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Source-tagging benefits analyzed

Manufacturers and big-name retailers like Wal-Mart, Kmart and The Home Depot convened to discuss source tagging benefits at the twice-yearly Source Tagging Council meeting on January 7 and 8.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Allen Coding Systems (Hetfordshire, U.K.) has moved its U.S. operations from Chicago to the office of its parent co., Thermo Sentron Inc. (Minneapolis, MN).

February 28, 1999

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Definition Software: Operator interface software

Smooth Operator is a 32-bit Windows(TM) PC program from Definition Software (Andover, MN) that lets users create human-machine interface screens with buttons, text, progress bars or images without doing any Windows programming.

February 28, 1999

Automation & Digital Transformation

Intellution Incorporated: Windows CE control

Now available for Windows(TM) CE, FIX Dynamics from Intellution (Norwood, MA) provides control and human-machine interface functions in a small software "footprint" for embedded control applications.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: International agreements

SIG Pack Systems AG (Beringen, Switzerland) has entered into a cooperative agreement with ABB Flexible Automation (New Berlin, WI) under which ABB will supply standardized robotic products to SIG Pack for further integration into packaging automation systems.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Roberts PolyPro, Inc. (Charlotte, NC): Richard Shumate, sr. specialist for pkg. and converting solutions, Northeast; Craig Jasper, sr. specialist for pkg.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Advanced Converting Technologies, Inc. (Oakdale, MN) has opened a new business unit that will focus on supplying paperboard and paperboard converting services.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Domestic acquisitions, agreements

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (Glenview, IL) and Trident Intl. Inc. (Brookfield, CT) have announced a definitive merger agreement under which ITW will acquire Trident for about $115.5 million.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Advanced Converting Technologies, Inc. (Oakdale, MN): John Owens, executive vp.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

Rigid Corrugated Packaging (Desborough, England): Christian Rossel, dir., sales and marketing.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

Mengibar Automation, Inc. (Ivyland, PA) has formed a new pharmaceutical machinery div., Mengibar Applied Technologies, Inc., (Ivyland, PA) which will design and manufacture equipment for vial washing, trayloading and filling.

February 28, 1999

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Supplier news: Appointments, promotions

SIG Pack Systems Div. (Raleigh, NC): Brad Baker, sales.

January 31, 1999