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Gadzooks dresses up its shipper labeling

Gadzooks uses scanners and a print-and-apply system to automatically generate labels for cases shipped by FedEx to 433 stores.

July 31, 2003

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FKI Logistex Alvey Systems opens regional office

FKI Logistex Alvey Systems has opened a new satellite office in Scottsdale, AZ.

June 30, 2003

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Better Packages acquired

Better Packages has been acquired by its president, Philip L. White and two additional partners under the name Better Packages Acquisition Corp.

June 30, 2003

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GE Fanuc Automation: New HMI software

GE Fanuc Automation North America (Charlottesville, VA) releases its Cimplicity® HMI Plant Edition™ Version 6.0 software. Features VCR-like screen playback capabilities as well as view, alarm, and paging enhancements.

June 30, 2003

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People

Hueck Foils (Wall, NJ) appointed Joanne McCartney Yonce (above) as healthcare sales specialist.

June 30, 2003

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Anderson Seal: Semi-automatic bag printer/counter/sealerfor seals, clamps, and tubing

A worker at New Berlin, WI-based Anderson Seal inserts O-rings into plastic bags on a roll on a semi-automatic bag printer/counter/sealer. The machine is dedicated to products Anderson Seal distributes to Harley-Davidson.

June 30, 2003

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Baumer Electric: Compact proximity sensors

Two compact 4- and 5-mm Ultra-Miniature Inductive proximity sensors for use with the new ultra-miniature (5mm dia) M5 connectors are said by Baumer Electric to deliver superior performance in extremely tight mounting applications.

June 30, 2003

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Formost Fuji Corporation: Formost Fuji Corporation: Gen3 guide

“Paving the Way for Generation 3 Packaging Machinery” is a free guide to Gen3 packaging and converting machines, which are built from the ground up with the servo technology and other advanced controls technology formost in mind.

June 30, 2003

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TAPPI, AICC Conferences

The Technical Assn. of the Paper and Pulp Industry announced that registration rates for the 2003 TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Conference will be $599 for pre-registered TAPPI members.

June 30, 2003

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A healthier message

The Food and Drug Administration has created a Better Information for Better Health task force to find ways to inform consumers of the health consequences of their food choices.

June 30, 2003

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In Memoriam

James J. Shuttleworth, president and CEO of Shuttleworth, Inc. (Huntington, IN) passed away Feb. 20, 2003.

May 31, 2003

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Tray former

SWF Companies (Reedley, CA) offers its TF 600H horizontal tray former, an automatic forming solution for hundreds of common footprint tray designs.

May 31, 2003

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Marti joins Hartness: Hartness opens European office, announces integration unit

Hartness International is fortifying its presence in Europe.

May 31, 2003