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Marlen International to exhibit new food processing equipment at PACK EXPO International

Marlen International, Inc., a manufacturer of food processing equipment and systems, and a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, will be exhibiting Marlen, Carruthers, and Unitherm food processing equipment at PACK EXPO International.

October 9, 2018

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Kala receives GFSI certification

Kala received certification of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) with a 98.82% score through the IFS PacSecure scheme, a packaging material safety and quality standard for manufacturers of primary and secondary packaging materials.

October 9, 2018

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INX International opens Brazil metal decorating facility

INX International Ink Co. opened a new plant in Itatiba, Brazil to produce two-piece metal decorating inks.

October 8, 2018

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Pro-face America: Modular industrial PC

Pro-face America announces the PS5600 modular 12 in. display industrial PC, an addition to the PS5000 series, available in 4:3 or wide screen designs.

October 5, 2018

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Safety over EtherCAT approved as Chinese National Standard

The safety technology for EtherCAT, FSoE, became a recommended National Standard (GB/T) in China on October 1, 2018.

October 5, 2018

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Beckhoff expands operations in California

Beckhoff Automation opened a San Diego-area sales office in Carlsbad, CA. The 2,000 sq-ft office provides sales and application support for Beckhoff customers in Greater San Diego, which is a thriving hub of technological innovation with high activity in IT, biotech, aerospace, and maritime technology.

October 5, 2018

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E-comm lessons

As U.S. food and beverage brands contort themselves to prepare for a potential e-commerce grocery revolution, it’s worth taking a look at a place where e-comm is hitting on all cylinders.

October 5, 2018

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New product accelerator fills industry gap

Michigan State’s new Food Processing and Innovation Center sought to provide small companies the chance to hone and test their products. Now that the facility is a reality, even the biggest food and beverage producers are taking note and taking a number.

October 5, 2018

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Attendee registration opens for ProFood Tech

Registration is now open for ProFood Tech 2019, March 26-28, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago.

October 5, 2018

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Packaging OEMs brace for the trade war

As new tariffs are launched between China and the U.S., tension in the manufacturing industry intensifies. Here’s a look at what your machine builder partners are dealing with.

October 5, 2018

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OEM integrates MES for smart manufacturing

OEM Wittmann Battenfeld worked with IQMS to integrate MES software into its machines to improve OEE, scheduling, planning, and maintenance.

October 5, 2018

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How to vouch for products from here or there

This column is being written on the 17th anniversary of the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001.

October 5, 2018

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Think inside the box

E-commerce is disrupting processes, package design, and packaging equipment requirements.

October 5, 2018