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Packaging experts come together

As I write this, we’re just days away from the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorism. That day has had far-reaching effects on each of us personally as well as on the business of packaging.{easycomments}

September 30, 2002

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Case erector elevates output

A new blow molder and floor space restrictions led Quintex to seek a higher output, mezzanine-mounted casing solution.See in-plant video

September 30, 2002

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TopLoader handles an air-freshening packaging solution

As sales of SC Johnson Wax UK’s Glade air fresheners have enjoyed enormous growth, the company found itself confronted with a packaging challenge.

September 30, 2002

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Technology takes us forward (supplier list)

The following list of suppliers were covered in the article, “Technology takes us forward,” published in the October ’02 issue of Packaging World.

September 30, 2002

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Rohm and Haas opens Midwest Technical Center

Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, PA, has announced the opening of their new Midwest Technical Center in Elgin, IL.

September 30, 2002

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Digital readout system

Siko’s (Dexter, MI) MA503/1 battery-operated digital readout for accurate measurement provides position feedback for a variety of applications. Easy-to-install magnetic band attaches to tables and flat surfaces for precise reading—in fractional, decimal, and inch/metric values—by a small noncontact sensor.

August 31, 2002

Automation & Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation: Message displays

Rockwell Automation (Bloomington, MN) has enhanced its Allen-Bradley InView™ line of message displays with new DeviceNet™ and Ethernet network communication modules.

August 31, 2002

Automation & Digital Transformation

Phoenix Contact Inc: Ethernet bus terminal

The FL IL 24 BK inline Ethernet bus terminal from Phoenix Contact (Harrisburg, PA) allows a combination of up to 63 modules and can be integrated into an Ethernet TCP/IP network.

August 31, 2002

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Curable inks

Flink Ink North America (Ann Arbor, MI) offers a series of UV- and electron-beam-curable ink systems that offer label converters and printers improved on-press performance and enhanced image quality, company says.

August 31, 2002

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PMMI members ship $5.8 billion of machinery, parts

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (Arlington, VA) machinery builders in the United States and Canada shipped an estimated $5.825 billion in packaging equipment and parts in 2001, according to the Confederation of Packaging Machinery Associations.

August 31, 2002

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Bringin' 'em back for more (sidebar)

Ameristarts

August 31, 2002

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Emballage and IPA: together again

Emballage sets its sights on the French market and beyond as half of its exhibitors will be from abroad. IPA co-locates once again.

August 31, 2002