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Mini suction cups

Vacuum and suction cups are offered in over 40 standard versions in sizes ranging from .03” to 3.74” (3 mm to 95 mm) dia. Designed for push-in flanged or barbed fittings, these miniature suction cups come in flat and single or multiple bellow styles.

June 30, 2002

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Investment firm to buy Jefferson Smurfit

Chicago-based Madison Dearborn Partners agreed to buy Jefferson Smurfit Group PLC (Dublin, Ireland) for US$3.5 billion.

May 31, 2002

Automation & Digital Transformation

Weldun Intl.: Remote diagnostic service

Through a wireless remote diagnostic process, engineers at Weldun Intl. (Bridgman, MI) can troubleshoot software or machine problems at manufacturing facilities anywhere in the world.

May 31, 2002

Automation & Digital Transformation

Phoenix Contact Inc: Network software

Phoenix Contact (Harrisburg, PA) has added easy-to-use network-management software to its new Factory Line industrial Ethernet infrastructure components.

May 31, 2002

Plant Operations & Equipment

Wenglor sensors ltd.: High-contrast sensor

The wenglor® Series WP sensor uses high-speed, 25 kHz switching frequency; high-contrast resolution (50 gray scales); and a very small spot target to optimize print mark recognition.

May 31, 2002

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Maple Systems: Touchscreen HMIs

Maple Systems (Everett, WA) has released its newest line of touchscreen operator interface terminals. The HMI900 Series is said to be a rugged line of high-performance graphic touchscreen operator interfaces designed for industrial applications demanding extensive software features and advanced hardware options.

May 31, 2002

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Guidelines, not regs for ergonomics

The Bush administration has opted for a combination of industry-specific guidelines, tough enforcement against bad actors, compliance assistance, and research to reduce ergonomic injuries in the workplace.

May 31, 2002

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In memorium

Ridley Watts, a pioneer in the plastics packaging industry and founder of American Packaging Corp., passed away on April 18, 2002.

May 31, 2002

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TLMI entry form deadline

The call for entries deadline for the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute’s annual awards competition is June 26, 2002. The competition recognizes innovative printing and technical achievement in narrow-web applications including tags and labels, cartons, and flexibles.

May 31, 2002

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UK aerosol fillings rise

EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM OUR EUROPEAN PARTNER: The UK aerosol industry registered a 1.7% increase in production in 2001, says the British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association. Click logo for full article.

May 31, 2002

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Food packaging safety study

Packaging, Food Safety and the Consumer is a study that includes interviews with 1ꯠ consumers and 100 executives. The study is available from Keymark Associates for $2꽤.

May 31, 2002

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Packworld.com easier to use

Packworld.com gets a facelift with a focus on usability, plus a new buyer's guide.

May 31, 2002

Plant Operations & Equipment

FactoryWare: Machine productivity analysis

FactoryPulse™ hardware and software system collects data from multiple packaging machines and analyzes the results. From FactoryWare (Evanston, IL), the system permits users to quickly diagnose problems and improve packaging machine productivity.

May 31, 2002