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May 15, 2013 - Press Release

Federal Hires John Oliaro as Its New Operations Manager

Oliaro brings expertise in operations management in the packaging industry to his new position

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May 15, 2013 - Press Release

Federal Names New Machinery Sales Engineer

Roderick Daly brings 15 years of experience in the beverage packaging industry to his new position

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May 7, 2013 - Press Release

Matrix Features the Triton High-Speed Bagging Machine at United Fresh, May 14-16 in San Diego

The Triton vertical form-fill-seal bagger gives produce packers a rugged packaging solution designed to lower labor costs and improve throughput (Matrix Booth # 1238)

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April 10, 2013 - Press Release

Improvements in Shelf Stable Consumer Products Spurs Continuing Sales of Allpax Jumbo Shaka® Retorts

Initial adopters appreciate Shaka’s dramatic reduction in sterilization time, which improves the quality of products, such as soups, sauces, ready meals, dips, spreads, and baby food, which are benefited by the process.

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April 9, 2013 - Press Release

Pro Mach Names John Eklund Vice President of Marketing

Pro Mach announces John Eklund has been appointed Vice President, Marketing, stepping into the role vacated by retired Vice President of Marketing Jack Aguero

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April 2, 2013 - Press Release

ID Technology Names Alan Shipman Vice President and General Manager

Fort Worth, TX - ID Technology, one of North America's largest single-source providers of labeling, coding, and marking equipment, services and supplies, announced today Alan Shipman has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager.

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April 2, 2013 - Press Release

Matrix Brings Its Top Coffee Packaging Machines to the Specialty Coffee Exposition in Boston

The Elete, Mercury HS, and Matrix X vertical form-fill-seal machines from Matrix give coffee companies a choice of three rugged and capable automated packaging solutions designed to deliver a variety of benefits (Matrix Booth #1127)

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March 20, 2013 - Press Release

2013 Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get Significant Value from Packaging Machinery Purchases

Two important tax breaks that benefit businesses purchasing capital equipment were extended or enhanced as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act to allow companies to get significant value from their 2013 packaging machinery purchases.

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March 7, 2013 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces Parts-Consignment Inventory for Overwrappers, Weigh Price Labelers, and Case Scales

Having high-wear parts onsite at customers’ locations improves uptime. The new consignment program also reduces customers’ inventory, shipping, ordering, and handling costs

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February 21, 2013 - Press Release

Roberts PolyPro Introduces a Semi-Automatic Handle Applicator to Latin America Businesses

This solution lowers risk in terms of capital costs when brand owners and contract packagers are expanding production. (Roberts PolyPro Expo Pack Guadalajara 2013 Booth #1006)

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February 21, 2013 - Press Release

Axon Introduces Latin American Businesses to a Safety-Interlock System for ThermoPoint®

See the Category 3 safety-interlock system at the Axon Expo Pack Guadalajara 2013 Booth #1006

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February 21, 2013 - Press Release

Axon supplies Avon Cosmetics in Celaya, Mexico with an innovative shrink sleeve labeling solution

The Axon EZ-100H is specifically designed to apply shrink sleeve labels to lipstick and mascara tubes, eyeliner sticks, and any other small cylindrical products that are oriented horizontally on a packaging line.

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February 7, 2013 - Press Release

Axon Showcases Its Newest Full-Body Shrink Sleeve Applicator at West Pack – The Aurora

At West Pack, Axon will demonstrate the Stainless Steel Aurora, an Aurora option for wet-rooms and other demanding environments. (Axon Booth # 5235)

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February 7, 2013 - Press Release

Matrix Features at West Pack the Mercury HS – the Company’s Top Selling Form-Fill-Seal Machine

The Mercury HS is rugged, easy to maintain, and delivers high speed packaging in form-filled bags. (Matrix Booth # 5243)

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February 1, 2013 - Press Release

Pro Mach’s End of Line Packaging Business Unit Announces New Distributed Products Group

Pro Mach Inc. announced today it has formed a new End of Line (EOL) Distributed Products Group to enhance sales and marketing support for distributors selling its end of line products.

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January 24, 2013 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces at the International Poultry Expo an Entry-Level Leak-Resistant Stretch Overwrapper

The Ossid 500im stretch overwrapper’s entry-level price makes it possible for small to mid-size packaging operations in a variety of markets to step up to end-seal leak-resistant overwrapping

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January 24, 2013 - Press Release

Ossid Brings Its Newest Packaging Solutions to the International Poultry Expo

Ossid will show its Integrity horizontal form-fill-seal machine, leak resistant tray stretch overwrappers, weigh price labelers, and more

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January 15, 2013 - Press Release

Federal Names New Sales and Marketing Manager

Michael Collins Brings 20 Years of Experience in the Packaging Industry to His New Position

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January 3, 2013 - Press Release

Pro Mach’s ID Technology Strengthens Customer Service & Support by Acquiring Logmatix

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that its ID Technology division has acquired Logmatix Labels & Tags, Inc, a leading provider of identification products, services, and support.

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December 19, 2012 - Press Release

Fowler Products Earns Diageo Distinguished Honors Special Projects Award

Fowler supplied six high-speed, high-quality cleaning, filling, and capping systems that are helping to break production records at two Diageo plants

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December 3, 2012 - Press Release

Pro Mach Expands Sanitary Production & Material Handling Capabilities with Acquisition of KLEENLine

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that it has acquired KLEENLine Corporation, a leading provider of sanitary production solutions including conveyors, material handling equipment, vision systems, robotics, automation controls, and systems engineering services.

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October 28, 2012 - Press Release

Axon Debuts Safety Interlock System for ThermoPoint® Steam-Heat Tunnels at Pack Expo 2012

See the Category 3 safety-interlock system at the Axon Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3919

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October 25, 2012 - Press Release

Labeling Systems Exhibits Latest Technology in Track and Trace and Pressure Sensitive Labeling

Labeling Systems will be demonstrating a broad range of the latest pressure sensitive labeling technology at Pack Expo International, October 28-31, in Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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October 25, 2012 - Press Release

Edson Celebrates 50 Years in Business and Double-Digit Sales Increases Since 2010

Another 50th milestone: Edson is now a Pro Mach Brand

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October 24, 2012 - Press Release

Wexxar/BEL Introduces Innovative Case Sealer Auto Adjust on its Popular BEL 290 System

Innovative Auto Adjust technology automates case sealing adjustments to greatly improve efficiency, reliability, and changeover times.

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October 24, 2012 - Press Release

Shuttleworth Smart Conveyor Rollers Provide Precise Transport of Syringes

Shuttleworth expands its Slip-Torque® material handling product line with a new solution for handling syringes. Shuttleworth syringe conveyors provide precise, continuous transport that improves throughput and minimizes product damage.

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October 23, 2012 - Press Release

Orion’s Two New Flex Model Stretch Wrappers Set the Standard for Durability and Investment Value

These new Flex models deliver state-of-the-art performance and investment value, as well as the durability and reliability that have long been the hallmark of Orion machines.

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October 23, 2012 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces the First in a New Generation of High-Speed Meat and Produce Stretch Wrappers

The Ossid 500Si stretch wrapper sets a new price/performance standard for high-speed meat and produce applications (Ossid Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3913)

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October 22, 2012 - Press Release

Laser Coder Case Marking at Pack Expo International 2012

ID Technology will be demonstrating several lasers from their extensive range of laser coders in Booth # N-4021 at Pack Expo in Chicago.

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October 19, 2012 - Press Release

Fowler Products Brings the Latest in Capping Technology to Pack Expo 2012

The 2012 exhibit features demonstrations and information on aluminum roll-on capping, the latest in electronic torque control capping and inspection/rejection systems, and the new pulsed-light sanitation system that eliminates the need for aggressive chemicals to sanitize closures.

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October 19, 2012 - Press Release

Shuttleworth Showcases Machine Vision Solutions at Pack Expo 2012

From vision system simulation to packaging line operation, Shuttleworth integrated vision systems deliver a host of financial and operational advantages

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October 18, 2012 - Press Release

Wexxar/BEL’s New Rotary Case Settling Conveyor For Fast Product Containment

Wexxar/BEL’s New Rotary Case Settling Conveyor Delivers Fast, Industry Leading Product Containment in Small Footprint

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October 18, 2012 - Press Release

Edson Packaging Machinery Showcases at Pack Expo 2012 an Integrated End-of-Line Packaging System

The-state-of-the-art end-of-line integrated system is loaded with new innovations and technology from Edson, Currie by Brenton, Orion, and Shuttleworth. (Edson Pack Expo Booth #760)

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October 17, 2012 - Press Release

Roberts PolyPro Develops Its Next Generation of Paper Handles

For brand owners and co-packers with bulk dry-goods packaging applications, the new Roberts PolyPro paper handles set a price/performance standard upon which all others will be judged. (Roberts PolyPro Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3916)

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October 17, 2012 - Press Release

Shuttleworth Releases High-Speed Conveyors for Packaging Lines

New conveyor capability can reach up to 500 feet-per-minute.

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October 16, 2012 - Press Release

Roberts PolyPro Develops an Innovative Handle Applicator for Multi Packs and Single Bottles

For packaging lines producing both multi packs for club stores and single bottles for convenience outlets, the new Roberts PolyPro solution delivers maximum return on investment and a competitive edge. (Roberts PolyPro Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3916)

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October 16, 2012 - Press Release

Rennco Exhibits at Pack Expo 2012

Rennco will be exhibiting two vertical packager models at Pack Expo 2012; a Model 301SF with a belt infeed unit and a Model Vertic·L-PP unit with an automatic weighing/loading system.

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October 15, 2012 - Press Release

Ossid’s Integrity Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal Machine at Pack Expo for First Time

Ossid’s Integrity delivers a new level of performance for applications of 10 to 15 cycles per minute. (Ossid Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3913)

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October 12, 2012 - Press Release

Roberts PolyPro Introduces a Semi-Automatic Handle Applicator

This solution lowers risk in terms of capital costs when brand owners and contract packagers are expanding production to serve new markets. (Roberts PolyPro Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3916)

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October 11, 2012 - Press Release

Matrix Brings the New, Innovative X Machine to Pack Expo 2012

The new Matrix X machine allows coffee, baking and snack food, confectionary, prepared foods and other companies to use floor space more effectively while boosting production (Matrix Pack Expo 2012 Booth #853)

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October 11, 2012 - Press Release

IPak Machinery Unveils Expanded Line of Servo-Based Tray Forming Solutions at Pack Expo

IPak is featuring its expanded S Series of servo-based tray forming solutions at Pack Expo International, October 28-31, in Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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October 10, 2012 - Press Release

ID Technology Model 252 Label Printer Applicator built on new Centerline-Modularity philosophy

ID Technology will be showing the IDT Model 252 Label Printer Applicator, the newest addition to their extensive line of Label Printer Applicators at Pack Expo 2012 booth #N-4021.

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October 10, 2012 - Press Release

Improved Sustainability Drives Interest in Pulsed-Light Sanitation of Caps, Cups, Lids, and Films

Fowler Products and French-firm Claranor are expanding support for the pulsed-light sanitation market in North America. (See pulsed-light sanitation solutions at the Fowler Products Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3906)

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October 9, 2012 - Article

Test lab helps optimize products' retort processing

Allpax was recently featured in the October 2012 issue of Packaging Digest magazine showcasing their retort solution for the National Food Lab.

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October 9, 2012 - Press Release

Federal Introduces New Extended-Shelf-Life Filling Technology at Pack Expo 2012

See ESL capabilities and other new filling and capping solutions at the Federal Pack Expo 2012 Booth #1878

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October 9, 2012 - Press Release

Pro Mach’s End of Line Packaging Solutions Unveils Complete Integrated System

Pro Mach’s End of Line Packaging Solutions is featuring a complete integrated system for medical and pharmaceutical industries at Pack Expo International. The integrated system includes solutions from five Pro Mach Brands.

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October 8, 2012 - Press Release

Currie by Brenton Adds New Robotic Palletizing Line to Product Offering

Currie by Brenton now offers robotic palletizing solutions, continuing its over 100-year tradition of providing customers with durable, high performance solutions.

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October 5, 2012 - Press Release

Brenton's Medical and Pharmaceutical Compliant Case Packer Reduces Floor Space and Carbon Footprints

Brenton announced today its new BrentonPro Mach-2P servo indexing case packer for Medical and Pharmaceutical industries.

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October 4, 2012 - Press Release

Axon’s New Generation of Shrink Sleeve Applicators Are Now Available for Demanding Environments

Learn more about the modular and innovative Aurora series of mandrel-style shrink film applicators at the Axon Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3919

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October 4, 2012 - Press Release

Allpax Is Now Manufacturing the Largest Shaka® Production Retorts in the World

Shaka agitation retorts open the door to innovation by producing shelf-stable products that rival the quality of aseptic and frozen food (Allpax Pack Expo 2012 Booth #3910)

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September 20, 2012 - Press Release

Matrix Patents a Device that Nearly Doubles the Speed of Filling Snack and Health Food Bags

The SmartGate™ product concentrator significantly improves throughput for contract packagers and brand owners and increases profits on food packaged in narrow bags.

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September 20, 2012 - Press Release

Currie by Brenton’s MasterPal Provides High Speed Palletizing and Depalletizing

Packagers who need to palletize or depalletize trays, large loads, bulk items and bundles have historically made quality or speed compromises due to limitations of vacuum pick and roller technology. That’s no longer necessary with Currie by Brenton’s patented MasterPal technology

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September 5, 2012 - Press Release

New White Paper: Automatic Tray Formers, What You Need To Know

A new white paper from IPak reveals what to look for when choosing the right supplier for automatic tray forming machinery.

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August 23, 2012 - Press Release

New Fowler Quick-Release Capping Head Ensures Faster and Easier Changeovers for Numerous Industries

Fowler Products now offers an innovative quick-release capping head for companies in the distilled spirits, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries that use the same capping machine for different types and sizes of roll-on, press-on and screw-on caps.

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August 22, 2012 - Press Release

Pro Mach enters Liquid Filling Market with Acquisition of Federal Manufacturing

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Federal Manufacturing, a leading provider of rotary liquid filling packaging machinery based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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July 31, 2012 - Press Release

Fowler Products Completes Renovation of its Factory Acceptance Testing and Training Facility

The refurbished 9,600-square-foot facility will be used for assembly and testing of Fowler Products capping, cap handling, bottle cleaning, filling, and cap sterilization systems.

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July 25, 2012 - Press Release

New Aftermarket Sales Manager at Ossid

Ossid has hired Robert Hukill as their aftermarket sales manager to further customer partnerships

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July 24, 2012 - Press Release

Ossid Names Manufacturers Representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region

Ossid announced that Creative Packaging Solutions will serve as its manufacturer’s representative in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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July 18, 2012 - Press Release

A Revolution in Retort Technology Improves the Taste of Food Packaged in Microwaveable Containers

Allpax audio podcast for food packagers describes how reciprocating motion during the retort process heats containers faster and contributes to better tasting food.

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July 17, 2012 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces the TVS 1000 Label and Barcode Validation Machine

Ossid’s new label and barcode validation machine ensures quality packaging and increases customer satisfaction.

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July 11, 2012 - Press Release

Matrix Packs the Production Capacity of Two Bagging Machines into the Floor Space Required by One

The new Matrix X machine allows coffee, baking and snack food, confectionary, prepared foods and other companies to use floor space more effectively while boosting production.

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July 10, 2012 - Press Release

Fowler Products Achieves 60-year Milestone

From its humble start, Fowler Products is now recognized as one of the premier manufacturers of packaging machinery, along with its three French partners, Andre Zalkin & CIE, Perrier Bottling Systems, and Claranor.

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July 9, 2012 - Press Release

Wexxar Packaging Expands Sales Team

Paul Watmough named Business Development Manager for U.S. West and Canada; Mike Parkinson appointed Territory Director

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June 22, 2012 - Press Release

Edson Packaging Machinery Celebrates 50 Years of Customer Service and Manufacturing Excellence

Founded in 1962, Edson grew from humble beginnings in a Hamilton, Ontario garage to machinery installations worldwide for a wide variety of consumer goods companies.

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June 20, 2012 - Press Release

Pro Mach Names New Latin America Sales Manager

Pro Mach announced today the appointment of Anthony Colquitt as Sales Manager, Latin America. Mr. Colquitt is a veteran bilingual packaging machinery sales professional with extensive business development experience in Latin American markets.

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April 20, 2012 - Press Release

Ingenious Coffee Bagging Machine Packs Production Capacity of Two Machines into Floor Space of One

Matrix Packaging Machinery introduced at the 24th annual Specialty Coffee Association of America Exposition and Symposium an ingeniously designed coffee bagging machine for those coffee companies that need to boost production but have limited floor space

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April 17, 2012 - Press Release

Rennco Exhibits at Texcare International 2012

Rennco is pleased to exhibit in Hall 8, Stand J48 of the Texcare International Exhibition in Frankfurt

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March 28, 2012 - Press Release

New White Paper Describes How to Choose the Appropriate Capping Technology

A new white paper from Fowler looks at the two most prominent styles of capping machines - in-line and rotary chuck - and then offers end-users detailed insights on choosing the optimum style for your application and budget.

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March 26, 2012 - Press Release

Shuttleworth Announces New High-Speed Conveyor for Packaging Lines

Shuttleworth announced today a new high-speed chain-driven conveyor capable of reaching speeds up to 500 FPM while maintaining product stability, allowing manufacturers added versatility on their packaging lines.

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March 19, 2012 - Press Release

Learn the Facts and Lower Risk When Buying a Used Axon Tamper Band/Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator

Axon has published a new white paper detailing what packagers need to know when purchasing a used Axon tamper band/shrink sleeve label applicator

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March 14, 2012 - Press Release

Ossid's New Splash-Proof Weigh-Price Labeler Is Fast, Versatile, and Rugged

Ossid introduced today a new weigh-price labeler for meat, poultry, dairy products, seafood, and produce packing operations that require a rugged, versatile, and fast machine, up to 120 packages per minute, in environments with high moisture content

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February 2, 2012 - Press Release

Pro Mach Expands EOL and Case Packing Capabilities with Acquisition of Edson Packaging Machinery

Pro Mach announced today that it has acquired Edson Packaging Machinery, Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high performance case packing equipment, based in Hamilton, Ontario.

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January 31, 2012 - Press Release

White Paper Describes How New Retorts Are Producing Aseptic Quality Food at a Fraction of the Cost

A white paper from Allpax, powered by Pro Mach, looks at how the Shaka retort process blurs the lines between UHT/aseptic packaging and retort sterilization, making it possible for a processor to produce UHT quality food through a batch retort process that has lower capital and labor costs.

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January 17, 2012 - Press Release

Allpax Introduces Innovative Waste-Steam Recovery System for Retorts

Allpax is now offering a waste-steam recovery system for retorts that is designed to lower energy costs, reduce consumption of water, and improve the overall sustainability of the facility. This new system is suitable for both new installations and as a retrofit solution.

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December 12, 2011 - Press Release

Pro Mach Names New Director of Corporate Business Collaboration

Pro Mach announced today the appointment of Mark Ruberg as Director of Corporate Business Collaboration. Mr Ruberg is a 27-year veteran in developing collaborative teams to create sales growth and expand business opportunities in manufacturing.

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November 29, 2011 - Press Release

Allpax High-Speed Two-Basket Retort Product Delivery Systems Automate Small Footprint Retort Rooms

Allpax Products introduces a new automated high-speed retort product delivery system for small footprint retort rooms that utilize four-, six-, and eight-basket horizontal retorts for the preparation of shelf-stable food.

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October 17, 2011 - Press Release

Pro Mach Strengthens its Flexible Packaging Offering with Acquisition of Matrix Packaging Machinery

Pro Mach announced today that it has acquired Matrix Packaging Machinery, a leading manufacturer of vertical form/fill/seal machinery based in Saukville, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee.

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September 26, 2011 - Press Release

Wexxar Takes an Idea From Everyday Life to Save Operators Time on Case Size Changeovers

The latest innovation from Wexxar/BEL is its new Auto Adjust option, featuring Box Recipe, which automates some of the major adjustments required on case forming machines during case size changes.

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September 26, 2011 - Press Release

IPak Introduces First Automatic Tray Former for Returnable Plastic Containers

IPak, powered by Pro Mach, introduces the RP-100, North America's first returnable plastic container (RPC) erector. The IPak RP-100 machine securely forms reusable plastic containers, while reducing labor costs and repetitive strain injuries related to forming returnable plastic trays by hand.

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September 14, 2011 - Press Release

Axon Introduces the ThermoJet Low Cost Steam Tunnel for Heat Shrink Applications

Axon introduces at Pack Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, September 26-28, an innovative steam heat-shrink tunnel for contract packagers and brand owners looking for the benefits of steam, but at a price similar to standard convective-heat tunnels.

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September 14, 2011 - Press Release

Roberts PolyPro Introduces an Innovative 20 Case Per Minute Plastic Handle Applicator

Roberts PolyPro will introduce at Pack Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, September 26-28, its new single-station multipack bottle handle applicator. The new applicator was specifically designed for lowest total cost of ownership, highest versatility, and simplest operation.

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September 14, 2011 - Press Release

Allpax Demonstrates Productivity and Quality Advantages of Shaka Retort Agitation at Pack Expo 2011

Demonstration of Advantages of Shaka Retort Agitation

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September 1, 2011 - Press Release

Allpax Retort Monitoring and Control Solutions Ensure Compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act

Allpax introduced a program for ensuring that retort rooms meet the quality and reporting mandates specified under the Food Safety Modernization Act

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July 26, 2011 - Press Release

First U.S. Shaka Production Retort Shipped

Allpax announced today that the first production Shaka(R) retort licensed in the United States has shipped to a major food manufacturer.

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July 18, 2011 - Press Release

Orion introduces new Sentry entry-level Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrapper

Orion introduces the Sentry, a value-priced, semi-automatic stretch wrapping machine that provides customers with a quality, entry-level solution that unitizes pallet loads with stretch film for less than $6,999.

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July 14, 2011 - Press Release

New Cap Sorter from Fowler Products Ideal for Mid-Range Production

Fowler Products introduced today a compact waterfall style cap sorter for production lines running between 100 and 300 bottles per minute. The new sorter offers a host of features for these mid-range production applications.

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July 6, 2011 - Press Release

Pro Mach Announces New Ownership by The Jordan Company

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today the completion of its acquisition by The Resolute Fund II, L.P., an affiliate of The Jordan Company, from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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June 21, 2011 - Press Release

Fowler Products Augments Its Bulk Cap Feeding Systems with a Unique Sanitary Tote Dumping System

Fowler Products announced today that its bulk cap feeding systems for high speed bottling lines now include a new and unique sanitary closed transition tote dumper for improved cleanliness when handling caps in bulk totes.

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June 21, 2011 - Press Release

Breakthrough in Automated Retort Loading - 50 Percent Increased Throughput for Small Cans

Allpax Products announced today the successful development of the fastest retort basket loading system in the world - in excess of 10 sweeps per minute and basket changeover in less than 20 seconds.

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June 13, 2011 - Press Release

Pro Mach to be Acquired by The Jordan Company From Odyssey Investment Partners

Pro Mach today announced a definitive agreement under which The Resolute Fund II, L.P., an affiliate of The Jordan Company, will acquire the company from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC.

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May 24, 2011 - Press Release

Revolutionary iCON & iCONnet Laser Coders Now Available in 30 Watt Models

ID Technology announces that the ID Technology iCON and iCONnet Lasers by Macsa are now available in 30 Watt models.

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April 12, 2011 - Press Release

The National Food Lab and Allpax Announce Availability of the Most Versatile R&D Retort in the World

The National Food Lab (The NFL) and Allpax Products, a division of Pro Mach, announced today the installation of the most advanced laboratory retort in the world in The NFL's pilot plant.

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April 12, 2011 - Press Release

New Integrity Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine Delivers a New Level of Performance

Ossid introduced today a new horizontal form-fill-seal machine that is rated at 15 cycles per minute (CPM), complies with PackML, and may be customized for customer specific applications.

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April 4, 2011 - Press Release

Ossid Receives a Major Investment Grant from North Carolina

Ossid will receive a $200,000 business investment grant from the state of North Carolina aimed at increasing employment and keeping Ossid in the state as a valued employer.

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January 14, 2011 - Press Release

Recently Enacted Tax Incentives Provide Even More Value from 2011 Packaging Machinery Purchases

An extension of The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 extends and temporarily increases the additional first-year depreciation provision for investment in new business equipment, such as packaging and processing machinery.

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January 6, 2011 - Press Release

Pro Mach Acquires Shuttleworth

Pro Mach announced today that it has acquired Shuttleworth, a leading global conveyor automation and product handling machinery manufacturer based in Huntington, Indiana.

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December 15, 2010 - Press Release

Brenton Announces New BantamPro ELSP Combination System

Brenton announced today its new BantamPro ELSP combination system which provides customers with a flexible alternative to upgrade their manual low speed hand packing and palletizing operations.

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November 2, 2010 - Press Release

Auto-Redundant Print apply system for Harsh Environments

ID Technology has designed an auto-redundant label print and apply system for harsh environments.

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October 19, 2010 - Press Release

Enhanced Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2010 Packaging Machinery Purchase

The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 signed into law on September 27, 2010, increases tax incentives which encourage capital purchases, such as packaging machinery.

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October 18, 2010 - Press Release

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

The ID Technology Model 450W is a high speed wipe-on Label Printer Applicator that applies labels 30-40 percent faster than standard tamp style applicators.

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October 18, 2010 - Press Release

New BrentonPro Mach-2 Servo Indexing Case Packer

Brenton announced today its new BrentonPro Mach-2 servo indexing case packer. This latest technological advancement reduces carbon footprint by reducing energy usage and number of components with direct coupling servo drives to end effectors.

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September 28, 2010 - Press Release

New Line of Axon Shrink Sleeve Applicators Incorporates Latest Technology and Open Standards

Axon will introduce a new generation of mandrel style shrink sleeve applicators at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago in Booth #S-851.

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September 28, 2010 - Press Release

New Case Scale Designed for Improved Data Management and High Speed

Ossid will introduce at Pack Expo 2010 its new CS100 case scale - an NTEP certified case scale that operates and changes over with ease, offers a range of data management advantages, and achieves up to 45 case-per-minute throughput.

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September 14, 2010 - Press Release

New Radiant Heat Shrink Tunnel from Axon Delivers Performance and Flexibility at a World Class Price

Axon will introduce at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago a new radiant heat shrink tunnel that offers a host of performance advantages at a world class competitive price (Booth #S-851).

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September 14, 2010 - Press Release

Fowler Products Sanitizes Caps with Pulsed Light, Not Chemicals

Fowler Products has been named the exclusive North American distributor of Claranor pulsed light sanitizing systems - an advanced full spectrum light technology that eliminates the need for chemical sanitizing of caps, cups, and films.

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September 14, 2010 - Press Release

Allpax to Demonstrate Retort Productivity and Quality Solutions at Pack Expo 2010

Allpax will demonstrate a new software solution for enabling more consistent maintenance and faster repairs of retorts at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago.

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September 14, 2010 - Press Release

Paper Handles and New Handle Applicator Made in USA Solve Supply and Service Issues

Roberts PolyPro, will introduce at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago its new servo-controlled paper handle applicator specifically designed to solve the operational, service, and supply issues customers have with handles and applicators manufactured offshore (Booth #S-954).

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September 14, 2010 - Press Release

Packaging Line Sustainability Improves with Water Recirculation Device

Every packing line with an Ossid case-ready tray overwrapper can now conserve an average of 375K gallons of water per year thanks to a new, innovative, and low-cost water recirculation system. The recirculation system can be ordered with new overwrappers or individually retrofitted to existing ones.

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August 30, 2010 - Press Release

Allpax Supplies Retorts to DOD For Shelf Stable Multi Serving Meals for Troops

Allpax supplied the Department of Defense (DOD) with five new Gentle Motion retorts - the first high-capacity, high-throughput retort specifically designed for pouches and semi-rigid trays.

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August 25, 2010 - Press Release

New Allpax Initiative Focuses on Retort Safety in Older Canneries

Allpax announced today a new auditing and repair initiative to raise the overall level of pressure-vessel safety and lower risk within older canneries that utilize vertical saturated steam and water immersion retorts.

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July 27, 2010 - Press Release

New Currie by Brenton LLP Palletizer Offers Flexible, Heavy Duty Medium Speed Solution

New Currie by Brenton LLP low level infeed palletizer, announced today, offers customers a heavy-duty, medium speed palletizer with the flexibility to accommodate multiple pack patterns, plant layouts, and pallet types.

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July 15, 2010 - Press Release

Label Applicator Accommodates a Range of Label Sizes without Tools

The ID Technology Model ST1000 is a full featured label applicator that is now available with a tamp application module that needs no tools to change from label sizes ranging from 1.5"x1.5" up to 4"x5".

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July 12, 2010 - Press Release

Leasing New Packaging Machines Helps Gain Productivity While Preserving Cash and Lines of Credit

Pro Mach now offers customers preferred financing through a nationwide program administered by U.S. Bank Equipment Finance.

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July 7, 2010 - Press Release

Troy Snader named Vice President of Sales for Brenton

Troy Snader, a 25-year veteran in packaging management and sales, has been named Vice President of Sales for Brenton, a division of Pro Mach.

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June 15, 2010 - Press Release

Airless Labeling System

ID Technology has designed a printer applicator corner-wrap labeling system that does not require factory air.

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June 15, 2010 - Press Release

Pro Mach Receives 2010 Green Award for Sustainable Packaging Machinery Solutions

Pro Mach was awarded the first ever 2010 Manny Green Award from Cincy Magazine this month for manufacturing initiatives and product innovations that helped customers improve package sustainability.

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June 2, 2010 - Press Release

First of Its Kind Retort Optimized for Pouches and Semi Rigid Trays

Allpax today introduced the Allpax Gentle Motion retort - the first high capacity, high throughput retort specifically designed for pouches and semi-rigid trays.

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May 26, 2010 - Press Release

New CartonSpec Folding Carton Inspection System Lowers Labor Costs and Improves Quality

Roberts PolyPro and Label Vision Systems (LVS) jointly introduced today CartonSpec - a high-speed vision inspection and data acquisition system for folding cartons.

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May 11, 2010 - Press Release

New Director of Sales at Roberts PolyPro

Roberts PolyPro hired George Allen as the firm's director of sales for Packaging and Converting Solutions.

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May 6, 2010 - Press Release

Brenton Announces New BrentonPro Series of Case Packers

Brenton announced today its new BrentonPro Series of case packers.

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April 29, 2010 - Press Release

Retort Upgrades Improve Quality and Productivity at Canneries

Allpax announced today a new program to improve the quality and productivity of canneries through control system upgrades to vertical saturated steam and water immersion retorts.

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April 5, 2010 - Press Release

Extended Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2010 Packaging Machinery Purchase

The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act of 2010 signed into law March 18 extends some of the 2009 tax incentives which encourage capital purchases, such as packaging machinery.

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April 1, 2010 - Press Release

Case Labeling System for e-Pedigree & Track-and-Trace Solutions

While the Model 1400 is suitable for most corner wrap applications, the system can also be designed to fulfill e-pedigree or track-and-trace initiatives for the pharmaceutical industry.

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March 3, 2010 - Press Release

New General Manager Named At Roberts PolyPro

Roberts PolyPro has named Roy Tetreault to the position of general manager.

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February 10, 2010 - Press Release

Rennco Announces New Packager Model

Rennco, manufacturer of vertical bagging systems is proud to announce its introduction of the Model Vertic-L-PP vertical form fill seal packager.

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January 5, 2010 - Press Release

Innovative Machine from Wexxar/BEL Keeps Up with Production Demands while Saving on Energy Costs

The latest innovation in case sealing from Wexxar Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, is the BEL 290 fully automatic case sealer. The BEL 290 has been designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty applications and to minimize energy waste during slow or paused case production upstream.

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November 18, 2009 - Press Release

New Stretch Sleeve Label Applicator from Axon Rated at 80 CPM

Axon introduces the fastest and easiest to use and maintain stretch sleeve label applicator in the company's history - the ST-2650. This advanced new applicator applies LDPE stretch sleeve labels to as many as 80 containers per minute (CPM) - a 33 percent increase over the unit it replaces.

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November 12, 2009 - Press Release

Extruded Beverage Handles and Carriers Improve Sustainability Scores

Roberts PolyPro detailed today how its lightweight, compact handles and multipack beverage carriers support the sustainability efforts of its customers by reducing material consumption and improving cube utilization.

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November 3, 2009 - Press Release

Axon Introduces a New Generation of Steam Shrink Tunnels

Axon introduces ThermoPoint(tm), a new generation of steam tunnels that ensure a quality shrink process for labels and tamper evident bands even on the most challengingly shaped packaging.

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October 1, 2009 - Press Release

New ProCustomer Initiative Ensures Peak Packaging System Productivity

Pro Mach launched ProCustomer today, a new initiative designed to ensure that customers maintain peak packaging system productivity through best-in-class standards in aftermarket parts, service, and support.

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September 24, 2009 - Press Release

Wexxar Packaging's New Motion-Enhanced Pin & Dome System on WF30 Case Formers Increases Reliability

Wexxar Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, has added the Festo electro-mechanical servo system to its patented Pin & Dome technology featured on WF30 case formers to deliver industry-leading control over higher speed case forming.

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September 15, 2009 - Press Release

New ID Technology 3-Panel Printer Applicator for Pallets

ID Technology has designed a 3-Panel Printer Applicator specifically for production lines requiring the application of multiple labels to boxes or pallets at the same point in the production line. This unique printer applicator allows one machine to do the work of three.

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September 15, 2009 - Press Release

Three-Point Wrap Labeling System for Greater Control

Labeling Systems (LSI) offers the Model 1500 Wrap System with a Three Point Wrap Station. The three point wrap station is ideal for applying long, narrow labels, or in applications that require orientation of the product to a certain physical feature, such as a seam or container handle.

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September 8, 2009 - Press Release

Brenton Announces New BantamPro ELS Top Load Case Packer

Brenton announced today its new BantamPro ELS top load case packer which provides customers with a flexible alternative to upgrade their manual low speed hand pack operations.

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August 13, 2009 - Press Release

Axon Delivers Faster Tamper Evident Banding for Straight-Wall Containers

Axon now offers a tamper evident banding solution for round, oval, and scround (combination of square and round) straight-wall packaging that delivers more than 200 units-per-minute throughput and faster and easier changeover between different size and shape packages.

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August 1, 2009 - Press Release

Standard Series of Labeling Systems from LSI

LSI is pleased to announce the release of its latest addition to its already robust line of labeling solutions - The Standard Series!

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July 28, 2009 - Press Release

Pro Mach names new Vice President and General Manager of Axon LLC

Pro Mach announces the appointment of Brad Wegner as Vice President and General Manager of its Axon LLC, division, a manufacturer of fully automated, heat-shrink labeling, tamper evident banding, and stretch sleeving equipment located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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July 14, 2009 - Press Release

Brenton Announces New Series 10 Case Packer: Cost effective upgrade from manual hand pack operations

Brenton announced today its new Series 10 case packer which provides customers with a flexible alternative to upgrade their manual low speed hand pack operations.

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July 14, 2009 - Press Release

Cost Effective Print & Apply Label Applicator Starting at $6,825

Starting with a base price at just $6,825, LSI offers a cost effective solution for print and apply labeling solutions.

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June 23, 2009 - Press Release

Pro Mach's Wexxar division expands tray forming solutions with acquisition of IPak Machinery

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that its Wexxar Packaging division has acquired IPak Machinery Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of corrugated tray forming solutions based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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May 19, 2009 - Press Release

Rennco LLC celebrates 40 years of packaging solutions

Rennco LLC, manufacturers of vertical bagging systems, is proud to announce its 40th anniversary servicing customers in the packaging industry.

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April 29, 2009 - Press Release

Laboratory Retorts Shorten Development Time for Ready Meals

A new white paper from Amcor Flexibles describes how the company utilized an Allpax research and development retort to reduce time to market for ready meals packaged in high-barrier film pouches.

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March 31, 2009 - Press Release

New iCON Laser Coder for under $10,000!!!

ID Technology announces the new ID Technology iCON Laser by Macsa. The laser comes complete with integrated touchscreen interface, photocell, nose cone protection and mounting bracket for $9,980.

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February 25, 2009 - Press Release

Extended Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2009 Packaging Machinery Purchase

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law in February extends the Bonus Depreciation and Expense Deduction tax incentives passed in 2008.

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February 23, 2009 - Press Release

Axon Patents High-Speed System for Shrink Sleeving Odd-Shaped Packaging

Axon has developed patented technology that triples the average throughput of shrink-sleeve labeling of cans, boxes, and other odd-shaped packaging from an industry average of 100 units per minute to 300 per minute, depending on the system.

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February 19, 2009 - Press Release

New Model e300 Economy Labeling Head

The Labeling Systems Model e300 is a full featured label applicator with variable speed stepper motor that achieves speeds up to 1,000" of label web per minute.

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February 4, 2009 - Press Release

Orion's New Dual Turntable Stretch Wrappers Boost Productivity

Orion Packaging Systems new dual turntable stretch wrappers, the Flex HPD Dual and Flex LPD Dual, increase production of unitized, secure pallet loads by allowing a single operator to simultaneously wrap a load while staging or removing a second one.

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January 20, 2009 - Press Release

Model ST1000 Now Available with Tamp Module

The ID Technology Model ST1000 is a full featured label applicator that is now available with a tamp application module. Like other ID Technology engineered equipment, the Model ST1000 has a modular, simple, user friendly design that sets this applicator above the competition.

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November 21, 2008 - Press Release

Rennco Announces New Bagger

Rennco announces the new Vertic-L Flexible Vertical L Bar Bagger

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November 5, 2008 - Press Release

Axon Adds High-End Capabilities to Its Basic and Mid-Level Sleeving and Tamper Band Applicators

Axon announced at Pack Expo 2008 the addition of high-end operator interface and communications capabilities to basic and mid-level EZ-Series and EZ-Seal shrink sleeving and tamper evident banding applicators.

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October 22, 2008 - Press Release

Allpax Introduces the World's Most Versatile Research and Development Retort

Allpax will introduce at Process Expo 2008 a research and development retort capable of producing seven different sterilization processes and four different modes of agitation, making this new modular system the world's most versatile laboratory retort.

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September 29, 2008 - Press Release

New Vice President and General Manager Named at Ossid

Ossid recently named a new vice president and general manager and a vice president of sales.

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September 9, 2008 - Press Release

Innovative Basket Clamping System for Agitating Retorts Wins Patent for Allpax Products

Allpax Products has a new patented system for improving automated basket clamping during retort agitation. The patented system reduces wear on retort equipment, decreases maintenance time and cost, and improves overall throughput.

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September 4, 2008 - Press Release

Allpax Celebrates 22nd Anniversary with Best Sales Year Ever

Allpax received a 22nd anniversary gift that would be the envy of any company - the best sales year ever.

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June 12, 2008 - Press Release

Harsh Environment Protection For Model 250 Labeler

Engineers at ID Technology, a division of Pro Mach and a leading provider of labeling, coding and marking solutions, have developed a specialized Model 250 Label Printer Applicator for use in harsh environments.

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June 10, 2008 - Press Release

Orion Introduces New Rotary Flex Model Stretch Wrappers

Orion Packaging Systems introduced today its new high performance Flex Rotary Tower stretch wrapping machines. Both the Flex RTD (Rotary Tower Deluxe) and Flex RTA (Rotary Tower Automatic) feature Orion's reliable Insta-Thread film delivery system which provides a standard prestretch rate of 260%.

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June 2, 2008 - Press Release

Ossid Announces New Weigh Price Labeler Lineup

Ossid announced today its new 1500 Series weigh price labelers - the 1516, 1520, and 1524. The modular 1500 Series provides poultry, protein, seafood and fresh produce customers accurate, flexible, easy-to-use weigh price labeling in high speed continuous motion - up to 160 packages per minute.

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April 30, 2008 - Press Release

Pro Mach Announces Executive Changes

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John W. Paxton Sr. is turning over CEO duties to current President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Anderson. Mr. Paxton will remain with Pro Mach as Chairman. Mr. Anderson will become the President and CEO.

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April 22, 2008 - Press Release

Mike White, Ossid Vice President and General Manager, Dies in Accident

Mike White, Ossid Vice President and General Manager, died Monday, April 21 as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was 49.

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April 7, 2008 - Press Release

Pro Mach Launches End-of-Line Industrial Sales Group and National Account Program

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today the launch of it's new End-of-Line Industrial Sales Group and End-of-Line National Account Program, which provide customers a single point of contact for all packaging machinery and integrated systems offered by Brenton, Currie, Orion and Wexxar/Bel brands.

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April 7, 2008 - Article

Roberts PolyPro Bottle Carriers Help Pepsi Increase Efficiencies

Roberts PolyPro, a division of Pro Mach, was recently featured in the April 2008 issue of Packaging Digest magazine highlighting their bottle handle solutions for a Pepsi Bottling Plant.

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March 19, 2008 - Press Release

Pro Mach Acquires Labeling Systems, Inc.

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Labeling Systems, Inc., better known as LSI, a leading designer and manufacturer of pressure sensitive labeling equipment. New Jersey-based LSI will become a division of Pro Mach's Identification and Tracking Business Unit.

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March 14, 2008 - Press Release

Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity To Get More Value From Packaging Machinery Purchases

The economic stimulus package signed into law February 13 contains two business related tax incentives to encourage capital spending, such as packaging machinery.

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October 30, 2007 - Press Release

Ball Corporation Selects Allpax Retort to Test Shaka Process

Ball Corporation has selected Allpax Products' Research and Development retort to test their containers viability and effectiveness for Shaka and other retort processes.

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October 8, 2007 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces New Weigh Price Labeler and Case Scale Weighing Solutions

Ossid introduced today two new weighing solutions - the WPL 1000xG3 Weigh Price Labeler and the CS50 Case Scale - which deliver outstanding accuracy and set the standard for ease of use and connectivity.

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October 3, 2007 - Press Release

Wexxar Introduces New WF10 Automatic Case Former

Wexxar Packaging announced today its new WF10 fully automatic case former which provides a flexible, easy-to-use solution for forming a variety of cases of either right hand or left hand orientation on the same machine.

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September 18, 2007 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces New 8000S Automatic Horizontal Form Fill Seal Solution

Ossid introduced today its new automatic 8000S horizontal thermoform fill and seal (HTFS) machine which delivers outstanding efficiency and package quality in an easy-to-maintain modular design.

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September 18, 2007 - Press Release

Orion Introduces New Flex Model Stretch Wrappers

Orion Packaging Systems introduced today the first two models of its new Flex Series semi-automatic turntable stretch wrapping machines - the Flex HPD and Flex LPD.

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September 5, 2007 - Press Release

Brenton Engineering Introduces New Series 60 High Speed Case Packer

Brenton Engineering announced today its new Series 60 case packer which provides customers with a high speed flexible solution for loading a wide range of products in cases or trays on the same machine.

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September 5, 2007 - Press Release

Pro Mach names new President of End-of-Line Packaging Business Unit

Pro Mach, a leading provider of packaging line solutions and equipment, announces the appointment of Barry Heiser as President of its End-of-Line Business Unit.

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June 21, 2007 - Press Release

Pro Mach Features New Products from Six Divisions at Expo Pack Mexico City

Pro Mach, Inc., one of North America's leading providers of integrated packaging products and solutions for food, beverage, household goods, and pharmaceutical companies, is featuring new products and services from six of its 10 divisions at Expo Pack Mexico City, June 26-29.

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June 20, 2007 - Press Release

Shrink Sleeving Machines Have Own Heat Chamber

Axon Shrink Sleeving Equipment, complete with a radiant heat chamber, is capable of speeds up to 150ppm and has a sleeve layflat capacity from 15mm to 130mm.

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June 20, 2007 - Press Release

ID Technology Introduces IP65 Rated Laser Coders for Harsh Environments

ID Technology announces the availability of its Series KIP-1000 CO2 Laser Coding Systems with IP65 rating for harsh environments.

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June 7, 2007 - Press Release

Pro Mach relocating Quebec manufacturing operations to state-of-the-art facilities in Minnesota

To accommodate growth and better serve its customers, Pro Mach is relocating manufacturing operations for its Orion division from Laval, Quebec to expanded state-of-the-art facilities in Alexandria, Minnesota.

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May 7, 2007 - Press Release

Pro Mach's ID Technology division strengthens with acquisition of Markor Marking & Labeling Systems

Pro Mach's ID Technology division has acquired Markor Marking and Labeling Systems, a leading provider of identification products and services throughout Western North America.

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April 19, 2007 - Press Release

Ossid Promotes Mike White to Vice President and General Manager

Pro Mach's Ossid division, a leading provider of tray packaging, horizontal form/fill/seal and weighing equipment, has promoted Mike White to Vice President and General Manager.

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April 9, 2007 - Press Release

Allpax Signs Deal to License Shaka Process

Allpax has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Zinetec Ltd. of Oxfordshire, England, to become the sole U.S. licensee of the Shaka batch retort process, which significantly reduces sterilization times, improving the taste, color, texture and mouth feel of shelf-stable products.

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April 2, 2007 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces the 8000MH Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine for Meat, Fish & Poultry Packaging

Ossid, a division of Pro Mach, has developed the 8000MH Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machine for a wide range of meat, fish and poultry packaging applications, including flexible, foil-foil, semi-rigid, rigid, ambient, vacuum, modified atmosphere and re-closable.

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March 29, 2007 - Press Release

Ossid Introduces 8000MH Automatic Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine to Medical Device Manufacturers

Ossid, a division of Pro Mach, has designed a 'clean-room ready' 8000MH Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machine to process flexible, foil-foil, semi-rigid, rigid, atmosphere and modified atmosphere, and vacuum, for use in medical device packagers.

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March 20, 2007 - Press Release

Axon Develops Pair of Heat Shrinkable Sleeve Labeling Systems

Axon, a division of Pro Mach, has created the EZ-Seal 200SL and the EZ-Seal 400SL. These heat shrinkable sleeve labeling systems are designed for use in a variety of industries including food, beverage, dairy, water, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health & beauty aids, and industrial products.

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February 1, 2007 - Press Release

Eric Hanrahan joins Allpax as Director of Project Engineering

Eric Hanrahan, a 15-year veteran in development, testing and application engineering of automated batch retort systems and controls, has joined Allpax as a Director of Project Engineering.

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January 30, 2007 - Press Release

Pro Mach announces Mack Greene's retirement

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that Charles M. (Mack) Greene, President of its End-of-Line Business Unit, will retire January 31 this year.

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November 15, 2006 - Article

Axon customizes solution for Dow Chemical

Axon, a division of Pro Mach, was recently featured in the November 2006 issue of Packaging World magazine showcasing their custom solution for Dow Chemical.

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October 24, 2006 - Press Release

Allpax to unveil new Shaka R&D retort at Process Expo this month

Allpax Products will unveil its new Shaka™ R&D retort this month at the Process Expo tradeshow in Chicago (Booth #6521).

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October 23, 2006 - Press Release

Wexxar Packaging Introduces New Series of Fully Automatic Case Formers

Wexxar Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, will introduce its new WF series of fully automatic case formers at Pack Expo in Chicago.

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October 23, 2006 - Press Release

Axon introduces EZ-SEAL 400SL heat shrinkable sleeve labeling system

Axon, a division of Pro Mach, will introduce its new EZ-SEAL 400SL heat shrinkable sleeve labeling system at Pack Expo in Chicago.

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October 23, 2006 - Press Release

Rennco introduces new Centerfold Film Splicer for its Vertical Bagging and Sealing Systems

Rennco, a division of Pro Mach, will introduce its Centerfold Film Splicer for its vertical bagging and L-Bar sealing systems at Pack Expo in Chicago.

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October 23, 2006 - Press Release

Orion enhances Human Machine Interface on Semi-Automatic, Turntable Stretch Wrapping Systems

Orion Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, will unveil a new digital display and control panel for its semi-automatic, turntable stretch wrapping systems that provides users with easy to understand visual feedback for operating and adjusting the machines.

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October 20, 2006 - Press Release

EPC Gen2 Ready and New Bad Tag Reject

The 250r, ID Technology's RFID printer applicator, reads, writes and verifies RFID tags prior to printing and dispensing the tag/label onto a tamp pad for automatic application of the tag/label to a case or carton.

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September 6, 2006 - Press Release

Pro Mach's Brenton Engineering expands palletizing product line with acquisition of Currie Machinery

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that its Brenton Engineering division has acquired the Currie Machinery Company, a leading provider of palletizing systems and material handling equipment.

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May 24, 2006 - Press Release

Pro Mach acquires Allpax Products to Add Retort & Sterilization Capabilities

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Allpax Products, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of sterilization, material handling and automated control systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

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May 18, 2006 - Press Release

Francis Ventura named Vice President of Sales for Pro Mach's Ossid division

Pro Mach's Ossid Division has named Fran Ventura, a 25-year sales veteran for horizontal form, fill, and seal equipment, Vice President of Sales for its MH product line.

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May 8, 2006 - Press Release

Pro Mach's ID Technology strengthens nationwide customer support by acquiring The Glennon Group

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that its ID Technology division has acquired The Glennon Group, a leading provider of labeling, marking and packaging systems and services throughout the Midwest.

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April 10, 2006 - Press Release

Pro Mach's Wexxar Packaging Division Strengthens Sales Leadership Team

Steve Holland appointed Sales Vice President; Jim Stoddard named National Sales Manager Distribution Group.

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March 8, 2006 - Press Release

Robin Thurgood named Vice President and General Manager of Pro Mach's Rennco division

Robin Thurgood, a 35-year veteran in packaging engineering and management, has been named Vice President and General Manager of Rennco, a leading manufacturer of vertical packaging and automated product handling solutions.

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February 21, 2006 - Press Release

Pro Mach expands horizontal form, fill, seal solutions with acquisition of Mahaffy & Harder Engineer

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today the acquisition of the product line and certain assets of Mahaffy & Harder Engineering Company, a leading provider of horizontal thermoform, fill, seal and tray sealing packaging equipment.

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January 30, 2006 - Press Release

Dan Capell named Western Regional Sales Manager for Axon, a division of Pro Mach

Axon, a division of Pro Mach, has named Dan Capell Western Regional Sales Manager, effective January 2, 2006.

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January 30, 2006 - Press Release

Pro Mach's Brenton Engineering division acquires Robocaser product line from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed

Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that its Brenton Engineering division in Alexandria, Minnesota has acquired the Robocaser product line from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed, Inc.

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September 8, 2005 - Press Release

Media Alert: Pro Mach at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005

Press conference to introduce new management team, new products, vision for delivering integrated packaging solutions and creating customer value. ( Pack Expo Las Vegas, Las Vegas Convention Center, Press Briefing Room, N 223 )

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August 15, 2005 - Press Release

Mark W. Anderson named President and Chief Operating Office of Pro Mach, Inc.

Pro Mach, Inc., a leading integrated packaging solutions provider for customers worldwide, announced today the appointment of Mark W. Anderson as President and Chief Operating Officer.

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December 14, 2004 - Press Release

Odyssey Investment Partners Acquire Pro Mach, Inc., packaging systems leader, from Frontenac Company

Odyssey Investment Partners LLC and Pro Mach, Inc., today announced the closing of their transaction whereby Odyssey will acquire Pro Mach from an investor group led by Frontenac Company LLC.

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