PMT Show Daily Sunday, October 31, 2010 by Tradeshow Publications

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OFFICIAL SHOW NEWS • Day 1 • Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

NEWS BRIEFS PACK EXPO: Tools for Success The industry event offers equipment, materials and other tools to help packaging pros thrive in the tough economy.

Line integration service launched

ccording to various PMMI business intelligence reports, the packaging industry is showing signs of emerging from the recession.

Key Technology (Booth

PACK EXPO’s exhibition, which opens today at 9 a.m.

E7003) has launched its In-

with approximately 1,900 exhibitors, is positioned to

tegrated Solutions Group

deliver packaging professionals the tools they need to

and introduced new line in-

bust out of the economic doldrums.

tegration services. The new

“It’s vitally important to be able to look at the latest

business unit is designed to

packaging processes for making those packaging solu-

provide

with

tions reality,” says Chuck Yuska, PMMI president and

comprehensive integration

CEO. “PACK EXPO brings you the packaging technol-

customers

assistance from pre-engineering and project defini-

ogy you need to make that happen.” Cozzoli Machine Co. (Booth S742) is showing its AW 160 vial washer for injectables at PACK EXPO.

tion to plant start-up. This includes integration of

An estimated 45,000 attendees from across the globe

third-party products along with the company’s sort-

are expected to spend the time and resources to visit this

ing, conveying, and processing systems to meet the

year’s PACK EXPO. According to Tom Egan, PMMI’s

the commitment to bring the resources here to help the

particular needs of each application. The company’s

vice president of industry services, the show offers new

attendees improve their business,” says Egan. “What’s

staff reportedly offers combined decades of experi-

technologies, educational programs and other features

unique about the show is the opportunity to bring the

ence and provides a high degree of engineering and

that make the trip to PACK EXPO crucial.

whole of the packaging supply chain together.”

project management expertise. www.key.net.

Material handling parts center Intelligrated Inc. (Booth S2266) has opened an 81,000-sq. ft. parts fulfillment for aftermarket support in Cincinnati. The facility—located near the firm’s manufacturing plant and within two hours of two other plants—reportedly will stock more than 14,000 SKUs of OEM replacement and

“All PMMI members, and all exhibitors, have made

Continued on page 4

Taking packaging to the next level Show committee chairman Richard P. Fox, Jr. and trade show strategy committee chairman Mark Jacobson discuss what’s new at PACK EXPO, and what’s ahead.

as the “governing body” for the PACK EXPO

tendees expect to see on the

Shows, PMMI’s Show Committee’s deci-

show floor this year?

sions and policies are geared to make each

Rick Fox: Well, for one thing,

commodity parts for immediate fulfillment. Cus-

show more successful than the last. But the future of

this is the first edition of PACK

tomers can order parts through the company’s web

the trade show is just as important, according to

EXPO to integrate processing so-

store at www.ontimeparts.com or through the serv-

PMMI, and its Trade Show Strategy Committee takes

lutions throughout the show

ice and parts hotline at 877-315-3400.

that long view.

floor. For attendees, that means

PACK EXPO Outside The Box Francis Wolle invented the bag-making machine in 1852 in Nazareth, Pa. Further advancements during the 1870s included glued paper sacks and the gusset design, producing the types of paper bags still in use today.

The PACK EXPO Show Daily spoke with Show

PACK EXPO reflects their operating environment,

Committee chairman Richard P. Fox, Jr., President,

and that it is the place to come for total systems solu-

FOX IV Technologies (Booth N3954); and Trade

tions for all facets of their operations. For exhibitors,

Show Strategy Committee chairman Mark Jacobson,

it’s the chance to better address customer needs at the

Vice President, ECONOCORP Inc. (Booth S230)

show by opening the discussion to more complete, in-

about what’s new and where PACK EXPO is heading.

tegrated solutions that each exhibitor can deliver.

PACK EXPO Show Daily (PESD): Let’s start by talking about this year’s show. What should at-

From either perspective, the attendees benefit. Continued on page 4

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Tools for Success continued from page 1

sored Showcase of Packaging Innovations and PACK EXPO Selects nominees and winners

This year’s PACK EXPO offers a wealth of new features, including: The Processing Zone, featuring state-of-the-art • processing technologies The Confectionery Pavilion, an National Confec• tioners Association-sponsored area showcasing confection and snack food solutions

•

The Brand Zone, which includes the Dow-spon-

Project 2020: The Consumer Experience, a glimpse • at forward-thinking package designs sponsored by

NEWS BRIEFS

DuPont

• The DistriPak Pavilion, dedicated to packaging and

paper distributors and sponsored by the NPTA Alliance

For the latest show news, pick up the PACK EXPO Show Daily each day and be sure to follow us on Twitter: @PackExpoDaily. SD

A range of tea packaging solutions TEEPACK (Booth E6728) is showing a range of tea packaging

To the Next Level continued from page 1

showing the latest in materials and containers.

equipment

There’s a lot going on!

EXPO. The ZENOBIA

PACK

We’ve also added features and have forged partner-

SD: I understand the educational program has

Tea-Butler form/fill/seal

ships to make PACK EXPO more relevant to attendees:

changed quite a bit from previous years. What’s

machine, pictured here,

The Processing Zone, as we just discussed; The Con-

different?

is a compact unit capable of fully automatic produc-

fectionery Pavilion, sponsored by the National Con-

Fox: The most important function of PACK

tion of up 80 bags per minute; also on display are ma-

fectioners Association; The DistriPak Pavilion,

EXPO is what I call the matchmaking function. Basi-

chines from the CONSTANTA and PERFECTA series.

sponsored by the NPTA Alliance; The Reusable Pack-

cally, we are guaranteeing to attendees that PACK

aging Pavilion; Food Safety Summit Resource Center

EXPO is the place to go for the solutions they need,

and The Brand Zone.

the total solutions in the packaging, processing and Mark Jacobson: Rele-

materials areas. At the same time, we guarantee our

vance is critical. We under-

exhibitors that our attendees are interested in pur-

stand that attending a

chasing the types of products they provide.

Quality inspection, safety programs

For education programming, we’ve asked a few

Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA (Booth E7502)

of the magnitude of PACK

partner organizations to create programming that’s

offers its QIS quality inspection and safety programs.

EXPO—is a commitment of

specific and relevant to what attendees need to move

The QIS program aims to work with a customer’s qual-

time, energy and resources.

their products forward.

ity assurance, maintenance, radiation safety and pro-

trade show—especially one

And that’s all about relevance. I mean, for example,

duction teams to facilitate installation of the x-ray

nobody knows the needs of food manufacturers like the

system. Qualified service engineers meet with key per-

Rick was talking about The Brand Zone, which is

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), right? So

sonnel to discuss concerns ranging from safety, opera-

making its Chicago debut. You may remember the

they’ve brought their “Manufacturing Excellence Con-

tor knowledge and company goals, examine x-ray

launch in Las Vegas last year and how well it was re-

ference” to town. And we’ve made similar arrangements

systems for wear items and other factors that require

ceived. This year, we’ve built on that success with fea-

with the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP),

addressing, and then offer up suggestions and preven-

tures to help take attendees look toward the next 10

PAC—The Packaging Association, CPP and the Flexo-

tative recommendations. Visit the company’s website at

years down the road.

graphic Technical Association and others. I believe that

www.us.anritsu-industry.com for further information.

A critical one, but a commitment nonetheless.

PMMI and a number of partners have collaborated

by keeping the programming as well as the show floor

to bring you Project 2020: The Consumer Experience,

relevant, we’ll keep our attendees happy and returning.

sponsored by DuPont—ABI Marketing Communica-

SD: Where do you see PACK EXPO heading?

tions, Esko Artwork, Iconoculture, Package Design

Jacobson: We’ll be looking up. We’ve seen too

Magazine, and our designer Lippincott. They’ve done

many other trade associations that find themselves

an amazing job creating an exciting preview of what

with shows on the decline, and it’s too late to do any-

The company is receiving the U.S. Dept. of

to expect 10 years from now. There’s a design contest

thing about it. PMMI refuses to be in that situation.

Commerce (DOC) Export Achievement Certificate

for the “Package of the Future”—the grand prize win-

With that long-term outlook, the Trade Show

award in a presentation in its booth on Tuesday,

Strategy Committee complements the work of the

Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. The recognition is based on the

There’s also a display about the “retail of the fu-

Show Committee, examining emerging trade show

company’s success in working with the DOC to

ture,” where our friends at Iconoculture explore in-

technologies and trends, and working to keep PACK

navigate international markets and find suitable

teractive marketing technologies and how they’ll

EXPO strong for many years to come.

selling partners. The firm has since established

ner is being announced today.

impact packaging in the years to come. In fact, you’ll

To get there, the committee has researched the trade

see the “JagTag” on signage. If you take a picture of

show industry, PACK EXPO data and customer needs,

this graphic, and text it to the number specified,

and has recommended a new, customer-centric ap-

you’ll receive a message back.

proach. That will mean a more personalized experience

Fox: Don’t forget the Brand Zone is home to The

for the visitor, and addressing more vertical markets and

Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by

focus on helping attendees find total systems solutions.

the Dow Chemical Company—and the PACK EXPO

I think you’ll be seeing much along those lines in

™

Selects finalists are there, too—and the exhibitors are

coming months and years. SD

Daubert Cromwell honored

subsidiaries in China and Europe and created jobs in the U.S. and overseas.

SEE THE SHOW ONLINE Visit packexpo.com for complete digital daily show coverage

Visit Us at PACK EXPO, Booth S-1047

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It’s a family affair Fourth-generation packaging pro Jake Garvey uses 21st century tools to build relationships with customers.

ake Garvey is part of a long line

people employed between its main New

employees. Brothers Ben and Jake each

of packaging people.

Jersey location, and Jake’s sales office in

have personal accounts (@bengarvey,

He serves as sales manager of

Antioch, Ill. However, the company

@jakegarvey) that they use to commu-

Garvey Corp. (Booth N4021)—a man-

prides itself in the ability to fulfill the

nicate with customers. Far from simply

ufacturer of conveyors, accumulation

needs of customers of any size.

relating dry equipment facts, the ac-

tables, and other packaging machinery.

“We deal with all types of clients,

counts reveal as much about the com-

The company was founded in Blue An-

ranging from small mom and pop op-

pany’s personality as they do the

chor, N.J. in 1926 by his great-grandfa-

erations to huge Fortune 500 compa-

equipment itself.

ther, Gordon Garvey. Today, 84 years

nies,” says Garvey. “We’re working right

“There’s no separation between our

later, Jake works alongside brother Ben

now with a family-owned dairy plant—

accounts for work and our personal,”

(general manager), mother Rita (owner)

they’re a lot like us, with many people

says Jake. “That’s how you build personal

and uncle Bill (president and co-owner)

who are family members working to-

relationships—putting

in a company that combines a family

gether. We understand that a family-

there, and making yourself available.”

atmosphere with a high degree of

run business can be very prosperous,

professionalism.

even in this environment.”

yourself

out

Above: Garvey Corp. (Booth N4021) is displaying a bottle accumulator, which it has sold to Ken’s Foods. Right: Fourth-generation packaging pro Jake Garvey, sales manager, uses social media tools like Twitter to draw attendees to his company’s booth.

Garvey Corp. also is one of several PACK EXPO exhibitors harnessing the

preparing for the show. Also, the firm

“Working for a family business has its

One of the tools Garvey Corp. relies

power of Twitter to draw attention to

will use the #packexpo hashtag to alert

benefits,” says Jake Garvey, sales manager.

upon to communicate internally and to

its booth, and the conveying equipment

PACK EXPO attendees about demos

“We’re all very close—we argue occasion-

build customer relationships is social

it will be showing off. In the days lead-

and other fun activities.

ally, but we work very well together.”

media. The company has a Twitter ac-

ing up to the show, Jake posted dozens

“Twitter is a great place to tell your

Garvey Corp. is a relatively small

count (@garveycorp), which it uses

of photos of the booth setup, demon-

story,” he says. “The idea is to connect

firm, with a staff of approximately 80

largely to communicate internally with

strating how much hard work goes into

with people and create excitement.” SD

Packaging pros talk tech

ech Talk Sessions will take place at the CAMA

The sessions—open to all PACK EXPO attendees--

Group’s (Booth N3854) at PACK EXPO, from

cover trends, innovations and best practices in the

Sunday, Oct. 31 to Wednesday, Nov. 3.

packaging industry. CAMA Group speakers include

The sessions give attendees direct access to pack-

Rick Fox, FOX IV; Mark Navin, Spee-Dee; Mike Hosch,

aging leaders and a broad discipline of knowledge

Dorner; John Kuhnz, Dorner; Dennis Glick, USDA and

across the packaging industry.

Ron Heiskill, Morrison Container Handling Solutions.

Sunday, Oct. 31

1 p.m.: Why is Lean Important, Ron Heiskill 2 p.m.: Sanitary Design Criteria for Auger Fillers, Dennis Glick 3 p.m.: e-Learning in Packaging, PMMI

12 noon: Secrets to Dry Filling Success, Mark Navin 1 p.m.: Research on the Quality of Bar Codes in Supply Chains, Rick Fox 2 p.m.: Opportunities in Mechatronics Education, Purdue University

Monday, Nov. 1 10 a.m.: Product Merging in Sanitary Environments, John Kuhnz 11 a.m.: Research on the Quality of Bar Codes in Supply Chains, Rick Fox 12 noon: Conveyor Technology You Need to Know, Mike Hosch

Tuesday, Nov. 2 10 a.m.: Conveyor Technology You Need to Know, Mike Hosch 11 a.m.: Sanitary Design Criteria for Auger Fillers, Dennis Glick 12 noon: Opportunities in Mechatronics Education, Purdue University 1 p.m.: Product Merging in Sanitary Environments, John Kuhnz

2 p.m.: Culture Change on the Plant Floor, Ron Heiskill 3 p.m.: e-Learning in Packaging, PMMI

Wednesday, Nov. 3 10 a.m.: Research on the Quality of Bar Codes in Supply Chains, Rick Fox 11 a.m.: Driving Plant Floor Innovation, Ron Heiskill 12 noon: Secrets to Dry Filling Success, Mark Navin

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PMMI business intelligence reports run down the numbers By PMMI Chairman Glenn Siegele MMI has just completed three

According to PMMI’s 2010 Ship-

last year and original plans for the year. It

Trend Research. The outlook for the

important business intelli-

ments Study, packaging machinery

also asks how current economic condi-

next quarter is sustained recovery. And

gence reports: the 2010 Ship-

shipments dropped considerably in

tions are likely to affect future decisions.

while the recovery might slow as we

ments Study, the Third Quarter 2010

2009, a decrease of 12% to $5.17 billion.

Indices above the midpoint of 50 rep-

head into 2011, recovery will continue.

Purchasing Index and the Fourth Quar-

It is the smallest shipment figure we’ve

resent expansion; below 50, contraction.

There is light at the end of the reces-

ter Economic Outlook.

seen in some time, coming in just

The 147 manufacturers who re-

sionary tunnel (refer to the Fourth

Taken together, they show how our

under 2005 figures ($5.37 billion).

sponded to the online survey showed

Quarter Economic Outlook).

industry reflects the business environ-

But here’s some good news for you:

growth compared to second quarter

Participants in the 2010 Shipments

ment. That’s valuable, even if the news

As the economy as a whole is recover-

2010 (index=58.9); growth over third

Study received their free copies of the

isn’t all good.

ing, so is the state of our industry.

quarter 2009 (index = 62.7), growth in

report in the last week of September.

In 2009, for example, the country

PMMI’s Third Quarter 2010 Purchas-

relation to initially scheduled projects

For all others, the report is available for

was still struggling with the Great Re-

ing Index and Fourth Quarter 2010

(index = 56.1), and growth in the fourth

purchase ($1,500 non-participating

cession at least for the first half of the

Economic Outlook illustrate that

quarter if current economic conditions

PMMI members; $3,500 non-mem-

year. You may recall the National Eco-

growth.

were maintained (index=59.6) (see the

bers). To purchase, and/or to partici-

nomic Review Board’s recent conclu-

PMMI’s Third Quarter 2010 Purchas-

Third Quarter 2010 Purchasing Index).

pate in the 2011 Shipments Study,

sion that the recession ended that June.

ing Index compares U.S. manufacturers’

And then there is PMMI’s Fourth

contact Paula Feldman, director of re-

projected packaging machinery expenses

Quarter Economic Outlook report,

search and surveys, PMMI: pfeld-

with the previous quarter, the same period

produced for us by the Institute for

man@pmmi.org or 703-516-0669. SD

PMMI shipments study forecasts growth According to the report, the packaging market continues to made headway. According to PMMI’s Shipments

largest members, those with annual

PMMI’s mid-sized members (those

Study 2010 business intelligence re-

revenues in excess of $20 million and

with annual revenues of $6 million to

port, packaging machinery dollar ship-

comprised of 20% of the total mem-

$20 million) generated 72% of their

ments in 2009 decreased by 12%

bership, accounted for 59% of dollar

annual revenues from machinery

compared to 2008 shipments. Also, exports of packaging machinery dollar shipments in 2009 decreased by 25% compared to 2008 exports, and exports

Annual growth of U.S. packaging machinery shipments 2001 to 20091

accounted for 17.5% of total shipments in 2009 compared to 20.5% in 2008. Backlog orders of packaging machinery dollar shipments in 2009 decreased

compared

with

comparable backlog orders at the end of 2008. On a percentage basis of total packaging machinery shipments, backlog orders accounted for 26% of total shipments in 2009 compared to 24% in 2008. Shipments in 2009 ($5.172) were at the lowest level last

shipments, 55% of export shipments,

sales and another 17% from parts

experienced in 2004 and 2005 when

and 61% of 2009 backlog orders in

sales. Smaller PMMI member compa-

shipments were projected at $4.96 bil-

2009. These companies generated

nies (with revenues under $6 million)

lion and $5.37 billion, respectively.

most of their annual revenue from

generated 74% of their annual rev-

The fluctuating industry impacted

two sources: machinery sales (52%)

enues from machinery sales and an-

PMMI member companies. PMMI’s

and parts sales (34%). By contrast,

other 15% from parts sales.

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PMMI Brings CannedWater4Kids to PACK EXPO The non-profit group delivers clean, safe water to children around the world. MMI is partnering

protection, it spoils; and without protec-

cause by using the can as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;poster childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

water to children everywhere. By visiting

with

CannedWa-

tion, drinking water can easily be contam-

to promote this need for children.â&#x20AC;?

www.cannedwater4kids.com, anyone can

ter4Kids, a non-

inated, too. I hope to align the packaging

All funds collected by CannedWa-

profit charity focused on

and processing industries around this

ter4Kids are used to help bring clean, safe

make a monetary contribution to their efforts. SD

delivering clean, safe water to children worldwide, at PACK EXPO International. The partnership will raise funds and awareness among the packaging and processing community of

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PMMI partners with the American Meat Institute The groups will work together on food safety and other mutual concerns.

MMI—the producer and owner

discussing ways to address mutual con-

PMMI and AMI also are discussing

of PACK EXPO—and the Ameri-

cerns such as safety standards and is-

conducting jointly sponsored pro-

can Meat Institute (AMI)—spon-

sues related to meat packaging and

grams at their respective events.

sor and producer of the International

processing. As part of the agreement:

•

“These programs will reinforce our

AMI will partici-

members’ mutual interests and add to

dustry Convention and Exposi-

pate in PMMI’s Allied

the considerable value of both PACK

tion—have announced a new

Association Program.

EXPO and AMI Expo,” says Yuska.

strategic partnership.

Additionally,

Meat, Poultry and Seafood In-

the

group is exhibiting at

“This partnership is very nat-

J. Patrick Boyle, AMI’s president and CEO, agrees.

ural, a great fit,” says Charles D. Yuska,

PACK EXPO 2010 in C-13 and has pro-

“PMMI and AMI members’ interests

president and CEO of PMMI. “That’s

moted the event and AMI participation

and concerns overlap in many places,”

especially true now that we’ve added

to its members.

says Boyle. “Working together, we can

“PMMI members make roughly

accomplish great things for both

60% of their sales to food manufactur-

processing solutions providers to the

•

PMMI will exhibit in the 2011 AMI

PMMI membership and the PACK

International

and

groups and the industries we all serve.”

ers,” notes Yuska. “So it only makes

EXPO exhibitor base. Clearly, this

Seafood Convention and Exposition

AMI members fall into three cate-

sense that AMI and PMMI sit down

stronger relationship between AMI and

(April 11-13, 2011; McCormick Place,

gories: They pack and process meat

and strategically consider mutual is-

PMMI will be mutually beneficial,”

Chicago) and promote its participation

and poultry; they are suppliers to

sues. We’re looking forward to work-

to PMMI members.

packers and processors; or they are

ing together to better serve our

otherwise involved in the meat and

members.” SD

While details of activities are in the planning stages, PMMI and AMI are

•

Meat,

Poultry

poultry industry.

To better serve the two groups,

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PACK EXPO at your fingertips The ChirpE app enables attendees to manage their show schedule via smartphone.

ith

EXPO’s

access to the floor plan—from a mo-

ChirpE app, getting

PACK

bile device—and for creating their

around

PACK EXPO agendas.

the

show

floor, scheduling meetings and

“You can also use your existing

finding exhibitors are right in the

mailing contacts and connections in

palm of your hand. The web-

LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to

based application for smart-

see who’s attending—which makes

phones delivers critical show

networking that much easier and

logistics directly to you.

more effective,” adds Egan. “Plus,

“It’s all about easy access,” says Tom Egan, vice president, in-

you won’t have to carry a buyer’s guide or floor plan.”

dustry services, PMMI. “ChirpE

My PACK EXPO interactive por-

is an award-winning app that

tals are available after you’ve regis-

combines social networks, in-

tered for the show. With your

cluding Facebook, professional

personal portal and ChirpE, you’ll

functionality and an interactive

have plenty of ways at your finger-

floor plan.”

tips to locate suppliers, schedule

Among other things, PACK EXPO attendees will be able to use ChirpE for real-time

booth appointments, consider the educational sessions and chat with industry peers. SD

Harpak, ULMA form packaging partnership The two firms have joined forces to serve a variety of packaging markets.

arpak Inc. has completed a merger with ULMA Packaging Systems (Booth S2436) to present a complete

line of packaging solutions for customers in the food, medical and industrial markets.

baggers. Demonstrations and showcases will include a

The newly renamed firm will present its complete

complete meal assembly line in their booth as well as

line of packaging equipment for the first time at PACK

a variety of other primary equipment for fresh and

EXPO. The range of products includes form/fill/seal

frozen food, produce, cheese, pet food, snack and bak-

equipment, tray sealers, flow wrap, shrink and vertical

ery and industrial applications. SD

Harpak-ULMA Packaging LLC Booth S2436 www.harpak.com

Visit Us at PACK EXPO, Booth N-4852

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PAC Green Den unites brands, packaging pros The matchmaking session enables attendees to pitch their green ideas to leading companies.

he inventive program, “Fast Tracking Sustain-

says

able Innovation,” takes place Tuesday, Nov. 2,

Yuska,

1:00 to 4:30 p.m, in room E-350 on Level 3 of the

and CEO of PMMI,

Lakeside Center. “It’s a combination reality show and panel discussion, and a great way to give knowledgeable buyers a look at exciting, new sustainable packaging solutions,”

Charles

president

the owner and producer

the

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EXPO trade shows. The Packaging Association of Canada (PAC) Green Den brings together the ingredients of successful reality television and business matchmaking. “Innovators” will present their solutions to a panel of experts with sustainability, regulatory and packaging experience, in front of a live audience of brand owners and retailers. After the expert panelists challenge the innovators and deliver constructive feedback, the audience will vote for a Best of Show winner. The three top winners will receive PAC Green Den Sustainable Awards. Innovators will conduct 15-minute private meetings with brand owners to discuss their creative offerings in greater depth. TerraCycle’s Tom Szaky will tell the firm’s story in

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Food packaging heats up with PACK EXPO purchase Garden Lites owner Elliott Huss visited PACK EXPO in 2008 and brought home a Econopacker case packing machine from ECONOCORP Inc. (Booth S230).

A frozen-meal firm is looking to repeat its success by shopping for new technology on the show floor.

hen Elliot Huss—COO of Gar-

keep up with growing demand,” says

collated and loaded into the case. The ma-

company saw return on investment al-

den Lites, a Jamaica, N.Y.-based

Huss. “We quickly realized that we had to

chine can run at speeds up to 2,400 car-

most as quickly, with significantly re-

manufacturer of vegetarian

bring in automated equipment to stream-

tons per hour. By integrating the two

duced changeover time and production

frozen dishes—traveled to PACK EXPO in

line our operation. In addition to speeding

pieces, rather than purchasing them indi-

volumes tripled.

2008, he purchased end-of-line equipment

the pace of production, it provided the

vidually, Garden Lites reduced the overall

ECONOCORP provided thorough on-

to automate the company’s packaging

benefit of letting us reallocate staff to

footprint of the system and saved precious

site training, which enabled Garden Lites

lines. The firm ended up reducing costs

more strategic tasks.”

floor space in the redesigned facility.

to troubleshoot potential difficulties and

and nearly tripling production. This year, Huss is hoping to repeat his success with a return to PACK EXPO 2010, searching

The Garden Lites team also purchased

Greater demand calls for greater capacity

overwrapping equipment from Kallfass

helped the company maintain its timesensitive production deadlines.

Packaging Machinery (Booth S1273).

“We have a team that is nearly 70

the show floor for new technology to help

Huss turned to PACK EXPO to find

The UNIVERSA 400 side sealer and COM-

people strong,” says Huss. “ECONO-

streamline operations and increase the ef-

the automated packaging solutions he

PACT 650 D shrink tunnel helped to fur-

CORP understood that we were eager

ficiency of his plant staff.

needed. Before heading to the show,

ther boost overall production speeds.

to get up and running as quickly as pos-

Demand grows for nutritious offerings

Huss visited the PACK EXPO website

The stainless steel UNIVERSA 400 offers

sible. They walked our staff through

(www.packexpo.com), where he was

fully automatic, continuous-motion opera-

the operational steps, making sure they

able to research equipment from vari-

tion and encoder controls to automatically

knew how to maximize its functionality

Garden Lites was founded with the

ous exhibitors. Armed with a list of op-

time the packaging of different products—a

for the best results.”

mission of delivering healthy meals

tions, he hit the show floor to examine

useful function for manufacturers or con-

without sacrificing taste and quality.

different end-of-line machines.

tract packagers aiming to reduce changeover

Looking ahead

The company uses all-natural, gluten-

“The show allowed me to expand my

between different product runs. The ma-

According to Huss, Garden Lites is

free ingredients to create low-calorie

understanding of manufacturing,” says

chine can operate at 85 cycles per minute in

well positioned for future growth, par-

fresh and frozen soufflés such as its

Huss. “With so many technologies in

applying a full over wrap with center-folded

ticularly as consumers continue to seek

Roasted Vegetable, Butternut Squash,

one place, I was able to evaluate equip-

film or flat film with center folder.

healthy, convenient meal options. Stay-

Spinach and Zucchini varieties. Garden

ment in action and see how it would

Designed to work with the UNIVERSA

ing ahead of the curve requires being at-

Lites also manufactures a selection of

help innovate my own line and enhance

400 overwrapper, the COMPACT 650 D

tuned to technology innovations that

low-calorie salad dressings and soups.

efficiency at our own plant.”

shrink tunnel is equipped with a chamber

will make production of its high-qual-

The company’s products can be found

As a result of the show,

featuring two successive con-

in several national chains, including

centric nozzle heating

To help accomplish this goal, Huss

system that transfers

is returning to PACK EXPO this year to

equipment, includ-

heat evenly into the

search for equipment that will further

film to maximize

increase production speeds, reduce

shrink capacity. The

costs and also support the company’s

Garden Lites upgraded

Publix, Stop & Shop, Wegman’s and

several

Whole Foods. As Garden Lites’s product range ex-

ity foods more efficient.

pieces

ing an integrated

panded, so did demand for its good-for-you

Spartan cartoner and

products. Eventually, capacity in its two

ECONOPACKER

New York facilities was maxed out. To boost

packing machine from ECONOCORP

production, the company required a full

Inc. (Booth S230). Highly satisfied

“We set very high standards for the

add innovation and effectively utilize our

renovation of its Jamaica, Queens, location.

with the quality of the equipment, Huss

equipment we purchase,” explains Huss.

most important resource which is our

In addition to rebuilding the facility from

determined that transitioning to a fully

“In addition to overall quality, we selected

staff,” Huss said. “Trade shows such as

the ground up at the existing location, Gar-

automated option would be a prudent

these technologies because they enabled us

PACK EXPO, offer the most efficient way

den Lites invested in capital equipment that

choice for increasing production.

to meet our automation goals and stay

to source the latest technologies and re-

within our budget.”

solve production challenges—and then get

would increase overall automation and

case

Designed to help reduce labor-inten-

film is shrunk tightly to even irregularly shaped products.

sustainability efforts. “We’ll always be looking for ways to

sive workloads, the all-stainless steel ma-

Installation of both pieces of equip-

back to business so we can focus on deliv-

“Casepacking had traditionally been a

chine features a fully automated conveyor

ment began almost immediately fol-

ering quality foods to consumers and keep

manual process, making it very difficult to

belt where product is automatically boxed,

lowing PACK EXPO. Huss reports the

expanding.” SD

maximize efficiency.

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PACK EXPO Career Center is on the job The resource looks to connect packaging industry talent with the right positions.

or two years, the Career Center at PackExpo.com has been the place to connect with

packaging innovators of the future, and student participation in the PACK EXPO trade show brings that connection to life. “PMMI’s Career Center is home to some of the best and brightest in the packaging industry,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “With so many graduating students at the show, it is a prime opportunity to take that connection to the next level.” PMMI’s Career Center combines the high-level audience of packexpo.com and the PACK EXPO trade shows with

For job searchers, the site offers

modern job board functionality to help

free and confidential resume posting,

manufacturers find the bright minds

the ability to save job listings for

that will keep their businesses compet-

follow-up and apply online, and an

itive for years to come.

online agent that lets them know

The online job board allows employers to post jobs, search for quali-

when a job that meets their criteria has been posted.

fied candidates based on specific job

“With PACK EXPO bringing an in-

criteria and set up an online agent to

creased focus on the packaging industry

automatically deliver the appropriate

and increased traffic for packexpo.com,

resumes.

the trade show marks an opportunity

In the past year, the Career Center

for maximum visibility,” says Yuska.

at PackExpo.com has shifted from a

To view current opportunities, or to

packaging exclusive job board to a

post a resume or job opening, visit

broader service, as part of the Manu-

www.packexpo.com and find the Ca-

facturing, Distribution, Transporta-

reer Center under the Industry

tion and Logistics Network. The

Resources tab. SD

partnership, which includes merging listings with other organizations, has helped the board grow to over 1,600 searchable resumes. “The audience for postings on the Career Center isn’t just large, it’s active,” adds Yuska. “More than 85% of registered job seekers have used the Career Center to apply for jobs, and the average job listing gets 376 views.”

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Processing Zone shows scores of solutions PMMI’s special exhibit area shows off integrated processing equipment, tools, and materials.

xhibit space in PACK EXPO

hibit area in McCormick’s Lakeside

systems approach their customers

2010’s Processing Zone sold

Center will include more than 150

want and need.”

out months before the event,

companies exhibiting in more than

according to PMMI. The special ex-

Goff’s Enterprises Inc. G2harshguard

70,000 sq. ft.

Those solutions are not limited to the Processing Zone, notes Pittas. More

“The sold-out status of The

than 20% of PACK EXPO exhibitors are

Processing Zone is a clear indi-

expected to display processing solutions.

cator of the processing indus-

With more than 1,600 companies signed

try’s support for PACK EXPO’s

up to exhibit, PACK EXPO International

integrated, total systems ap-

2010 will be the largest packaging and

proach,” says Jim Pittas, vice

processing event in the world this year.

president, trade shows, PMMI.

“The commitment from so many

“With processing solutions in-

leading processing suppliers demon-

tegrated directly into the show,

strates trust in the PACK EXPO

attendees have the entire pack-

brand and its ability to deliver the

aging supply chain at their fin-

right audience,” adds Pittas. “We ex-

gertips and exhibitors can

panded the PACK EXPO shows be-

provide the collaborative, total

cause attendees told us it is what they

need. Obviously, the industry agrees.” Below is the list of processing suppliers slated to exhibit at PACK EXPO this year. SD

Ludeca Inc. Vibxpert II

A & K Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6936

CESCO Magnetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7255

Fristam Pumps USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6532

JBT FoodTech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6555

A.R. Arena Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6652

CFS North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6852

G. J. Olney Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6514

Jiaozuo Zhuoli Stamping Material Co Ltd . . . . . .E7229

A1 Webcams Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7248

Colormasters LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6521

Gates Mectrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6758

Jowat Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7034

Abbott Plastics & Supply Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7208

Commercial Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6809

General Magnaplate Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7105

Key Technology Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7003

ABOX Automation Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7112

Corn Products Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6540

GGB Bearing Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6958

Kombis Canada Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6945

Accutech Packaging Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6843

Cornerstone Automation Systems Inc. . . . . . . . .E6518

Gleeson Constructors & Engineers LLC . . . . . . .E7214

Lasnek Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7226

ACE Controls Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6642

Cozzini Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7032

Goff's Enterprises Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7241

LM SpA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7244

Air Logic Power Systems LLC dba ALPS . . . . . .E6639

DayGlo Color Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6545

Grasselli-SSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7056

Ludeca Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6848

ALKAR-RapidPak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6632

DCI Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7203

Guangdong Highdream Intellectualized Machinery . . .E7055

Lyco Manufacturing Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6618

Allen Plastic Industries Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7212

Decade Products LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6629

Guangzhou Biao Ji Packing Equipment Co. Ltd . . .E6840

M.O. Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7134

American Extrusion Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6946

Desiccare Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6539

H.S. Crocker Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6620

Machine Builders and Design Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .E6803

Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA Inc. . . . . . . . . .E7052

Deville Technologies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6734

Haskell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6506

Machinery & Equipment Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7219

Aplix Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6556

Dimplex Thermal Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7005

Haynes Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6534

Magnuson Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6737

Arcall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6562

Double H Plastics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6624

Hendon & Redmond Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6932

MAMATA USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6658

Automation & Control Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6900

DSI Process Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6815

Hiroyuki Industries (M) SDN BHD . . . . . . . . . . . .E7012

Martin Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7211

B W Cooney & Associates Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7045

DSL Forming Collars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6512

Hosokawa Bepex GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6818

MASIPACK NORTH AMERICA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .E7159

Baker Perkins Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6942

Dubak Electrical Maintenance Corp . . . . . . . . . .E6908

HTSE Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6927

MATCON USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6761

Baldor Electric Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6726

Edlund Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6715

Hughes Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6832

Matrix Technologies Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6505

Bernal Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6503

EMUSA Envases Multiples S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6528

HydroCal Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7218

Meyer Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6615

BEST Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6634

Enertrols U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7224

Idaho Steel Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6839

MG America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6645

Blumer (USA) Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7155

Equitek S.A. de C.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7236

Igus Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6906

Milliken Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6767

BNP Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7040

Fenner Drives Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7008

Illig L. P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6824

Mitsuhashi Corp. / Flexco Pkg. Solutions . . . . . .E6924

Boss Packaging Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6511

Flex-Auto Industrial Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7238

IMETA srl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6915

National Bulk Equipment Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7039

Burke Industrial Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6903

Flottweg Separation Technology Inc. . . . . . . . . . .E7247

Industrial Molded Rubber Products . . . . . . . . . .E7204

Norland Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6846

Cambridge Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6834

Flux Pumps Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6566

Interex Trading and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7011

North Shore Strapping Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6564

CES / Foodlogistik U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6930

Food Safety Summit Resource Center . . . . . . . .E7040

Interstates Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6553

North Star Engineered Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6830

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Now Plastics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7222

Teepack Spezialmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG . . .E6728

Unitherm Food Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6718

Volkmann Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6928

Osram Sylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6722

THK America Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6724

UniTrak Corp. Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6925

Weatherchem Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6842

Pacemaker Packaging Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7201

Toshiba TEC America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6508

Urschel Laboratories Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6919

WEG Electric Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6622

Pacific Handy Cutter Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7253

Totani America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7025

Utien Pack Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6548

Westlund Engineering Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7209

Packaging Graphics LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6740

Toyo Machine Manufacturing Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . .E7156

Vac-U-Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7018

WRH Industries Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6654

Packaging Progressions Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7264

Ultra Flex Packaging Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6909

Van Der Graaf Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6858

York Saw & Knife Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7232

Packmate Co. Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7158

United Barcode Systems S.L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6739

VC999 Packaging Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6805

ZipnVent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7108

Parker Hannifin Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6825 PBI-Dansensor America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7058 Pentapack NA Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6522 Phoenix Packaging Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6836 Plastic Packaging Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6536 Polipa Plastic Packaging Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6552 Polychem Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7019 Prime Tag & Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6530 Printed Tapes Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7230 Proactive Technologies Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7263 Process Pigging Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7266 Process Plus, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7254 Promens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6519 QSI Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6525 QuikWater Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7260 REISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6603 Remcon Plastics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6821 Rice Lake Weighing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7009 Rollstock Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6827 Ross Technology Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7261 Rotary Concepts LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6537 Sandvik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6812 Schur Packaging Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7257 Scott Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6458 Seng Seng Plastic Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7239 SEW-Eurodrive Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7014 Shrinkfast Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6905 SIPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6628 Sipromac Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7109 SmartPac Verpackungssysteme GmbH . . . . . . .E6524 Solar Plus Co. Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7240 Specialty Blades Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7227 Sterling Electric Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7234 Storci S.p.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6808 StraPack Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6752 Structural Preservation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7252 Taghleef Industries LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7046 Taipak Enterprises Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6542 TCP Reliable Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6914 Tecmi Industrial S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6939

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All-Fill keeps on the sunny side A new solar roof helps combat energy costs while saving the planet.

eplacement of a 25-year-old roof led

The aged roof of the filling machine

President Glenn Edginton remembered a

to the continued greening of All-

manufacturer’s facility had to go. While

conversation he had recently had with a

Fill Inc. (Booth S326), Exton, Pa.

exploring new roofing options, All-Fill

friend. Edginton recalled that his colleague

When the roof atop its production facility began failing, All-Fill Inc. (Booth S326) went the green route by installing solar panels.

was considering adding solar energy to his business. The idea had been in the back of Edginton’s mind, and the need for a new

High Capacity Mass Flow Spiral Conveyor.

roof provided the perfect opportunity to explore the solar option further. “If we were going to have to replace the roof anyway, it only made sense to look into installing solar panels,” he says. “Obviously they are more sustainable from an energy standpoint, and the reusable energy would help combat future rate hikes from the electric company.” Three solar companies were contacted during All-Fill’s due diligence before the company finally settled on RMK Solar of Reading, Pa. “We decided on RMK because of their experience and know-how, and that’s what won them the business despite being significantly higher in price,” says Edginton. Since the installation was incorporating a reusable energy source, it also offered substantial rebates from the state and federal government. Once the order was placed, RMK had the solar panels installed in less than four months. The system consists

High Capacity Mass Flow

of 896 solar panels, each producing 22W yielding a total of 197.1kW. The

The new Ryson High Capacity Spirals are in response to our customers need to go higher and handle more weight. Our Spiral Conveyors need less floor space than conventional conveyors and are faster and more reliable than any elevator or lift. Our new high capacity mass flow spiral conveyors are designed to handle full and empty bottles, cans and jars. They can be delivered with 12”, 16” or 20” wide slats with capacities of up to 800, 1,200 2,000 units per minute respectively. They are available in powdered coated carbon steel, stainless steel and washdown versions. Quality and service come first at Ryson. We are the number one spiral manufacturer in the USA. For application assistance or more information, give us a call or visit www.ryson.com.

arrays are connected to a central inverter which, in turn, is connected to the facility’s main electrical service. It is estimated that the roof installation will provide up to 40% of the annual electrical usage for All-Fill’s plant. The system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the exhaust of a car driven over 6 million miles. The positive effect on the environment will be equal to

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more than 624,000 new trees. On July 14, All-Fill went live and began generating kilowatts from solar energy. Edginton expects the investment to be completely paid off in less than four years. SD

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Packaging pros talk training at PACK EXPO PMMI’s Technical Training Community of Practice brings OEMs and end users together.

hile trends come and go, there are

Sharepoint, wikis, blogs and face-to-face

a few things that remain relevant

training to engage their employees and

For more information about education

to packaging solutions providers

improve equipment reliability through

initiatives and the Technical Training

training and development efforts.”

Community of Practice contact Maria Ferrante: mferrante@pmmi.org or 703-2438555. SD

and purchasers alike. Training is one of these things, which is why PACK EXPO show producer PMMI has worked with manufacturers and consumer packaged goods firms (CPGs) alike to develop the Technical Training Community of Practice. “Training is where the promise of innovation meets the practical world of the plant floor,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president of education and workforce development at PMMI. “Without proper training, machinery can’t be run effectively or efficiently.” PMMI’s Technical Training Community of Practice is a collaborative effort by packaging machinery end users and OEMs to address common issues in training that can better prepare technicians on the plant floor to work with increasingly complicated modern machinery. The group, which meets periodically, includes representatives from consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) like Nestle Purina; ABInbev; Kraft; and OEMs such as MASSMAN Automation Designs LLC (Booth S766); Morrison Container Handling Solutions (Booth N3845); PIAB Inc. (Booth N4620); Pearson Packaging Systems (Booth S2206) and Oystar Jones (Booth S830) a division of R.A. Jones & Company, Inc. Recently, the Community of Practice met at the Nestle Purina facility in St. Louis, Mo., to discuss the use technology for training purposes. The event featured presentations on PMMI U e-learning initiatives and Mechatronics certificate programs, while other group members discussed potential applications for mobile learning, e-learning and video webcasting in their training routines. “PMMI and PMMI U are leaders in industry e-learning, but there are a lot of companies out there, both manufacturers and CPGs, who are doing some really innovative things with remote learning,” Ferrante adds. “Nestle Purina, for example, uses a variety of tools, including

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Classifying modular conveyor systems Defining the criteria of an effective modular conveyor can help ensure system success.

ype “modular conveyor” into any

to purchase AC or DC motors as mod-

Internet search engine and you’ll

ules that integrate with their system. Mo-

get a long list of manufacturers

tors sold as modules allow facilities to

that label their conveyors as modular.

have replacements on hand without hav-

Using a simple definition from the

ing to store a lot of extra equipment.

Merriam-Webster dictionary for modu-

Rearranged

lar, “constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and

The ability to rearrange appears to

variety in use,” it seems all conveyors

bear some similarity with the ability to

are modular in design.

interchange two pieces. However, the

However, in examining that definition,

ability to take several modules and

one might conclude the key term is “for

change their position or order takes the

flexibility.” Perhaps a more accurate defini-

concept of interchangeability a step further. When organizations expand prod-

tion of what manufacturers seek when searching for modular components is taken from the Encarta dictionary for

The modules of this Dynamic Conveyor Corp., (Booth S1449) conveyor system can easily be moved in the event of spill or maintenance.

uct

lines,

add

sophisticated

automation equipment to their line, en-

modular: “made up of separate modules

connect a wide variety of modules and

standardize conveyor systems used in

tire processes might need to be moved

that can be rearranged, replaced, combined

accessory modules that allow engineers

their plants, allowing them to call other

to another area, such as another floor.

or interchanged easily.” The latter defini-

the freedom to tweak production lines

facilities if they need a particular module.

Manufacturers should look for modu-

tion gives manufacturers straightforward

when necessary without the cost of a

From an engineering standpoint, au-

lar systems that are easily re-arranged

criteria to discern between authentic mod-

brand-new conveyor or the risk of losing

thentic modular conveyors are easy to re-

with snap-in-place technology that al-

ular systems that can be rearranged, re-

the conveyor’s integrity.

configure, allowing manufacturers to do

lows an array of configurations.

placed, combined and interchanged easily;

For systems to be considered authen-

more on their own without hiring outside

When rearranging work areas, some-

and systems that are simply pre-engineered

tic modular systems, the conveyor line

engineers. Because authentic modular sys-

times flow is reduced, leaving excess con-

and offer little or no ability to form differ-

should include hundreds of conveyor

tems are designed to be interchanged with

veyor parts. With authentic modular

ent structures or systems.

modules and accessories that are plug-

other equipment and have external drives,

systems, there is no reason for excess con-

and-play, and the modules should come

the systems’ programmability delivers the

veyor modules to go to waste. The excess

Combining modules

in a variety of lengths. While most man-

ability to interface with auxiliary equip-

parts can be re-utilized and reconfigured

To combine two things, you need to

ufacturers of pre-engineered “modular”

ment such as robotics.

for use in another area of the plant.

assume the things can be joined or

conveyors offer varying lengths, research

mixed. With engineering expertise, nearly

revealed that some of the shortest

Self-contained

Replaced

any piece of equipment can be altered to

lengths available were 18 in. long. Man-

When something is self-contained, it

In any manufacturing facility acci-

fit a process; however, the concept of

ufacturers that stay true to the premise

can function independently from other

dents occur from time to time. When

modularity supposes modules are easily

of true modularity offer lengths as small

equipment. Traditionally conveyor sys-

damage occurs to typical conveyors or

combined to form different structures.

as 6 in. in varying widths.

tems, even so-called modular systems,

pre-engineered modular systems, the en-

come with standard internal drives and

tire conveyor may need to be replaced and

motors, forcing engineers to battle with

can affect production for weeks. Authen-

Comparing pre-engineered modular conveyor systems to authentic reconfig-

Interchanging modules

urable modular systems is like compar-

“Interchangeable” means two or more

getting the controls to work within their

tic modular conveyor systems allow man-

ing Lincoln Logs to Legos. Lincoln Logs

things can be put in the place of another.

own system. With pre-engineered modu-

ufacturers to take modules from inactive

come in a limited amount of fixed-length

When making productivity improve-

lar systems, the conveyor is specified at

systems and put them in the place of

pieces with a standard groove that limits

ments or streamlining operator utiliza-

the factory and virtually inadaptable to

damaged modules with minimal down-

configuration choices, whereas Legos

tion, the ability to interchange modules to

new equipment. Authentic modular sys-

time. With most authentic systems, mod-

come in a variety of lengths, heights, and

alter work cell layouts is the ideal scenario

tems offer drive systems and motors that

ules can be purchased and replaced

supplementary pieces that can be

for manufacturers. With authentic mod-

are external, allowing engineers the op-

within 24 hours, so there’s no need to sac-

snapped together at staggered intervals

ular systems, modules can be added or

tion to purchase the motors with or with-

rifice one process for another.

to achieve a desired result.

subtracted without the need to purchase

out the drive system, giving them the

When choosing a conveying system

Just as Legos provide ultimate recon-

entirely new conveyors. Interchangeability

flexibility to use their existing controls to

manufactures should examine modular

figurability, the key factor in an authen-

also allows manufacturers to share equip-

manipulate the conveyors.

conveyors that have the ability to be re-

tic reconfigurable modular conveyor

ment between facilities. Some organiza-

system is the ability to connect and re-

tions

use

modular

conveyors

Authentic modular systems accommodate engineering departments’ desire

arranged, replaced, combined or interchanged easily. SD

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Getting the chemistry right Linoprint equipment from Griffin-Rutgers (Booth N3105) helps a German chemicals firm manage demand-driven, multicolor label printing.

Satisfying customers

he European Union directive on a

AG (Heidelberg) who is showing equip-

had to support optimum, multi-color

global uniform system for classify-

ment in the Griffin-Rutgers (Booth

label printing. For efficiency reasons, this

To achieve optimum print results, the

ing and labeling chemicals—the

N3105) at PACK EXPO 2010.

preferably had to be done in a single pass,

surface properties of the print substrate

reliably, quickly, and at low cost. The print

and the ink used had to be adapted pre-

image needed to be smudge- and weath-

cisely to Merck’s requirements. To ensure

“globally harmonized system” or GHS— will come into force in December 2010 fol-

Stepping up

lowing a lengthy transitional period.

Depending on capacity utilization,

erproof and able to withstand acids as well

particularly high print image quality and

Labels will then need to display uniform,

Merck KGaA manufactures between

as solvents, i.e. it had to be highly resistant

good adhesive properties for the ink on the

multicolor pictograms—for example, in-

200,000 and 450,000 labels a day for its own

to a wide range of liquids and chemicals.

substrate, Linoprint joined forces with

stead of the hazard symbols previously

production operations. Since June 2009, a

used. For some time, this has been a reason

growing proportion of this has been per-

for companies in the chemical industry

formed using Linoprint printing systems.

Merck and a coating manufacturer to de-

Intensive testing

velop a special coating for processing un-

Using these criteria, Held and his team

printed labels directly at the manufacturer.

such as German firm Merck KGaA to re-

“Up until 2009, we worked exclusively

spent six months extensively testing print

If different substrates are to be printed in

think their label production requirements

with thermotransfer printers that we

solutions from various suppliers. In the

the future using the DriveLine B systems,

and find new solutions. Since 2009, the

adapted to our own needs,” explains Di-

end, they opted for DriveLine B systems

the substrate manufacturer will receive a

Darmstadt-based company has been using

eter Held, who heads the packaging logis-

from Linoprint. DriveLine B met all the re-

specification from Merck with details of

Linoprint DriveLine B printing systems

tics department at Merck. In a process

quirements of the specifications and

the surface properties required.

with digital drop-on-demand inkjet tech-

that sometimes involved long delivery pe-

scored particularly well in terms of pro-

Adopting an equally customer-

nology. Linoprint is part of the Equipment

riods, the labels were provided in a

curement and running costs. The four-

specific approach, Linoprint developed

division of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

preprinted format, put into storage and

color printing systems use a resolution of

interfaces for the production workflow

then printed with product-specific mark-

360 dpi. The print width is 144mm for web

that enable seamless integration of Dri-

ings in a single color using thermotransfer

widths of up to 150mm. The maximum

veLine B systems into the existing IT in-

printing—not a very efficient solution, es-

substrate speed is 25 m/min. The system

frastructure. The printing systems can be

pecially because in some cases storage

was adapted precisely to Merck’s require-

operated easily, as the software clearly

costs were high and a protective coating

ments thanks to the modular DriveLine

specifies the operations to the machine

needed to be applied to labels in a further

concept. Printing can be performed from

operator. Production does not need to be

operation to make them scratch-, acid-

reel to reel, or from reel to production.

interrupted for a changeover between

“From the day we submitted our spec-

two jobs with the same label format, as

“During our preparations for GHS, it

ifications to Linoprint, it took some time

the machine displays the exact point on

quickly became clear we would need a differ-

until the finished machines were in use at

the cutting table where the two jobs need

ent printing system in the future,” says Held.

our company,” says Held. “Linoprint dealt

to be separated. Two reel unwinders lo-

with our requirements in remarkable de-

cated one above the other enable formats

and solvent-resistant.

Quality and flexibility

tail and incorporated them into the design

to be changed in just a few minutes. The

However, it isn’t just legal provisions

of the DriveLine B systems. The systems

printing systems prevent material waste

that determine the demands Merck places

also had to be integrated into our produc-

and, when job changes are made, print

on label printing systems. “The quality of

tion environment and adapted to our label

from the very first label on the reel.

the label also reflects the quality of our

layouts. The collaboration with Linoprint

products,” explains Held, and the demands

was effective and a real partnership.”

No going back

on print quality are correspondingly high.

The first DriveLine B systems went

Staff assigned to operate the new ma-

The finished labels also need to be made

into operation in July/September 2009. A

chines were fairly skeptical at first. Lino-

available to production within the shortest

further system followed in May 2010 to

print service technicians were on-site in the

possible time. Merck cannot afford long de-

expand the existing capacity. Today, Lino-

initial phase and made the familiarization

livery times for preprinted labels that, in the

print printing systems at Merck produce

phase far smoother. “Staff very quickly

worst case, may be needed at short notice.

around 70% of all labels. Overall, the

learned to appreciate the print quality and

Flexibility is called for. “And we can only

Merck product portfolio comprises

easy operation of the DriveLine B ma-

manage large volumes of labels if our sys-

around 25,000 different item pack num-

chines,” explains Held. Linoprint service

tems run without interruption,” adds Held.

bers. The width of the labels varies from

technicians can access the machines di-

Format changes need to be completed in

23 to 145mm. From the fourth quarter of

rectly using the Remote Service facility

minimal time and systems need to run at

2010 onwards, two further DriveLine B

and, if necessary, quickly identify sources

the maximum possible print speed.

systems will also print aluminum foils for

of error and resolve these online or by

the pharmaceutical sector.

means of a service call-out. SD

Under GHS, the new print solution

AUTOMATIC

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Students go head-to-head in Amazing Packaging Race Teams of future packaging professionals will compete in tasks around the PACK EXPO show.

n an effort to provide packaging

exhibitors and attendees, all while

Amazing Packaging Race at PACK

tional hosts more than 600 packaging

students an opportunity to fully ex-

learning and interacting with new tech-

EXPO International 2010.

students from across North America,

plore the show floor, interact with

nologies, PMMI will be launching The

Every year, PACK EXPO Interna-

giving them an opportunity to network with, and learn from, industry leaders. “PACK EXPO International is the world’s largest packaging and processing classroom,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president of education and workforce development at PMMI. “The Amazing Packaging Race is an activity designed for the packaging students that will give them an invaluable opportunity to interact with our PACK EXPO exhibitors and attendees, who will also benefit by having a chance to network with the next generation of industry leaders.” The premise of the Amazing Packaging Race, sponsored by Nordson Corp. (Booth S730), is for packaging students to visit participating exhibitor booths and complete tasks of varying difficulty in order to earn points—the team with the most points at the end of the contest wins. The competition will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 3. Students will be broken out into teams and have a three hour timeframe to compete. At the close of the contest, participating teams will gather at the Nordson Corp. booth to determine the winner. Each member of the winning team will walk away with a new iPad. Student teams will navigate the contest with the use of Foursquare, an internet based geo-location tool, and will utilize a number of tools such as the PACK EXPO product locators. “It is important for PMMI to engage our packaging students with the show exhibits,” says Chuck Yuska, PMMI president and CEO. “By coordinating this activity between students, exhibitors and attendees, we are providing them with an opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with leaders in the packaging and processing industry, giving them a hands-on learning experience.” SD

Congratulations to PMT Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010

Packaging Line of the Year

The following suppliers are proud to be part of Hormel Foods for Progressive Packaging LLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award winning line. All PACK EXPO attendees are welcome to hear how this world-class packaging line came together during a special conference session on Monday in room S104A at 2 p.m. Stop by the PMT booth for your ticket.

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Hormel Foods for Progressive Processing LLC named Packaging Line of the Year The first LEED-certified refrigerated food processing facility’s new packaging line increased efficiency by 33%.

MT Magazine (Booth S1379) congratulates

multinational

manufacturer and marketer of

food products Hormel Foods on winning the sixth annual PMT Packaging Line of the Year Award for its Progres-

aging industry’s most prestigious

sive Processing LLC automated and sus-

recognition of packaging line innova-

tainable packaging line installed at its

tion and engineering excellence.

Dubuque, Iowa, facility.

Several new innovations were

Presented since 2005, PMT’s Packag-

made to Progressive Processing’s

ing Line of the Year Award is the pack-

packaging line. In the fill and seal

s p e c i a l t y

c o n v e y o r s

SpiralVeyor® SVM unique features: ■ Mass flow (de)elevator ■ Cans, glass and PET bottles ■ Space saving concept ■ Accumulation features ■ Exceeding 60.000 bph ■ Elevation over multiple floorlevels possible with one continuous belt. See www.SpiralVeyor.com

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phone (877) 800 1634 email info@ambaflex.com

area, for example, a Multipond

spects each seal area for foreign mate-

(Booth N425) scaling system is used

rial before sealing, and once the con-

where ingredients previously had

tainer is sealed, it goes through an x-ray

been hand-filled. In addition, there is

system which inspects for foreign ma-

a fourth-generation Raque Food Sys-

terial in the product.

tems (Booth S2440) line that can

Progressive Processing LLC was

seal 240 microwave meal trays per

originally designed to meet increasing

minute; it uses servo motors and con-

demand for Hormel Compleats mi-

trols to track containers throughout

crowaveable meals. However, Hormel

the system. This line is a huge im-

Foods recognized the new facility was

provement in efficiency over the third

much more than a place to produce the

generation machine that sealed 180

microwavable meals—it was an oppor-

trays per minute, and certainly a great

tunity for the company to invest in a

advancement from the early technol-

community with a state-of-the-art facil-

ogy that debuted in the 1980s and

ity that would not only bring jobs to

filled just 10 to 15 trays per minute.

the local area, but also showcase

The Engineering Research and Development team at Hormel Foods also

Hormel Foods’ commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability.

developed a machine specifically for

It was built according to the Leader-

Progressive Processing that visually in-

ship in Energy and Environmental De-

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sign (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council for environmentally sustainable construction. Since its completion it was awarded LEED Gold, one of the the first manufacturing plants and the only refrigerated food processing facility to be LEED certified at any level. The new facility will use at least 25% less energy and water than a plant built to meet current building codes and industry standards. The facility was also constructed using materials with more than 36% recycled content. Right now, the facility is operating only one production line, but it was built for future growth. By the end of 2010 Hormel expects an additional canning line and the facility has capacity to hold two additional lines once the canning line is installed. Company representatives will accept the award at a special Conference at PACK EXPO session on Monday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. The winning line will also be the subject of PMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s November/December 2010 cover story. PMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Packaging Line of the Year Award is open to lines that have been installed or renoeditors and Editorial Advisory Board members evaluate entries on criteria including the packaging lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contribution to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business plan, the level of innovation in pack-

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PMMI U broadens e-learning opportunities The group’s roster of web-based courses now includes “Basic Electrical Components.”

MMI U announces its latest e-learn-

introduces the principles of electricity and

“This course is a natural progression

president of education and workforce de-

ing course: “Basic Electrical Com-

explains the functionality of electrical com-

from our ‘Basic Mechanical Compo-

velopment, PMMI. “The material in this

ponents.” This training module

ponents typical to packaging machinery.

nents’ course,” says Maria Ferrante, vice

course runs the gamut from an introduction to the properties of electricity to troubleshooting electrical issues.” The online self-study course begins with an explanation of what electricity is, how it works and delves into preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. It also covers common electrical components such as switches, fuses and circuit breakers, transformers, electric motors, heaters, relays, solenoids and linear force actuators, static eliminators, sensors, control systems and motion control systems. Short quizzes following each unit ensure students understand the material before moving to the next topic, and a mastery test at the end assesses each participant’s understanding of the subject as a whole. Like every course in PMMI U’s catalog, “Basic Electrical Components” can be accessed anywhere a student has an Internet connection. The learning module—and a preview—are online at www.pmmi.org. To access them, click the PMMI U button in the left-hand navigation. “Convenience is a major concern for many line workers or maintenance personnel, who often work second or third shift,” adds Ferrante. “PMMI U helps provide access to training materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” PMMI U and the programs it develops are part of PMMI’s long-term, multifaceted dedication to serving the industry through education and workforce development. In addition to the PMMI U programming, PMMI provides more than $110,000 annually to fund scholarships to packaging schools and students, and it produces workshops, seminars and conferences to develop the skills of the packaging industry workforce. SD

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GMA Manufacturing Excellence Conference at PACK EXPO The grocery conference is making its debut during this year’s PACK EXPO event. he Grocery Manufacturers Association

sive manufacturing conference that will deliver

(GMA) is partnering with the Packing

new and innovative solutions for our industry’s

Machinery Manufacturers Institute

most pressing issues,” notes Pamela G. Bailey,

(PMMI) and co-locating the first ever Manu-

president and CEO of GMA. “By partnering with

facturing Excellence Conference during PACK

PMMI, our goal is to provide GMA members and

EXPO International 2010.

all of our industry partners a forum where we can

The Manufacturing Excellence Conference

work to align manufacturing, engineering, and

will deliver two days of education on topics

plant management problem solving in

including product safety, sustainability and

the critical areas of product safety, sus-

operational reliability. The event will be held

tainability and operational reliability.”

Monday, Nov. 1 and Tuesday, Nov. 2, as part

The conference’s three tracks—oper-

of the four-day PACK EXPO conference and

ational reliability, product safety and

exhibition.

sustainability—are critical to brand

“We are extremely pleased to have the leading trade association that represents the world’s food,

ucation from GMA’s Manufacturing

owners’ success, notes Charles D.

Excellence Conference.”

Yuska, president and CEO of PACK

beverage and consumer packaged goods companies

“GMA is pleased to be working

to co-locate this important event during PACK

with PMMI to co-locate the Manufac-

“For brand owners, including GMA

EXPO International,” says Charles. D. Yuska, presi-

turing Excellence Conference with

member companies, PACK EXPO is the

dent and CEO of PMMI. “GMA member companies

place to come for technologies to create

such as Kraft, Georgia Pacific, Coca-Cola, Unilever

PMMI PACK EXPO International. The Grocery Manufacturers PMMI PACK EXPO International Assn. President/CEO

and The Hershey Co. attend PACK EXPO Interna-

Trade Show, with more than 1,600 ex-

tional to find the latest in processing and packaging solutions, and now can benefit from world class ed-

Monday, Nov. 1 General Session 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Pamela G. Bailey says that PACK EXPO offers “innovahibitions and over 45,000 attendees, is tive solutions” for her the perfect venue to host a comprehen- group’s members.

efits will inform their decisions and increase the value of their trip.”

that’s what manufacturers are constantly

ers? Visionary leaders, that’s who! In

must be accommodated? Hear from a

striving to do when it comes to anticipat-

this keynote address, hear from an in-

panel of consumer products manufac-

ing market signals and consumer shop-

dustry leader who turns vision into ac-

turers on how they are managing these

ping patterns and their potential effect

tion and drives quality and excellence in

challenges and making advances in ef-

on “green” manufacturing. A retailer-

manufacturing down through the entire

fective lot tracking in their companies.

manufacturer panel will share their “mar-

down to the feet on the ground.

ket-to-manufacturing” success stories

Track: Sustainability

pertaining to nearly half of all shoppers who gravitate to green when shopping.

Track: Product Safety

Topic: Downstream Consumer Trends’ Effect On Upstream Manufacturing

Speaker: Alan Wilson, President and CEO, McCormick

says Yuska. “The extra educational ben-

when there are so many variables that

lence: From the Top Down to the Feet on the Ground

and implement necessary innovations,”

ations of the leading CPG manufactur-

organization—all the way from the top Topic: Manufacturing Excel-

EXPO producer PMMI.

4:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

& Company

Track: Operational Reliability

Moderator: Jeanne von Zastrow; Senior Director, Sustainability and Indus-

Topic: Pursuit of Overall Equipment

Manufacturing excellence

Topic: Advances in Effective Lot Tracking

try Relations; Food Marketing Institute

Efficiency

in today’s food, beverage and

Speaker: Mike Hayes, Director, Food

Speakers: Wesley Bean, Senior Direc-

consumer products compa-

Safety and Quality, Del Monte Foods

tor, Strategic Sourcing, Winn-Dixie

Company

Stores, Inc.; Ellen Feeney, Vice President,

cluding product safety, sustainability,

A significant challenge facing food

Responsible Livelihood, White Wave

globalization, consumer demands, tech-

manufacturers today is the effective lot

Foods; Michele Halsell, Managing Di-

nology, and heightened competition for

tracking and identification of product,

rector, Applied Sustainability Center,

Speakers: Rob Aleksa, Machine Control Section Head, Procter and Gamble; Mel Bahr, Founder, MGS Machine; Jeff Russell, TPM Coach for Controls and Automation, PepsiCo Americas Beverages

resources. But just exactly how are these

especially in a continuous flow produc-

University of Arkansas; Kim Lymn, Sen-

Margin protection through more ef-

drivers impacting manufacturing and

tion environment. But just how should

ior Manager, Packaging, Target

who is driving them deep into the oper-

batches be identified and designated

nies is being driven by many factors in-

Getting ahead of the “green” curve—

fective manufacturing operations is a Continued on page 34

SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE LINE

IN CHICAGO Welcome to PACK EXPO International 2010! Get ready to ﬁnd the integrated solutions you need as processing, packaging and converting come together right here. Enjoy all the new show features we have debuting in Chicago to deliver you buying, networking and learning opportunities like never before. ■ More than 1,600 exhibitors from across the entire industry supply chain ■ 45,000 industry colleagues from 110+ countries ■ New conference sessions from GMA, IoPP, FTA and PAC ■ New pavilions including The Processing Zone, Confectionery Pavilion and DistriPak Pavilion ■ An expanded Brand Zone, formerly the Containers & Materials Pavilion …and lots more! Make the most of your time here with the My PACK EXPO planning tool on www.packexpo.com

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key focus for consumer products com-

Moderator: Bob Brackett, Ph.D., Vice

facility re-inspection, and allocation of

Moderator: John Blanchard, Research

panies today. Avoiding costly produc-

President and Director, National Cen-

inspection resources based on risk pro-

Director, Life Sciences and CPG Indus-

tion line stoppage for equipment

ter for Food Safety and Technology

files of food facilities.

tries, ARC Advisory Group

maintenance and changeovers due to

Speakers: Dane Bernard, Vice President,

new manufacturing requirements is a

Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Key-

valuable tool in pursuit of these im-

stone Foods; Matilda Freund, Senior Di-

provements. Hear how some manufac-

rector, Food Safety, Kraft Foods Inc.; Joe

turers are driving costs out of their

Levitt, Partner, Hogan Lovells

Speakers: Peter De Moerloose, MES

Track: Product Safety

Process

Business

Development,

Siemens Product Lifecycle Manage9:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

ment Software, Inc.; Mark Hanley, Global GE/OEE Program Manager,

operations through more robust equip-

Some manufacturers are already ex-

Topic: Meeting and Managing the Myr-

Kraft Foods Global, Inc; Jeff Russell,

ment that improves consistency and

periencing it and many more are likely

iad Food Safety Certification Require-

TPM Coach for Controls and Automa-

harmonization of machines, reduces

to in the near future—the effects of a

ments for CPG Manufacturing Plants

tion, PepsiCo Americas Beverages

training requirements, improves verti-

new world of FDA food safety over-

Speaker: Greg Flickinger, Director of

cal and horizontal integration and re-

sight. So just how do consumer prod-

Manufacturing, Lance, Inc.

quires less troubleshooting.

ucts

Tuesday, Nov. 2 General Session 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

As the intermediary between business systems and the factory floor,

their

Today’s consumer products manu-

Manufacturing Execution Systems per-

expectations of the impending impact

facturers face a variety of plant certifi-

form a vital function linking the two.

of the 2009 FDA Food Safety Modern-

cations, standards, guidelines and

The goal is a fully integrated plant floor

ization Act, specifically at plant level? A

practices including cGMP, GFSI,

in the factory of the future. While the

stakeholder panel composed of regula-

HACCP, and ISO, just to name a few.

food and beverage industry continues

tory and food, beverage and consumer

Learn how some of these manufactur-

to make a strong push in the adoption

products manufacturing professionals

ers are successfully navigating and im-

of these automation technologies, chal-

companies

manage

will address some of the Act’s key com-

plementing these requirements while

lenges remain. Hear from a panel of

Topic: Welcome to the New World of

ponents including facility hazard eval-

not losing site of their desired effect—

CPG companies that has some valuable

FDA Food Safety Modernization!

uation and preventive controls, food

safe, quality products.

lessons to share regarding successful implementation of MES that is driving

Track: Sustainability

costs out and efficiencies in.

Topic: Upstream Migration of “Green”

Track: Product Safety

Requirements for Suppliers Speakers: Bruce Cords, Ph.D., Vice

3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.

President, Environment, Food Safety and Public Health, Ecolab USA; Jon

Topic: Successful Raw Materials Sourc-

Doering,

ing in Today’s Global Procurement En-

Director,

Environmental

Health and Safety, The Schwan Food

vironment

Co.; Willie Johnson, Associate Director,

Speakers: Industry Panel

Global Product Supply Sustainability, Procter & Gamble

Among the most critical challenges facing consumer products companies

Several of the industry’s largest retail-

in the global raw materials marketplace

ers have instituted “green” requirements

are supplier integrity and product qual-

for consumer products manufacturers

ity and availability. In many cases the

who, in turn, are now looking to their

products they seek are more limited,

suppliers to submit evidence of their sus-

higher priced and more varied in qual-

tainability initiatives as well. Require-

ity. A panel of manufacturers will share

ments range from reductions in energy,

case studies of how they’ve overcome

waste and air pollutants to “eco-friendly”

these challenges in a way that provides

sourcing, labor practices and safety for

steady sourcing, budget consciousness,

employees and community. Hear from a

quality products and consumer recep-

panel of retailers, manufacturers and up-

tiveness.

stream suppliers who will share how they’ve met the challenges of “green” re-

Track: Sustainability

quirements throughout the supply chain. Topic: Some Lessons Learned in Imple-

Track: Operational Reliability

menting Lean-to-Green Manufacturing in Plants

Topic: Manufacturing Execution Sys-

Speakers:

tems: Advances in Successful Imple-

Manager and Sustainability Manager,

mentation

Sunny Delight Beverages Co.; Bob

Amber

Brovak,

HSE

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Speaker: Kevyn Renner, Senior Tech-

turing in the consumer products and

facturing professionals. Learn from

ager, Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Ellen Iobst,

nology Consultant, Chevron Global

packaged goods industry. Working

a virtual world visionary about the

Senior Vice President, Manufacturing

Manufacturing

in virtual space can overcome time

Real Asset Virtualization Environ-

and Technology, Sunny Delight Bever-

Figuring out the future through

zones, speed trials and learning cy-

ment

ages Co.; David Prybylowski, Sustain-

modeling and simulation has trans-

cles, save time and money, improve

avatars and 3-D manufacturing pos-

ability

formed industries like defense, avia-

speed-to-market, foster innovation

sibilities evolving out of the online

tion and automotive and now stands

and create a whole new way of work-

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featuring

manufacturing

turing is one thing, actually doing it is quite another. While many consumer products companies have made significant strides in lean manufacturing, most are struggling with the challenges to make lean green. Hear from a panel

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Track: Operational Reliability

Topic: Workforce Development: What Got You Here, Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Get You There Speakers: Jennifer McNelly, Senior Vice President, The Manufacturing Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers; Pamela Stroko, Vice President, Management and

Organizational

Development,

Kraft Foods Inc.; D. Joel Whalen, Ph.D., Effective Communications, Kellstadt Center for Sales Leadership, DePaul University According to a recent survey on the American manufacturing workforce, a

high-skilled, flexible workforce ranked second in a list of the top three drivers of future business success in the next two to three years. However, the study also finds that many companies rely on traditional approaches and old tactics

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difference and hear from practitioners

who have put them into action with improved results.

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Winding technology directly in the drive A new technology from Siemens (Booth N3746) integrates winding directly into drive systems. t first glance, winding and un-

response and cycle times can be more

winding paper, foil, wire or tex-

quickly and precisely realized in an

tiles is just an inconspicuous

open-loop control or closed-loop con-

part of many industrial production

trol, which increases the productivity

processes. However, looking at the

and/or the winding quality, depending

process in greater detail reveals that this

on the particular application.

step is extremely important in determining product quality. Winding and unwinding must be handled with con-

Winding with or without tension sensors

sideration given to the speed of the

A winder solution generally com-

winder, the control processing times

prises a winder drive, web and tension

and the implementation of that control

sensors. The task is to wind or unwind

scheme into the overall machine de-

the web with a defined tension,

sign, to achieve greater efficiency.

whereby the roll diameter continually

Criteria for selecting a suitable control concept Control concept

Open-loop tension control

Direct tension control with dancer position control via speed correction

Direct tension control with load cell via torque limits

Direct tension control with load cell and speed correction

Information regarding tension actual value sensing

No tension actual value sensing required

Intervenes in the material web routing; material can be stored

Sensitive to overload; does not intervene in the web routing

Roll ratio Dmax/Dcore

Up to approx. 10:1, good dv/dt compensation and friction required

From experience, up to approx. 15:1

From experience, up to approx. 15:1, precise dv/dt compensation required

Tension range Zmax/Zmin

Up to approx. 6:1 for good compensation of friction and dv/dt

Can only be changed for adjustable dancer roll support

Up to approx. 20:1 for precise dv/dt compensation

Roll ratio, tension range Dmax/Dcore x Zmax/Zmin

Generally, up to 40:1

Depends strongly on the version of the dancer roll support, up to approx. 40:1

Up to 100:1, significantly depends on the tension actual value signal

Web velocity

Up to 600 m/min for good compensation

Up to over 2000 m/min

Up to 2000 m/min for precise dv/dt compensation

Up to over 2000 m/min

Control concept preferred when processing…

Sheet steel, textiles, paper

Rubber, cable, wire, textile, foil, paper

Paper, thin foils

Elastic materials

Electronically-controlled AC drives

changes. The electronic drive system

offer an efficient means of executing a

calculates the actual diameter using

wide range of winding tasks. These

several system variables to control the

drives are already an integral part of

motor speed and keep the tension of

Drive Control Chart (DCC) forms the

Taper tension characteristic

most modern production equipment

the material web constant. To achieve

basis for the standard application.

This is used if the material tension

and systems; why not use the configur-

this, the velocity of the web and the

This is a module of the graphic drive

should decrease as the diameter of the

ing/engineering tools already available

winder shaft speed must be known at

engineering tool “Starter,” found on

roll being wound increases. The taper

to implement winder tasks?

all times. If the highest quality tension

the Sinamics S120 family. Based on

tension characteristic is dependent on

The engineers at Siemens (Booth

regulation is needed, severe demands

the available information, Siemens

the actual diameter of the roll.

N3746) asked themselves precisely the

are placed on the performance and ten-

drive specialists have formulated a

same question. The answer: a standard

sion precision, so it makes sense to use

DCC for winder applications. Using

“winder” application that has now been

additional sensors—for instance, dancer

this programming language, relevant,

designed into the current generation of

position control or load cells.

multi-instance

capable

Controller adaptation Using this function, the tension

function

controller gain can be adapted as a

Sinamics S120 drives. This standard ap-

The standard application described

blocks can be easily interlinked by

function of the diameter, plus the gain

plication can be used to quickly and

here is designed for common center

simply dragging them from a stan-

of the speed controller in the drive can

flexibly address demanding tasks, on a

winders with a central shaft to drive the

dard library and dropping them into

be adapted as a function in moment of

new design or retrofit of a printing

roll. From a control perspective, this is

the chart. Users need only to parame-

inertia on the roll being wound. This

press, converting machine, packaging

more challenging than a surface

terize the specific units such as the

means even large build-up ratios can be

line, wireforming station, coiled metal,

winder, but is the more effective of the

material velocity and acceleration,

easily accommodated.

textile or other processing line.

two, as it is a much simpler version, at

then define the closed-loop control

least from a mechanical perspective.

technique. This standard application

Implementing the winder applica-

Acceleration feed-forward

tion directly into the drive system has a

The standard application supports

then calculates all the signals required

Quickly responding to velocity

basic advantage over an external con-

various control techniques, including

to control the winder axis, such as

changes, a compensation torque can be

troller—namely, it relieves the higher-

open-loop torque control, direct ten-

speed, torque and torque limits, then

switched to the drive while accelerating

level, open-loop control of arithmetic

sion control with dancer position con-

integrates the specific winder func-

and decelerating the material. This com-

tasks. As a consequence, engineering re-

trol and speed correction, as well as

tions required for the job.

pensation torque comprises the variable

sources are available for other tasks. Ad-

tension force control with torque lim-

ditionally, a control system with a lower

iting—respectively with speed correc-

and constant moments of inertia. This

Diameter calculator

prevents tension dips or excessive tension

performance and price point can be

tion (see sidebar). This means that the

This function is used to convert the

used. In any case, a high proportion of

standard application addresses ap-

web velocity into the corresponding

feed-forward is usually required for

the communication load between the

proximately 90% of all winder applica-

motor speed. The actual diameter is ob-

open-loop tension control, but also for

control system and the drive is elimi-

tions found in the industry today.

tained from the ratio of the web set-

tension control using a load cell.

nated. As a result, the associated faster

The recently developed Siemens

point velocity to actual speed.

when the velocity changes. Acceleration

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Closed loop control technique When high precision is a must.

For tension control with dancer

cell and speed correction, the tension

roll and speed correction, the web is

is detected using a load cell and is fed

routed over a dancer roll. The dancer

to the tension controller as actual

roll attempts to deflect the material

value. However, in this case, the ten-

with a defined force. This deflection

sion controller output acts as a veloc-

Various tension control tech-

important factor with open-loop con-

(dancer roll position) is detected

ity correction value on the speed

niques are the core of this standard

trol is the precise compensation of

using an analog sensor or encoder.

controller. Accelerating torque, fric-

winder application. Open-loop ten-

the friction and acceleration torques,

The dancer roll position controller,

sion control is commonplace today,

so the feed-forward torque setpoint

in tandem with the drive speed con-

because sensors are not required. This

comes as close as possible to the re-

troller, corrects the position actual

mode of operation is as follows: The

quired material tension.

value of the dancer roll to track the po-

tion torque and tension force are supplied as a feed-forward.

Friction compensation

tension setpoint is multi-

sition setpoint (for example, the

Friction losses can be simply compen-

plied by the actual radius of

dancer roll center position). To do this,

sated using a function with ten interpo-

the roll being wound and the

the position controller enters a veloc-

lation points. These are determined

result is directly input as

ity correction setpoint into the speed

when commissioning the system. On a

torque limit value. This

controller. When dancer rolls with

Siemens Sinamics S120 drive, for exam-

means the motor torque lin-

pneumatic loading are used, dancer

ple, there is an option for automatically

early increases as the diame-

tension can be regulated via the taper

recording these points.

ter increases and the tension

tension characteristic feature. The

is kept constant by saturat-

dancer roll can simultaneously serve as

ing the speed controller. An

Open loop tension control

Jogging

a storage area (buffer) for the web and

In the jog mode, either a path ve-

it also provides a damping action, for

locity setpoint can be directly entered

instance, on â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of roundâ&#x20AC;? material

via the interface or one of two fixed

rolls, on layer jumps (when winding

jog setpoints can be selected.

cables) or when changing rolls. For the closed-loop tension control with load cell using torque limits, the

Web break detection The web break detection is active when the tension control is switched on and, depending on the control type, is configured in various ways. After a web break, the diameter

computer

stopped,

tension operation is disabled and the tension controller enable is withdrawn. Dancer position control

With the functions listed above, all the necessary resources are avail-

material tension is directly sensed using

able to efficiently implement individual

the tension transducer and is appropri-

winding applications within a ma-

ately controlled. Similar to the open-

chineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive system, all in a form that

loop tension control, the speed

is relatively simple to learn. As a result,

controller in the drive operates in a sat-

even entry-level personnel can generate

urated state, meaning that the drive is at

central winders for demanding solu-

one of the two torque limits and is con-

tions without knowing the actual tech-

trolled using these limits. The correction

nology in great detail. Users already

value from the tension controller acts on

experienced in handling such engineer-

these torque limits. In addition, using

ing tools can also modify the program,

setpoints from the acceleration feed-for-

on which the standard application is

ward, the taper tension characteristic

based, as required. This allows them to

and the friction characteristic are con-

customize very specific winding appli-

nected to the torque limits. This taper

cations directly into the drive to suit

tension function can be used to change

most any commercial machine.avail-

the dancer force.

able to efficiently implement individ-

Also, for tension control with load

ual winding applications. SD

2010 PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL

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Taking a multi-faceted approach to product safety

Multivac’s (Booth E6242) R 535 thermoform packaging machine is built in accordance with the American Meat Institute’s Ten Principles of Sanitary Design.

PACK EXPO offers packaging and processing solutions for improving the security of food and pharm supply chains.

ood safety has become a high-

uct manager, strategic accounts and so-

profile issue in the United States.

lutions for Markem-Imaje (Booth

The U.S. Food and Drug Admin-

S2200), explains how product traceabil-

istration (FDA), Centers for Disease

ity became a necessity. “The product

Control and Prevention (CDC), and the

identification process was born out of in-

Food Safety and Inspection Service

ternational legislation requiring almost

(FSIS) convened in late March 2010 to

all food and drink products to display

its 9000 Series inkjet coding printers for pri-

beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic in-

decide how best to measure progress in

expiration dates. For some years, the

mary package coding. The versatile line

dustries. A large selection of inks makes

reducing foodborne illness. The assem-

need to add date codes to packages was

comprises three printers: 9020, 9030 and

printing possible on most substrates. An in-

bly was called after President Barack

viewed merely as an additional manufac-

9040. With single-jet and bi-jet printheads

tuitive user interface and easily accessible

Obama’s Food Safety Working Group

turing cost, but a series of major food

available and a wide choice of configura-

consumables mean this series is user-

emphasized the need for improvements

scares affecting such products as fresh

tions, the 9000 Series is suitable for the food,

friendly.

in the methods used to evaluate efforts

and processed meat, seafood, baby food,

to tackle foodborne illnesses.

ingredients, and even spring water, threw

“To make our food safer, we must know as quickly as possible which foods

the question of product traceability into much sharper focus.

are making people ill and why,” says U.S.

“Retailers began to be more forceful

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

in their demands for product code accu-

Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety,

racy, levying fines and other penalties on

Jerold R. Mande.

suppliers guilty of date and packaging

A report published in early 2010 by

errors. Manufacturers began to realize

the Produce Safety Project estimates

that an effective product ID and trace-

acute foodborne illnesses cost the U.S.

ability processes offers a measure of pro-

$152 billion per year in healthcare, lost

tection from such issues,” writes Habib.

time in the workplace and other eco-

Another white paper from Markem-

nomic measures. The study, Health-

Imaje offers help on implementing effec-

Related Costs from Foodborne Illness in

tive product traceability: “The ability to

the United States, by former FDA econ-

closely monitor the codes being printed

omist Robert L. Scharff, further reports

on each product at all levels within the

that about $39 billion of those losses can

packaging line process is critical to most

be attributed to fresh, canned and

industries. Wrong, missing or illegible

processed produce. As a result, the FDA

codes could lead to fines, product recalls

is proposing standards which would

and, potentially, products not being ac-

trace every individual unit of product

cepted by the retailer or customer. All of

from farm to store shelf, with complete

these consequences could affect your

compliance mandated by 2012.

brand perception for identity and quality.

To help manufacturers respond to

Wrong or illegible codes impinge on the

the current level of concern, processing

brand in many ways including additional

and packaging exhibitors at this PACK

labor costs, product and packaging ma-

EXPO, will feature products to bolster

terials, disposal of the used materials and

safety efforts.

packaging line time to potentially rework the product versus recoding and marking

Need for product traceability In a white paper, David Habib, prod-

and verifying the mark on the product

Visit Booth 1512 at Pack Expo to see our

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correctly the first time.” In mid-2009, Markem-Imaje introduced

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Nose needed here

lem as quickly as possible to minimize fi-

and identifying its odor character-

Several recent product recalls have

nancial impact and damage to brand eq-

istic. The end result is an accurate

been sparked by consumer complaints

uity,” says Kuhrt. “Warehouses should be

and efficient way to characterize and

about moldy or musty odors associated

particularly sensitive to any odd odors

identify critical odors.

with nausea, stomach pain, vomiting

emanating from pallet loads.”

“This is relatively complex technology,”

and diarrhea. Microanalytics, a sub-

The health risks to mammals pre-

says Kuhrt. “In addition to the technology

sidiary of MOCON, Inc. (Booth

sented by exposure to TBP has been

that has gone into the instrumentation, we

E6232), has developed improved ap-

studied and given a Hazardous Materials

also have developed ‘bookkeeping’ software

proaches to identifying the source of in-

Identification System (HMIS) rating of 2

that allows the analyst to react quickly to

dustrial odors and can help guide

in a range from 0 to 4, says Kuhrt. This

the compound presented by giving them a

strategies for neutralizing them. Micro-

level is defined as “A Temporary or

way to log their findings immediately.

analytics, founded in 1992, is dedicated

Minor Injury May Occur.”

Speed is critical, since analysts often have

to the continued improvement of practi-

The 9000 Series of inkjet coding printers from Markem-Imaje (Booth S2200) help in tracking and tracing food and pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain.

“In comparison to TBP, the HIMS rat-

only a second or two to respond to one

ing for TBA in the area of Health is zero.

compound before the next one presents it-

versatile thermoform packaging ma-

“For example, imported wood pallets

No testing has been done, to my knowl-

self via the sniff port.”

chine has been designed for the utmost

have come under fire for allegedly impart-

edge, that would indicate that TBA at these

Although the AromaTrax can identify

hygienic performance. The whole inte-

ing odors to the products being stacked

low levels would be harmful to mammals.

thousands of compounds, typically only

rior of the machine has been optimized

and distributed on them,” explains Fred

Keep in mind that the human nose, on av-

a small number are responsible for most

for easy cleaning and maintenance tasks,

Kuhrt, operations manager, Microanalyt-

erage, will detect the presence of TBA at the

odor problems, explains Kuhrt. Further,

as well as for cleaning-in-place (CIP). The

ics, Round Rock, Texas. “Fingers are

sub-parts per trillion concentration.

the technology has wide-reaching appli-

sides of the machine open easily to access

cations, suitable for researching odor is-

the interior parts, such as the chain

sues in any solid, liquid or air

guide, chain and motor.

cal sensory analysis.

being pointed toward a chemical called

“However, all off-odors that are of a

sample—even the walls of the plant itself, which also can retain odors.

The R 535 offers cutoff lengths up to 1,300 mm and can cycle up to 30

Microanalytics provides odor and fla-

times/minute. The equipment can be in-

vor contract services to its customers, ex-

tegrated in PC- or server-based systems

plains Kuhrt. “The work we do ranges

and features an intuitive, user-friendly

from environmental concerns, to con-

control system with 30 languages. Cus-

sumer product investigation, to identify-

tom-built options are available.

ing possible sites in a process where a contamination might have occurred. All testing is designed to meet the cus-

Hi-Speed Checkweighers (Booth E5628) can be used with primary packaging, secondary packaging and even bundled loads to detect underfills and overfills.

tribromophenol (TBP) which continues

concern to the public should be investi-

to be used as a wood preservative in cer-

gated to determine if there are health is-

tain countries to control fungi and pests.

sues associated with them. In many

Weighing, inspecting and detecting

tomers’ specific needs. We also manufac-

The Mettler Toledo Product Inspec-

ture and sell the AromaTrax Instrument

tion Group (Booth S302), including the

to those companies that have more than

brands CI-Vision, Hi-Speed and Safeline,

an occasional need to identify odors and

provide machine vision inspection, check-

have the trained staffing to do the job.

weighing, metal detection and X-ray in-

We provide the training as needed.”

spection for many industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and

Sanitary machine design

chemical. John Uber, product manager,

A by-product of microbial metabolism,

cases, because of the low threshold of

“From our perspective as a manufac-

2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA), is responsi-

most off-odors, the nose will pick up the

turer of food packaging equipment, the

checkweighing factors into protecting the

ble for the odor.”

odors well in advance of the concentra-

food safety focus is on making the ma-

food and pharmaceutical supply chains.

tion being high enough to be classified

chine conducive to complete and thor-

Checkweighers are used in primary pro-

as a health hazard,” he concludes.

ough sanitation by the customer—the

cessing, primary packaging, secondary packaging and even bundled loads. Uber points

Although TBP has been banned in the U.S., Europe and Canada, it is still being

Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed, explains how

used in South America. During times of

Microanalytics’ AromaTrax GCMS-

food processor,” says Jerry Hirsch, man-

domestic wood supply shortages, TBP-

Olfactometry System combines state-of-

ager of Marketing Communications at

out that all large retailers require check-

treated pallets can end up in the distribu-

the-art technology with the human nose

Multivac Inc. (Booth E6242). “This in-

weighing, as well as inspecting or detecting.

tion channel. This can have significant

to identify specific chemical odorants—

cludes making it resistant to accumula-

“Although underweight packages may

impact on absorption of odors into food

down to parts per trillion or quadrillion.

tion of solid and liquid contaminants.”

create an unfavorable image for any company, in pharmaceuticals, any underfill

The AromaTrax system has the capability

Hirsh refers to the American Meat Insti-

“Because contamination can be in-

of separating each chemical compound

tute’s (AMI) 10 Principles of Sanitary De-

poses a health hazard, since correct

stantaneous and can quickly spread to

and delivering it to an odor “sniff port.” A

sign. “This is one of the foundations

dosages are often critical to life itself,” ex-

other pallets, truckloads and even physi-

human analyst, or “nose,” then evaluates

upon which we base our hygienic design.”

plains Uber. “On the other hand, overfills

cal plants, it is key to identify the prob-

each compound by grading its intensity

Multivac’s R 535 high-capacity, very

Continued on page 42

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can present problems in any processes

contaminants in order, reports Robert

rather than merely identify, contamina-

downstream of filling. For example, retort

Rogers, product manager, Mettler-

tion. It is not enough to simply have the

may not heat to the required temperature

Toledo Safeline. Often these systems are

systems in place; they must be incorpo-

to protect the security of the product.”

considered critical control points (CPP),

rated into an overall contamination-

Metal detectors and X-ray systems are

within a production line. As such, the sys-

prevention program that includes areas

used to protect the consumer and further

tems are continually monitored and tested

for frequency of testing, handling of re-

processing equipment from damage by

to ensure they are working as intended.

jected product, and tools to identify

ensuring the product is free of physical

Rogers says the goal is to prevent,

contamination at the source so

The Microanalytic’s (Booth E6232) AromaTrax GCMS-Olfactometry System can “sniff” thousands of compounds, only a small percentage of which cause most odor problems.

processes can be modified to completely eliminate it. While a metal detector reacts to conductivity in a product, X-ray inspection examines density. Either inspection system can be used on a pumped liquid or slurry products from processing to packaging. If a problem is detected in the product, a valve in the pipeline is opened to discharge it, or the line is stopped. Machine vision systems can be used throughout the production process and play an important role in brand protection. Given the importance of the brand, damaged or malformed packaging, skewed labels or, in the worst scenario, incorrect labels can severely impact the company image or trigger a costly recall. Scott Stone, marketing manager, Mettler-Toledo CI-Vision explains how machine vision systems prevent such errors: “Label vision inspection systems use multiple cameras to accurately detect any of these issues at high line speeds. Stone explains that vision systems can also be used to inspect empty or filled bottles of any shape. Proprietary software CIVCore from Mettler-Toledo CI-Vision can perform multiple inspection operations simultaneously such as proper neck shape, presence of foreign material in the bottle, fill level, misapplied cap, and the presence, positioning and correctness of the label. The examples highlighted above are just the beginning of the packaging and processing technology to protect foods and pharmaceuticals that are being featured at PACK EXPO this year. Complementing these exhibits will be innovative packaging materials and containers that can help brands protect product quality, extend shelf life, offer greater convenience and increase visual appearance and differentiation. SD

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Axon: New Aurora Shrink Sleeve/Tamper Evident Band Applicators New ThermoRay Heat Shrink Tunnel

Fowler: New Claranor Pulsed Light Cap Sanitization System

Ossid: New Case Scale Series New Water Recirculation System

Roberts PolyPro: New Paper Handle Applicator

Brenton, Orion and Currie: New integrated solution combining a Brenton case packer, Currie palletizer and an Orion stretchwrapper

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ID Technology: New High Speed Wipe-On Label Printer Applicator

LSI: New Track & Trace Labeling System

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Inspect, Detect Brand Zone shares packaging & Separate innovations, solutions New Inspection Conveyors • Whisper quiet • Easy visual inspection • Vibratory action flips product • Fast washdown

High Speed Packaging Feeders • Electromagnetic drives • Variable speed • Precise control

Formerly the Containers and Materials Pavilion, the PACK EXPO feature spotlights what lies ahead for the industry.

ousing more than 200 exhibitors in more than

The Retail Experience: Iconoculture has produced

Containers and Materials Pavilion) is making

a unique experience, combining modern retail and

its Chicago debut this year. The pavilion, on the lobby

packaging technologies to explore the possibilities cre-

level of Hall E in the Lakeside building, connects at-

ated by augmented reality and interactive packaging.

tendees with containers and materials solutions that

The display will include interactive elements, hands-

shape winning brands.

on displays and presentations throughout the show.

“The Brand Zone is designed to inspire brand own-

The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, spon-

ers to think outside the box and imagine new ways

sored by The Dow Chemical Co., will also return to

they can enhance the customer experience,” says

The Brand Zone as the one central location that will

Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, spon-

highlight hundreds of award-winning packaging de-

sor and producer of PACK EXPO. “The insightful ex-

sign from leading associations from around the world.

amples of packaging design on display in the Brand

This area of The Brand Zone will also feature finalists

Zone are sure to get brand managers thinking about

from the annual PACK EXPO Selects competition,

the things they can do better.”

which highlights PACK EXPO exhibitors’ most inno-

New to the Brand Zone is PROJECT 2020: The Consumer Experience, sponsored by DuPont. This exciting new feature will give attendees a look into the future of packaging and retail through two unique exhibits:

X-Ray Inspection & Metal Detectors • Highest sensitivities • Dual beam and zone detection • Automated rejects

nalists will receive software from EskoArt.

50,000 sq. ft., The Brand Zone (formerly the

vative retail packages. Attendees can vote on competition finalists at kiosks around the show floor. “PACK EXPO is where packaging and processing equipment buyers from around the world come to find

The package of the future: In a joint effort with

the very best in packaging, and The Brand Zone is where

Package Design Magazine and EskoArt, PACK

they find some of the best of PACK EXPO,” Yuska added.

EXPO has invited hundreds of package designers to

The entire Brand Zone experience will be laid

submit designs they envision stocking store shelves

out by global brand strategy experts at Lippincott,

in the year 2020. The best of the submissions will

who will give this area a unique feel and style for

be featured in the PROJECT 2020 area and these fi-

attendees. SD

Brand Zone Exhibitors List

ProGrade Magnetic Separators • Xtreme strength • Low cost • 110 items for next day shipment

Visit us at Booth N-3304.

888.300.ERIEZ • www.Eriez.com

Accelerated Assembly Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7707

CCW Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7421

ACEPAC International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7716

Charter Films, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8535

Adept Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8727

CINTANDINA S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7401

Airlite Plastics Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8131

CJI Group, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7921

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8608

ClearBags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7504

Allstate Can Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7913

Clearwater Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8635

American Standard Adhesives, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7521

CMC Packaging Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8101

Americhem, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7812

Container Specialties, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7608

Ampacet Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8416

creative werks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7718

Anchor Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8234

Crown Roll Leaf Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8121

Anduro Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7422

Cube Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7929

Aquasol Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8728

Diversified Label Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8707

Ashland Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8514

Do-It Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8001

Atlas Box & Crating Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7528

Dongguan City Jingli Can Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8236

B & F Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8336

Edwards Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7532

Boise, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8333

EnviroPAK Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8134

Boutwell Owens & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8115

Expandos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8704

C & K Propack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7704

FASTechnology Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7828

Casfil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8603

Fibercel Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7621

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Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8021

Fisher Container Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7702

Plastican, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8111

Flex Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8619

Plastilite Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7801

Fluted Partition Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8518

Polar Tech Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8003

FPC Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8601

Premier Protective Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7508

GE Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8006

Procon Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7617

Guancheng Packing Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7505

Quick-Crate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7603

GUANGDONG HUASHENG PLASTIC CO., LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7923

QuikWater, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7260

Guangdong Luzhou Paper Mould Packing Products, Co., Ltd. . E8610

Rackow Polymers Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7912

Hongqiao Packaging Ind., Co. L.T.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8701

Ramko Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7316

Imex Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7931

RMS Packaging - Aurora SEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7928

IML Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8012

Rollprint Packaging Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8118

Independent Can Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8605

RollsPack Pty Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8128

Inflatable Packaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8216

Ropak Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8104

Inland Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8126

Sabert Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8414

INNOHANDS, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8634

SDF Strapping, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7722

Innovative FlexPak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7925

SG Global Packaging Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7721

INP-Brazilian Plastic Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8409

SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7526

Inteplast Group/World-Pak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8105

Shako Flexipack Pvt. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8713

Interfilm Holdings, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7825

Shandong Ronghua League Color Printing Co., Ltd . . . . . . . . . . E7907

Isbir Bulk Bag USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8715

Shandong Shouguang JianYuanChun Co., LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7708

Jiaxing Suns International Trade Co.,Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7904

Shanghai Radix Vacuum Metallising Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8606

Jokey Plastics North America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8137

SHANGHAI ZELE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7905

JRJ Technology LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7506

Shantou Lihong Packing and Printing Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7903

Kang Wei Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8722

Shantou Linghai Plastic Packing Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7902

Keenpack Industrial (Hong Kong) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8734

Shenling Environmentally Friendly Packing Materials Co., Ltd. . E8235

Korpack Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8034

Shijiazhuang Fangda Packaging Material Co., ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . E7906

LabelOne Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7815

Skypack India Pvt Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7411

Laminations速 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7501

Smart Packaging Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7612

LD Packaging Co., Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7802

SML Retail Package Design, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8612

Longview Fibre Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8730

Solaris Manufacturing Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7601

Lucky Star International, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8736

Sonoco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8201

M & M Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8018

Starlinger & Co. Ges.M.B.H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8114

Masterpack S.p.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E6146

Sun Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8206

Mayor Packaging Enterprises (1968) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7808

Sunrise Packaging Material (Jiangyin) Co. LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7821

MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8107

TANOS USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8706

Minima Technology Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8112

Technimark LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8123

Montebello Packaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7517

Templ EInland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7628

Naksan Plastik ve Enerji San. ve Tic. A.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7908

The Newark Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7734

NanoPack, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7715

Tianjin Newtrans Technology Development Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . E7732

Nichiro Kogyo Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7615

Toyo Ink Mfg. America, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8406

NNZ Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7817

Tulox Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7625

North American Container Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8615

Two C Pack Systems Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7726

Nulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8712

United Foam, a UFP Technologies brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8108

Open Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7605

Univenture, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7814

Owl Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7507

Versi-Panel Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8731

Pack & Proper Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7934

Virtual Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7918

Packaging By Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8703

Waukesha Foundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7910

PackPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7522

Wedlock Paper Converters Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7926

Palron Food Packaging Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8031

Weener Plastics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8214

Paper Tube and Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7830

WeLoc - Weland M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7901

PARC Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7609

Weststone Packaging LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7916

Parikh Packaging Pvt. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8719

Wrap-Tite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7805

Pattyn Packing Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7917

WS Packaging Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8501

PBI-Dansensor America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7058

Xennia Technology Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8511

Plastic Container Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7914

XIAMEN HULI FENGYI INDUSTRY TRADE CO.,LTD . . . . . . . . . . . E8338

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7706

Yupo速 Corporation America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E8506

2010 PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL

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Weigher helps make mixing easy Weighing solutions from CombiScale Inc. (Booth S2585) helped solve a food-mixing problem.

ature’s Touch, a large Canadian

S2585) to find a solution for mixing up

24-head weigher from another vendor,

packager of frozen fruits, came

to four different IQF products into a sin-

CombiScale proposed using four 10-head

to CombiScale Inc. (Booth

gle pouch. After originally considering a

Primo 360 weighers with a single control.

Nature’s Touch, a Canadian frozenfruit packager, uses CombiScale’s (Booth S2585) Primo 360 weighers to customize its mixes.

This design would provide several advantages including a total system height at less than 7 ft., allowing for all the units to be easily cleaned and serviced. Most importantly, this system would allow Nature’s Touch the flexibility to customize its mixes within seconds by either activating or deactivating a specific scale without having to make any adjustments to product infeed. Finally, by using four 10-head Primo 360 weighers, accuracy levels remained far superior than using a 24-head split in four or six heads per product.

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ust how "Green" is Davis-Standard, LLC? So green that we're growing

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new technology for energy and material savings all the time, while planting the seeds for more.

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The first-ever open frame and PDA operated multi-head weigher in the world, the Primo 360’s mechanical design

Our Green market expertise includes:

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Capabilities for coreless, recycling, and down gauging of film and sheet products.

Equipment used to manufacture key components for advanced batteries .

Extrusion Coating & Laminating

Innovation to process fluoropolymers and other resins used in solar panel encapsulation technology.

Technology for processing bioresins such as PLA or PHA for film and sheet products used in flexible and rigid packaging.

Cast Film Blown Flim

second to none. The first-ever open frame and PDA operated multi-head weigher in the world, the Primo 360’s mechanical de-

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service, to adjust and operate. The operating software features today’s most popular software including Windows, Crystal Reports, Skype, Real VNC, Log Me In, and more. The product is designed for operators, managers and

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PMMI publishes Q3 packaging industry economic report Research conducted on behalf of the association points towards recovery.

uarterly Economic Outlook—Planning for 3rd

dustries relevant to PMMI covered in this report have all

Quarter 2010 is a report on the packaging in-

recently entered or are about to enter Phase B—Acclerating

dustry, conducted on PMMI’s behalf by Insti-

Growth. This is in line with our general economic outlook,

tute for Trend Research. The Business Intelligence Committee offers the report in order to help packaging professionals in managing their business. For more information about the report or to obtain a copy, contact Paula Feldman, director of research and surveys at PMMI, at 703-243-8555. All leading indicators are signifying 2010 as a year of recovery and growth for the broader U.S. economy. The U.S. Industrial Production 3/12 rateof-change continues to rise and hit 3.6% in April. This means that production for the quarter is above the same period last year and gives us a good indication that the U.S. economy will continue to recover. The Purchasing Managers Index rose to 60.4% in April, the highest reading since mid 2004, on gains from Production, New Orders, Employment, Prices and Imports. The 12/12 rate-of-change surpassed a 25-year high, indicating that the recovery will persist through 2010. Recent downward movement in the PMI rates-of-change suggests slower growth in 2011. The overall trend status in Corporate Bond

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Prices is cautionary regarding the macroeconomic trend probabilities for 2011, but the situation improved somewhat in April. The 12MMA data trend, which had tentatively established a November 2009 high, reasserted itself into a rising trend this month. This is great news in terms of the current trend sta-

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tus of this important leading indicator and suggests only slower growth in production for 2011. With a tentative 1/12 peak in March 2010, the U.S. Leading Indicator joined Corporate Bond Prices and the Purchasing Managers Index in signaling a slower rate of growth for 2011. If this peak is

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imal. Consumers are shopping, as is evident in the mildest seasonal decline (Dec-Mar) on record. The Autowrappers and Europack are brands of the Bradman Lake Group

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2010 PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL

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Go to the head of the class with PACK EXPO The comprehensive education program provides insight from across the supply chain.

MMI, sponsor and producer of

better, smarter and more efficiently,”

the PACK EXPO trade shows, is

says Charles D. Yuska, president and

range of topics at the forefront of the packaging industry, including sustainability and food safety. Sessions run from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on Nov. 1-2 and from 8 a.m.–Noon on Nov. 3. Fees are $129 per session for onsite registrants.

• PAC — The Packaging Association

collaborating with several in-

CEO, PMMI. “By working with the

is bringing the interactive PAC Green

fluential industry groups to bring an

groups that matter to attendees across

Den program to PACK EXPO on Tues-

extensive education program to this

the supply chain to integrate educa-

day, Nov. 2 from 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. En-

year’s PACK EXPO program. More

tional opportunities into PACK EXPO,

titled “Fast Tracking Sustainable

than 35 sessions from five associations

we can ensure they get the most out of

Innovation,” the program unites ele-

will give packaging and processing pro-

their time spent at the show.”

ments of successful reality television

fessionals insight into trends, strategies

Following is an overview of the part-

and business matchmaking. The

and innovations from across the entire

nerships planned for PACK EXPO In-

agenda includes “innovators” present-

production supply chain.

ternational 2010:

ing solutions to a panel of experts and

make PACK EXPO a resource that can

• The Flexographic Technical Asso-

a live audience of brand owners and re-

ciation (FTA) is working with the co-lo-

tailers—and receiving constructive feed-

help brand owners conduct business

cated CPP EXPO to create conference

back—and a short keynote address

programming that offers attendees in-

from upcycling pioneer Tom Szaky of

sight into improving operations, in-

TerraCycle. The registration fee for PAC

creasing efficiency and maintaining

Green Den is $129 onsite.

“From day one, our goal has been to

INTRODUCING . . .

equipment. Sessions will be held Mon-

ODEN PROCESS EQUIPMENT GROUP Helping Companies To Increase Proﬁts While Protecting The Environment

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Nov. 3, the seminars will focus on a

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day, Nov. 1 and Tuesday, Nov. 2. Onsite registration for each session is $75.

•

The Grocery

• The Reusable Packaging Associa-

Manufacturers As-

tion (RPA) will host a special workshop

sociation (GMA) is

on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 3 p.m.–5 p.m.

co-locating its first-

Tentatively titled “Reusable Packaging

ever Manufacturing

101,” the session will help attendees

Excellence Conference at PACK EXPO

navigate the preliminary steps required

on Monday, Nov. 1 and Tuesday, Nov.

to adopt a reusable packaging solution.

2. The conference will feature three

This includes defining the products

general session speakers covering lead-

and services available, cost analysis,

ership, food safety and modeling the

supply chain modeling and financing

factory of the future and

s Improve Quality and Product

Conformance to Speciﬁcation Increase Capacity & Throughput s s Reduce Waste and Utility Demands s Reduce Cycle Times and Associated Operating Costs s Maximize Utilization of Existing Assets

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three concurrent tracks— product safety, sustainability and operational reliability. Registration for the full conference program is $550 onsite.

“From day one, our goal has been to make PACK EXPO a resource that can help brand owners conduct business better, smarter and more efficiently.”

Attendees registering for the GMA Manufacturing Excellence

options. The workshop will serve as the

Conference will be refunded the initial

first of a four-part curriculum being de-

PACK EXPO registration fee.

veloped to help companies evaluate,

• The Institute of Packaging Profes-

build acceptance for, implement and

sionals (IoPP) will host the Packaging

refine their choice of reusable packag-

Learning Center, a series of seminars

ing systems.

Oden Corporation

Green Frontier, LLC

led by a mix of end users, industry con-

A full list of conference sessions,

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sultants and suppliers. Running from

along with specific dates and times, is

Monday, Nov. 1 through Wednesday,

available at www.packexpo.com. SD

2010 PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL

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October 31, 2010

Sustainability + shelf impact = profits Exhibitors in the Brand Zone—a show feature debuting at PACK EXPO 2010—are showing ways to deliver maximum value with minimal environmental impact.

n the face of shrinking margins,

rials including poly-coated paperboard

to control cell growth in the finished

sist of the same resin; mono-material con-

globalization and shifts in con-

and poly/foil/paperboard laminations

preform.

struction simplifies recycling or reuse. In

sumer needs, remaining profitable

for the carton and heat-sealable film with

requires innovative, value-added prod-

zippers for the pouch.

Foaming results in a unique look and

addition, since the label imparts some

texture; it also imparts stiffness, enabling

structural integrity, container walls often

ucts and reduced environmental impact.

Zipbox also offers sustainability ben-

lightweighting of up to 5% without loss

can be downgauged. Combining labeling

PACK EXPO attendees will see how they

efits. Since its rectangular or square

of performance. Container clarity can be

with container making also eliminates the

can use packaging to accomplish their

shape fills gaps between canister or

specified from almost clear to opaque

labeling operation on the packaging line

objectives. The Brand Zone—debuting

pouch packs, at least 30% more product

enough to block up to 50% of transmit-

along with related material and trans-

this year—features innovative containers

fits on a pallet. This saves on transport

ted light. The process results in a more

portation costs, and waste like pressure-

and materials that can help products

costs and fuel consumption.

prominent appearance for details like

sensitive liner material.

stand out, enhance convenience and

Although the Zipbox might weigh

embossed logos and enables production

“IML is also compatible with non-

functionality, and satisfy sustainability

more than an equivalent size pouch, the

of white or silvery colors without addi-

round containers, giving designers the

requirements.

opportunity to make alternate shapes to

Changes in containers and materials

call consumer attention on the shelf,”

affect equipment, so developments

says Mike Corrigan, vice president sales

often arise from collaborative effort. “It

and marketing at Airlite.

makes sense to find a partner with sim-

Many brand owners are transitioning

ilar goals and attributes,” says Ron

to non-round containers to meet sus-

Puvak, director of business development

tainability objectives and demands from

and marketing at Plastic Technologies

retailers like Walmart Stores Inc.

Inc. (PTI) (Booth E6060).

“Non-round containers cube better, permitting more product to fit on the

Sustainable shelf impact

pallet and on the shelf,” says Jackie

Some new packaging designs meet

Kuehlmann, marketing manager at In-

demands for both shelf impact and environmental attributes. “Sustainability has to be part of the conversation today,” says Neil Kozarsky, president of T.H.E.M. (Booth N4330).

land Label (Booth E8126), a supplier T.H.E.M.’s (N4330) Zipbox pouch/carton hybrid package is suitable for a variety of food and household products, especially in club store sizes.

Hormel has adopted an E-Z Zip stand-up pouch from Ampac Flexibles (S2919) for a club store pack of bacon bits.

T.H.E.M.’s Zipbox is a good example.

of several types of labels including two styles of injection IMLs, traditional cutand-stack and roll-fed. Roll-fed IMLs are cut in place just prior to being positioned in the mold and streamline the

The pouch/folding carton hybrid com-

difference may be offset by reductions in

tives (which could affect recyclability).

IML process. Roll-fed IMLs also possess

bines cube efficiency and stable, upright

corrugated distribution packaging.

Applications involve foods or beverages,

an enhanced environmental profile be-

stance of a folding carton with the easy-

Product differentiation is one goal of

including hot-filled juices. In addition to

caus converting requires fewer finishing

open and -reclose and freshness-preserv-

the oPTI bottle foamed polyethylene

PET, the foam bottle technology is appli-

steps and generates less waste.

ing features of a zippered pouch.

terephthalate (PET) container from PTI.

cable to other resins such as polylactic

In some cases, an IML package re-

At T.H.E.M.’s headquarters, carton

“Everyone is looking for uniqueness,”

acid (PLA) and polyethylene naphthalate.

places secondary packaging and results

converting equipment from Yeaman

says Puvak. Based on MuCell microcel-

In-mold label (IML) technology as a

in source reduction. Moving all dietary

Machine Technologies Inc. (Booth

lular foam injection molding technol-

package decoration option from Airlite

and product information to IMLs on

N4443) with zipper/material assembly

ogy, the foamed bottles are made in a

Plastics Co. (Booth E8131) integrates

bowls and lids from Airlite made it pos-

applicators from Zip-Pak (Booth

few steps:

the label into the container and/or lid.

sible for Lloyd’s Barbeque Co., a division

S1902) seals zippered pouch material to

First, nitrogen is injected into the

Printed offset, gravure, flexographically or

of Hormel Foods Corp. to eliminate the

carton blanks at up to 120 per minute.

melt through the barrel on a modified

digitally, IMLs offer graphic quality supe-

paperboard sleeve that previously car-

Filling on the Yeaman occurs through the

preform molding machine to form a sin-

rior to traditional direct decorating meth-

ried this information, saving 973 tons of

bottom of the carton. Quick-change

gle-phase solution of polymer and gas.

ods like silk screening or dry offset. Since

paper per year.

buckets and rails permit changeover in

Next, foam is produced as cavity-fill

the label is applied as the container is

under one hour. For higher volumes, a

pressure is dropped below nucleation

being molded, the two fuse, creating a per-

carton converter would install the Zip-

pressure during the injection cycle.

manent bond resistant to cold, wet envi-

Product differentiation can involve a

Pak unit right after the folder/gluer. The

Foam cells expand as gas is diffused into

ronments. Also, the IML and the

new silhouette or greater functionality.

process is compatible with various mate-

bubbles. Processing conditions are used

injection-molded container generally con-

Continued on page 56

Greater functionality

MORE SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE LINE Check out all that’s new at PACK EXPO International 2010! • PACK EXPO expands to include processing in 2010 with hundreds of exhibitors displaying processing solutions. • The containers and materials pavilion is reinvented as the Brand Zone. Check out all the new features. Visit the Lakeside Lower Hall. The Showcase of Packaging Innovations ®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company. The 5th annual PACK EXPO Selects™ award nominees for best-in-class consumer packaging by show exhibitors. Project 2020 — The Consumer Experience, a glimpse into the future of packaging and retail with hands-on demonstrations of emerging technologies. Sponsored by DuPont.

The PROCESSING Zone

P R O D U C E D B Y:

CO-LOCATED WITH:

• The Confectionery Pavilion debuts, in partnership with The National Confectioners Association. Visit the Pavilion in the South Hall. • The Food Safety Summit Resource Center, sponsored by BNP Media, addresses growing concerns to ensure the safety of packaged products. Visit Booth E7040 in the Lakeside Upper Hall. • Conferences by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Institute of Packaging Professionals, Flexographic Technical Association and The Packaging Association (PAC) add depth.

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The E-Z Zip stand-up pouch from

outside of the pouch is never compro-

a knife or scissors to open the package, nor

Originally introduced on pre-formed

Ampac Flexibles (Booth S2919) deliv-

mised until the tab is pulled,” says Sal

are there any uneven tears to remove the

stand-up pouches, the E-Z Zip now also

ers easier opening/reclosing, combining

Pellingra, innovation and marketing di-

header to access the zipper. Leaving the

may be applied on horizontal form-fill-

tabbed tear strip opening with dual-

rector for Ampac.

header intact increases the package’s post-

seal (HFFS) equipment through a col-

track zipper reclosure. Pulling the tab

The E-Z Zip design eliminates prob-

opening billboard and presents a better-

laboration with KHS USA Inc. (Booth

opens the front panel. “The tear strip is

lems with closed zippers and product-con-

looking package through multiple

S812). The company will have a

integral to the zipper material so the

taminated zippers. Consumers don’t need

openings and reclosings.

form/fill/seal machine in its booth to show how the tear strip and zipper are attached. The retrofittable conversion kit for Bartelt HFFS machines applies the zipper/tear strip combination and punches out the pull tab. The E-Z Zip zipper/tear strip is compatible with twoand three-layer pouch materials including those with foil or metallized layers. Tab size and shape may be customized. Filling occurs through the pouch top. A cleaner opening also is the goal of Torayfan TreaTear PP directional-tear sealant films from Toray Plastics (America), Inc. (Booth S2935), a supplier of PP and PET films, including metallized structures. Designed as a drop-in replacement for cast polypropylene (CPP) and low-density polyethylene sealant webs, the clear films offer high seal strength and tear straight for neat, spill-resistant opening of retort and non-retort gusseted and non-gusseted pouches. There is no need for laser scoring, perforations or V notches. A simple slit provides the starting point of the tear. Since the films are stiffer than CPP, there’s potential for downgauging and cost reduction. “Converters benefit from improved pouch performance, greater production efficiencies, potentially better yields and sustainability advantages,” says Matt Brown, operations manager, Toray Plastics. The line includes TreaTear DR02 film for retort pouches that require 100% ink coverage, and TreaTear DR22 film for retort applications that require high strength and high clarity to provide product visibility. Available as thin as 30 microns (1.2 mil) TreaTear films offer yield advantages over traditional 60- or 70-micron sealant webs. Additional source reduction is possible if the sealant film also can replace a layer like oriented nylon, which was included in the lamination solely for its directional tear capability. Sealant films are available in clear and white in gauges from 30

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to 100 microns. Applications include

of Packaging from CardPak Inc. (Booth

terials,” says Tony Petrelli, president of

ShelfPak. ClubPak products provide an

seafood, chicken, rice, prepared entrees,

E5939), which consists primarily of fiber-

CardPak. “Our EcoLogical Line is experi-

alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

military rations and pet food.

based material, minimizes plastic and can

encing a 30% annual growth rate in a pa-

clamshells. It traps a smaller plastic blis-

be specified with recycled content or vir-

perboard packaging market that has been

ter between two pieces of fiber-based

gin content from managed forests.

stagnant.

materials such as paperboard and/or

Upscale image Shaped cans from Silgan (Booth

“Demand is strong for packaging de-

The EcoLogical Line includes three

fluted material to reduce plastic content

N4043), coupled with a complementary

rived from recycled and/or renewable ma-

products: ClubPak, SustainPak and

up to 85%, yet maintains a good

color palette, help contemporize metal packaging. “Shaped cans boost sales through product differentiation and enhanced functionality,” says Carolyn Takata, director of marketing at Silgan. With improved production efficiencies and quality, the cost of steel or aluminum shaped cans competes favorably with traditional metal packaging. Research from IBM Global Business Services indicates growth for consumer packaged goods companies will depend on high volumes or highly differentiated products that appeal to upscale buyers. “The upscale positioning will be driven by strong emotional attachment,” says Takata. “One way to create that connection is by using shaped cans to evoke emotions triggered by visual cues.”

“Greener” packaging Eliminating, lightweighting or downgauging packaging material is a popular way to increase sustainability. Zip-Pak’s downsized Slider Advantage zipper-compatible with virtually any form-fillseal or pre-made pouch/bag holding up to about 2 lbs. (1 kg)—is about 60% smaller than the original Slider design. “At about 2.5 cents for a 12-in. pouch, the Slider Advantage zipper costs about 50% less than its larger predecessor,” says Robert Hogan, director international sales and marketing for Zip-Pak. With the Slider Advantage zipper, brand owners can add a slider, increase package functionality and meet sustainability requirements at lower costs. “Testing shows the smaller clip is not harder for young children or older consumers to manipulate,” says Hogan. Further, adopting the Slider Advantage zipper only requires a few change parts and a simple onsite retrofit of the zipper application unit. Sustainable packaging also may consist of materials from recycled and/or renewable sources like the EcoLogical Line

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ple bulbs and offer perforated “doors”

cations also reduce total overall package

for easy product removal.

weight 25% to 30%,” says Petrelli. Varia-

Finding a balance between virgin and

tions include ClubPak 2, which length-

recycled materials can be challenging. “Re-

ens the flange on the blister to eliminate

cycled material is great for promoting the

the need to heat-seal it to the paper-

use of post-consumer recycled content

board, thereby minimizing fiber con-

but may not function as well structurally

tamination

issues;

for the package attributes necessary for

ClubPak 3, which sandwiches a corru-

stacking, storing and dispensing,” says Pe-

gated pad between the paperboard lay-

Zip-Pak’s (Booth S1902) smaller Slider Advantage zipper provides source reduction and cost savings.

IntelliPack (Booth S2823) foam-inplace cushioning system from Pregis minimizes waste by sensing how much foam is needed.

trelli, adding that cost, lead times, de-

materials and offers a variety of Earth-

and quality, but are better for the envi-

ers for a pillow effect; ClubPak HD 1, a

mand, and structural considerations also

Clear flexible packaging materials cre-

ronment,” says Josephine Fish, director

bleached board construction which re-

impact packaging production.

and

recycling

ated from modified Ingeo PLA from

of marketing at Pregis, which recently

places the paperboard for the front card

The ShelfPak club-store package

NatureWorks LLC. One structure with

acquired IntelliPack, a supplier of foam-

with E- or F-Flute corrugated; and Club-

combines paperboard with a plastic

more than 90% plant-based content

in-place systems.

Pak HD 2, which replaces front and

blister but relies on a footed design so

debuted in April 2010 for three flavors

The IntelliPack foam-in-place sys-

back paperboard layers with corrugated

packs stand on their own without a

of Organic Pretzel Sticks from Sny-

tem, debuting at PACK EXPO, works in

for heavy-duty applications.

slotted display tray. The design also

der’s of Hanover. Optimizing the pret-

real-time to form a custom protective

The SustainPak reproduces the

can incorporate easy-opening features.

zel packaging material required a year

shell around a product. Ideal for larger,

ClubPak in paperboard with 100% recy-

Its first commercial user is Beiersdorf

of development. “It’s important to de-

heavier, irregularly shaped objects, it

cled content and blisters formed from

Inc. for a Nivea for Men skincare

velop the know-how to create a mate-

dispenses two liquid foams into a low-

100% recycled PET. GE Lighting uses it

product kit.

rial

density polyethylene bag or film

with

the

proper

blend

for its Energy Smart compact fluores-

Clear Lam Packaging Inc. (Booth

machinability and barrier properties,”

around the product. When the two liq-

cent light bulbs. Packages hold multi-

S213) also advocates use of renewable

says Roman Forowycz, chief marketing

uids join, they generate rapidly expand-

officer at Clear Lam. A graphic on the

ing polyurethane foam. Software and

front panel differentiates the package

controls read bar codes and adjust to

and directs the consumer to the back

preset parameters to dispense the

panel for more information about the

proper size bag and volume of foam.

renewable packaging.

The process reduces waste and mini-

Clear Lam’s PrimaPak is a flexible,

mizes training requirements. The self-

stackable package produced from a

diagnostic telemetry system documents

single roll of film with a rigid fitment

how much material is used and an er-

that acts as a reclosable feature. Com-

gonomic design reduces repetitive mo-

pared to glass or PET jars, or compos-

tion for operators.

ite

enhanced

StreamTwo, a high-density polyeth-

stackability for optimum merchandis-

cans,

provides

ylene (HDPE) lidstock from Rollprint

ing and increasing shelf utilization up

Packaging Products Inc. (Booth

to 32%. “Stand-up pouches are harder

E8118), seals HDPE cups and trays to

to merchandise,” says Forowycz. The

create more easily recycled monomater-

form-fill-seal pack can replace heavier

ial packages. The coextruded or extru-

rigid packaging such as glass jars and

sion-coated

aluminum cans, and avoid transport-

material joins StreamOne, an all-poly-

ing empty containers to packers, fur-

ester lidstock. Allegro L sealant provides

ther cutting costs. The PrimaPak is

a wide sealing window and smooth peel-

formed, filled and sealed on equip-

ing for easy removal.

ment from Rovema Packaging Machines (Booth N3839).

Visit Us at PACK EXPO, Booth S-217

all-HDPE

multilayer

Rollprint also is showing its transparent aluminum-oxide-coated Clear-

In protective packaging, sustainable

Foil X and ClearFoil Z polyester. The

options also are in demand, and materi-

clear materials provide product visibil-

als derived from renewable sources like

ity and exhibit a higher barrier at a thin-

wood fiber- and bioplastics are available.

ner gauge than barrier materials relying

Other offerings like Astro-Bubble Green

on aluminum foil laminates. “Foil-free

from Pregis Corp. (Booth S2823) con-

materials don’t interfere with the per-

tain recycled content. Also, Polyplank

formance of metal detectors or radio

Renew plank foam contains up to 100%

frequency identification tags and read-

recycled content. “Recycled-content

ers,” says Dhuanne Dodrill, president

products are identical in performance

of Rollprint. SD

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The fast and the compact A customized version of Marchesini’s (Booth N4457) MB460 helped a customer maximize output in a minimal footprint.

to the fastest package labelers in the industry...

ne of the most common requests from Marchesini Packaging Machinery Inc.’s (Booth N4457) clients is to customize lines so that they can provide high performance values while simultaneously keeping the size of machines

as small as possible. A perfect example of a customized line gathering high-speed performances with a reduced size is the robotized MB460 line, produced for a customer in France. The line was created with a three-lane Marchesini MB460 blister thermoformer, which was linked to a MA352 cartoner. The MB460 is equipped with a Robocombi system, a threelane blister outfeed, and an inkjet marking unit with three coding heads (one on each blister lane), with overprint control and single wrong blister ejection. The forming unit is located on the rear of the machine, in order to save room. The machine is capable of reaching speeds of up to 720 blisters per minute, yet it occupies a footprint of only 4m wide. SD

Marchesini’s robotized MB460 line can be customized to fit a client’s needs and space.

we can take your business to the next level.

Marchesini’s French customer runs a line with a three-lane blister outfeed.

Marchesini customizes high-performance lines to fit in reduced-footprint operations.

Visit us in booth N-4112

kochequipment.com 800-777-5624

Marchesini’s robotized MB460 line can be customized to fit a client’s needs and space.

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Reusable Packaging Pavilion launches at PACK EXPO 2010 Sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Assn., the show feature will spotlight reusable pallets, bulk containers, and other transport packaging solutions.

MMI announces that this year’s PACK EXPO will feature the new Reusable Packag-

ing Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable

Packaging

Association

(RPA). RPA will also host a series of educational sessions and workshops on the final two days of the show. The collaboration, now in its second year, is part of an ongoing effort by PMMI to facilitate value-added programming around PACK EXPO and help

Jon Kalin, Chairman, Reusable Packaging Assn.

processors and packagers get more accomplished in a single trip. “From the beginning, PACK EXPO has been committed to evolving with the needs of its global audience,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, the sponsor and producer of PACK EXPO. “Adding a pavilion that focuses on reusable packaging—which offers brand owners eco-

Following is a list of RPA member companies slated to participate in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion:

nomic, environmental and social benefits—allows attendees to expand their knowledge while spending time in one convenient location.” Located in McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center, the Reusable Packaging Pavilion will span 3,000 net sq. ft. and feature more than 20 exhibitors spotlighting reusable pallets, hand-held containers, bulk containers, dunnage and other transport packaging solutions. RPA will also sponsor a series of educational sessions and workshops on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and Wednesday, Nov. 3. Led by industry experts and end users, the sessions will focus on a range of topics related to reusable packaging including sustainability, safety, RFID and effects on the supply chain. Each day’s

Buckhorn Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5126 CHEP USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5208 Container and Pooling Solutions . . . . . . . . . E5223 Green Line Armor LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5221 IFCO Systems N.A. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5202 iGPS Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5120 IPL Products Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5108 The Kennedy Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5207 ORBIS Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5100

schedule will also include a keynote presentation.

Polymer Logistics Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5206

Speakers will be announced in the coming months.

Rehrig Pacific Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5000

“RPA is pleased to sponsor the Reusable Packaging Pavilion and education sessions as a way to provide ad-

Schoeller Arca Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5110

ditional value to PACK EXPO attendees,” says Jon

TriEnda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5116

Kalin, chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association. “Our goal is to provide insight about how reusable transport packaging can impact productivity and profitability—from lower shipping and labor costs to better product protection and a more efficient flow of goods through distribution channels.” SD

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Sustainability a clear influence on 2010 PACK EXPO Selects™ See the finalists and vote for your favorite at the Showcase of Packaging Innovation.

ach year, the pull of the sustainability movement increases, and that pull is especially clear in the field of finalists in this year’s PACK EXPO Selects competition.

“Some of the finalist packages tout lighter weights as a way to reduce transportation needs, and therefore costs and emissions; others are reusable by consumers. One even provides a way for consumers to recycle their toothbrushes,” said Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services, PMMI. The annual contest, now in its fifth year, recognizes innovative commercial packages developed and produced with the active involvement of one or more PACK EXPO exhibitors. Finalists are on display in the Showcase of Packaging Innovations® sponsored by the Dow Chemical Co., on the Lower Lakeside level, near The Brand Zone. Voting is available through Wednesday, Nov. 3 at noon at the kiosk located near the competition display, or online at Packexpo.com. The winner will be an-

Give Your Heavy Pallets the Slip.

nounced onsite before the end of the show. “The finalist packages address a variety of challenges beyond the sustainability-related issues, ranging from baby food to fast food,” said Egan. “PMMI is looking forward to learning which ones the PACK EXPO community finds most

Material Handling Ship more product per load with Rehrig’s weight, space and cost saving Slip Sheets.

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effective and innovative.”

Booth #S-5000

submitting exhibitors’ booths.

Rehrig co-extruded Slip Sheets are a cost-effective alternative to pallets. Impervious to moisture, high tensile strength plastic provides added tear resistance making them the perfect replacement for ﬁber or corrugated sheets, as well. Available in standard or custom sizes with a variety of surface textures and embossed patterns, Rehrig Slip Sheets provide superior slide resistance, keeping goods securely in place. Manufactured from nearly 100% recycled material, each sheet is also 100% recyclable. Beyond the sale, Rehrig can help you develop a customized re-use or buy-back program, further lowering your average cost per trip. Phone: (800) 546-4993 Email: info@rehrigpacific.com Web: w w w.rehrigpacific.com

To learn more about any of the packages displayed, attendees can visit the

2010 PACK EXPO Selects Finalists Sprout Organic Baby Food Submitted by Ampac Flexibles Booth S2919 This pouch reduces waste in manufacturing and transport of the finished product largely in terms of energy consumption—especially compared to traditional glass baby food jars. The lighter weight package means easier transportation and fewer emissions.

IML “Handled Bucket” Line Submitted by Airlite Plastics Co. Booth E8131 In-mold labeled, handled buckets for food/non-food products. Reusable and fully recyclable.

A FAMILY TRADITION OF GROWTH, SERVICE AND INNOVATION

From this…

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KOLD-TO-GO Thermal Bags Submitted by Coldkeepers LLC Booth E9135 Integrates Coldkeepers’ patented three-ply technology for added performance, keeping products cold or hot for hours. This bag also prevents freezer burn.

McCormick Recipe Inspirations Submitted by Tegrant Corp. Alloyd Brands Booth S1566 This new, convenient package allows consumers never to have to guess again how much of one ingredient to use. All ingredients are pre-packaged for the chosen recipe.

CP 1.1 Submitted by Clever Pack, co-exhibiting with INP Booth E8409 This is a new childproof cap that is 30% more sustainable than other similar products because of its lighter, lower-cost and more practical design.

Reusable KFC Side Containers Submitted by Anchor Packaging Booth E8234 These new containers have great heat-resistance, allowing backof-the-house modifications that increase speed of service while ensuring continued food safety. These packages are reusable, which is the highest form of sustainability. The patented venting feature allows moisture vapor to vent without increasing the risk of product contamination. Continued on page 64

and everything in-between.

Customized thermoforming to ﬁt your every need.

Visit us at Booth N-4621 to ﬁnd out more. Innovative design and manufacture of packaging automation. Aylward Enterprises, LLC. | 401 Industrial Drive | New Bern, North Carolina 28562 P (252) 633-5757 | F (252) 637-6671 | E info@aylward-usa.com | aylward-usa.com

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Pet Food Packaging Submitted by Stewart’s of America Inc. Booth E5419 The perforations on this package can be adjusted mechanically, in the web direction, and electronically, in the machine direction. The bag is put onto the line and “sucked” into place with the holes on the bottom of the package. The package can then be filled and closed.

ZUN Energy Drink Submitted by Printpack Booth N4119 The bottle for this brain-boosting energy is shaped like a rocket. Labeling challenges resulting from the curvature of the bottle (which tapers more than 75% at the top) are solved with a shrink sleeve.

Vapur Submitted by Ampac Flexibles Booth S2919 Vapur is a high-quality, durable, reusable and flexible water bottle using a BPA-free laminated film structure. Vapur can be rolled, folded or flattened. This package requires 90% less space and uses less fuel to transport than rigid water bottles. This pouch is designed to be filled by a consumer rather than incurring the energy cost of shipping water in prefilled bottles.

Preserve Toothbrush Mail Submitted by Printpack Booth N4119 The first—and only—flexible package in the toothbrush market uses significantly less material than a traditional toothbrush package. With the reduction in materials comes less waste and lighter weight, which, in turn, result in improved shipping efficiencies because of its lighter weight. The most unusual aspect is that it has a second life as a postage-paid return mailer to encourage even more people to return their used toothbrushes for recycling. SD

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Spiral conveyors

Pharmaceutical blister films

Mass Flow Spirals are designed to handle full and empty bottles, cans, jars, and other similar containers. They are equipped with extended in and out feed tangents to facilitate smooth side transfer to and from external conveyors. Features include 12, 16, or 20-in. slats with capacities of up to 800, 1200, and 2000 bottles per minute respectively. The slats are available in powdered coated carbon steel, stainless steel, and wash-down versions. Only one drive motor is needed to operate the spirals and they are designed for low maintenance and long life.

Pentapharm kpVantage films are polyester films designed for pharmaceutical packaging. They reportedly can be processed on existing equipment without modification. The films offer a wide forming window for optimal thermoforming, a full range of barrier protection with common contact material, and work with existing foil lidding materials and structures with universal heat-seal coatings and within normal sealing temperature ranges. In addition, they are said to cut easily for less knife wear and lay flat for improved performance on filling stations.

Ryson International, Inc. Booth N4634 www.ryson.com

Klockner Pentaplast Group Booth E6252 www.kpfilms.com

High-resolution inkjet printer

Package handling The company manufactures a wide variety of paper, box, and carton package handling equipment, in addition to inkjet coding, marking, printing, and verification systems. The firm offers 43 years of experience engineering and manufacturing systems from beginning to end, reportedly providing customers with innovative, customizable solutions that remain cost-effective, highquality and easy to operate and maintain.

Kirk-Rudy Inc. Booth S533 www.kirkrudy.com

Vertical packagers This company offers a line of vertical packagers, each with unique features. The Model 50136SF is equipped with a pocket infeed conveyor, overhead pusher, and powdered film cradle which allows the operator to use large diameter rolls of packaging material. The Model 301SF has a Z style discharge conveyor, capable of producing packages up to 18 in. x 24 in. The Model Vertic L packager is small, portable and ideal for contract packaging applications. The Model Vertic LPP system is designed for packaging multiple items in a pound configuration.

Rennco Booth S950 www.rennco.com

The Evolution III high-resolution inkjet printer has a touchscreen controller that can operate as many as eight printheads on a single production line. Drawing upon Hewlett-Packard technology, the unit reportedly can produce bold, legible prints in resolutions up to 300 dpi and production speeds up to 200 fpm. It can print alphanumeric characters ranging from 3⁄32 in. up to 1 in. high, and it can produce graphics and barcodes up to 2 in. tall. Users can place text anywhere within the 2x24 in. message area using the stylus, which lets the user control formats. Features include operation software package (which includes time and date coding in a range of formats) and ability to store more than 300 messages.

Digital Design Inc. Booth N3206 www.ddiworldwide.com

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The company’s P3c VFFS constant-motion bagmaker builds upon the previous P3 intermittent-motion bagmaker introduced earlier in 2010, with a number of enhancements. According to the manufacturer, the machines feature welded tubular steel frame with a center-balanced profile, which allows weighers and volumetric fillers to be direct-mounted to the machine and provides a cost-effective alternative to additional floor-mounted support. The new machine produces up to 120 bags per minute (20 more than the previous model), and according to the maker, it produces a wider variety of bag styles, including pillow pouch, perforated string, promo strip, notching, hole punching and others. The machine comes with the company’s Insight iconbased color touchscreen interface.

The company’s WideArray edge detector is said to simplify use web guides. While thread-up chains add ease of use to converting lines, they can interfere with edge detectors used for web guiding. With many converting processes switching to center justification of material, avoiding the thread-up chains has become more difficult. This product reportedly keeps the edge detector stationary, avoiding the thread-up chain by expanding the gap and throat of the detector.

Kliklok-Woodman Booth S1601 www.klikwood.com

AccuWeb Inc. Booth 8910 www.accuweb.com

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Modular servo drive The company now offers the Kinetix 6500 servo drive, which uses embedded EtherNet/IP technology for integrated motion control. According to the firm, the product helps eliminate the need for a dedicated motion network and permits high-performance drives, I/O, smart actuators and other EtherNet/IPconnected devices to be supported on a common network. In conjunction with the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix programmable automation controller, the drive is said to help increase machine design flexibility, enhance system performance and reduce costs.

Rockwell Automation Booth N3972 www.rockwellautomation.com

Low-power servo drive The IndraDrive Cs Economy low-power servo drive features compact design and open support of SERCOS III communication bus; the manufacturer says the product provides a cost effective solution with a high level of functionality. The drive has a multiencoder interface supporting Hiperface, EnDat 2.1 and 2.2, 1Vss, 5 V TTL, and Rexroth MSM and MSK servo motors. The units can be equipped with safety-enhancing features such as Safe Torque Off and Safe Brake Control for certifiable drive-based machine safety, which eliminates the need for separate safety components. Other features include digital inputs and outputs, on-board analog input, integrated brake resistor, and intelligent operator panel with programming module.

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Bosch Rexroth Corp. Booth N3630 www.boschrexroth-us.com

Horizontal cartoner The ECONOSEAL E-System 2000 cartoner is an intermittent, automatic horizontal cartoner that reportedly offers the smallest possible machine footprint for a unit with its large standard carton size range. Cartons are automatically opened on to a single product loading station. The product is then horizontally loaded, either manually or automatically. The loaded cartons are then transported ahead for either hot melt glue or tuck closure. The cartoner accommodates both paperboard and corrugated material. Options such as date coding, conveying and product loading systems are available. According to the manufacturer, the E-System 2000 cartoner offers heavy duty production at a low price.

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Warehouse automation The firm is showcasing its mixed case picking and palletizing solutions in its booth. Equipment on display includes a fully functioning mixed case picking loop with two styles of case picking technology, as well as the Vertique robotic palletizer, making its debut at the show. According to the

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Hartness International, Inc. Booth N3825 www.hartness.com

Can-seaming machines The company will be offering a number of packaging solutions in its booth, ranging from can-seaming machines, vacuum can-seaming lines, filling machines, sorting and feeding systems, and can manufacturing lines. The staff of engineers reportedly interacts heavily with the design department, and interacts with customers at each step of a project. Independent from the design division, the firm has a crew of specialists that focuses on researching and developing environmentally friendly packaging systems. According to the company, the machines constructed by the firm offer precise operation, reduced maintenance, flexibility, ease of operation, and long service life.

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Color label printer The Vivo Touch is a full-color digital label printer designed for shortrun color label printing in house and on demand. According to the company, the printer is a high-resolution, high-speed, intelligent color label printer that can process large amounts of variable data and print color labels on the fly. It uses an internal controller to process data and coordinate jobs, and it offers a print speed of up to 25 ft/min. Other reputed benefits include ease of use (facilitated by a touchscreen control panel), efficient toner usage, and photographic quality output.

QuickLabel Systems Booth N4020 www.quicklabel.com

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Industrial pallet wrap Available in two types, the Five Layer PE Stretch Film is an ecofriendly and recyclable Polyethylene plastic resin pallet wrap. The handgrade stretch film is suitable for simple hand packing operations, while the machine-grade stretch film provides 300% elongation property that is suit-

able for all kinds of automatic wrapping machines. The film prevents moisture and pollutants from entering packaged goods and consist of material compounds sourced from Dow Chemical.

Kang Wei Co. Booth E8722 www.kangwei.com.tw

Band sealer for medical pouches The Model VBS-DH-3/8-10-V is a completely validatable, continuous dual heat USDA-approved band sealer, designed for difficult-to-seal materials. Pressure validation is achieved via self-contained compressed air; no external air is required. According to the company, the Teflon bands can be changed and cleaned easily thanks to the instant pressure release on bands placed in an open position. The seals come in 1⁄4 in. and 3⁄8 in. widths. The VBS-DH-3/8-10-V can seal Tyvek®/Mylar, Nylon, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Laminates, Kraft/PE and Foil. Tyvek pouches can be sealed at speeds of 40 fpm.

All Packaging Machinery Corp. Booth S1166 www. apmpackaging.com

Confectionery processing The company is showing a range of snack and confectionery products and process technologies in its booth. One new confectionery depositing capability is a toffee cup, with filling and topping or inclusion. Such indulgence products require a multi-headed depositor and flexible rubber mould technology that’s economic, precise, and hygienic. The first head deposits a toffee cup, the second a filling and the third tops it off with chocolate, nuts or fruit pieces. Other items featured include a multi-headed system for layered products, lollipop products, and auto-cooking systems.

TOMORROWS TECHNOLOGY TODAY THE FUTURE IS ACHIEVING WHAT OTHERS FIND IMPOSSIBLE. The Marchesini Group has been at the forefront of the automatic machine sector for over 30 years now. First as a pioneer, then as a consolidated leader, internationally acclaimed as a model of innovation and advanced technology. Research is the Group’s lifeblood and it invests continually in the latest generation technology without ever overlooking the environment. Know-how and professional expertise also ensure that every service offered is complete and impeccable. The Marchesini Group is always ahead of the field because it can supply original, modular, highly adaptable, state-of-the-art solutions that no one else can. Marchesini Group, welcome to the future.

Baker Perkins Inc. Booth E6942 www.bakerperkinsgroup.com

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equipment to companies of all sizes involved in liquid products processing. Market sectors include food and beverage, personal care, household products, pharmaceutical, and general industrial. A few of the benefits reportedly realized include reduced labor costs, enhanced product quality, increased production capacity, and de-

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Oden Corp. Booth N3736 www.odencorp.com

Low-level infeed palletizer The Currie low-level infeed palletizer is intended to deliver a heavy-

duty, medium-speed palletizer with the flexibility to accommodate multiple pack patterns, plant layouts, and pallet types. The machine palletizes more than 20 cases per minute onto GMA or CHEP pallets and comes in right- or left-hand parallel infeed configuration. It also accommodates side load or end load pallet dispensers. An HMI allows customers to program additional pack patterns without factory field service. Other features include modular design, framed guard door package, CAT II safety circuits and muting light curtains.

Brenton, div. of Pro Mach Inc. Booth S1058 www.brentonengineering.com

OEM label machines The company is showing a range of OEM label machines in its booth. The units offer printing at rates of 6 to 12 in. per second (152mm to 305mm) printing. According to the company, the labelers offer good performance, low operating cost, high-capacity consumables, quiet operation and energy efficiency. In addition, the outputâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether black/white or colorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is said to be high quality.

Memjet Labels Booth N3866 www.memjetlabels.com

Robotic bag filling The TRV1000 is a placer capable of placing bags on multiple machines, mounting in multiple positions, and is customizable to a specific application. Its small footprint facilitates placement in tight surroundings.

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Taylor Products, div. of Magnum Systems Booth S1122 www.magnumsystems.com

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Thermoforming machines Blister packaging machinery Designed for low to moderate volume applications, the KEB compact blister packaging machine is capable of running rigid formable materials and varied lid stocks from rolls including paper, Tyvek®, films, and foil laminates. The compact machine takes up minimal space and is supplied with a full punching station for unique packaging profiles. In addition, product loading can be done automatically or manually and operator guidance is available via touch screen with remote diagnostics via Internet and modem.

Manufacturered by Farmo Res, this firm is adding thermoformers to their existing case packers, pouch fillers, and other packaging machines.

Thermoforming machines for suppositories and ovule packing, unit dose packing, syringe, vial and ampoule packing, blister packs, contact lens filling and packing, and a variety of specialty packing applications are now available from this company.

MG America Booth E6645 www.mgamerica.com

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KOCH Packaging Systems, LP Booth N4112 www.KOCHPackaging.com

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Pressure-sensitive labeling systems The Inline 5100 and 6200 models are designed for pressure-sensitive labeling. Equipped with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), the 5100 model is a stainless-steel cabinetbased labeling system that automatically spaces products and has a userfriendly operating interface. It is capable of full- and partial-wrap labeling at medium- to high-speeds, high volume, and multi-shift operations. The 6200 model is a PLCcontrolled labeling system designed for heavy-duty front/back, side panel, or wrap labeling applications. Features include a rotating control panel, a 12-ft. delrin chain conveyor with stainless steel side plates, and a segmented top trap hold down. In addition, it comes standard with Automatic Speed Following, VFD, and dual applicator mounts with in/out traverse, up/down, with tilt adjustments.

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The company is demonstrating various software applications designed to permit consistent maintenance and fast repairs of retorts. The Maintainer software automatically tracks and alerts personnel when critical retort components are scheduled for maintenance; according to the manufacturer, it provides quick access to machine documentation, maintenance tech notes, and 3D views of retort components. The Challenger software is said to ensure quality and productivity by monitoring critical operating parameters and reporting on deviations during the retort process, then provides a written report.

The mPrinter 4000 is designed to help OEMs develop fast, high-resolution, low-cost digital printing solutions. It reportedly offers highquality imprinting, making it suitable for producing barcodes, forms and catalogs; producing personalized and direct-mail pieces; running statements and bills; and more. It is said to print at speeds of up to 600 fpm, at print resolutions up to 1200 dpi with a 4.25-in. print swath. According to the manufacturer, the economical, high-capacity bulk-ink cartridges minimize operator intervention and can be replaced without having to interrupt a production run.

Allpax Products, div. of Pro Mach Inc. Booth S947 www.allpax.com

Hewlett-Packard Booth N3225 www.hp.com

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The I-Mark SX 7 and SX 16 inkjet systems are designed for printing one or two lines of text, respectively, on cartons and other porous materials. According to the manufacturer, the unit offers more memory than competing entry-level marking systems, features compact size, is easy to operate and provides economical operation. Both printers use the company’s drop-on-demand technology, which is said to perform admirably in industrial environments, where vibration and dust tend to interfere with imaging equipment, and consume less ink than other technologies. Character sizes range from 0.5 in. to 1.5 in. Also, the printers offer plugand-play operation, with controller, printhead and ink system integrated into a single unit.

The company is showing a broad range of label materials in its booth. The Curve Appeal system and Fasson Curvy film labels are designed to embrace complex curved surfaces, giving packaging designers to use a broader range of bottle shapes and sizes. ThinStream features ultra-thin PET liner material that reportedly enables production ultra-thin labels, with a liner only 12 microns in thickness, or half the thickness of a human hair. The company also is presenting a line of adhesives said to perform well with irregular containers and large labels, and that offer less waste, less ooze, and better repositionability. Other products include Flexis pressure-sensitive valve technology, NoteTabs removable tabs, and label and data management solutions.

Matthews Marking Products Booth S1712 www.matthewsmarking.com

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Rotary leak tester The NexGen rotary filled container leak tester is designed for complete inspection of containers on the filling line after the seal is applied. The system creates a test volume around each container seal, then uses a vacuum decay test method to detect micro leakage through the seal. According to the manufacturer, sensitivity typically ranges between 20 to 100 micron leaks, depending on the test volume and test time available, and speeds up to 1000 cpm are possible, depending upon the number of leak test stations. The machine—based on the firm’s NexGen Rotary platform—uses a hygienic design constructed of stainless steel. Initial models are designed for dry areas of the plant floor; and full washdown versions will be available in the future.

ALPS (Air Logic Power Systems, LLC) Booth E6639 www.alpsleak.com

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The Model TF-200 fully automatic tray former is designed to withstand the rigors of continuous, heavy-duty industrial applications. The machine can form regular slotted trays in a range of configurations, including four-corner glued trays, one- and two-piece telescoping trays, and self-locking trays for agricultural, food processing, and distribution applications. The tray former runs at speeds of up to 35 trays per minute and can form a range of tray sizes. According to the manufacturer, size changes are quick and easy, performed in under 10 minutes.

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The company’s CG series direct thermal printers are said to offer excellent performance at an affordable price. According to the manufacturer, the units are delivered ready to use, with minimal setup required, including onboard emulations, optimal interfaces, and an antimicrobial casing for use in clinical and processing environment. The CG2 printers offer printing up to 2 in. wide, and the CG4 units can print up to 4 in. wide; both offer print resolutions of 203 or 305 dpi, and 4 MB of flash memory.

SATO America Inc. Booth N4516 www.satoamerica.com

Liquid packaging The Expresspak machine is designed for liquid product packaging application. According to the company, the unit handles a wide array of products, including sauces, icings, soaps, creams, gels, water, oils and irregular particulates. The machine is said to offer operator-friendly controls, with PLC control logic integrated with a touchscreen interface to optimize speed, accuracy and flexibility.

Ropak Manufacturing Co. Booth E8104 www.ropak.com

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The company has partnered with Italian firm AVE Technologies to market the Ultra-Clean EFS electronic filling system, a machine used in liquid filling applications. The rinser/filler/capper offers flow-meter technology built into a high-speed rotary filling system. According to the company, the unit is designed specifically to maintain asceptic product conditions.

Horix Manufacturing Co. Booth S1530 www.horix.net

Inspection/rejection system The NEMIRS inspection/rejection system can inspect production lines for skewed caps, missing caps, or foil liners, and it can detect down or wrongly oriented bottles. Depending on inspection requirements, it can use simple photo eyes, proximity or limit switches, or a vision system. Containers can be rejected using air blow-off, diverter arm, or pusher cylinder. Also, the rejected items can be diverted to a table, collected in a bin, or transferred to an existing system. The self-contained unit can be placed on an existing production line; according to the manufacturer, it can be adusted for different line speeds up to 450 cpm.

New England Machinery Inc. Booth S2247 www.neminc.com

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Goff’s Enterprises Inc. Booth E7241 www.goffscurtainwalls.com

Overwrapper/bundler/bander The Model 350 overwrapper/bundler/bander offers affordable, productive operation in short-run applications. Changeover is said to be fast, with the machine facilitating 3D changeover in under 20 minutes. Features include stepper motor film feed drive with dial adjustment, scaled adjustment point for repeat setups, and crank adjustment of folders and sealing belts. Also, the machine is said to handle a wide variety of package sizes, with a compact design that fits most available production area spaces.

Scandia Packaging Machinery Booth S312 www.scandiapack.com Continued on page 76

If you are still using an old metal roller conveyor system, you know that it is not uncommon for these antiquated systems to cause days or weeks of downtime every year. The solution is Rexnord’s Roller Upgrade System (RUS). Using the existing frame, the RUS easily upgrades an old roller system. The Rexnord Twistlock ® pin retention system cuts maintenance time from hours to minutes. Stop by and ask about all of the other benefits!

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Climate Curtains are double-paneled vinyl curtain walls lined with 3M Thinsulate insulation, reportedly providing flexible climatecontrol isolation in a range of environments, including freezers and coolers, loading docks, food processing lines and warehouse separation. The curtains can collapse and slide out of the way, giving the user the freedom to move machinery, equipment, and people in and out of temperature-controlled areas. The curtains also feature thermal valences and floor sweeps, which are said to dramatically reduce temperature loss along outer portions of the panels. They are constructed of 18-oz. coated vinyl, come in seven colors, and are available in 60-in. wide panels; they are custom made to fit each application.

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High-speed video cameras Form/fill/seal machines The Model C-50 and Model C-100 automatic form/fill/seal packaging machines are said to combine functional simplicity, compact size, and quickchange characteristics. According to the manufacturer, the units offer high productivity for bagging a wide range of products, such as automotive supplies, hardware, food and bakery products, electrical components, paper, pet goods, pharmaceutical products, sporting goods, textiles, toys and toiletries. The units can handle package-style bags with top and side welds, depending on product use. They also handle film rolls as wide as 27 in., up to 14 in. in diameter. A range of options are available to customize operations.

Bodolay Packaging Machinery Booth S217 www.bodolaypackaging.com

Carton closer The IL120 carton closer (formerly the Compact 3) now features a servo-operated “lift and descend” feature, enabling both infeed and outfeed section overhead conveyors to safely raise vertically if a carton jam or stoppage is detected. After the machine is cleared, the conveyors descend and the closer restarts. According to the manufacturer, the feature improves operator access from both sides of the machine. It can close up to 120 cartons per minute and can be ordered in both inline and right-angle configurations.

Bradman Lake Group Booth S2338 www.bradmanlake.com

The i-SPEED FS camera is designed for use in the ballistics testing market. Featuring highly accurate IRIG-B time synchronization (sub 5 ms) and time stamping, a global shutter speed user selectable to 0.2 ms, and a top frame speed of one million frames per second, this camera is ideal for ballistics applications. The i-SPEED TR is developed for users whose primary concern is to capture high quality, high speed images for review and analysis at a later stage. This solidly aluminum constructed camera is the ideal analysis tool for research and development. The i-SPEED TR can be connected to a PC via its Gigabit Ethernet, which allows the user full control and extensive analysis with the Control-Pro Software Suite.

Olympus NDT Booth E5843 www.olympusndt.com

Side-seal wrapper The Arrow intermittent-motion side-seal wrapper, according to the firm, offers advanced shrink-packaging performance, and a proprietary design that provides fast, user-friendly, reliable operation. It can run product as short as 2 in., with no maximum length, and it can run product up to 6 in. high. It accepts randomly fed product and can handle intermixed lengths within its speed range, and it reportedly does not require precise spacing (unlike a continuousmotion wrapper) which simplifies infeed requirements.

ARPAC Booth S400 www.arpac.com

Vertical case packer The Robotic Vertical Packer, with small footprint and high-speed collation, is said to offer hands-free changeover between different product and case sizes, with no manual adjustments required. According to the firm, the machine is suitable for packing fragile items, such as bags of chips and other flexible-packaged items. To run, the operator selects the appropriate product code from the operator’s panel; the end-effector and cassette automatically change over to the next bag and/or case size.

BluePrint Automation Inc. Booth N4220 www.bpa-flexolutions.com

Pet-food closure SuperTube is a woven poly, pinch-bottom closure option designed for use on woven pet food bags. The heat-seal option is said to offer an attractive display area for product messages. Also, according to the manufacturer, the closure offers performance similar to that of paper bags on existing heat-seal equipment, and it gives users the added benefit of controlled COF for optimized palletization (which means no need for sewing at filling lines). Additionally, the pinch closure for the filling line can be combined with sewing, roll-fold and tape, or slide zipper at the CEI closed end.

Coating Excellence Intl. Booth E8027 www.coating-excellence.com

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Reclosable pouches These reclosable pouches use the E-Z ZIP closure, designed to open easily and cleanly without having to tear off the top of the standup pouch. The pull-tab opening lets users pull away a thin tear strip to get to the recloseable zipper; the package then can be pulled open to dispense the product inside, then pressed closed to reseal. The company states the design lets consumers open packages neatly and easily—without requiring scissors or creating ragged tears—then close to preserve branding graphics and the remaining product inside. In addition, according to the manufacturer, the pouches help improve filling and production efficiency; the zipper’s front placement eliminates the possibility that food or other material will be trapped in it prior to sealing.

Ampac Flexibles Booth S2919 www.ampaconline.com

Tray-forming systems The Alufoil line of machines forms a complete system of matching aluminum trays and lids for human or pet food. Choose from a range of standard shapes and sizes, or select customized containers. According to the manufacturer, specially developed coating systems and the materials used provide support for functions crucial to filling and packing, such as retorting or in-container baking. Die-cut lids are available, with standard or customized embossing, or unembossed.

Constantia Flexibles Booth E5907 www.constantia-flexibles.com

Monoblock loading unit This compact monoblock loading system has a footprint of less than 4m long and 2m wide. Depending on the model, the system reportedly achieves top production speed of 50 or 100 packs per minute. The fully servo-motorized machine has an automatic size-changing feature, enabling the operator to alter sizes without manual intervention or use of tools. Also, its automatic size-parts recognition feature is said to guarantee automatic recognition for replacement components, leading to quick, accurate replacement. The Ifeel control panel is said to provide simple, intuitive operator control.

Cama Group Booth S2352 www.camagroup.com

Bag filling machine This automated high-speed bag filling machine is designed to fill open-mouth bags from 10-100 lbs., then seal or sew the bags closed. The single-spout packaging system is reportedly easy to use. An operator fills multiple bag magazine blocks with approximately 200 bags, then pushes the touchscreen’s start button. According to the company, the machine maintains bag control throughout the entire packaging and bag closing process, and it affords a high degree of successful filling and closing.

American-Newlong Inc. Booth N4517 www.american-newlong.com

Paper-based display board Made with 100% paper construction and both post- and pre-consumer recycled fibers, Falconboard Build is a graphic display board structurally engineered for threedimensional point-of-purchase applications. It has print capability for digital or screenprinting. The manufacturer describes its characteristics as strong, flat, and rigid and claims its weight-bearing attributes are idea for large format point-of-sale displays and semi-permanent structures. It offers compression strength of 70 lbs. per sq. in.

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Shrink-sleeve applicators The company is presenting a new line of mandrel-style shrink-sleeve applicators. The first two machines in its Aurora applicator line offer speeds of 150 and 300 sleeves per minute, respectively. According to the maker, the machines offer advanced mechanical design, programming capabilities, and control technologies, leading to shortened product development time and high-performance servo-controlled operation. Lay-flat sleeve size for both the Aurora Prime and Aurora Premium models ranges from 50 to 200mm, cut length is 35 to 200mm, and material gauge is 40 to 70 microns and 1.3 to 3 mils. The machines use Allen-Bradley color touchscreen HMIs, PLCs and communication hardware.

Axon, div. of Pro Mach Inc. Booth S851 www.axoncorp.com

AC drives AC RapidPaks, according to the manufacturer, are pre-engineered AC drives that feature a range of popular choices for operator controls, keypads, fusing, reactors, three-contactor bypass and disconnects. Versions from 1hp, and in ranges from 208-240V to 380-480V, are available. The manufacturer is said to offer a one-week standard lead time, and express lead time in as little as 48 hours. Also, the N12 (PPBF) or N3R RapidPak enclosure reportedly can be up and running quickly.

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Pressure sensitive labeler The new Model 326 Auto-Colt III Vial Labeler is a pressuresensitive labeler for small pharmaceutical and ophthalmic containers. Ideal for round containers from 0.563 to 2 in.(14.3 to 50.8mm) diameter and with shoulde heights from 0.813 to 3 in.(20.6 to 76.2mm), the Auto-Colt III Trunnion handles up to 300 containers per minute, applying wrap-around labels. The Auto-Colt III Trunnion eases operation and maximizes uptime. The servodriven feedscrew features an integrated air reject for fallen containers, which reduces jams and minimizes the unplanned downtime associated with clearing the system of fallen containers. Fail-safe logic keeps the system running even when the web is missing a label.

NJM/CLI Booth N3806 www.njmcli.com

Produce bin This reusable produce bin is a stackable plastic unit measuring 40x48 in. It features folding sides, and drop doors on all four sides. According to the manufacturer, the vented sides and bottom aid in hydro or forced-air cooling.

Rehrig Pacific Co. Booth E5000 www.rehrigpacific.com

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Sheet extrusion The firm offers extrusion of HIPS sheets on reels for form/fill/seal and thermoforming applications. Choose from natural, translucent, transparent, bicolor/multicolor, striped, printed and laminated HIPS. Specialized products include PLA, CedaLight A-B-A layered/foamed HIPS (which reportedly offer up to 20% reduced density, and CedaClear highly transparent HIPS. The firm has attained ISO22000 certification, and all of its facilities are FDA approved for food management.

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Palletizing system The company has launched its Fastest palletizing system for empty plastic bottles. Reputed benefits include constant positive handling of bottles from the air conveyor to the pallet, guaranteeing both speed and efficiency. According to the manufacturer, the system is simple and reliable, and its robotic technology produces accurate, rapid movement; in addition the full automatic changeover feature can stagger bottles during transfer to the pallet.

Lanfranchi North America Booth S2853 www.lanfranchiusa.com

Open-frame wrapping The company’s open-frame structure equipment eliminates panels in the machine base which, according to the manufacturer, permits efficient inspection, maintenance, and trouble-free operation. The systems provide a base for applying multiple labels on a product. Users can use the systems to label square, elliptical, cylindrical, conical and custom shapes on a container’s top/bottom, top/side and two sides. The manufacturer states the units’ horizontal and vertical positioning handwheels allow for precise, effortless format changeovers, with no tools required.

Arca Automation Booth N3345 www.arcaautomation.com

Plastic netting The company offers plastic netting in coils, cut lengths and flat sheets to protect product during shipment. The material comes in a variety of colors for age coding, part designation, and more. According to the company, the inert polyethylene material resists abrasion and withstands most chemicals and solvents. It can be used to protect precision automotive components, breakables such as wine bottles, volatile items like oxygen tanks, and other items.

Caplugs® Booth S132 www.caplugs.com

Bottle filler The company’s 800 Series bottle filler reportedly offers total count accuracy with product containment to guard against contamination. It provides counts up to 5,000 and speeds of up to 600 bpm. According to the manufacturer, because the machine is fully contained, it eliminates the chance of contamination between the product and line operators.

Aylward Enterprises LLC Booth N4621 www.aylward-usa.com

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Assembling mixed pallet loads The proliferation of stock keeping units (SKUs), retailer requirements and the need for more efficient order picking and stocking are spurring interest in converting single-SKU pallets to mixed pallet loads.

s demand grows for mixed pallet

weighting, these additional touches pres-

loads, so does the need for ware-

ent some real challenges,” says Smith.

house automation.

Mixed Load Systems

Automating mixed load building ad-

dresses retailer demands for rainbow point-

Building mixed pallet loads generally

of-purchase display pallets and the desire

takes place in the warehouse. “There aren’t

to inventory smaller quantities of single

many applications where you have differ-

SKUs. It also minimizes errors, reduces

ent packaging lines feeding the same pal-

labor requirements in the warehouse and

letizing space,” explains Leonard of CAPE.

on the retail floor, enhances consistency

Mixed load systems consist of software

and optimizes pallets to increase shipping,

for decision making and hardware for ar-

delivery and/or stocking efficiency.

ranging product to build a dense, stable

“Grocery stores and convenience

pallet load. Hardware frequently involves

stores don’t want to stock full pallets of

robots with flexible end-of-arm tooling

the same SKU,” says Stephen Moseley, in-

that gently handle a wide range of pack-

dustry team leader for Warehouse and Distribution at Intralox, LLC (Booth

Algorithms and rules in CAPE Pack (Booth N3130) software optimize the density and stability of mixed load pallets.

age types, sizes, shapes and weights. Basic systems may stage incoming product for use in a mixed load. More sophisti-

N3725) of Harahan, La. “C-stores especially are too space-constrained to handle

distribution center environment,” ex-

arm tools that are so flexible, the robot

cated systems depend on product being

dedicated pallets of product,” he explains.

plains Dan Labell, president of Westfalia

can handle thousands of SKUs.

picked in the proper sequence so it arrives

The manufacturing side of the sup-

Technologies, Inc. (Booth S2754) of

Payback can be significant. “It’s not

in the order the pallet requires. The most

ply chain also finds mixed pallet loads

York, Pa. It’s also been one of the most

uncommon to reduce pick labor 60% to

advanced systems possess the intelligence

appealing. “A lot of consumer packaged

difficult operations to automate due to

70%,” reports Labell.

to work on the fly to create the best possible

goods companies view warehouse au-

the multitude of package weights, shapes

Mixed loads often take the form of pal-

tomation as the largest opportunity

and materials typically involved. How-

lets where each layer consists of a different

An integrated system from Intralox,

[today] for efficiency and cost savings,”

ever, he reports, there are robotic solu-

flavor. “Full layers of the same product

based on its activated roller belt technol-

says Scott Smith, global director market

tions available to handle the different

make a nice loading platform for the next

ogy, handles corrugated cases and other

development and emerging businesses

package types and software to provide the

layer,” says Brad Leonard, vice president,

packages rapidly and gently. Capable of

at Hartness International (Booth

intelligence needed to sequence the right

packaging innovation and sustainability at

depalletizing up to six layers per minute,

N3825) of Greenville, S.C., a supplier of

product at the right time to build a dense,

CAPE Systems, Inc. (Booth N3130) of

the system can handle complex interlock-

palletizing and mixed case picking tech-

stable mixed load. In fact, several compa-

Piscataway, N.J., which will introduce CAPE

ing layer patterns with up to 80 cases per

nology through its HartnessVertique

nies, including Intelligrated Inc. (Booth

Pack pallet pattern and packaging design

layer. In this scenario, an Intralox Pallet

(pronounced ver Tee Q) subsidiary.

S2266) of St. Louis, Mo., and FANUC

software, version 2.11 at PACK EXPO.

Layer Descrambler descrambles, singu-

arrangement of randomly arriving product.

“Order picking has always been one of

Robotics America, Inc. (Booth N3406)

Increasingly, however, product is mixed

lates and orients product from single-

the most labor-intensive functions in the

of Rochester Hills, Mich., offer end-of-

within layers, adding to the complexity

SKU layers so a Right-Angle Sorter

and presenting a challenge Leonard

(DARB) can transfer them into a buffer

Challenges of Mixed Load Palletizing

equates to assembling a three-dimensional

or storage system. Single SKU Storage Ac-

jigsaw puzzle. “The more packaging types,

cumulation Lanes with up to six lanes per

• Nonuniform product sizes, shapes and weights • Wide variety of package types • Designing end-of-arm tools to maximize robot flexibility • Additional handling may work against sustainability goals • Loading restrictions (e.g., weight) • Stacking restrictions (e.g., crushables on top) • Comingling restrictions (e.g., no bleach with foodstuffs) • Mixed layers add complexity • Need for optimum load density and stability • Frequent SKU changes and additions • Balancing warehouse needs with mixed pallet optimization • Sequencing pallet according to route delivery or store layout

the more challenging it is,” says Labell.

drive hold product until it’s needed.

Mixed loads also increase the number

When an order is received, the system re-

of “touches” a product experiences. Now

leases buffered cases in the proper se-

instead of shipping homogenous pallets

quence through a Perpendicular Merge

built at the end of the line, product may

so the Intralox Pallet Layer Former can

be palletized in a homogenous load, de-

stack the mixed load pallet. If needed for

palletized and repalletized in a mixed

the stacking pattern or merchandising re-

load, increasing chances of damage, par-

quirements, a Touchless Case Turner can

ticularly with source-reduced packaging

be installed after the Perpendicular

being adopted to meet sustainability ini-

Merge to rotate cases into the proper po-

tiatives. “When combined with light-

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The F400X-SS single piston filler is a stainless-steel machine designed for filling liquids at low production rates, reportedly with high accuracy. This semi-automatic volumetric filler is said to fill a wide range of liquids from aqueous solutions to light oils into vials at speeds of up to 60 per minute, with consistent fill accuracies of +\ 0.5%. This machine is designed for clean rooms or industrial settings and is ideal for use in labs or facilities with low production requirements.

The company’s Flat-Pak PMR is making its industry debut at PACK EXPO. The machine takes premade roll stock pouch material with already made pouches on it (for example, Tyvek®). It cuts, loads and seals them with validatable precision impulse seal techniques using ActivSensor controls supplied by Therme. The machine infeed system is equipped with an infeed conveyor, an AZCO desiccant feeder, APAI microtiter plate magazine feed and a Bell-Mark thermal printer for product identification.

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The company is showing a range of sorting equipment in its PACK EXPO booth. The Genius belt sorter is designed to offer long life and high performance. The Felix gross-defect sorter is geared towards performing a first rough sorting on bigger foreign materials amongst materials like green beans. The IXUS sorter is a large x-ray sorter with remote control capability.

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BEST Sorting Booth E6634 www.bestsorting.com

Magnetic separators The firm’s ProGrade line of magnetic separators—including standard magnetic plates, grates, traps and tubes—reportedly features a high-power magnetic at affordable prices. The components are offered in three different magnetic strengths, enabling users to select a level of protection that best suits the needs of a particular application. The Ceramic series are geared toward general industry assemblies, the Rare Earth series are designed for general-industry and some food/chemical applications, and the Xtreme series is intended for food and pharmaceutical grade assemblies.

Eriez Booth S1454 www.eriez.com

Visual troubleshooting The TroublePix 200 is a high-speed portable troubleshooting camera and recording system. The system reportedly can record from a single camera at 200 fps x vga resolution with a ruggedized portable laptop. Users can choose to record in a loop or a pre-post mode to limit file size and pinpoint problems in a fast manner. Images are recorded with time stamp and sequences are also saved with event markers. The system can record up to two hours in uncompressed mode and longer in compressed mode.

NorPix, Inc. Booth N3152 www.norpix.com

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Edge detector The company’s WideArray edge detector is said to simplify use web guides. While thread-up chains add ease of use to converting lines, they can interfere with edge detectors used for web guiding. With many converting processes switching to center justification of material, avoiding the thread-up chains has become more difficult. This product reportedly keeps the edge detector stationary, avoiding the thread-up chain by expanding the gap and throat of the detector.

AccuWeb Inc. Booth E8910 www.accuweb.com

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Food packaging colors The company has expanded the range of colors available for packaging that comes in direct contact with food. The GloPrill fluorescent and Gem-Tone conventional colors are designed to allow brands to introduce new products or refresh packaging formats with new colors that are safe for food and beverage contact. According to the firm, GloPrill colors are the first fluorescent pigments that are FDA compliant for direct food contact, and they come in five bright colors. The Gem-Tone colors come in four rich colors; more are in development.

DayGlo Color Corp. Booth E6545 www.dayglo.com

Aylward Enterprises LLC Booth N4621 www.aylward-usa.com

Temperature control software This software-based, closed-loop temperature control package is designed to make commissioning temperature control loops faster and more effective. According to the manufacturer, parameters are set automatically; no additional programming is required. Selected library function blocks handle temperature control, and the user interface lets operators select the temperature range and the sensors used, and define the number of temperature zones required. Designed for multichannel systems with as many as 32 independent control loops, the system provides a range of possibilities for automatically selecting parameters. Other features include integrated visual components visualization and the ability to expand the software according to changing operational requirements.

B&R Industrial Automation Corp. Booth S1073 www.br-automation.com

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AmbaFlex Inc. (Booth E6414) is showing a range of conveyors, including the Spiralveyor SV and Model SVM spiral conveyor.

Dean Hornsby of Matthews Marking Products (S1712) is showing the firm’s iDSnet integrated product traceability solution.

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Septimatech Group Inc. (Booth N4026) is displaying its Unison modular flex guide rail adjustment systems. Nestor Diaz, Fred Zielinski, Bijan Farid and Mostafa Farid of bodolay Packaging Machinery (Booth S217), show the CG-120 h/f/f/s machine.

Among the new equipment Kliklok-Woodman (Booth S1601) are its TransFormer carton former and Vantage multi-bag baler.

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FANUC Robotics America, Inc. (Booth N3406) is displaying a range of robotics equipment for packaging lines. The Barry-Wehmiller Companies (Booth S800) offers engineering consulting and manufacturing technology.

More than 45,000 attendees are expected to take in all the equipment, materials and programs at PACK EXPO 2010.

IMS Schneider Electric Motion USA (Booth N4852) will be showing off a line of motion control products and accessories, including its three-axis Delta robot.

Tom Mutch and Dan Schmidt of ITW Muller (Booth S1916) put the finishing touches on the firm’s shrink-wrapping equipment and films.

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A healthy dose of success A natural food and supplement firm returns to NJM/CLI Packaging Systems (Booth N3806) to expand its business.

usiness at NOW Foods, a natural food and supplements company in suburban Chicago, has been growing steadily in recent years. With demand for healthful foods continuing to grow and the company running its equipment

at full capacity, the company turned to NJM/CLI Packaging Systems International (Booth N3806) to help boost productionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a short turnaround. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We needed to add capacity quickly,â&#x20AC;? says Dan Mirjanic, NOW Foods engineering

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presentations by tweeting about setup, and offering previews of equipment on display. In the hours leading up to the show’s opening this morning, Twitter has been abuzz with tweets from exhibitors enticing attendees to machinery demonstrations. Also, PACK EXPO attendees are using Twitter and the #packexpo hashtag to connect with each other. Bryan King, a packaging engineer from Indianapolis is tweeting under the name @VoodooTuner. On Friday night, he tweeted that he was looking forward to “sharing experiences with other professionals.” And Adalis Packaging (@adalTwitterers are using the #packexpo hashtag to ispackaging), a packaging share news of tweetups and other show-related and supply chain consultevents, which is displayed on monitors around ing firm in Minneapolis, the show floor and next to wi-fi stations. announced a tweetup of other, and with manufacturers of the University of Wisconsin-Stout packequipment they’re interested in, is aging alumni scheduled after show through tweetups. hours on Monday. A tweetup is a meeting that’s Interested in connecting with arranged through Twitter--putting equipment vendors or likeminded the “social” in social media—then professionals at PACK EXPO? There takes place in the real world. It’s a are a number of ways you can get switch from how social gatherings connected: usually work, when you connect with Search for “pack expo” or “packexpo” a group of colleagues or friends you to find tweetups others are already know—with a tweetup, prob- organizing. ably next to none of the people meetFollow PMMI (@pmmiorg) and ing knew each other previously. The the PACK EXPO Show Daily (@Packpeople do, however, share a common ExpoDaily) to catch tweetup aninterest—they might work in the nouncements. same field, root for the same sports Organize a tweetup of your own-team, or struggle with matching use the #packexpo hashtag in a tweet problems. to name a time and place for your PACK EXPO exhibitors are using colleagues to network with you. their Twitter feeds and the hashtag If you’re not on Twitter, you can keyword #packexpo to get attendees still catch tweetups—look for the to gather at their booths. Days—even Twitter feed monitors placed around weeks—before PACK EXPO’s opening, the show floor and near the wi-fi staexhibitors set the stage for their booth tions. SD