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Supplier news: Achievements

Adept Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA) has donated hardware and software to California Polytechnic State University to be used in the university's new Teaching Factory.

November 30, 1999

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Produce box standard

The corrugated box industry has introduced a new Modularity Standard for produce cases that will improve operational efficiency for grocery retailers and their distribution centers.

November 30, 1999

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Soy health claim OK

Foods containing soy protein may now bear a health claim on the product label stating they can cut the risk of heart disease. According to a rule issued by FDA, which took effect Oct.

November 30, 1999

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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Stora Enso (Helsinki, Finland) has opened a corrugated paperboard plant in Kaunas, Lithuania.

November 30, 1999

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Laser markers

Matthews (Pittsburgh, PA) has introduced 4 new laser marking systems for precision bar codes, text and other identification marks. The Scriptmark® and the Dynamark® laser systems permit marking both statically and on the fly.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

BST Pro Mark (Elmhurst, IL): Frank H. Berendsen, vp, sales and marketing; Bert E. Yablon, marketing mgr.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Liberty Diversified Industries (Minneapolis, MN): Bill Kovack, group vp, packaging & related products.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Burt Rigid Box, Inc. (Oneonta, NY): Gary Doster, vp, sales and marketing.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Placon Corp. (Madison, WI): Jon Alexander, corporate vp; Greg Harper, corporate vp; Dan Mohs, corporate vp.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Belvac Production Machinery, Inc. (Lynchburg, VA): Rick Steigerwald, vp, gen. mgr., Belvac Production Equipment; Terry Babbitt, vp, business development; Cees Bootsman, managing dir., Van Dam, Amsterdam operations.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (Chicago, IL): Mark R. O'Bryan, vp, purchasing.

October 31, 1999

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Supplier news: International agreements

Automated Production Systems Corp. (New Freedom, PA) and Zecchetti (Parma, Italy) have formed a strategic alliance to service the American PET industry.

October 31, 1999