Directorio de la industria de empaques, envases y embalajes en Latinoamerica

BILINGUAL PACKAGING GUIDE

www.accuweb.com

PO Box 7816,Madison, WI 53707

PO Box 7816,Madison, WI 53707

www.admiralpkg.com

10 Admiral Street, Providence, RI 02908

10 Admiral Street, Providence, RI 02908

www.aepinc.com

95 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ 07645

95 Chestnut Ridge Road Montvale, NJ 07645

AGENCIA MALDONADO

32 calle, 7-51, Z-11, Las Charcas, Guatemala.

32 calle, 7-51, Z-11, Las Charcas, Guatemala.

AGRINOVA

www.agrinova.com.gt.

Desvío residencial Monte María, Villanueva, Cortés, Honduras.

Teléfonos: (504) 2670-2220/29.

En S.P.S. 27 calle frente a gasolinera UNO antes de la Central de Abastos

Desvío residencial Monte María, Villanueva, Cortés, Honduras.

Teléfonos: (504) 2670-2220/29.

En S.P.S. 27 calle frente a gasolinera UNO antes de la Central de Abastos

www.agri-trade.net.

Entrada principal de Comayagua, 1,300 metros al sur, frente a EXCOSA. Comayagua, Comayagua.

Entrada principal de Comayagua, 1,300 metros al sur, frente a EXCOSA. Comayagua, Comayagua.

AccuWeb, Inc.

Admiral Packaging, Inc.

AEP Industries

AGRITRADE DE HONDURAS S.A.

AGROBIOTEK

www.agrobiotek.com.

Edificio Santa Bárbara, No. 726, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Edificio Santa Bárbara, No. 726, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

AGROPECUARIA EL ÉXITO

5ª Avenida, entre 8 y 9 calle Suroeste, Barrio Lempira, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

5ª Avenida, entre 8 y 9 calle Suroeste, Barrio Lempira, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

ALFA COMERCIAL

Final del Boulevard Morazán, atrás de Plaza Tico, edificio color negro.

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán.

Final del Boulevard Morazán, atrás de Plaza Tico, edificio color negro.

Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán.

ALGIER´S IMPRESIONES S.A. DE C.V.

www.algiersimpresores.com.

21 Calle Poniente # 223, entre 1ª y 3ª Avenida Norte, San Salvador, El Salvador.

21 Calle Poniente # 223, entre 1ª y 3ª Avenida Norte, San Salvador, El Salvador.

www.algiersimpresores.com.

21 Calle Poniente # 223, entre 1ª y 3ª Avenida Norte, San Salvador, El Salvador.

21 Calle Poniente # 223, entre 1ª y 3ª Avenida Norte, San Salvador, El Salvador.

www.alliancebarrierfilms.com

1842 E. Waller Drive PO Box 922,Washington, IN 47501

1842 E. Waller Drive PO Box 922,Washington, IN 47501

www.almijar.com.

Barrio Lempira, 9 calle, entre 6ª y 7ª Avenidas S.O. Edificio Almíjar, San Pedro Sula.

Barrio Lempira, 9 calle, entre 6ª y 7ª Avenidas S.O. Edificio Almíjar, San Pedro Sula.

5ª Avenida, 7 y 8 calle Suroeste, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

5ª Avenida, 7 y 8 calle Suroeste, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

ALGIER´S IMPRESORES S.A. DE C.V.

Alliance Barrier Films

ALMÍJAR

ALTAGRO

Amcor Flexibles

www.amcor.com

1919 S. 1919 S. Butterfield Road Butterfield Road

Mundelein, IL 60060 American Inks and Coatings American Packaging Corporation

Ampac Ampacet Corporation

Mundelein, IL 60060

www.americaninks.com

3400 North 3400 North Hutchinson Pine Hutchinson Pine Bluff, AR 71602 Bluff, AR 71602

http://www.ampkcorp.com/

15135 E. Monument Court,Scottsdal e, AZ 85262

www.ampaconline.com

12025 Tricon 12025 Tricon Road,Cincinnati, Road,Cincinnati, OH 45246 OH 45246

www.ampacet.com

660 White Plains 660 White Plains Road Tarrytown, Road Tarrytown, NY 10591 NY 10591

15135 E. Monument Court,Scottsdal e, AZ 85262

ARMER PLASTIC

9 Calle, 8 Z-1, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Ashland Performance Materials

www.ashland.com

5200 Blazer 5200 Blazer Parkway,Dublin, Parkway,Dublin, OH 43017 OH 43017

http://www.autobag.com/

10175 Philipp 10175 Philipp Parkway,Streets Parkway,Streets boro, OH 44241 boro, OH 44241

Automated Packaging Systems

9 Calle, 8 Z-1, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Aypek Packaging http://www.lifepacksolution.com/ B. EQUIPOS EN EL SALVADOR

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

B. ETIQUETAS EN EL SALVADOR

Av. Las Rosas L. 123 “Jardines de San Lucas IV” San Lucas Sac.

Av. Las Rosas L. 123 “Jardines de San Lucas IV” San Lucas Sac.

B&W MEGTEC

830 Prosper Street,De Pere, WI 54115-5030

830 Prosper Street,De Pere, WI 54115-5030

BAGSA REALPLASTIC

www.grupofiama.com.

4ª Avenida 0-85, Z-2, Mixco, Ciudad Cotio Guatemala, Guatemala.

4ª Avenida 0-85, Z-2, Mixco, Ciudad Cotio Guatemala, Guatemala.

Bamberger Polymers, Inc.

www.bambergerpolymers.com

2 Jericho Plaza,Suite

2 Jericho Plaza,Suite

www.flexaprint.com.

109,Jericho, NY 109,Jericho, NY 11753 11753

http://www.brcproducts.com/

1711 N Delilah St, Corona, CA 92879, United States

1711 N Delilah St, Corona, CA 92879, United States

www.basf.us/dpsolutions

11501 Steele Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28273

11501 Steele Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28273

www.beaconconverters.com

PO Box 8208,Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-8208

PO Box 8208,Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-8208

www.belmark.com

PO Box PO Box 5310,DePere, WI 5310,DePere, WI 54115 54115

www.bemaprint.com

744 N. Oaklawn Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

744 N. Oaklawn Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

Bemis Company, Inc. www.bemis.com

PO Box 669,One Neenah Center 4th floor,Neenah, WI 54957-0669

PO Box 669,One Neenah Center 4th floor,Neenah, WI 54957-0669

Berry Plastics Corporation

www.berryplastics.com

39W259 Johnsway Lane,Campton Hills, IL 60175

39W259 Johnsway Lane,Campton Hills, IL 60175

www.bjkflexiblepackaging.com

PO Box 1357,945 South 15th Street Louisville, KY 40201

PO Box 1357,945 South 15th Street Louisville, KY 40201

www.bobst.com

146 Harrison Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068

146 Harrison Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068

www.grupok66.com.

Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

Band-it Rubber Company

BASF Corporation

Beacon Converters, Inc.

Belmark, Inc.

Bema, Incorporated

BJK Flexible Packaging

Bobst North America Inc.

BOLIK

Borton & Sons, Inc.

http://www.bortonfruit.com/

www.Bostik-US.com

11320 W. Watertown Plank Road,Wauwatos a, WI 53226

Bryce Corporation

www.brycecorp.com

4505 Old 4505 Old Lamar,Memphis, Lamar,Memphis, TN 38118 TN 38118

Bunzl Ag Group

http://www.cool-pak.com/

Bostik, Inc.

11320 W. Watertown Plank Road,Wauwatos a, WI 53226

15 Grumbacher Road,York, PA 17406

15 Grumbacher Road,York, PA 17406

CEGSA (CAJAS Y EMPAQUES DE GUATEMALA, S.A.)

31 Calle 25-83, Zona 12, Ciudad de Guatemala, 01012, Guatemala, Guatemala.

31 Calle 25-83, Zona 12, Ciudad de Guatemala, 01012, Guatemala, Guatemala.

cei (Coating Excellence International)

www.coatingexcellence.com

957 Broadway,Wrigh tstown, WI 54180

957 Broadway,Wrigh tstown, WI 54180

www.celanese.com

222 W. Las Colinas Boulevard Suite 900N,Irving, TX 75039

222 W. Las Colinas Boulevard Suite 900N,Irving, TX 75039

CELPAC S.A. DE C.V.

Boulevard del Ejército Nacional, Km 7 ½ Soyapango, San Salvador, El

Boulevard del Ejército Nacional, Km 7 ½ Soyapango, San Salvador, El

CELPLAST (AGENCIAS ABBOTT)

Del Perimercado 175 metros al norte, mano izquierda, edificio blanco con azul, AGENCIAS

Del Perimercado 175 metros al norte, mano izquierda, edificio blanco con azul, AGENCIAS

C-P Flexible Packaging

www.cpflexpack.com

Calbee North America

http://harvestsnaps.com/

Celanese

www.agencias-abbott.com.

ABBOTT, Costa ABBOTT, Costa Rica.

Rica.

Celplast Metallized Products Limited www.celplast.com

67 Commander Boulevard Unit 4,Toronto, Ontario M1S 3M7 Canada

67 Commander Boulevard Unit 4,Toronto, Ontario M1S 3M7 Canada

CEMSA

www.cemsa.com.gt.

Diagonal 19, Avenida Petapa, 7635 Zona 21, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Diagonal 19, Avenida Petapa, 7635 Zona 21, Guatemala, Guatemala.

CEMSA (CAJAS Y EMPAQUES DE GUATEMALA S.A.) www.cemsa.com.gt.

31 Calle, 25-83, Zona 12, Ciudad de Guatemala, 01012, Guatemala.

31 Calle, 25-83, Zona 12, Ciudad de Guatemala, 01012, Guatemala.

Charter NEX Films

www.charternex.com

1901 Winter 1901 Winter Street,Superior, Street,Superior, WI 54880 WI 54880

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

www.cpchem.com

10001 Six Pine Drive,The Woodlands, TX 77380

10001 Six Pine Drive,The Woodlands, TX 77380

CKF

http://www.ckfinc.com/

www.cldgraphics.com

1101 W. Second Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066

1101 W. Second Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066

http://www.clearlam.com/

1950 Pratt Boulevard,Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

1950 Pratt Boulevard,Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

www.cloeren.com

401 16th Street,Orange, TX 77630

401 16th Street,Orange, TX 77630

Calle 21 de agosto, frente a antena del Centro Radial.

Siguatepeque, Comayagua, Honduras.

Calle 21 de agosto, frente a antena del Centro Radial.

Siguatepeque, Comayagua, Honduras.

CL&D Graphics

Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. Cloeren Incorporated

COAPIHL

Coim USA Inc.

www.coimgroup.com

86 Mantua Grove Road West Deptford, NJ 08066

86 Mantua Grove Road West Deptford, NJ 08066

COLORPRINT

Edificio Cantero, Edificio Cantero, el Centro de el Centro de Tegucigalpa.

Tegucigalpa.

COMERCIAL PAOLA S.A.

www.comercialpaola.com.

1 ½ cuadra arriba de Shell Ciudad Jardín S-42,

1 ½ cuadra arriba de Shell Ciudad Jardín S-42,

www.comexigroup.com

6135 Park South Drive Suite 510,Charlotte, NC 28210

6135 Park South Drive Suite 510,Charlotte, NC 28210

www.cflex.com

1111 Northpoint Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016

1111 Northpoint Boulevard, Blythewood, SC 29016

COPRODE

Barrio Medina, 13 calle, 8ª avenida, esquina opuesta al Asilo de Ancianos. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Barrio Medina, 13 calle, 8ª avenida, esquina opuesta al Asilo de Ancianos. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

COSQUISA

Plaza Ares, salida a La Lima, Primera Calle, oficina Colonia Aurora, 7 calle, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Plaza Ares, salida a La Lima, Primera Calle, oficina Colonia Aurora, 7 calle, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

COVERIS™

www.coveris.com

PO Box PO Box 5687,Spartanbur 5687,Spartanbur g, SC 29304 g, SC 29304

www.ctiindustries.com

22160 N. Pepper Road Lake Barrington, IL 60010

Comexi Group

Constantia Flexibles LLC

Conwed Global Netting Solutions http://www.conwedplastics.com/en/

CTI Industries Corporation

22160 N. Pepper Road Lake Barrington, IL 60010

D. EQUIPOS EN NICARAGUA

12 Avenida sur # 132, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Davis-Standard, LLC

1 Extusion 1 Extusion Drive,Pawcatuck Drive,Pawcatuck , CT 06379 , CT 06379

www.davis-standard.com

12 Avenida sur # 132, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Decade Products LLC http://www.decadeproducts.com/

www.delcampo.hn.

Avenida Los Próceres, contiguo al Diario El Heraldo; No. 3301, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Avenida Los Próceres, contiguo al Diario El Heraldo; No. 3301, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

www.diasaonline.com.

Calle Antigua a Nejapa, Polígono # 8, Lote # 1, Apopa, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Calle Antigua a Nejapa, Polígono # 8, Lote # 1, Apopa, San Salvador, El Salvador.

DIMASA UNIVERSAL

Anillo Periférico, 4-15, Zona 2, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

Anillo Periférico, 4-15, Zona 2, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

DIMOGRAFIC

Entre 6ª y 8ª Avenida, 11 Calle, edificio # 731, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Entre 6ª y 8ª Avenida, 11 Calle, edificio # 731, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

DIPSA (CARVAJAL EMPAQUE)

www.dipsa.com.sv

Urbanización Industrial La Laguna, Calle Circunvalación No. 9-E, Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador.

Urbanización Industrial La Laguna, Calle Circunvalación No. 9-E, Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador.

Display Pack

https://www.displaypack.com/

DEL CAMPO SOLUCIONES AGRÍCOLAS

DIASA

Distinct Packabilities, LLC www.distinctpack.com

100 Frank E. Simon Avenue Shepherdsville, KY 40165

100 Frank E. Simon Avenue Shepherdsville, KY 40165

DISTRIBUIDORA DEL CARIBE

Oficinas centrales y sala de ventas, 1ª Avenida, Calle 34-39, Zona 11, Colonia Toledo.

Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

Oficinas centrales y sala de ventas, 1ª Avenida, Calle 34-39, Zona 11, Colonia Toledo.

Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

DISTRIBUIDORA MAYAB

8ª avenida, 4 y 5 calle, S.O. Barrio El Benque.

Apartado Postal 397, San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.

8ª avenida, 4 y 5 calle, S.O. Barrio El Benque.

Apartado Postal 397, San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.

DROGUERÍA HERMEL

www.hermel.com.sv.

Calle Sierra Madre No. 20, Residencial Montebello, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Calle Sierra Madre No. 20, Residencial Montebello, San Salvador, El Salvador.

DuPont

http://www.dupont.com/ Chestnut Run Plaza,730,974 Centre Road,PO Box 2915

Chestnut Run Plaza,730,974 Centre Road,PO Box 2915

Boulevard del Norte contiguo a Supermercado Colonial # 2, Río Blanco, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Boulevard del Norte contiguo a Supermercado Colonial # 2, Río Blanco, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

www.distcaribe.com.

DuPont Company www.dupont.com/packaging Dupont Teijin Films

http://dupontteijinfilms.com/

DUWEST Dynaplast

http://www.groupeguillin.fr/

Eagle Cold Storage

http://eaglecoldstorage.com/

Eagle Flexible Packaging

www.eagleflexible.com

1100 Kingsland 1100 Kingsland Drive,Batavia, IL Drive,Batavia, IL 60510 60510

ECKART America Corporation www.eckart.net

1 Wilson Manor 1 Wilson Manor Court,Chesterfie Court,Chesterfie ld, MO 63005 ld, MO 63005

ECOGREEN

Avenida Las Américas, 5-83, Zona 14, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

EcoPack

Avenida Las Américas, 5-83, Zona 14, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

http://ecopackgreenbox.com/

Edanaro

USA

EDECA (ENVASES DESECHABLES DE C.A.)

www.edecasa.com.

14 calle final, interior El Zapote, Zona 2.

14 calle final, interior El Zapote, Zona 2.

Edwards Label

www.edwardslabel.com

2277 Knoll Drive,Ventura, CA 93003

2277 Knoll Drive,Ventura, CA 93003

EE Print Pack

http://www.eeprintpack.com.mx/

EFI

www.efi.com

EL LABRADOR Ellepot-USA Emerald Packaging, Inc.

6750 Dumbarton 6750 Dumbarton Circle,Fremont, Circle,Fremont, CA 94555 CA 94555 7ª Avenida 3-33, Zona 9, Torre Empresarial 805, Guatemala, Guatemala.

7ª Avenida 3-33, Zona 9, Torre Empresarial 805, Guatemala, Guatemala.

33050 Western Avenue Union City, CA 94587

33050 Western Avenue Union City, CA 94587

http://www.blackmoreco.com/

www.empack.com

Empacadoras Org

USA Mexico

EMPAFLEX

Barrio La Guardia, 1ª y 2ª avenida, 32 calle Suroeste, a la par de Europlast, San

Barrio La Guardia, 1ª y 2ª avenida, 32 calle Suroeste, a la par de Europlast, San

Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.

Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.

www.epphn.com.

Colonia Santa María, 27 calle, 300 metros después de Shell Zorzales (Uno).

Colonia Santa María, 27 calle, 300 metros después de Shell Zorzales (Uno).

www.eppsv.com.

Boulevard Vijosa, Edificio Salaverría Cáceres, Bodegas 1, 2 y 3, Ciudad Merliot, Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador.

Boulevard Vijosa, Edificio Salaverría Cáceres, Bodegas 1, 2 y 3, Ciudad Merliot, Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador.

EMPAQUES Y PRODUCTOS PLÁSTICOS DE EL SALVADOR

Edificio Salaverría Cáceres y Boulevard Vicosa, calle L-1 bodegas 1 y 2, Ciudad Merliot, La Libertad, El Salvador.

Edificio Salaverría Cáceres y Boulevard Vicosa, calle L-1 bodegas 1 y 2, Ciudad Merliot, La Libertad, El Salvador.

Empresa Gustech

Mexico

Energy Sciences, Inc. www.EBEAM.com

42 Industrial Way, Wilmington, MA 01887

42 Industrial Way, Wilmington, MA 01887

ENVASES DESECHABLES CENTROAMERIC ANOS. S.A. www.edecasa.com.

14 calle final, interior El Zapote, Zona 2, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

14 calle final, interior El Zapote, Zona 2, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

ENVASES PLÁSTICOS

27 calle S.E., frente a Gasolinera Shell “Zorzales”, Colonia Santa

27 calle S.E., frente a Gasolinera Shell “Zorzales”, Colonia Santa

EMPAQUES Y PRODUCTOS DE PLÁSTICO

EMPAQUES Y PRODUCTOS DE PLÁSTICO S.A. DE C.V.

http://www.grupoindustrialeec.com.

María. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Evonik Corporation

www.evonik.com

María. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

299 Jefferson 299 Jefferson Road,Parsippan Road,Parsippan y, NJ 07054 y, NJ 07054

EXPLAHSA

Km 18 Carretera Norte, Valle de Amarateca, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Km 18 Carretera Norte, Valle de Amarateca, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

EXTRUDOPLAST www.extrudoplast.com.

13 Calle, 12-96 Z.11, BODEX Oficomercio, 2D Guatemala, Guatemala.

13 Calle, 12-96 Z.11, BODEX Oficomercio, 2D Guatemala, Guatemala.

ExxonMobil Chemical Company

22777 Springwoods Village Parkway Spring, TX 77389

22777 Springwoods Village Parkway Spring, TX 77389

FARO COMERCIAL

Colonia Jacaranda, carretera a El Picacho, Casa No. 2101, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Colonia Jacaranda, carretera a El Picacho, Casa No. 2101, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

FERNÁNDEZ SERA S.A.

www.fernandezsera.com.

De la intersección de Pista del Mayoreo con camino a Sabana Grande, 2 Km al Este.

Apartado Postal A-258, Managua, Nicaragua.

De la intersección de Pista del Mayoreo con camino a Sabana Grande, 2 Km al Este.

Apartado Postal A-258, Managua, Nicaragua.

www.filmtechinc.com

200 Industrial Drive Bean Station, TN 37708

200 Industrial Drive Bean Station, TN 37708

FILMtech Inc.

www.exxonmobil.com

www.flexfilm.com

1221 North Black Branch Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701

1221 North Black Branch Road Elizabethtown, KY 42701

www.flexaprint.com.

7 calle poniente, 87 y 89 Avenida Norte.

Residencial Fountain Blue H1, Colonia Escalón, San Salvador, El Salvador.

7 calle poniente, 87 y 89 Avenida Norte.

Residencial Fountain Blue H1, Colonia Escalón, San Salvador, El Salvador.

FLEXAPRINT S.A.

Avenida Las Rosas, L. 123 “Jardines de San Lucas IV”, San Lucas Sac., Guatemala.

Avenida Las Rosas, L. 123 “Jardines de San Lucas IV”, San Lucas Sac., Guatemala.

Flexo Concepts

100 Armstrong Road, Suite 103, Plymouth, MA 02360

100 Armstrong Road, Suite 103, Plymouth, MA 02360

Flexo Manufacturing Corporation

www.flexo.com.ph

275 A Mabini Street Caloocan, City 1400 Philippines

275 A Mabini Street Caloocan, City 1400 Philippines

Flint Group

www.flintgrp.com

14909 Beck 14909 Beck Road, Plymouth, Road, Plymouth, MI 48170 MI 48170

Floralife

http://www.floralife.com/en

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/

Flex Films (USA) Inc.

FLEXAPRINT DE EL SALVADOR

Forem Packaging www.forempackaging.com

2-44 Cornelia Street,Newark, NJ 07105

2-44 Cornelia Street,Newark, NJ 07105

FORMAS TÉRMICAS

Carretera a Occidente, Km 17 ½ Naco

Carretera a Occidente, Km 17 ½ Naco

www.formastermicas.net.

Cortés, Honduras.

Cortés, Honduras.

9 Peach Tree Hill Road Livingston, NJ 07039

9 Peach Tree Hill Road Livingston, NJ 07039

699 N. Frankston Highway Frankston, TX 75763

699 N. Frankston Highway Frankston, TX 75763

Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division www.FujifilmGraphics.com

1101 West Cambridge Drive Kansas City, KS 66103

1101 West Cambridge Drive Kansas City, KS 66103

FUNDIDORAS DEL NORTE S.A.

Km 4 Boulevard del Sur, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Km 4 Boulevard del Sur, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Genpak LP

www.progressivepac.com

285 Industrial Parkway South Aurora, Ontario L4G 3V8 Canada

285 Industrial Parkway South Aurora, Ontario L4G 3V8 Canada

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated

http://www.gppackaging.com/corrugated/P ages/default.aspx

Giro Pack Inc.

http://giro.es/

www.glenroy.com

W158 N9332 Nor-X-Way Avenue Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

W158 N9332 Nor-X-Way Avenue Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

www.gloucesterengineering.com

Blackburn Industrial Park 11 Dory Road, Gloucester, MA 01930

Blackburn Industrial Park 11 Dory Road, Gloucester, MA 01930

www.GossInternational.com

121 Technology 121 Technology Drive,Durham, Drive,Durham, NH 03824 NH 03824

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. www.fpcusa.com Fox Packaging, Inc.

Frankston Packaging

Glenroy, Inc.

Gloucester Engineering Co., Inc. Goss International

http://www.foxbag.com/

www.frankstonpackaging.com

Green Ox Pallet Technology

http://greenoxpallets.com

GRUPO VICAL

Boulevard Suyapa, Contiguo a Suzuki, 50 metros al Este de Gasolinera Shell La Hacienda, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Boulevard Suyapa, Contiguo a Suzuki, 50 metros al Este de Gasolinera Shell La Hacienda, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

H.B. Fuller

1200 Willow Lake Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55110

1200 Willow Lake Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55110

Harper Corporation of America

11625 Steele Creek Road PO Box 38490,Charlotte, NC 28278

11625 Steele Creek Road PO Box 38490,Charlotte, NC 28278

Henkel Corporation

www.henkelna.com/liofol

203 MacKenan Court,Cary, NC 27511-6445

203 MacKenan Court,Cary, NC 27511-6445

www.hp.com

5555 Windward 5555 Windward Parkway,Alphar Parkway,Alphar etta, GA 30004 etta, GA 30004

www.hbfuller.com

Hampshire Paper http://www.berwickoffraywholesale.com/ Harpak-ULMA

Hewlett Packard

http://www.harpak-ulma.com/

N26W23322 Paul N26W23322 Paul Road Pewaukee, Road Pewaukee, WI 53072 WI 53072

HFM Packaging, Ltd. Highland Supply Corporation

http://www.highlandsupply.com/

Hollandia Produce L.P.

http://www.livegourmet.com/

HONDUPLAST (PLÁSTICOS DE HONDURAS)

Avenida New Orleans, 1 cuadra al sur del Técnico Alemán, San Pedro Sula, Cortés.

Avenida New Orleans, 1 cuadra al sur del Técnico Alemán, San Pedro Sula, Cortés.

HONDUPRINT

Barrio La Guardia.

Apartado Postal No.1105, San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Barrio La Guardia.

Apartado Postal No.1105, San Pedro Sula, Honduras

HONDUTERRA

Aldea Villa Vieja, salida a Danlí, Km 4, después de la posta policial, primer desvío a mano izquierda.

Aldea Villa Vieja, salida a Danlí, Km 4, después de la posta policial, primer desvío a mano izquierda.

Hosokawa Alpine American

5 Michigan 5 Michigan Drive,Natick, MA Drive,Natick, MA 01760 01760

HQC Inc.

230 Kendall Point Drive Oswego, IL 60543

230 Kendall Point Drive Oswego, IL 60543

5ª Avenida, 11 Calle Suroeste, Barrio Lempira frente al cementerio. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

5ª Avenida, 11 Calle Suroeste, Barrio Lempira frente al cementerio. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

IMPORMA

Colonia 21 de Octubre, frente a las bodegas Lázaro, cerca de Canal 13, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Colonia 21 de Octubre, frente a las bodegas Lázaro, cerca de Canal 13, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

INDUSTRIAS ELECTRIGAS

Boulevard 21 octubre, contiguo a los puentes, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Boulevard 21 octubre, contiguo a los puentes, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

www.hqcinc.com

Hurst International, LLC http://www.hurstinternational.net/ Image Plastics & Packaging

IMET

http://imageplasticsandpackaging.com/

www.imethonduras.com.

Barrio Concepción, 12 Avenida Sur, No. 132, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Barrio Concepción, 12 Avenida Sur, No. 132, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Oficina principal, 3ª Avenida N.O. # 65 entre 9 y 10 calle. Bo. Las Acacias, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Oficina principal, 3ª Avenida N.O. # 65 entre 9 y 10 calle. Bo. Las Acacias, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

INPLASA

Valle de Amarateca, en el desvío al Hospital Santa Rosita.

Valle de Amarateca, en el desvío al Hospital Santa Rosita.

INPONO

www.grupoinpono.com.

Avenida Junior, 12 calle N.E. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Avenida Junior, 12 calle N.E. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

International Paper

http://www.internationalpaper.com/

Interstate Container

http://www.interstateresources.com

INVERSIONES SUÁREZ

7ª calle, arriba de la Agencia La Global, entre la 12ª y 13ª avenida, a mano derecha en un local que dice TPA. Armando Suáre

7ª calle, arriba de la Agencia La Global, entre la 12ª y 13ª avenida, a mano derecha en un local que dice TPA. Armando Suáre

ISO Poly Films, Inc.

101 ISO 101 ISO Parkway,Gray Parkway,Gray Court, SC 29645 Court, SC 29645

INDUSTRIAS READI S.A. DE C.V. Infia SRL

http://www.infia.it/

INFRA DE HONDURAS Inline Plastics Corp

http://www.inlineplastics.com/

www.isopoly.com

JBF RAK LLC

www.jbfrak.com

JetRam Floral Packaging

customerservice@jetraminc.com

Jinxing Packaging Co., Ltd

http://www.shjinxing.com.cn

JL Packaging Corporation Jolo Flowers Karlville Development, LLC

Kuraray

PO Box No. 6574, AL JAZEERAH AL HAMRA,Ras AL Khaimah, UAE UAE

2999 W. Spencer Street Suite 2010,Appleton, WI 54914

2999 W. Spencer Street Suite 2010,Appleton, WI 54914

175 SW 7th Street Suite 2103,Miami, FL 33130

175 SW 7th Street Suite 2103,Miami, FL 33130

http://www.jolofarms.com/

www.karlville.com

KBA Flexotecnica www.kba.com/us Kronen Corp

PO Box No. 6574, AL JAZEERAH AL HAMRA,Ras AL Khaimah, UAE UAE

2555 Regent 2555 Regent Boulevard,Dalla Boulevard,Dalla s, TX 75261 s, TX 75261

http://www.kronen.eu/en/

www.kuraray.us.com

2625 Bay Area Boulevard Suite 600,Houston, TX 77058

2625 Bay Area Boulevard Suite 600,Houston, TX 77058

Label Technology Inc. www.labeltech.com

2050 Wardrobe 2050 Wardrobe Avenue,Merced, Avenue,Merced, CA 95341 CA 95341

LACOPLAST S.A. www.lacoplast.com.gt.

24 Avenida 19-05, Zona 12, Calzada Atanasio Tzul.

24 Avenida 19-05, Zona 12, Calzada Atanasio Tzul.

LEOPLAST (ANTES DINAPLAST)

Barrio Pueblo Nuevo, # 3344, frente a Hondupalma, una calle antes de la Colonia Argentina,

Barrio Pueblo Nuevo, # 3344, frente a Hondupalma, una calle antes de la Colonia Argentina,

http://www.leoplasthn.com.

Liqui-Box Corporation

LOGÍSTICOS HONDURAS LPS Industries, LLC Lubrizol Advanced Materials

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

www.liquibox.com

901 East Byrd Street Suite 1105, Richmond, VA 23219

901 East Byrd Street Suite 1105, Richmond, VA 23219

www.logisticoshn.com.

Colonia El Prado, 3ª entrada. Planta: delante de Café Maya, Amarateca, Francisco Morazán.

Colonia El Prado, 3ª entrada. Planta: delante de Café Maya, Amarateca, Francisco Morazán.

www.lpsind.com

10 Caesar Place, 10 Caesar Place, Moonachie, NJ Moonachie, NJ 07074 07074

www.lubrizol.com

9911 Brecksville 9911 Brecksville Road,Brecksvill Road,Brecksvill e, Ohio 44141 e, Ohio 44141

LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell Tower 1221 McKinney Street,Suite 300,Houston, TX 77010

M33 Integrated

PO Box PO Box 27127,Greenville 27127,Greenville , SC 29616 , SC 29616

MacDermid Printing Solutions printing.macdermid.com

5210 Phillip Lee 5210 Phillip Lee Drive Atlanta, Drive Atlanta, GA 30336 GA 30336

MAQUIMUNDO

Barrio Guadalupe, Avenida Juan Manuel Gálvez, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Barrio Guadalupe, Avenida Juan Manuel Gálvez, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

18081 Chesterfield Airport Road

18081 Chesterfield Airport Road

Mariani Packing Company

Mark Andy, Inc.

LyondellBasell Tower 1221 McKinney Street,Suite 300,Houston, TX 77010

http://www.mariani.com/

www.markandy.com

Chesterfield, MO Chesterfield, MO 63005 63005 Markenburg International Foods Corporation

Eldan Park, Bo. Patubig Marilao, Bulacan 3019 Philippines

Eldan Park, Bo. Patubig Marilao, Bulacan 3019 Philippines

www.matriceriaroxy.com.

Carretera Troncal del Norte, Km 7 ½, Ciudad Delgado, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Carretera Troncal del Norte, Km 7 ½, Ciudad Delgado, San Salvador, El Salvador.

http://maxkatzbag.com/

235 S. LaSalle Street Indianapolis, IN 46201-4334

235 S. LaSalle Street Indianapolis, IN 46201-4334

MEGAPLAST S.A. www.megaplast.com.gt.

Carretera al Pacífico, Km 15.5, Villanueva, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Carretera al Pacífico, Km 15.5, Villanueva, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Menges Roller Company, Inc.

260 Industrial 260 Industrial Drive,Wauconda Drive,Wauconda , IL 60084 , IL 60084

Market Source

MATRICERIA INDUSTRIAL ROXY S.A. DE C.V.

Max Katz Bag Company, Inc.

http://www.maglioproduce.com/

www.mengesroller.com

Meshdecor

Mica Corporation www.mica-corp.com

9 Mountain View 9 Mountain View Drive Shelton, Drive Shelton, CT 06484 CT 06484

Michelman

KrisBecknell@michelman.com

9080 Shell Road, 9080 Shell Road, Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH 45236 45236

www.m-petfilm.com

2001 Hood Road,PO Box 1400,Greer, SC 29652

2001 Hood Road,PO Box 1400,Greer, SC 29652

14591 State Highway 177,Jackson, MO 63755

14591 State Highway 177,Jackson, MO 63755

Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.

Mondi Jackson LLC Monte Package Company

http://www.montepkg.com/

Multifilm Packaging Corporation

www.multifilm.com

NNZ Inc.

http://www.nnz.com/

1040 N. McLean 1040 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin, Boulevard Elgin, IL 60123 IL 60123

www.nordmeccanica.com

155 Ricefield 155 Ricefield Lane,Hauppaug Lane,Hauppaug e, NY 11788 e, NY 11788

www.nordson.com

645 Hembree Parkway,Suite D,Roswell, GA 30076

645 Hembree Parkway,Suite D,Roswell, GA 30076

NOVA Chemicals, Inc. www.novachem.com

1555 Coraopolis Heights Road Moon Township, PA 15108

1555 Coraopolis Heights Road Moon Township, PA 15108

NOVAPLASTIC S.A.

40 Calle, 22-26 Zona 12, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

40 Calle, 22-26 Zona 12, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.

NOVOLEXâ„¢

www.novolex.com

101 East Carolina Avenue Hartsville, SC 29550

101 East Carolina Avenue Hartsville, SC 29550

Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging

www.oliver-tolas.com

445 Sixth Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

445 Sixth Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers

http://www.oneonta.com/ 1188 South Houk Road Delaware, OH 43015

1188 South Houk Road Delaware, OH 43015

Nordmeccanica, NA

Nordson Corporation

Optimum Plastics, Inc.

www.optimumplastics.com

Oracle Packaging www.oraclepackaging.com

220 Polo Road, 220 Polo Road, Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 NC 27105

Outlook Group Corporation

1180 American Drive, Neenah, WI 54956

Oxnard Growers/Shippers

www.outlookgroup.com

1180 American Drive, Neenah, WI 54956

1403 Needham Drive,DALTON, GA 30720

1403 Needham Drive,DALTON, GA 30720

www.packprint.biz.

Barrio San Jacinto, Residencial América, calle Cristóbal Colón 10, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Barrio San Jacinto, Residencial América, calle Cristóbal Colón 10, San Salvador, El Salvador.

www.paramelt.com

2817 McCracken Street, Muskegon, MI 49441

2817 McCracken Street, Muskegon, MI 49441

www.pegaprinthn.com.

En San Pedro Sula, Cortés: 24 calle, 20 avenida S.E. Segundo anillo Circunvalación frente a ZIP San José.

En San Pedro Sula, Cortés: 24 calle, 20 avenida S.E. Segundo anillo Circunvalación frente a ZIP San José.

Apartado 4457, Lima, Lima 16 Peru

Apartado 4457, Lima, Lima 16 Peru

Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC www.plaspack.com

750 S. 65th Street Kansas City, KS 66111

750 S. 65th Street Kansas City, KS 66111

Plastic Suppliers, Inc. www.plasticsuppliers.com

2887 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219

2887 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219

PLÁSTICOS CORPLASA

Colonia 21 de octubre, salida a Valle de Ángeles, en las

Colonia 21 de octubre, salida a Valle de Ángeles, en las

P&O Packaging, LLC

www.popackaging.com

Pacific AgPak

http://www.pacificagpak.com/

Packaging Personified Inc.

http://www.packagingpersonified.com/

PACKPRINT S.A. DE C.V.

Paramelt

PEGAPRINT

PERUPLAST S.A. www.peruplast.com.pe Pharr International Bridge

http://pharr-tx.gov/

www.grupoindustrialeec.com.

antiguas oficinas de Valentino.

antiguas oficinas de Valentino.

www.plasticosgamoz.com

1 cuadra al este de Foam de Honduras, San Pedro Sula, Cortés.

1 cuadra al este de Foam de Honduras, San Pedro Sula, Cortés.

www.plasticos-modernos.com.

Rivera de Belén, Heredia, contiguo a las bodegas de la Coca Cola.

Rivera de Belén, Heredia, contiguo a las bodegas de la Coca Cola.

PLÁSTICOS MODERNOS S.A. www.pmodernos.com

Carretera Norte, Km 3½, Managua, Nicaragua.

Carretera Norte, Km 3½, Managua, Nicaragua.

PLÁSTICOS TONY

Barrio Guanacaste, Avenida Gutenberg, No. 1735, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Barrio Guanacaste, Avenida Gutenberg, No. 1735, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

PLÁSTICOS VANGUARDIA S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

www.vanguardiahn.com.

200 metros al sur del C.T.H.A. Barrio La Guardia.

Apartado Postal No. 1105, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

200 metros al sur del C.T.H.A. Barrio La Guardia.

Apartado Postal No. 1105, San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

www.plastimaxsa.com.

3ª calle, 0-81 Zona 1, Boca del Norte, Villa Canales, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Skype:

3ª calle, 0-81 Zona 1, Boca del Norte, Villa Canales, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Skype:

www.poliflexsa.com.

Calle a Valle Nuevo No. 5, Colonia Santa Lucía, Ilopango,

Calle a Valle Nuevo No. 5, Colonia Santa Lucía, Ilopango,

PLÁSTICOS GAMOZ S.A. DE C.V.

PLÁSTICOS MODERNOS

PLASTIMAX

POLIFLEX S.A. DE C.V.

San Salvador, El San Salvador, El Salvador.

Salvador.

1ª Calle, 2-68, Zona 2, Colonia San José, Villa Nueva, Guatemala.

Código Postal 01064.

1ª Calle, 2-68, Zona 2, Colonia San José, Villa Nueva, Guatemala.

Código Postal 01064.

POLINDUSTRIAS S.A. www.polindustrias.com.

Kilómetro 12, Carretera a Villa Canales, Boca del Monte, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Kilómetro 12, Carretera a Villa Canales, Boca del Monte, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Poly Print Inc.

2300 W. Wetmore Road Tucson, Arizona 85705-2051

2300 W. Wetmore Road Tucson, Arizona 85705-2051

www.polymerpkg.com

8333 Navarre Road SE Massillon, OH 44646

8333 Navarre Road SE Massillon, OH 44646

www.polyplex.com

3001 Mallard Fox Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601

3001 Mallard Fox Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601

www.precoinc.com

500 Laser 500 Laser Drive,Somerset, Drive,Somerset, WI 54025 WI 54025

POLÍMEROS Y TECNOLOGÍA S.A.

www.polytec.com.gt.

www.polyprint.com

POLYMER HONDURAS Polymer Logistics http://www.polymerlogistics.com/en/

Polymer Packaging Inc.

Polyplex USA, LLC

Preco, Inc.

Prime Packaging, LLC www.primepkg.com

501 N. Central Avenue,Wood Dale, IL 60191

Printpack

www.printpack.com

PO Box 723608, PO Box 723608, Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA 31139 31139

www.prolamina.com

13536 Dahlia 13536 Dahlia Court,Rosemou Court,Rosemou nt, MN 55068 nt, MN 55068

Prolamina Corporation

501 N. Central Avenue,Wood Dale, IL 60191

Estatua Monseñor Lezcano, 6 ½ cuadras al Este, Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Managua, PROQUINFA S.A. www.proquinfa.com. www.distcaribe.com. Nicaragua.

R.O.P.

Estatua Monseñor Lezcano, 6 ½ cuadras al Este, Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Managua, Nicaragua.

http://www.rop.co.il/

Reifenhauser Inc.

12260 W. 53rd 12260 W. 53rd Street North Street North Maize, KS 67101 Maize, KS 67101

REPRESENTACIO NES ROJAS

Plaza Los Dolores, Avenida Máximo Jerez, Casa No. 1310, Barrio Los Dolores, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

RKW North America Inc.

www.rkw-group.com

270 Reasonover 270 Reasonover Drive,Franklin, Drive,Franklin, KY 42134 KY 42134

www.robbieflexibles.com

10810 Mid America Avenue Lenexa, KS 66219

10810 Mid America Avenue Lenexa, KS 66219

www.rollprint.com

320 S. Stewart Avenue Addison, IL 60101-3310

320 S. Stewart Avenue Addison, IL 60101-3310

ROTOPRIN S.A.

10 Avenida, # 31-39, Zona 5, Ciudad de Guatemala, 01005, Guatemala.

10 Avenida, # 31-39, Zona 5, Ciudad de Guatemala, 01005, Guatemala.

RYELSA

150 metros Sur, del costado suroeste del Estadio Lito Monge. Barrio San José,

150 metros Sur, del costado suroeste del Estadio Lito Monge. Barrio San José,

Robbie flexibles Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc.

www.indelsacr.com.

Plaza Los Dolores, Avenida Máximo Jerez, Casa No. 1310, Barrio Los Dolores, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Curridabat, San Curridabat, San José, Costa José, Costa Rica.

Rica.

Salsa

http://www.salsa-mx.com/ Zona Industrial Plan de La Laguna, Bloque E # 5, Antiguo

Zona Industrial Plan de La Laguna, Bloque E # 5, Antiguo

Sasol North America

12120 Wickchester Lane,Houston, TX 77079

12120 Wickchester Lane,Houston, TX 77079

SEALED AIR CENTRAL AMERICA S.A.

Avenida Hincapié, 16-55, Z-13, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Avenida Hincapié, 16-55, Z-13, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Sealed Air Corporation

www.sealedair.com

Post Office Box 464, 100 Rogers Bridge Road Building A, Duncan, SC 29334

Post Office Box 464, 100 Rogers Bridge Road Building A, Duncan, SC 29334

Sealstrip Corporation

www.sealstrip.com

103 Industrial 103 Industrial Drive,Gilbertsvill Drive,Gilbertsvill e, PA 19525 e, PA 19525

Seng Seng Plastic Co., Ltd.

http://www.seng-seng.com/

SerPak Co Ltd

http://www.prolongpac.com/

Sev-Rend

http://www.sev-rend.com/#4

SALVAPLASTIC S.A. de C.V.

www.termo.com.sv.

Sambrailo Packaging

http://www.sambrailo.com/

Siegwerk USA Co.

www.siegwerk.com

Silgan White Cap www.silganwhitecap.com Sixto Packaging

http://www.sixtopack.com/

3535 SW 56th Street Des Moines, IA 50321

3535 SW 56th Street Des Moines, IA 50321

1140 W. 31st Street,Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

1140 W. 31st Street,Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

SOLUCIONES PLÁSTICAS

46 Calle, 21-71, Zona 12, Guatemala, Guatemala.

46 Calle, 21-71, Zona 12, Guatemala, Guatemala.

SOLUCIONES PLÁSTICAS DE GUATEMALA

www.solucionesplasticas.com.

Km 17.5 carretera a San José Pinula, Empresarial San José, Interior # 8, Guatemala, 2212.

Km 17.5 carretera a San José Pinula, Empresarial San José, Interior # 8, Guatemala, 2212.

Sonoco Flexible Packaging

www.sonoco.com

1 North Second Street, Hartsville, SC 29550

1 North Second Street, Hartsville, SC 29550

Specialty Packaging Technologies, Inc.

2756 Alft Lane,Elgin, IL www.specialtypackagingtechnologies.com 60124

2756 Alft Lane,Elgin, IL 60124

80 Moreau Street,Saint-Jea n-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J2W 2M4 Canada

80 Moreau Street,Saint-Jea n-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J2W 2M4 Canada

www.sunchemical.com

135 West Lake Street Northlake, IL 60164

135 West Lake Street Northlake, IL 60164

www.sunflexpackagers.com

2 Commerce Drive,Cranford, NJ 07016

2 Commerce Drive,Cranford, NJ 07016

Sung An Machinery Company, Ltd. (SAM)

www.sungan.net

33, Madogongdan-r o 6-gil, Mado-myeon,Hw aseong-si, Kyungki-do 445-861 Korea

33, Madogongdan-r o 6-gil, Mado-myeon,Hw aseong-si, Kyungki-do 445-861 Korea

Sunkist Growers

http://www.sunkist.com/

St. Johns Packaging Ltd. StePac, North America

http://www.stepac.com/

STRAUSS

http://strauss-pack.com/en/

Sun Chemical Corporation SunFlex Packagers Inc.

Super Industrial Online

USA

TC Transcontinental Packaging

100 B Royal Group Crescent Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9,Canada

Technipaq Inc.

975 Lutter Drive 975 Lutter Drive Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake, IL 60014 60014

www.technipaq.com

100 B Royal Group Crescent Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9,Canada

Techno sachets

Mexico

TECNIPLAST S.A. www.tecniplast.com.gt.

28 Calle A, 0-08, Zona 8, Guatemala, Guatemala.

28 Calle A, 0-08, Zona 8, Guatemala, Guatemala.

TECNOPACK S.A.

40 Calle, 22-15, Zona 12, Guatemala, Guatemala.

40 Calle, 22-15, Zona 12, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Carretera Troncal del Norte y 25 Calle Oriente # 4. P.O. BOX 1201, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Carretera Troncal del Norte y 25 Calle Oriente # 4. P.O. BOX 1201, San Salvador, El Salvador.

Carretera Norte Km 5.5, 800 metros al Norte del paso a desnivel. Parque Industrial Portezuelo, Nave # 25 B. Managua, Nicaragua.

Carretera Norte Km 5.5, 800 metros al Norte del paso a desnivel. Parque Industrial Portezuelo, Nave # 25 B. Managua, Nicaragua.

Temkin Floral

http://www.gotemkin.com/

Temkin International, Inc. http://www.temkininternational.com/

TEMSA (TÉCNICO MERCANTIL S.A. DE C.V.) TENRIT Foodtec

TERMO ENCOGIBLE

http://www.tenrit-foodtec.de/startseite/

TERMO ENCOGIBLES S.A. DE C.V.

Terphane, Inc.

tesa tape, inc.

www.termo.com

Calle L-3, Polígono D, Lote 1 y 2. Zona Industrial, Ciudad Merliot, La Libertad, El Salvador.

Calle L-3, Polígono D, Lote 1 y 2. Zona Industrial, Ciudad Merliot, La Libertad, El Salvador.

www.terphane.com

2754 West Park Drive Bloomfield, NY 14469

2754 West Park Drive Bloomfield, NY 14469

www.tesatape.com

5825 Carnegie 5825 Carnegie Boulevard,Charl Boulevard,Charl otte, NC 28209 otte, NC 28209

Textiles Agricolas http://www.grupotextiles.com.mx/ The Blanc Industries Signage & Display Group

https://blancind.com/

The Dow Chemical Company

www.dow.com

Toluca Foods, Inc.

http://www.tolucafoods.com/

Transilwrap Company Inc. Tredegar Film Products Tufco Technologies

Ultimate Flex

UTECO North America, Inc.

2030 Dow 2030 Dow Center,Midland, Center,Midland, MI 48674 MI 48674

www.transilwrap.com

9201 W. Belmont Avenue Franklin Park, IL 60131

9201 W. Belmont Avenue Franklin Park, IL 60131

www.tredegarfilms.com

1100 Boulders Parkway,Richm ond, VA 23225

1100 Boulders Parkway,Richm ond, VA 23225

www.tufco.com

3161 S. Ridge Road,Green Bay, WI 54304

3161 S. Ridge Road,Green Bay, WI 54304

www.ultimate-flex.com

360 S. 9th Avenue,City of Industry, CA 91746

360 S. 9th Avenue,City of Industry, CA 91746

www.utecona.com

3400 Town Point Drive Suite 160,Kennesaw, GA 30144

3400 Town Point Drive Suite 160,Kennesaw, GA 30144

Avenida Petapa, 48-01, Z 12, Guatemala, Guatemala.

Avenida Petapa, 48-01, Z 12, Guatemala, Guatemala.

San Nicolรกs, del Taller 3M, 500 metros Noreste, Cartago, Costa Rica.

San Nicolรกs, del Taller 3M, 500 metros Noreste, Cartago, Costa Rica.

201 Park Avenue Lake Villa, IL 60046

201 Park Avenue Lake Villa, IL 60046

Watson Standard www.watsonstandard.com

616 Hite Road,Harwick, PA 15049

616 Hite Road,Harwick, PA 15049

Westlake Chemical Corporation

www.westlake.com

2801 Post Oak Boulevard Houston, TX 77056

2801 Post Oak Boulevard Houston, TX 77056

WestRock

http://www.westrock.com/en-us/index.html

www.wikoff.com

1886 Merritt Road,Fort Mill, SC 29715

1886 Merritt Road,Fort Mill, SC 29715

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation

www.whcorp.com

23 New England 23 New England Way Lincoln, RI Way Lincoln, RI 02865 02865

Yerecic Label

http://ylfresh.com/

VICAL

www.grupovical.com.

VICESA (GRUPO VICAL) Volm Companies, Inc. http://volmcompanies.com/ Vonco Products, LLC

Wikoff Color Corporation

Zacros America, Inc.

www.vonco.com

www.zacrosamerica.com

1821 Walden Office Square,Suite 400,Schaumbur g, IL 60173

1821 Walden Office Square,Suite 400,Schaumbur g, IL 60173

Sustainable packaging Insights Sustainable packaging is the development and use of packaging which results in improved sustainability. This involves increased use of life cycle inventory (LCI) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to help guide the use of packaging which reduces the environmental impact and ecological footprint. It includes a look at the whole of the supply chain: from basic function, to

marketing, and then through to end of life (LCA) and rebirth.[4] Additionally, an eco-cost to value ratio can be useful[5]

The goals are to improve the long term viability and quality of life for humans and the longevity of natural ecosystems. Sustainable packaging must meet the functional and economic needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainability is not necessarily an end state but is a continuing process of improvement.

Sustainable packaging is a relatively new addition to the environmental considerations for packaging (see Packaging and labeling). It requires more analysis and documentation to look at the package design, choice of materials, processing, and life-cycle. This is not just the vague "green movement" that many businesses and companies have been trying to include over the past years.

Companies implementing these eco-friendly actions are reducing their carbon footprint, using more recycled materials and reusing more package components.[8] They often encourage suppliers, contract packagers, and distributors to do likewise.

For example, researchers at the Agricultural Research Service are looking into using dairy-based films as an alternative to petroleum-based packaging. [1] Instead of being made of synthetic polymers, these dairy-based films would be composed of proteins such as casein and whey, which are found in milk. The films would be biodegradable and offer better oxygen barriers than synthetic, chemical-based films. More research must be done to improve the water barrier quality of the dairy-based film, but advances in sustainable packaging are actively being pursued.

Environmental marketing claims on packages need to be made (and read) with caution.

Ambiguous greenwashing titles such as green packaging and environmentally friendly can be confusing without specific definition. Some regulators, such as the US Federal Trade Commission, are providing guidance to packagers.

Companies have long been reusing and recycling packaging when economically viable. Using minimal packaging has also been a common goal to help reduce costs. Recent years have accelerated these efforts based on social movements, consumer pressure, and regulation. All phases of packaging, distribution, and logistics are included

Sustainable packaging is no longer focused on just recycling. Just as packaging is not the only eco target, although it is still top of mind for many.

Right or wrong, packaging is frequently scrutinized and used as the measure of a company's overall sustainability, even though it may contribute only a small percentage to the total eco impact compared to other things, such as transportation, and water and energy use.

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For Pmmi, New Media Group Is About More Than Publications PMMI beefed up its digital offerings with the purchase of Summit Media Group last fall. Since then, the groups have been busy integrating, and just last week announced the launch of PMMI Media Group—a new media company that will offer members and the industry a suite of communication tools and resources.

At a joint committee meeting last week, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, ​pulled back the veil​on the newly branded PMMI Media Group (PMG), a business-to-business media company with print and digital offerings that the association says will provide new ways to distribute content and interactive communication tools to members and the industry.

The creation of PMG comes just three months after PMMI​announced it had purchased​ Summit Media Group, a well-known publications and event producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry.

“We looked at our digital footprint and what it would take to really develop a robust digital platform like theirs, with content marketing, video, everything else, and it was a pretty daunting task,” said PMMI President and CEO Charles D. Yuska. “It turned out, when we approached Summit Media Group about a possible acquisition, it turned out to be the right time for them and the right time for us to get together.”

The decision to bring the media outfit into the PMMI fold adds a number of industry-specific publications to the mix, but, according to Yuska and PMG President Joe Angel, it was about far more than just a couple of magazines.

“When PMMI acquired us, they acquired all of our technology,” Angel said. “Our portfolio of exclusive tools includes world-class events, business intelligence, education, and workforce development resources, and will help companies in the processing and packaging supply chain discover best practices and grow their business.”

It also gave PMG access to a trove of industry data that will be used to advance the association’s position as a thought leader. And PMG will play a big role in continuing to engage members and customers throughout the year, beyond the organization’s popular tradeshows like PMMI’s Pack Expo.

“We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface in terms of what we’ll be doing with content marketing throughout the year,” said Angel. “Traditionally, PMMI tradeshow websites would peak about a month before the show and right after the show, and then all of a sudden it would fall off. PMG’s reach is substantial globally, so we’ll be using that digital platform year round to communicate with all of the customers and prospects of the PMMI members, and the packaging community as a whole to keep those conversations going.”

For Yuska, the PMG’s success hinges on PMMI’s ability to simply stay out of the way. “[Summit was] a very successful business, which is why we bought them,” he said. “From that standpoint, I’ve been really trying to tell my leadership, ‘Listen, we’re not going to go in there and tell them how to run their business.’ They’re good at what they do. We just want to make sure that they continue to be successful while giving them the tools that they need to do their job.

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PMMI Announces Purchase of Summit Media Group, Inc. PMMI Annual Meeting; Rosemont, Illinois; Sept. 16, 2014 - PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, has entered into an agreement to purchase Summit Media Group, Inc., publisher of Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging and Contract Packaging. The sale is expected to conclude in late October, according to PMMI Chairman Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman, who delivered the announcement at PMMI's Annual Meeting today.

"Summit is a well-known, highly-respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital presence that truly complements PMMI's strategic plan. They bring to the table a fully developed platform, an established audience and a high level of brand recognition - all within a proven business model," Crist says.

"PMMI's strategic vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing supply chain can convene to network, problem solve and do business," Crist adds. "The robust platform Summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that."

"I think it's more than fair to say, PMMI's greatest competitive advantage lies in the strength of our trade shows, programs and services," says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska, noting that the multi-media platform will strengthen PMMI's position. "This platform will help connect our PACK EXPO exhibitors with the trade show attendees year-round and will support the expanding group of expositions."

Summit President and CEO Joe Angel shares his enthusiasm. "The synergy between our two organizations is one that will enable us both to move to the next level in terms of what we can offer our subscribers, customers, PMMI members and the packaging and processing community as a whole. We're very excited to become part of PMMI, with whom we've had a strong relationship for so many years, and look forward to the new opportunities this strategic acquisition will make possible."

Under the agreement, the Summit Media Group staff will join the PMMI staff, with Summit offices remaining in the Chicago area.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing over 650 packaging and processing supply chain companies that provide a full range of packaging and processing machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through programs and events such as the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, packexpo.com, PMT Magazine, PACK EXPO Show Daily, networking events and educational programs.

PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International and presented jointly with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE); PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México and EXPO PACK Guadalajara, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: PACK EXPO International 2014, Nov. 2-5 (McCormick Place, Chicago); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2014; PACK EXPO East, debuting Feb. 16-18, 2015 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2015, March 10-12, 2015 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico); EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16-19 (Mexico City, Mexico).

Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​.

About Summit Media Group, Inc. Summit Media Group, Inc.​, produces leading publications, events and online media for professionals in packaging and industrial automation. Magazines include Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging World's PACK EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging and Contract Packaging. In addition, Summit publishes over a dozen e-books for specialized markets, webinars and other digital resources, The Automation Conference and Web resource​GreenerPackage.com​.

PMMI Buys Summit Media Publisher-association relationships aren’t foreign to the B2B world, but they rarely go this far.

PMMI​, a trade group for packaging and processing technologies, has agreed to purchase Summit Media Group​, a publisher with five titles in the same space.

Terms weren’t disclosed, though the deal is expected to close next month. Summit staff and leadership will become employees of the association, with operations remaining headquartered in Chicago.

The deal immediately gives PMMI, producer of five trade shows, an established year-round, multi-platform connection to its audience—something the company had been exploring on its own for the last 18 months, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI. “A robust publishing and multimedia presence will be the foundation of our efforts to build a year-round audience for our tradeshows and other products,” he says. “Building a platform would take several years and a significant financial investment with no guarantee of success.

On the other hand, purchasing an existing, successful entity would mean much greater speed to market and a faster return on our financial investment.”

While integration on the marketing front is a central part of the deal, show sales will continue on separately from media sales for now, Yuska says, though cross-platform buys will be available.

The merger makes PMMI’s own magazine, PMT, redundant however. It’ll be absorbed into Summit’s title, ​Packaging World​.

WITH PUBLISHING GROUP PURCHASE, PMMI EXPANDS MEMBER BENEFITS

Build it or buy it? That’s the question PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, faced when it decided to expand its digital presence. The answer hinged on the group’s ability to find a complementary partner.

There was no doubt that PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, would expand its digital offerings for members—that was determined during a strategic planning session last spring. How it would implement the digital strategy was a different question.

“As we considered how to build a digital platform, it became clear there were two paths to choose from: build it or buy it,” PMMI President and CEO Charles D. Yuska said in an email exchange with Associations Now. “Building a platform would be a significant undertaking, requiring considerable staff time and financial resources. On the other hand, purchasing a proven platform gives us significantly greater speed to market and a faster potential return on our financial investment.”

While exploring its options, PMMI identified Summit Media Group, a well-known publications and events producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry, as a model of what it hoped to accomplish.

“It rose to the top as an example of a successful digital enterprise,” Yuska said. “Our executive committee realized our two organizations strongly complement each other, and Summit’s partners agreed.”

At its annual meeting earlier this month, PMMI ​announced​ it had entered into an agreement to purchase Summit Media Group, Inc. The sale, expected to close in late October, will bring Summit’s staff into the fold, along with its many publications. PMMI’s editorial staff—which produces PMT magazine—will be integrated into Summit’s titles, according to Yuska.

“Summit is a well-known, highly respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital presence that truly complements PMMI’s strategic plan,” PMMI Chairman Bill Crist said in a statement. “[Our] vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing supply chain can convene to network, problem-solve, and do business. The robust platform Summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that.”

The goals for the new platform are threefold: increase attendance at PMMI tradeshows, increase and diversify revenue, and enhance the organization’s status as an authority and thought leader in the industry.

“Our focus is always on finding solutions that will support all of our key audiences,” Yuska said. “We didn’t go into the process thinking about acquiring a publishing house. We went in thinking about supporting our strategic plan, our members, their customers, and our industry. We had to ask ourselves: Who are we serving, what do they need, and how can PMMI best serve them?”

PMMI anuncia la compra de Summit Media Group. Inc, la casa editorial de Packaging World PMMI, la Asociación para Tecnologías de Empaque y Procesamiento, dueña y productora del portafolio de ferias Pack Expo, ha hecho un acuerdo para comprar a Summit Media Group, Inc., la casa editorial de la publicación Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging y Contract Packaging. Se espera que esta compra concluya a finales de este mes de octubre, de acuerdo con el director de PMMI

Bill Crist, CEO de Kliklok-Woodman, quien anunció la noticia en la reunión anual de PMMI, el pasado 16 de septiembre.

“Summit es una firma editorial muy reconocida, altamente respetada, dueña de publicaciones impresas y una significativa presencia digital que verdaderamente complementa el plan estratégico de PMMI. Esto trae a la mesa toda una plataforma ya desarrollada, y una audiencia desarrollada con un muy alto nivel de reconocimiento de marca –todo ello dentro de un modelo de negocio probado”, afirma Crist.

“La visión estratégica está en crear oportunidades donde los negocios y las personas que pertenecen a toda la cadena de suministro de empaque y procesamiento puedan coincidir para desarrollar redes, resolver problemas y hacer negocios”, agrega Crist. “Esta plataforma robusta que Summit trae a la mesa, estimulará nuestra habilidad para lograr justamente esto”.

“Creo es justo decir que, la mayor ventaja competitiva de PMMI descansa en la fortaleza de sus ferias, programas y servicios”, afirma el Presidente de PMMI y CEO Charles D. Yuska, quien anota que la plataforma multi-media fortalecerá la posición de PMMI. “Esta plataforma les ayudará a los expositores de Pack Expoa conectarse más con los asistentes a las ferias durante todo el año, y apoyará el creciente número de exposiciones”, agrega Yuska.

El Presidente y CEO de Summit, Joe Angel, comparte este entusiasmo. “La sinergia entre las dos organizaciones contribuirá a movernos al siguiente nivel en términos de lo que queremos ofrecerles a nuestros clientes, suscriptores, y miembros de PMMI y la comunidad de empaque y procesamiento como un todo. Pero con lo que más felices nos sentimos es con formar parte de PMMI, asociación con la que hemos tenido una muy fuerte relación durante muchos años, y estaremos atentos a las nuevas oportunidades que esta adquisición estratégica nos dará”.

Bajo este acuerdo, el equipo de Summit Media Group se unirá al equipo de PMMI, y las oficinas de Summit permanecerán en el área de Chicago.

PMMI, laAsociación para Tecnologías de Empaque y Procesamiento, es un grupo comercial que representa a más de 650 compañías que pertenecen a la cadena de suministro de empaque y procesamiento, y que provee una amplia gama de maquinaria de empaque y procesamiento, materiales, componentes, y envases. PMMI activamente fomenta la unión entre compradores y vendedores mediante programas y eventos como los del portafolio de Pack Expo, así como packexpo.com, PMT Magazine, el Show Daily de Pack Expo, eventos de relacionamiento y programas educativos.

PMMI organiza las ferias de Pack Expo: Pack Expo International; Pharma Expo, realizada junto con Pack Expo International y presentada en conjunto con la Sociedad para Ingeniería Farmacéutica (ISPE); Pack Expo Las Vegas; Pack Expo East; Expo Pack México y Expo Pack Guadalajara, conectando participantes en toda la cadena de empaque y procesamiento con los clientes de todo el mundo.

Muy pronto vendrán: Pack Expo International 2014, del 2 al 5 de noviembre en el McCormick Place, en Chicago; Pharma Expo, desarrollada en el marco de Pack Expo International 2014; Pack Expo East, que debutará del 16 al 18 de febrero en el Pennsylvania Convention Center, en Filadelfia; Expo Pack Guadalajara 2015, que se llevará a cabo del 10 al 12 de marzo del 2015 en Guadalajara, Jalisco, México; Expo Pack México 2015, del 16 al 19 en Ciudad de México, en México.

Summit Media Group, Inc., produce publicaciones líderes, eventos y medios en línea para profesionales del empaque y de la automatización industrial. Las revistas incluyen a Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging World's Pack Expo Showcase, Healthcare Packaging y Contract Packaging.

Adicionalmente, Summit publica más de una docena de libros electrónicos para mercados especializados, webinars y otros recursos digitales, realiza The Automation Conference y el centro de recursos Web: GreenerPackage.com.

Packaging World to present packaging buying cycle research

Summit Media Group’s VP Digital & Custom Media Dave Newcorn will present on the topic of the packaging buying cycle at The Packaging Conference 2014, February 3-5 in Orlando, FL. The preponderance of product information now available online has transformed how today’s B2B companies make purchase decisions. Sales representatives are often contacted long after their customers have fully researched their products, services and competition. At​The Packaging Conference​, February 3-5 in Orlando, Summit Media Group’s VP Digital & Custom Media, Dave Newcorn, will look at how the Internet-enabled buyer has changed the traditional buying cycle for packaging equipment, containers, materials and services.

In his presentation “Mastering the Packaging Buying Cycle for Fun and Profit,” Newcorn will present proprietary research from Packaging World. Study results will shed light on both packager and supplier behavior, and offer insights on how buyers and sellers can position themselves to best leverage the new paradigm.

Packaging World is the exclusive media partner for this year’s event. The Packaging Conference will be held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. More information on the conference is available at www.thepackagingconference.com​.

Packages that need a makeover Some packages have been annoying for so long that it seems as if manufacturers are teasing us all. Why, in 2013, must consumers open a box of farina pretty much as they have for decades, by pushing in a cutout on the side of the box? How many times have you opened a bag of chips only to have it split and spill the contents?

Patrick Reynolds, editor of the trade publication ​Packaging World​, blames economics. “These are mostly low-margin, commodity products that yield small profits,” he says. “There isn’t a lot of motivation for companies to rip out equipment in their plants that’s bought and paid for and invest in new machinery, no matter how horrible the packaging.” Frito-Lay, for instance, abandoned an experiment to outfit snack bags with a resealable zippered closure because of cost, says Joe Angel, publisher of Packaging World, and besides, “they want people to eat all the chips all at once.”

We’ve rounded up some familiar culprits and contacted companies to find out why they couldn’t do better.

Kettle chip bag The issue. You need a strong but delicate touch to pull the bag open without causing it to split apart and spill chips.

The company’s response. “It’s always great to hear from a fan. We want you to know that we are always looking to improve based on feedback from our consumers.” Then the company offered us coupons.

Comet Cleanser The issue. The cardboard container and metal top deteriorate in moisture, and powder kicks up through holes in the nonclosable lid when you set it down.

The company’s response. The limitations of the container are by design, to make it recyclable.

Cream of Wheat The issue. The paperboard box has a spout you create by poking a finger through a precut template.

When you pour, cereal tends to get stuck inside the box, and you can’t reseal the carton.

The company’s response. “We are sure your suggestion for a metal pour spout for the Cream of Wheat cereals would be a great success. In fact, many of our consumers have requested this. Unfortunately we currently do not have the machinery to apply this type of packaging.”

Gold Medal Flour The issue. The flour is tightly packed into a delicate paper sack that’s tricky to handle without tearing or making a mess.

The company’s response. “It’s very classic and the way it’s always been,” a customer-service rep said.

“And flour is an openly traded commodity. We don’t make much money on it.”

Summit Media Group Names New CEO Summit Media Group​ has named Joseph Angel its president and CEO. He takes over for co-founder Lloyd Ferguson who will remain as a consultant after heading the company for 20 years.

Angel (pictured) has been with the b-to-b publisher, events producer and custom media provider since its opening in 1993, and continues as publisher of Packaging World and Contract Packaging. ​Packaging World​ is the largest of the company’s five publications with a monthly circulation of more than 65,000 and about 74,000 monthly unique website visits, per BPA. "We’re going to keep on the course we’re on," Angel says. "We will continue to adapt and continue to invest in our digital media properties, as well as sustain our print, but we don’t see any big changes."

Angel cites the company’s recent ​Playbook​ projects as an element of the business that he’d like to continue to develop moving forward.

The initiative, started two years ago, serves exclusive how-to content on a specific project or topic to readers. Readers must fill out an in-depth questionnaire about their own project needs-things like goals, budgets and timelines-to get access to the content. That detailed breakdown of each consumer’s needs gets forwarded to sponsors of the Playbook.

"It’s been an incredible product for us," he says. "The sponsors get these intelligence reports that show them someone is actively pursuing a project."

Aside from focusing on Playbook production, Angel says the company would like to increase its emphasis on ​video​, rolling out series across each of its five brands.

Healthcare Packaging Selected as Media Partner to Promote PACK EXPO International’s Pharmaceutical Pavilion

Summit Media Group’s Healthcare Packaging magazine has been selected as a leading media partner to grow attendance at PACK EXPO International’s Pharmaceutical Pavilion. PACK EXPO is North America’s largest packaging trade event, taking place this fall at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Reston, VA.; June 4, 2012 – PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, has long recognized the need for targeted exhibit areas at their annual PACK EXPO shows, to serve attendees’ specific interests in a variety of markets. These sections include the Processing Zone, The Confectionary Pavilion, and the Brand Zone, among others.

Summit Media Group, publisher of Healthcare Packaging, is pleased to announce that PMMI has selectedHealthcare Packaging to promote attendance to the Pharmaceutical Pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2012 in Chicago, October 28-31.

The promotional campaign, which runs from April until October 31, 2012, features magazine print ads and advertorials, website display ads, and a custom newsletter, "Rx Update, Innovations at PACK EXPO for Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biologics Packaging." The newsletter will feature videos of exhibits shot in the Pharmaceutical Pavilion last year at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. These booth videos communicate to prospective attendees the show's wide ranging solution offerings such as OEE, validation, cold chain, anti-counterfeiting and serialization, and will be sent to Summit Media Group's Life Sciences database, as well as other key pharmaceutical and medical device databases.

Publisher Jim Chrzan is excited at the opportunity to partner with the largest packaging show in the U.S. "The Pharma Pavilion encourages global participation," says Chrzan. "And our message stresses that while attendees come for Pharma Pavilion, they will be able to find many other key suppliers throughout the show floor."

About Summit Media Group, Inc. Chicago-based Summit Media Group, Inc. (http://www.summitmediagroupinc.com) is integrated media publisher offering business information for professionals in packaging and manufacturing automation.

Print magazines include flagship monthly Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging World’s PACK EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging, and Contract Packaging. In addition to publishing a variety of newsletters, Summit also produces webinars and conferences and owns Web resource GreenerPackage.com.

About PMMI PMMI​ is a trade association of about 600 member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging containers and materials. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for the packaging and processing supply chain, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers.

PMMI organizes the ​PACK EXPO​ trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and EXPO PACK México, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: EXPO PACK México, June 26–29 in Mexico City, Mexico; PACK EXPO International at McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 28–31, 2012.

Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at ​PMMI.org​ and ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

Summit Media Sees Bright Future in Lead-Gen Tech, Custom Content Summit Media Group’s trajectory in b2b media since launching its flagship title Packaging World in 1993 is not uncommon at first glance—it went from print to print/Web/event hybrid. Look a little deeper, though,

and you see a company that has been remarkably nimble at growing its business in a challenging economy. When print advertising got shaken by the double-whammy of the Web explosion and worldwide recession, Summit Media invested in lead-generation technology and in expanding its Packworld.com user base, and these gambles are paying off.

The company is now being asked by other publishers to license its lead-gen technology, and Packworld.com, its main site serving the packaging industry, now has more than 100,000 registered users, according to Joe Angel, vice president/publisher of Summit Media Group Inc. Angel started Summit Media with partner Lloyd Ferguson in 1993, and the 1990s were good years for the monthly Packaging World, as they were for many b2b publications. In 2003 Summit Media launchedAutomation World, also a monthly, which covers plant operation and related IT software and processes. The growth continued with the launch of Healthcare Packaging, a bimonthly serving the pharma and medical device packaging industry, and Contract Packaging, which is published three times a year and is the official publication of the Contract Packaging Association. Summit also publishes the PACK EXPO Showcase issue for the annual PACK EXPO show, sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute.

The company’s newest brands are Shelf Impact, a custom e-newsletter that covers brand strategies and packaging design, and Greener Package, an online-only play that serves as a knowledge exchange for companies investing in sustainable packaging. On the events side, Summit held its Sustainable Packaging Symposium in Chicago on March 16-18, and coming up in April is its Packaging Automation Forum, with the Healthcare Packaging Conference and Workshop following in May. Just this month, Summit Media announced the formation of a custom media division, which is being headed by longtime Summit executive Dave Newcorn, who is serving as the unit’s VP of digital and custom media.

In the following Q&A, Jo Angel shares with minonline some of Summit Media’s monetization strategies and details about the company’s homegrown lead-gen techology. minonline: Let’s start with your newest brand, Greener Package. What’s the business model?

Joe Angel: The revenue model for the Greener Package Web site comes from three sources: lead-gen programs, display advertising and a unique supplier membership program. We offer different levels of membership sponsorships. So a company can come in, take a top-level sponsorship, which is around 15,000, or they can come in and be a lower-level sponsor. We have an email newsletter component with that as well that we sell sponsorships for. All companies that want to invest in sponsoring on Greener Package must be accepted by a third-party review for sustainable claims. The GP database is the official entry point for Walmart’s packaging scorecard, a deal announced late in 2009. minonline: You’re using a similar model for Summit Media’s other sites?

Angel: Yes. For Packworld.com, for Automationworld.com—for all of our Web products—we sell sponsorships, and that is tied in to some of our lead-generation products. We also have pure branding-only opportunities, but provide metrics via Google. minonline: Who was the driving force behind Summit Media’s lead-gen technology?

Angel: Dave Newcorn. One of his attributes is that he was Packaging World’s editor, so he knows the business very well. We actually hired him in 1995 as an editor, but he just loves online stuff, and we made him our VP of e-media and gave him his own department, including hiring an in-house Web developer, Tom Wolf, who is a genius. Dave and Tom have been very innovative, and we’ve organically developed our own technology for most of our Web products. We have this one-click technology, which we apply to all of our Web lead-generation products. The technology we use offers full contact reporting—permission based—and gives an advertiser complete information with name, company, address, email, phone, and tells you what specific call-to-action item they clicked on and even what time. minonline: What makes it “one click” technology?

Angel: We invested a lot of money in our circulation, and what we’ve done is marry the technology from the Web with our database on the back end. So when John Smith or Jane Smith from Procter & Gamble comes in and views a video, if they’re not registered, they’ve got to register. And then every subsequent time they visit our site they don’t have to register, because we already have their information. So if they click on a white paper today and two hours later they go to a video, they won’t have to register again, yet the advertiser will get full contact information. So it’s a very user-friendly experience, and we clearly put a disclaimer there that by clicking on this video, you’ve agreed to release your information to an advertiser. minonline: And if you choose not to agree to release your information?

Angel: Then you put yourself in a bucket of people whose information we don’t release. It’s been working real well. We have 109,000 registered users of our Web products, and we’ve generated over 600,000 leads for our customers in the last three years. We have about an 80% renewal rate on our Web products, so we’ve really grown that portion of our business. We're very proud of this, and it motivates us to continue innovating. It's the reality of the Web. minonline: That represents what percentage of Summit Media’s revenue?

Angel: We anticipate that the Web will be about 25-30% of our overall revenue in 2011. And a lot of that’s going to come from the custom division that we’ve launched. minonline: And where does print fit in?

Angel: I’d be lying if I said the decline in print advertising hasn’t taken its toll, but 2009 aside, last year we grew pretty significantly in print—we grew about 20%. We put together an "SMG Network" integrated package for our customers that incorporates print and any type of online product, and what it has done is encourage print spending. It calculates a monthly payment, so we don’t nickel and dime them with 10 different invoices. minonline: Where do you see the largest potential for revenue growth looking ahead at the rest of 2011 and into 2012?

Angel: We’re going to have a real opportunity with custom content and marketing services. We’re going to be developing custom e-newsletters, e-show dailies, microsites—and I see a really big upswing in our revenue this year from that. And we'll continue investing in events—I'm convinced nothing will replace face-to-face interaction, no matter what technology brings.

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PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las Vegas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las Vegas Popular show floor feature, sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program, focuses on improving production through innovation Reston, Va.; May 1, 2015 — PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 28–30) welcome back the Center for Trends and Technologies: Improving Production Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program.

Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Trends and Technologies, notes CTT will be more relevant than ever at this year’s show, which includes the Las Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).

“The number one reason processing and packaging professionals attend PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO is to see the latest innovations. CTT focuses on the most relevant, cutting-edge trends and technologies, to bring the greatest possible value to our attendees. This is an area in which Rockwell Automation and its partners are clear leaders,” Yuska says.

Rockwell Automation Program Manager Cheryl Lange says CTT’s displays and educational sessions will focus on technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and agility. Topics for 2015 include the connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security, remote access, safety, serialization and line integration.

PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO 2015 are on track to continue a strong growth pattern for the industry-leading PACK EXPO trade shows, an expansion that increases the relevance of CTT, Lange says.

“PACK EXPO shows are evolving and growing in parallel with the industry, and as they do, CTT’s role at the show becomes more critical. The technologies and trends Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork Program showcase at CTT present major implications for production lines and more efficient operations across all vertical markets,” Lange says.

“Our shows keep growing, and in 2015, we’re on track to break the records in place for attendance, exhibitors and exhibit space. This PACK EXPO event will deliver a wealth of opportunity — because of its size, quality of exhibitors, and features such as CTT. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will be a can’t-miss event,” Yuska adds.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will feature over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space filled with 30,000 registered attendees and technologies in action from over 2,000 exhibitors. More information, including housing and registration ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept. 14), is online at packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Personal Care Packaging Market Headed for Growth and Global Expansion Follow PMMI on Twitter: @PMMIorg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Personal Care Packaging Market Headed for Growth and Global Expansion PMMI’s latest study explores personal care packaging trends; PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 deliver solutions.

Reston, Va.; May 6, 2015 — A new market assessment report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), predicts 5.5 percent annual growth for the global personal care packaging market through 2019. “Personal Care Market Assessment” also examines global trends, drivers and opportunities from the choice of materials to operations.

Growth in formats and materials Bottles account for 30 percent of the market and are expected to grow an additional 28 percent through 2019, making them the most commonly used container format in this market. Cartons are catching up, however, showing the greatest growth from 2010–2014 — from 9 to 19 percent of the market. As for materials, plastic is the most popular for personal care packaging, accounting for 61 percent of materials used. PMMI’s study projects plastic will remain dominant, growing 12 percent by 2019.

Brand owners are seeking out ways to reduce waste by using less packaging overall as consumers’ demand for convenience has led to a surge in smaller, more portable packages. Well-developed markets, including North America and Europe, are expected to see slower growth rates in cosmetics than developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Additional factors driving the personal care market include an expanding focus on sustainability, evolving consumer demands, innovations in machinery and materials, flexible equipment and globalization.

See the Change for Yourself

The shifts in consumer audiences and their demands make the need for flexibility even more important to personal care product packaging. To keep up with audience shifts, trends, technologies and industry challenges, personal care industry professionals can turn to ​Pharma EXPO, produced in cooperation by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)​. Co-located with ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 28-30)​, Pharma EXPO’s Las Vegas debut will present the event's 30,000 attendees with a variety of equipment and material solutions from 2,000 exhibitors across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This industry-leading event provides access to the latest processing and packaging technologies, opportunity for cross-pollinating ideas across industries, networking with peers and suppliers and insights from a diverse range of educational programming.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase ideas and technologies for handling these and other developments, with The Brand Zone spotlighting containers and materials innovations. To register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visit​www.packexpolasvegas.com​ ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept.

14). A companion ​infographic​ and ​executive summary​ are available online at no charge, and the ​complete report​ is available for download (free to PMMI members; $3,500 for non-members).

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and Agro Tech Foods Ltd. OpX Leadership Network Presents Inaugural Award in Sustainability to Leading CPGs Reston, Va.; May 7, 2015 — Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and Agro Tech Foods, Ltd. (affiliated with ConAgra Foods) received first place honors in the inaugural Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards, presented by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and its OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence).

The peer-reviewed awards recognize facilities for projects or programs that improve sustainability efforts in food, beverage or consumer product manufacturing operations, focusing on pollution prevention, compliance assurance and environmental protection.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (South Brunswick, New Jersey) received first-place honors in the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards “Projects” category, with the Musco Family Olive Co. (Tracy, California) and Keystone Foods (Camilla, Georgia) taking second and third place, respectively.

The Guragon, India, facility of Agro Tech Foods Ltd. received first place in the “Programs” category, while the Snyder’s Lance, Inc. facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, took second in that category.

The awards presentation took place on April 15, during Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

“We were thrilled with the amount of companies that participated in the inaugural awards program, and we were highly impressed with each facility’s dedication to innovation, quality and environmental sustainability,” says Bill Gill, assistant vice president, Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods, who led the program for the OpX Leadership Network.

“We are excited that the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards program has resonated globally, and look forward to seeing further improvements to sustainability in food, beverage and consumer products operations next year,” he adds.

OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.

“First and foremost, the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards are a means to recognize CPGs for creativity and innovation. We hold these companies and their work up as examples of best practices. Hopefully, they’ll inspire other manufacturers’ pursuits of sustainable manufacturing goals,” says Steve Schlegel, co-managing director, OpX Leadership Network.

About PMMI OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of manufacturing. Learn more at​ OpXLeadershipNetwork.org.

OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the PMMI Media Group. Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Food Safety Summit Resource Center Returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; May 11, 2015 — The Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit, will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO (Sept. 28–30, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the Food Safety Summit.

The Food Safety Summit Resource Center, a regular PACK EXPO feature since 2010, brings together experts in food production and food safety for a series of educational opportunities.

Subject matter experts will provide information focused on best practices and recent advances on the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as well as important topics including HACCP, food fraud, federal and state regulations, environmental monitoring, allergens and compliance issues.

“Since FSMA was announced in 2011, manufacturers have, out of necessity, been hyper-focused on food safety issues,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “The Food Safety Summit Resource Center gives PACK EXPO attendees a chance to get the specific information they need to stay abreast of this important issue.”

FSMA rules, which are still in the process of being finalized, attack food safety concerns proactively, taking a stance that favors prevention over recovery.

“Food safety violations and product recalls will cost your company money and devalue your brand. That’s unacceptable at best. The Food Safety Summit Resource Center is a place where PACK EXPO attendees address their specific questions with leading experts — so they can return to the office better educated and ready to put plans into motion to avoid violations and recalls,” says Scott Wolters, event director, Food Safety Summit.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 welcomes the co-located Pharma EXPO (produced in cooperation with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) for the first time.

More than 30,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors will be on hand for the show and its more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration is $30, but increases to $100 after Sept.

14. Learn more about the shows in general, and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center in particular, at ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About the Food Safety Summit The Food Safety Summit is a solution based expo and conference designed to meet the educational and information needs of the entire food industry including processors, distributors, growers, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academia. The 2016 Food Safety Summit will be held May 10 through May 12, 2016, at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. For more information visit ​www.foodsafetysummit.com​ or call 847.405.4124.

Pro Mach Sponsors EXPO PACK México Anniversary Reception

Reston, Va.; May 13, 2015 — Pro Mach, Inc., has committed to be the Title Sponsor of the 30th anniversary reception at ​EXPO PACK México (June 16–19; Centro Banamex, Mexico City)​, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The celebration takes place Wednesday, June 17, 8–10 p.m. in Salon Valparaiso 1 at Centro Banamex.

“EXPO PACK México is a leader in the Latin American marketplace and a critical component of our marketing plan. We’re proud to be a part of the anniversary celebration,” says John Eklund, vice president, Marketing, Pro Mach.

PMMI projects EXPO PACK México 2015 will open with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies occupying 18,700 net square meters (201,000 square feet) of exhibit space — significantly larger than ​its 1985 debut, which featured 20 exhibitors in 1,000 net square meters (10,760 square feet)​. Over its 30 years, the volume of visitors with purchasing authority has nearly doubled, too, from 37 percent to 67 percent.

“When we exhibit at EXPO PACK Mexico, we meet buyers who are specifically looking for solutions we offer. It’s an excellent use of our time and resources,” Eklund adds, noting that the company has more than doubled its presence at the show over the years, from six divisions/108 net square meters to 11 divisions/297 net square meters.

“Visitors come to trade shows to see innovative technology and top suppliers, and exhibitors like Pro Mach are key to this show’s growth in size and importance,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “We’re extremely pleased Pro Mach has taken a leadership role in the show and at our milestone celebration.”

PMMI expects more than 26,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibiting companies and 18,700 net square meters of exhibit space at EXPO PACK México 2015. For more information and to register, visit ​expopack.com.mx.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK

EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Pro Mach Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts, and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling, Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visit ​www.ProMachInc.com​.

OpX Leadership Network Releases Guide to Increased Productivity Through Workforce Engagement Reston, Va.; May 15, 2015 — The OpX Leadership Network’s Workforce Engagement Solutions Group released its first resource, Workforce Engagement, last week at IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Workforce Engagement is a critical issue in American businesses,” said Tom Egan, PMMI vice president of Industry Services. “Gallup estimates that the U.S. economy lost between $450 and $550 billion in productivity in 2013 due to disengaged workers. This document serves as a practical guide to avoiding that loss from people who are part of solving this problem at their own companies.”

Group Chair Greg Flickinger, Ph.D., vice president of Manufacturing and Corporate Engineering, Snyder’s-Lance, presented this resource, produced by manufacturing industry thought leaders. The paper provides an employable strategy for increasing engagement throughout the chain of command, ensuring staff is invested in a company’s success and reaching common goals. This resource guides readers through a process of empowering a company’s workforce to make and own decisions to create an active team that can take actions that lead to positive results.

"The engagement framework provides a roadmap of universal principles that enable and nurture a culture of ownership,” Flickinger says. “Understanding the many contributing factors will help leadership make improvements in their culture to unlock discretionary effort and commensurate performance. It took over

two years to codify the key elements used by successful leaders to authentically and consistently make the organizational magic happen."

OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.

Available for download now at ​OpXLeadershipNetwork.org​, the report guides readers through the concepts of empowerment, enablement and connection to create an engaged workforce.

About OpX Leadership Network OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of manufacturing. Learn more at ​OpXLeadershipNetwork.org​.

OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the PMMI Media Group. Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Complexity of E-Commerce Supply Chain Raises the Stakes for Manufacturers Complexity of E-Commerce Supply Chain Raises the Stakes for Manufacturers PMMI study examines packaging challenges prompted by growing U.S. e-commerce market; PACK EXPO presents solutions Reston, Va.; May 26, 2015 — With 131,447 U.S. businesses selling their products online, revenues near $298 billion and an annual growth rate close to 6 percent, the e-commerce supply chain’s growing volume is complemented by increased complexity, according to the “​E-Commerce Market Assessment​” published this year by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. With jumps in volume and complexity, however, come challenges manufacturers must address. PMMI also produced an ​infographic highlighting the study’s key findings​, now available at ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

Keep the Product Safe Replacing a destroyed item can cost up to 17 times as much as shipping, and overcoming negative online reviews stemming from such an incident can take months. Each step in the delivery chain only increases the risk of damage to packages and that makes engineering essential. Ultimately, manufacturers must ensure packaging remains undamaged throughout the delivery process, regardless of the shipping scenario. Another, related challenge is eased with the effective use of warehouse management systems, which help make rightsizing feasible.

Constant Communications Count Strong communication with third-party retailers is another critical factor for manufacturers overcoming the complications of the e-commerce supply chain. Frequent communication can bridge disconnects that lead to consumer dissatisfaction. For example, when brand owners plan significant changes to primary packaging, they should work with their third-party retailers to take current inventory and marketing into account so the consumer experience is in sync with the marketing.

Secondary Packaging is Prime Marketing Space Product marketing on packages presents another challenge: Distinct differences of opinion. Marketers want packaging to reflect their brand and even advertise products; operations and engineering question the value of branded packaging post-purchase; and logistics professionals face looming concerns of theft.

These disagreements can present significant hurdles, but compromises can be found through tactics such as discreet branding and product advertisements on secondary packaging.

Professionals across a wide variety of vertical market segments can find the latest information and technologies to tackle the challenges associated with the growth of e-commerce at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 28–30, 2015).​ The shows’ first co-location in Las Vegas will draw 30,000 attendees to see 2,000 exhibitors showcase a variety of equipment and material solutions across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This record-breaking event will offer attendees opportunities to see the latest packaging and processing technologies, cross-pollinate ideas and innovation across industries, network with peers and suppliers, and gain insights from a diverse range of educational programming.

To register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visit ​www.packexpolasvegas.com​. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. PMMI’s full “​E-Commerce Market Assessment​” is available at ​PMMI.org​ ($500 for non-members).

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Pro Mach Commits as Title Sponsor for PACK gives BACK

Reston, Va.; May 27, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of PACK EXPO, is pleased to announce Pro Mach, Inc., as a Title Sponsor of PACK gives BACK™. The event, featuring the legendary rock and roll band Chicago, is Monday, Sept. 28 during PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas).

PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraising event with portions of the ticket sale proceeds going to a charitable cause. This year, PMMI will be donating the funds raised to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities. “Pro Mach is excited to support the Fisher House as they provide an invaluable resource for our injured military veterans and their families that have given so much of themselves for us.” says John Eklund, vice president, Marketing, Pro Mach. The Fisher House Foundation has more than 45 facilities both in the U.S. and Europe serving more than 25,000 military families in 2014 alone. “With the support of Pro Mach, PACK EXPO has an opportunity to bring the industry together to support our veterans,” says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. “This is a way for us to show our appreciation for all they’ve sacrificed for us.” PACK gives BACK begins on Monday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m., in the North Building of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a reception that includes beer, wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Chicago will take the stage at 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, and only available to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 registrants. Tickets are on sale at ​packexpolasvegas.com/pgb​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Pro Mach Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts, and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling, Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near

Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visit​www.ProMachInc.com​.

Andrew Dougherty Promoted to Vice President Reston, Va.; May 28, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Dougherty to vice president of Member Services.

Dougherty, who joined the staff in 2012, spearheads member engagement and recruitment efforts.

“Andrew plays an important role in not only building awareness among member companies about our offerings, but also in showing them how these programs can benefit their business,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI. PMMI provides great value to its more than 700 members, and according to Dougherty, the face-to-face opportunities may be the most beneficial.

“The intelligence sharing and networking that take place at PMMI meetings are powerful. Time and time again members tell me that PMMI gives them privileged access to people, places and information they can’t get anywhere else,” Dougherty says.

In fact, “by engaging in the association and attending meetings, PMMI helps our members gain a competitive advantage,” he adds.

One such vital networking event is the upcoming PMMI Annual Meeting, Nov. 9–11, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where members learn new business solutions and discuss relevant topics with like-minded professionals, in addition to touring the Polypack Inc. plant in nearby Pinellas Park.

To learn more about the ways PMMI membership benefits individual companies and the processing and packaging industry, visit ​PMMI.org​.

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About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and

its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

June: PMMI Welcomes Industry Veteran Glen Long as Senior VP Reston, Va.; June 4, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, is pleased to welcome Glen Long to its team as senior vice president, effective June 22.

Central to PMMI’s strategic plan to strengthen its leadership within the processing and packaging industry is an increased emphasis on the customers of PMMI member companies. Long will focus on driving alignment between PMMI members and the industry’s end-user community.

Long brings 30 years of experience to this role having worked in a variety of capacities in the machinery industry. He served as PMMI Chairman in 2004, is a past-Chair of PMMI’s Education Committee and currently serves on PMMI’s Board of Directors.

“PMMI undertook a revisit of its strategic plan in the past year to lay the groundwork for the organization’s strategic growth. Glen knows our industry and our members inside and out,” says Chuck Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “He brings an invaluable perspective that will help us accomplish our goals as an organization.”

“I have been involved with PMMI for many years, and am very excited to be joining the organization,” says Long. “The culmination of all my experience in the processing and packaging industry prepares me well for this new role. I look forward to helping PMMI grow.”

Long will be based in PMMI’s Reston, Virginia, headquarters.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK

EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Center for Trends & Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Focuses on Improving Productivity, Efficiency, Agility Reston, Va.; June 11, 2015 — The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT): Improving Production Through Innovation at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​, includes five members of sponsor Rockwell Automation’s PartnerNetwork™ Program, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

CTT (Booth #C–4829) is a PACK EXPO-exclusive educational feature that uses a series of displays and seminars to address critical issues around productivity, sustainability, agility and other key components of manufacturing success. Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork participants including Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies will bring their expertise to this year’s edition of CTT. “The speed at which automation technologies change makes staying abreast of developments in hardware, software and industry drivers absolutely critical. It is challenging, however,” says Cheryl Lange, Commercial Program Manager, Rockwell Automation. “Our goal for CTT is for every attendee who visits to leave with a new understanding of what’s available and how their choices affect their operations.”

“CTT is about ideas, innovation and insight,” adds PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. “It focuses on the latest advances to improve production, the forces driving change and what it all means to manufacturers. This is critical knowledge for anyone hoping to improve productivity and efficiency.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and the co-located Pharma EXPO, which PMMI co-produces with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will host more than 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees in 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration and show details are online at Packexpolasvegas.com​and ​Pharmaexpo.com​. Registration increases from $30 to $100 on Sept. 14.

About PMMI

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc.​ (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics Back in the Sponsor’s Seat Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics Back in the Sponsor’s Seat Reston, Va.; June 12, 2015 — ASCO Numatics (Booth #C-2051B) will sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, reports PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.

PMMI produces Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).

“We’re grateful to ASCO Numatics for the important role it plays in supporting packaging education, and for its consistent sponsorship of the Amazing Packaging Race,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development, PMMI. The race will take place on Sept. 30, the last day of ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 ( Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 28–30)​, Racers will wind their way through the exhibit halls, completing tasks for points at participating booths, and concluding at 1:00 p.m. at the ASCO Numatics booth. 2015 is the fifth consecutive year ASCO Numatics has sponsored the race.

“ASCO Numatics is proud to sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race again, as it allows us to give our up-and-coming workforce a comprehensive view of how exciting and dynamic a career in packaging can

be,” says Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive vice president, sales and marketing – Americas, ASCO Numatics.

Ferrante views the race as a fun way to teach students some of the less tangible aspects of a career in processing and packaging.

“ASCO’s enthusiasm motivates packaging students to engage in this field, and that benefits the industry as a whole. That’s one important lesson. What’s just as critical to their ultimate success is how quickly they’re forced to work together,” she says, noting that PMMI intentionally assigns students from a mix of schools to each team.

“The race becomes a series of teachable moments,” she adds. “Teamwork, hands-on packaging skills and networking — these are decisive factors in how the students will perform in their careers.”

Following a short break for judges to tabulate the results, ASCO Numatics will announce the winning team, and present its members with a prize such as the newest tablet computer.

The company will also present its Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships to two U.S. engineering students pursuing careers in disciplines related to industrial automation. In addition to presenting the winning students with $5,000 awards, ASCO Numatics will make a grant of $1,000 to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.

Be Part of the Action Participating exhibitors can register online through the ​“Promote My Booth”​ exhibitor link at Packexpolasvegas.com​. Participation requires a $500 donation to the PMMI Foundation, which supports education and workforce development efforts in processing and packaging.

Student participation is free. To register to race, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator, PMMI:dsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.

For more information about the 2015 Amazing Packaging Race, contact Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development: mferrante@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About ASCO Numatics ASCO Numatics​, an Emerson company, offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions, including fluid control and fluid power products, for a wide range of industry-focused applications. The ASCO Numatics product line in North America consists of more than 50,000 valves, an extensive selection of air preparation equipment and a full line of actuation products. ASCO products include solenoid pilot valves,

angle body piston valves, linear indicators, redundant control systems and pressure sensors. The Numatics line covers valve manifolds, cylinders, grippers, filters, regulators and lubricators. For more information about ASCO Numatics products, visit ​www.asconumatics.com​.

ISBT Endorses Networking Hub for Beverage Industry for Fourth Consecutive Year Reston, Va.; June 15, 2015 — The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) once again puts its stamp of approval on The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429) at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30)​, according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Located on the show floor, The Beverage Cooler Lounge is where beverage industry professionals can network and gain access to solutions from ISBT subject matter experts.

“This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs, executive director of ISBT. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.”

“We’re very pleased ISBT is hosting The Beverage Cooler Lounge again. One of PMMI’s missions is to convene the industry, and The Beverage Cooler Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas allows us to do that for beverage industry professionals. The lounge provides them a hub to not only network, but to speak with experts face-to-face to devise solutions for any problems they may have,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK

EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About ISBT The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique, non-competitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.

EXPO PACK to Alternate Locations Annually Reston, Va.; June 16, 2015 — The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK México opened with the announcement that show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will alternate its two Mexican shows every other year starting in 2017. EXPO PACK México 2016, (Mexico City, Centro Banamex) will take place May 17–20, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo Guadalajara) moves to June 13–15, 2017.

"2015 proved EXPO PACK Guadalajara has grown beyond a regional event," says Gerardo Barajas, director of EXPO PACK. “Due to the continuing growth in the packaging and machinery markets in Western Mexico, it was time to bring the same types of resources offered in Mexico City to Guadalajara.”

Long recognized as one of the leading agro-industrial areas in Mexico, additional industrial growth in the State of Jalisco positions it as the nation’s second largest manufacturing center. Currently, the region’s diverse offerings make it the number one producer of electronics, telecommunications, confections, Agave/tequila, leather, jewelry, milk poultry, pork and eggs.

Jalisco is the heart of West Central Mexico, a region that accounts for 20 percent of Mexico’s GDP and includes the states of Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa and Zacatecas. EXPO PACK Guadalajara will draw attendees from throughout the region looking for the latest technology to meet their growing demands.

"With so much industry in the region, companies are looking for solutions providers to keep them competitive in the marketplace," says Barajas. "EXPO PACK Guadalajara plans to bring it to them."

The 2015 success of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved to PMMI that the market was large enough to serve more than a regional show. In 2017, its objective will be to more than double the size and scope of EXPO PACK Guadalajara to over 7,500 sq. meters and 12,000 visitors, with the goal to grow in size and scope comparable to the Mexico City event.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing

and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Contract Packaging Sourcing Center Spotlights Options for Packaging Operations Reston, Va.; June 17, 2015 — The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) will host the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​, reports show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth #C-1257) will be part of the Partner Pavilion in PACK EXPO’s Central Hall and will showcase the core competencies of 16 contract packagers.

PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska describes the display, exclusive to the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, as a connection point.

“The Contract Packaging Sourcing Center is one example of how PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO connect brands with top-tier solutions providers for their manufacturing operations,” Yuska says. “It’s a clear starting point for attendees investigating contract packaging as an option, whether they are launching a new product, planning a seasonal packaging campaign or looking for new efficiencies.”

Representatives at the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center will offer insight on how to find and utilize a contract packager, says John Mazelin, executive director, CPA. “CPA members know that at PACK EXPO, they will connect with brands hungry to innovate and technology providers who can help them bring their contract packaging business to the next level. That’s why we launched the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center last year and why we’re bringing it back for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015,” Mazelin says.

CPA will provide additional guidance in its Innovation Stage session (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 3:00–3:30 p.m.).

In “What You Don’t Know Can HELP You — The Benefits of Contract Packaging,” a CPA representative will explain the variety of capabilities contract packagers and contract manufacturers can bring to a partnership with a brand owner. The Innovation Stage is located in the Central Hall, adjacent to the Association Pavilion.

CPA is one of more than 2,000 exhibitors that will make PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind in North America this year. Spanning over

800,000 net square feet of exhibit space and anticipated to draw 30,000 attendees, the show will serve attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. To learn more and register, visit ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About CPA Founded in 1991 by the pioneers of contract packaging, the Contract Packaging Association is rooted in relationships, knowledge and education. Today, the CPA is the hub of the contract packaging industry, serving packaging professionals, including its diverse membership, with invaluable resources, networking opportunities, continued growth and industry presence.

Pharma EXPO Takes Las Vegas Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — The latest manufacturing advances for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical device industries arrive in Las Vegas this fall at Pharma EXPO, co-located with ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28–30, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center)​.

Pharma EXPO is produced in partnership by PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Together, the two shows will provide access to 2,000 processing and packaging solutions providers and 30,000 attendees.

“Co-locating these two shows offers a powerful opportunity to share ideas across industries,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. “We’re delivering the best of both worlds to attendees who need solutions now and in the future.”

Pharma EXPO itself will feature more than 160 solutions providers addressing the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The full exhibitor list is on ​Pharmaexpo.com​, where visitors can search for technologies that meet their needs.

On site, attendees can expect to see many innovations, such as the XR75 Transdermal Patch Inspection technology by Anritsu (Booth #N-524). This new X-Ray technology is used to inspect patches and is

specifically designed for low-density, thin products with full inspection of both product and seal area.

Anritsu’s HD imaging enables excellent contamination detection, virtual weighing and counting detection.

Another new solution slated for display at Pharma EXPO is the Lite-F, an automated filling machine from Groninger USA (Booth #N-711). The Lite-F, part of the Groninger Lite Series, features a two-headed filling unit that can fill up to 2,700 units per hour with a filling range of up to 500 ml. Changeover is quick and easy with this technology, which also features a 12-inch multilingual touchscreen HMI and a sturdy design.

In addition to the variety of new technologies that will be on display, Pharma EXPO will provide educational opportunities to help industry professionals stay ahead of game-changing market trends and regulations. The Innovation Stage at Pharma EXPO (Booth #N-559) will offer free half-hour educational sessions from industry experts, highlighting new technologies and ideas for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing.

The show will also feature ISPE’s world-class conference program, with tracks concentrating on manufacturing operations (Monday, Sept. 28), compliance trends (Tuesday, Sept. 29) and pharmaceutical packaging (Wednesday, Sept. 30). Schedules for the Pharma EXPO Conference Program and the Innovation Stages at Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO can be found online at ​Pharmaexpo.com​. Session tickets are available individually and in one- and three-day packages. Purchase tickets before Sept. 14 to save 30-35 percent.

To learn more and to register for Pharma EXPO, visit ​www.pharmaexpo.com​. Registration for is $30 until Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China.

Visit ​www.ISPE.org​ for more information.

PMMI Announces Release of Two Mechatronics Study Guides Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announces the release of two new study guides to accompany PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificate tests Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1. PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificate tests help manufacturers to assess the capabilities of current employees and identify levels of competency for new candidates.

PMMI Mechatronics Certificates are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and The National Association of Manufacturers’ Skills Certification System. This series of exams is related to the four general technology areas of mechatronics as practiced in industrial maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls and computer science.

"The new study guides are comprehensive resources designed to help individuals prepare for the mechatronics certificate tests," says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "They were produced in an effort to give certificate candidates a thorough understanding of what skills they are expected to have mastered in order to earn the credential."

"Employers are fast recognizing the value of PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificates as achievement levels of employee qualifications," says Frank Claude, Principal Instructor Robotics & Manufacturing, Dunwoody College of Technology. "Test applicants need to study and prepare for each test. Each test’s specific competencies identify the prerequisite knowledge and skills."

Claude adds that PMMI’s new study guides include sample test questions to more thoroughly prepare test participants for successful completion of the test.

The study guides for Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1 are now available ​here​ and cost $25 per guide.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

B&CMA Back Hosting Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — ​For the second straight year, the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer’s Association (B&CMA) will host the Baking–Snack Break Lounge at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​, according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

The Baking-Snack Break Lounge provides B&CMA subject matter experts in the central meeting place and networking hub for the baking and snack industry.

“PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers,” says David Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “We not only provided a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we also assisted many bakers find solutions to specific issues. PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers.”

The baking and snack food industry is a major demographic at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with more than 14 percent of attendees identifying themselves as baking and snack manufacturers — the largest single attendee group at the show.

“B&CMA is a leader in the baking and snack food industry and we are pleased to have them host the Baking Snack-Break Lounge,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas is an industry-convening event where associations, in this case B&CMA, are able to provide a venue for their members to collectively experience the breadth and depth of supplier offerings.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking opportunities to members of the B&CMA. The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker industry and the training choice for professional development

EXPO PACK México Sets New Bar Reston, Va.; June 24, 2015 — The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK México closed June 19 as the largest and most international edition in its history, according to show owner & producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Over 25,000 visitors attended the third consecutive sold-out show at Centro Banamex, Mexico City, visiting more than 1,000 exhibitor companies occupying more than 19,000 net square meters (~204,500 square feet) of exhibit space. Over the show’s four days, buyers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, chemical, electronics, textiles, and automotive sectors, among others, discovered solutions to their processing and packaging challenges.

“EXPO PACK México’s success speaks to the benefits attendees from Mexican and Latin American companies find when they attend,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “It offers an opportunity to update and improve their production processes and to ensure the positioning of their products worldwide.”

Mexican and Latin American attendees, including buying groups from Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, took advantage of the diversity of the global pavilions. The PMMI pavilion alone covered over 2,130 net square meters (~22,900 square feet) and included 86 member companies from the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Additional international pavilions housed representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, China, Spain, France, Guatemala, India and Italy. EXPO PACK México 2015 also saw the Mexico City debut of the Innovation Stage. Now a staple of the PACK EXPO family of shows, the educational offerings found at the Innovation Stage received the same standing room only attendance as its offerings at EXPO PACK Guadalajara, PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

PMMI used the EXPO PACK México stage to announce that beginning in 2017, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and EXPO PACK México will alternate years. The next edition of EXPO PACK México (Mexico City, Centro Banamex) takes place May 17-20, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo Guadalajara) runs June 13-15, 2017.

“We are confident that this strategy will maximize EXPO PACK’s impact in Mexico’s two main markets,” says Yuska. “The growth of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved it could handle the same size and resources as EXPO PACK México.”

As the center of Mexico’s Packaging Week, additional events included the National Congress of the Mexican Packaging Association (AMEE); the Envase Estelar Awards and Sustainable Company Awards and the AMEE conference program.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK México 2016, June 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

The Dow Chemical Company Returns as Showcase of Packaging Innovations® Sponsor Reston, Va.; June 30, 2015 — ​PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, announces that The Dow Chemical Company will, once again, sponsor The Showcase of Packaging Innovations ® when it returns to ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas)​.

The Dow Chemical Company is a longtime sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, which highlights award-winning packaging from around the world, displaying prize-winning entries from international packaging competitions.

“Dow’s continued commitment to The Showcase of Packaging Innovations is a true reflection of our dedication to new ideas and new ways of thinking about packaging,” said Greg Jozwiak, North America Commercial Vice President for Packaging and Specialty Plastics with The Dow Chemical Company. “We have sponsored the feature since its introduction in 2003, and the showcase has always been one of the highlights of the show. We look forward to seeing the latest packaging innovations on display in Las Vegas.”

“Packaging is a vital part of a brand’s image and identity, and there’s perhaps no part of the PACK EXPO show floor that better highlights that relationship than The Showcase of Packaging Innovations,” said

Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “We are excited to see Dow’s return as a sponsor, reinforcing the company’s commitment to inspirational package designs.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 180 countries and in high-growth sectors such as packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2014, Dow had annual sales of more than $58 billion and employed approximately 53,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 6,000 product families are manufactured at 201 sites in 35 countries across the globe.

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PMMI Releases Innovation Stage Schedules for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO More than 40 free, educational sessions address flexible packaging, OEE and workforce engagement and many more critical topics in processing and packaging Reston, Va.; Aug 3, 2015 — PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has released the preliminary schedule for Innovation Stage at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​. More than 40 sessions will give visitors a glimpse of cutting edge technology presented by industry leaders.

The education sessions — on the show floor at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO — provide free, convenient access to insights into processing and packaging trends as well as challenges in food safety regulatory compliance, workforce development and measuring line efficiency.

“One of the greatest benefits offered by our on-floor educational programming is the opportunity for a ‘cross pollination’ of ideas,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “This enables attendees to tap the potential of practices and applications proven in one industry but unexplored in their own.”

The presentations are a valuable opportunity to understand cutting-edge technologies, with subject matter experts, including industry consultants, exhibitors and association partners, describing specific applications and benefits. Subjects range from explorations of the latest innovations and regulations in flexible packaging to ways to engage the workforce. Other topics include: ● Impact of serialization on the pharmaceutical industry ● Advanced simulation software for packaging lines ● Anti-counterfeiting technologies for packaging ● Transforming automated packaging with reusability ● Roadmap for creating a highly engaged workforce ● The latest snacking trends and their impact on packaging ● The next evolution of metal detection The OpX Leadership Network will also be among presenters, discussing the latest in one voice solutions for workforce engagement, total cost of ownership and factory acceptance testing. OpX Leadership Network is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence.

“PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO is where the industry will go this fall to find winning solutions from top-tier suppliers,” Ferrante says. “The value of the Innovation Stage presentations is that they provide context attendees need to put those solutions into action at their plants.”

The 30-minute long presentations will run hourly between 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29; sessions end at noon on Sept. 30. There will be three adjacent locations of the Innovation Stage on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor, in Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049, and a fourth stage in Booth N-559 on the Pharma EXPO show floor.

The preliminary schedule of Innovation Stage presentations is available at ​packexpolasvegas.com and​pharmaexpo.com​.

This year marks Pharma EXPO’s first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Prospective

attendees are encouraged to register early by visiting​packexpolasvegas.com​. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, 2015, and includes admission to both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO. After September 14, registration increases to $100. In addition to the Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, attendees can register for Pharma EXPO Conference sessions, curated by ISPE. Separate fees apply, ranging from $90 per session to $350 for access to all 15 sessions until September 14th. Following this date, fees will increase. Visit ​pharmaexpo.com​ to find a registration option that works for you.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Pharma EXPO’s Conference Addresses Efficiency and Workforce Development in Day-Long Manufacturing Operations Track Sessions explore empowering employees, single-use systems, OEMS and CMOs, and microbial contamination Reston, Va.; Aug 4, 2015 — The Manufacturing Operations track of the Pharma EXPO Conference Program will address efficiency, supplier partnerships, workforce development and more during this fall’s Pharma EXPO​, co-located with ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​. The series of seminars will make up the first day of the world-class conference produced by the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). ISPE co-owns Pharma EXPO with PMMI, The Association of Packaging and Processing Technologies, and curates the conference program.

“Successful manufacturing operations depend on the best technologies, processes and skilled workers,” said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. “The track ISPE has come up with for Monday will provide knowledge attendees need to move closer to that goal. We’re very pleased ISPE is organizing the conference.”

As part of the Manufacturing Operations track, five sessions will detail technologies and practices to overcome challenges affecting professionals across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotech and medical device industries.

Given the importance of workforce development across the manufacturing sector, a wide range of attendees will benefit from the spotlight session, “Manufacturing Excellence: Empower Employees to Unleash Their Potential in High Performance Work Teams,” led by Steve Speer, director, Operations, ProPharma Group.

The challenge of maximizing efficiency is another notable theme. The first session, “Single Use Systems: Explore the Manufacturing Impact from Supplier Qualification to Optimizing Operations,” led by Jeff Odum, director of operations, IPS-Integrated Project Services, Inc., will address concerns in implementing new single-use system platforms into existing platforms based on traditional, stainless steel technologies.

Making the right asset investment decisions — or selecting the best possible contract manufacturer — is also an important factor contributing to a manufacturer’s overall efficiency. In “ISO 55000 and OEMs Who Integrate Reliability & Automation in their Designs,” Mari Getsug, senior consultant, Maintenance & Reliability Services, CAI-Commissioning Agents, Inc., explores the role original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) play in helping manufacturers achieve reliable, successful equipment design in the age of the new ISO 55000 Asset Management standards. ISO 55000 focuses on lifecycle cost and risk-based performance.

Additionally, Kevin Debbs, process specialist, and Christa Myers, associate/lead process engineer, CRB, will guide attendees in a risk assessment exercise to evaluate contract manufacturing organizations for a project in “Outsourcing Dilemma: Find the Right CMO to Minimize the Risk and Maximize the Quality of Your Brand.”

In a presentation that marries matters of efficiency and product safety, Elizabeth Rivera, technical services manager, STERIS Corp, will outline a holistic approach to remediate microbial contamination in process equipment in: “Microbial Contamination: An Audit Approach to Address Contamination in Process Equipment.”

The Pharma EXPO Conference Program kicks off with the Manufacturing Operations track on Sept. 28 with sessions from 9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m. in Room N-253. Register for Pharma EXPO and view the full Pharma EXPO Conference Program schedule and pricing​ at ​pharmaexpo.com​. Pharma EXPO, which is making its Las Vegas debut, will provide a wide range of solutions to address the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. Combined, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature processing and packaging innovation over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space from more than 2,000 exhibitors to attract 30,000 attendees.

Registration for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to

deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China.

Visit ​www.ISPE.org​ for more information.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO Partners Illustrate Show’s Breadth Reston, Va.; Aug. 6, 2015 — The Partner Program returns to ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Pharma EXPO in 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas)​, boasting partnerships with 50 organizations supporting the processing, packaging and pharmaceutical supply chains, according to PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

“The PACK EXPO trade shows are about bringing the entire processing and packaging supply chain together to tap into and spur innovation,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “With 30,000 attendees expected at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO, Partners will enjoy the opportunity to network with processing, packaging and pharmaceutical professionals and other like-minded associations.”

At present, 38 organizations will partner with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, and 12 organizations have joined the Pharma EXPO Partner and Media Partner Programs. In addition, PMMI Media Group publications such as Packaging World and Healthcare Packaging are covering the combined event preview, on-site and post-show reporting.

Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) (Booth C-1343), says exhibiting at PACK EXPO raises the global profile of his association and member companies.

“This is the third consecutive year that the APPMA has been an exhibitor at PACK EXPO due to the continued high levels of interest in the Australian market attained each year from attending the event,” says Dingley. “Our member companies represent a very large range of leading international brands in the processing and packaging machinery and allied components industries, and we welcome companies who are looking for agency or distribution opportunities in Australia to come and visit us in the Partner Pavilion.”

The list of organizations partnering with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO as of Aug. 4 includes: PACK EXPO Partners ● ABIEF - Brazilian Flexible Packaging Association ● ADEPTA ● Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) ● AIMCAL — Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators

● AMEE (The Mexican Packaging Association) ● Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) ● Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer's Association (BCMA) ● CANAINCA (The Mexican Chamber of Processed Food) ● CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) ● Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (Future of Pneumatics booth) ● China Food & Packaging Machinery Industry Association ● Fundacion ExportAR ● Contract Packaging Association (CPA) ● Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) ● Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) ● In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) ● Independent Bakers Association (IBA) ● INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute) ● Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) ● Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE) ● International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) ● International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) ● International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) ● ITE Packaging Events ● Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA) ● National Confectioners Association (NCA) ● National Fluid Power Association (Future of Pneumatics booth) ● Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. ● OMAC – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control ● OPC Foundation ● PAC, Packaging Consortium ● PLCopen ● Snack Food Association (SFA) ● SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association ● TAPPI ● U.S. Poultry & Egg Association ● UCIMA (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association) ● World Packaging Organisation Pharma EXPO Partners ● Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) ● Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) ● Philadelphia Drug Exchange (PDE) ● PIP - Process Industry Practices Pharma EXPO Media Partners ● Advantage Business Media - Pharmaceutical Processing ● BioPharma-Reporter.com ● In-Pharma Technologist.com ● Life Science Connect ● Pharmaceutical Engineering ● Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ● Pharmaceutical Technology ● PharmaVOICE

“The HCPC is delighted to partner with PMMI and Pharma EXPO on behalf of our many pharmaceutical packaging industry members,” says Vicki Welch, communications director, HCPC. “We are pleased to support PMMI’s efforts to bring pharmaceutical supply chain innovators together, while continuing to promote our organization’s mission of improving patient adherence through packaging via our numerous Pharma EXPO exhibiting members who share our support of PMMI and recognize its critical role in showcasing new packaging technology.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China.

Visit ​www.ISPE.org​ for more information.

Richard C. Ryan Scholarship Awarded to Michigan State Student Reston, Va.; Aug. 10, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and Dorner Manufacturing are proud to announce Michigan State University's Alexandra Slagle as the recipient of the 2015 Richard C. Ryan Scholarship.

“Every year there are more and more applicants for scholarships in the packaging industry,” said Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “This year was no exception, and Alexandra certainly raised the bar for future applicants.”

Alexandra’s application focused on a scope of learning that extended beyond her packaging major coursework to encompass engineering and physics, and emphasized the critical role packaging can play in battling hunger in developing countries.

“This was a difficult decision because of the quality of all of our applicants, but we’re pleased to have selected Alexandra Slagle as the recipient of the Richard C. Ryan Scholarship for 2015,” said Jim Barwick, director of Human Resources, Dorner Mfg. Corp. “She has a clear understanding of the field, has a plan, shows passion and we were particularly impressed by her international perspective.”

The $2,000 Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship was established in memory of Richard C. Ryan, former president and CEO of Dorner Manufacturing Corporation, a PMMI member company. It is one of several scholarships administered by the PMMI Foundation, which provides more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to students and has provided more than $1.5 million in support since 1998.

For more information on the PMMI Scholarship program, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator, atdsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3204.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Pharma EXPO Addresses Regulatory Trends Reston, Va.; Aug. 11, 2015 — In just over two years, pharmaceutical manufacturers must meet the Nov. 27, 2017, deadline of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which requires unique product identifiers on certain prescription drug packages. This measure is part of 2013’s Title II of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), a 10-year rollout of steps to prevent the counterfeiting of drugs distributed in the United States. To help pharmaceutical manufacturers comply with this and other regulations, ​Pharma

EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​ will provide access to advanced solutions for the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle and a wide range of educational opportunities.

Co-produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), and co-located with PMMI’s ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas​, Pharma EXPO will provide a forum where manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors can learn about the latest regulations, offering clarification as well as actionable insights and sophisticated technologies. Projections indicate the combined event will attract 30,000 attendees to see solutions presented by 2,000 suppliers.

“The Drug Supply Chain Security Act, along with other pharmaceutical regulations worldwide, places an increased emphasis on serialization and the interoperability of systems along the supply chain and in the pharmaceutical production process,” says Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services, PMMI. “It is important for affected pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure they are equipped to meet these new requirements and protect their supply chains – and patients – against counterfeiters.”

To help attendees keep up with the new provisions and address the challenges they bring forth, Pharma EXPO will provide excellent educational opportunities, including free 30-minute presentations at the Innovation Stage (Booth N-559). These sessions, conveniently located on the show floor, will present the latest information on breakthrough technologies and techniques for the pharmaceutical industry.

In addition, the Pharma EXPO conference program, organized by ISPE, will run daily during the show, and the designated track for Tuesday, Sept. 29, is Compliance Trends. Tuesday’s presentations will delve into serialization, track-and-trace, risk management, cleaning validation and incident investigation. The world-class sessions include “Serialization and Track & Trace: From Theory to Practical Application Success Including Global Trends,” led by Marcelo De Oliveira of NORDIKA. This presentation will address the urgent need to develop strategies and implement actions to cover new and future requirements, comply with laws and receive benefits from regulations.

To register for Pharma EXPO, visit ​www.pharmaexpo.com​. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14. Starting Sept. 15, registration increases to $100. Separate fees apply to the Pharma EXPO conference program.

Discounted conference costs through Sept. 14 are $90 for a single session, $145 for a single-day pass and $350 for a full-conference pass. After Sept. 14, the rates increase to $140 for a single session, $220 for a single-day pass and $500 for a full-conference pass.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China.

Visit ​www.ISPE.org​ for more information.

ISBT Offers Education Sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015

Reston, Va.; Aug. 12, 2015 — The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is hosting education sessions for the beverage industry at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30)​, according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

The education sessions will be held on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, in The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), where ISBT members and attendees have the opportunity to learn the latest advancements in the beverage industry.

“PACK EXPO Las Vegas is where the industry comes together to share knowledge and find solutions to the challenges in our businesses and ISBT is supporting the purpose of PACK EXPO and why beverage industry professionals attend the show each year,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “We’re excited to host education sessions in The Beverage Cooler Lounge. Not only does the lounge provide a place for the beverage industry to convene for networking and relationship building, but the education sessions provide additional value to our members’ PACK EXPO Las Vegas experience,” says Larry Hobbs, executive director of ISBT. Education session topics include:

10:00 a.m.

What Are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Today’s Dynamically Changing Markets?

Ron Puvak, director global marketing and new business development, Plastic Technologies, Inc.

11:00 a.m.

FSMA and Food Defense: How Will You Be Affected?

Brian Stegmann, senior engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated

1:00 p.m.

Beverage Quality Fundamentals

Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated

2:00 p.m.

New Biopolymers: Synchronizing Properties with Business Opportunities

Scott Steele, president, Plastic Technologies, Inc.

3:00 p.m.

The Global Food Safety Initiative: How Will GFSI Affect You?

Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated

The session schedule will be the same for both days with each presenter speaking for 30-40 minutes concluding with a Q&A portion.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​www.packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Center for Trends and Technology Keeps PACK EXPO Attendees Ahead of the Automation Curve Reston, Va.; Aug. 14, 2015 — Compliance, serialization and line optimization are a few of the session topics complementing a robust display of innovations at The Center for Trends & Technology (CTT) (Booth C–4829) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and CTT sponsor Rockwell Automation and its Partner Network™.

“CTT is about the cutting-edge technologies that can lead you to new levels on your production lines,” says Cheryl Lange, commercial program manager, Rockwell Automation. “With the seminars, we’re giving you a taste of what that means in practical terms.”

The eight presentations are repeated daily: ● Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects ● Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance – Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to Manufacturers ● Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity ● Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control

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IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization – Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing Line Optimization – Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous Improvement ● Remote Asset Management in the Cloud ● Securing The Connected Enterprise In addition to the educational sessions, CTT uses kiosks and an interactive display to present ways automation technologies help companies achieve their operational objectives.

“Attendees at CTT will be able to connect with subject matter experts and gain a real understanding of what automation technologies can do for their businesses,” Lange adds.

Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are Rockwell Automation’s partners in the PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 edition of CTT. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas combines top-tier exhibitors and high-quality educational opportunities, so attendees can see new technology and equipment in action and learn more about it from industry thought-leaders,” Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI, says. “CTT’s seminars and displays exemplify that philosophy. A stop at CTT will help attendees better understand what’s here today as well as what’s on the horizon.”

Other educational features at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 include the Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C1049 and N-559), the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsored by GE, and the Reusable Learning Center (Booth S-6657, in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association). In addition, industry leaders will present market-specific educational sessions in these industry meeting places: The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT); The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth S-7427), hosted by the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA); and The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-6550), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA).

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, with the co-located Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, will present more than 2,000 exhibitors in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, and the shows will welcome a crowd of 30,000 visitors.

To register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 per person through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to

deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

Lenze to Sponsor Exhibitor, Member Lounges at PACK EXPO Las Vegas & Pharma EXPO 2015 Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — Lenze Americas will sponsor the PMMI member and exhibitor lounges at​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas)​ and the co-located Pharma EXPO show, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

“The PMMI member and exhibitor lounges at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are essential show features, allowing the personnel staffing booths to take a break from the busy show floor,” said Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. In addition to making use of lounges to eat or rest, members will also be able to bring customers to designated meeting rooms within lounges.

“We’ve sponsored these lounges for years because we know how important it is for exhibitors to get away from the show floor from time to time,” said Susan Duval, marketing manager, Lenze Americas. “Whether it’s to take a break or conduct important business, this is a critical resource and we’re happy to sponsor it.”

Member Lounges, (rooms N-101 and S-221 will be open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily during show days).

Exhibitor Lounges (rooms N-114 and S-111 will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 26, 27, October 1, 2 and during show days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Complimentary coffee service will be available until 11 a.m. in both the member and exhibitor lounges.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space. They are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention

Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Lenze Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology. As a global specialist in Motion Centric Automation, we offer our customers products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from a single source. We are a leading provider of automation solutions to the packaging industry, and our other focus industries include automotive, material handling and logistics, robotics, and commercial pumps/fans. With a global network of engineers, sales representatives, and manufacturing facilities, Lenze is well-positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, with an assembly and logistics center in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.

Visit ​www.Lenze.com​ for more information.

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Champions PACK gives BACK™ as Title Sponsor Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — For the second consecutive year, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) will proudly serve as a title sponsor for PACK gives BACK™, coming to ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​ Sept. 28, reports show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

The annual fundraiser will feature recording artists Chicago, and a portion of ticket proceeds will support Fisher House Foundation​ and Nevada’s first Fisher House comfort home, which the ​Nevada Military Support Alliance​ is building in North Las Vegas.

“DuPont P&IP is extremely proud to once again support PACK gives BACK. In addition to the opportunity and forum for packaging leaders to network, attendees can show their support of our nations’ veterans for their unwavering commitment and dedication to this country,” says DeMond Chapman, North America Packaging Business Manager, P&IP. “We look forward to supporting veterans and their families through this event. We are indebted to the men and women who protect and defend our nation and the families who support them.”

Fisher House Foundation operates a network of 65 “comfort homes” around the world — lodging, provided free-of-charge, to families of service members and veterans in treatment at nearby military and VA hospital facilities. Construction on the Nevada Fisher House, located on the grounds of the Veterans Administration’s (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System campus, began in March.

In 2014 alone, Fisher House Foundation programs served more than 25,000 military families, saving them over $47 million in expenses for lodging, food and transportation. In addition to the comfort homes, Fisher House Foundation operates the Hero Miles program, which uses donated frequent flyer miles to bring families to the bedsides of injured service members; Hotels for Heroes, which helps pay for their hotel stays; and offers a grant program and scholarship funds.

“PACK gives BACK has become a signature PACK EXPO experience,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “It’s where the people of the processing and packaging supply chain come together for a good cause. This year, we will help active and retired service members undergoing treatment in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city of Las Vegas has been a true partner in our success here over the past 20 years, so it’s a special honor to contribute to the area’s first Fisher House.”

Now in its 48th year, Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades, producing hit after hit like “Saturday in the Park,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and 18 other Top 10 singles. The band’s debut album, “Chicago Transit Authority,” is in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, and Billboard magazine lists Chicago at 13 on its list of Top 100 Artists of All Time, the highest charting American band.

“Networking and entertaining customers are important parts of any trade show event, but what sets PACK gives BACK apart is that it’s a chance to make a difference in the world,” Yuska says. “The success we’ve had with it over the last few years is a testament to the spirit and generosity of the PACK EXPO community.”

Tickets for PACK gives BACK are only available to registered PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 attendees and exhibitors, and can be purchased through the registration portal at packexpolasvegas.com​. Cost is $100 per person ($90 per person for groups of 10 or more). Doors open at 4 p.m. for networking and light hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks, and Chicago takes the stage at 5 p.m.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will welcome a crowd of 30,000 processing and packaging professionals in September. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, attendees and exhibiting companies will represent more than 40 vertical markets.

Learn more about the shows and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO — the largest and most comprehensive events for the processing and packaging supply chain — online at packexpolasvegas.com​ and ​pharmaexpo.com​. Admission to both shows is $30 through Sept. 14, when it jumps to $100.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging

professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About DuPont DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers manufactures an extensive mix of adhesive, peelable lidding and sealant resins and provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on packaging programs that help protect the product, the environment, improve shelf appeal, convenience and reduce cost in the food, cosmetics, medical products and other consumer goods and industrial packaging industries.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit ​www.dupont.com​.

B&CMA President Presents Education Sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA) president is presenting education sessions at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30)​, according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

David Van Laar, B&CMA’s president, is scheduled to present two sessions on the Innovation Stage located on the PACK EXPO show floor (Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049), on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29. The sessions are 30-minutes long, and allow attendees the opportunity to speak with presenters following the presentations.

“Presenting education sessions is an additional opportunity for B&CMA to impact our members and customers who come to the show to learn and discover solutions,” says David Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “These education sessions allow a range of industry experts, including association partners to contribute to the exchange of ideas that occurs at the show,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “That’s a core value that PACK EXPO brings to both exhibitors and attendees.”

B&CMA education sessions: Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041) Basic Production Metrics Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association

You don't need to be a Six Sigma Black Belt to benefit from an understanding of lean manufacturing principals. This presentation will cover basic calculations related to production metrics.

Tuesday, Sept. 29, Noon–12:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041) Basic Project Economic Justification Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association Purchasing and upgrading new equipment can be a big investment. Dave Van Laar will present a guide to utilizing facts and presenting true savings to convince management that the investment is justified.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professional and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

The full ​Innovation Stage schedule​ is available and you can register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking opportunities to members of the B&CMA. The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker industry and the training choice for professional development.

NCA Hosts Reception at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Aug. 18, 2015 — The National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) is hosting a reception at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept.

28–30)​, according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Manufacturers of candy, chocolate and gum are invited to the event on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in The Candy Bar Lounge (S-7900).

“The Candy Bar Lounge provides an industry-specific venue on the show floor where EOMs and CPGs can convene to network and discover solutions to any challenges they face in their businesses,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. NCA’s annual reception provides an additional opportunity for industry professionals to make new connections, discuss innovations and reconnect with the industry’s leading influencers.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professional and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as ​packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic

marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About the National Confectioners Association (NCA) The National Confectioners Association is the trade organization representing the $35 billion U.S. confections industry. With members in more than 40 states employing approximately 70,000 workers in more than 1,000 facilities across the U.S., NCA exists to advance, protect and promote the confectionery industry. NCA and its members value the fun and enjoyment of chocolate, candy, gum and mints, serving as a transparent and trustworthy source while building and promoting a responsible industry. As the leading trade association for the industry, NCA is proud of the role it plays in the public’s understanding and appreciation of candy’s unique role in a happy, balanced lifestyle.

Flagship PACK EXPO Show Among Fastest-Growing US Trade Shows Reston, Va.; Aug. 20, 2015 — PACK EXPO International, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has received Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) coveted “Fastest 50 Grand Award” in the “Fastest Growing Biennial Show [Sheer Numbers]” category.

The 2014 edition of PACK EXPO International, which included Pharma EXPO, increased in size by 75,338 net square feet, 387 exhibitors and 6,363 attendees.

“PMMI’s PACK EXPO International ran way ahead of the pack in 2014, growing an impressive five times faster than the average trade show,” says Darlene Gudea, president of Trade Show Executive Media Group.

TSE also ranked PACK EXPO International as “37th Fastest-Growing Show of 2014” in the “Number of Exhibiting Companies” category, and honored the show with its Gold 100 Award for its status as one of the largest trade shows of 2014 in net square feet of exhibit space.

The growth of PACK EXPO has been notable throughout its 59-year history. Since PMMI introduced PACK EXPO in 1956, it has evolved from a single show with 136 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees and 43,116 net square feet of exhibit space into a portfolio with more than seven shows in the United States and Mexico. The first of the trade shows, now known as PACK EXPO International, takes place biennially at Chicago’s McCormick Place, and hosted 48,400 attendees and 2,352 exhibitors in more than 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space in 2014.

“PMMI has long been considered a maverick in the trade show industry, with bold ideas ranging from its in-house service contractor to its unique exhibitor package plans. PMMI’s strong management team, led by [President & CEO] Chuck Yuska, keeps PACK EXPO International thriving with its focus on creating great value for exhibitors and developing programs that make it a must-attend event,” Gudea says.

PMMI’s next event, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, takes place Sept. 28–30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and includes the co-located Pharma EXPO. The combined event will welcome more than 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

To learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, visit ​packexpolasvegas.com​. Registration is $30 per person through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100, and includes admission to all exhibits.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Pharmaceutical Industry Takes Center Stage in PACK Solutions Challenge Reston, Va.; Aug. 24, 2015 — The PACK Solutions Challenge will return to ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas)​ and the co-located Pharma EXPO with a focus on issues facing the pharmaceutical industry, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.

“Every year the PACK Solutions Challenge tasks students from PMMI Partner Schools around the country with finding solutions to real world packaging problems,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “With Pharma EXPO making its Las Vegas debut, it’s appropriate that this year’s challenge should focus on the pharmaceutical industry.”

The annual PACK Solutions Challenge, sponsored this year by B&R Industrial Automation, pits teams of packaging college students against each other in a competition to develop the best solution for a particular packaging need.

In the competition’s 2015 edition, students will be tasked with developing a packaging solution for fictional company “Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc.” and its new fast-dissolving OTC product. Packaging mentors from manufacturers exhibiting at the show will guide students in their efforts, and they’ll use packexpolasvegas.com​ as one of their primary research tools. On site, they will visit booths and conduct interviews to complete the project.

Students will present their proposals to a panel of end user judges on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with winners announced that afternoon at B&R Industrial Automation’s Booth (S-5956). Attendees can submit their votes for the “People’s Choice Award” after picking up their Education Passport and judging the poster presentations of student solutions in the Education & Workforce Development Pavilion on Monday, Sept.

28. All attendees who turn in their completed Passport will be entered to win a PS4 game system.

The PMMI Foundation will provide scholarships to the winning teams. First place team members will share $4,000; second place, $2,000; third place, $1,000.

“The PACK Solutions Challenge gives the industry’s next generation of leaders real experience developing solutions that meet a customers’ specific needs,” says Marc Ostertag, president, B&R Industrial Automation. “B&R is excited to be part of this event.”

Schools participating in the 2015 PACK Solutions Challenge as of August 7, 2015 include California Polytechnic State University, Michigan State University, Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and Virginia Tech.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at​www.packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com

RLT & Associates Sponsors Coffee Service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Aug. 26, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, is pleased to announce that RLT & Associates (Booth S-6656) will return as sponsor, and this year represents the sole sponsor, of the morning coffee

service for exhibitors and attendees at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas)​.

“This is a big show and there’s a lot of ground to cover,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “The morning coffee service will definitely help people get off to a great start as they explore the show floor.”

The coffee service will be available every day of the show in the South and Central Hall Lobbies while supplies last, starting at 8:30 a.m.

“We are excited to be a part of PACK EXPO once again and appreciate the opportunity to help each conference attendee start their day with a hot cup of coffee,” says Rob Taylor, founder and CEO of RLT & Associates, a packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing company located in Shelby Township, Michigan. “This service is a token of our appreciation for our peers and customers who we look forward to seeing in Las Vegas in September,” says Taylor, whose global company is known industry-wide as a facilitator of change.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​www.packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About RLT & Associates Founded in 2000, RLT & Associates differentiates as a one-stop solution provider and facilitator of change providing multiple solutions for packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing solutions.

Visit RLT & Associates at ​www.rltandassociates.com​ and contact RLT & Associates at 844 RLT RACK (758.7225) and at robert.taylor@rltandassociates.com.

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Smart Manufacturing is the Core of the Center for Trends and Technology Coming to PACK EXPO Las Vegas this month, the Center for Trends and Technology explores smart manufacturing & other critical topics with displays of leading automation systems and expert advice Reston, Va.; Sept. 3, 2015 — In Europe, they call it Internet 4.0. In the United States, the buzzword is “Internet of Things.” Whatever you call it, smart manufacturing is the future of industry, and it will be in the spotlight at​ PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​. PACK EXPO Las Vegas is owned and organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Smart manufacturing and its implications for today’s production environment will be the focal point of ​The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829)​, sponsored by Rockwell Automation​®​ and its PartnerNetwork™ program. The booth, exclusive to PACK EXPO, uses educational sessions, ask-the-expert kiosks and informational displays to present technologies for serialization, machinery safety, mobility, cloud computing, networking security, line integration and line optimization.

“CTT is a one-stop-shop for understanding issues surrounding smart manufacturing,” says Rockwell Automation Commercial Program Manager Cheryl Lange. “We want attendees to leave our exhibit with the understanding and insights they need to consider how they’ll implement the Internet of Things in their plants.”

Attendees can also request a tour of OEM booths where they can see the CTT technologies in action.

Lange adds, “By presenting CTT at PACK EXPO, we can connect end users and OEMs from around the world and across a wide range of industries and applications. The cross-pollination effect that generates is invaluable to everyone involved.”

Pharma EXPO, which is co-located with PACK EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. To learn more about CTT and PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, visit​packexpolasvegas.com​. Show registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging

professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countrie​s.

Tetra Pak Supports PACK EXPO at Beverage Cooler Lounge, Innovation Stage Reston, Va.; Sept. 11, 2015 — Tetra Pak Inc. will sponsor the Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429) at​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept.

28-30)​, announces PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.

The Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), provides a destination on the show floor where beverage industry professionals can network and meet with industry experts courtesy of ISBT. “Bringing industries together is one of the great advantages to having a big show like PACK EXPO,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president of PMMI. “We are glad to have Tetra Pak on board as the sponsor for The Beverage Cooler Lounge, a great networking and knowledge hub on the show floor.”

In addition to participating in the Beverage Cooler Lounge, Tetra Pak will also share insight at the show, through an Innovation Stage session, “​Shelf-Ready Solutions: Approaching Customer Challenges through Collaborative Innovation​” (Sept. 29, 2-2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041).

“PACK EXPO trade shows are a great opportunity to interact with professionals from across the industry,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communication, Tetra Pak Inc. “We are excited to be a part of this important resource for attendees interested in packaging and processing innovation, and we’re looking forward to speaking about making better use of available tools to ensure an effective collaboration at the Innovation Stage.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at ​www.packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as ​packexpo.com​, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

About Tetra Pak Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at ​www.tetrapakusa.com​.

International Powerhouses Announce Launch of ProFood Tech

PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA Join Forces to Offer a New North American Food and Beverage Processing Event at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Spring 2017 Reston, Va.; Sept. 14, 2015 — Three trade show leaders joined forces today to announce the launch of ProFood Tech, a new event that will focus on processing technologies serving the food and beverage industry. ProFood Tech will make its debut April 4–6, 2017, at McCormick Place, in Chicago, Ill.

The event is powered by three of the world’s trade show leaders — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies; Koelnmesse and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). PMMI is the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and represents North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. Koelnmesse organizes world leading trade shows for food and beverage, such as Anuga and Anuga Food Tec in Cologne, Germany. IDFA is North America’s largest dairy association, representing more than 85 percent of all North American manufacturing of dairy products.

“In assessing the current trade show landscape, we saw there was a need for a dedicated event that brings buyers together with leading world-wide manufacturers in the food and beverage industry,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “ProFood Tech provides a venue to share the latest innovations and crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets within the food and beverage industry and will be that one-stop-shop featuring exhibits from both large companies that serve several customer segments and smaller niche companies with focus on more specific needs.”

Exponential changes in technology are making it hard for food and beverage companies to keep up.

ProFood Tech will provide a wide perspective on the food and beverage processing industry as a whole and feature cutting edge solutions to the challenges the industry is facing every day on the plant floor.

More than a trade show, ProFood Tech provides both large and small suppliers the opportunity to build their businesses by breaking into new food and beverage markets, cementing their status as industry leaders and reaching a large group of customers at one event.

“In a close dialogue with leading technology suppliers from around the globe, we aim to create a market platform in the United States that is tailored to the requirements of domestic and foreign exhibitors and visitors,” explains Gerald Böse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse. “Over a period of decades, Koelnmesse has established an excellent reputation world-wide as a trade show organizer, especially in the field of food products and food technology. Examples include the leading international trade fair Anuga, the world’s biggest and most important trade show for the food industry, as well as related spin-offs around the world.”

“ProFood Tech,” Böse adds, “marks a further logical step in Koelnmesse’s strategy aimed at offering expert support to our customers in various target markets in our role as a global service provider.”

With an expansive show floor and enhanced educational programming led by IDFA, ProFood Tech will attract high-level buyers from every food and beverage sector.

“The opportunities for new ideas and break-through solutions are amazing when executives from related businesses come together to discuss, review and experience the innovations, products and services available today,” says Connie Tipton, president and CEO of IDFA. “IDFA is proud to partner with these trade show leaders and to continue our tradition of bringing industry suppliers, processors and manufacturers together so they can find profitable business solutions, discover new technologies and see the innovations that are abundant in our industry.”

Industry leaders, including Delkor Systems, Inc., and Tetra Pak, are excited about the opportunities that ProFood Tech will offer.

“As a longtime member of both IDFA and PMMI, Delkor is very pleased to see the attention and focus that ProFood Tech will bring to the North American food and beverage industry,” says Dale Andersen, president and CEO of Delkor Systems, Inc. ”Koelnmesse’s outstanding reputation as a trade show organizer only strengthens this collaboration.” ”As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential ProFood Tech holds,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories.

We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.”

ProFood Tech is a totally unique endeavor with the collaboration of three of the world’s leading industry organizations, all with ownership of this initiative. The new show will combine the unrivaled experience and recognition of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA to create an event that will be unprecedented in its ability to address all of the issues facing food and beverage processing operations in the North American marketplace like sustainability, improved operations and food safety.

For more information about ProFood Tech, visit ​profoodtech.com​ or contact communications@pmmi.org.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. ​The PACK EXPO trade shows​ unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK Mexico, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

About Koelnmesse Koelnmesse is the number 1 trade-fair location for numerous industries. Visitors and exhibitors from all over the world come to Cologne in order to present the latest trends at the world's fifth largest exhibition centre and do business worldwide. Every year, Koelnmesse organises and conducts more than 80 trade fairs, exhibitions, guest events, and special events in Cologne and in the world's most important markets.

Koelnmesse not only brings the world to Cologne, it also organizes international trade fair events outside the Cologne exhibition centre. It draws on Koelnmesse's sector expertise to enter new markets within its fields of expertise in addition to the Cologne-based leading fairs, bringing events to selected target regions.

Koelnmesse is the leading trade fair organiser in the food industry and related sectors. Trade fairs such as the Anuga, the International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) and Anuga FoodTec are established world leaders and create a basis for sustainable and stable international business.

The events regularly organised by Koelnmesse take place at different intervals and attract around 49,000 exhibiting companies from 117 countries, as well as 2.7 million visitors from 211 countries.

About IDFA The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation's dairy manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers, with a membership of 550 companies within a $125-billion a year industry. IDFA is composed of three constituent organizations: the Milk Industry Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI) and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA).

IDFA's nearly 200 dairy processing members run nearly 600 plant operations, and range from large multi-national organizations to single-plant companies. Together they represent more than 85 percent of the milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream and frozen desserts produced and marketed in the United States.

The Cross Pollination of Ideas Becomes Reality at Pharma EXPO 2015 Co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging event, and addressing trends and spotlights solutions across industries Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — From small batches to regulatory compliance to sustainability, pharmaceutical manufacturers have plenty to consider. ​Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30)​, co-owned by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will present solutions for these and other challenges throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle.

The show and its co-located partner, PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

“Pharma EXPO’s co-location alongside the largest processing and packaging show of the year delivers unmatched access to suppliers and solutions with crossover technologies from industries such as food, beverage and personal care,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Pharma EXPO — which occupies the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center — will bring everything from its successful inaugural debut in Chicago to Las Vegas, and the partnership between ISPE and PMMI means excellence will be at the forefront.

Attendees can start at Pharma EXPO Live (Booth N-405), where videos, live interviews, live-demo alerts, social media and more will keep you on top of everything that’s happening at the show, including the Innovation Stage (Booth N-559) and the Pharma EXPO Conference Program, organized by ISPE. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Pharma EXPO Live will host a reception for attendees from 3:30–5 p.m.

Cross the Line Attendees should make time to explore PACK EXPO, too, and take advantage of the way ideas from one industry can apply to another.

The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT) (Booth C-4829) investigates smart manufacturing and its role in processing and packaging. With displays and seminars, sponsor Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ program present a glimpse of the future of industry. Seminars will cover topics such as compliance, serialization and line optimization. Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are Rockwell Automation’s partners in the PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 edition of CTT. Food safety is another crossover area. Pharmaceutical professionals and food manufacturers have a lot to learn from each other, and at the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) common issues such as sanitary equipment design will be topics of conversation. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location where subject matter experts will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations.

Down in the Lower South Hall, the Brand Zone is your path to market, with materials and containers that shape winning brands. It’s a central point for attendees looking to improve shelf appeal and explore packaging challenges. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.

Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities In addition to the Pharma EXPO Conference, The Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths N-559, C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) showcase more than 40 free educational sessions, including these:

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Serialization Impacts in the Pharmaceutical Industry Presented by Benoit Maheux-L, Optel Vision (Monday, Sept. 28, 11–11:30 a.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559) ● Innovative Oxygen Absorption Packaging Solutions Presented by Atsushi Inoue, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (Monday, Sept. 28, 1–1:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559) ● Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah Allen, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.; and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.; PACK EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth C-1041) ● Creating Tomorrow’s Packaging Today: Technology and Collaboration-Based Approaches to Optimize Pharmaceutical Package Design Presented by Daniel Stagnaro, Klöckner Pentaplast (Monday, Sept. 28, 2–2:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.”

PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.

“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.

To learn more and register for Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, and the co-located PACK EXPO Las Vegas visit ​packexpolasvegas.com.

Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

Opportunities Flow for Beverage Professionals at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — According to the Beverage Industry Report (Sept. 2014) from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, beverage companies want innovations that will lead to more energy-efficient equipment; more flexible, forgiving and faster equipment; new packaging materials; and much faster speed to market with packaging designs.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30)​, owned and produced by PMMI, will open up a wealth of opportunities for beverage brand owners to meet these needs. The show, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, beverage professionals need to be up to speed on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Beverage manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632). Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations about the latest in food safety and FSMA compliance.

The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. This central meeting point will provide opportunities to network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and challenges.

“This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs, ISBT executive director. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.”

ISBT will host a reception for beverage professionals at the Beverage Cooler Lounge on Tuesday, Sept.

29, from 3:30–5 p.m.

The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands, is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.

Drink in the Knowledge There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. ISBT will present a series of five educational sessions at The Beverage Cooler Lounge: ● What are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Today’s Dynamically Changing Markets?Presented by Ron Puvak, director, Global Marketing and New Business Development, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.) ● FSMA and Food Defense: How will You be Affected? Presented by Brian Stegman, senior engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept.

29, 11–11:30 a.m.)

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Beverage Quality Fundamentals Presented by Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–1:30 p.m.) ● New Biopolymers: Synchronizing Properties with Business Opportunities Presented by Scott Steele, president, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2–2:30 p.m.) ● The Global Food Safety Initiative: How Will GFSI Affect You? Presented by Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3–3:30 p.m.)

The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions, and the Innovation Stage (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions.

Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.

“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.”

PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.

“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.

To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com.​ Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

From Consumer Demands to Packaging, PACK EXPO Las Vegas Delivers Solutions The year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging event addresses trends and spotlights solutions for meat and food producers Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — Keeping up with the latest consumer trends, staying on top of safety and freshness concerns and moving your product from concept to plant to market — these are just a few of the challenges protein and food processors face every day. They’re also a few of the challenges that can be met at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30)​. Owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind this year, and will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, protein and food processing professionals need to be up to speed on the latest food safety rules, whether they fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or rules from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Meat producers can start the trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South Hall) a hub for processing equipment and front-of-line solutions that address safety and quality at the efficiency and productivity levels you need. You’ll find: ● State-of-the-art equipment and automation technologies for increased versatility and productivity ● Machinery specialized for hygienic processing ● Technologies that ensure chain of custody and safety ● Advances to increase speed and accuracy and provide modularity ● Materials and containers that preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance your brand While you’re in The Processing Zone, stop by the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), where you’ll learn about the latest on food safety issues. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location where food safety experts will present educational seminars and be available for informal consultations.

Sometimes, it’s best to contract out your packaging needs. To learn more about contract packaging and how it can improve your operations, visit the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth C-1257), hosted by the Contract Packaging Association, where you’ll meet experts who can address your packaging needs, show you packaging samples and provide information on leading contract packagers.

The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands, is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.

Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology and smart manufacturing with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will also present seminars for protein producers:

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Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect Leakers and How They Can Improve Line Performance Presented by Craig Souser, JLS Automation (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049) ● Basic Production Metrics Presented by Ted Andrew, Roka Bioscience (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:15–10:45 a.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632) ● Meat & Poultry Disinfection Using Ozone Presented by Gholamreza Zahedi, Ozone Solutions (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–1:30 p.m.; Booth C-1045) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.

“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.”

PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.

“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.

To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com​. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

Confectionery Manufacturers Find a Sweet Spot at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — According to research from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, consumer wellness concerns, food safety and other health and safety concerns, are among the biggest drivers steering the confectionery industry today (“Confectionery Trends Market Assessment,” Sept. 2013).

Confectioners can find a variety of approaches to address these market forces at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30)​, owned and produced by PMMI. The show, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, confectionery professionals need to be up to speed on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Confectionery manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in the Confectionery Pavilion (Upper South Hall), sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), and then continue over to The Processing Zone. The two pavilions are hubs for the equipment that will help them meet their goals, but confectioners will find even more solutions throughout the exposition halls.

For the latest on food safety issues and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance, visit the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), also in the Upper South Hall. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations.

The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-7900), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), will be a networking destination for confectionery professionals where NCA industry experts will be available for one-on-one conversations.

“This lounge is a dedicated area where we can come together to learn the latest innovations and solutions to challenges in the confectionery industry,” says NCA member John Holland, managing partner, Sollich North America, LLC. “There is so much value in having this opportunity to talk with those experiencing the same issues as I and sharing insights to overcome those challenges.”

The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-7900) will host a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event offers confectionery industry attendees networking time with subject matter experts and their professional peers beyond regular show floor hours.

In the Lower South Hall, The Brand Zone features materials and containers that shape winning brands and is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.

Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will present even more educational sessions, including these: ● The Latest Snacking Trends and Their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander, Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 2–2:30; Booth C-1049) ● Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah Allen, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 10–10:30 a.m.; Booth C-1041)

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Advanced Hygienic Design for Food Processing Equipment Presented by Bill Sutton, Kollmorgen (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 1:15–1:45 p.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.

“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK™. It will be a great time for a great cause.”

PACK gives BACK is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.

“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.

To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com​. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

Bakers Find New Ways to Respond To Operational Demands & Consumer Trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — Research published by Mintel this summer described snacking as a round-the-clock habit for Americans. While at least 94 percent snack at least once a day (up from 64 percent in 2014), Millennials are apparently the grazing generation, reporting at least four snacks a day.

They’re craving convenience, according to Mintel, in the form of single-serve and reclosable packages.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30)​, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will open up a wealth of

opportunities for baking-snack brand owners to tackle trends with tools such as automation to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiency, labeling systems that enhance flexibility and sustainability, and containers and materials to preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance branding.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, baking-snack professionals need to be up to speed on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Baking–snack manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) for the latest on food safety issues and FSMA compliance.

Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations.

The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth S-7427), hosted by the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. The beauty of this central meeting point is that bakers and snack manufacturers can network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and challenges — and find answers, notes Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers,” says Van Laar. “We not only provide a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we’ll also assist many of them in finding solutions to specific issues.”

B&CMA will host a reception for bakers and snack manufacturers at The Baking & Snack Break Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:30–5 p.m.

The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands, is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.

Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, including these: ● The Latest Snacking Trends and their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander, Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 2–2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049) ● Basic Production Metrics Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041) ● Basic Project Economic Justification Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Tuesday, Sept. 29, Noon–12:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.

“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.”

PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans

during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.

“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.

To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com​. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament Set to Raise Over $40,000 for Education

Reston, Va.; Sept. 17, 2015 — The 2015 PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas), held in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), has already raised more than $40,000, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The PMMI Foundation supports processing and packaging education with programs including scholarships, support for student travel to PACK EXPO, and student contests such as The Amazing Packaging Race and the PACK Solutions Challenge.

“Through the PMMI Foundation, PMMI supports the processing and packaging industry’s developing workforce as well as the current labor pool by encouraging ongoing educational efforts," says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “We’re very grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and golfers in helping us advance these important initiatives.”

The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament has been held the day prior to the opening of PACK EXPO Las Vegas since 1995, and once again, the tournament is a sell out, with all player slots filled and nearly 30 sponsors: ● ABI Marketing Public Relations ● Alliant Insurance Services ● Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA ● Beckhoff Automation LLC ● Boca Bearing ● Cablevey Conveyors ● Canadian Packaging Magazine ● Choose Chicago ● Enfield Technologies ● Experient ● Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing ● Fabri-Kal ● Fixation Marketing ● Freeman ● Henkel Corporation ● Lenze Americas ● Marchesini Group USA ● Massman Automation Designs LLC ● Mitsubishi Electric ● Morrison Container Handling Solutions ● Omran Automation & Safety ● Packaging World ● PMMI Media Group ● POBCO Plastics ● Pro Mach ● Septimatech Group Inc. ● SMC Corporation of America ● The Expo Group Each year, the PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 that funds initiatives to encourage students in their pursuit of careers in packaging and tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees’ continuing education.

To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com.​ Registration is $100 per person.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through

workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Brings the World of Automation Together with the Center for Trends and Technology Reston, Va.; Sept. 18, 2015 — The drivers and technologies shaping today’s automated machinery are on display throughout PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. And they are in the spotlight at The Center for Trends and Technology: Improving Production Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program.

CTT will feature contributions from five Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork members: Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies. They’ll demonstrate and discuss the connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security, remote access, safety, serialization and line integration.

According to Mike Wagner, global OEM business lead, “Companies adopting a smart manufacturing approach are converging their information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) systems into a single unified network architecture known as The Connected Enterprise for greater connectivity and information sharing. But The Connected Enterprise is only as powerful as the technology on which it is built. As a result, companies need OEM partners capable of delivering smart machines that accelerate demand-driven manufacturing within The Connected Enterprise. To this end, CTT will present a rotation of eight sessions each day of the show: ● Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects​ (Monday, Sept. 28, 10–10:45 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:45–11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.) ● Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance - Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to Manufacturers ​(Monday, Sept. 28, 10:45–11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:45–1:30 p.m.) ● Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity​ (Monday, Sept. 28, 9:15–10 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:45 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:45–11:30 a.m. ● Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control​ (Monday, Sept.

28, 12:45–1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1:30–2:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2:15–3 p.m.) ● IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization​ Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing (Monday, Sept. 28, 1:30–2:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2:15–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3–3:45 p.m.) ● Line Optimization - Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous Improvement​(Monday, Sept. 28, 2:15–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3–3:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9:15–10 a.m.) ● Remote Asset Management in the Cloud​ (Monday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12:45–1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:30–2:15 p.m.) ● Securing the Connected Enterprise​ (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:15–10 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10–10:45 a.m.)

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner, Pharma EXPO, open at the Las Vegas Convention Center Monday, Sept. 28. Show hours are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The event covers more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, features over 2,000 exhibitors and will host 30,000 attendees. To learn more and to register, visit ​www.packexpolasvegas.com​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​,​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

With 40+ Sessions in Place, PMMI Releases Final Innovation Stage Schedule for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 Reston, Va.; Sept. 21, 2015 — The Innovation Stage at ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center)​ will bring together the latest technology and industry leaders in an extensive selection of free educational programming. The full session schedule is now available at packexpolasvegas.com​and ​pharmaexpo.com​ and is accessible through the PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Pharma EXPO mobile app.

Spotlighting innovations in child-resistant packaging, vision guidance, contaminant detection and belt tracking software as well as the latest consumer trends in snacking, the Innovation Stages offer an unmatched range of insights on the trends and solutions that are transforming the world of processing and packaging.

“The PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO Innovation Stages provide attendees access to an unparalleled range of cutting-edge processing and packaging technologies and techniques,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. Sessions include: ● The Next Evolution of Metal Detection ● The Reguatory and Risk Landscape for Flexible Food Packaging ● Child-Resistant Packaging — A Flexible Option ● Innovation for Easy Packaging Machine Automation ● Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect Leakers ● Factory Acceptance Tests: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs

The Innovation Stages are located on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor in adjacent Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049, and on the Pharma EXPO show floor in Booth N-559. Sessions are 30 minutes long, and start at the top of the hour. ​Check the schedule for details​.

2015 marks Pharma EXPO’s first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Combined, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Learn more and register at ​packexpolasvegas.com​. Registration for the show is $100 and includes admission to all exhibits and the Innovation Stage.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

Support and Commitments Continue to Grow for ProFood Tech More than 35 industry leaders — including Tetra Pak, GEA Group, Delkor, Sanimatic and Serac — have committed to exhibit at ProFood Tech since its launch less than two weeks ago, reports PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. ProFood Tech is a collaboration of three trade show powerhouses: PMMI, producer of PACK EXPO; Koelnmesse, known for Anuga; and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

Market research revealed a food and beverage industry desire for a comprehensive processing event showcasing crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets — much like Anuga FoodTec, but in North America. ProFood Tech, projecting 150,000 net square feet of exhibit space and more than 400 exhibiting companies, is built to deliver that experience. The show debuts April 4–6, 2017, at McCormick Place, Chicago, and will continue biennially, in odd numbered years.

“We’re off to a great start,” says PMMI Senior Vice President Jim Pittas. “Exhibiting companies have made it clear they want an event like ProFood Tech, and that they’re excited by the possibilities the partnership of PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA offers.”

PMMI brings to the table its expertise as North America’s leading association for processing and packaging, while Koelnmesse provides the proven strength of Anuga, the world’s largest food and beverage show. IDFA, which represents 85 percent of U.S. dairy manufacturing, will bring its experience

with the International Dairy Show, which it will redevelop as a Dairy Pavilion at ProFood Tech. The trio makes ProFood Tech the best place to share food and beverage processing solutions.

“As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential ProFood Tech holds,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories.

We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.”

Act now to secure a priority position for space selection. On site at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you can submit your application at PMMI’s Future Trade Shows area located within the PMMI booth in the Central Lobby and as a stand-alone booth in the Upper South Lobby (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), or visit ​profoodtech.com​ to view floor plans, rules and regulations, and submit an application.

Application deadline – November 3, 2015. Booth selection will begin mid-November.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​and ​PMMI.org​.

U.S. Packaging Machinery Market Grows 4.2 Percent in 2014

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — The U.S. packaging machinery market grew 4.2 percent from 2013 to 2014, coming in at $9.41 billion, according to the 2015 PMMI State of the Industry U.S. Packaging Machinery Report. The report also notes a 4.4 percent increase in domestic shipments, growth of 1.6 percent in exports and growth of 3.6 percent in imports. The order backlog as of Dec. 31, 2014 decreased by 6.4 percent.

2014

2013

Change

U.S. Packaging Machinery Production – Domestic Shipments

$7,489

$7,127

4.4%

U.S. Packaging Machinery Production – Total Shipments*

$8,183

$7,855

4.2%

The U.S. Packaging Machinery Market*

$9,410

$9,027

4.2%

Exports*

$694

$683

1.6%

Imports**

$1,922

$1,854

3.6%

Order Backlog as of December 31*

$2,284

$2,441

-6.4%

* 2013 data as shown in the 2014 PMMI State of the Industry Study. ** Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Packaging Machinery (HS 8422.20 — 8422.40) PMMI, The Association for Processing and Packaging Technologies, produces the State of the Industry Study based on U.S. Census Bureau reports and shipments data provided by association members who manufacture packaging machinery. The report, which analyzes 27 packaging machinery categories, describes trends and the outlook for packaging machinery shipments through 2019.

The largest industry sector for packaging machinery is food, but it’s not the fastest growing, the study reports. That honor goes to the pharmaceuticals sector, which is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 percent to 2019. Behind pharmaceuticals, the forecast for the beverage market is a 2 percent CAGR. “This year’s report also addresses the impacts of outside factors, from legislation to retailers to population growth, on the packaging machinery market,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI. “For example, it points to The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), which created a national regulation for pharmaceutical serialization and track and trace, as the source of the growth we’re seeing in packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical sector.”

Within the United States, the value of shipments of packaging machinery grew from $7.1 billion to $7.5 billion from 2013 to 2014. Growth is expected to continue at a 1.6 percent CAGR, reaching $8.1 billion by 2019.

PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study this morning in a media briefing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this report at ​PMMI.org/research​. ​An infographic is available as well.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​,​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

PMMI Report Shows Three Common Threads in Global Packaging Markets .

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015​ — Consumer trends are impacting packaging markets around the world, according to "Global Packaging Trends," a new report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

The report shows three influencers making a mark in every region: growing awareness of health and wellness, recycling and environmental issues, and increasing disposable income and purchasing power.

"These trends are affecting packaging because they're driving consumers' purchasing choices," says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI. "Recyclability and reusability of packaging are dominant trends and we're predicting that will continue to be seen as PET and glass bottle usage increases."

Packaging markets in the Middle East and Africa are anticipating 5.3 percent CAGR growth in volume, but forecasts for Western Europe and North America land at the other end of the spectrum, with 0.4 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively.

The expansion in the Middle East and Africa is the result of increasing exposure to modern lifestyles, and is manifesting in growth opportunities available for packaging of carbonates, biscuits, and yogurt and sour milk products. In Asia Pacific, forecast for 4.3 percent CAGR increases in volume, the increasing demand for PET bottles, particularly in the bottled water category, supports health and wellness concerns.

North America, on the other hand, is a mature market, but consumers are developing growing interest in several categories. These include healthy categories such as bottled water, and areas of innovation, such as confectionery.

Globally, the report notes flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type, accounting for 29 percent of the market, while PET bottles (12 percent of the market) will be among the fastest growing, with 4.7 percent CAGR. Bottled water is expected to add 135 billion units through 2019, accounting for 54 percent of the absolute volume growth in PET bottle use. While beverage packaging drives growth in PET and glass, categories such as confectionery and biscuits prop up flexible packaging use.

PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study this morning at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this report at ​PMMI.org/research​. ​An infographic is available as well.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging

+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.

PMMI Report Finds Flexible Packaging Market Nearing Maturity September 28, 2015 Editorial Contact Kate Achelpohl PMMI Director, Member Communications 571.612.3183 kachelpohl@pmmi.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PMMI Report Finds Flexible Packaging Market Nearing Maturity One-third of end users expect to increase their use of flexible packaging over the next five years PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — A new report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, finds that the flexible packaging industry — projected to reach $32.7 billion in 2015 — is approaching maturity and can expect to see healthy growth and stability.

The 2015 Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report draws on in-depth interviews with end users, materials suppliers and other industry experts who weighed in on the future of flexible packaging.

Over two-thirds (68 percent) of end user companies interviewed expect to purchase new equipment, modify existing equipment or buy used equipment to accommodate flexible packaging.

Thirty-three percent of end users expect to increase their use of flexible packaging (vs. rigid materials) over the next five years; however, 61 percent expect the ratio of flexible to rigid packaging to remain the same during that time frame. In this category, 40 percent of the companies use flexible packaging for upwards of 90 percent of their products.

Food products use the most flexible packaging, leading all vertical industries with 57 percent usage of flexible packaging compared to rigid, followed by the pharmaceutical industry at 31 percent. The beverage industry uses 25 percent flexible packaging, while 2 percent of household products are currently in flexible packaging.

The promise of cost reductions and greater strides in sustainability remain significant incentives for consumer goods manufacturers to choose flexible packaging. Downgauging to thinner, lighter packaging reduces the amount of source materials, and flexible packaging's high product-to-package ratio and light weight offer allow more units to fit into a shipment and require fewer shipments for the same amount of product. This reduces shipping costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

An infographic illustrating key findings is ​now available on packexpolasvegas.com​. Stop by the PMMI booth in the Central Lobby for a copy of the executive summary or visit PMMI.org for the ​full Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report​ ($500 for non-members).

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade

media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.

October: CalPoly Wins Annual PACK Solutions Challenge PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Oct.1, 2015 — Students from CalPoly took first place in the annual PACK Solutions Challenge competition, sponsored by B&R Industrial Automation and presented by the PMMI Foundation. Teammates Nick Abbatelli, Rebecca Kisch, Jeff Norton and Patrick Salibi, will share the prize, a $4,000 scholarship.

The PACK Solutions Challenge is a contest in which students attending PACK EXPO work to address real world packaging problems. For this year’s edition, students were tasked with developing a packaging solution for fictional company “Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc.” and its new fast-dissolving OTC product.

Students presented their proposals to a panel of end user judges (Frank Bieganousky, Montesino Associates LLC; Tom Pack, Johnson & Johnson; Travis Powell, Schrieber Foods Inc.; and James Powers, Teva Pharmaceuticals) on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Marc Ostertag, president of sponsor B&R Industrial Automation, announced the winners that afternoon at the B&R Booth (S-5956).

In addition to the first place prize awarded to CalPoly, the team from Michigan State, which placed second, received a $2,000 scholarship. Students on the third-place Rutgers University team took home a $1,000 scholarship.

The other participating schools were Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute.

"I would like to thank the schools that have participated in this year's contest. No matter what the final judgment, you have all won...It was quite a challenge for the judges to rank you! In fact, judging took most of the day," says Ostertag.

Visit ​packexpolasvegas.com​ to learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, and the 2015 PACK Solutions Challenge.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

Michigan State, CalPoly, Virginia Tech Students Win Amazing

Reston, Va; Oct. 2, 2015 — Jill Bickley (Michigan State), Paige Topole (CalPoly) and Kristine Roupas (Virginia Tech) made up the winning team in this year’s Amazing Packaging Race. The contest, sponsored by ASCO Numatics (Booth C-2051) and organized by show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, sent packaging students throughout the PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 show floors to complete challenges at exhibitor booths.

"The Amazing Packaging Race gives packaging students hands-on experience and introduces them to industry leaders," says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "It's a fun competition that's also a great learning experience."

Students traversed PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO to — the largest edition of the show to date — and undertook challenges at 25 booths. Participating exhibitors included: 3M; APPMA — Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Assn.; Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.; Cozzoli Machine Company; Dorner Mfg. Corp.; Emulate3D Ltd.; Filamatic; Garvey Corporation; Intelligrated; JLS Automation; Label Technology Inc.; Langguth America; MASSMAN Automation Designs, LLC; Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.; Morrison Container Handling Solutions; Murrelektronik Inc.; Packsize International, Inc.; Plexpack; Rittal Corporation; Shurtape Technologies LLC; Starview Packaging Machinery; Universal Robots USA, Inc; Zip-Pak. "This event wouldn't have been such a hit without the efforts and support of the packaging exhibitors on the show floor," Ferrante added. "The challenges they constructed really engaged the students and are at the heart of what makes this a successful event each year."

Participating students came from programs at the following PMMI partner schools: CalPoly, Michigan State, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, San Jose State, University of Florida, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands

including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

20th Anniversary Edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas is a Record-Breaker Reston, Va.; Oct. 2, 2015 — The 20th anniversary of PACK EXPO Las Vegas was more than a milestone. It was a record-breaker.

Show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reports preliminary data for ​PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28–30)​shows a 4 percent increase in attendance over the record PACK EXPO Las Vegas set in 2013. This week’s event, which welcomed nearly 29,000 attendees, included the Las Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, a joint venture between PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).

Registrants came to see 2,006 exhibiting companies in 844,510 net square feet of exhibit space, both records for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and experienced a processing and packaging event like no other.

With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO advance innovations and the cross pollination of ideas.

“Technologies and applications often apply across a range of industries, and the sheer scale of our show fosters manufacturers’ ability to make the connections that lead to true innovation. That phenomenon really sets the PACK EXPO shows apart,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “The power of PACK EXPO brands continues to show consistent growth and provide solid returns for the attendees and exhibitors who support the show.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Pharma EXPO 2015*

2015*

2013

Growth

Visitor Attendance*

28,699

27,570**

4%

Exhibitor Personnel*

16,611

15,128

10%

Total Attendance*

45,310

42,698

6%

International Attendance

5,232

4,721

11%

Number of Exhibiting Companies*

2,006

1,788**

12%

Net Square Footage

844,510

722,437**

17%

*Preliminary, raw data; subject to confirmation **Previous record About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade

media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

PACK gives BACK™ Raises $50,000 for Fisher House Reston, Va.; Oct. 14, 2015 - The third annual PACK gives BACK event, held in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, raised $50,000 for military non-profit Fisher House Foundation, whose program provides free temporary lodging for families of patients receiving care at major military and VA medical centers. The money will help build comfort homes that allow families of military members and veterans to remain close to their loved ones during a medical crisis.

"PACK gives BACK isn't just a fun networking event, it's a chance to acknowledge and support a great cause," said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. "Fisher House Foundation does really important work supporting our veterans and their families, and we're proud to be associated with such a wonderful organization."

The Sept. 28 event, open only to PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO exhibitors and attendees, featured Chicago, the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades, and raised money through ticket sales and donations, both on site and online.

"We are so appreciative of the funds raised by the PACK gives BACK event," said David Coker, president of Fisher House Foundation. "The funds and awareness raised will go a long way in helping us reach the next Fisher House community."

Donations to Fisher House Foundation can be made at ​packexpolasvegas.com/pgb​ or at Fisherhouse.org​.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and

industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.

Golfers Score $40K for Education Reston, Va.; Oct. 16, 2015 — The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas) raised $40,000 in support of education, reports Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

“We’re very grateful to the sponsors and golfers for their support of industry education,” says Ferrante.

“With their help, we’re building tomorrow’s processing and packaging industry workforce as we strengthen today’s.”

Twenty-eight industry-leading companies sponsored the tournament: ● ABI Marketing Public Relations ● Alliant Insurance Services ● Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA ● Beckhoff Automation LLC ● Boca Bearing ● Cablevey Conveyors ● Canadian Packaging Magazine ● Choose Chicago ● Enfield Technologies ● Experient ● Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing ● Fabri-Kal ● Fixation Marketing ● Freeman ● Henkel Corporation ● Lenze Americas ● Marchesini Group USA ● Massman Automation Designs LLC ● Mitsubishi Electric ● Morrison Container Handling Solutions ● Omron Automation & Safety ● Packaging World ● PMMI Media Group ● POBCO Plastics ● Pro Mach ● Septimatech Group Inc. ● SMC Corporation of America ● The Expo Group The PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 annually, funding initiatives that encourage students to pursue careers in processing and packaging. The funds also support tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees’ continuing education.

“Workforce development is a core value for PMMI,” Ferrante says. “A strong, growing and well-educated workforce is key to continued excellence for all of our members, especially in today’s rapidly-changing technological environment.”

About PMMI

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​, ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

November: ISBT Supports PACK EXPO Success Reston, Va.; Nov. 3, 2015 — Beverage professionals had a wealth of resources at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, thanks to help from the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), says show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Professionals. ISBT hosted the Beverage Cooler Lounge, a show-floor networking center for the beverage industry.

“This year’s PACK EXPO trade show was another record-breaking effort, and ISBT’s contributions were critical,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “Their participation in the show helped us make sure this critical industry sector was well-served.”

Seminars at the Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by ISBT, covered beverage packaging challenges, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), quality control, packaging materials and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

“PACK EXPO is where our members go to connect with suppliers all along the processing and packaging supply chain,” says Larry Hobbs, ISBT executive director. “By hosting the Beverage Cooler Lounge, we provided them and their peers with a dedicated networking area where they could learn about the latest trends in the marketplace, seek out industry experts and get answers that allowed them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.”

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, broke show records for visitor attendance (28,699), number of exhibiting companies (2,006) and exhibit space (844,510).

About PMMI

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com​,​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org​.

About ISBT The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique, non-competitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.

PMMI Presents New Officers, Board of Directors St. Petersburg, Fla.; Nov. 10, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, elected four members to the Board of Directors and announced its 2016 Executive Committee at the opening session of its Nov. 9, 2015 annual meeting.

Paul Irvine, CEO of Plexpack Corp., will serve as chairman; Mark Anderson, president and CEO Pro Mach, Inc., will be the vice chairman and Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman will become Immediate Past Chairman.

Joining the Board will be Ed Howe, president, Enfield Technologies; David Navin, president, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.; Pat Vincent, president and COO of Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; and Nancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions. Their three-year terms will run from Jan. 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2019.

“Our latest additions to PMMI’s Board of Directors met strict criteria to govern, as they will lead our initiatives to connect the global makers of goods with their processing and packaging suppliers,” says PMMI Immediate Past Chairman Rick Fox, Jr., who chairs the Nominating Committee.

PMMI’s 2016 Executive Committee and Board of Directors: Chairman: Paul Irvine, CEO, Plexpack Corp.

Vice Chairman: Mark Anderson, president and CEO, Pro Mach, Inc. Immediate Past Chairman: Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman Rick Allegretti, president and CEO, ARPAC LLC

Dale Andersen, president/CEO, Delkor Systems, Inc.

Emmanuel Cerf, vice president of Sales, Polypack, Inc.

Wayne Goldberg, president, Econocorp, Inc.

Ed Howe, president,

Matt Lerner, vice president,

Enfield Technologies

Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.

David Navin, president, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.

Martin Prakken, CEO, BluePrint Automation

Ole Rygh, president and CEO, Ryson International Inc.

Gary Saunders, president/CEO, Magnum Systems Inc.

Alan Shuhaibar, president, BellatRx Inc.

Gary Tantimonico, vice president, PDC International Corporation

Jonathon Titterton, director of Sales and Marketing, Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.

Pat Vincent, president and COO, Arrowhead Systems, Inc.

Mike Wagner, business manager, Rockwell Automation

Nancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows,​ leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at ​PACKEXPO.com,​ ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

PMMI Adds 26 Member Companies St. Petersburg, Fla.; Nov. 10, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, welcomes 26 companies to its ranks, bringing its total membership to 734. The PMMI Board of Directors approved the new members Nov. 9, and announced it Nov. 10, at the 2015 PMMI Annual Meeting.

PMMI Chairman Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman, who emphasized member engagement as a major theme in his Chairman’s Report, encouraged the new members, as well as current members, to take advantage of PMMI’s many products and services.

“The more you take advantage of PMMI’s three pillars — the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, PMMI Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, the more your network, knowledge base and resources will grow,” he says.“ Companies interested in PMMI membership should contact Heather Harvey, membership manager, PMMI, for further information: 571.612.3200 or hharvey@pmmi.org.

General Members: AROL North America (Suwanee, Georgia) manufactures mechanical cap elevators and waterfall cap sorters.

Coperion K-Tron (Sewell, New Jersey) manufactures process automation equipment, systems and solutions for bulk material handling.

CSS International Corporation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) manufactures timing screws and side-grip conveyors.

Image Fillers, Inc. (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) manufactures auger fillers, screw conveyors, unscrambling and accumulating tables.

Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. (Columbus, Wisconsin) manufactures food processing machinery for the prepared meals, vegetable and protein industries.

Machine Builders & Design, Inc. (Shelby, North Carolina) manufactures sandwich cookie assembly machines and cookie/cracker tray loading systems.

MOCON, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) manufactures off- and on-line package integrity testing equipment, barrier testing and MAP equipment.

Murzan, Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) manufactures pumps, fillers, unloaders and poultry equipment.

NERAK Systems (Fishkill, New York) manufactures vertical conveying equipment for powder and bulk materials, unit loads or packaged items.

Pattyn North America, Inc. (Hartland, Wisconsin) manufactures filling machines, conveyor systems and custom equipment.

Sonics & Materials, Inc. (Newtown, Connecticut)manufactures ultrasonic welding equipment for package assembly and closing and food slicing.

Xerox Corporation (Webster, New York) manufactures packaging related converting equipment (printing labels and paperboard).

Materials Members: Amcor Rigid Plastics (Ann Arbor, Michigan) manufactures PET closures.

Coim USA, Inc. (Hinsdale, Illinois) manufactures polyurethane adhesives for use in flexible packaging laminations.

DSM (Birmingham, Michigan) manufactures specialty and barrier films.

DuPont Packaging (Wilmington, Delaware) manufactures sealants and lidding resins.

JBF RAK LLC (Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates) manufactures packaging films.

Nypro, Inc. (Clinton, Massachusetts) manufactures injection molded packaging and in-mold labeling systems.

UPM Raflatac (Mills River, North Carolina) manufactures paper and film materials for labels.

Supplier Members: FIPA Inc. (Cary, North Carolina) manufactures end-of-arm tooling.

Forbo Siegling, LLC (Huntersville, North Carolina) manufactures belting components.

Neugart USA Corp (Bethel Park, Pennsylvania) manufactures gearheads for automation, motion-control and robotic applications.

Oriental Motor USA Corporation (Torrance, California) manufactures motors.

POBCO, Inc. (Worcester, Massachusetts) manufactures conveyor components.

ProAdjust (Brewerton, New York) manufactures electronic components for auto-size change.

TGW International (Wilder, Kentucky) manufactures knives and blades.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows,​ leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at​PACKEXPO.com,​ ​PMMIMediaGroup.com​ and ​PMMI.org.

Learn more at ​PMMI.org​ and ​Packexpo.com​ and ​pmmimediagroup.com​.

Enlaces de Interés: Ayuda para seleccionar una Envasadora en base al product​o Compare Maquinas Envasadoras de bebidas en Bolsa Compare precios de Envasadoras para cada sector industrial Información de precios de Maquinas Envasadoras de Botanas Lista de Equipos y Maquinas Envasadoras para condimentos Lista de precios de Equipos y Maquinaria de Envasado Listado de Proveedores de Maquinaria para Envasar salsas y aderezos Opciones de Equipos y Maquinaria de Envasado de acuerdo a la película de Empaque Opciones para Envasado automático basado en las necesidades del comprador Precio de Envasadoras con Sistemas de Llenado configurable Precios de Equipos, Envasadoras y soluciones para empacar productos individuales Precios y Sugerencias para seleccionar el tipo de sobre de la Envasadora Proveedores de Accesorios y Equipos auxiliares para Máquinas Envasadoras Noticias para profesionales de la Industria Alimentaria

Fast Changing Consumer Preferences Create Opportunities for Growth and Innovation on, Va.; Nov. 24, 2015 — The impact of changing and diversifying consumer demands were key takeaways from the 2015 State of the Industry: U.S. Packaging Machinery Report, shared by PMMI, The

Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015. The study highlighted these shifts toward on-the-go and clean-label products while, more than ever, brand owners must also tackle the challenges associated with a growing variety of consumer preferences. As these companies plan ahead for a successful 2016, PMMI provides an unbroken connection among the processing and packaging communities.

Continuous collaboration between consumer goods manufacturers (CPGs) and technology suppliers is necessary to speed the implementation of new processing and packaging solutions. The State of the Industry Report noted that “Improved information on nutrition and growing consumer health consciousness, coupled with increased travel and busy lifestyles, have driven demand for different products. This has led to the growth of indulgent yet healthy foods, convenience foods, different portion sizes (e.g. single-serve packaging), different packaging designs and completely new foods.” Consumers’ demands are pressing the industry for innovative processing and packaging technologies, and they need them now.

“Speed matters,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “As the pressure mounts for CPGs to adapt their operations, immediate access to solutions providers is critical to their success. That’s why it is our number one priority to connect the makers of goods around the world with the suppliers they rely on.”

Evolving consumer demands require faster upgrades in innovation and technology on an industry-wide level. PMMI’s extensive offerings to address these needs fall into three categories: The PACK EXPO Portfolio of Trade Shows, PMMI Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, which encompass PMMI’s collection of market research reports, training opportunities and educational and networking programs.

These three pillars bring the continuously changing processing and packaging industries together to address the most recent challenges.

“We started this year on the heels of launching PMMI Media Group and continued to see significant growth with the first edition of PACK EXPO East, the announcement of ProFood Tech and the debut of Pharma EXPO in Las Vegas,” says Yuska. “We continue to create and nurture spaces in which end users and suppliers can connect, work together in solving tough challenges and keep manufacturing moving forward.”

Visit ​PMMI.org​ to learn more about the resources and opportunities available through PMMI in the association’s latest video.

About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class ​PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows​, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. ​PMMI Media Group​ connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. ​PMMI Business Drivers​ assist members in pursuing operational excellence through

workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

1.

Guia Practica para la compra de Maquinas envasadoras

Principios basicos para valorar la inversion de Equipos de Embalaje y Maquinas envasadoras

El proceso de empacado consiste en brindar protección y fácil transporte de un determinado producto a través de una envoltura.

Existen varios tipos de empaques como son: principal (contiene el producto para ser pesado o medido), secundario (se desecha al utilizar el producto, por ejemplo una caja individual) y el empaque de envío (caja utilizada para almacenar y transportar varias unidades). Las decisiones del tipo de empacado se basan en los factores de costos y producción.

Hoy en día el empaque y el envase desarrollan un rol importante ya que tiene el trabajo de informar y describir su contenido de manera fácil al consumidor y sobre todo tiene el trabajo de llamar la atención del cliente, permitiendo que solo al mirar el producto el cliente pueda identificarlo inmediatamente, además debe brindar la seguridad que al ser consumido tendrá un producto fresco, apto para el consumo.

El empacado debe ser original e innovador, de esta manera obtener ventajas con otros productores competidores. Para obtener un buen envase se debe tomar en cuenta los detalles como son: materiales, forma, colores, anuncio de la marca y diseño gráfico así como también el tamaño. Estos elementos deben

trabajar juntos para respaldar la posición del producto y la estrategia de mercadotecnia. El envase debe ser compatible con la publicidad del

producto, el precio y la distribución.

1.1.

TIPO DE MAQUINARIA

La principal clasificación de este tipo de maquinaria se define por el sistema que emplea para determinar la cantidad de producto a ser empacado, el mismo que puede ser volumétrico o másico.

A continuación se detallan las mencionadas máquinas.

1.1.1.

envasadoraS VOLUMÉTRICAS

Son utilizadas para manipular granulados, polvo y principalmente líquidos donde el volumen que ocupan éstos es la principal característica para su comercialización, sin embargo, también puede utilizarse en productos sólidos, disminuyendo la funcionalidad de la máquina, ya que el volumen que puede ocupar un sólido es sujeto de grandes variaciones dependiendo del proceso de producción.

Este tipo de máquinas cuentan con dispositivos donde almacenan el producto por fracciones de segundos antes de ser empacado, entre los mecanismos empleados se encuentran moldes extrusores y bandejas con cilindros que se llenan de acuerdo al volumen que se requiera, un aspecto muy importante es la densidad del producto.

Ventajas ●

El sistema de control es menos susceptible de interferencia ya que el volumen del producto es más fácil de instrumentar.

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La instrumentación puede ser menos robusta.

Desventajas ●

No garantiza que la cantidad de producto suministrado en lo que se refiere a sólidos.

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Menos versatilidad de la envasadora, se limita las cantidades y el tipo de producto que pudiese empacarse.

1.1.2.

envasadoraS CON SISTEMA MÁSICO

Estas máquinas basan su sistema de control en el peso del producto, considerado el más fiable, emplea celdas de carga, el control debe ser diseñado exhaustivamente puesto que el excesivo ruido eléctrico e incluso defectuosos ensambles al originar vibraciones mecánicas pueden causar interferencia.

Ventajas

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Fiabilidad respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.

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Mayor versatilidad, puesto que pueden empacarse diferentes productos en una misma máquina.

Desventajas

1.1.3.

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El sistema de control debe ser más exhaustivo y cuidadoso.

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El ambiente en el que opera la máquina debe ser controlado, debe existir el suficiente aislamiento para evitar interferencia.

envasadoraS MULTICABEZAL

La principal característica de este tipo de máquinas es la rapidez de producción, lo que en función de las especificaciones del producto y número de balanzas o contenedores, suman tanto volúmenes como masas individuales, de acuerdo a las necesidades para empacar el producto. En algunas áreas la rapidez de producción oscila entre 180 a 200 fundas por minuto.

Ventajas ●

Gran velocidad de producción.

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Fácil operación.

Desventajas ●

Costos de adquisición elevados.

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Sistema de control complejo por la programación en la suma de producto en cada bandeja individual.

1.3.

MÉTODOS DE EMPACADO

El método a empacar depende de la cantidad, volumen, viscosidad. A continuación se detallan los métodos:

1.3.1.

EMPACADO VERTICAL

El empacado vertical es un proceso en el que el producto se ubica en una tolva ubicada en la parte superior de la máquina permitiendo de esta manera que por gravedad el producto caiga para ser empacado y finalmente obtener el producto terminado por la parte inferior. Bonilla (2009, p.4) Los productos más comunes que utilizan las máquinas de empacado vertical son: ●

Arroz

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Granulados

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Sal

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Caramelo en polvo

1.3.2.

EMPACADO HORIZONTAL

El proceso de empacado inicia en un lado de la máquina mientras que el producto terminado es despachado por el otro.

Este sistema es utilizado para empacar objetos de forma regular como galletas, chocolates, pasteles, panes, objetos de uso diario, medicamentos, componentes eléctricos, productos en cajas pequeñas u otros. Las envasadoras horizontales utilizan bandas transportadoras las que ayudan al flujo del producto desde el ingreso hasta el despacho. Bonilla (2009, p.6 )

1.4.

1.4.1.

MÉTODOS DE DOSIFICACION

DOSIFICACIÓN VOLUMÉTRICA

La dosificación volumétrica es un método que utiliza moldes para medir la cantidad de producto por unidad de empaque. La dosificadora utiliza un disco giratorio con varios moldes que distribuyen un volumen de producto constante. Este tipo de dosificación es utilizado con productos granulares no pegajosos como caramelos, harinas, etc.

1.4.2.

POR TORNILLO

El método más común para la dosificación de productos en polvo como harina, azúcar, condimentos, leche en polvo, bebidas instantáneas, etc., es el dosificador por tornillo. Este tipo de dosificador es volumétrico y consiste en una tolva de forma cónica con un tornillo que al girar dosifica el producto en el empaque.

1.4.3.

POR TIEMPO

Para este control se utiliza generalmente variadores de velocidad que tienen un buen comportamiento para trabajo intermitente por periodos cortos de tiempo. La variación de peso que se obtiene con este sistema de dosificación está en un rango aceptable para la mayor parte de productos que utilizan.

1.4.4.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR PESO

La dosificación por peso se realiza utilizando celdas de carga. Uno de los más comunes es el sistema multicabezal. Un algoritmo computacional realiza el cálculo de los pesos y libera el producto de las celdas cuyo peso combinado sea aproximado al requerido. Este sistema es utilizado para empacar galletas, confites, nueces, maní, frutas secas, semillas, chocolate, cereales, etc.

1.5.

TÉCNICAS DE SELLADO

El proceso de sellado del papel de empaque se determina según el producto que se desee empacar. Los diferentes procesos de sellado más utilizados se detallan a continuación:

1.5.1.

CALOR

Este proceso de sellado es el más utilizado a nivel industrial debido a su facilidad de implementación, manejo y sobre todo su costo con referencia a otros procesos de sellado.

Este consiste en utilizar la presión para unir al material del empacado, luego la fundición del material a una determinada temperatura y tiempo. El papel de empaque es sellado de acuerdo al tipo de producto a empacar. Ovelma (2013, p.1)

1.5.2.

ULTRASONIDO

El sellado por ultrasonido es un proceso sumamente complejo que consiste en generar vibración sobre las moléculas del material a empacar a través del ultrasonido, esto produce un movimiento de las moléculas y a su vez genera calor, finalmente se encarga de realizar la fusión del material y por lo tanto el empaque. Foro electrónica (2000, p.1)

1.6.

MATERIALES UTILIZADOS EN LA INDUSTRIA

1.6.1.

ACERO AISI - SAE 1045 Este acero se utilizada cuando la resistencia y dureza son necesarias en condición de suministro. Es un acero medio carbono que se lo puede

forjar con martillo. Responde favorablemente al tratamiento térmico y al endurecimiento por llama o inducción, no es recomendado para cementación o cianurado. En el momento que se hacen prácticas de soldadura adecuadas, presenta soldabilidad adecuada. Por su dureza y tenacidad es apropiado para la fabricación de componentes de maquinaria.

Propiedades mecánicas: Dureza 163 HB (84 HRb) ●

Esfuerzo de fluencia 310 MPa (45000 PSI)

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Esfuerzo máximo 565 MPa (81900 PSI)

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Elongación 16% (en 50 mm)

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Reducción de área (40%)

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Módulo de elasticidad 200 GPa (29000 KSI)

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Maquinabilidad 57% (AISI 1212 = 100%) o

Propiedades físicas​: Densidad 7.87 g/cm3 (0.284 lb/in3)

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Propiedades químicas​:

0.43 – 0.50 % C 0.60 – 0.90 % Mn 1.4

% P máx.

1.5

% S máx.

Usos​: Los usos principales para este acero son: piñones, cuñas, ejes, tornillos, partes de maquinaria, herramientas agrícolas y remaches. o

Tratamientos térmicos​: se da normalizado a 900°C y recocido a 790°. Sumtec (2012, p.1)

NOTA​: Los datos de las propiedades mecánicas y físicas antes mencionados son promedio no se deben considerar como datos estrictamente exactos para su uso en la práctica.

1.6.2.

ACERO INOXIDABLE AISI 304 Es un acero inoxidable y refractario austenítico, aleado con Cr y Ni y bajo contenido de C que presenta una resistencia a la corrosión muy

enérgica. Este tipo de acero es resistente contra corrosión intercristalina y tiene propiedades para ser embutido profundo, no es templable ni magnético.

Su aplicación es frecuente en la industria alimenticia, embotelladoras, tanques de fermentación, almacenamiento, barriles, equipos de leche, cereales, cocina, cubiertos, químicos maquinaria industrial como en los cuerpos de bombas y tubos. o

Dureza: ​160 Brinell

o

Resistencia a la tracción: ​50-70 kg/mm2.Ferum (2013,p.1)

CAPÍTULO 2

2.

2.1.

DIAGNÓSTICO DE LA SITUACIÓN ACTUAL PANELA GRANULADA

La situación actual de la elaboración del producto sigue siendo la que se ha transmitido de generación en generación, es decir de manera artesanal; de la misma forma los métodos para la comercialización, lo que causa una pérdida en el mercado ya que no se generan nuevos consumidores.

En la actualidad la empresa panelera busca aumentar la producción y aceptación, ya no solo busca realizar los llamados “bancos de panela”, sino que han invertido para contar con hornos de secado y tamizadoras de panela y de esta manera obtener la panela granulada que ha tenido una mayor aceptación del consumidor.

2.2.

PROCESO DE ELABORACIÓN

2.2.1.

CORTE Y TRANSPORTE DE LA CAÑA DE AZÚCAR

Para obtener una panela de calidad se debe corta la caña cuando ya esté madura. El tiempo que se demora la caña para madurar y estar en óptima producción es de 1 a 2 años, antes de este tiempo se encuentra tierna y luego se produce una disminución de los azucares, es decir, pierde su poder endulzante aunque este factor depende también del proceso de cultivo.

El medio para el cultivo o corte de la caña se realizaba de manera empírica, en determinados lugares se está usando tecnologías para determinar la madures mediante un analizador de grados Brix a lo largo del tallo de la caña. Se utiliza un refractómetro para conocer el contenido de azúcar en la caña, en el cual se coloca una gota de jugo en el aparato y se lee en una escala graduada la cantidad de sólidos solubles que hay en el jugo (Grados Brix). Agroindustrias (2001,p.2).

2.2.2.

EXTRACCIÓN DE JUGOS. La caña cortada es transportada al trapiche, en este lugar se encuentra un molino el que es accionado por un motor que mueve un eje,

paralelamente a este

se encuentra otro eje, la distancia entre ejes tiene una trayecto aproximada de 2cm aquí se introducen las cañas, al pasar por aquí y estar presionados por los ejes el jugo es extraído.

Posteriormente el jugo es trasportado por diferentes estaciones de filtrado, donde son eliminadas la mayoría de impurezas como son: restos de caña, bagazo, tierra y demás impurezas que están en la caña al momento de la cosecha, dejando listo el jugo para la evacuación de desperdicios potabilizando y listo para la siguiente etapa; el desperdicio o bagazo es usado como combustible para la hornilla. Agroindustrias (2009, p.2)

2.2.3.

CLARIFICACIÓN DE LOS JUGOS DE CAÑA

Figura 2.1. ​Clarificantes naturales yausavara Fuente: ​http://repositorio.utn.edu.ec/handle/123456789/99 En esta etapa el jugo de caña ha sido trasportado a los diferentes compartimentos de cocción donde se eliminará el agua dejando un jugo puro.

En este proceso el jugo se calienta un estimado de 50 - 55​o​C donde aún se sigue extrayendo distintas impurezas, el jugo permanece un estimado de 20 a 30 minutos. Aquí paneleros adicionan cal o yausavara (planta nativa usada como clarificante natural) generalmente en el medio ocupan únicamente la yausavara con el fin de hacer una producción de panela más pura.

Agroindustrias (2001, p.3)

2.2.4.

EVAPORACIÓN DE LOS JUGOS DE CAÑA

Figura 2.2. ​Evaporación de los jugos de caña (Otavalillo) Fuente: ​http://repositorio.utn.edu.ec/handle/123456789/99 El calor es aprovechado básicamente en el cambio de fase del agua (líquido a vapor), eliminándose cerca del 90% del agua presente.

En esta etapa el jugo se encuentra en la segunda paila, aquí se calienta y comienza la evaporación del agua, su proceso de cocción demora de 10 a 15 minutos. En el cambio de proceso de líquido a gaseoso se forma una especie de espuma llamada otavalillo la cual es apetecida por trabajadores y extraños.

Posteriormente se pasa a la tercera paila, aquí se eleva el contenido de azúcar en el jugo de 20% hasta un 86% en promedio, los trabajadores aseguran que en esta etapa el jugo tiene tanta concentración de azúcar que pasa a un estado amargo. Este procedimiento es importante ya que si se tiene muchos azúcares reductores, afectan la consistencia final de la panela incluso hasta impedir su cristalización.

En este proceso la panela se encuentra en constantemente movimiento con el fin de evitar que se queme y posteriormente agregar más clarificantes contaminantes o en caso extremo tener que desechar todo el jugo transformado en miel.

La panela en la tercera paila pasa aproximadamente 10 minutos dependiendo de la temperatura de la hornilla.

2.2.5.

PUNTEO

En esta etapa la panela ha pasado a la cuarta y última paila, aquí se debe tener mucho cuidado y evitar que por un error o descuido se queme y se pierda la producción y los esfuerzo de las etapas anteriores.

El trabajador generalmente saca la miel a un recipiente cuando la miel no corre y parece que hierve sobre la paila que se usa para menearlo o cuando al batir la miel en el aíre se forma una bomba.

La temperatura aquí es mayor a los 100​o​C, el jugo en esta etapa tiene una gran viscosidad, este proceso dura aproximado de 7 a 10 min.

2.2.6.

​BATIDO Y ENFRIAMIENTO

En esta etapa se lleva la miel a un recipiente llamado batea el que no se encuentra en contacto con la hornilla, aquí se procede a batir hasta que la miel se transforme en panela, es decir, se bate hasta que la miel deje de pegarse sobre las espátulas mezcladoras Este proceso dura aproximadamente de 15 a 20 minutos.

Aquí se tiene lista la panela, para realizar la granulación se procede a aplastar y romper los trozos grandes de panela en más pequeños.

2.2.7.

GRANULACIÓN Y SECADO DE LA PANELA

En esta etapa se procede a aplastar y trasformar los trozos de panela en más pequeñas antes que su enfriamiento sea total y evitando también que se forme una masa.

Este proceso dura aproximadamente de 15 a 20 minutos.

Luego se tiene lista la panela pero en trozos aún grandes para el consumo, por tal razón se llevan los trozos a una tamizadora (sistema de cernido), en el que la granulación es apta y presentable para consumo humano.

Posteriormente se procede a quita la humedad de la panela en hornos, los que se encuentran de 60 a 70​o​C, aquí se cocina y finalmente esta lista para ser pesada y empacada.

2.2.8.

PESADO MANUAL

Actualmente el pesado de la panela granulada se está realizando manualmente, es decir, utilizando un material de empaque y una balanza.

La panela una vez tamizada y secada está lista y es transportada para su pesado y posterior empaque, la persona encargada del pesado toma cierta cantidad de panela, introduce sobre el material de empaque y va aumentando o reduciendo la cantidad según sea el requerimiento, este proceso se realiza a la intemperie teniendo mayor riesgo a proliferación de bacterias.

La mayor deficiencia es que para encontrar la medición correcta el personal encargado del pesaje realiza muchos movimientos para aumentar o disminuir la cantidad de panela teniendo así mayor retraso en la producción.

A continuación se muestra una tabla de las variaciones en las prenetaciones de panela granulada.

N°DE PRUEBAS

PESO REFERENCIAL

PESO SISTEMA MANUAL

ERROR (gr)

ERROR %

1

460

479,7

19,7

4,28

2

460

443,6

16,4

3,57

3

460

470,3

10,3

2,24

4

460

483,4

23,4

5,09

5

460

443,6

16,4

3,57

6

460

478,9

18,9

4,11

7

460

440,7

19,3

8

460

9

460

10

20

4,35

442,8

17,2

3,74

460

479,2

19,2

4,17

11

1000

989,1

10,9

1,09

12

1000

983,8

16,2

1,62

13

1000

1019,3

19,3

1,93

14

1000

1017,5

17,5

1,75

15

1000

1010,1

10,1

1,01

16

1000

988,1

11,9

1,19

17

1000

1015,8

15,8

1,58

18

1000

988,6

11,4

1,14

19

1000

1018,9

18,9

1,89

20

1000

1023,5

ERROR

480

4,2

23,5 16,815gr

2,35 2,7435%

Tabla 2.1. ​Datos obtenidos de la situación actual de la producción de panela granulada Fuente: ​Jaime Aguirre “Gerente de la Empresa”

Luego de realizar la tabulación se logró determinar que el error promedio en la producción de panela granulada es del 2.7435%, este porcentaje será un parámetro que se deberá considerar y disminuir en la construcción de la máquina.

CAPÍTULO 3

3.

ESTUDIO Y SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA

3.1.

INTRODUCCIÓN

El diseño mecánico de la máquina será una parte fundamental para el buen funcionamiento ya que está compuesto de distintas estructuras, las mismas que actuaran en secuencia y un mal dimensionamiento o diseño de alguna de éstas afectará a todo el proceso.

La panela granulada será la materia prima, esta posee altos niveles de adherencia por lo que es conveniente evacuarla rápida y completamente. El soporte deberá resistir a la panela y reducir las oscilaciones de la estructura para así reducir un cálculo erróneo en las celdas de carga.

Una importante consideración para el diseño será la del espacio físico que se dispone para la estructura de la máquina.

La máquina será capaz de producir un pesaje de 60 unidades tanto en presentaciones de 1lb como de 1 kg.

El control se realizará mediante un sistema electro-neumático controlado por un PLC (Controlador Lógico Programable) y variadores de velocidad para los motores.

De igual manera ésta máquina cumplirá con las normas legales, de seguridad e higiene.

Las partes mecánicas que se construirán e implementaran son: ●

Sistema Dosificador.

●

Sistema Formador de Funda.

●

Sistema de Arrastre de Papel.

●

Sistema de Almacenamiento de Panela.

●

Sistema de Compuerta de Distribución.

●

Sistema Pesado.

Una vez determinados los parámetros mecánicos se debe tener en cuenta los parámetros de diseño, los escogidos son:

Eficiencia.- ​Este parámetro se ha tomado en cuenta ya que la máquina debe trabajar como conjunto debiéndose adaptar una pieza exactamente a la otra teniendo en cuenta que es un proceso continuo y si un elemento falla o no se acopla a todo el diseño se produce un retraso en la producción.

Manufactura.-​Este aspecto es muy importante ya que si la pieza seleccionada es muy difícil o rara de manufacturar en el país, en el momento que ésta necesite un cambio será más difícil encontrarla y por lo tanto la producción se detendrá por más tiempo significando esto pérdidas considerables.

Reemplazo de Componentes​.- Se decidió tomar en cuenta este parámetro ya que al momento que un componente de los que se seleccionaron necesite mantenimiento o falla, su desmontaje y cambio deberá ser rápido, considerando que al trabajar en la industria alimenticia el producto no puede estar mucho tiempo en contacto al medio ambiente.

Costo.- ​Quizá es el factor más importante en la máquina ya que no solo se debe tomar en cuenta en el diseño sino en el mantenimiento y operación.

Se debe tomar en cuenta el Costo vs Beneficio y construir una máquina que pueda competir con las ya existentes, es decir de menor valor pero de características similares.

En la siguiente tabla se muestra como establecer las prioridades en el diseño basándose en “El Método de Criterios Ponderados”, el que menciona una confrontación entre cada parámetro con los restantes.

Se asignará el valor de 1 en el cuadro cuando el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea superior al que se encuentra en el de la columna, el valor de 0,5 en el cuadro que el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea igual al que se encuentra en el de la columna y el valor de 0 en el cuadro en que el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea inferior al que se encuentra en el de la columna. Riba (2009, pág. 20)

Parámetros

Eficiencia

Eficiencia

Manufactura

Reemplazo de Componentes

Costo

Suma+1

Ponderación [A]

1

1

1

4

0,381

0,5

0,5

2,5

0,238

0

2

0,190

2

0,190

10,5

1,000

Manufactura

0,5

Reemplazo de Componentes

0,5

0,5

Costo

0

0,5

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.1. ​Parámetros con ponderación en selección de elementos Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) 3.1.

SISTEMA DOSIFICADOR

Dosificar es llenar cada uno de los envases con la misma cantidad de producto.

3.1.1.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR VOLUMEN

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA así se disminuye la función de la máquina, ya que en un sólido el volumen tiene grandes variaciones dependiendo del proceso de producción.

Esta máquina posee una estructura de almacenamiento (tolva) la que mantiene al producto justo antes del almacenamiento, debajo de la misma se

encuentra un plato con los vasos de distribución accionados por un motor el que puede variar su velocidad y por lo tanto la producción. Ortiz (pág. 292)

Ventajas El sistema de control con menor error ya que no existen factores externos que impidan la dosificación. ●

Eficiencia aceptable ya que tiene varios vasos en un mismo plato giratorio.

●

Fiabilidad respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.

●

Fácil Manufactura.

Desventajas

3.1.2.

●

Retraso en la producción al cambiar el tipo de envase para la dosificación.

●

Menos versatilidad de la máquina ya que se limita al tipo de producto que pudiese empacarse.

●

Costo elevado de materiales y mano de obra, tamaño considerable.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR TIEMPO

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

La principal característica de este tipo de máquinas es la rapidez de producción, empleada principalmente en el área de snacks en dosificaciones de 30gr. la rapidez de producción oscila entre 180 a 200 fundas por minuto.

Esta máquina utiliza la gravedad, el producto almacenado en la tolva desciende a un tubo de dosificación directamente utilizando para el control variadores de velocidad que tienen un buen comportamiento para trabajo intermitente por periodos cortos de tiempo. La variación de peso que se obtiene con este sistema de dosificación está en un rango aceptable para la mayor parte de productos que lo utilizan.

Ventajas ●

Mayor versatilidad, puesto que pueden empacarse diferentes productos en una misma máquina.

●

Gran velocidad de producción.

●

Fácil operación.

Desventajas

3.1.3.

●

El sistema de control debe ser más exhaustivo y cuidadoso.

●

Costos de adquisición elevados.

●

Sistema de control complejo en la programación y calibración.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR TORNILLO

TERCERA ALTERNATIVA

Es el método más común para dosificación de productos en polvo como harina, azúcar, condimentos, leche en polvo, bebidas instantáneas, etc.

Esta máquina tiene una característica inconfundible en la que el tornillo sin fin se encuentra dentro de la tolva el mismo que es acoplado a una caja de sujeción y al momento de girar en sus espiras realiza la tarea de dosificar, este es movido por un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un motoreductor controlando así también la velocidad de producción. Bonilla (2009, pág. 10)

Ventajas ●

Fiabilidad con respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.

●

Fácil operación.

●

Costos de adquisición moderada.

●

Facilidad de reemplazo y manufactura de elementos.

Desventajas ●

Rendimiento moderado.

●

Menos versatilidad de la máquina ya que tiene determinados productos para dosificar.

3.1.4.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA.

Primera alternativa.-

Dosificación por Volumen Segunda alternativa.Dosificación por Tiempo Tercera alternativa.Dosificación por Tornillo

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

0,5

Total

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

1

0,5

2,5

0,417

0

1

0,166

2.5

0,417

6

1,000

1

Tabla 3.2. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0

0

1

0,167

0

2

0,333

3

0,500

6

1,000

1

Total

Tabla 3.3. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0

0

1

0,166

0,5

2,5

0,417

2,5

0,417

6

1,000

0.5

Total

Tabla 3.4. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0

0

1

0,167

1

3

0,500

2

0,333

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.5. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,159

0,047

0.031

0,032

0,269

3

2da Alternativa

0,063

0,079

0.079

0,095

0,316

2

3era Alternativa

0,159

0,119

0.079

0,063

0.42

1

Tabla 3.6. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema de dosificación).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Tercera Alternativa​-​Dosificación por Tornillo​.

3.1.

SISTEMA FORMADOR DE FUNDA

Aquí se seleccionará la forma de hacer el envase para la panela granulada.

3.1.1.

ANILLO DE MOLDEO

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Se aplica a sistemas que puedan utilizar material de empaque muy resistente a las deformaciones como el cartón para luego obtener un envase de tipo tetra pack.

El material de empaque pasa por el anillo tomando una forma cilíndrica y luego ser llenado según el empaque para dar la forma.

Ventajas ●

Se puede empacar de manera que el envase quede paralelepípeda.

●

Se adapta a cualquier método para deslizar el material de empaque.

Desventajas

3.1.2.

●

Poca versatilidad solo para líquidos.

●

Papel de empaque costoso.

CUELLO CIRCULAR

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

Se aplica a la mayoría de sistemas de formación de fundas para empaque.

Éste tipo de cuello posee 3 secciones la del ingreso por donde se suministra el material para el empacado, el tubo formador es la sección donde el papel ha tomado una forma cilíndrica, y consta de un traslape que permite una formación para un sellado vertical. Ulma (2012)

Ventajas

●

Fácil manufacturación.

●

Se adapta a cualquier método para deslizar el material de empaque.

●

Permite un fácil deslizamiento del papel de empaque.

Desventajas

●

Son utilizados únicamente para envases tipo almohadilla.

3.1.3.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA.

Primera alternativa.-

Cuello Rectangular Segunda

alternativa.-

Cuello Circular

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.7. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0

1

0,133

2

0,667

3

1,000

1

Total

Tabla 3.8. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo d Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.9. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Total

0,5

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

Tabla 3.10. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Parámetros

Eficiencia

Manufactura

Reemplazo de

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

Componentes [AxD] [AxB]

[AxC]

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,1905

0,032

0.095

0,095

0,4125

2

2da Alternativa

0,1905

0,158

0.095

0,095

0,5385

1

Tabla 3.11. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Segunda Alternativa​-​Cuello Circular.

3.2.

SISTEMA DE ARRASTRE DE PAPEL

Aquí se puede determinar el sistema que va a utilizar para deslizar el papel de empaque.

El material para el empacado se ubica generalmente en la parte trasera de la máquina, el mismo que es guiado hasta el formador por rodillos; la principal función de estos es tener tensado el papel y así evitar arrugas y desalineaciones al momento de llegar al siguiente proceso.

Para que el papel siga un proceso continuo es necesario aplicar una tracción de arrastre, es decir estirar el papel para que cuando una funda esté concluida de manera inmediata pase a la siguiente etapa.

3.2.1.

ARRASTRE POR TORNILLOS

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Este arrastre se realiza uniendo los rodillos al tubo formador los que son activados por un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un motoreductor.

Los rodillos deberán estar con una cubierta antideslizante sea esta de caucho o silicón con el fin de no perder tracción y evitar desalineamientos.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de desmontar

●

Evita errores de tracción

Desventajas ●

Costo elevado.

●

Área de contacto mínima con el papel de empaque.

●

Puede dañar al papel de empaque si existe mucha fricción al momento de estirar.

3.2.2.

ARRASTRE POR MECANISMO DE SELLADO

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

Este sistema se ubica junto a las mordazas de sellado horizontal, es decir, una vez que el papel este en posición, las mordazas horizontales sellan con un mecanismo que es activado por un pistón, mientras éste se encuentre abierto sellará y cuando cambie de efecto ha cerrado, el mecanismo sujeto a ejes arrastra el papel, durante este proceso las mordazas se abren y cortan el papel de empaque estando listas para un nuevo ciclo.

Ventajas ●

Vida útil corta.

●

Realización de dos procesos a la vez, sellado y arrastre del papel.

Desventajas ●

Construcción difícil.

●

Sincronización compleja de todo el sistema.

●

Constante mantenimiento debido a la fricción que se genera en los dos sistemas.

3.2.3.

ARRASTRE POR BANDAS

TERCERA ALTERNATIVA Este arrastre es similar al de rodillos con la diferencia que las bandas ahora ocupan una mayor superficie de contacto con el papel evitando así la presión en una sola zona y evitando dañar al papel.

Este proceso se realiza utilizando un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un moto reductor los mismos que deberán tener engranajes para acoplar a las cadenas de distribución antideslizantes.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de desmontar.

●

Evita errores de tracción.

●

Contacto con la superficie a arrastrar.

Desventajas ●

Costo elevado.

●

Dificultad de controlar y calibrar.

3.3.4. SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA. Primera alternativa.-

Arrastre por r

Segunda alternativa.-

Arrastre por mecanismo de sellado Tercera alternativa.-

Arrastre por bandas

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

0

Total

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

1

1

3

0,500

0

1

0,167

2

0,333

6

1,000

1

Tabla 3.12. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema arrastre de papel) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Manufactura

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1era Alternativa

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

1

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0,5

2,5

0,417

0

1

0,166

2,5

0,417

6

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.13. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema de arrastre) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

0,5

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

1

0,5

2,5

0,417

0

1

0,166

2,5

0,417

6

1,000

1

Total

Costo

Tabla 3.14. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema arrastre de papel) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [E]

1era Alternativa

0

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

0,5

0,5

1,5

0,250

1

3

0,500

1,5

0,250

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.15. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema de arrastre de papel) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,190

0,099

0.079

0,079

0.447

1

2da Alternativa

0,063

0,040

0.031

0,031

0,165

3

3era Alternativa

0,127

0,099

0.079

0,079

0,384

2

Tabla 3.16. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema de arrastre de papel).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Primera Alternativa-Arrastre por rodillos.

3.4.

SISTEMA DE ALMACENAMIENTO DE PANELA

La capacidad de almacenamiento de la tolva está dada por los parámetros siguientes: La altura del espacio físico donde reposara la máquina será de 4m, es decir, que la altura máxima de la máquina será de 3m para que exista facilidad al momento de distribuir la materia prima a la tolva.

La cantidad de panela que podrá ser empacada depende de la producción diaria de la empresa que es de 1200kg.

El operario cada 4 horas tendrá que retirar una parada de panela de 200kg que es la producción máxima, se estima un secado en los hornos mínimo de 4 horas.

3.4.1.

TOLVA CUADRADA

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Se puede utilizar soldando sus extremos atornillando para juntar sus partes.

Está formada por un cuadrado metálico y en la parte inferior una estructura piramidal cortada en su salida.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de reparar.

●

Facilidad para soldar las paredes.

Desventajas

3.4.2.

●

Mayor área de sueldas

●

Compactación del producto almacenado en las esquinas.

TOLVA CÓNICA

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

Esta tolva metálica es utilizada con una cubierta lisa generalmente para almacenar cereales y granulados.

Esta tolva está conformada por una parte cilíndrica superior y una cónica inferior que es por donde cae el producto. Tiene únicamente 3 sueldas para su conformación.

Ventajas ●

Vida útil corta.

●

Realizar dos procesos a la vez, sellado y arrastre del papel.

Desventajas ●

Construcción compleja.

●

Sincronización compleja de todo el sistema.

●

Constante mantenimiento debido a la fricción que se genera en los 2 sistemas.

3.4.3.

TOLVA OCTAGONAL

TERCERA ALTERNATIVA

Utilizado para almacenamiento de grandes cantidades de producto, es decir, cuando las presiones son muy grandes, de los silos o tolvas es el que más carga resiste.

Está formada por un octágono metálico y en la parte inferior una estructura piramidal cortada en su salida.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de reparar.

●

Facilidad para soldar las paredes.

Desventajas ●

Excesivas área de sueldas

●

Mucha compactación del producto almacenado en las esquinas.

3.4.4.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA.

Primera alternativa.-

Tolva rectangular Segunda

alternativa.-

Tolva cónica Tercera

alternativa.-

Tolva octogonal

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

0,5

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

0

0,5

1,5

0,250

1

3

0,500

1,5

0,250

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.17. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0,5

3era Alternativa

0,5

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0.5

0,5

2

0,333

0,5

2

0,333

2

0,333

6

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.18. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0.5

3era Alternativa

0,5

Total

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0,5

0,5

2

0,333

0,5

2

0,333

2

0,333

6

1,000

0,5

Tabla 3.19. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema de Almacenamiento de panela) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

0

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0

1

2

0,333

1

3

0,500

1

0,167

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.20. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,095

0,079

0.063

0,063

0,300

2

2da Alternativa

0,19

0,079

0.063

0,095

0,427

1

3era Alternativa

0,095

0,079

0.063

0,032

0.269

3

Tabla 3.21. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Segunda Alternativa-Tolva Cónica.

3.5.

SISTEMA DE LA COMPUERTA DE DISTRIBUCIÓN

La compuerta de distribución instalada en la salida de la tolva es una estructura que sirve de conexión con los diferentes procesos del pesado por lo que ésta debe tener un correcto aislamiento para no interrumpir en el proceso o peor aún en contaminación de la panela.

La eficacia de una compuerta está dada en su capacidad de sellar y cortar rápidamente el paso de la panela granulada y a la vez tener una apertura suave y que pueda ayudar a una dosificación graduada en complemento con el giro del tornillo sin fin y así tener un menor desgaste mecánico de la estructura metálica debido a grandes golpes o sacudones.

3.5.1.

APERTURA NEUMÁTICA

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Se aplica a sistemas autómatas, la apertura es automática e inmediata, no es recomendada a altas presiones ya que las bisagras de la compuerta estarían sometidas a grandes presiones y reducirían su vida útil.

Su funcionamiento es mediante un cilindro neumático de doble efecto el mismo que es adaptado en el extremo de la compuerta permitiendo en un estado abrir y en el otro cerrar la compuerta. El cilindro está controlado desde un PLC, éste ordena a la electroválvula abrir o cerrar al cilindro.

Ventajas ●

Apertura inmediata.

●

Facilidad en el cambio de la pieza.

●

Fácil Manufacturación.

●

Fácil de desmontar.

Desventajas ●

Costo Elevado.

3.5.2.

APERTURA NEUMÁTICA DESLIZANTE

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

El sistema de apertura puede soportar mayores presiones al tener un apoyo fijo para la compuerta.

Este sistema acopla al vástago del cilindro neumático a un extremo de la compuerta y ésta a su vez se encuentra en dos encarriladores que ayudan a que no se produzca una desalineación y soportar presiones altas.

Ventajas ●

Fácil manufacturación.

●

Soporta presiones altas.

●

Fácil desmontaje.

Desventajas ●

Mucha fricción por tanto constante mantenimiento y lubricación.

●

Costo Elevado.

3.5.3.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA

Primera alternativa.-

Apertura neumática.

Segunda alternativa.-

Apertura neumática deslizante.

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

0

1

0,333

2

0,667

3

1,000

1

Total

Tabla 3.22. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0,5

1

0,5

2

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.23. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.24. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Total

0,5

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

Tabla 3.25. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,127

0,119

0.095

0,095

0,436

2

2da Alternativa

0,254

0,119

0.095

0,095

0,563

1

Tabla 3.26. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema compuerta de distribución).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Segunda Alternativa-Apertura neumática deslizante​.

Nota: ​Este sistema será utilizado tanto para la distribución en la tolva como en la del sistema de pesado.

CAPÍTULO 4

4.

DISEÑO, CÁLCULO Y SELECCIÓN DE ELEMENTOS MECÁNICOS

Luego de seleccionar la alternativa más adecuada en el capítulo anterior se procede a detallar las alternativas seleccionadas ya que estas permitirán el funcionamiento eficiente de la máquina, cabe mencionar que estas alternativas resultaron después de agotar una serie de opciones incorrectas.

4.1.

CÁLCULO DE LA TOLVA

Partiendo de la fórmula:

=

Dónde: V ​= Volumen total d= ​densidad del producto M= masa del producto

4.1.1.

DENSIDAD DE LA PANELA

En la etapa final de la elaboración de la panela (batido) las mieles son agitadas, cuando se ha alcanzado el punto y son sacadas de la hornilla, para cambiar la textura y estructura con el fin de hacerles perder su capacidad de adherencia.

En un recipiente llamado “batea” con la panela en estado líquido es atendida por obreros llamados batidores, quienes agitan constantemente mediante una especie de grandes espátulas llamadas "mecedores", con el tiempo el producto se va aclarando, luego parece que fuera a hervir y finalmente se seca. Este proceso es un agitado intensivo e intermitente de las mieles durante unos 10 a 15 minutos.

Al contacto con aire, los cristales de la sacarosa crecen en las mieles, adquiriendo porosidad y al enfriarse se convierten en un sólido compacto, llamado panela; la

densidad de las mieles baja de ​1.5 a 1.34

en la panela. Silos (2007, pág. 60)

d

​ ​1340

1.34

4.1.2.

MASA DE PANELA

La máquina trabajará según las exigencias de la empresa que son empacar 200kg/h cada cuatro horas, es decir la tolva tendrá una capacidad de 200kg.

4.1.3.

DIMENSIONAMIENTO DE LA TOLVA

M

200kg g

d

1.34 cm​"

kg ​ ​1340

"

m​

Figura 4.1. ​Tolva Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Ecuación 4.1 g kg

​ ​1340

"

m​

1.34 cm​"

M V

​

g

200kg V

V

1340

0,149m​"

Cálculo para el cilindro Debido al espacio físico se tomará un valor aleatorio de la altura del cilindro de la tolva de 0.60cm ya que esta sumada el valor de la parte inclinada del cilindro irá sobre la estructura de la máquina y la altura total no deberá sobrepasar los 3m.

Para seleccionar el valor de inicio del diámetro superior del cilindro se tomará aleatoriamente para posteriormente comprobar si todos los valores de los distintos parámetros se ajustan a los valores aleatorios, caso contrario se cambiará el valor aleatorio de altura o diámetro o los dos. Con lo antes expuesto se ha tomado un valor aleatorio de diámetro 0.50m.

Valores aleatorios h r

0.60m ​d 0.25m

0.50m

Figura 4.2.​Tolva Parte Cilíndrica Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Ecuación 4.2 V​ ( )*+ × -​.​/× 01 V​

( )*+ × 2.34 .​​ /× 2.52

V ​

( )2.6678

Dónde: V( Volumen del cilindro​ ​π 3.416 r radio del cilindro​ ​h altura del cilindro Ecuación 4.3 ​ V ​ )​ A B​V ​( V​ ​A )​V −V ​( V A )0.149m​" ​− 0.1178m​" V A )0.03145m​" V

Dónde: V A

volumen de la parte inclinada de la tolva

Nota: ​empleando los valores escogidos aleatoriamente se ha obtenido resultados que se han acoplado a los límites del diseño por lo que se puede afirmar que son correctos.

Cálculo de la Tolva Para el diseño de la tolva en la parte inferior de la misma manera se debe emplear un valor aleatorio acorde a los valores del espacio físico y sobre todo con los que anteriormente se habían utilizado, se tiene:

rs radio superior antes dimensionado 0.05 m

0.25 m​ ​ri

radio inferior ahora dimensionado

M

Ecuación 4.4 r J- K radio aproximado

N O P Q 3

M2.34B2.24Q

r​

J- K

r J- K

3

0.15m =

Entonces tenemos: V ​ ( )*+ ×-RSTUV​.​/ ×​ h

Despejando h se tiene:

h

W​

1PX

3 J- K

+ "

0.03145m​ h

π ∗ 0.15m3

0.445m ​

Con el cálculo anterior se obtiene la altura de la tolva, al unirle al cilindro se obtiene la altura final del depósito para la panela.

La comprobación que los cálculos son los correctos es demostrar si el ángulo de inclinación de la tolva es mayor a 25, significa que el producto puede deslizarse con facilidad. A continuación se realiza el cálculo del ángulo.

0.445m Ecuación 4.5 tan θ ​

0[

-NB-P

tan θ

θ

4.1.4.

0.25m + 0.05m

65.79

SELECCIÓN DE METAL PARA LA ELABORACIÓN DE LA TOLVA

El material seleccionado fue el acero AISI 304, ya que para trabajar con alimentos en el país únicamente existen dos tipos de aceros que son el AISI 314 y el AISI 304 siendo el último el más común y por lo tanto el más económico. Éste acero se puede encontrar en grosores que van desde 1mm, Se seleccionó el de 2mm de grosor ya que el proceso de soldadura en el caso de la de 1mm es de mayor complejidad y con mayor índice de error, en el de 2mm se puede realizar la soldadura por el interior y exterior de la tolva. Goodfellow (2008, p.1)

4.1.5.

CÁLCULO DE MOTOR PARA LA DOSIFICACIÓN DE LA PANELA

Considerando un factor de servicio del motor de 2,5 por las constantes aceleración y un rendimiento de un 80% se tiene la siguiente ecuación:

El motor que se seleccionará será uno de 0.5 hp ya que no existe uno de la magnitud dimensionada, se aproxima al inmediato superior que existe en el mercado.

4.2.

SISTEMA DE DOSIFICACIÓN

El material seleccionado es el mismo de la tolva.

Teniendo en cuenta que la dimensión de salida de la tolva que tiene un diámetro de 0.1m se ha tomado en cuenta los siguientes factores:

●

Evitar que la panela granulada tenga contacto con elementos mecánicos como rodamientos, que el deslazamiento sea más friccionado.

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso, para obtener una factibilidad aceptable.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

Una vez dados los factores a tomar en cuenta se propone una compuerta tipo válvula de alivio la misma que constará de las siguientes partes:

1.

Es un cuello de recepción el mismo que irá acoplado a la tolva evitando el desperdicio de panela.

2.

Es la parte de la válvula de alivio que se encargue de guiar la compuerta y tendrá la función de carcasa protectora, evitando el contacto al medio ambiente, al final constará de dos topes soldados, los que se instalarán por seguridad para evitar deformación de la válvula.

3.

Es la lámina de sellado de la válvula, misma que estará accionada por un cilindro neumático.

4.

Es un tubo de comunicación entre el sistema de distribución y el sistema de pesaje.

Nota: ​Las medidas de este sistema están en el plano de la máquina.

4.2.1. SELECCIÓN DE UN CILINDRO NEUMÁTICO PARA LA COMPUERTA DE DISTRIBUCIÓN.

Para la selección se debe tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes: ●

La fuerza con la que debe trabajar el cilindro.

●

Presión de trabajo del compresor a utilizar, en este caso fue destinado por la empresa es uno de 2 HP y 120 PSI, que cumple con los requerimientos del sistema.

●

La fuerza de rozamiento para el compresor detallado anteriormente puede ir de 3% a 20%, se tomó un rozamiento del 10%

Cálculo de la fuerza.

En la tolva actúan fuerzas una de empuje hacia abajo que es la del peso de 200Kg y dos en respuesta la que actúa para tener cerrada la compuerta y una de rozamiento.

Ecuación 4.15 F

F- + F

F

F − F-

Neumática (2009, p.1 )

Dónde: Fc

= Fuerza que necesita la compuerta. F

= Fuerza que ejerce

la panela.

Fr = Fuerza de rozamiento que hace la panela sobre las paredes de la tolva y evita su descenso brusco, éste se podrá ver en las siguientes tablas, dependiendo de la densidad, en este caso se encuentra entre la clase 4 y 5, por lo tanto se seleccionará la clase 5, que será de 0.65.

Reemplazando en la ecuación 4.15 los valores de las tablas 1 y 2 se tiene: F

F − F-

F

200kg − MF ∗ uQ

F 200Kg − M200kg ∗ .65Q​ ​F F =70kg​ ​F Fn

200kg − 130kg =

Con los resultados obtenidos se aplica en la fórmula de neumática:

Ecuación 4.16 Fl

MA ∗ PQ − Fr

Neumática (2009, p. 1) Dónde:

Fn = Fuerza neumática necesaria. A= Área del émbolo P= Presión promedio a utilizar se utilizó 90 = 6.2 bares Fr = Fuerza de rozamiento en el cilindro va de 3 a 20% de la fuerza en este diseño se ha considerado una fuerza de rozamiento de 10%

Reemplazando los valores obtenidos en la Ecuación 4.16 70 MA ∗ 6.2baresQ − M70 ∗ 0.1Q Ecuación 4.17 Neumática (2009, p. 1)

{ ∗+

z ​

|

En la selección del cilindro neumático se elegirá uno de 4cm de diámetro ya que en el mercado no existe del diámetro calculado, la carrera será de 10 cm ya que es la distancia del diámetro inferior de la tolva.

4.3.

MATERIAL DEL SISTEMA DE PESAJE

Al ser la tolva del acero AISI 304 que es el óptimo para alimentos y al ser común en el país, se escogió el mismo material para el sistema de pesaje.

4.3.1.

SISTEMA DE PESAJE

Este cajón será el encargado de sostener la panela para su pesaje una vez que caiga de la tolva y pase por el sistema de distribución.

Para dimensionar éste sistema se debe tomar en cuenta los siguientes aspectos: ●

La masa máxima que debe entrar en el sistema sobredimensionado para que entre el 150% es decir 1.5kg.

●

Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con la salida del sistema de distribución, entrada sistema de pesaje mayor al sistema de distribución.

●

Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con el tubo dosificador, entrada al tubo dosificador mayor a la salida sistema de pesaje.

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

●

Mantener la tendencia de los sistemas anteriores que son cilíndricos. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados

se tiene:

Utilizando la Ecuación 4.1 se tiene:

Volumen requerido para 1.5kg. m V d

6.4 ​ _ ​

V

6"|2

0.00112m​"

V

Se calcula el volumen con las medidas propuestas, para comprobar que el sistema tenga la capacidad para 1.5 kg.

Para el cálculo del sistema se toma en cuenta la salida del sistema de distribución que es 0.11m y también se continuará con los sistemas de forma cilíndrica.

Las dimensiones utilizando la Ecuación 4.2 serán entonces de: V(

Teniendo el

​‚

Mπ ∗ r​3​Q ∗ h

​necesario para los 1.5kg que será de V= 0.00112 ​ƒ​"​así como

el radio que será 0.065m que supera al radio de salida del sistema de distribución.

Reemplazando y despajando la Ecuación 4.2 se tiene: 0.00112m​" ​Mπ ∗ M0.065mQ​3​Q ∗ h m​3

0.00112m​" 0.01327m​3​ ​h 0.084m Una vez detallados los factores a tomar en cuenta se propone una compuerta tipo válvula de alivio la misma que constará de las siguientes partes: h

​

Será un cuello de recepción el mismo que irá acoplado a la salida del sistema dosificador evitando el desperdicio de panela.

1.

Cilindro de admisión.

2.

La parte de la válvula de alivio que se encargue de guiar la compuerta y tendrá la función de carcasa protectora, evitando el contacto al medio ambiente. Al final constará de dos topes soldados. Los mismos que se instalarán por seguridad para evitar una deformación de la válvula.

3.

La lámina de sellado de la válvula, que estará accionada por un cilindro neumático.

4.

Una reducción de la salida del sistema de pesado ya que el sistema de despacho de panela debe ser de diámetro menor ya que únicamente sirve como transportador de la panela a su envase y de esta manera se ahorra en material mejorando la factibilidad.

5.

Un tubo de comunicación entre el sistema de pesado y el sistema de despacho.

Cabe destacar que debajo de la parte 3 de este sistema estarán colocadas las celdas de carga las mismas que estarán unidas a la estructura de la máquina.

Nota: ​Las medidas de este sistema están en el plano de la máquina.

4.3.2.

SELECCIÓN DE UN CILINDRO NEUMÁTICO PARA EL SISTEMA DE PESAJE.

Para la selección se debe tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes: ●

La fuerza con la que debe trabajar el cilindro.

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Presión de trabajo del compresor a utilizar, en este caso fue destinado por la empresa es uno de 2 HP y 120 PSI, que cumple con los requerimientos del sistema.

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La fuerza de rozamiento para el compresor detallado anteriormente puede ir de 3% a 20%, se tomó un rozamiento del 10%

El sistema estará soportando un peso de 1.5 kg máximo de panela más el del metal utilizado para el sistema; ya que los sensores de peso se ubicarán bajo la estructura.

Tomando en cuenta las fuerzas que son la de panela F1= 1.5kg y la de la estructura del sistema F2= 2kg, la fuerza total será Fn = 3.5 kg.

En la selección del cilindro neumático se seleccionará uno de 3.2cm de diámetro ya que en el mercado no existe del diámetro calculado, la carrera será de 20 cm que es la distancia para montar la estructura.

4.4.

SISTEMA DE DESPACHO

Al ser la tolva del acero AISI 304 que es el óptimo para alimentos y ser el más común en el país. El cuello formador y el tubo dosificador también serán de ese material.

4.4.1.

TUBO DISTRIBUIDOR

Factores a tomar en cuenta para el diseño para el diseño del tubo dosificador: ●

Ancho total del papel de empaque 0.40m.

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Tomar en cuenta el sellado vertical, por lo que se designará un centímetro a cada extremo del tubo siendo este en total 0.02m.

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El largo será capaz de permitir que la funda se forme y posteriormente sea sellada horizontalmente en este.

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Debe estar sobre el nivel del cuello formador se adicionarán 3cm en esta parte.

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Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con la salida del sistema de pesaje, entrada del tubo dosificador mayor que la salida del sistema de pesaje.

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

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Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso.

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Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

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Facilidad de limpieza.

Con lo antes mencionado se tiene que: b 0.40m

Ecuación 4.18

D

b − sv π M0.40 – 0.02Qm

D π D M0.1219Qm 0.12m

La medida del diámetro obtenida es 0.12m para acoplarle al sistema de pesaje se aumentará y su diámetro final será 0.14m.

4.4.2.

CUELLO FORMADOR

Factores a tomar en cuenta para el diseño del cuello formador:

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Ancho total del papel de empaque, diámetro 0,4m; por tal motivo la parte del cuello formador será de mayor longitud para que el papel calce por completo en la entrada al cuello formador.

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El cuello una vez que tenga el ingreso de material de empaque, hará un molde para que dé horizontal pase al cilíndrico ayudado por un separador el mismo que servirá para dejar papel para el sellado vertical.

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No tener partes cortantes que afecten al papel.

4.5.

SISTEMA ARRASTRE DE MATERIAL DE EMPAQUE

Este sistema tendrá rodillos montados sobre ejes los mismos que trasladarán el movimiento del motor mediante poleas.

Para el diseño tomará en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El movimiento de los ejes deberá ser contrario (sin un eje gira a la derecha el otro lo hará hacia la izquierda).

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Se trasladará el movimiento del motor a un eje mediante poleas.

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El eje que tenga la movilidad trasmitirá su movimiento al otro eje con poleas en forma de 8 o cruzadas.

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El material de los rodillos deberá ser no dañino ni tóxico.

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Los ejes de transmisión serán de acero 705.

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El motor deberá estar a una distancia prudente del papel de empaque.

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Los ejes se sujetaran sobre chumaceras inoxidables. Teniendo en cuenta los datos anteriormente

detallados se tiene:

1.

Rodillo el mismo que se maquinará en caucho por su coeficiente alto de rozamiento.

2.

Las chumaceras inoxidables que sostendrán el eje (se adquirirán de acuerdo al diámetro del eje que se calcule posteriormente).

3.

Una polea la que transmitirá por medio de bandas el movimiento del motor (se adquirirán de acuerdo al diámetro del eje que se calcule posteriormente y el tipo de banda que se seleccione).

4.

Eje de transmisión de acero 705 de 1 pulgada, este dará movimiento a los rodillos.

El motor que se seleccionará será uno de 0.5 hp ya que no existe uno de la magnitud que dimensionamos por lo que se aproxima a un superior que exista en el mercado.

4.5.1.

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DISEÑO DEL EJE PARA EL SISTEMA DE ARRASTRE

Para el cálculo del eje se utilizará los valores antes obtenidos, teniendo en cuenta que al traspasar el torque del motor a la polea se forman fuerzas radiales en (z) y tangenciales en (y).

●

Estas fuerzas influirán también en el rodamiento para el cual dependiendo de la fuerza se calculará.

●

El segundo rodamiento de igual manera tendrá cargas tangenciales en (y) y radiales en (z), ya que únicamente el eje rodará sin una fuerza de empuje en (x).

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Fuerza de arrastre del material, al arrastrar el material la fuerza se trasmite y se divide a cada polea, en este caso son 2 se divide para 2 fuerzas tangenciales (y) al eje. F= 2 Fpol; siendo F la fuerza del motor y Fpol la fuerza de las poleas de arrastre.

Teniendo en cuenta los parámetros antes mencionados se tiene:

Esta será la fuerza trasmitida del motor a la polea, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del engranaje se reemplaza los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.

Al tener descompuestas las fuerzas que actúan sobre la polea se procede a determinar los valores que actuarán sobre los rodillos.

Para lo cual se determina que: ●

La carga tangencial aplicada a la polea es la que da movimiento al eje, por tanto, será la fuerza que se tomará como válida para realizar la descomposición de la fuerzas en los rodillos.

●

Ésta será la fuerza trasmitida del motor a la polea, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del engranaje reemplazamos los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.

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El torque será igual en la polea y en rodillo de trasferencia.

Ésta será la fuerza que se ha trasmitido al rodillo, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del rodillo se remplaza los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.

Una vez encontrados los valores de las fuerzas que actuarán sobre el eje se procede hacer sumatoria de fuerzas y encontrar las que actuarán sobre los rodamientos, teniendo en cuenta que la polea estará al inicio del eje en el punto C, los rodamientos estarán ubicados a 15 cm en el punto A y otro a 30cm del inicio del eje en el punto B, finalmente el rodillo de trasferencia de movimiento a 40cm en el punto D.

Teniendo los valores de las fuerzas que actĂşan sobre el eje, mediante un software se calcularĂĄ los valores de las fuerzas en los rodamientos y momentos.

Realizando el anĂĄlisis en el plano Y se tiene:

Una vez obtenidos los diagramas de momentos flectores se selecciona un material para el eje, en este caso será el AISI 1018 que posee las características siguientes:

En el primer diámetro no existe un momento de torsión ni de flexión pero si actúan las fuerzas tangenciales (Wt) y radiales (Wr) que son las que se tomará.

Se utiliza Kt= 2.5 porque se usa un escalón agudo.

4.6.

CÁLCULO DE LA ESTRUCTURA DE LA MÁQUINA

Para este cálculo de la estructura se procede a seleccionar los parámetros que son: ●

Las columnas serán excéntricas ya que se aplican cargas fuera del eje centroidal de la sección transversal de la columna.

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Los extremos son Empotrados-Libres con K de 2.0 para valores teóricos y de 2.1 para valores prácticos, en este diseño se escogerá el de 2.1. Mott (2006, pág. 234)

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Al observar el tamaño de la tolva se propone utilizar para la estructura un tubo cuadrado de 2 pulgadas hecho de acero AISI 1020

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Serán cuatro columnas de 1.20 m o 47.24 pulgadas de largo.

Con los parámetros antes mencionados, la ecuación para poder ver si el tubo que se seleccionó soportará la carga a la que estará sometido es la siguiente:

Generadores de carga

Carga Aproximada

Panela

200 kg

Tolva

15 kg

Sistema de arrastre y dosificación

35 kg

Sistema de sellado

20 kg

Banda transportadora

15 kg

Tablero de control

15 kg

Motores

30kg

Total

330 kg = 726 lb 10​5

4.7.

TORNILLO SIN FIN

Este tornillo será el encargado de tener la panela en movimiento evitando su compactación y sobre todo hará una dosificación.

Para dimensionar este tornillo se debe tener en cuenta los siguientes aspectos: ●

La masa máxima que debe mover este tornillo 200kg.

●

El largo será de la altura de la tolva.

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El cilindro de salida de la tolva es de 10 cm de diámetro y de alto 10cm.

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Con la finalidad de usar como dosificador al tornillo sin fin, las espiras utilizarán la mayor cantidad del diámetro del cilindro de salida de la tolva siendo de 8cm

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso, para así tener factibilidad aceptable.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

● detallados se tiene:

Mantener la tendencia de los sistemas anteriores que son cilíndricos. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente

Nota: ​La reducción de velocidad del tornillo sin fin será por medio de poleas y un variador de velocidad dejando la velocidad final de 120 rpm para evitar calentamiento en el motor y mal funcionamiento.

Con los datos obtenidos se tiene que: Las espiras tendrán un diámetro de 8cm, 80% de la capacidad la tolva de salida de dosificación para evitar compactación.

Con la finalidad de reducir el esfuerzo del motor vs carga de panela, las espiras serán ubicadas a 30 grados.

Con la finalidad de reducir el esfuerzo del motor vs carga de panela, las espiras serán ubicadas a 10 cm una de otras.

5.

SISTEMA AUTOMATIZACIÓN Y CONTROL

Para el sistema de control se debe tener en cuenta los requerimientos de la empresa sobre la visualización y control para lo cual se debe tener presente los siguientes aspectos: ●

Tener en cuenta que el sistema mecánico ha sido dimensionado y diseñado de manera óptima utilizando materiales de alta calidad.

●

El sistema de control deberá utilizar componentes de marcas conocidas y de calidad, es decir, garantizadas.

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Para seleccionar el cerebro del control que es el PLC, se debe tomar en cuenta compatibilidad del mismo con la HMI.

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Selección de pesaje, 1libra o un kilo.

●

Buena sensibilidad al momento de pesaje.

●

Control de compuertas neumáticas.

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Control de velocidad de motores.

Teniendo en cuenta los aspectos anteriores se tiene:

1.

2.

Para el control se utilizará componentes de la marca Siemens por ser una de las más confiables.

Para la selección de la pantalla se tomó en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

Visualización del avance del proceso en la pantalla táctil.

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Conteo de unidades terminadas.

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Visualización de unidades terminadas correctamente.

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Visualización de unidades erróneas.

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Despliegue de varias ventanas de selección.

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Controles Táctiles

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Botones de calibración de la máquina desde la pantalla

Tomando en cuenta los factores anteriores se seleccionó la HMI Simatic KTP600 Siemens (1996-2013, p.1) ya que cumple con los requerimientos de la empresa.

3.

Para la selección del PLC se tendrá en cuenta los siguientes parámetros: ●

Que posea un IP propio para la comunicación con la HMI.

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Posea comunicación profibus.

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Salidas rápidas.

●

Entradas rápidas por interrupciones.

●

La cantidad de procesos no limite la velocidad de respuesta.

●

Posee controles PID.

●

El control puede llegar al nivel máximo de la pirámide de control scada

● ●

Posee gran cantidad de memoria para programar.

Que sea capaz de discretizar las señales rápidamente.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos antes mencionados se selecciona el PLC de la serie Simatic S7-1200 ya que estos son compatibles con la pantalla seleccionada, siendo de gama alta y uno de los más comunes y económicos de esta marca, es decir, que es fácil de encontrar en el país. Siemens (2009,p.2)

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Las salidas digitales a las electroválvulas 1 son las del cilindro de la compuerta de dosificación, que al ser de doble efecto necesitan una señal para cada movimiento sea de evacuación o de compresión.

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Las salidas digitales a las electroválvulas 2 son las del cilindro de la compuerta de dosificación, que al ser de doble efecto necesitan una señal para cada movimiento sea de evacuación o de compresión.

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La salida digital al Variador 1 es que dará movimiento al tornillo sin fin.

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La salida digital al Variador 2 es que dará movimiento al Sistema de arrastre.

Entradas Analógicas Celda de Carga Total

Salidas Analógicas

1

Tabla 5.2. ​Análisis de entradas y salidas analógicas Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) ●

La Entrada Analógica que se usará es la de la celda de carga.

Una vez determinado el PLC y notando las entradas y salidas tanto analógicas como digitales se determina que: ●

Se deberá adquirir un módulo de expansión de entradas y salidas digitales ya que con las que viene el PLC son insuficientes, se seleccionará la expansión CPU 1212C de la Marca Siemens-Sinamic.

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SM122 para salidas digitales y SM1234 para entradas y salidas analógicas.

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Se deberá adquirir software de programación, el necesario para la programación de PLC de gama alta de SIEMENS Simatic que es el Tia portal v10.5.

5.1.

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El PLC se programará en Ladder.

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La HMI se configurará en modo SCADA.

SISTEMA DE DOSIFICACIÓN

En este sistema se controlará un motor, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento de giro al tornillo sin fin.

Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El motor seleccionado fue de 0.5 HP.

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El motor seleccionado es trifásico.

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El motor seleccionado es de la Marca Siemens.

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El motor deberá activarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

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El motor deberá desactivarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrado.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó un variador de velocidad para controlar las rpm. ●

El variador seleccionado es el Variador Sinamic G110 Siemens (2009, p.1) ya que es compatible con el motor seleccionado de 0.5 HP.

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Compatible con motores trifásicos.

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Entradas digitales para iniciar su operación.

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Es de la misma marca que el Motor.

5.2.

SISTEMA DE COMPUERTA DOSIFICADORA

En este sistema se controlará un cilindro neumático, el que es el encargado de dar el movimiento a la compuerta.

Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El cilindro neumático seleccionado se aplica 90PSI.

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El cilindro neumático seleccionado es de doble efecto.

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El cilindro neumático deberá abrirse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrada.

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El cilindro neumático deberá cerrarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó una electroválvula de doble efecto para la apertura o cierre de la compuerta dosificadora.

La electroválvula seleccionada es la AIRTAC 4V210-08 ya que: ●

Soporta las 90 PSI del cilindro neumático

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Trabajará a 24 voltios corriente continua.

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Es utilizada para cilindros de doble efecto

Nota: ​Cuando se utiliza sistemas neumáticos es recomendable usar un sistema de protección como es un filtro de aire y regulador de presión. En este caso se usará un sistema de filtro marca AIRTAG 10 Bares que soporta hasta 10 bares de presión.

5.3.

SISTEMA DE PESAJE

En este sistema se controlará un cilindro neumático, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento a la compuerta; además se deberá seleccionar una celda de carga de tracción.

Para seleccionar un controlador neumático se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El cilindro neumático seleccionado se aplica 90PSI.

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El cilindro neumático seleccionado es de doble efecto.

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El cilindro neumático deberá abrirse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrada.

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El cilindro neumático deberá cerrarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó una electroválvula de doble efecto para la apertura o cierre de la compuerta dosificadora.

La electroválvula seleccionada es la AIRTAC 4V210-08 ya que:

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Soporta las 90 PSI del cilindro neumático

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Trabajará a 24 voltios corriente continua.

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Es utilizada para cilindros de doble efecto.

Para seleccionar la celda de carga se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

La Celda de carga deberá ser de tracción.

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La Celda de carga deberá ser capaz de detectar mínimas variaciones.

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La Celda de carga no deberá ser de pesaje punto a punto, sino variable. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados

se seleccionó una Celda de Carga Pound Precision 5kg ya que: ●

Esta celda envía valores no punto a punto.

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Censa hasta 5kg por tanto el rango de error es menor a si se selecciona una de capacidad 100kg.

5.4.

SISTEMA DE ARRASTRE DE MATERIAL

En este sistema se controlará un motor, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento para el arrastre del material de empaque.

Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El motor seleccionado fue de 0.5 HP.

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El motor seleccionado es trifásico.

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El motor seleccionado es de la Marca Siemens.

●

El motor deberá activarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

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El motor deberá desactivarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrado.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó un variador de velocidad para controlar las rpm.

El variador seleccionado es el Variador Sinamic G110 ya que: ●

Compatible con el motor seleccionado de 0.5 HP.

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Compatible con motores trifásicos.

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Entradas digitales para iniciar su operación.

El proceso inicia con un botón de encendido general, una vez que el sistema de niquelinas ha sido activado se revisa que estas estén calientes.

En la siguiente etapa se toma la señal de las niquelinas ésta da la señal mediante la entrada %I0.0, la cual activa el motor que controla el tornillo dosificador y al cilindro de la compuerta dosificadora.

Posteriormente se toma la señal de entrada del sensor de peso, la misma que se encuentra en la compuerta de pesaje; la que activará al cilindro del sistema de pesaje dejando salir el producto para su posterior empaque.

Una vez que la compuerta ha sido abierta se detiene al accionar

motor que controla el tornillo dosificador y a su vez al cilindro de la compuerta

dosificadora se expande.

El sistema de arrastre recibe una señal externa del sistema de sellado horizontal, el que indica la activación del motor que controla el sistema de arrastre.

5.5.

CONFIGURACIÓN DE LA PANTALLA TÁCTIL

Para la configuración de la HMI con el PLC y a su vez con la PC se deben tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes: ●

Determinar los IP del PLC y de la HMI.

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Contar con el software de programación y compilación.

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Tener un Cable de Ethernet para comunicar los elementos.

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Seleccionar las imágenes que se va a utilizar en la visualización.

Una vez cumplidos los requerimientos antes mencionados se procede a abrir el software TIA. ●

Se selecciona nuevo proyecto.

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Se elige el PLC y la HMI con la que se trabajará.

Una vez seleccionados los dispositivos se procede a seleccionar el número de ventanas y a ubicar los elementos tales como: texto, botones, imágenes, funciones, etc., arrastrándolos a la ventana que se desee.

5.5.1.

DISENO DE LAS VENTANAS DE LA HMI

La primera ventana en la visualización de la pantalla táctil es la siguiente:

En esta ventana se ha ubicado la información básica así como los botones que abren las siguientes ventanas: ●

Proceso Automático

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Proceso Manual

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Configuración

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Información

Las imágenes a utilizar en las ventanas de proceso automático y manual son las siguientes: La imagen siguiente demuestra todo el proceso visualizado en la HMI es la imagen tanto del proceso automático, así como de la ventana de proceso manual teniendo imágenes con animación y otras fijas.

En la tabla de valores tolva se muestra la cantidad de gramos que están entrando al sistema de pesado.

En la tabla de valores verificador se muestra la cantidad de gramos peso el sistema de verificación.

En la tabla de valores motor arrastre se muestra las rpm a las que se configuró que gire el sistema de arrastre de material de empaque.

En el botón variadores se muestra si se encuentra activo o no.

El indicador motor tornillo muestra si el motor que da el movimiento al tornillo sin fin está activo o no.

El indicador cierre muestra si el actuador neumático del sistema de dosificación esta expandido o contraído, por medio de las palabras on (expandido) y off (contraído).

El indicador pesaje muestra si el actuador neumático del sistema de pesaje esta expandido o contraído, por medio de las palabras on (expandido) y off (contraído).

El indicador motor arrastre muestra si el motor que da el movimiento al sistema de arrastre está activo o no.

5.5.2.

PROCESO MANUAL

La tercera ventana en la visualización de la pantalla táctil es la siguiente:

Figura 5.11. ​Pantalla de Información Fuente ​Software TIA La ventana contiene información de los distintos componentes que actúan y componen la máquina como temperatura, calibración del peso y rpm de los motores y así también los actuadores activos.

La diferencia de esta ventana a la anterior es que los distintos botones de los actuadores en la anterior ventana únicamente era de visualización y en esta ahora los botones están enlazados a variables en el PLC y permiten que los actuadores se activen o no, además selección de cantidades en los sensores de peso y la cantidad de rpm de los motores.

Los números ubicados bajo las tablas son utilizados para el despliegue de una ventana que contiene valores numéricos los mismos que se van a ingresar convirtiéndose en un setpoint de las cantidades en gramos límites a las que deberán medir los sensores de peso, dichos valores serán enviados al PLC desde HMI para su procesamiento.

Los números ubicados junto al indicador de motor de arrastre son utilizados para el despliegue de una ventana que contiene valores numéricos los mismos que se van a ingresar convirtiéndose en un setpoint de las cantidades de rpm a las que deberá trabajar el motor en el sistema de arrastre, dichos valores serán enviados al PLC desde HMI para su procesamiento.

Este botón está unido a una variable que va al PLC permitiendo que todos los valores de configuración vuelvan a cero y el programa reinicie todo.

5.6.

PROGRAMACIÓN

5.6.1.

PRINCIPAL

En esta parte del programa se observa un inicio almacenado en una memoria M0.0 así como se puede observar una memoria la misma que estará unida a la HMI en la que se selecciona el tipo de Proceso M1.4 el manual FC2 o el automático FC3.

1.

Guia Practica para la compra de Maquinas sacheteadoras

Principios basicos para valorar la inversion de Equipos de Embalaje y Maquinas sacheteadoras

El proceso de empacado consiste en brindar protección y fácil transporte de un determinado producto a través de una envoltura.

Existen varios tipos de empaques como son: principal (contiene el producto para ser pesado o medido), secundario (se desecha al utilizar el producto, por ejemplo una caja individual) y el empaque de envío (caja utilizada para almacenar y transportar varias unidades). Las decisiones del tipo de empacado se basan en los factores de costos y producción.

Hoy en día el empaque y el envase desarrollan un rol importante ya que tiene el trabajo de informar y describir su contenido de manera fácil al consumidor y sobre todo tiene el trabajo de llamar la atención del cliente, permitiendo que solo al mirar el producto el cliente pueda identificarlo inmediatamente, además debe brindar la seguridad que al ser consumido tendrá un producto fresco, apto para el consumo.

El empacado debe ser original e innovador, de esta manera obtener ventajas con otros productores competidores. Para obtener un buen envase se debe tomar en cuenta los detalles como son: materiales, forma, colores, anuncio de la marca y diseño gráfico así como también el tamaño. Estos elementos deben

trabajar juntos para respaldar la posición del producto y la estrategia de mercadotecnia. El envase debe ser compatible con la publicidad del

producto, el precio y la distribución.

1.1.

TIPO DE MAQUINARIA

La principal clasificación de este tipo de maquinaria se define por el sistema que emplea para determinar la cantidad de producto a ser empacado, el mismo que puede ser volumétrico o másico.

A continuación se detallan las mencionadas máquinas.

1.1.1.

sacheteadoraS VOLUMÉTRICAS

Son utilizadas para manipular granulados, polvo y principalmente líquidos donde el volumen que ocupan éstos es la principal característica para su comercialización, sin embargo, también puede utilizarse en productos sólidos, disminuyendo la funcionalidad de la máquina, ya que el volumen que puede ocupar un sólido es sujeto de grandes variaciones dependiendo del proceso de producción.

Este tipo de máquinas cuentan con dispositivos donde almacenan el producto por fracciones de segundos antes de ser empacado, entre los mecanismos empleados se encuentran moldes extrusores y bandejas con cilindros que se llenan de acuerdo al volumen que se requiera, un aspecto muy importante es la densidad del producto.

Ventajas ●

El sistema de control es menos susceptible de interferencia ya que el volumen del producto es más fácil de instrumentar.

●

La instrumentación puede ser menos robusta.

Desventajas ●

No garantiza que la cantidad de producto suministrado en lo que se refiere a sólidos.

●

Menos versatilidad de la sacheteadora, se limita las cantidades y el tipo de producto que pudiese empacarse.

1.1.2.

sacheteadoraS CON SISTEMA MÁSICO

Estas máquinas basan su sistema de control en el peso del producto, considerado el más fiable, emplea celdas de carga, el control debe ser diseñado exhaustivamente puesto que el excesivo ruido eléctrico e incluso defectuosos ensambles al originar vibraciones mecánicas pueden causar interferencia.

Ventajas

●

Fiabilidad respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.

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Mayor versatilidad, puesto que pueden empacarse diferentes productos en una misma máquina.

Desventajas

1.1.3.

●

El sistema de control debe ser más exhaustivo y cuidadoso.

●

El ambiente en el que opera la máquina debe ser controlado, debe existir el suficiente aislamiento para evitar interferencia.

sacheteadoraS MULTICABEZAL

La principal característica de este tipo de máquinas es la rapidez de producción, lo que en función de las especificaciones del producto y número de balanzas o contenedores, suman tanto volúmenes como masas individuales, de acuerdo a las necesidades para empacar el producto. En algunas áreas la rapidez de producción oscila entre 180 a 200 fundas por minuto.

Ventajas ●

Gran velocidad de producción.

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Fácil operación.

Desventajas ●

Costos de adquisición elevados.

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Sistema de control complejo por la programación en la suma de producto en cada bandeja individual.

1.3.

MÉTODOS DE EMPACADO

El método a empacar depende de la cantidad, volumen, viscosidad. A continuación se detallan los métodos:

1.3.1.

EMPACADO VERTICAL

El empacado vertical es un proceso en el que el producto se ubica en una tolva ubicada en la parte superior de la máquina permitiendo de esta manera que por gravedad el producto caiga para ser empacado y finalmente obtener el producto terminado por la parte inferior. Bonilla (2009, p.4) Los productos más comunes que utilizan las máquinas de empacado vertical son: ●

Arroz

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Granulados

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Sal

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Caramelo en polvo

1.3.2.

EMPACADO HORIZONTAL

El proceso de empacado inicia en un lado de la máquina mientras que el producto terminado es despachado por el otro.

Este sistema es utilizado para empacar objetos de forma regular como galletas, chocolates, pasteles, panes, objetos de uso diario, medicamentos, componentes eléctricos, productos en cajas pequeñas u otros. Las sacheteadoras horizontales utilizan bandas transportadoras las que ayudan al flujo del producto desde el ingreso hasta el despacho. Bonilla (2009, p.6 )

1.4.

1.4.1.

MÉTODOS DE DOSIFICACION

DOSIFICACIÓN VOLUMÉTRICA

La dosificación volumétrica es un método que utiliza moldes para medir la cantidad de producto por unidad de empaque. La dosificadora utiliza un disco giratorio con varios moldes que distribuyen un volumen de producto constante. Este tipo de dosificación es utilizado con productos granulares no pegajosos como caramelos, harinas, etc.

1.4.2.

POR TORNILLO

El método más común para la dosificación de productos en polvo como harina, azúcar, condimentos, leche en polvo, bebidas instantáneas, etc., es el dosificador por tornillo. Este tipo de dosificador es volumétrico y consiste en una tolva de forma cónica con un tornillo que al girar dosifica el producto en el empaque.

1.4.3.

POR TIEMPO

Para este control se utiliza generalmente variadores de velocidad que tienen un buen comportamiento para trabajo intermitente por periodos cortos de tiempo. La variación de peso que se obtiene con este sistema de dosificación está en un rango aceptable para la mayor parte de productos que utilizan.

1.4.4.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR PESO

La dosificación por peso se realiza utilizando celdas de carga. Uno de los más comunes es el sistema multicabezal. Un algoritmo computacional realiza el cálculo de los pesos y libera el producto de las celdas cuyo peso combinado sea aproximado al requerido. Este sistema es utilizado para empacar galletas, confites, nueces, maní, frutas secas, semillas, chocolate, cereales, etc.

1.5.

TÉCNICAS DE SELLADO

El proceso de sellado del papel de empaque se determina según el producto que se desee empacar. Los diferentes procesos de sellado más utilizados se detallan a continuación:

1.5.1.

CALOR

Este proceso de sellado es el más utilizado a nivel industrial debido a su facilidad de implementación, manejo y sobre todo su costo con referencia a otros procesos de sellado.

Este consiste en utilizar la presión para unir al material del empacado, luego la fundición del material a una determinada temperatura y tiempo. El papel de empaque es sellado de acuerdo al tipo de producto a empacar. Ovelma (2013, p.1)

1.5.2.

ULTRASONIDO

El sellado por ultrasonido es un proceso sumamente complejo que consiste en generar vibración sobre las moléculas del material a empacar a través del ultrasonido, esto produce un movimiento de las moléculas y a su vez genera calor, finalmente se encarga de realizar la fusión del material y por lo tanto el empaque. Foro electrónica (2000, p.1)

1.6.

MATERIALES UTILIZADOS EN LA INDUSTRIA

1.6.1.

ACERO AISI - SAE 1045 Este acero se utilizada cuando la resistencia y dureza son necesarias en condición de suministro. Es un acero medio carbono que se lo puede

forjar con martillo. Responde favorablemente al tratamiento térmico y al endurecimiento por llama o inducción, no es recomendado para cementación o cianurado. En el momento que se hacen prácticas de soldadura adecuadas, presenta soldabilidad adecuada. Por su dureza y tenacidad es apropiado para la fabricación de componentes de maquinaria.

Propiedades mecánicas: Dureza 163 HB (84 HRb) ●

Esfuerzo de fluencia 310 MPa (45000 PSI)

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Esfuerzo máximo 565 MPa (81900 PSI)

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Elongación 16% (en 50 mm)

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Reducción de área (40%)

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Módulo de elasticidad 200 GPa (29000 KSI)

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Maquinabilidad 57% (AISI 1212 = 100%) o

Propiedades físicas​: Densidad 7.87 g/cm3 (0.284 lb/in3)

o

Propiedades químicas​:

0.43 – 0.50 % C 0.60 – 0.90 % Mn 1.4

% P máx.

1.5

% S máx.

Usos​: Los usos principales para este acero son: piñones, cuñas, ejes, tornillos, partes de maquinaria, herramientas agrícolas y remaches. o

Tratamientos térmicos​: se da normalizado a 900°C y recocido a 790°. Sumtec (2012, p.1)

NOTA​: Los datos de las propiedades mecánicas y físicas antes mencionados son promedio no se deben considerar como datos estrictamente exactos para su uso en la práctica.

1.6.2.

ACERO INOXIDABLE AISI 304 Es un acero inoxidable y refractario austenítico, aleado con Cr y Ni y bajo contenido de C que presenta una resistencia a la corrosión muy

enérgica. Este tipo de acero es resistente contra corrosión intercristalina y tiene propiedades para ser embutido profundo, no es templable ni magnético.

Su aplicación es frecuente en la industria alimenticia, embotelladoras, tanques de fermentación, almacenamiento, barriles, equipos de leche, cereales, cocina, cubiertos, químicos maquinaria industrial como en los cuerpos de bombas y tubos. o

Dureza: ​160 Brinell

o

Resistencia a la tracción: ​50-70 kg/mm2.Ferum (2013,p.1)

CAPÍTULO 2

2.

2.1.

DIAGNÓSTICO DE LA SITUACIÓN ACTUAL PANELA GRANULADA

La situación actual de la elaboración del producto sigue siendo la que se ha transmitido de generación en generación, es decir de manera artesanal; de la misma forma los métodos para la comercialización, lo que causa una pérdida en el mercado ya que no se generan nuevos consumidores.

En la actualidad la empresa panelera busca aumentar la producción y aceptación, ya no solo busca realizar los llamados “bancos de panela”, sino que han invertido para contar con hornos de secado y tamizadoras de panela y de esta manera obtener la panela granulada que ha tenido una mayor aceptación del consumidor.

2.2.

PROCESO DE ELABORACIÓN

2.2.1.

CORTE Y TRANSPORTE DE LA CAÑA DE AZÚCAR

Para obtener una panela de calidad se debe corta la caña cuando ya esté madura. El tiempo que se demora la caña para madurar y estar en óptima producción es de 1 a 2 años, antes de este tiempo se encuentra tierna y luego se produce una disminución de los azucares, es decir, pierde su poder endulzante aunque este factor depende también del proceso de cultivo.

El medio para el cultivo o corte de la caña se realizaba de manera empírica, en determinados lugares se está usando tecnologías para determinar la madures mediante un analizador de grados Brix a lo largo del tallo de la caña. Se utiliza un refractómetro para conocer el contenido de azúcar en la caña, en el cual se coloca una gota de jugo en el aparato y se lee en una escala graduada la cantidad de sólidos solubles que hay en el jugo (Grados Brix). Agroindustrias (2001,p.2).

2.2.2.

EXTRACCIÓN DE JUGOS. La caña cortada es transportada al trapiche, en este lugar se encuentra un molino el que es accionado por un motor que mueve un eje,

paralelamente a este

se encuentra otro eje, la distancia entre ejes tiene una trayecto aproximada de 2cm aquí se introducen las cañas, al pasar por aquí y estar presionados por los ejes el jugo es extraído.

Posteriormente el jugo es trasportado por diferentes estaciones de filtrado, donde son eliminadas la mayoría de impurezas como son: restos de caña, bagazo, tierra y demás impurezas que están en la caña al momento de la cosecha, dejando listo el jugo para la evacuación de desperdicios potabilizando y listo para la siguiente etapa; el desperdicio o bagazo es usado como combustible para la hornilla. Agroindustrias (2009, p.2)

2.2.3.

CLARIFICACIÓN DE LOS JUGOS DE CAÑA

Figura 2.1. ​Clarificantes naturales yausavara Fuente: ​http://repositorio.utn.edu.ec/handle/123456789/99 En esta etapa el jugo de caña ha sido trasportado a los diferentes compartimentos de cocción donde se eliminará el agua dejando un jugo puro.

En este proceso el jugo se calienta un estimado de 50 - 55​o​C donde aún se sigue extrayendo distintas impurezas, el jugo permanece un estimado de 20 a 30 minutos. Aquí paneleros adicionan cal o yausavara (planta nativa usada como clarificante natural) generalmente en el medio ocupan únicamente la yausavara con el fin de hacer una producción de panela más pura.

Agroindustrias (2001, p.3)

2.2.4.

EVAPORACIÓN DE LOS JUGOS DE CAÑA

Figura 2.2. ​Evaporación de los jugos de caña (Otavalillo) Fuente: ​http://repositorio.utn.edu.ec/handle/123456789/99 El calor es aprovechado básicamente en el cambio de fase del agua (líquido a vapor), eliminándose cerca del 90% del agua presente.

En esta etapa el jugo se encuentra en la segunda paila, aquí se calienta y comienza la evaporación del agua, su proceso de cocción demora de 10 a 15 minutos. En el cambio de proceso de líquido a gaseoso se forma una especie de espuma llamada otavalillo la cual es apetecida por trabajadores y extraños.

Posteriormente se pasa a la tercera paila, aquí se eleva el contenido de azúcar en el jugo de 20% hasta un 86% en promedio, los trabajadores aseguran que en esta etapa el jugo tiene tanta concentración de azúcar que pasa a un estado amargo. Este procedimiento es importante ya que si se tiene muchos azúcares reductores, afectan la consistencia final de la panela incluso hasta impedir su cristalización.

En este proceso la panela se encuentra en constantemente movimiento con el fin de evitar que se queme y posteriormente agregar más clarificantes contaminantes o en caso extremo tener que desechar todo el jugo transformado en miel.

La panela en la tercera paila pasa aproximadamente 10 minutos dependiendo de la temperatura de la hornilla.

2.2.5.

PUNTEO

En esta etapa la panela ha pasado a la cuarta y última paila, aquí se debe tener mucho cuidado y evitar que por un error o descuido se queme y se pierda la producción y los esfuerzo de las etapas anteriores.

El trabajador generalmente saca la miel a un recipiente cuando la miel no corre y parece que hierve sobre la paila que se usa para menearlo o cuando al batir la miel en el aíre se forma una bomba.

La temperatura aquí es mayor a los 100​o​C, el jugo en esta etapa tiene una gran viscosidad, este proceso dura aproximado de 7 a 10 min.

2.2.6.

​BATIDO Y ENFRIAMIENTO

En esta etapa se lleva la miel a un recipiente llamado batea el que no se encuentra en contacto con la hornilla, aquí se procede a batir hasta que la miel se transforme en panela, es decir, se bate hasta que la miel deje de pegarse sobre las espátulas mezcladoras Este proceso dura aproximadamente de 15 a 20 minutos.

Aquí se tiene lista la panela, para realizar la granulación se procede a aplastar y romper los trozos grandes de panela en más pequeños.

2.2.7.

GRANULACIÓN Y SECADO DE LA PANELA

En esta etapa se procede a aplastar y trasformar los trozos de panela en más pequeñas antes que su enfriamiento sea total y evitando también que se forme una masa.

Este proceso dura aproximadamente de 15 a 20 minutos.

Luego se tiene lista la panela pero en trozos aún grandes para el consumo, por tal razón se llevan los trozos a una tamizadora (sistema de cernido), en el que la granulación es apta y presentable para consumo humano.

Posteriormente se procede a quita la humedad de la panela en hornos, los que se encuentran de 60 a 70​o​C, aquí se cocina y finalmente esta lista para ser pesada y empacada.

2.2.8.

PESADO MANUAL

Actualmente el pesado de la panela granulada se está realizando manualmente, es decir, utilizando un material de empaque y una balanza.

La panela una vez tamizada y secada está lista y es transportada para su pesado y posterior empaque, la persona encargada del pesado toma cierta cantidad de panela, introduce sobre el material de empaque y va aumentando o reduciendo la cantidad según sea el requerimiento, este proceso se realiza a la intemperie teniendo mayor riesgo a proliferación de bacterias.

La mayor deficiencia es que para encontrar la medición correcta el personal encargado del pesaje realiza muchos movimientos para aumentar o disminuir la cantidad de panela teniendo así mayor retraso en la producción.

A continuación se muestra una tabla de las variaciones en las prenetaciones de panela granulada.

N°DE PRUEBAS

PESO REFERENCIAL

PESO SISTEMA MANUAL

ERROR (gr)

ERROR %

1

460

479,7

19,7

4,28

2

460

443,6

16,4

3,57

3

460

470,3

10,3

2,24

4

460

483,4

23,4

5,09

5

460

443,6

16,4

3,57

6

460

478,9

18,9

4,11

7

460

440,7

19,3

8

460

9

460

10

20

4,35

442,8

17,2

3,74

460

479,2

19,2

4,17

11

1000

989,1

10,9

1,09

12

1000

983,8

16,2

1,62

13

1000

1019,3

19,3

1,93

14

1000

1017,5

17,5

1,75

15

1000

1010,1

10,1

1,01

16

1000

988,1

11,9

1,19

17

1000

1015,8

15,8

1,58

18

1000

988,6

11,4

1,14

19

1000

1018,9

18,9

1,89

20

1000

1023,5

ERROR

480

4,2

23,5 16,815gr

2,35 2,7435%

Tabla 2.1. ​Datos obtenidos de la situación actual de la producción de panela granulada Fuente: ​Jaime Aguirre “Gerente de la Empresa”

Luego de realizar la tabulación se logró determinar que el error promedio en la producción de panela granulada es del 2.7435%, este porcentaje será un parámetro que se deberá considerar y disminuir en la construcción de la máquina.

CAPÍTULO 3

3.

ESTUDIO Y SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA

3.1.

INTRODUCCIÓN

El diseño mecánico de la máquina será una parte fundamental para el buen funcionamiento ya que está compuesto de distintas estructuras, las mismas que actuaran en secuencia y un mal dimensionamiento o diseño de alguna de éstas afectará a todo el proceso.

La panela granulada será la materia prima, esta posee altos niveles de adherencia por lo que es conveniente evacuarla rápida y completamente. El soporte deberá resistir a la panela y reducir las oscilaciones de la estructura para así reducir un cálculo erróneo en las celdas de carga.

Una importante consideración para el diseño será la del espacio físico que se dispone para la estructura de la máquina.

La máquina será capaz de producir un pesaje de 60 unidades tanto en presentaciones de 1lb como de 1 kg.

El control se realizará mediante un sistema electro-neumático controlado por un PLC (Controlador Lógico Programable) y variadores de velocidad para los motores.

De igual manera ésta máquina cumplirá con las normas legales, de seguridad e higiene.

Las partes mecánicas que se construirán e implementaran son: ●

Sistema Dosificador.

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Sistema Formador de Funda.

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Sistema de Arrastre de Papel.

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Sistema de Almacenamiento de Panela.

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Sistema de Compuerta de Distribución.

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Sistema Pesado.

Una vez determinados los parámetros mecánicos se debe tener en cuenta los parámetros de diseño, los escogidos son:

Eficiencia.- ​Este parámetro se ha tomado en cuenta ya que la máquina debe trabajar como conjunto debiéndose adaptar una pieza exactamente a la otra teniendo en cuenta que es un proceso continuo y si un elemento falla o no se acopla a todo el diseño se produce un retraso en la producción.

Manufactura.-​Este aspecto es muy importante ya que si la pieza seleccionada es muy difícil o rara de manufacturar en el país, en el momento que ésta necesite un cambio será más difícil encontrarla y por lo tanto la producción se detendrá por más tiempo significando esto pérdidas considerables.

Reemplazo de Componentes​.- Se decidió tomar en cuenta este parámetro ya que al momento que un componente de los que se seleccionaron necesite mantenimiento o falla, su desmontaje y cambio deberá ser rápido, considerando que al trabajar en la industria alimenticia el producto no puede estar mucho tiempo en contacto al medio ambiente.

Costo.- ​Quizá es el factor más importante en la máquina ya que no solo se debe tomar en cuenta en el diseño sino en el mantenimiento y operación.

Se debe tomar en cuenta el Costo vs Beneficio y construir una máquina que pueda competir con las ya existentes, es decir de menor valor pero de características similares.

En la siguiente tabla se muestra como establecer las prioridades en el diseño basándose en “El Método de Criterios Ponderados”, el que menciona una confrontación entre cada parámetro con los restantes.

Se asignará el valor de 1 en el cuadro cuando el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea superior al que se encuentra en el de la columna, el valor de 0,5 en el cuadro que el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea igual al que se encuentra en el de la columna y el valor de 0 en el cuadro en que el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea inferior al que se encuentra en el de la columna. Riba (2009, pág. 20)

Parámetros

Eficiencia

Eficiencia

Manufactura

Reemplazo de Componentes

Costo

Suma+1

Ponderación [A]

1

1

1

4

0,381

0,5

0,5

2,5

0,238

0

2

0,190

2

0,190

10,5

1,000

Manufactura

0,5

Reemplazo de Componentes

0,5

0,5

Costo

0

0,5

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.1. ​Parámetros con ponderación en selección de elementos Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) 3.1.

SISTEMA DOSIFICADOR

Dosificar es llenar cada uno de los envases con la misma cantidad de producto.

3.1.1.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR VOLUMEN

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA así se disminuye la función de la máquina, ya que en un sólido el volumen tiene grandes variaciones dependiendo del proceso de producción.

Esta máquina posee una estructura de almacenamiento (tolva) la que mantiene al producto justo antes del almacenamiento, debajo de la misma se

encuentra un plato con los vasos de distribución accionados por un motor el que puede variar su velocidad y por lo tanto la producción. Ortiz (pág. 292)

Ventajas El sistema de control con menor error ya que no existen factores externos que impidan la dosificación. ●

Eficiencia aceptable ya que tiene varios vasos en un mismo plato giratorio.

●

Fiabilidad respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.

●

Fácil Manufactura.

Desventajas

3.1.2.

●

Retraso en la producción al cambiar el tipo de envase para la dosificación.

●

Menos versatilidad de la máquina ya que se limita al tipo de producto que pudiese empacarse.

●

Costo elevado de materiales y mano de obra, tamaño considerable.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR TIEMPO

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

La principal característica de este tipo de máquinas es la rapidez de producción, empleada principalmente en el área de snacks en dosificaciones de 30gr. la rapidez de producción oscila entre 180 a 200 fundas por minuto.

Esta máquina utiliza la gravedad, el producto almacenado en la tolva desciende a un tubo de dosificación directamente utilizando para el control variadores de velocidad que tienen un buen comportamiento para trabajo intermitente por periodos cortos de tiempo. La variación de peso que se obtiene con este sistema de dosificación está en un rango aceptable para la mayor parte de productos que lo utilizan.

Ventajas ●

Mayor versatilidad, puesto que pueden empacarse diferentes productos en una misma máquina.

●

Gran velocidad de producción.

●

Fácil operación.

Desventajas

3.1.3.

●

El sistema de control debe ser más exhaustivo y cuidadoso.

●

Costos de adquisición elevados.

●

Sistema de control complejo en la programación y calibración.

DOSIFICACIÓN POR TORNILLO

TERCERA ALTERNATIVA

Es el método más común para dosificación de productos en polvo como harina, azúcar, condimentos, leche en polvo, bebidas instantáneas, etc.

Esta máquina tiene una característica inconfundible en la que el tornillo sin fin se encuentra dentro de la tolva el mismo que es acoplado a una caja de sujeción y al momento de girar en sus espiras realiza la tarea de dosificar, este es movido por un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un motoreductor controlando así también la velocidad de producción. Bonilla (2009, pág. 10)

Ventajas ●

Fiabilidad con respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.

●

Fácil operación.

●

Costos de adquisición moderada.

●

Facilidad de reemplazo y manufactura de elementos.

Desventajas ●

Rendimiento moderado.

●

Menos versatilidad de la máquina ya que tiene determinados productos para dosificar.

3.1.4.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA.

Primera alternativa.-

Dosificación por Volumen Segunda alternativa.Dosificación por Tiempo Tercera alternativa.Dosificación por Tornillo

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

0,5

Total

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

1

0,5

2,5

0,417

0

1

0,166

2.5

0,417

6

1,000

1

Tabla 3.2. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0

0

1

0,167

0

2

0,333

3

0,500

6

1,000

1

Total

Tabla 3.3. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0

0

1

0,166

0,5

2,5

0,417

2,5

0,417

6

1,000

0.5

Total

Tabla 3.4. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0

0

1

0,167

1

3

0,500

2

0,333

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.5. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema de dosificación) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,159

0,047

0.031

0,032

0,269

3

2da Alternativa

0,063

0,079

0.079

0,095

0,316

2

3era Alternativa

0,159

0,119

0.079

0,063

0.42

1

Tabla 3.6. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema de dosificación).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Tercera Alternativa​-​Dosificación por Tornillo​.

3.1.

SISTEMA FORMADOR DE FUNDA

Aquí se seleccionará la forma de hacer el envase para la panela granulada.

3.1.1.

ANILLO DE MOLDEO

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Se aplica a sistemas que puedan utilizar material de empaque muy resistente a las deformaciones como el cartón para luego obtener un envase de tipo tetra pack.

El material de empaque pasa por el anillo tomando una forma cilíndrica y luego ser llenado según el empaque para dar la forma.

Ventajas ●

Se puede empacar de manera que el envase quede paralelepípeda.

●

Se adapta a cualquier método para deslizar el material de empaque.

Desventajas

3.1.2.

●

Poca versatilidad solo para líquidos.

●

Papel de empaque costoso.

CUELLO CIRCULAR

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

Se aplica a la mayoría de sistemas de formación de fundas para empaque.

Éste tipo de cuello posee 3 secciones la del ingreso por donde se suministra el material para el empacado, el tubo formador es la sección donde el papel ha tomado una forma cilíndrica, y consta de un traslape que permite una formación para un sellado vertical. Ulma (2012)

Ventajas

●

Fácil manufacturación.

●

Se adapta a cualquier método para deslizar el material de empaque.

●

Permite un fácil deslizamiento del papel de empaque.

Desventajas

●

Son utilizados únicamente para envases tipo almohadilla.

3.1.3.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA.

Primera alternativa.-

Cuello Rectangular Segunda

alternativa.-

Cuello Circular

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.7. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0

1

0,133

2

0,667

3

1,000

1

Total

Tabla 3.8. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo d Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.9. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Total

0,5

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

Tabla 3.10. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Parámetros

Eficiencia

Manufactura

Reemplazo de

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

Componentes [AxD] [AxB]

[AxC]

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,1905

0,032

0.095

0,095

0,4125

2

2da Alternativa

0,1905

0,158

0.095

0,095

0,5385

1

Tabla 3.11. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema formador de funda) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Segunda Alternativa​-​Cuello Circular.

3.2.

SISTEMA DE ARRASTRE DE PAPEL

Aquí se puede determinar el sistema que va a utilizar para deslizar el papel de empaque.

El material para el empacado se ubica generalmente en la parte trasera de la máquina, el mismo que es guiado hasta el formador por rodillos; la principal función de estos es tener tensado el papel y así evitar arrugas y desalineaciones al momento de llegar al siguiente proceso.

Para que el papel siga un proceso continuo es necesario aplicar una tracción de arrastre, es decir estirar el papel para que cuando una funda esté concluida de manera inmediata pase a la siguiente etapa.

3.2.1.

ARRASTRE POR TORNILLOS

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Este arrastre se realiza uniendo los rodillos al tubo formador los que son activados por un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un motoreductor.

Los rodillos deberán estar con una cubierta antideslizante sea esta de caucho o silicón con el fin de no perder tracción y evitar desalineamientos.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de desmontar

●

Evita errores de tracción

Desventajas ●

Costo elevado.

●

Área de contacto mínima con el papel de empaque.

●

Puede dañar al papel de empaque si existe mucha fricción al momento de estirar.

3.2.2.

ARRASTRE POR MECANISMO DE SELLADO

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

Este sistema se ubica junto a las mordazas de sellado horizontal, es decir, una vez que el papel este en posición, las mordazas horizontales sellan con un mecanismo que es activado por un pistón, mientras éste se encuentre abierto sellará y cuando cambie de efecto ha cerrado, el mecanismo sujeto a ejes arrastra el papel, durante este proceso las mordazas se abren y cortan el papel de empaque estando listas para un nuevo ciclo.

Ventajas ●

Vida útil corta.

●

Realización de dos procesos a la vez, sellado y arrastre del papel.

Desventajas ●

Construcción difícil.

●

Sincronización compleja de todo el sistema.

●

Constante mantenimiento debido a la fricción que se genera en los dos sistemas.

3.2.3.

ARRASTRE POR BANDAS

TERCERA ALTERNATIVA Este arrastre es similar al de rodillos con la diferencia que las bandas ahora ocupan una mayor superficie de contacto con el papel evitando así la presión en una sola zona y evitando dañar al papel.

Este proceso se realiza utilizando un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un moto reductor los mismos que deberán tener engranajes para acoplar a las cadenas de distribución antideslizantes.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de desmontar.

●

Evita errores de tracción.

●

Contacto con la superficie a arrastrar.

Desventajas ●

Costo elevado.

●

Dificultad de controlar y calibrar.

3.3.4. SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA. Primera alternativa.-

Arrastre por r

Segunda alternativa.-

Arrastre por mecanismo de sellado Tercera alternativa.-

Arrastre por bandas

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

0

Total

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

1

1

3

0,500

0

1

0,167

2

0,333

6

1,000

1

Tabla 3.12. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema arrastre de papel) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Manufactura

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1era Alternativa

3era Alternativa

1

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

1

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0,5

2,5

0,417

0

1

0,166

2,5

0,417

6

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.13. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema de arrastre) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0

3era Alternativa

0,5

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

1

0,5

2,5

0,417

0

1

0,166

2,5

0,417

6

1,000

1

Total

Costo

Tabla 3.14. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema arrastre de papel) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [E]

1era Alternativa

0

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

0,5

0,5

1,5

0,250

1

3

0,500

1,5

0,250

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.15. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema de arrastre de papel) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,190

0,099

0.079

0,079

0.447

1

2da Alternativa

0,063

0,040

0.031

0,031

0,165

3

3era Alternativa

0,127

0,099

0.079

0,079

0,384

2

Tabla 3.16. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema de arrastre de papel).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Primera Alternativa-Arrastre por rodillos.

3.4.

SISTEMA DE ALMACENAMIENTO DE PANELA

La capacidad de almacenamiento de la tolva está dada por los parámetros siguientes: La altura del espacio físico donde reposara la máquina será de 4m, es decir, que la altura máxima de la máquina será de 3m para que exista facilidad al momento de distribuir la materia prima a la tolva.

La cantidad de panela que podrá ser empacada depende de la producción diaria de la empresa que es de 1200kg.

El operario cada 4 horas tendrá que retirar una parada de panela de 200kg que es la producción máxima, se estima un secado en los hornos mínimo de 4 horas.

3.4.1.

TOLVA CUADRADA

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Se puede utilizar soldando sus extremos atornillando para juntar sus partes.

Está formada por un cuadrado metálico y en la parte inferior una estructura piramidal cortada en su salida.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de reparar.

●

Facilidad para soldar las paredes.

Desventajas

3.4.2.

●

Mayor área de sueldas

●

Compactación del producto almacenado en las esquinas.

TOLVA CÓNICA

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

Esta tolva metálica es utilizada con una cubierta lisa generalmente para almacenar cereales y granulados.

Esta tolva está conformada por una parte cilíndrica superior y una cónica inferior que es por donde cae el producto. Tiene únicamente 3 sueldas para su conformación.

Ventajas ●

Vida útil corta.

●

Realizar dos procesos a la vez, sellado y arrastre del papel.

Desventajas ●

Construcción compleja.

●

Sincronización compleja de todo el sistema.

●

Constante mantenimiento debido a la fricción que se genera en los 2 sistemas.

3.4.3.

TOLVA OCTAGONAL

TERCERA ALTERNATIVA

Utilizado para almacenamiento de grandes cantidades de producto, es decir, cuando las presiones son muy grandes, de los silos o tolvas es el que más carga resiste.

Está formada por un octágono metálico y en la parte inferior una estructura piramidal cortada en su salida.

Ventajas ●

Facilidad de manufactura.

●

Fácil de reparar.

●

Facilidad para soldar las paredes.

Desventajas ●

Excesivas área de sueldas

●

Mucha compactación del producto almacenado en las esquinas.

3.4.4.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA.

Primera alternativa.-

Tolva rectangular Segunda

alternativa.-

Tolva cónica Tercera

alternativa.-

Tolva octogonal

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

0,5

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

0

0,5

1,5

0,250

1

3

0,500

1,5

0,250

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.17. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0,5

3era Alternativa

0,5

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0.5

0,5

2

0,333

0,5

2

0,333

2

0,333

6

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.18. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

0.5

3era Alternativa

0,5

Total

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0,5

0,5

2

0,333

0,5

2

0,333

2

0,333

6

1,000

0,5

Tabla 3.19. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema de Almacenamiento de panela) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

1

3era Alternativa

0

2da Alternativa

3era Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0

1

2

0,333

1

3

0,500

1

0,167

6

1,000

0

Total

Tabla 3.20. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,095

0,079

0.063

0,063

0,300

2

2da Alternativa

0,19

0,079

0.063

0,095

0,427

1

3era Alternativa

0,095

0,079

0.063

0,032

0.269

3

Tabla 3.21. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema de almacenamiento de panela).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Segunda Alternativa-Tolva Cónica.

3.5.

SISTEMA DE LA COMPUERTA DE DISTRIBUCIÓN

La compuerta de distribución instalada en la salida de la tolva es una estructura que sirve de conexión con los diferentes procesos del pesado por lo que ésta debe tener un correcto aislamiento para no interrumpir en el proceso o peor aún en contaminación de la panela.

La eficacia de una compuerta está dada en su capacidad de sellar y cortar rápidamente el paso de la panela granulada y a la vez tener una apertura suave y que pueda ayudar a una dosificación graduada en complemento con el giro del tornillo sin fin y así tener un menor desgaste mecánico de la estructura metálica debido a grandes golpes o sacudones.

3.5.1.

APERTURA NEUMÁTICA

PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA

Se aplica a sistemas autómatas, la apertura es automática e inmediata, no es recomendada a altas presiones ya que las bisagras de la compuerta estarían sometidas a grandes presiones y reducirían su vida útil.

Su funcionamiento es mediante un cilindro neumático de doble efecto el mismo que es adaptado en el extremo de la compuerta permitiendo en un estado abrir y en el otro cerrar la compuerta. El cilindro está controlado desde un PLC, éste ordena a la electroválvula abrir o cerrar al cilindro.

Ventajas ●

Apertura inmediata.

●

Facilidad en el cambio de la pieza.

●

Fácil Manufacturación.

●

Fácil de desmontar.

Desventajas ●

Costo Elevado.

3.5.2.

APERTURA NEUMÁTICA DESLIZANTE

SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA

El sistema de apertura puede soportar mayores presiones al tener un apoyo fijo para la compuerta.

Este sistema acopla al vástago del cilindro neumático a un extremo de la compuerta y ésta a su vez se encuentra en dos encarriladores que ayudan a que no se produzca una desalineación y soportar presiones altas.

Ventajas ●

Fácil manufacturación.

●

Soporta presiones altas.

●

Fácil desmontaje.

Desventajas ●

Mucha fricción por tanto constante mantenimiento y lubricación.

●

Costo Elevado.

3.5.3.

SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA

Primera alternativa.-

Apertura neumática.

Segunda alternativa.-

Apertura neumática deslizante.

Eficiencia

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [B]

0

1

0,333

2

0,667

3

1,000

1

Total

Tabla 3.22. ​Evaluación de parámetro Eficiencia (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Manufactura

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [C]

0,5

1

0,5

2

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.23. ​Evaluación de parámetro Manufactura (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Reemplazo de Componentes

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [D]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

0,5

Total

Tabla 3.24. ​Evaluación de parámetro Reemplazo de componentes (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Costo

1era Alternativa

1era Alternativa

2da Alternativa

Total

0,5

2da Alternativa

Suma+1

Ponderación [E]

0,5

1,5

0,5

1,5

0,5

3

1,000

Tabla 3.25. ​Evaluación de parámetro Costo (Sistema compuerta de distribución) Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Parámetros

Eficiencia [AxB]

Manufactura [AxC]

Reemplazo de Componentes [AxD]

Costo

Suma

Prioridad

[AxE]

1era Alternativa

0,127

0,119

0.095

0,095

0,436

2

2da Alternativa

0,254

0,119

0.095

0,095

0,563

1

Tabla 3.26. ​Conclusiones de Selección de elementos (Sistema compuerta de distribución).

Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la ​Segunda Alternativa-Apertura neumática deslizante​.

Nota: ​Este sistema será utilizado tanto para la distribución en la tolva como en la del sistema de pesado.

CAPÍTULO 4

4.

DISEÑO, CÁLCULO Y SELECCIÓN DE ELEMENTOS MECÁNICOS

Luego de seleccionar la alternativa más adecuada en el capítulo anterior se procede a detallar las alternativas seleccionadas ya que estas permitirán el funcionamiento eficiente de la máquina, cabe mencionar que estas alternativas resultaron después de agotar una serie de opciones incorrectas.

4.1.

CÁLCULO DE LA TOLVA

Partiendo de la fórmula:

=

Dónde: V ​= Volumen total d= ​densidad del producto M= masa del producto

4.1.1.

DENSIDAD DE LA PANELA

En la etapa final de la elaboración de la panela (batido) las mieles son agitadas, cuando se ha alcanzado el punto y son sacadas de la hornilla, para cambiar la textura y estructura con el fin de hacerles perder su capacidad de adherencia.

En un recipiente llamado “batea” con la panela en estado líquido es atendida por obreros llamados batidores, quienes agitan constantemente mediante una especie de grandes espátulas llamadas "mecedores", con el tiempo el producto se va aclarando, luego parece que fuera a hervir y finalmente se seca. Este proceso es un agitado intensivo e intermitente de las mieles durante unos 10 a 15 minutos.

Al contacto con aire, los cristales de la sacarosa crecen en las mieles, adquiriendo porosidad y al enfriarse se convierten en un sólido compacto, llamado panela; la

densidad de las mieles baja de ​1.5 a 1.34

en la panela. Silos (2007, pág. 60)

d

​ ​1340

1.34

4.1.2.

MASA DE PANELA

La máquina trabajará según las exigencias de la empresa que son empacar 200kg/h cada cuatro horas, es decir la tolva tendrá una capacidad de 200kg.

4.1.3.

DIMENSIONAMIENTO DE LA TOLVA

M

200kg g

d

1.34 cm​"

kg ​ ​1340

"

m​

Figura 4.1. ​Tolva Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Ecuación 4.1 g kg

​ ​1340

"

m​

1.34 cm​"

M V

​

g

200kg V

V

1340

0,149m​"

Cálculo para el cilindro Debido al espacio físico se tomará un valor aleatorio de la altura del cilindro de la tolva de 0.60cm ya que esta sumada el valor de la parte inclinada del cilindro irá sobre la estructura de la máquina y la altura total no deberá sobrepasar los 3m.

Para seleccionar el valor de inicio del diámetro superior del cilindro se tomará aleatoriamente para posteriormente comprobar si todos los valores de los distintos parámetros se ajustan a los valores aleatorios, caso contrario se cambiará el valor aleatorio de altura o diámetro o los dos. Con lo antes expuesto se ha tomado un valor aleatorio de diámetro 0.50m.

Valores aleatorios h r

0.60m ​d 0.25m

0.50m

Figura 4.2.​Tolva Parte Cilíndrica Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca)

Ecuación 4.2 V​ ( )*+ × -​.​/× 01 V​

( )*+ × 2.34 .​​ /× 2.52

V ​

( )2.6678

Dónde: V( Volumen del cilindro​ ​π 3.416 r radio del cilindro​ ​h altura del cilindro Ecuación 4.3 ​ V ​ )​ A B​V ​( V​ ​A )​V −V ​( V A )0.149m​" ​− 0.1178m​" V A )0.03145m​" V

Dónde: V A

volumen de la parte inclinada de la tolva

Nota: ​empleando los valores escogidos aleatoriamente se ha obtenido resultados que se han acoplado a los límites del diseño por lo que se puede afirmar que son correctos.

Cálculo de la Tolva Para el diseño de la tolva en la parte inferior de la misma manera se debe emplear un valor aleatorio acorde a los valores del espacio físico y sobre todo con los que anteriormente se habían utilizado, se tiene:

rs radio superior antes dimensionado 0.05 m

0.25 m​ ​ri

radio inferior ahora dimensionado

M

Ecuación 4.4 r J- K radio aproximado

N O P Q 3

M2.34B2.24Q

r​

J- K

r J- K

3

0.15m =

Entonces tenemos: V ​ ( )*+ ×-RSTUV​.​/ ×​ h

Despejando h se tiene:

h

W​

1PX

3 J- K

+ "

0.03145m​ h

π ∗ 0.15m3

0.445m ​

Con el cálculo anterior se obtiene la altura de la tolva, al unirle al cilindro se obtiene la altura final del depósito para la panela.

La comprobación que los cálculos son los correctos es demostrar si el ángulo de inclinación de la tolva es mayor a 25, significa que el producto puede deslizarse con facilidad. A continuación se realiza el cálculo del ángulo.

0.445m Ecuación 4.5 tan θ ​

0[

-NB-P

tan θ

θ

4.1.4.

0.25m + 0.05m

65.79

SELECCIÓN DE METAL PARA LA ELABORACIÓN DE LA TOLVA

El material seleccionado fue el acero AISI 304, ya que para trabajar con alimentos en el país únicamente existen dos tipos de aceros que son el AISI 314 y el AISI 304 siendo el último el más común y por lo tanto el más económico. Éste acero se puede encontrar en grosores que van desde 1mm, Se seleccionó el de 2mm de grosor ya que el proceso de soldadura en el caso de la de 1mm es de mayor complejidad y con mayor índice de error, en el de 2mm se puede realizar la soldadura por el interior y exterior de la tolva. Goodfellow (2008, p.1)

4.1.5.

CÁLCULO DE MOTOR PARA LA DOSIFICACIÓN DE LA PANELA

Considerando un factor de servicio del motor de 2,5 por las constantes aceleración y un rendimiento de un 80% se tiene la siguiente ecuación:

El motor que se seleccionará será uno de 0.5 hp ya que no existe uno de la magnitud dimensionada, se aproxima al inmediato superior que existe en el mercado.

4.2.

SISTEMA DE DOSIFICACIÓN

El material seleccionado es el mismo de la tolva.

Teniendo en cuenta que la dimensión de salida de la tolva que tiene un diámetro de 0.1m se ha tomado en cuenta los siguientes factores:

●

Evitar que la panela granulada tenga contacto con elementos mecánicos como rodamientos, que el deslazamiento sea más friccionado.

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso, para obtener una factibilidad aceptable.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

Una vez dados los factores a tomar en cuenta se propone una compuerta tipo válvula de alivio la misma que constará de las siguientes partes:

1.

Es un cuello de recepción el mismo que irá acoplado a la tolva evitando el desperdicio de panela.

2.

Es la parte de la válvula de alivio que se encargue de guiar la compuerta y tendrá la función de carcasa protectora, evitando el contacto al medio ambiente, al final constará de dos topes soldados, los que se instalarán por seguridad para evitar deformación de la válvula.

3.

Es la lámina de sellado de la válvula, misma que estará accionada por un cilindro neumático.

4.

Es un tubo de comunicación entre el sistema de distribución y el sistema de pesaje.

Nota: ​Las medidas de este sistema están en el plano de la máquina.

4.2.1. SELECCIÓN DE UN CILINDRO NEUMÁTICO PARA LA COMPUERTA DE DISTRIBUCIÓN.

Para la selección se debe tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes: ●

La fuerza con la que debe trabajar el cilindro.

●

Presión de trabajo del compresor a utilizar, en este caso fue destinado por la empresa es uno de 2 HP y 120 PSI, que cumple con los requerimientos del sistema.

●

La fuerza de rozamiento para el compresor detallado anteriormente puede ir de 3% a 20%, se tomó un rozamiento del 10%

Cálculo de la fuerza.

En la tolva actúan fuerzas una de empuje hacia abajo que es la del peso de 200Kg y dos en respuesta la que actúa para tener cerrada la compuerta y una de rozamiento.

Ecuación 4.15 F

F- + F

F

F − F-

Neumática (2009, p.1 )

Dónde: Fc

= Fuerza que necesita la compuerta. F

= Fuerza que ejerce

la panela.

Fr = Fuerza de rozamiento que hace la panela sobre las paredes de la tolva y evita su descenso brusco, éste se podrá ver en las siguientes tablas, dependiendo de la densidad, en este caso se encuentra entre la clase 4 y 5, por lo tanto se seleccionará la clase 5, que será de 0.65.

Reemplazando en la ecuación 4.15 los valores de las tablas 1 y 2 se tiene: F

F − F-

F

200kg − MF ∗ uQ

F 200Kg − M200kg ∗ .65Q​ ​F F =70kg​ ​F Fn

200kg − 130kg =

Con los resultados obtenidos se aplica en la fórmula de neumática:

Ecuación 4.16 Fl

MA ∗ PQ − Fr

Neumática (2009, p. 1) Dónde:

Fn = Fuerza neumática necesaria. A= Área del émbolo P= Presión promedio a utilizar se utilizó 90 = 6.2 bares Fr = Fuerza de rozamiento en el cilindro va de 3 a 20% de la fuerza en este diseño se ha considerado una fuerza de rozamiento de 10%

Reemplazando los valores obtenidos en la Ecuación 4.16 70 MA ∗ 6.2baresQ − M70 ∗ 0.1Q Ecuación 4.17 Neumática (2009, p. 1)

{ ∗+

z ​

|

En la selección del cilindro neumático se elegirá uno de 4cm de diámetro ya que en el mercado no existe del diámetro calculado, la carrera será de 10 cm ya que es la distancia del diámetro inferior de la tolva.

4.3.

MATERIAL DEL SISTEMA DE PESAJE

Al ser la tolva del acero AISI 304 que es el óptimo para alimentos y al ser común en el país, se escogió el mismo material para el sistema de pesaje.

4.3.1.

SISTEMA DE PESAJE

Este cajón será el encargado de sostener la panela para su pesaje una vez que caiga de la tolva y pase por el sistema de distribución.

Para dimensionar éste sistema se debe tomar en cuenta los siguientes aspectos: ●

La masa máxima que debe entrar en el sistema sobredimensionado para que entre el 150% es decir 1.5kg.

●

Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con la salida del sistema de distribución, entrada sistema de pesaje mayor al sistema de distribución.

●

Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con el tubo dosificador, entrada al tubo dosificador mayor a la salida sistema de pesaje.

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

●

Mantener la tendencia de los sistemas anteriores que son cilíndricos. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados

se tiene:

Utilizando la Ecuación 4.1 se tiene:

Volumen requerido para 1.5kg. m V d

6.4 ​ _ ​

V

6"|2

0.00112m​"

V

Se calcula el volumen con las medidas propuestas, para comprobar que el sistema tenga la capacidad para 1.5 kg.

Para el cálculo del sistema se toma en cuenta la salida del sistema de distribución que es 0.11m y también se continuará con los sistemas de forma cilíndrica.

Las dimensiones utilizando la Ecuación 4.2 serán entonces de: V(

Teniendo el

​‚

Mπ ∗ r​3​Q ∗ h

​necesario para los 1.5kg que será de V= 0.00112 ​ƒ​"​así como

el radio que será 0.065m que supera al radio de salida del sistema de distribución.

Reemplazando y despajando la Ecuación 4.2 se tiene: 0.00112m​" ​Mπ ∗ M0.065mQ​3​Q ∗ h m​3

0.00112m​" 0.01327m​3​ ​h 0.084m Una vez detallados los factores a tomar en cuenta se propone una compuerta tipo válvula de alivio la misma que constará de las siguientes partes: h

​

Será un cuello de recepción el mismo que irá acoplado a la salida del sistema dosificador evitando el desperdicio de panela.

1.

Cilindro de admisión.

2.

La parte de la válvula de alivio que se encargue de guiar la compuerta y tendrá la función de carcasa protectora, evitando el contacto al medio ambiente. Al final constará de dos topes soldados. Los mismos que se instalarán por seguridad para evitar una deformación de la válvula.

3.

La lámina de sellado de la válvula, que estará accionada por un cilindro neumático.

4.

Una reducción de la salida del sistema de pesado ya que el sistema de despacho de panela debe ser de diámetro menor ya que únicamente sirve como transportador de la panela a su envase y de esta manera se ahorra en material mejorando la factibilidad.

5.

Un tubo de comunicación entre el sistema de pesado y el sistema de despacho.

Cabe destacar que debajo de la parte 3 de este sistema estarán colocadas las celdas de carga las mismas que estarán unidas a la estructura de la máquina.

Nota: ​Las medidas de este sistema están en el plano de la máquina.

4.3.2.

SELECCIÓN DE UN CILINDRO NEUMÁTICO PARA EL SISTEMA DE PESAJE.

Para la selección se debe tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes: ●

La fuerza con la que debe trabajar el cilindro.

●

Presión de trabajo del compresor a utilizar, en este caso fue destinado por la empresa es uno de 2 HP y 120 PSI, que cumple con los requerimientos del sistema.

●

La fuerza de rozamiento para el compresor detallado anteriormente puede ir de 3% a 20%, se tomó un rozamiento del 10%

El sistema estará soportando un peso de 1.5 kg máximo de panela más el del metal utilizado para el sistema; ya que los sensores de peso se ubicarán bajo la estructura.

Tomando en cuenta las fuerzas que son la de panela F1= 1.5kg y la de la estructura del sistema F2= 2kg, la fuerza total será Fn = 3.5 kg.

En la selección del cilindro neumático se seleccionará uno de 3.2cm de diámetro ya que en el mercado no existe del diámetro calculado, la carrera será de 20 cm que es la distancia para montar la estructura.

4.4.

SISTEMA DE DESPACHO

Al ser la tolva del acero AISI 304 que es el óptimo para alimentos y ser el más común en el país. El cuello formador y el tubo dosificador también serán de ese material.

4.4.1.

TUBO DISTRIBUIDOR

Factores a tomar en cuenta para el diseño para el diseño del tubo dosificador: ●

Ancho total del papel de empaque 0.40m.

●

Tomar en cuenta el sellado vertical, por lo que se designará un centímetro a cada extremo del tubo siendo este en total 0.02m.

●

El largo será capaz de permitir que la funda se forme y posteriormente sea sellada horizontalmente en este.

●

Debe estar sobre el nivel del cuello formador se adicionarán 3cm en esta parte.

●

Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con la salida del sistema de pesaje, entrada del tubo dosificador mayor que la salida del sistema de pesaje.

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

Con lo antes mencionado se tiene que: b 0.40m

Ecuación 4.18

D

b − sv π M0.40 – 0.02Qm

D π D M0.1219Qm 0.12m

La medida del diámetro obtenida es 0.12m para acoplarle al sistema de pesaje se aumentará y su diámetro final será 0.14m.

4.4.2.

CUELLO FORMADOR

Factores a tomar en cuenta para el diseño del cuello formador:

●

Ancho total del papel de empaque, diámetro 0,4m; por tal motivo la parte del cuello formador será de mayor longitud para que el papel calce por completo en la entrada al cuello formador.

●

El cuello una vez que tenga el ingreso de material de empaque, hará un molde para que dé horizontal pase al cilíndrico ayudado por un separador el mismo que servirá para dejar papel para el sellado vertical.

●

No tener partes cortantes que afecten al papel.

4.5.

SISTEMA ARRASTRE DE MATERIAL DE EMPAQUE

Este sistema tendrá rodillos montados sobre ejes los mismos que trasladarán el movimiento del motor mediante poleas.

Para el diseño tomará en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El movimiento de los ejes deberá ser contrario (sin un eje gira a la derecha el otro lo hará hacia la izquierda).

●

Se trasladará el movimiento del motor a un eje mediante poleas.

●

El eje que tenga la movilidad trasmitirá su movimiento al otro eje con poleas en forma de 8 o cruzadas.

●

El material de los rodillos deberá ser no dañino ni tóxico.

●

Los ejes de transmisión serán de acero 705.

●

El motor deberá estar a una distancia prudente del papel de empaque.

●

Los ejes se sujetaran sobre chumaceras inoxidables. Teniendo en cuenta los datos anteriormente

detallados se tiene:

1.

Rodillo el mismo que se maquinará en caucho por su coeficiente alto de rozamiento.

2.

Las chumaceras inoxidables que sostendrán el eje (se adquirirán de acuerdo al diámetro del eje que se calcule posteriormente).

3.

Una polea la que transmitirá por medio de bandas el movimiento del motor (se adquirirán de acuerdo al diámetro del eje que se calcule posteriormente y el tipo de banda que se seleccione).

4.

Eje de transmisión de acero 705 de 1 pulgada, este dará movimiento a los rodillos.

El motor que se seleccionará será uno de 0.5 hp ya que no existe uno de la magnitud que dimensionamos por lo que se aproxima a un superior que exista en el mercado.

4.5.1.

●

DISEÑO DEL EJE PARA EL SISTEMA DE ARRASTRE

Para el cálculo del eje se utilizará los valores antes obtenidos, teniendo en cuenta que al traspasar el torque del motor a la polea se forman fuerzas radiales en (z) y tangenciales en (y).

●

Estas fuerzas influirán también en el rodamiento para el cual dependiendo de la fuerza se calculará.

●

El segundo rodamiento de igual manera tendrá cargas tangenciales en (y) y radiales en (z), ya que únicamente el eje rodará sin una fuerza de empuje en (x).

●

Fuerza de arrastre del material, al arrastrar el material la fuerza se trasmite y se divide a cada polea, en este caso son 2 se divide para 2 fuerzas tangenciales (y) al eje. F= 2 Fpol; siendo F la fuerza del motor y Fpol la fuerza de las poleas de arrastre.

Teniendo en cuenta los parámetros antes mencionados se tiene:

Esta será la fuerza trasmitida del motor a la polea, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del engranaje se reemplaza los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.

Al tener descompuestas las fuerzas que actúan sobre la polea se procede a determinar los valores que actuarán sobre los rodillos.

Para lo cual se determina que: ●

La carga tangencial aplicada a la polea es la que da movimiento al eje, por tanto, será la fuerza que se tomará como válida para realizar la descomposición de la fuerzas en los rodillos.

●

Ésta será la fuerza trasmitida del motor a la polea, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del engranaje reemplazamos los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.

●

El torque será igual en la polea y en rodillo de trasferencia.

Ésta será la fuerza que se ha trasmitido al rodillo, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del rodillo se remplaza los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.

Una vez encontrados los valores de las fuerzas que actuarán sobre el eje se procede hacer sumatoria de fuerzas y encontrar las que actuarán sobre los rodamientos, teniendo en cuenta que la polea estará al inicio del eje en el punto C, los rodamientos estarán ubicados a 15 cm en el punto A y otro a 30cm del inicio del eje en el punto B, finalmente el rodillo de trasferencia de movimiento a 40cm en el punto D.

Teniendo los valores de las fuerzas que actĂşan sobre el eje, mediante un software se calcularĂĄ los valores de las fuerzas en los rodamientos y momentos.

Realizando el anĂĄlisis en el plano Y se tiene:

Una vez obtenidos los diagramas de momentos flectores se selecciona un material para el eje, en este caso será el AISI 1018 que posee las características siguientes:

En el primer diámetro no existe un momento de torsión ni de flexión pero si actúan las fuerzas tangenciales (Wt) y radiales (Wr) que son las que se tomará.

Se utiliza Kt= 2.5 porque se usa un escalón agudo.

4.6.

CÁLCULO DE LA ESTRUCTURA DE LA MÁQUINA

Para este cálculo de la estructura se procede a seleccionar los parámetros que son: ●

Las columnas serán excéntricas ya que se aplican cargas fuera del eje centroidal de la sección transversal de la columna.

●

Los extremos son Empotrados-Libres con K de 2.0 para valores teóricos y de 2.1 para valores prácticos, en este diseño se escogerá el de 2.1. Mott (2006, pág. 234)

●

Al observar el tamaño de la tolva se propone utilizar para la estructura un tubo cuadrado de 2 pulgadas hecho de acero AISI 1020

●

Serán cuatro columnas de 1.20 m o 47.24 pulgadas de largo.

Con los parámetros antes mencionados, la ecuación para poder ver si el tubo que se seleccionó soportará la carga a la que estará sometido es la siguiente:

Generadores de carga

Carga Aproximada

Panela

200 kg

Tolva

15 kg

Sistema de arrastre y dosificación

35 kg

Sistema de sellado

20 kg

Banda transportadora

15 kg

Tablero de control

15 kg

Motores

30kg

Total

330 kg = 726 lb 10​5

4.7.

TORNILLO SIN FIN

Este tornillo será el encargado de tener la panela en movimiento evitando su compactación y sobre todo hará una dosificación.

Para dimensionar este tornillo se debe tener en cuenta los siguientes aspectos: ●

La masa máxima que debe mover este tornillo 200kg.

●

El largo será de la altura de la tolva.

●

El cilindro de salida de la tolva es de 10 cm de diámetro y de alto 10cm.

●

Con la finalidad de usar como dosificador al tornillo sin fin, las espiras utilizarán la mayor cantidad del diámetro del cilindro de salida de la tolva siendo de 8cm

●

Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.

●

Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso, para así tener factibilidad aceptable.

●

Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.

●

Facilidad de limpieza.

● detallados se tiene:

Mantener la tendencia de los sistemas anteriores que son cilíndricos. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente

Nota: ​La reducción de velocidad del tornillo sin fin será por medio de poleas y un variador de velocidad dejando la velocidad final de 120 rpm para evitar calentamiento en el motor y mal funcionamiento.

Con los datos obtenidos se tiene que: Las espiras tendrán un diámetro de 8cm, 80% de la capacidad la tolva de salida de dosificación para evitar compactación.

Con la finalidad de reducir el esfuerzo del motor vs carga de panela, las espiras serán ubicadas a 30 grados.

Con la finalidad de reducir el esfuerzo del motor vs carga de panela, las espiras serán ubicadas a 10 cm una de otras.

5.

SISTEMA AUTOMATIZACIÓN Y CONTROL

Para el sistema de control se debe tener en cuenta los requerimientos de la empresa sobre la visualización y control para lo cual se debe tener presente los siguientes aspectos: ●

Tener en cuenta que el sistema mecánico ha sido dimensionado y diseñado de manera óptima utilizando materiales de alta calidad.

●

El sistema de control deberá utilizar componentes de marcas conocidas y de calidad, es decir, garantizadas.

●

Para seleccionar el cerebro del control que es el PLC, se debe tomar en cuenta compatibilidad del mismo con la HMI.

●

Selección de pesaje, 1libra o un kilo.

●

Buena sensibilidad al momento de pesaje.

●

Control de compuertas neumáticas.

●

Control de velocidad de motores.

Teniendo en cuenta los aspectos anteriores se tiene:

1.

2.

Para el control se utilizará componentes de la marca Siemens por ser una de las más confiables.

Para la selección de la pantalla se tomó en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

Visualización del avance del proceso en la pantalla táctil.

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Conteo de unidades terminadas.

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Visualización de unidades terminadas correctamente.

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Visualización de unidades erróneas.

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Despliegue de varias ventanas de selección.

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Controles Táctiles

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Botones de calibración de la máquina desde la pantalla

Tomando en cuenta los factores anteriores se seleccionó la HMI Simatic KTP600 Siemens (1996-2013, p.1) ya que cumple con los requerimientos de la empresa.

3.

Para la selección del PLC se tendrá en cuenta los siguientes parámetros: ●

Que posea un IP propio para la comunicación con la HMI.

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Posea comunicación profibus.

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Salidas rápidas.

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Entradas rápidas por interrupciones.

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La cantidad de procesos no limite la velocidad de respuesta.

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Posee controles PID.

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El control puede llegar al nivel máximo de la pirámide de control scada

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Posee gran cantidad de memoria para programar.

Que sea capaz de discretizar las señales rápidamente.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos antes mencionados se selecciona el PLC de la serie Simatic S7-1200 ya que estos son compatibles con la pantalla seleccionada, siendo de gama alta y uno de los más comunes y económicos de esta marca, es decir, que es fácil de encontrar en el país. Siemens (2009,p.2)

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Las salidas digitales a las electroválvulas 1 son las del cilindro de la compuerta de dosificación, que al ser de doble efecto necesitan una señal para cada movimiento sea de evacuación o de compresión.

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Las salidas digitales a las electroválvulas 2 son las del cilindro de la compuerta de dosificación, que al ser de doble efecto necesitan una señal para cada movimiento sea de evacuación o de compresión.

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La salida digital al Variador 1 es que dará movimiento al tornillo sin fin.

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La salida digital al Variador 2 es que dará movimiento al Sistema de arrastre.

Entradas Analógicas Celda de Carga Total

Salidas Analógicas

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Tabla 5.2. ​Análisis de entradas y salidas analógicas Fuente: ​Autor (Germán Vaca) ●

La Entrada Analógica que se usará es la de la celda de carga.

Una vez determinado el PLC y notando las entradas y salidas tanto analógicas como digitales se determina que: ●

Se deberá adquirir un módulo de expansión de entradas y salidas digitales ya que con las que viene el PLC son insuficientes, se seleccionará la expansión CPU 1212C de la Marca Siemens-Sinamic.

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SM122 para salidas digitales y SM1234 para entradas y salidas analógicas.

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Se deberá adquirir software de programación, el necesario para la programación de PLC de gama alta de SIEMENS Simatic que es el Tia portal v10.5.

5.1.

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El PLC se programará en Ladder.

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La HMI se configurará en modo SCADA.

SISTEMA DE DOSIFICACIÓN

En este sistema se controlará un motor, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento de giro al tornillo sin fin.

Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El motor seleccionado fue de 0.5 HP.

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El motor seleccionado es trifásico.

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El motor seleccionado es de la Marca Siemens.

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El motor deberá activarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

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El motor deberá desactivarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrado.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó un variador de velocidad para controlar las rpm. ●

El variador seleccionado es el Variador Sinamic G110 Siemens (2009, p.1) ya que es compatible con el motor seleccionado de 0.5 HP.

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Compatible con motores trifásicos.

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Entradas digitales para iniciar su operación.

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Es de la misma marca que el Motor.

5.2.

SISTEMA DE COMPUERTA DOSIFICADORA

En este sistema se controlará un cilindro neumático, el que es el encargado de dar el movimiento a la compuerta.

Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El cilindro neumático seleccionado se aplica 90PSI.

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El cilindro neumático seleccionado es de doble efecto.

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El cilindro neumático deberá abrirse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrada.

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El cilindro neumático deberá cerrarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó una electroválvula de doble efecto para la apertura o cierre de la compuerta dosificadora.

La electroválvula seleccionada es la AIRTAC 4V210-08 ya que: ●

Soporta las 90 PSI del cilindro neumático

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Trabajará a 24 voltios corriente continua.

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Es utilizada para cilindros de doble efecto

Nota: ​Cuando se utiliza sistemas neumáticos es recomendable usar un sistema de protección como es un filtro de aire y regulador de presión. En este caso se usará un sistema de filtro marca AIRTAG 10 Bares que soporta hasta 10 bares de presión.

5.3.

SISTEMA DE PESAJE

En este sistema se controlará un cilindro neumático, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento a la compuerta; además se deberá seleccionar una celda de carga de tracción.

Para seleccionar un controlador neumático se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El cilindro neumático seleccionado se aplica 90PSI.

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El cilindro neumático seleccionado es de doble efecto.

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El cilindro neumático deberá abrirse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrada.

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El cilindro neumático deberá cerrarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó una electroválvula de doble efecto para la apertura o cierre de la compuerta dosificadora.

La electroválvula seleccionada es la AIRTAC 4V210-08 ya que:

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Soporta las 90 PSI del cilindro neumático

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Trabajará a 24 voltios corriente continua.

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Es utilizada para cilindros de doble efecto.

Para seleccionar la celda de carga se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

La Celda de carga deberá ser de tracción.

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La Celda de carga deberá ser capaz de detectar mínimas variaciones.

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La Celda de carga no deberá ser de pesaje punto a punto, sino variable. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados

se seleccionó una Celda de Carga Pound Precision 5kg ya que: ●

Esta celda envía valores no punto a punto.

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Censa hasta 5kg por tanto el rango de error es menor a si se selecciona una de capacidad 100kg.

5.4.

SISTEMA DE ARRASTRE DE MATERIAL

En este sistema se controlará un motor, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento para el arrastre del material de empaque.

Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes: ●

El motor seleccionado fue de 0.5 HP.

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El motor seleccionado es trifásico.

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El motor seleccionado es de la Marca Siemens.

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El motor deberá activarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este abierta.

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El motor deberá desactivarse cuando la compuerta dosificadora este cerrado.

Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó un variador de velocidad para controlar las rpm.

El variador seleccionado es el Variador Sinamic G110 ya que: ●

Compatible con el motor seleccionado de 0.5 HP.

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Compatible con motores trifásicos.

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Entradas digitales para iniciar su operación.

El proceso inicia con un botón de encendido general, una vez que el sistema de niquelinas ha sido activado se revisa que estas estén calientes.

En la siguiente etapa se toma la señal de las niquelinas ésta da la señal mediante la entrada %I0.0, la cual activa el motor que controla el tornillo dosificador y al cilindro de la compuerta dosificadora.

Posteriormente se toma la señal de entrada del sensor de peso, la misma que se encuentra en la compuerta de pesaje; la que activará al cilindro del sistema de pesaje dejando salir el producto para su posterior empaque.

Una vez que la compuerta ha sido abierta se detiene al accionar

motor que controla el tornillo dosificador y a su vez al cilindro de la compuerta

dosificadora se expande.

El sistema de arrastre recibe una señal externa del sistema de sellado horizontal, el que indica la activación del motor que controla el sistema de arrastre.

5.5.

CONFIGURACIÓN DE LA PANTALLA TÁCTIL

Para la configuración de la HMI con el PLC y a su vez con la PC se deben tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes: ●

Determinar los IP del PLC y de la HMI.

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Contar con el software de programación y compilación.

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Tener un Cable de Ethernet para comunicar los elementos.

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Seleccionar las imágenes que se va a utilizar en la visualización.

Una vez cumplidos los requerimientos antes mencionados se procede a abrir el software TIA. ●

Se selecciona nuevo proyecto.

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Se elige el PLC y la HMI con la que se trabajará.

Una vez seleccionados los dispositivos se procede a seleccionar el número de ventanas y a ubicar los elementos tales como: texto, botones, imágenes, funciones, etc., arrastrándolos a la ventana que se desee.

5.5.1.

DISENO DE LAS VENTANAS DE LA HMI

La primera ventana en la visualización de la pantalla táctil es la siguiente:

En esta ventana se ha ubicado la información básica así como los botones que abren las siguientes ventanas: ●

Proceso Automático

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Proceso Manual

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Configuración

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Información

Las imágenes a utilizar en las ventanas de proceso automático y manual son las siguientes: La imagen siguiente demuestra todo el proceso visualizado en la HMI es la imagen tanto del proceso automático, así como de la ventana de proceso manual teniendo imágenes con animación y otras fijas.

En la tabla de valores tolva se muestra la cantidad de gramos que están entrando al sistema de pesado.

En la tabla de valores verificador se muestra la cantidad de gramos peso el sistema de verificación.

En la tabla de valores motor arrastre se muestra las rpm a las que se configuró que gire el sistema de arrastre de material de empaque.

En el botón variadores se muestra si se encuentra activo o no.

El indicador motor tornillo muestra si el motor que da el movimiento al tornillo sin fin está activo o no.

El indicador cierre muestra si el actuador neumático del sistema de dosificación esta expandido o contraído, por medio de las palabras on (expandido) y off (contraído).

El indicador pesaje muestra si el actuador neumático del sistema de pesaje esta expandido o contraído, por medio de las palabras on (expandido) y off (contraído).

El indicador motor arrastre muestra si el motor que da el movimiento al sistema de arrastre está activo o no.

5.5.2.

PROCESO MANUAL

La tercera ventana en la visualización de la pantalla táctil es la siguiente:

Figura 5.11. ​Pantalla de Información Fuente ​Software TIA La ventana contiene información de los distintos componentes que actúan y componen la máquina como temperatura, calibración del peso y rpm de los motores y así también los actuadores activos.

La diferencia de esta ventana a la anterior es que los distintos botones de los actuadores en la anterior ventana únicamente era de visualización y en esta ahora los botones están enlazados a variables en el PLC y permiten que los actuadores se activen o no, además selección de cantidades en los sensores de peso y la cantidad de rpm de los motores.

Los números ubicados bajo las tablas son utilizados para el despliegue de una ventana que contiene valores numéricos los mismos que se van a ingresar convirtiéndose en un setpoint de las cantidades en gramos límites a las que deberán medir los sensores de peso, dichos valores serán enviados al PLC desde HMI para su procesamiento.

Los números ubicados junto al indicador de motor de arrastre son utilizados para el despliegue de una ventana que contiene valores numéricos los mismos que se van a ingresar convirtiéndose en un setpoint de las cantidades de rpm a las que deberá trabajar el motor en el sistema de arrastre, dichos valores serán enviados al PLC desde HMI para su procesamiento.

Este botón está unido a una variable que va al PLC permitiendo que todos los valores de configuración vuelvan a cero y el programa reinicie todo.

5.6.

PROGRAMACIÓN

5.6.1.

PRINCIPAL

En esta parte del programa se observa un inicio almacenado en una memoria M0.0 así como se puede observar una memoria la misma que estará unida a la HMI en la que se selecciona el tipo de Proceso M1.4 el manual FC2 o el automático FC3.