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Autobag® OneStep™ Bagging Systems
Streamline order fulfillment operations with Autobag® OneStep™
Bagging Systems from Automated Packaging Systems. These systems are
available in wide, narrow, vertical and horizontal configurations, and
are ideal for dynamic packaging environments, such as order fulfillment
or short production runs with frequent changeovers. Next-bag-out
printing technology eliminates product queuing and bag waste. Watch a video of the Autobag AB 180 and AB 255
OneStep systems in action.
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Cost-Saving Packaging-Container System Takes
the "Pane" Out of Window Delivery
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Case study how a manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors
developed stackable and returnable containers to speed unloading at
construction sites. Containers enable one person to deliver product.
Time for loading or unloading a trailer has been reduced from two hours
to roughly 30 minutes. What's more, the potential for worker injuries
has been reduced. The company, PGT Industries of Sarasota, Fla., is
modifying the product packaging so it works best with the containers.
Anticipated annual savings with the containers and packaging are
estimated at $1 million. Read more by clicking on the headline.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in the Packaging
Industry Set Record in 2007
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The number of M&A transactions in the packaging industry reached 386
deals in 2007, representing a 10 percent increase over the number of
transactions reported in 2006. For the 137 M&A transactions with
reported values in 2007, the total value of those transactions was $32.6
billion. Click on the headline for more details.
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Flexible Packaging Helps Reduce Waste & Carbon
Dioxide Emissions
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Online brochure from www.flexpack.org outlines the advantages of
flexible packaging pouches compared to rigid containers. One kind of
pouch uses 88% less fossil fuel to produce, generates 85% less carbon
dioxide emissions during the manufacturing process, and offers a 66%
reduction in solid waste. Read more by clicking on the headline.
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How Big Is the Industrial & Parcel Post Scales
Industry?
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Did you know there are 104 establishments in the U.S. that produce
industrial and parcel post scales, and other kinds of scales? These
businesses employ 4,101. The NAICS code for this industry is 333997.
Click on the headline to go to the starting point for this and other
U.S. Census Bureau business data.
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***Airplus® Tube Air Pillows Provide
Superior Cushioning for Small Items***
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CINCINNATI, OH: Airplus® Tube is a moldable and foldable
tubular air pillow which easily conforms to products to protect them
during shipment. Available in 1 1/2-inch and 2 1/2-inch sizes, this
unique cushioning product provides better yield than traditional tubular
pillows. A roll of 13" film produces 2000 feet of tubes which are is
perforated every 6 inches (for small tubes) or every 5 inches (for large
tubes). Airplus® Tube can be used for cushioning and void fill,
making it ideal for cylindrical products such as glass bottles and jars,
fragile glass containers, porcelain figurines, hard-to-pack industrial
products, and more. ---Storopack Inc.
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***Compact Solution for Direct Part
Marking
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BLOOMFIELD, CT: This versatile, compact head is designed for
industrial marking applications where space is a premium. The Multi 4-50
has a 50 x 60 (1.96" x 2.36") marking window and is ideal for Handheld
marking on larger parts in reduced access areas or as an Integrator unit
for automated marking. The Compact 50 x 60 is a great complement to the
standard Multi 4 model with a 120 x 60 (4.72" x 2.36") marking window.
Both models are completely electric (requiring no air supply to operate)
and feature an embedded controller containing user-friendly software, an
integral membrane keyboard and an easy-to-read LCD screen. ---Dapra
Marking Systems
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***Mobile Pallet Wrapper***
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The new GW-3500 Mobile Pallet Wrapper is an alternative for
conventional hand wrapping. It's a portable all-in-one pallet wrapper
and pallet jack which offers improved productivity, consistently wrapped
loads, elimination of wasted film and reduced worker injuries. The
GW-3500 is able to handle 70" diagonal loads, wraps 10 loads/hr and runs
at 11 rpm. Other features include manually adjustable film tension,
up/down wrapping cycles, independent top and bottom wrap pattern
selection from 1-9 wraps and a "splash-proof" wrapping mode. The
mobility of the GW-3500 allows for wrapping anywhere and its small
footprint allows for easy storage. ---ITW-Galewrap
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2008
Manufacturing WebExpo & Conference
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
FREE
REGISTRATION
The manufacturing show that comes to your
office! The Manufacturing WebExpo and Conference brings you and your
manufacturing teams the advantages of a traditional trade show without
any of the travel cost! Participate in a webcast, visit a trade show
booth and pick up valuable literature - all from the comfort of your
office.
Stay for an hour or stay all day - you decide. Without burdensome travel
costs, you can invite your whole management team, engineering group or
manufacturing committee to view a Webcast or review product features at
company booths. To register for this free event, visit www.newequipment.com/webexpo.
Trade Show
Visit booths at the virtual trade show from Sealevel Systems,
AutomationDirect, EFD, FactoryMation, Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings
Division, Strong Hold Products, Lapp USA, Smalley Steely Ring Company,
Bimba Manufacturing, Tolomatic, Columbus McKinnon, Gates Corporation,
EXTECH Instruments and more. Learn about new manufacturing and
industrial products, subscribe to newsletters and download white papers
or literature.
Tune in to any or all of the Webcasts:
Keynote Address: "What's ahead for US Manufacturing-
The Future Is Your Decision"
Sponsor: AutomationDirect
Time: 10:00am EDT
The economy is shifting and the road signs are getting ominous for
2009. Find out what are the leading indicator trends to watch and how
you can prepare for the future, so that it will be what you want it to
be!
Presenting: Brain Beaulieu is a senior analyst, economist and a
principal has been with the Institute for Trend Research (ITR. Mr.
Beaulieu has been consulting and advising companies throughout the US,
Europe, and Asia on how to plan for and prosper through the business
cycles.
Presentation topic: Push. Click. Done. - New Universal
Push to Connect Assembly
Sponsor: Parker Hannifin - Tube Fittings
Division
Time: 11:00am EDT
Parkers new Universal Push to Connect design takes the guess work
out of assembling fluid power connections. Current assembly of threaded
connectors is slow and relies on proper torques and assembly procedures.
Parker’s new design saves time and money by eliminating the wrenching
of hose ends to fittings and the costly rework of improperly assembled
connections.
Simply insert the male hose end into the Universal Push to Connect
fitting and assembly is complete. If a hose needs to be replaced or
maintenance performed, a standard wrench is all you need. Because the
design utilizes standard O-ring Face Seal (ORFS) fittings, an
off-the-shelf ORFS hose assembly can be used to replace any that are
damaged, therefore minimizing downtime.
Presentation topic: Prepare your air to maximize
cylinder life.
An Instructive Tutorial for Use of Filters, Regulators & Lubricators
Sponsor: Bimba Manufacturing
Time: 2:00pm EDT
The presentation will discuss the elementary parts of air
preparation. Sizing the right filters is essential to prevent
contaminants migrating to your equipment and causing failures.
Regulators help with the consistent operating pressure your pneumatic
system. Choosing a good lubricator will help reduce excessive component
wear and also prolong your equipment life. We will also review unique
accessories that can help improve your system performance.
Presentation topic: Designing Belt Power
Transmission Systems for Energy Savings
Sponsor: Gates Corporation
Time: 3:00pm EDT
It’s a topic no one can afford to ignore. Companies are looking
for ways to save energy in power transmission operations. Put simply,
efficient systems save money.
You’ll walk away with practical pointers to start saving energy, and
money, in your drives.
The presentation concludes with an interactive, Q&A session, so bring
your questions.
Register Today for the 2008 Manufacturing WebExpo and
Conference.
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