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- Pro Mach Expands End of Line Capabilities and Case Packing Footprint with Acquisition of Edson Packaging Machinery
- February 2, 2012
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. Edson will join Pro Mach's End of Line Business Unit, which provides stand alone equipment and integrated packaging line solutions for many of the world's most recognized food, beverage, industrial products and consumer goods companies.
- White Paper Describes How New Retorts Are Producing Aseptic Quality Food at a Fraction of the Cost
- January 31, 2012
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 a significantly lower capital and labor cost; faster time to market, including validation; and greater flexibility than UHT processing.
- Allpax Introduces Innovative Waste-Steam Recovery System for Retorts
- January 17, 2012
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.
- Pro Mach Names New Director of Corporate Business Collaboration
- December 12, 2011
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.
- Allpax High-Speed Two-Basket Retort Product Delivery Systems Automate Small Footprint Retort Rooms
- November 29, 2011
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.
- Pro Mach Strengthens its Flexible Packaging Offering with Acquisition of Matrix Packaging Machinery
- October 17, 2011
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. Matrix will join Pro Mach's Primary Packaging Business Unit, which provides machinery solutions and consumables for many of the world's most recognized food, beverage, and consumer goods companies.
- IPak Introduces First Automatic Tray Former for Returnable Plastic Containers
- September 26, 2011
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.
- Wexxar takes an idea from everyday life to save operators time on case size changeovers
- September 26, 2011
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.
- Allpax Demonstrates Productivity and Quality Advantages of Shaka Retort Agitation at Pack Expo 2011
- September 14, 2011
Using its innovative 2402 multimode R&D retort, Allpax Products will demonstrate at Pack Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, September 26-28, how Shaka agitation improves the taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional quality of shelf-stable food. See the new 2402 R&D retort featuring Shaka technology at the Allpax Booth #C-1416.
- Roberts PolyPro Introduces an Innovative 20 Case Per Minute Plastic Handle Applicator
- September 14, 2011
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. See the new multipack applicator at the Roberts PolyPro Booth #C-1517.
- Axon Introduces the ThermoJet Low Cost Steam Tunnel for Heat Shrink Applications
- September 14, 2011
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. See the new ThermoJet heat-shrink steam tunnel at the Axon Booth #C-1411.
- Allpax Retort Monitoring and Control Solutions Ensure Compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act
- September 1, 2011
Allpax Products introduced today a program for ensuring that retort rooms meet the quality and reporting mandates specified under the Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed by Congress on January 4.
- First U.S. Shaka Production Retort Shipped
- July 26, 2011
Allpax Products announced today that the first production Shaka(R) retort licensed in the United States has shipped to a major food manufacturer. The Shaka process applies back and forth agitation during the retort process to sterilize food faster through improved thermal transfer - up to 90 percent faster depending on the package and food.
- Orion introduces new Sentry entry-level semi-automatic stretch wrapper
- July 18, 2011
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. The Sentry will be unveiled at Pack Expo 2011, September 26-28, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Booth #1619.
- New Cap Sorter from Fowler Products Ideal for Mid-Range Production
- July 14, 2011
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.
- Pro Mach Announces New Ownership by The Jordan Company
- July 6, 2011
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.
- Allpax Announces Breakthrough in Automated Retort Loading - 50 Percent Increased Throughput for Small Cans
- June 21, 2011
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.
- Fowler Products Augments Its Bulk Cap Feeding Systems with a Unique Sanitary Tote Dumping System
- June 21, 2011
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.
- Pro Mach to be Acquired by The Jordan Company From Odyssey Investment Partners
- June 13, 2011
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.
- Revolutionary iCON & iCONnet Laser Coders Now Available in 30 Watt Models
- May 24, 2011
ID Technology announces that the ID Technology iCON and iCONnet Lasers by Macsa are now available in 30 Watt models. With the new iCON Series 30 watt models ID Technology enlarges its range of lasers to cover all applications. The iCON and iCONnet 30 watt models will mark on harder surfaces at a higher speed.
- The National Food Lab and Allpax Announce Availability of the Most Versatile Research and Development Retort in the World
- April 12, 2011
The National Food Lab (The NFL) and Allpax Products announced today the installation of the most advanced laboratory retort in the world in The NFL's pilot plant.
- New Integrity Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine Delivers a New Level of Performance
- April 12, 2011
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. The new Ossid Integrity horizontal form-fill-seal machine will have its first public demonstration at the 2011 AMI International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Expo, April 13-16, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Booth # 3013.
- Ossid Receives a Major Investment Grant from North Carolina
- April 4, 2011
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.
- Recently Enacted Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get Even More Value from 2011 Packaging Machinery Purchases
- January 14, 2011
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.
- Pro Mach Acquires Shuttleworth
- January 6, 2011
Pro Mach announced today that it has acquired Shuttleworth, a leading global conveyor automation and product handling machinery manufacturer based in Huntington, Indiana.
- Brenton Announces New BantamPro ELSP Combination System
- December 15, 2010
Integrates case erecting, loading, sealing and palletizing functions into one compact systemBrenton 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.
- Auto-Redundant Print apply system for Harsh Environments
- November 2, 2010
ID Technology has designed an auto-redundant label print and apply system for harsh environments.
This system utilizes two Model 250 Label Printer Applicators. When one labeling head is off-line for label and ribbon replenishment, the second head is triggered for immediate operation. This results in zero-downtime for the production line.
- Enhanced Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2010 Packaging Machinery Purchases
- October 19, 2010
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. The incentives raise deduction amounts for capital purchases made in 2010 and allow a bonus depreciation for equipment placed in service this year.
- ID Technology Offers New High Speed Wipe-On Label Printer Applicator
- October 18, 2010
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.
- New BrentonPro Mach-2 Servo Indexing Case Packer
- October 18, 2010
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. The Mach-2 occupies smaller floor space on the packaging line compared to other indexing motion case packers.
- New Case Scale Designed for Improved Data Management and High Speed
- September 28, 2010
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.
- New Line of Axon Shrink Sleeve Applicators Incorporates Latest Technology and Open Standards
- September 28, 2010
Axon will introduce a new generation of mandrel style shrink sleeve applicators at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago in Booth #S-851. The first two machines in the new Aurora(TM) applicator line offer speeds of 150 and 300 sleeves per minute, respectively, as well as the integration and operational advantages of the industry standard Packaging Machinery Language (PackML).
- Allpax to Demonstrate Retort Productivity and Quality Solutions at Pack Expo 2010
- September 14, 2010
Allpax will demonstrate a new software solution for enabling more consistent maintenance and faster repairs of retorts at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago.
- New Radiant Heat Shrink Tunnel from Axon Delivers Performance and Flexibility at a World Class Price
- September 14, 2010
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).
- Fowler Products Sanitizes Caps with Pulsed Light, Not Chemicals
- September 14, 2010
Fowler Product 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. Demonstrations of the Claranor pulsed light system will be given at Pack Expo in Chicago at the Fowler Products Booth #S-858.
- Packaging Line Sustainability Improves with Water Recirculation Device
- September 14, 2010
Every packing line with an Ossid case-ready tray overwrapper can now conserve an average of 375,000 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.
- Paper Handles and New Handle Applicator Made in USA Solve Supply and Service Issues
- September 14, 2010
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).
- Allpax Supplies High Throughput, High Capacity Retorts to DOD For Shelf Stable Multi Serving Meals for Troops
- August 30, 2010
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.
- New Allpax Initiative Focuses on Retort Safety in Older Canneries
- August 25, 2010
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.
- New Currie by Brenton LLP Palletizer Offers Flexible, Heavy Duty Medium Speed Solution
- July 27, 2010
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. The LLP machine palletizes more than 20 cases per minute onto GMA or CHEP pallets and is available in a right or left hand parallel infeed configuration. It also accommodates side load or end load pallet dispensers. A user-friendly HMI allows customers to program additional pack patterns without factory field service.
- Label Applicator Accommodates a Range of Label Sizes without Tools
- July 15, 2010
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". The unique tamp module uses a reverse fan box to create vacuum to hold the label in place for application to a product. The tamp/fan does not blow the label off, but makes contact with the surface of the product to be labeled. Like other ID Technology engineered equipment, the Model ST1000 has a modular, simple, user friendly design that sets this applicator above the competition. It's ideal for top, bottom and side applications and can be used for recessed areas, indexing lines and variable speed lines.
- Leasing New Packaging Machines Helps Pro Mach Customers Gain Productivity While Preserving Cash and Lines of Credit
- July 12, 2010
Pro Mach now offers customers preferred financing through a nationwide program administered by U.S. Bank Equipment Finance.
- Troy Snader named Vice President of Sales for Brenton
- July 7, 2010
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.
- Pro Mach Receives 2010 Green Award for Sustainable Packaging Machinery Solutions
- June 15, 2010
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.
- Airless Labeling System
- June 15, 2010
ID Technology has designed a printer applicator corner-wrap labeling system that does not require factory air. Instead, vacuum is created by an electric fan to hold the label in place prior to label application. After the label is printed using a thermal transfer print engine, the label is held onto a pivoting vacuum grid attached to a follow along roller. This labeling module applies the label to the side and around the leading corner of a case or carton as the box travels along a conveyor.
- First of Its Kind Retort Optimized for Pouches and Semi Rigid Trays
- June 2, 2010
Allpax today introduced the Allpax Gentle Motion retort - the first high capacity, high throughput retort specifically designed for pouches and semi-rigid trays.
- New CartonSpec Folding Carton Inspection System Lowers Labor Costs and Improves Quality
- May 26, 2010
Roberts PolyPro and Label Vision Systems (LVS) jointly introduced today CartonSpec - a high-speed vision inspection and data acquisition system for folding cartons.
- New Director of Sales at Roberts PolyPro
- May 11, 2010
Roberts PolyPro hired George Allen as the firm's director of sales for Packaging and Converting Solutions.
- Brenton Announces New BrentonPro Series of Case Packers: Raises the bar for flexible energy efficient cost effective automation
- May 6, 2010
Brenton announced today its new BrentonPro Series of case packers. The four models, Mach-1, Mach-2, Mach-3 and Mach-4, provide customers with high performance, small-footprint solutions capable of loading products in multiple patterns in cases or trays on the same machine. The BrentonPro Series is the result of extensive collaboration with customers seeking cost-effective, energy efficient, sustainable solutions that incorporate the latest technology and deliver benefits such as product simulation, superior collating methods, tool-less adjustment and automatic changeovers.
- Retort Upgrades Improve Quality and Productivity at Canneries
- April 29, 2010
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.
- Extended Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2010 Packaging Machinery Purchases
- April 5, 2010
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.
- Case Labeling System for e-Pedigree / Track-and-Trace Solutions
- April 1, 2010
Labeling Systems introduces the Model 1400 Corner Wrap Labeling System designed to print and apply labels to the corner of a case. The system can be configured to apply to the leading/side panels or trailing/side panels of a case.
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. Interfacing with a third party data management system, the system uniquely marks and identifies each product and case as a unique and individual unit for the ability to track-and-trace throughout the distribution chain.
- New General Manager Named At Roberts PolyPro
- March 3, 2010
Roberts PolyPro has named Roy Tetreault to the position of general manager.
- Rennco Announces New Packager Model
- February 10, 2010
Rennco, manufacturer of vertical bagging systems is proud to announce its introduction of the Model Vertic-L-PP vertical form fill seal packager.
- Innovative machine from Wexxar/BEL keeps up with production demands while saving on energy costs
- January 5, 2010
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.
- New Stretch Sleeve Label Applicator from Axon Rated at 80 CPM
- November 18, 2009
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.
- Extruded Beverage Handles and Carriers Improve Sustainability Scores
- November 12, 2009
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.
- Axon Introduces a New Generation of Steam Shrink Tunnels
- November 3, 2009
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.
- New ProCustomer Initiative Ensures Peak Packaging System Productivity
- October 1, 2009
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.
- Wexxar Packaging's new motion-enhanced Pin & Dome System on WF30 case formers increases reliability of using recycled corrugated
- September 24, 2009
Wexxar Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, has added the FestoTM 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. The enhanced automatic WF30 provides reliable, consistent case forming even with varied quality and types of corrugated. The WF30 will be on display at the Wexxar/BEL booth C-514 during Pack Expo in Las Vegas, October 5-7, 2009.
- New ID Technology 3-Panel Printer Applicator for Pallets
- September 15, 2009
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.
- Three-Point Wrap Labeling System for Greater Control
- September 15, 2009
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.
- Brenton Announces New BantamPro ELS Top Load Case Packer - Cost effective upgrade from manual hand pack operations
- September 8, 2009
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. The BantamPro ELS occupies similar floor space on the packaging line as hand pack operations, with the added benefit of fully automatic performance.
- Axon Delivers Faster Tamper Evident Banding for Straight-Wall Containers
- August 13, 2009
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.
- Standard Series of Labeling Systems from LSI
- August 1, 2009
LSI is pleased to announce the release of its latest addition to its already robust line of labeling solutions - The Standard Series!
Designed to operate at line speeds of up to 100 products per minute, this component based labeling system is completely pre-engineered for most applications.
- Pro Mach names new Vice President and General Manager of Axon LLC
- July 28, 2009
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.
- Brenton Announces New Series 10 Case Packer: Cost effective upgrade from manual hand pack operations
- July 14, 2009
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. The Series 10 was designed to occupy similar floor space on the packaging line as hand pack operations, with the added benefit of fully automatic performance.
- Cost Effective Print and Apply Label Applicator Starting at $6,825
- July 14, 2009
Starting with a base price at just $6,825, LSI offers a cost effective solution for print and apply labeling solutions.
Like the rest of LSI's equipment, the Model 10.61 features a heavy duty aluminum and steel construction and PLC controls for added flexibility and reliability. Available from the factory with an optional alarm fault package and stroke lengths of up to 8", the Model 10.61 is suitable for a range of labeling applications.
- Pro Mach's Wexxar division expands tray forming solutions with acquisition of IPak Machinery
- June 23, 2009
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.
- Rennco LLC celebrates 40 years of packaging solutions
- May 19, 2009
Rennco LLC, manufacturers of vertical bagging systems, is proud to announce its 40th anniversary servicing customers in the packaging industry.
- Laboratory Retorts Shorten Development Time for Ready Meals
- April 29, 2009
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.
- New iCON Laser Coder for under $10,000!!!
- March 31, 2009
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.
- Extended Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2009 Packaging Machinery Purchases
- February 25, 2009
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. The incentives encourage capital spending, such as packaging machinery by providing a bonus depreciation on capital purchases for 2009 and by raising deduction amounts.
- Axon Patents High-Speed System for Shrink Sleeving Odd-Shaped Packaging
- February 23, 2009
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.
- New Model e300 Economy Labeling Head
- February 19, 2009
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. The Model e300, available in tamp, tamp/blow or synchronous configurations, is ideal for the application of an assortment of sizes and shapes of pressure sensitive labels. Top, bottom and side applications are easily accomplished with the unique angled U-arm cradle mount for easy positioning of the applicator head to the product.
- Orion's New Dual Turntable Stretch Wrappers Boost Productivity
- February 4, 2009
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.
- Model ST1000 Now Available with Tamp Module
- January 20, 2009
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. It's ideal for the application of an assortment of sizes and shapes of pressure sensitive labels. Top, bottom and side applications are easily accomplished with the unique angled U-arm for easy positioning of the applicator head to the product. Now with the tamp module the ST1000 can be used for recessed areas, indexing lines and variable speed lines.
- Rennco Announces New Bagger
- November 21, 2008
Rennco announces the new Vertic-L Flexible Vertical L Bar Bagger
- Axon Adds High-End Capabilities to Its Basic and Mid-Level Sleeving and Tamper Band Applicators
- November 5, 2008
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.
- Allpax Introduces the World's Most Versatile Research and Development Retort
- October 22, 2008
Covington, LA - Allpax Products 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. (Allpax Process Expo Booth W-17084)
- New Vice President and General Manager Named at Ossid
- September 29, 2008
Ossid recently named a new vice president and general manager and a vice president of sales.
- Innovative Basket Clamping System for Agitating Retorts Wins Patent for Allpax Products
- September 9, 2008
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.
- Allpax Celebrates 22nd Anniversary with Best Sales Year Ever
- September 4, 2008
Allpax Products received a 22nd anniversary gift that would be the envy of any company - the best sales year ever.
- Harsh Environment Protection For Model 250 Labeler
- June 12, 2008
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. With this exclusive design, it is no longer necessary to use a separate enclosure to protect the applicator, since the enclosure and applicator are one. All machine components and modules are mounted on a unique faceplate and the stainless steel enclosure is wrapped around the faceplate.
- Orion Introduces New Rotary Flex Model Stretch Wrappers
- June 10, 2008
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%.
- Ossid Announces New Weigh Price Labeler Lineup
- June 2, 2008
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.
- Pro Mach Announces Executive Changes
- April 30, 2008
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.
- Mike White, Ossid Vice President and General Manager, Dies in Accident
- April 22, 2008
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.
- Roberts PolyPro Bottle Carriers Help Pepsi Increase Efficiencies
- April 7, 2008
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.
- Pro Mach Launches End-of-Line Industrial Sales Group and National Account Program
- April 7, 2008
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.
- Pro Mach Acquires Labeling Systems, Inc.
- March 19, 2008
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.
- Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity To Get More Value From Packaging Machinery Purchases
- March 14, 2008
The economic stimulus package signed into law February 13 contains two business related tax incentives to encourage capital spending, such as packaging machinery. The tax incentives lower capital purchase costs by providing a bonus depreciation for 2008 and by raising deduction amounts. These incentives are available to all companies, but particularly benefit small and mid-sized companies who have an opportunity to make investments that otherwise would be delayed or impossible to make this year.
- Ball Corporation Selects Allpax Retort to Test Shaka Process
- October 30, 2007
Ball Corporation has selected Allpax Products' Research and Development retort to test their containers viability and effectiveness for Shaka and other retort processes.
- Ossid Introduces New Weigh Price Labeler and Case Scale Weighing Solutions
- October 8, 2007
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.
- Wexxar Introduces New WF10 Automatic Case Former
- October 3, 2007
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.
- Ossid Introduces New 8000S Automatic Horizontal Form Fill Seal Solution
- September 18, 2007
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.
- Orion Introduces New Flex Model Stretch Wrappers
- September 18, 2007
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.
- Pro Mach names new President of End-of-Line Packaging Business Unit
- September 5, 2007
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
- Brenton Engineering Introduces New Series 60 High Speed Case Packer
- September 5, 2007
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.
- Pro Mach Features New Products from Six Divisions at Expo Pack Mexico City
- June 21, 2007
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 in Booth 1916 of the PMMI Pavilion.
- ID Technology Introduces IP65 Rated Laser Coders for Harsh Environments
- June 20, 2007
ID Technology announces the availability of its Series KIP-1000 CO2 Laser Coding Systems with IP65 rating for harsh environments.
- Shrink Sleeving Machines Have Own Heat Chamber
- June 20, 2007
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
- Pro Mach relocating Quebec manufacturing operations to expanded state-of-the-art facilities in Minnesota
- June 7, 2007
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.
- Pro Mach's ID Technology division strengthens nationwide customer support with acquisition of Markor Marking and Labeling Systems
- May 7, 2007
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.
- Ossid Promotes Mike White to Vice President and General Manager
- April 19, 2007
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.
- Allpax Signs Deal to License Shaka Process
- April 9, 2007
Allpax Products, a division of Pro Mach, 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.
- Ossid Introduces the 8000MH Automatic Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine to Manufacturers for Meat, Fish & Poultry Packaging
- April 2, 2007
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.
- Ossid Introduces the 8000MH Automatic Horizontal Form Fill Seal Machine to Medical Device Manufacturers
- March 29, 2007
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.
- Axon Develops Pair of Heat Shrinkable Sleeve Labeling Systems
- March 20, 2007
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.
- Eric Hanrahan joins Allpax as Director of Project Engineering
- February 1, 2007
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.
- Pro Mach announces Mack Greene's retirement
- January 30, 2007
Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that Charles M. (Mack) Greene, President of its End-of-Line Business Unit, will retire January 31 this year.
- Axon customizes solution for Dow Chemical
- November 15, 2006
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.
- Allpax to unveil new Shaka R&D retort at Process Expo this month
- October 24, 2006
Allpax Products, a division of Pro Mach, will unveil its new Shaka(TM) R&D retort this month at the Process Expo tradeshow in Chicago
- Wexxar Packaging Introduces New Series of Fully Automatic Case Formers
- October 23, 2006
Wexxar Packaging, a division of Pro Mach, will introduce its new WF series of fully automatic case formers at Pack Expo in Chicago
- Orion enhances Human Machine Interface on Semi-Automatic, Turntable Stretch Wrapping Systems
- October 23, 2006
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.
- Axon introduces EZ-SEAL 400SL heat shrinkable sleeve labeling system
- October 23, 2006
Axon, a division of Pro Mach, will introduce its new EZ-SEAL 400SL heat shrinkable sleeve labeling system at Pack Expo in Chicago
- Rennco introduces new Centerfold Film Splicer for its vertical bagging and sealing systems
- October 23, 2006
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
- EPC Gen2 Ready and New Bad Tag Reject
- October 20, 2006
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.
- Pro Mach's Brenton Engineering division expands palletizing product line with acquisition of Currie Machinery Company
- September 6, 2006
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.
- Pro Mach acquires Allpax Products, Inc. to add retort and sterilization capabilities to diverse portfolio of packaging equipment solutions
- May 24, 2006
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.
- Francis Ventura named Vice President of Sales for Pro Mach's Ossid division
- May 18, 2006
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
- Pro Mach's ID Technology division strengthens nationwide customer support with acquisition of The Glennon Group
- May 8, 2006
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.
- Pro Mach's Wexxar Packaging Division Strengthens Sales Leadership Team
- April 10, 2006
Steve Holland appointed Sales Vice President; Jim Stoddard named National Sales Manager Distribution Group
- Robin Thurgood named Vice President and General Manager of Pro Mach's Rennco division
- March 8, 2006
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.
- Pro Mach expands horizontal form, fill, seal solutions with acquisition of Mahaffy & Harder Engineering
- February 21, 2006
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.
- Pro Mach's Brenton Engineering division acquires Robocaser product line from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed, Inc.
- January 30, 2006
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.
- Dan Capell named Western Regional Sales Manager for Axon, a division of Pro Mach
- January 30, 2006
Axon, a division of Pro Mach, has named Dan Capell Western Regional Sales Manager, effective January 2, 2006.
- Media Alert: Pro Mach at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005
- September 8, 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 )
- Mark W. Anderson named President and Chief Operating Office of Pro Mach, Inc.
- August 15, 2005
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.
- Odyssey Investment Partners to Acquire Pro Mach, Inc., packaging systems leader, from Frontenac Company
- December 14, 2004
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.
