Plant Operations & Equipment

Hyde Park Electronics: Output conversion accessory

Hyde Park introduces its Python Power™ power and output conversion accessory that allows a DC sensor to be installed in locations where only AC power is available or already in use.

May 31, 2004

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Paper perfect redesign

Domtar, a producer of uncoated freesheet paper, has redesigned the packaging for all of its commercial printing, premium text, cover and writing, business, and publication papers.

May 31, 2004

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Achievements

Independent Can Co.

May 31, 2004

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Water-activated tape dispenser

The BP555e system from Better Packages is dispenser of water-activated tapes used to seal cases. Features include fully electronic control system, random-length key to allow tape to be dispensed at any length, a heavy-duty self-oiling blade, and a tape capacity said to be the largest in the industry.

May 31, 2004

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Parallel arm robots

Raque Food Systems will show its parallel arm robots at the upcoming International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas.

May 31, 2004

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Unilever co-chairman seeks the next waves

A recent interview of Unilever co-chairman Niall FitzGerald in the May 24 issue of the Wall Street Journal doesn’t directly address the business of building packaging machinery.

May 31, 2004

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Med packs pass test intact

To complement its visual tests and destructive peel-strength testing for sealed trays for products such as breast implants, medical device packager Mentor Corp., Irving, TX, operates a PTI 225 tester from Packaging Technologies and Inspection.

May 31, 2004

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Under pressure

Coming up with a container that appeals to consumers, fits retailers’ shelving schemes, and withstands internal pressure as high as 60 psi is no easy task.

May 31, 2004

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Surfing for packaging jobs

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May 31, 2004

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Drug label changes

FDA is proposing to amend its rule on the format and content of human drug products to require the addition of a statement that includes a toll-free telephone number that is to be used only to report adverse side effects of the drug and is not intended to be used for medical advice.

May 31, 2004

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A complex world puts a premium on packaging security

Packaging security—the business of getting a product to its intended user or consumer without uninvited interference—is a global issue.

May 31, 2004

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Carton company subject of MBA contest

Specialized Packaging Group and its president and CEO, Carlton Highsmith, are participating in a competition of MBA students, sponsored by the Executive Leadership Council, an African-American leadership group, and investment banker Goldman, Sachs & Co.

May 31, 2004

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Performance Systematix opens new headquarters

Performance Systematix celebrated its 20 years of business with the grand opening of its new global headquarters at 5569 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512.

April 30, 2004