Plant Operations & Equipment

AutomationDirect: Fork sensors

PS series fork sensors (slot sensors) from AutomationDirect are U- or L-shaped through-beam object detecting sensors that have the transmitter and receiver built into the opposing "fork" arms of the sensor housing. Depending on model, sensors are available in visible red, infrared, and laser lighting in sensing ranges from 5 mm to 220 mm.

September 21, 2018

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Greif expands product range in UK

Greif announced the introduction of a new line of speciality steel and stainless-steel drum types at its Burton upon Trent plant in the UK.

September 20, 2018

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Somic America hires service technicians

Daniel Freeman, Andre Jackson, and Jesse White were hired as service technicians for Somic America. Freeman was named team leader.

September 18, 2018

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Tetra Pak to install solar panel array at its U.S. headquarters

Tetra Pak will install a new photovoltaic (PV) panel array at its Denton, TX, campus. The move is part of the company’s goal to use 100% renewable electricity in the U.S. by 2019 and worldwide by 2030.

September 18, 2018

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Transparent Container to open facility in Mexico

The Tijuana facility is 87,750 sq-ft of new construction and will be one of Transparent Container’s largest manufacturing facilities.

September 17, 2018

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Sun Chemical to showcase solutions for corrugated printers

During Corrugated Week 2018, Sun Chemical will show corrugated printers a wide range of ink, coating, and pressroom consumable solutions designed to help converters improve productivity, expand capabilities, maximize return on investment in their equipment and people, and produce higher value packaging.

September 17, 2018

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ProMach acquires FLtecnics

ProMach announced it has acquired FLtècnics, Girona, Spain, a manufacturer of hf/f/s pouch packaging solutions.

September 17, 2018

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Cracking open packaging innovation

Some of the best examples of packaging innovation are those that address unarticulated consumer needs by offering greater functionality and enjoyment of existing products.

September 15, 2018

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INX International Ink to exhibit at Labelexpo Americas

INX International Ink Co. will exhibit new and proven ink products and hardware in Booth 121 at Labelexpo Americas.

September 14, 2018

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Aurizon Ultrasonics’ Unique Approach to Creating Value

Aurizon Ultrasonics works with you to develop a customized ultrasonic solution that will increase productivity, reduce costs, or enable new capabilities for your organization. You will “experience better” -- exceptional support highlighted by our commitment to collaboration with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.

September 14, 2018

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Dow Packaging's 2018 Awards for Packaging Innovation—Gold and Silver

The following are the 2018 Gold and Silver award winners.

September 14, 2018

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Synergy Pharmaceuticals and Merck earn HCPC honors—part II of II

Blister packs improve patient adherence by making it easier to remember to take meds, using graphics and easy-to-understand instructions.

September 13, 2018

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Blister packs prompt compliance, win top HCPC honors—part I of II

Package innovations from Novartis and Lilly tie for Compliance Package of the Year awards in Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council’s annual competition.

September 13, 2018