Packaging Technology: Page 518

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Photoelectric sensor guide

Tri-Tronics published an updated catalog detailing its lines of Photoelectric Sensors, Fiber Optic Light Guides and Controls, as well as newly introduced products.

January 31, 2005

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New locations for ELAU France and ELAU UK

ELAU’s operating companies in France and UK are moving to expanded facilities in response to increased growth

January 31, 2005

Automation & Digital Transformation

Hitachi America, Ltd.: Inverters with Ethernet connectivity

Hitachi America, Ltd., Power and Industrial Div., announces the SJ-EN Ethernet option board that provides the SJ300 and L300P families of AC inverters with a high-performance, easy-to-use Ethernet interface.

January 31, 2005

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Repositionable label

Badger Tag & Label has developed a label that prints on stock with adhesive properties so the label adheres to a product at the manufacturer and through shipping, but can also be easily removed by the customer without leaving any adhesive residue.

January 31, 2005

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PMMI DISTRIBUTES $107,000+ IN GRANTS

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute’s publication “PMMI Reports” announced that last year the association distributed more than $107ꯠ in grants and other financial support to students in packaging machinery programs, member employees, and organizations dedicated to industry education.

January 31, 2005

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Faulty reading?

A New York Times telephone survey found that 85% of respondents said they read food labels closely some or all of the time. Some 66% said they used the information in their purchasing decisions.

January 31, 2005

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Survey shows importance of nutrition labels

Nutrition labels play a big role as Americans focus on diet as a way to achieve long-term good health, according to a report issued by the Food Marketing Institute and Prevention magazine.

January 31, 2005

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Packets a prescription to savings

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA saves significantly as a result of switching to desiccant packets that are inserted automatically at high speeds.

January 31, 2005

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Gaining ROI through anticounterfeiting tactics (sidebar)

Combatting counterfeiting isn’t easy, and it’s not inexpensive. The tangible capital outlays to go to battle may include costs for packaging equipment, equipment integration, and ongoing materials expenses.

January 31, 2005

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Insights into FDA CFR 11 and packaging (sidebar)

Mike Haldane of 3M delivered a presentation entitled “FDA CFR 11 and Packaging” at a conference session at Pack Expo International, held in Chicago in November.

January 31, 2005

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Bagger brings added sales

Raindrip saw a golden opportunity to sell its drip irrigation products through high-volume retailers. New bagging equipment played a central role.

January 31, 2005

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Schering-Plough hits quality goal with Nutec/Wolke system (sidebar)

Nutec ink specification expertise meets quality, security needs

January 31, 2005