Americas, Inc.

May 31, 2006

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NEM technicians PMMI certified

New England Machinery, Inc., announces that its field service technicians are now PMMI certified trainers.

May 31, 2006

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Modularity builds momentum

More and more buyers and specifiers of packaging equipment are asking machine builders to make better use of standardized, modular programming.

May 31, 2006

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NASPO: Securing the supply chain

NASPO includes members like Bristol Meyers Squibb interested in securing the entire supply chain.

May 31, 2006

Plant Operations & Equipment

Ultrasonic Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs offers a new family of 12-mm-dia analog and switch-point ultrasonic sensors, offering simple digital programming, quick-disconnect cables, potentiometer-free adjustability, and automatic temperature compensation for simple set-up and automation.

May 31, 2006

Automation & Digital Transformation

Filler facilitates 21 CFR Part 11 compliance

Web-enabled and Ethernet-ready, this liquid filler makes it easier for drug makers to generate FDA-recommended electronic record-keeping.

May 31, 2006

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New or Enhanced Web Sites

Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper's Consumer Packaging Groupwww.shorewoodpackaging.comThis new site makes it easier for customers to find information important to their businesses.

May 31, 2006

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Filler products move to square and rectangular tubs

Elmer’s Products, Inc., Columbus, OH, introduced several wood filler and fiberglass filler repair products in square and rectangular plastic tubs, offered as an easier-handling option to more traditional round containers.

May 31, 2006

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Defending Innovative Packaging From 'Flattery by Imitation'

“Copycats aim to neutralize any marketplace advantage promised by innovative packaging.”

May 31, 2006

Automation & Digital Transformation

Advantech Automation Corp.: Data gateway modules

From Advantech's Industrial Automation Group comes the EDG-4100W and EDG-4110W, serial to wireless 802.11b boards for enabling wireless networking.

April 30, 2006

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Packaging World's Newcorn named Top Innovator

David Newcorn, Summit Publishing Company's (parent company of Packaging World) vp of New Media, was selected as winner of this year’s Top Innovators in Business Publishing Award, presented by BtoB’s Media Business magazine.

April 30, 2006