PACK EXPO Las Vegas / Healthcare Packaging EXPO Show Daily 2017 - Monday by PMMI

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Show Daily SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

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NEWS BRIEF Trays stack for display A patent-pending, stackable club store tray with reinforced corner posts provides retailers with a new option for displaying entire pallets of shoppable product. Made from a one-piece blank, the design saves material and can be produced on Trayfecta G Series formers from Delkor Systems (Booth C-4340). With options for triangulated corner posts, stacking shoulders, fold-over rails and windows, the stackable tray offers an array of display configurations. SD

Bagger extends shelf life WeighPack Systems (Booth C-3614) introduces the Bingo Bagger for pre-made polyethylene or laminated wicketed bags up to 20 in. long, in pillow or gusseted configurations, with or without a zipper. To extend shelf life, bags can be vacuumed or gasflushed at the sealing station. Standard features include programmable logic controller, large color touchscreen and toolless bag adjustment. SD

Fill dry products Volumetric cup fillers from All-Fill (Booth C-1806) dispense dry free-flowing products such as beans, rice, pet food, candy and seeds. A set of interchangeable telescoping cups fine-tune fill weights. Adjustment occurs via a hand crank or can be automated. Maximum fill is 325 cubic in. (the size of a soccer ball). Fill rates range from 30–120 packs/min. SD

Conveyor fits tight space Pre-engineered, washdown-compatible Slim-Fit™ conveyor from Multi-Conveyor (Booth C-4416) simplifies product transfers, fits in tight spaces and changes without tools. Pin-pull approach allows the operator to remove the belt in seconds. A flip-up end tail maintains tension and tracking—even during maintenance. Other features include adjustable height (from 30–48 in.), easy-toremove transfer plate and mirror-like stainless steel finish. SD

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Welcome to Vegas!

12th edition of PELV promises to be the best ever.

n behalf of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby), welcome to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO. As the largest packaging show in North America this year, you will experience innovations from more than 2,000 exhibitors across nearly 900,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. As I prepare to retire as president and CEO of PMMI next year, I am amazed at the growth of this show since its launch in 1995 and the many cutting-edge technologies that have been introduced here. This year’s show is no exception. You will have an opportunity to look into the not-so-distant future of package delivery by experiencing the PACK EXPO Drone Demo—Packaging for the Last Mile (Booth N-645). These hourly (on the half-hour), live simulations will showcase

the speed and efficiency of delivering packages from an electric truck and unmanned drone to the consumer’s front door. Take advantage of the many educational opportunities. At the Innovation Stage (Booth C-1041, C-1045, C-1049 and N-601), free 30-minute sessions will inform you about key technology advances to move your business forward. The NextGEN Networking Fair this afternoon from 2–4 p.m. at the PMMI Education Pavilion (Booth S-8200) is an opportunity to mingle with future packaging leaders and potential new hires to improve your operation. Look for in-booth demonstrations by exhibitors and hear about the sustainable supply chain at the Reusable Packaging Learning Center (Booth S-7900). Learn about the latest in track-and-trace solutions, quality control, anticounterfeiting, filling and (Continued on page 4)

Utley keynotes PPWLN breakfast

Doobie Brothers play today

Complimentary event provides networking opportunities.

PACK gives BACK fundraiser supports hurricane relief efforts.

ana L. Utley, vice president, Caterpillar, Peoria, Illinois, discusses Dancing on the Glass Ceiling in her keynote address at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Room N-247. The breakfast is hosted by the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) (Room N-242). Utley will discuss the gender gap in the manufacturing workforce, share strategies for making the most of the abundant opportunities that exist for women in manufacturing and impart ideas for giving back. “A key factor in women’s advancement is creating effective networks and learning how to

ACK gives BACK™ returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO today at 4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The fundraising reception and concert, supported by title-level sponsor Rockwell Automation (Booth: Central Hall, Meeting Room N-116) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, features The Doobie Brothers. “I’m excited to have a band with their string of hits attached to the PACK EXPO brand and the PACK gives BACK event,” says Jim Pittas,

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NEWS BRIEF Achieve consistent weld quality Compact Branson DCX-F power supply from Emerson (Booth C-5222B) with five ultrasonic weld modes achieves consistent weld quality through closed-loop process control. Real-time feedback of weld-quality indicators and accurate output amplitude maximize weld consistency and minimize rejects regardless of package complexity. SD

Automation relies on Rockwell More than 700 machine builders on the show floor are showcasing machines automated by technology from Rockwell Automation (Booth: Central Hall, Meeting Room N-116) including independent cart technology, machine and production data visibility and safe integration of remote monitoring. SD

HPP line scales up Scalable design adds capacity to the AV-M highpressure processing (HPP) machine from Avure Technologies (Booth S-7244) as demand increases. With redesigned intensifiers, easier to maintain parts, large-diameter vessels and improved loadout, AV-M Series systems accommodate larger, bulky or oddshaped packages. The compact, flexible machines also reduce energy consumption by as much as 50% to lower operating costs. SD

Connectivity prevents defects Learn how connected inspection systems support Industry 4.0, enhance productivity and detect defects by providing actionable information. Presentations take place today and tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Mettler Toledo (Booth C-1814). Attendees receive a handout containing the salient points of the presentation and access to download a more detailed document, Unlocking Value with Product Inspection. SD

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Donations help hurricane victims PMMI members and PACK EXPO Exhibitors contribute to hurricane recovery.

generous contribution from Bosch Packaging Technology (Booth C-2800) New Richmond, Wisconsin, has pushed hurricane relief funds raised through www.pmmi.org/ we-care to more than $90,000. PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, will match funds up to $100,000. As the packaging and processing industry continues to support PMMI’s campaign for hurricane aid, the Bosch Community Fund raised the bar, pledging $50,000 to relief efforts at www.pmmi. org/we-care. “We at Bosch are very supportive of efforts to help propel the recovery, following the extensive destruction of these two hurricanes,” says Mike Mansuetti, president of Robert Bosch. “We are grateful to PMMI for matching donations, which allows Bosch’s contribution to go even further to assist the American Red Cross’ relief efforts.” In addition to the donation link, funds raised through today’s PACK gives BACK™ event, sponsored by Rockwell Automation (Booth: Central Hall, Meeting Room N-116) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featuring the legendary rock and roll band, The Doobie Brothers, also will be given to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts for victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. “In light of the devastating effects of both hurricanes, our industry has opened their hearts and checkbooks to aid recovery in Houston and Florida,” reports Chuck Yuska, CEO, PMMI. “Since announcing this year’s proceeds will go to hurricane relief, ticket sales to PACK gives BACK have soared,” he adds, noting, “With such widespread damage, the need for donations is greater than ever. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by these deadly storms, including PMMI members, customers and their families.” Donations still may be made onsite at the PMMI booth in the Central Lobby and this afternoon at the PACK gives BACK event. A current list of donors may be found on www.pmmi.org/we-care. For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

DONORS TO HURRICANE RELIEF

As of Sept. 19, 2017 A-B-C Packaging Machine (Booth C-2000) ANRITSU Infivis (Booth S-6421) ARPAC (Booth C-2435, C-3036) AS-Interface Organization North America Booth S-7970) BluePrint Automation (Booth C-4400) Bosch Community Fund Bosch Packaging Technology/Kliklok Woodman (Booth C-2800) CAM Packaging Systems (Booth C-2160) Change Parts (Booth C-4614B) Cheer Pack N.A. (Booth S-8183) Combi Packaging Systems (Booth C-2228) Commercial Manufacturing (Booth S-7930) Crosio & Associates (Booth S-7204) Delkor Systems (Booth C-4340) Douglas Machine (Booth C-2014) Duravant (Booth C-3036) Dynamic Conveyor (Booth C-3240) E-PAK Machinery (Booth C-4614A) FMH Conveyors (Booth C-3036) Foil & Specialty Effects Assn (Booth C-1344, S-6519) Frazier & Son (Booth S-6004) Hamer-Fischbein (Booth C-3036) IC Filling Systems (Booth S-7963) JLS Automation (Booth S-6325) Marlen (Booth C-3036) Massman Automation Designs (Booth C-3200) Nordson (Booth C-3000) Oden Machinery (Booth C-4614) PAC Machinery (Booth C-2405) Peel Plastic Products (Booth S-7375) POBCO (Booth S-7613) Precision Automation (Booth C-4603) Propack Processing and Packaging Systems PTI - Packaging Technologies & Inspection (Booth C-1513) Republic Manufacturing (Booth S-6384) Ryson International (Booth C-4642) Schneider Packaging Equipment (Booth C-2420) Septimatech Group (Booth C-4036) SMC Corp. of America (Booth S-6169) Spectrum Packaging Starview Packaging Machinery (Booth C-2718, N-112) TNA North America (Booth C-5442) Uhlmann Packaging Systems (Booth N-317A) UniTrak (Booth S-5949)

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Fight counterfeits A unique chemical code, Molecular DNA taggants, developed by Olnica (Booth S-8171), provide a detectable signature that permits easy confirmation of authenticity and supports track-and-trace efforts. Firm has closed on €1.1 million of funding to foster international development of the technology. SD ®

tablet handling at Healthcare Packaging EXPO (North Hall), the successor to the most comprehensive pharmaceutical event in recent years. To maximize your time, use the show guide as well as the mobile app (available in the App Store or Google Play) to search exhibitors, schedule meetings and even find sessions on the go.

As I preside over my last show, thank you for being a part of the success of PACK EXPO trade shows and attending PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2017. Enjoy the show! Charles D. Yuska, President & CEO PMMI

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NEWS BRIEF How does detector find fragments? White paper from Eriez (Booth S-5901) explains how 3D processing, state-of-theart electronics, head design and proprietary software enhance metal detection sensitivity up to 300% and improve inspection thresholds for tough applications such as packaged dairy, meat, poultry, beverages and large, heavy bags of dense, loose product. Written by Ray Spurgeon, product manager-Metal Detection, the paper, Eriez® Enhanced Platform for the Xtreme® Metal DetectorImproving Sensitivities for the Most Challenging Applications, is available for immediate download at www.eriez.com. SD

Rails adjust automatically Morrison Container Handling Solutions (Booth C-3608) introduces Auto Adjust™ rails and an all-new Smart Divider and Combiner. In-booth demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and tomorrow showcase the Auto Adjust rail system for containers and cases. The operator-interface-driven system automates adjustment of rails and provides setup flexibility for current and future containers. User-friendly and easy to retrofit, the Auto Adjust rail system is compatible with nearly any packaging line, virtually maintenance-free and infinitely adjustable. SD

Firm nears 100 Longevity and a specialized niche set family-owned Robinson Printing (Booth N-639) apart from other printers. Now involving the fifth generation of Robinsons and approaching its 100th birthday, the California-based printer and first-time PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibitor, thrives on printing and folding very thin sheets of paper into instructions for use. SD

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Drones deliver packages Demo brings automated package distribution to life.

nteractive PACK EXPO Drone Demo—Packaging for the Last Mile (Booth N-645) occurs daily on the half hour. The demo comes on the heels of Amazon’s published—and now patented— vision for drone centers shaped like giant beehives in the middle of major U.S. cities. It’s a collaborative effort between show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Hall Lobby) Reston, Virginia, and Workhorse, Loveland, Ohio, a maker of electric trucks and drones, whose clients include UPS, Atlanta, Georgia. “When it comes to automated packaging delivery, whether it be a drone or driverless vehicles, many in the packaging industry, as well as consumers, are not exactly sure what this technology looks like or how it will apply to their everyday

operations,” says Jim Pittas, COO of PMMI. “Our interactive display offers a real visualization of thehour Demostrations on the half final process,” he explains. in the North Hall, Booth N-645. Mock housing populates the virtual landscape of the 15,000-sq.-ft. exhibit in the North Hall, complete with mailboxes and doorsteps. During the demo, Workhorse delivery drones take off from a stationary Workhorse electric van and make deliveries to the mock houses. To complete the simulation, monitors outside the drone area broadcast the information available from the delivery van. The screens also show live video from the drone’s camera. The demo shows how automated package distribution can be faster and more efficient than traditional delivery methods. For more information, visit www.PackExpoLasVegas.com. SD

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leverage them,” says Tracy Stout, Systems Division—thanks in part to vice president, Marketing and Coma clear vision of her own value propomunications at PMMI, The Associsition and a definition of success that ation for Packaging and Processincludes personal balance. Her techniing Technologies (Booth: Central cal career has been focused primarily Lobby) Reston, Virginia, sponsor of on solving the challenges of reducing PPWLN. Event sponsors include Dudiesel engine emissions in accordance ravant (Booth C-3036), ID Techwith U.S. Environmental Protection Tana L. Utley, vice president, nology (Booth C-2814), Morrison Caterpillar, keynotes the Agency (EPA) and equivalent global Container Handling Solutions PPWLN Breakfast. regulations. She has played a number (Booth C-3608), Plexpack (Booth of key engineering and leadership roles C-4600), Septimatech Group (Booth C-4036) in the development of the near-zero-emissions enand SMC (Booth S-6169). gines Caterpillar sells today. She also has held genStout explains, “This event is an exciting op- eral management positions in Caterpillar’s comportunity for women in the industry to hear from ponents and engines businesses. a driven, accomplished leader as well as connect Founded in 2016, PPWLN aims to expand the with their peers. Tana Utley’s experiences at Cat- presence and influence of women in packaging erpillar and her wealth of knowledge will resonate and processing by recruiting, retaining and adwith women in packaging and processing. Her vancing women’s careers in the industry. To netunique experience in manufacturing will inform work and learn about upcoming events, drop by and inspire all who attend this special event.” the PPWLN Lounge in Room N-242 and join the Since joining Caterpillar in 1986, Utley has PPWLN group on LinkedIn. progressed from a working level engineer to a vice For more information, president and head of Caterpillar’s Large Power visit PMMI.org/womens-leadership-network. SD PACK GIVES BACK (Continued from page 1)

Win a TV Come visit ITT Bornemann (Booth S-7475) to enter your name into a drawing for a smart, highdefinition, 48-in. LED TV and check out Bornemann’s hygienic twin screw pumps. Effective with a wide range of product viscosities, temperatures and pressures, pumps also are capable of pumping clean/steam-inplace solutions. SD

COO of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, producer of the PACK EXPO family of shows. Funds raised through the PACK gives BACK event will be donated to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief efforts. Additional donations may be made at the concert, throughout the show at the PMMI booth in the Central Lobby or via the PMMI donation link (www.pmmi.org/we-care). PMMI will match all funds donated up to $100,000. Now in its 47th year, The Doobie Brothers have won four Grammy® Awards and sold more than 48 million records worldwide. The 1976 Best of the Doobies

has sold more than 12 million copies. Their gold-certified singles “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes” lead a catalog of hits that includes “Listen to the Music,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “China Grove,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “Minute by Minute,” and “You Belong to Me.” In all, The Doobies have tallied five Top 10 singles and 16 Top 40 hits, earning a spot in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. Tickets for PACK gives BACK are available online for registered PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO attendees and exhibitors and cost $75 each (buy 10, get the 10th ticket free). For more information, visit www.PackExpoLasVegas.com/pack-gives-back. SD

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Golf tournament sells out Pre-show event raises funds for education.

he 2017 PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament, held yesterday at the Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, raised more than $40,000 for education. Held the day prior to the opening of PACK EXPO Las Vegas since 1995, the tournament, organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, drew a full complement of players and 33 sponsors.

initiatives such as The Amazing Packaging Race, the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase and the NextGen Networking Fair. “Through the PMMI Foundation, PMMI supports the packaging and processing industry’s developing workforce as well as the current labor pool by encouraging ongoing educational efforts,” says Stephan Girard, director, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “We’re very grateful for

the generosity of our sponsors and golfers in helping us advance these important initiatives.” Each year, the PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 that funds initiatives to encourage students in their pursuit of careers in packaging and processing and tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees’ continued education. For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

2017 PMMI FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

On their mark and ready to go, golfers raise funds for packaging education on a beautiful Sunday in Las Vegas.

The PMMI Foundation supports the packaging and processing industry with education programs including scholarships, support for student travel to PACK EXPO and PACK EXPO student

–– ABI Marketing Public Relations –– Alliant Insurance Services –– Anritsu Infivis (Booth S-6421) –– ASCO Numatics (Booth C-5222C) –– Beckhoff Automation (Booth S-6302) –– Cablevey Conveyors (Booth C-1528) –– Canadian Packaging Magazine –– Choose Chicago (Booth C-1460) –– Compass Industrial Group (Booth C-3236) –– Experient –– Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing –– Festo (Booth C-5408) –– Fixation Marketing Inc. –– Freeman –– Hamrick Manufacturing & Service (Booth C-2031) –– Lenze Americas (Booth S-6033) –– Marchesini Group USA (Booth N-215)

Free Coffee to Get You Going Enjoy a complimentary cup with colleagues to start the day off right. Located in the Central and Lower South Hall Lobbies

–– Massman Automation Designs (Booth C-3200) –– Mitsubishi Electric Automation –– Morrison Container Handling Solutions (Booth C-3608) –– Packaging World (Booth: Central Hall Lobby) –– Pester Pac Automation (Booth N-206) –– Pineberry Manufacturing (Booth C-3704) –– PMI Cartoning (Booth C-4436) –– PMMI Media Group (Booth: Central Hall Lobby) –– POBCO Plastics (Booth S-7613) –– ProMach (Booth C-3218, C-3225) –– Reiser (Booth S-6125) –– Rockwell Automation (North Meeting Room N-116) –– Septimatech Group (Booth C-4036) –– SMC Corp. of America (Booth S-6169) –– The Expo Group –– The Kondracki Group

Show Daily 2017 PACK EXPO Las Vegas Publisher PMMI Produced by PMMI Sponsorship Marketing Editorial Director Hallie Forcinio Associate Editor Kari Moosmann

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Dedicated to Peter R. Hayes, 1957-2016, a valued friend and colleague, who always made the Show Daily process run smoother.

Save Space and Increase Throughput.

Ryson makes a full line of spiral conveyors that can satisfy most vertical conveying needs. Ryson Spirals need less floor space than conventional conveyors and are faster and more reliable than any elevator or lift. Unit Load Spirals convey cases, totes and packaged goods smoothly on our slat style belts and come in 9 standard slat widths ranging from 6” to 30”. Available in powder coated carbon steel, stainless steel, washdown and freezer versions Mass Flow Spirals handle full and empty bottles, cans and jars in mass up to 2000 units per minute. Available in 4 different slat widths ranging from 6” to 20”. Narrow Trak Spirals are super compact and designed to handle your smaller loads. Our new 6” and 9” wide nesting slats can endtransfer small cartons and packages or side-transfer small bottles and containers in a single file or in mass at speeds in excess of 200 FPM.

High Capacity Spirals are in response to our customers need to go higher and handle more weight. They can handle double the weight capacity of our regular spirals at speeds up to 200 FPM. The new WT Model comes in a slat width of 30” and can provide an elevation change of up to 50 feet with only one drive.. Multiple Entry and Exit Spirals allow loads to enter or exit the High Capacity Spirals at intermediate elevations. New special induction and divert conveyors have individually adjustable conveying surfaces to match the spiral pitch, assuring a smooth and reliable operation. Quality and service come first at Ryson. We are the number one spiral manufacturer in the USA. For application assistance or more information, give us a call or visit www.ryson.com.

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Ohlson marks 50th

hlson Packaging (Booth C-1717) Taunton, Massachusetts, has reached a milestone, 50 years in business. The company has grown from the dreams of founder John Ohlson Sr. and under the guidance of John Ohlson Jr. to become an industry leader in automatic food packaging equipment. Ohlson Jr. notes, “We have come a long way since the business was started in 1967 in Dorchester, Massachusetts [a section of Boston], manufacturing automatic weighing equipment. We now have a full line of turnkey systems for automatically filling bags, boxes, cups and trays.” Strategically positioned for growth, Ohlson provides custom integration of automated packaging systems for food packaging as well as nonfood applications. Products include combination weighers, linear weighers, form/fill/seal baggers, pouch machines, cup and tray fillers, bulk box fillers, bucket elevators and rotary collection tables. For more information, visit www.ohlsonpack.com. SD

Look for the Hefty® EnergyBag™ bins

ow Chemical (Booth: Meeting Room S-116) is bringing the Hefty® EnergyBag™ program to PACK EXPO. The groundbreaking initiative collects previously non-recycled plastics and converts the waste into valuable energy resources. It is a significant step toward achieving positive long-term environmental and economic advantages including new alternative energy resources and fewer tons of landfill trash.

YOU can take part in the program at PACK EXPO by depositing your plastics— such as wrappers, straws, stir sticks, chip bags, condiment packets and plastic cups, plates and bowls—into one of the many Hefty EnergyBag bins located throughout the convention center. After the tradeshow, your plastics will be converted into new energy resources at an energy conversion facility. Dow also sponsors The Showcase of Packaging Innovations (S-6519), a display of award-winning packages from around the world. For more information, visit www.heftyenergybag.com. SD

Crowd-pleasing Entertainment! Don’t miss our industry’s biggest social event, featuring the fun, familiar music of The Doobie Brothers—a mix of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, R&B and country. Proceeds benefit the PACK EXPO Scholarship fund, providing grants to universities and colleges with packaging and processing programs.

Monday, September 25 Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall Reception begins at 4:00 pm The Doobie Brothers perform at 5:00 pm Tickets include beer, wine and light hors d’oeuvres $75 each (10-for-9 deal—purchase nine tickets and the tenth is free.) Purchase tickets at the door of the event or visit the registration counter onsite.

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TIJ generates 1-in. mark Capability expands usage in secondary packaging applications.

he next generation of the Evolution family, the Evolution IV thermal inkjet (TIJ), uses a proprietary printhead-equipped ink cartridge developed by Digital Design (Booth C-2430) Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Capable of producing a full 1-in.-tall mark from a single printhead, the Evolution IV TIJ offers advantages over piezo print engines as well as valve jet drop-on-demand technology including lower purchase price and total cost of ownership (TCO). With a print resolution of 300 dots/in., the Evolution IV printhead delivers the crispest characters, logos and barcodes of any secondary coding technology on the market. When compared to high-resolution inkjets, the Evolution IV printhead offers superior print quality and lower costs associated with downtime, maintenance and initial purchase.

DIGITAL PACKAGING POWER. AGILE. SHORT RUN. ON DEMAND. The Xerox® iGen® capabilities for folding cartons can print, coat and die-cut for automation to suit any environment. Xerox provides a wide array of digital solutions perfectly packaged for your business, including flexible packaging, corrugated, direct to shape, coding and marking and smart packaging. To learn about all of our solutions and see live demonstrations, visit us in the Central Hall Booth #2254.

Ease of use and message readability sold White Castle on the Evolution IV TIJ.

The Evolution IV TIJ is a clean, maintenance-free system. Since every ink change brings a new printhead, the cartridge-based system, reduces printhead maintenance and downtime due to printhead failure. Replacement cost is considerably lower too. The cartridge delivers 110ml of ink and produces approximately: •• 321,000 characters in a one-line format (27,000 12-character messages) •• 750,000 characters in a two-line format (62,000 12-character messages) •• 1.7 million characters in a three-line format (141,000 12-character messages) •• 3.8 million characters in a four-line format (317,000 12-character messages). The Evolution IV TIJ eliminates the need to stitch multiple half-inch printheads to produce a 1-in.-tall character, barcode or graphic. It also eliminates the encoder needed to accurately track the production line to ensure vertical alignment of the print generated by the half-inch printheads.

Any slippage is evident in the printed output and may result in unreadable barcodes. The 1-in. print capability also permits greater use of generic case coding, thus reducing inventory and inventory management and storage requirements. Guy Harmon of Associated Packaging, Gallatin, Tennessee, an Evolution Everything needed to install, configure and operate distributor, is enthusias- the Evolution IV TIJ arrives tic about being freed from in one box, keeping Digital “Simple Mark in a a half-inch print height Design’s Box” promise. or cumbersome stitching of multiple printheads. He says, “The simplicity, cleanliness and reliability of the Evolution IV, coupled with taller print height make it an excellent choice for packaging operations teams looking to streamline their marking and coding processes. The Evolution IV eliminates expensive printhead repairs, messy ink-laden conveyors and unnecessary production line downtime.” Like all Evolution systems, the Evolution IV TIJ is simple to install and operate and coexists with all single-head Evolution systems, even on the same bracket. Operating as a standalone unit or integrated into other machines, it is fully capable of linking to computer networks via an RS485 interface. This allows control from both large computer systems as well as local programmable logic controllers. It also is fully compatible with HP and Funai offerings where a single controller can access up to 32 individual devices. White Castle®, Columbus, Ohio, the maker of The Original Slider® hamburgers, has been using the Evolution IV printhead to mark packages of its famous patties distributed for sale from the freezer case of grocery and convenience stores. Johnathan Hopkins, lead maintenance technician at the White Castle plant in Vandalia, Ohio, was happy to find a replacement for its half-inch-print equipment. “The new 1-in. Evolution IV printer is simple to setup and use,” says Hopkins. “The larger print is easy to read from a long distance. My favorite quality is how quick and easy you can change the print height to accommodate for different products, without changing equipment.” For more information, visit www.evolutioninkjet.com. SD

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Thanks to these industry leaders for their support helping to make 2017 PACK EXPO Las Vegas better for everyone.

Many thanks to Hitachi America (Booth S-6160), our Attendee Bag sponsor. Stop by the Hitachi booth to check out the UX Series inkjet printer.

Our 2017 Sponsors Are Powering Innovation Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting Our Sponsors this event 2017 and helping drive innovation in the industry. Are Powering Innovation Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting Our this event2017 and helpingSponsors drive innovation in the industry. Are Powering Innovation Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event and helping drive innovation in the industry. The PMMI staff welcomes you to PACK EXPO Las Vegas!

Hotel key cards are sponsored by Bimba (Booth S-6149) for PACK EXPO.

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Stop by and relax at the Exhibitor and PMMI Member Lounges sponsored by Lenze Americas (Booth S-6033).

Many thanks to our sponsors for supporting this event and helping drive innovation in the industry.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll think of Emerson (Booth C-5222) as you ride the escalators in the South Hall and Central Lobby. Stop by the Emerson booth to visit the PACK EXPO escalator sponsor.

Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee to start your day off right, courtesy of Siemens (Booth S-5911). Coffee is located in the Central and lower South Hall lobbies.

Excellence United (Booth N-317A) continues to sponsor PACK EXPO. We value their support as we serve the industry together.

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Massman unveils rebranding The new looks unify the organization under the Massman name and reflect the company’s support of its brands.

The thrill of sports together with the excitement of science & technology! High school robotics teams from the Las Vegas area showcase their design, engineering and troubleshooting skills in the Central Hall Lobby. f Ask about their robot design f Inquire about the competition f Check out their innovations f Help develop the workforce of the future f Inspire student interest in Science & Technology

ew logos provide coherent brand identities for Massman Automation Companies, an organization that has grown in recent years via acquisitions such as PASE Group and EDL. Massman Automation Designs (Booth C-3200) Villard, Minnesota, was established in 1978. Its expansive product line includes case erecting/ sealing, case packing, cartoning, flexible pouch packaging, product placing and timing gates, microwave popcorn packaging, palletizing, robotics, shrink bundling, liquid filling and drum handling, pleated filter equipment, tying equipment and custom solutions. PASE Group (Booth C-3200) Eagan, Minnesota, specializes in liquid filling, container handling, material handling and conveying equipment for paints and coatings, chemical, petroleum, personal care and foods and beverages as well as intrinsically safe, explosion-proof systems for classified areas. EDL Packaging Engineers (Booth C-4409) Green Bay, Wisconsin, focuses on shrink wrapping and bundling. Best known for its innovative advancements in helping the pet industry create a denser pallet, EDL’s signature Double Tight Wrap is designed to bundle bags of pet food and litter into brick-like packs. Today, the Double Tight Wrap benefits manufacturers of foodservice consumables, medical products and grains. A trusted name in packaging machines for more than 50 years, EDL has worked with food manufacturers to develop flexible machines that accommodate multiple pack counts, flavors and packaging sizes. This flexibility has translated into shrink wrapping equipment designed for large industrial and building supply products, such as windows and doors or large corrugate boxes destined for home improvement retailers. Its team of packaging experts also has helped carpet and textile manufacturers reduce labor and material costs by designing equipment that automates the bagging process. For more information, visit www.massmanllc.com. SD

f Volunteer your time and talents in your local area

Mead joins Fres-co

For more information, visit the PMMI booth located in the Central Hall Lobby.

mmet Mead joins Fres-co System USA (Booth C-5038) Telford, Pennsylvania, in the role of inside sales representative for the coffee market. His primary responsibilities involve growing and maintaining the company’s industry-leading customer base and building and maintaining relationships with customers. Mead also is responsible for the stock coffee bag program and works with new customers on pre-made bag, degassing valves and form/fill equipment needs. He reports to Kevin McRae, Fres-co’s director of Sales. Prior to joining Fres-co, Mead was a business account executive with a major cable company where he successfully grew the customer base by prospecting, sales development and establishing strong corporate ties with small and medium business customers. Mead holds a degree in Marketing from Bloomsburg University. He resides in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.fresco.com. SD

Disruptive Designs. Custom Solutions. We have no peers in our space. Leveraging more than half a century of box development, WestRock’s precision mandrel-forming technology has set a new industry standard in container and equipment flexibility. Our revolutionary mandrel-formed cases do what no one else’s can. Across any retail channel.

Come talk to us at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, booth #C-2023. Discover how we build better boxes that help you improve production line efficiencies and optimize your supply chain. Or call us at 407.843.1300 to find out more. ©2017 WestRock Company. All rights reserved. WESTROCK, the WestRock logo, and META are trademarks of WestRock Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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Partner Program returns More than 40 industry associations support PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.

s part of the Partner Program, more than 40 packaging and pharma production associations have come together to support PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO. Many of these partner associations bring a specific vertical market focus and host pavilions, sponsor networking lounges and present educational sessions. As participants in the program, trade associations serve as an onsite resource for the more than 30,000 attendees making the trip to Vegas. “The Association Partner Pavilions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO bring together leading industry associations with decision makers from the world’s top consumer packaged goods companies, retailers and pharmaceutical, medical device and nutraceutical manufacturers,” says Charles D. Yuska, presi-

dent and CEO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, producer of the PACK EXPO family of shows. “The expertise and industry knowledge provided by partner associations onsite offer an invaluable resource to attendees,” he adds. “IoPP is thrilled to partner once again with PMMI in support of PACK EXPO and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, which have provided so much value to our members who have attended over the years,” says Jim George, director of Education at the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) (Booth C-1347) Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, a returning partner. He explains, “We share the same important goal of educating packaging professionals and helping them advance their careers. IoPP also is pleased to have the opportunity once

again to showcase the winning packages in the 2017 AmeriStar Awards contest and put some superb design work from the industry on display this year in Las Vegas [in The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth S-6519), sponsored by Dow Chemical (Booth S-6584, S-6585, Central Hall, Meeting Room S-116), Midland, Michigan].” “The APPMA is proud to exhibit once again at PACK EXPO as this event offers global exposure for our member capabilities and access for companies looking for innovative Australian manufactured packaging and processing machinery and agency opportunities,” says Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) (Booth C-1247) Oxley, Australia. For more information, visit www.PackExpoLasVegas.com. SD

2017 PARTNER PROGRAM (as of September 1, 2017) PACK EXPO Las Vegas Partners ABIEF (Brazilian Flexible Packaging Assn)

Website www.abief.com.br

AIM

http://aimglobal.site-ym.com

AIMCAL (Assn of Int’l Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators) amec envasgraf American Forest & Paper Assn (AF&PA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Assn (APPMA) Cold Pressure Council (CPC) Contract Packaging Assn (CPA) Flexible Packaging Assn (FPA) Flexographic Technical Assn (FTA) Foil & Specialty Effects Assn (FSEA) Independent Bakers Assn (IBA) In-Mold Decorating Assn (IMDA) Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE) Int’l Dairy Foods Assn (IDFA) Japan Packaging Institute (JPI) Midwest Food Products Assn (MWFPA) OMAC (The Organization for Machine Automation and Control OPC Foundation PLCopen SNAC Int’l The Mexican Packaging Assn (AMEE) World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

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www.appma.com.au

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www.PMMI.org www.contractpackaging.org www.flexpack.org www.flexography.org www.fsea.com www.ibabaker.com www.imdassociation.com www.iopp.org www.packaging.com.ar www.idfa.org www.jpi.or.jp www.mwfpa.org

C-1341 C-1257 S-6519* C-1256 C-1344* C-1251 C-1348* C-1347* C-1346* C-1358 C-1254 —

www.omac.org

C-1241

https://opcfoundation.org www.plcopen.org www.snacintl.org www.amee.org.mx www.worldpackaging.org

C-1243 C-1244 C-1353 C-1345* C-1246*

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Lounge Hosts

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Booth

The Baking-Snack Break Lounge American Bakers Assn (ABA)

www.americanbakers.org S-7631

The Beverage Cooler Lounge www.bevtech.org Int’l Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT)

S-7632

The Candy Bar Lounge National Confectioners Assn (NCA)

www.candyusa.com

S-7202

PACK EXPO Las Vegas International Partners and Pavilion Organizers

Website

Booth

Adepta (France) Argentina – Fundacion Exportar Asia Media Company

www.adepta.com/en S-5826 www.exportar.org.ar — www.asiapackage.com.tw S-8261

China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (CCPIT)

www.ccpit.org.cn

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China Food and Packaging Machinery Assn

www.chinafpma.org

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INP – Brazilian Plastic Institute/Think Plastic Brazil

www.thinkplasticbrazil.com S-6830

Italian Trade Agency-ICE Koelnmesse

www.machinesitalia.org www.koelnmesse.com

The Mexican Chamber of Processed Food Industry (CANAINCA)

www.canainca.org.mx

UCIMA – Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Assn

www.ucima.it

C-1351

Healthcare Packaging EXPO Partners Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC)

Website

Booth

www.hcpconline.org

S-6519

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE)

www.iopp.org www.packaging.com.ar

C-1347* C-1346*

S-6249 C-1259 —

* at end of booth number indicates group is displaying winning entries from its awards competition in The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth S-6519), sponsored by Dow Chemical (Booth S-6584, S-6585, Central Hall, Meeting Room S-116).

LINEAR ROBOTICS

END-OF-ARM TOOLING & VACUUM TECHNOLOGY

7TH AXIS FOR ROBOTICS

PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

Vacuum Technology, Grippers and other components for complete EOAT solutions.

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PUT US TO THE TEST FOR YOUR ROBOTIC, ROBOT ENHANCEMENTS AND MECHANICAL FACTORY AUTOMATION NEEDS. Get the power to take on your most challenging applications and learn more about our extensive line of robotic solutions at bimba.com or at booth S-6149.

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Manage handheld devices Join the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network for a breakfast keynote featuring Tana Utley, who will share her progression from a working level engineer to vice president at Caterpillar Inc., and her take on making the most of the opportunities that exist for women in manufacturing.

Dancing on the Glass Ceiling Tuesday, Sept. 26 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Room N 247

Lack of control and accountability saps productivity and profitability.

istribution centers (DCs) spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on the latest scanners and powerful computer technologies, but pay far less attention to managing those devices. Apex Supply Chain Technologies® (ASCT) (Booth S-7292) Mason, Ohio, hears crazy-buttrue device management stories all the time. Managers spend hours each day checking scanners in and out. Companies pay employees overtime to round up electronics before and after every shift. It’s not unusual to find mobile devices left on shelves or accidentally shipped out with orders. Lost scanners even turn up on eBay.

Axcess automated locker system provides self-serve checkout/check-in of handheld devices with 24/7 control and visibility.

When managing handheld devices, lack of control and accountability can impact productivity and profitability. Missing scanners can result in hundreds of hours of lost employee productivity each week. DCs with no employee accountability for handheld devices often replace 15%–20% annually due to loss, damage and misuse. Lack of device management results in sky-high repair and replacement costs. Managers lose valuable hours handing out scanners, tracking down missing devices and ensuring scanners are charged and ready for the next shift. Axcess™ automated locker systems from ASCT eliminate these issues with 24/7 control and quick, self-serve check-out/check-in. Not only are no personnel involved in check-out/check-in, but lines to pick up or return units evaporate. Managers can focus on other tasks. Working in conjunction with the locker hardware, the Trajectory Cloud™ software provides a detailed view of who checked-out each device, its condition and when it’s due back. Email alerts are automatically sent if devices aren’t returned on time. Since every device is tracked, damage, theft and loss are virtually eliminated. As a result, devices last longer and there’s less need for spares. For more information, visit www.apexsupplychain.com. SD

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Dow Chemical sponsors See the display of award-winning packages in The Containers and Materials Pavilion in the Lower South Hall.

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EXACTA 18-Head Freestanding Filler built in Hiram, Georgia

ow Chemical (Booth S-6584, S-6585, Central Hall, Meeting Room S-116), Midland, Michigan, returns as the exclusive sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth S-6519). The display highlights the latest innovations and award-winning packaging designs from across the globe. Organizations that are exhibiting winning entries from their awards competitions include: •• Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (Booth C-1343) •• Brazilian Packaging Association •• DuPont Packaging •• Flexible Packaging Association •• Foil & Specialty Effects Association (Booth C-1344) •• Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council •• In-Mold Decorating Association (Booth C-1348) •• Institute of Packaging Professionals (Booth C-1347) •• Instituto Argentino del Envase (Booth C-1346) •• OpX Leadership Network •• Paperboard Packaging Council •• The Mexican Packaging Association (Booth C-1345) •• Tube Council North America •• World Packaging Organisation (Booth C-1246). “We are proud to be the sole sponsor of the Showcase of Packaging Innovations since the exhibit’s inception at PACK EXPO in 2003,” says Karen S. Carter, commercial vice president for Dow’s North America Packaging and Specialty Plastic business. “The Showcase displays the best that the industry has to offer in packaging innovation, and we are eager to bring this display to Las Vegas again to inspire new ideas about packaging design.” “The Showcase of Packaging Innovations has come to be a show floor favorite at PACK EXPO,” says Jim Pittas, COO, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, the producer of the PACK EXPO family of shows. “Dow has no doubt inspired many package designers to go above and beyond in creating packaging that is both functional and innovative,” he concludes. For more information, visit www.PackExpoLasVegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com, www.dow.com. SD

Features: • No limitations in the fill volume or weight capacity. • Mass or Electromagnetic Flow Meter technology for precise fill of +/- 0.2% accuracy or better. • Ronchi quality built filler with Stainless Steel frame and clean design construction. • Tool-less changeover in 10 minutes or less. • Speed: Capable of running up to 300 bpm depending on container size. • User friendly operator interface with recipe driven format. • Fast and efficient CIP with Automatic insertion tray. • P.I.D controls product delivery system. • Safety interlocked guards to meet CE and OSHA regulations, UL compliant. • Allen-Bradley control package with all electrical components UL labeled. • Service support and spare parts are provided from our U.S. headquarter in the Atlanta area. • 12 weeks lead time. • Special introductory price.

Retorted, PermaSafe® in-mold-labeled cup from Sonoco (Booth C-1535) Hartsville, South Carolina, provides year-long unrefrigerated shelf life for vegetarian paté from Allos Hof-Manufaktur, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Resealable alternative to metal cans won Best of Show award in competition sponsored by the In-Mold Decorating Association. It also took Gold in the competition’s Best Injection Molded Package category.

In AIMCAL’s 2017 Web Coated Product Competition, a setup box for Cashmere Mist for Donna Karan, New York, New York, captured the Marketing Award in the Packaging: Healthcare, Cosmetics and Toiletries category. It features silver 48-gauge metallized polyester/80-lb. coated-one-side litho paper box wrap with crackle embossing, matte ink and two-tone colors to produce the soft faceted texture.

63 Duncan Circle - Hiram, GA

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Booth S-5968

New! Versatile Multi-Format VFFS System 5-45 Minute Changeover

C-4540 | C-4640

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Learn about new technology Innovation Stage sessions address hot topics in packaging and processing.

he Innovation Stages at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO present more than 50 free sessions. The 30-minute presentations focus on trends that are driving industry growth and often draw overflow crowds. At the PACK EXPO Las Vegas Innovation Stages (Booth C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049), topics include clean labeling, coding and serialization, food safety technology, sustainability, snack food trends, flexible manufacturing systems, automation advances and high pressure processing. At the Healthcare Packaging EXPO Innovation Stage (Booth N-601),

sessions address pharmaceutical industry subjects such as brand protection, Internet of Things, remote monitoring, machine vision technology, smart packaging, supply chain visibility, security technology, intellectual property strategies, labeling quality control and packaging designs that improve patient adherence. Check out the full session schedule on the following pages (as of August, 29, 2017). Updates may be found on the show website or via the PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Healthcare Packaging EXPO mobile app. For more information, visit www.PackExpoLasVegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com. SD

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Learn how to avoid the #1 source of errors in inkjet coding. When coding issues arise, the problem often isn’t the ink. It’s the improper drying of containers, especially prior to entering the coder. A focus on pre-code drying can eliminate significant product loss. Dan Snyder Key Accounts JetAir Technologies

THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOT-MELT ADHESIVES FOR CASE AND CARTON SEALING 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1045

A next generation, water-white, hot-melt technology, Kizen, revolutionizes case and carton sealing with improved performance over current adhesive solutions. Designed with attention to blocking and thermal stability, Kizen reduces downtime associated with clogged feed systems, thermal degradation and narrow application windows, improving production efficiencies and offering adhesive consolidation opportunities. Corey Schoenherr Business Development Mgr - Packaging Bostik

VALIDATION/VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1049

Validation is a requirement, however there is very little guidance available. This session identifies what to consider when developing validation/ verification programs. Rob Rogers Sr Advisor, Food Safety Mettler-Toledo

SERIALIZATION FOR LATE STARTERS: INC. INDUSTRY RESEARCH RESULTS AND GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION CASE STUDY 10:00–10:30 AM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

This session is designed to supply an overview of the serialization landscape revealed by our industry research (two months, 100 surveys globally). We will then describe a serialization project implementation rolled out for a multinational pharma company across 200 production lines (25 sites). Carlos Machado Serialization Dir SEA Vision

DIGITALIZE THE MANUFACTURING VALUE CHAIN TO DRIVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1041

With manufacturers facing pressure from shrinking margins, shifting consumer demands and increasing regulatory burdens, organizations are increasingly exploring the benefits of digital transformation. Join this session to learn how a digital strategy can help reduce costs, increase operational performance, improve consumer traceability and improve asset reliability. Keith Chambers Dir of Global Operations Management Schneider Electric

DEATH TO PRESERVATIVES, LONG LIVE CLEAN LABEL 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Scholle IPN has developed the first-ever, aseptically-capable pre-made spouted pouch system; CleanPouch Aseptic. Join the discussion with Marketing and R&D leaders from Scholle IPN as well as the first user of this system to see how CleanPouch Aseptic was brought to life; from market need, to design, to validation and production. Lani Craddock VP, Mktg and Business Development Scholle IPN

APPROACHES FOR STAYING AT THE FOREFRONT OF SAFETY 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1049

Attend this session to hear how the OpX Leadership Network is helping to define best practices and protocols to assist the industry in the “drive to zero.” Learn how to mitigate the conditional and behavioral risks to worker safety and receive guidelines for Worker Safety Audits. Paul Schaum VP, Manufacturing Pretzels

WHEN TRACEABILITY MEETS INDUSTRY 4.0—SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY FOR ULTIMATE EMPOWERMENT 11:00–11:30 AM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

Industry 4.0 is certainly a popular buzzword, but how fast is it coming and what’s really in it for you? Discover the vital role of traceability in Industry 4.0, as it’s the key to building trust and visibility throughout your supply chain and increasing product value while reducing risks and costs. Yanik Beaulieu Product Line Mgr Optel Group

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CODING PROBLEMS? IT’S NOT THE INK!

Wherever you are and whatever your industry, there's a PACK EXPO event to provide solutions you need today and the inspiration for tomorrow.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 (CONT’D) INNOVATION WINS IN PACKAGING

FOR MACHINE BUILDERS

DESIGN AND TEST YOUR MACHINES FASTER, FOR LESS COST See Emulate3D at booth S-7527

12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

This session describes how to drive products to success through innovation in consumer engagement, package design, speed to market and cost saving. Attendees will be inspired by the stories and results of the most recent and exciting brand projects. Oana Manolache Packaging Mktg Mgr HP

EVOLUTION OF AGVS—WHAT’S AVAILABLE AND WHAT’S TO COME? 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

AGV systems have quickly become a disruptive force leading the way to Intralogistics 4.0. Industry estimates forecast near double-digit growth for AGVs through 2020. There is a growing need for automation in material-handling processes across segments. Learn where to begin and what’s possible in the world of AGVs. John Clark Dir of North American Mktg Dematic Egemin Bruce Buscher VP of Sales Jervis Webb

CODING TECHNOLOGY AND SERIALIZATION—IT’S MORE THAN JUST A PRINTER 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

Emulate3D Controls Testing for Machine Builders helps you get your machines to market faster, and lowers your development costs. Develop your machines in CAD with the Emulate3D Add-in, then run controls testing connected to the PLC to verify correct operation. Demonstrate the virtual machine in operation to your clients before you cut metal. Visit booth S-7527 to see it on-screen or in Virtual Reality.

WWW.DEMO3D.COM 801-923-3316

While coding may not be at the forefront of your serialization discussions, having the wrong code (or a hard-to-read code) can be detrimental to the serialization process. Don’t underestimate the role the printer device has. There is a huge difference between reading a barcode and grading it according to the DIN-ISO 15415 (which is the standard to be used with most legislation, such as the DQSA). Are you confident in your compliance? Several key factors need to be considered for code content when implementing the serialization process: verifying, substrates, product handling and the type of printing technology. If the printing process is not addressed with the care it deserves, production rates might decrease and reject rates might increase. The main causes for failure are insufficient substrate quality and machine vibration/product handling issues, all of which impact the printing process. Experience matters. Whether you are in the pharmaceutical sector adhering to the DQSA legislation or wish to explore true traceability in a different industry, it is worth exploring how the simplest technology on your line might just be the most critical. Paul Hammond Sector Development Mgr, Pharmaceutical Domino North America

THE SECURITY MINDSET— EMBRACING SECURITY AS A NEW BUSINESS PRACTICE 12:00–12:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

Pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturers’ IT systems are prime targets for attack from outside security threats. This session outlines a consistent and thorough approach to building a security practice, key considerations to make when putting that practice together and an overall philosophical approach to security. Rob Magee Portfolio Dir Vantage Consulting

REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF PACKAGING: HOW VALUE CHAIN COLLABORATION ACCELERATES INNOVATION AND SPEED TO MARKET 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

In today’s on-demand environment, many brand owners want converting partners capable of responding quickly to changing market conditions. Dow’s new solventless adhesive technology, SYMBIEX, and new packaging incubator program, Incubapack, allows converters to do just that—bring new and sustainable packs on shelf at faster, safer and cheaper rates than ever before. In this session, learn how Dow and some of its value chain partners are leveraging new technologies and insights to accelerate sustainable innovation and speed to market. Francisco Paz Mktg Mgr Kay Boakye-Yiadom Mktg Mgr Dow Chemical

APPLYING ‘ZERO DEFECT’ ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY ACTUATORS TO THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Expert application engineer reveals lessons learned from electronic assembly manufacturers, which are being applied to the packaging industry. Topics include: 100% verifiable capping, accurate dispensing, a unique approach to leak testing and ejection of containers with differing masses. Steve Curtiss Sales Mgr SMAC Moving Coil Actuators

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IMPLICATIONS OF FSMA RULES ON THE FOOD PACKAGING INDUSTRY

What can reducing product failures do for you?

1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

The food industry is buzzing about FSMA, the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act! The packaging industry is covered by some of these rules. This presentation will help you determine how FSMA may or may not apply to your company and what to watch for from FDA in the coming months.  Anne Cooper Food Technical Mgr Eagle Certification

Protect Customers. Minimize Waste. Reduce Costly Recalls.

BIG DATA TAKES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) STRATEGIES FROM REACTIVE TO PREDICTIVE 1:00–1:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

Sun Chemical and DSS examine the challenges brands must confront to protect their intellectual property including: Are the departments/ function that have traditionally handled brand protection suited to the role? How can data analysis be employed to proactively respond to the threat of counterfeiting and product fraud? Mike Tobin VP, Mktg DSS (Partnership with Sun Chemical) Jim Reiman Dir, Sales for Security Sun Chemical

CONVENIENT POUCH PRODUCTS DISRUPTING THE MARKET 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Shifting from traditional packaging to a new pouch solution may be the disruptive change your product needs to encourage growth in existing markets and entry into new ones. Experience innovative pouch packaging designs pumping new life into mature products, launching new products and changing how customers use your products. John Minagawa-Webster Product Portfolio Mgr R.A Jones

THE RETAIL LANDSCAPE IS FRAGMENTED: THINKING DIFFERENTLY ABOUT PACKAGING CAN UNLOCK GROWTH IN EMERGING RETAIL CHANNELS 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

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Driven by changes in the economy and modern consumer purchasing habits, the retail marketplace is rapidly evolving. Emerging and growing channels like value/dollar stores, C-stores, club stores and eCommerce require a new approach to packaging your products. Learn about the keys to success. Mike Krebsbach VP, Mktg Bemis

Learn more at booth C-5222 and Emerson.com/Packaging.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 (CONT’D) INDEPENDENT CART TECHNOLOGY—CHANGING THE WAY CUSTOMERS VIEW PACKAGING AUTOMATION

a constant influx of precise, performance-related data enables users to be proactive about maintenance and system optimization. Jeremy King Product Mgr Bimba Manufacturing

Is your company challenged with delivering smaller production runs that require faster changeover times and increased machine flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of customers? Customer success stories illustrate how packaging companies are currently using Independent Cart Technology to increase production and decrease costs. Neil Bentley Product Mktg Mgr Rockwell Automation

THE IMPORTANCE OF FLEXIBILITY IN TODAY’S INDUSTRIAL MARKET

2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF CONNECTED, REUSABLE PALLETS 2:00–2:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

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Learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) is empowering sustainable innovation for supply chain operations. Panel discusses the unique ways that supply chain operations can leverage IoT to reduce carbon emissions. John Schulz Dir, Sustainability Integration AT&T David Kalan VP, Mktg and Business Development RM2

‘SMART’ TECHNOLOGY DELIVERS REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE DATA TO MAXIMIZE UPTIME AND PRODUCTIVITY 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Bimba discusses enhancements to the IntelliSense® platform, its breakthrough technology combining sensors and software to monitor the impact of maximum loads and vacuum levels on pneumatic devices. Session attendees learn how

3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Learn about the importance of flexibility in today’s industrial market, including the ability to compete in the industry’s global landscape, handle mass customization requests from customers and retailers alike, as well as manage the proliferation of stock keeping units. Hear about examples of what a flexible manufacturing plant looks like—the technologies, the systems and the communications that will make any operation more productive, more reliable and able to quickly capitalize on market changes. Laura Studwell Packaging Industry Mktg Mgr Omron

U.S. SNACK INDUSTRY: EMERGING SNACKING TRENDS AND REGULATORY ISSUES SHAPING THE MARKET 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

A shift in consumer lifestyles has led to an increase in snacking. Unlock opportunity and find out what consumers are looking for in traditional and new and emerging snack categories. Also gain valuable insights on key federal and state regulatory issues impacting snack companies. Elizabeth Avery President and CEO David Walsh VP, Membership and Communications SNAC International

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ENTRY POINTS TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS

A FOOD-SAFE TECHNOLOGY CAN DOUBLE SHELF LIFE

This session provides best practices and protocols to enable more accurate and effective responses and evaluations. Both CPGs and OEMs will receive takeaways that can be mapped to each company’s respective specifications. Matt Grashel Category Mgr Abbott Labs Bryan Griffen Group Engineering Mgr Nestlé Corporate Engineering

A food-safe, oxygen-absorbing technology can replace food preservatives and double product shelf life without canisters or sachets. Ideal for retort food packaging, it prevents oxygen degradation and protects fresh flavors and textures. Unlike other barrier technologies, it absorbs oxygen within sealed packaging to protect vitamins, significantly benefiting organic and wellness products. Sean Hael Sales and Mktg Analyst Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 26, 2017 (CONT’D) BUILDING A SMARTER MACHINE 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1049

As end users pursue smart manufacturing they need OEM partners, which create smart machines and equipment that easily integrates into a facility, provides access to information and enables agile reaction to changing market demands. Steven Mulder North American Regional OEM Segment Leader - Packaging Rockwell Automation

Reduce Seal Failures. Avoid Contamination. Minimize Waste.

BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING METAL DETECTION INTO YOUR PRODUCT INSPECTION PROGRAM FOR CONSUMER SAFETY 10:00–10:30 AM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

Implementing a metal detection inspection lines helps strengthen a manufacturer’s QA policies against physical contaminants. Find out how to excel at safety initiatives and guarantee that customers receive the quality they expect. Loma also introduces the revolutionary IQ4 Series metal detectors. Antoine Dodier Customer Relations Mgr Hitesh Hirani Technical Dir Loma Systems, an ITW Company

ENERGY BAG: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1041

This presentation recounts the history of the innovative Energy Bag program—a program for realizing greater returns on flexible plastic recycling. The presentation also covers current in-process initiatives and plans for future ambitious endeavors. Included will be data from its California pilot program and ongoing successes. Han Zhang Sustainability and Advocacy Mgr Dow Chemical

LOWER COST MACHINE DESIGN USING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC AUTOMATION INNOVATIONS 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1045

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Standalone controls need to be cost-efficient and easy to commission. When the application is already solved, machine builders can focus on what they do best. Discover innovation in pre-engineered and parameterized motion MACROs built into intelligent servo drives, solving cyclic packaging machine applications with leaner controls. Bill Faber Dir, Product Mktg and Business Development Delta Products

Learn more at our Innovation Stage Presentation Wednesday, 10:00 am at C-1041 or visit us in booth C-5222.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 (CONT’D) HOW DIGITAL DATA IS TRANSFORMING FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS

UNLOCKING PERFORMANCE IN STRETCH FILM TO DELIVER GREATER VALUE

Equipment Information Analytics and Big Data open a new set of possibilities for food processors to improve operational efficiency and ensure delivery of high-quality product. Marco Azzaretti Advanced Inspection Systems Product Mgr Key Technology

By preserving the structural integrity of the product on the pallet, stretch film helps ensure goods make it from manufacturer to retailer safely and in good condition. Find out how stretch film manufacturers create unique films to meet varying customer demands—providing the right film for virtually every application. Phil Stolz VP Product Development and Management Berry Global

11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1049

ADDRESSING CHALLENGES OF DETECTING INCORRECT LABELING FROM INKJET-PRINTED LABELS

12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

WHY PATIENT ADHERENCE IS THE NEXT BIG CHALLENGE FOR The challenges in inkjet print detection are PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING numerous: smears, unreadable text, bad print- PROVIDERS AND HOW THEY heads, wrong information printed on packages. SHOULD TACKLE IT 11:00–11:30 AM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

For manufacturers of food and beverages, it is essential to ensure product is not mislabeled and proper product instructions are displayed on every package for consumer safety and efficacy. Miles Kroner Sales Mgr Mettler-Toledo

A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO LINE PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH STANDARDIZED MACHINE-TOMACHINE COMMUNICATION 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Imagine a packaging line where all your machines communicate easily and provide consistent data regardless of different control systems, machine types and programming languages. What would this mean to productivity? Overall equipment effectiveness? Total cost of ownership? Learn about PackML, PackSpec and the PackML OPC UA Companion Specification. Bryan Griffen Chairman OMAC

SINGLE-SERVE PACKS: GROWING DEMAND AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

The packaging world is in constant evolution. Consumers’ needs and habits have changed substantially during the past few decades. Today’s families and living arrangements are the main factors why the market, first in Europe and now also in North America, is heading increasingly toward single serving. Gianpaolo Pradella Dir, Business Development and Sr Engineer Michael Radlo Sales Rep Sarong North America

12:00–12:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

About 50% of patients with chronic diseases in developed countries don’t take medicines as prescribed. This problem is exacerbated because, due to spiraling healthcare costs, the responsibility of administering drugs is increasingly falling on patients rather than doctors. Creatively designed, engaging packaging solutions help patients comply with a provider’s recommendations. Alan Davies Global Design Mgr Essentra

REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PACKAGING WITH ECOFRIENDLY INKS AND COATINGS 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

This presentation clarifies what eco-friendly inks and coatings mean for flexo printers and highlights key market trends driving discussions about environmental impact, to better understand implications for printers and their supply chain. Greg Pace Mgr, Global Regulatory Compliance and Product Stewardship Sun Chemical

DIGITALIZATION AND THE FUTURE OF INTELLIGENT PNEUMATICS 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Intelligent pneumatics will play a role on the connected packaging line. Frank Latino Product Mgr for Valves and Valve Terminals Festo

WHAT’S NEW WITH HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING 1:00–1:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

The Cold Pressure Council leads, facilitates and promotes industry standardization, education and awareness of high pressure processing (HPP). Attend this session to learn how HPP is being used for various products and how companies are using it to benefit their customers. Jeff Williams CEO Avure

2017 TRENDS SHAPING PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANIES 1:00-1:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

The top five trends shaping pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2017 and beyond as outlined in the newly released PMMI Business Intelligence white paper. Donna Ritson President DDR Communications

WHAT’S DRIVING THE EXPANSION OF HPP IN NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

What is HPP? What are the applications for HPP? How do I get started with HPP? What are the benefits of HPP? Learn about HPP, market data, current applications and emerging products/categories. Nali Prchal Sr Food Technologist JBT-Avure Technologies

AGVS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN INDUSTRY 4.0 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Kollmorgen revamps proven NDC® solutions for AGVs and mobile robots. Natural navigation and routing optimization take AGVs into Industry 4.0. Samuel Alexandersson Product Mktg Mgr Kollmorgen

‘EXTREME’ MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES FOR PACKAGING IN THE ERA OF IOT 2:00–2:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049

This educational presentation explains modern process optimization technologies available in PCbased control architectures that are networked on the EtherCAT industrial Ethernet protocol. Advanced concepts to improve efficiency, precision and product quality in production are described along with the value of better data for IoT and Cloud services. Sree Potluri I/O Application Specialist Beckhoff Automation

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 (CONT’D) USING HEALTHCARE PACKAGING SCIENCE TO IMPROVE TASTE AND EXTEND SHELF LIFE FOR E-CIGARETTE APPLICATIONS 2:00–2:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

Nontraditional products, like e-cigarettes, now can benefit from the science used to package pharmaceuticals. Presentation focuses on extending the disciplined, scientific approach used for the development of healthcare packaging materials into alternative markets and products. Michael Priscal Sr R&D Mgr Georgia Mohr Mktg Dir Bemis Healthcare Packaging

BRAND PROTECTION THAT DOESN’T UNDERMINE BRAND AESTHETICS 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

As increased threats and regulatory requirements push brands to seek security options, this session aims to show product stakeholders what options they have to protect their brands without negatively impacting package aesthetics and

shelf appeal. A variety of options, including bestuse scenarios, are showcased. Julie Hatlem Packaging Design Specialist Hatlem Design Tricia Sime Packaging Innovation Dir Inland

OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF READING DOT-MATRIX TEXT IN MACHINE VISION APPLICATIONS 3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Machine systems using traditional optical character recognition software encounter a number of reading difficulties when presented with dot-matrix characters on product packaging. Overcome these challenges with an improved vision system software that reliably and accurately reads the most challenging product identification information—across all market segments and packaging types. Pierantonio Boriero Dir of Product Management Matrox Imaging

REMOTE MONITORING—ADDING VALUE TO YOUR MACHINE OFFERING

3:00–3:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1049 Learn about innovative solutions, which can drive a new level of collaboration between machine builders and their customers. Learn how machine builders are leveraging Cloud technology and the IIoT to differentiate their offering and partner with their customers to improve the performance of their machines. Douglas Weber Engineering Mgr, Connected Services Rockwell Automation

INNOVATIVE RESIDUAL PRODUCT RECOVERY 3:00-3:30 PM Healthcare Packaging EXPO | N-601

Healthcare manufacturing processes that utilize viscous liquids, such as lotions, creams, pastes and gels, waste millions of dollars due to residual product. ILC Dover will demonstrate its Xtrakt System that wrings liners from top to bottom, squeezing out up to ten times more residual product than air-assisted liner systems. Tony McKee Chief Engineer ILC Dover

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10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Driven by consumer preference, the demand for flexible packaging is increasing in the medical, consumer product and food and beverage industries. Learn how ultrasonic sealing is helping machine builders and end users transition from rigid to flexible packaging so they can effectively respond to market demands. Mike Mediana Packaging Mkt Segment Mgr, Branson Ultrasonics Emerson

BIG DATA, INTERNET OF THINGS AND INDUSTRY 4.0—WHAT DOES IT ALL REALLY MEAN? 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1045

What do Big Data, Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 really mean? During this interactive session, we invite attendees to join in the discussion and describe their experiences with these

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HOW MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGY WILL REVOLUTIONIZE METAL DETECTION AND FOOD SAFETY 10:00–10:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1049

Metal detection has been limited to one or two frequencies due to technical constraints, resulting in small, real-world contaminants escaping detection. Learn an all-new approach to this problem utilizing a true spectrum of frequencies and new signal processing to reduce the probability of an escape to near zero. Bob Ries Lead Product Mgr, Product Inspection  Thermo Fisher Scientific

CLEAN-IN-PLACE: BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS

Discover the OpX Leadership Network’s latest best practices and protocols to help harmonize the industry on critical sanitation procedures. Walk away with practical tools for establishing and designing clean-in-place (CIP) systems and tools for managing and sustaining CIP best practices. Greg Flickinger VP, Manufacturing Operations H-E-B

PAPERLESS METRICS & PAPERLESS QUALITY = PROACTIVE & PREVENTATIVE 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Using true paperless performance metrics as well as paperless quality compliance, the Aptean team demonstrates how companies can increase key performance metrics in as little as four weeks while ensuring quality compliance and alignment to SQF/ BRC and FSMA. Roy Thomas Sr Solutions Consultant Aptean

11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Powering Ideas for Packaging Innovation Sponsored by:

Lower South Hall | Booth S-6519 Sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, the 14th Annual Showcase of Packaging Innovations® returns to the Containers and Materials Pavilion with an inspiring display of innovative packaging from around the world.

See award-winning packaging entries from: • ABRE—Brazilian Packaging Association

• HCPC—Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council

• AIMCAL—Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators

• IMDA—In-Mold Decorating Association

• AMEE—Asociación Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje

• IoPP—Institute of Packaging Professionals

• DOW—The Dow Chemical Company • DuPont—E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company • FPA—Flexible Packaging Association • FSEA—Foil and Specialty Effects Association

• IAE—Instituto Argentino del Envase • OpX Leadership Network • PPC—Paperboard Packaging Council • The Tube Council • WPO—World Packaging Organisation

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technologies and their impact. As businesses MIGRATING FROM TRADITIONAL PACKAGE SEALING TECHNOLOGIES strive to be more efficient, everyone needs to understand what is buzz, and what is reality. TO ULTRASONICS IN FLEXIBLE Bradley Weber PACKAGING APPLICATIONS

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VACUUM/GAS-FLUSH BAG AND POUCH SEALING, INCREASING SHELF LIFE AND PROFITS IN THE FOOD AND MEDICAL INDUSTRIES 11:00–11:30 AM Innovation Stage | C-1049

Plexpack delivers flexible packaging machinery solutions and certain results for customers worldwide. Emplex bag and pouch sealing and Damark shrinkwrap and bundling systems are customizable, made-to-order with your unique needs, reputation and budget in mind. Modular and innovative designs are easy to install, maintain and expand. Richard Coates Dir of Sales VacPack David McGurk Dir of Sales, USA Plexpack

SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH AN AUTOMATIC METAL DETECTOR TESTING SYSTEM 12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1041

Find out how the Halo automatic metal detector system saves time and money while complying with HACCP, FSMA, GFSI and other food safety schemes. Steve Gidman President Fortress Technology

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12:00–12:30 PM Innovation Stage | C-1045

Package design and decoration are critical factors in attracting consumer attention and encouraging the all-important impulse buy. This session provides an in-depth discussion of five emerging consumer goods packaging trends designed to help brands grab attention and drive sales. Daryl Northcott Dir, Films, Americas UPM Raflatac

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This presentation is ideal for anyone who transports wet and iced products and is seeking a high-performance, recyclable solution. It also will appeal to anyone who wants to be inspired by the story of two innovative companies that worked together to revolutionize an industry and help save the planet. Bruce Mooney VP, Retail Sales Mountaire Farms Pete Bugas VP Greencoat® & Coated Container Group/Interstate Container SD

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PMMI redesigns website Changes reflect the Power of PMMI.

MMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, redesigns its website, www.PMMI.org, to keep pace with the manufacturers it supports. The revamped site also expands and tailors offerings to unite the packaging and processing industries and keep up with the rapid pace of innovation, increasing consumer demands, new regulations and general economic developments. The new design is tailored to the user—PMMI member, end user or other interested party—and reflects all the ways PMMI serves its stakeholders. It is organized along three pillars: •• PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows unites the world of packaging and processing •• PMMI Media Group connects packaging pros to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing on a daily basis •• PMMI Business Drivers equip the makers of packaging and processing technologies with resources to succeed in a global marketplace. “While our core mission has not changed, PMMI today is not the same association we were a few years ago,” explains Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. He notes, “We have carefully and thoughtfully expanded to better serve the thriving packaging and processing industries. The programs and services we provide through our trade shows, media group and business drivers are more robust than ever, so it’s critical that our website be an easy and engaging place to navigate our offerings.” Several enhancements improve navigation: •• A My PMMI section allows easy updates of email preferences and access to PMMI’s Business Drivers •• A new Sales Agent Directory gives members access to PMMI’s searchable database of sales agents and allows download of records to a Favorites section •• The updated Business Intelligence Library is organized by type of report. For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

Dynamic accumulation

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Chip maker achieves more consistent flavor An automated seasoning system replaces an out-of-date steel coating drum and dry powder applicator.

new seasoning system improves application consistency, reduces waste and simplifies cleaning operations at Naturally Homegrown Foods, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. The investment in equipment from tna, parent company of tna North America (Booth C-5442) Coppell, Texas, has enabled the gourmet chip maker to deliver consistent coverage and flavor on its hand-cooked batches of high-quality Hardbite Chips. To meet growing demand from retailers in Canada, the U.S. and Asia, the company needed a flexible seasoning solution that ensured consistent and efficient application of eight dry seasonings and minimum downtime between flavor changes. In addition, the system had to integrate seamlessly alongside its other processing machinery.

IMPROVED FLAVOR CONSISTENCY Flavor is key to best-selling snack products and consumer satisfaction. With a primary objective to improve product consistency, Naturally Homegrown Foods installed the tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 seasoning system. A responsive variable mass seasoning system with dynamic vibratory weigher directly controls powder application from the drum. This enables an accurate, proportional amount of seasoning to be applied consistently for improved coverage and flavor dispersion—even for products with irregular surfaces such as batch-fried chips. “Delivering unrivalled product quality is . . . a top priority for us,” says Kirk Homenick, president of Naturally Homegrown Foods. He reports: “We’ve seen a vast improvement in seasoning consistency as a result of installing the tna intelli-flav OMS 5— most notably, we’ve been able to reduce our seasoning application rate from 8-9% down to 5-6%.” Further performance benefits are realized through the positioning of the scarfplate on the infeed. Positioned closer to the top of the tumbling product, the scarf adds dry powder into the flavoring area more accurately, providing high-quality, consistent seasoning. The modular tna intelli-flav OMS 5 seasoning system is fully enclosed to help prevent seasoning, dirt and other materials from building up, thus increasing hygiene levels and expediting cleaning. A pivoting drum enhances accessibility for hard-to-reach areas, simplifying day-to-day operations.

In addition, the scallop-designed infeed conveyor curves to match the shape of the drum which reduces product drop, helps control product direction and minimizes product waste.

ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY Rapidly changing consumer demands have increased pressure on snack manufacturers to run a variety of capacities, package sizes and materials. With eight flavor profiles for Hardbite Chips, Naturally Homegrown Foods needed a seasoning system that offered rapid cleaning time for flavor changes and minimum downtime. “As a small plant that is experiencing growing demand,” Homenick reports, “it’s imperative that seasoning changeovers and cleaning downtime are kept to a minimum to ensure optimum production levels. Since the tna intelli-flav OMS 5 was installed, changeover times have been reduced by 15-20%. Now we are able to carry out a seasoning changeover in less than 20 minutes thanks to the system’s simple design.” He continues: “The entire installation was completed quickly and on target to prevent interrupting production during a time of high demand. Once in place, the system basically behaved as a plug-in and play. tna has a great reputation in the marketplace, and we were impressed with the level of service and flexibility in system design . . . . The seasoning system has delivered on our key objectives of improving overall consistency and seasoning application. It has equally supported our growth and helped us achieve increased household penetration of the Hardbite brand by allowing us to produce a highly consistent product.” For more information, visit www.tnasolutions.com. SD

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ProMach unveils unified brand identity New tag line ‘ProMach is Performance, Packaged’ reflects breadth of offerings available from 26 product brands working together.

roMach (Booth C-3218) Covington, Kentucky, launches a new global identity today and unifies its 26+ product brands under one umbrella. The identity includes a new logo corporately and for several product brands. Nearly 20 years ago, a handful of packaging companies came together to offer the world something new. Today, after growing into 26 best-inclass product brands, ProMach unifies the organization to bring more value to customers. “The world has changed so much in the last two decades and so have we,” says Mark Anderson, ProMach president and CEO. He continues, “With new brands and capabilities being added to the ProMach family, a transformation has taken place. We’ve become something new, something remarkable. The solutions we bring to the table today make us a premier player in the marketplace, and we’ve set the bar very high in breadth of offering, in design innovation, in service and in performance. “It’s time to showcase our collective innovation and strength as a united organization. It’s time to show the world ProMach has become something greater: a comprehensive provider of complete packaging solutions, from line design to the end of the line and beyond. It’s time to let the world know that ProMach is Performance, Packaged,” states Anderson.

“We needed a new way for all of us to commit to the same level of performance, to see it and own it,” adds John Eklund, vice president of Marketing at ProMach. “We’re not just selling machines, we’re delivering performance—so our customers don’t need WHYs and HOWs; they need their products packaged, carefully handled and ready to ship. Without delays. Without defects. Without disappointing a consumer. The only thing that matters to our packaging customers is results, so by focusing on performance we can better help them protect the reputation they’ve worked so hard to earn.” To deliver on its performance promise, ProMach is adapting a no-walls approach to teambuilding. By letting innovation flow across every business line, across every experience to every customer everywhere, ProMach leverages the knowledge of all its best-in-class product brands. Anderson explains, “When the walls come down, our people can simply focus on performance. And when our people are focused on performance, our promises are kept and our customers’ expectations are exceeded. At ProMach, performance is what happens when all of our people and processes work as one.” The new corporate brand identity symbolizes where ProMach is today. While each of its 26 best-inclass product brands will retain its identity, the corporate brand identity reflects the consolidation of

its culture and how talent and capabilities have been unified into one powerful, world-spanning team. “By aligning our brands and services into our new framework, we make it possible for ProMach to better serve our entire customer base and take on any challenger, anywhere,” says Eklund. “However,” he notes, “this process wasn’t simply a realignment or rebranding. This brand evolution enables us to now more clearly articulate and actively share our narrative with customers. We have a very compelling story, and we want customers to understand that ProMach is a truly integrated company that can deliver any kind of packaging solution—from a single machine to a turnkey line. No matter the customer need, we will be there every step of the way, proving time and time again that ProMach is Performance, Packaged.” ProMach operates across six distinct business lines and one service line: Filling & Capping, Flexibles, Product Handling, Labeling & Coding, End of Line, Pharma and Performance Services. More than 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices serve 30,000 customers across the globe. The global packaging leader serves manufacturers of foods, pharmaceuticals, beverages, personal care, household and industrial goods at every scale and companies of every size. For more information, visit www.ProMachBuilt.com. SD

ProMach, the largest exhibitor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, occupies 38,600 sq. ft. of floor space in the Central Hall. Organized as the ProMach PACK EXPO Metroplex, the area displays more than 100 machines. The cityscape theme features soaring 18-ft. branded banners along the perimeter, street signs, directional wayfinding maps and navigation stations at every major corner.

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ontrol platforms on labelers from P.E. Labellers (Booth C-1627, C-2822) Porto Mantovano, Italy, and P.E. USA (Booth C-1627) Cincinnati, Ohio, now part of ProMach (Booth C-3218, C-3225) Covington, Kentucky, offer enhanced production management and functionality. In addition, machine peripherals communicate with the rest of the production line in regard to performance, utility consumption, alarms and remote support. The evolving electronic architecture permits diagnostics to be run with iOS instruments and will soon work with Android devices. This development allows the machine to transmit an array of information including alarm status, video-based maintenance instructions and maintenance/spare parts information. In some cases, recipe changes, diagnostics and basic function reset are managed entirely on tablets. For more information, visit www.pelabellers.it, Advanced electronic architecture allows label- www.pe-us.com. SD

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Lenze sponsors Lounges Four lounges provide respite.

s sponsor of Exhibitor and PMMI Member Lounges, Lenze Americas (Booth S-6033) Uxbridge, Massachusetts, provides a relaxing break during the show day for exhibiting personnel and members of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia. Located in both the North and South Halls, the Lounges provide seating, coffee and a chance to recharge away from the busy show floor. The Exhibitor Lounges are located in rooms N-114 and S-111; PMMI Member Lounges may be found in rooms N-101 and S-221. All four Lounges open daily at 8 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. “Lenze is proud to sponsor the lounges again to provide refuge to exhibitors and members who spend hours on their feet on the show floor,” says Susan Duval, marketing manager at Lenze Americas. “We recognize how important it is for them to be able to come to the Lounges to relax in a quiet place away from the bustling exhibit hall,” she explains. According to Chuck Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, the Lounges provide a much appreciated respite from the hustle and bustle of the show. “We’re grateful to Lenze for providing this resource again in 2017,” he concludes. For more information, visit www.PackExpoLasVegas.com, www.HCPElasvegas.com, www.Lenze.com. SD

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NJM Packaging

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ADCO Manufacturing Company

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Combi Packaging Systems, LLC

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OPTIMA Machinery Corporation

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AFA Packaging Systems Ltd.

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CT Pack S.r.l.

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Pearson Packaging Systems

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ARPAC Corporation

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Delkor Systems Co.

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Premier Tech Chronos

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Bradman Lake, Inc.

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Douglas Machine, Inc.

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Schneider Packaging Equipment

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Catbridge Machinery Company

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Fargo Automation, Division of Korber Medipak

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Triangle Package Machinery Co.

Cavanna Packaging USA, Inc.

Focke & Co.

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Wulftec International, Inc.

Central States Industrial (CSI)

Intelligrated, Inc.

Cloud Packaging Solutions

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Massman Automation Design, Inc.

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Nercon Engineering & MFG, Inc.

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NJM and Optel partner for track-and-trace A pressure-sensitive labeler equipped with bottle tracking addresses serialization needs.

he integration of a Trotter W labeler, with a BottleTracker™ vision system, facilitates accurate aggregation and simplifies compliance with traceability requirements. The Trotter W labeler from NJM Packaging (Booth C-3418, N-307) Lebanon, New Hampshire, a ProMach product brand, applies wraparound labels to round containers. An integrated thermal-transfer and/or laser printer prints serialized 2D barcodes and alphanumeric codes, lot numbers, expiration dates and other data on preprinted pressure-sensitive labels. The vision system from Optel Group (Booth N-309) Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, inspects the variable data on the web and the labels on the bottles. An automated reject device prevents any flawed labels from proceeding. If higher speeds are needed or non-round shapes must be handled, another NJM labeler can be integrated with Optel’s BottleTracker system. After labeling, the BottleTracker system marks the bottom of each bottle with a unique identifier in black or ultraviolet ink using a continuous inkjet printer. Optel’s vision system verifies the components and associates each unique identifier to the serialized code. This approach facilitates precise aggregation at secondary packaging by enabling that downstream vision system to capture one image of an entire group of bottles so the identifier on each bottle in the bundle or layer is visible. Compared to traditional first in/first out aggregation systems, which track each bottle feeding into the bundler or case packer, this NJM/Optel system reduces errors, improves compliance and maximizes production efficiencies. The Trotter W labeler and BottleTracker system can handle other inspections, including confirming presence and placement of labels, topserts and sideserts. The integrated system seamlessly connects with the Optel systems, which verify, report and manage the serial numbers, including those associated with bottles that are rejected, reworked and reintroduced. Upstream of the BottleTracker’s inkjet printer, cameras verify bottle bottoms have a valid unique identifier or no unique identifier. Bottles with no unique identifier are marked. Bottles with a valid unique identifier pass without being marked again, enabling reintroduction of previously marked bottles that were rejected and reworked. Improperly marked bottles are rejected. The Trotter W labeler handles cylindrical conDedicating the Trotter W system to wrap labeling of round containers maximizes the simplicity of the machine and shrinks its footprint to 4 ft. (1.2m) wide by 10 ft. (3m) long. High-quality components, heavy-duty construction, an open frame, raised bed conveyor and servo-driven label dispenser contribute to repeatable performance, low maintenance and high reliability.

The BottleTracker vision system verifies the components and associates each unique identifier to the serialized code to support aggregation.

tainers, including spray cans, from 1–8 in. (25– 203mm) in height and 0.5–4 in. (12.7–101mm) in diameter as standard and up to 5 in. (127mm) in diameter as an option. Changeover to a new container size occurs in less than 15 minutes, with no tools and often no change parts. An optional wrap drum wheel or wrap belt extends the range of container sizes the labeler can handle. With a standard friction wheel infeed, the Trotter W labeler achieves speeds up to 120 bottles/min. (bpm) while an optional star wheel infeed and motorized rewind enable it to label small containers such as vials at speeds up to 150 bpm. An Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 programmable logic controller from Rockwell Automation (Booth: Central Hall, Meeting Room N-116) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, controls the labeler, and an Allen-Bradley Panel View 800 human/machine interface, also from Rockwell, offers advanced features and simple programming on a

7-in. color touchscreen. NJM offers full validation support and turnkey line integration services to seamlessly combine best-in-class technologies, including serialized and aggregated production lines comprised of primary and secondary packaging through bundling. After-sales support includes standard and extended warranties, preventative maintenance programs and onsite installation, training and service. For more information, visit www.njmpackaging.com, www.optelgroup.com, www.rockwellautomation.com. SD

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At Regal®… the MODSORT™ station can solve your transfer and diversion problems. The MODSORT station is an innovative low-noise, low voltage modular transfer and diverter station. It can easily integrate with new or existing material handling systems, eliminating the need for a lift, pneumatics, or Z-direction position feedback devices, and can help achieve energy savings from 50-60% when integrated with a motorized roller-based system. MODSORT utilizes System Plast® 2253RT Roller Top Belt featuring a 1-inch on-center sphere array, allowing very small packages to be moved. Motorized Drive Rollers and controls allow flexibility in wiring, the ability to move everything from exceptionally small polybags to boxes, and safe, efficient, quiet and low-maintenance operation. For more information, visit www.RegalBeloit.com

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Ready, set, fill! Automation platforms improve precision, prevent costly under- and over-filling.

he NX7 machine automation controller, Sysmac platform and MX2 inverter from Omron (Booth C-4305) Hoffman Estates, Illinois, have helped ZimaPack, Chester, Virginia, design CIP (clean-in-place) filling machines with easily interchangeable parts, one-touch toolless recipe changeovers, reject systems and secure access for remote troubleshooting. As any processor knows, claims made on labels are heavily regulated by national net-weight legislation. This means that a brand’s reputation is in danger if under-filling occurs. But what if unneces-

sary over-filling occurs? Industry experts estimate the cost of over-filling can be up to 10% of total product cost. However, ZimaPack, a supplier of net-weight filling machines, cappers (rotary, linear, single-head) and integrated monoblocs, has virtually eliminated over-filling on its equipment. According to Mario Marannano, director of Manufacturing at ZimaPack, “To mitigate damage to brands and to negate the cost of over-filling, ZimaPack guarantees a filling precision of Sigma 1 = +/- 1g on 1,000g. And we do this through our Residual Correction and No Container/

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Omron’s NX7 machine automation controller, Sysmac platform, MX2 inverter and sensors streamline changeover on ZimaPack netweight filling and capping machines, protect product integrity and provide secure access for remote troubleshooting.

No Fill features. Because of the speed of the Omron NX7 machine automation controller, we are able to provide this level of precision, which saves customers’ unwanted product giveaway. Depending on the application, customers can experience payback on their investment in as little as six months.” He continues, “With the Residual Correction feature, a high-precision Omron NX load cell module, with digital filtering for stable measurement, electronically weighs the container on a continuous basis while the pneumatically activated filling valves are open.” After the controller has sent a command to stop filling, there is typically a small amount of product, or residual, that has not yet reached the container. The NX load cell module weighs the container one last time before it exits the filling station and the NX7 controller calculates how much product was still traveling from the valve to the container after it stopped releasing product. The next container that enters the station is filled with the residual product, a process that is recalculated in the NX7 controller each time a container enters and leaves the filling station. All machines are also equipped with the No Container/No Fill feature, meaning that if a filling station is missing a container, the filling valve does not release product. ZimaPack machines use Omron’s E3Z compact photoelectric sensor with built-in amplifier to detect bottle presence and provide precise, repeatable position feedback. For further peace of mind, ZimaPack designs and maintains reject systems to ensure product integrity and catch containers with missing, crooked or otherwise compromised caps.

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Healthcare Hub debuts RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Operators can create custom recipes for any desired fill weight and tolerance. With one touch on Omron’s NA human/machine interface (HMI), operators can access preset parameters for any recipe. The NX7 controller verifies correct settings on the net weight filling and capping machines, ensuring nozzle tips, bottle sizes, cap sizes and product are correctly loaded before proceeding with production. This eliminates scrap or waste while enhancing profitability. ZimaPack has redefined “toolless quick changeover.” Adriana Zimbardo, director of Sales and Marketing for ZimaPack, reports, “. . . changeovers are now simpler than ever with quick-release parts that can be inserted and removed without the use of tools. All change parts are color coded and can be engraved with bottle descriptions.” Built-in remote troubleshooting allows a ZimaPack technician to quickly and securely access a machine via a virtual private network. This avoids costly technician visits and long periods of production downtime. “We save our customers an average of 70% when the Remote Access feature is activated,” states Zimbardo. For more information, visit www.omron247.com. SD

MMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, launches its Healthcare Blog: the PACK EXPO Healthcare Hub. The platform, which debuted in mid-August 2017, shares perspectives and observations from industry experts on the latest trends and challenges affecting the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical device and biotech sectors. In the first Blog entry, Jerry Martin, pharmaceutical and life sciences consultant, PMMI, discusses Batch vs. Continuous Drug Production. New content posts weekly. For more information, visit www.packexpohealthcare.com. SD

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NEW! Come experience the PACK EXPO DRONE DEMO – Packaging for the Last Mile, an interactive drone display by Workhorse.

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Machine component website simplifies sourcing Larger inventory and customization capabilities allow quick delivery of the optimum component.

n enhanced website helps users quickly locate standard machine components and assembly hardware from JW Winco (Booth S-6060) New Berlin, Wisconsin. “Our new website with improved 3D CAD and online buying allows us to provide a more comprehensive, yet streamlined experience for our customers,” says John Winkler Jr., CEO of JW Winco. The home page features an updated logo. It reflects an evolution of the previous look depicting the face and mane of a lion with stylized shapes of products that Winco sells. The lion represents the strength and leadership qualities the company integrates into all aspects of its business. Other home page content includes new products, special application possibilities and links to JW Winco’s social media platforms, plus a signup form for its monthly e-newsletter. Other website features include: •• Filtering capabilities to locate products more quickly •• Ability to build and price parts to easily create the standard part required for a design •• Modern CAD program for improved drawing/CAD model accuracy •• Multiple language capabilities with Spanish and French versions coming soon. Winkler says, “We strive to provide design engineers, project engineers, purchasing agents and others involved in the product selection process the largest variety of products and technical information available in our industry. For new equipment designs and redesigns of existing equipment, standard machine components not only save time and reduce costs . . . [but also] improve the equipment design and function. We help companies design it faster, build it better and deliver it more quickly.” JW Winco, which is ISO 9001:2008-certified, prides itself on having the largest selection of standard machine components. Choices include inch or metric and aluminum, steel, stainless steel or plastic. Winkler says, “Our product line is constantly evolving . . . . With over 60,000 stock keeping units in stock, we have the ability to ship the majority of orders we receive within 24 hr. With our experience, flexibility and . . . machining facility, we are able to deliver special customer requests even in small quantities.” In addition to its headquarters in New Berlin, Wisconsin, JW Winco staffs sales locations in Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1978, JW Winco partnered with Germany-based Ganter for more than three decades before becoming a Ganter company in 2009. Since then, with expanded capabilities and solidified resources globally, sales and inventory have increased 80%. For more information, visit www.jwwinco.com. SD

JW Winco’s mobile-responsive website, www.jwwinco.com, provides modern navigation and usability to locate the right machine component.

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Roller balls transfer and divert Modular Roller Top Transfer and Diverting Station provides freedom of movement.

odular Roller Top Transfer and Diverting Station from Regal Beloit (Booth S-8022) Beloit, Wisconsin, features a matrix of freely rotating balls embedded into a continuous flat belt to rotate, turn or transfer products. Precise, controlled and impact-free motion maximizes product handling flexibility needed by today’s distribution centers. Flexibility is particularly important for retail eCommerce operations, which must work with a greater diversity of products, packaging materials and destinations than ever before. Existing transfer and diverting systems are mechanically complex and costly and were designed to handle relatively uniform, rigid cartons, not today’s diverse range of package sizes, shapes and materials and complicated shipping logistics.

MOTION CONTROL NOT FORCE The modular roller top belt station is a completely new concept for transferring and diverting a variety of packages and packaging. With no auxiliary diverting equipment, its smooth and precise control of package positioning minimizes impact. A multipurpose, modular design allows it to be positioned wherever it’s needed within conveyors for any transfer or diverting application. Using motion control rather than force to divert objects is a sophisticated concept. But the engineering that makes it possible is a model of simplicity: Rotating spheres convey packaging in any direction. Traditional horizontal conveyor rollers are unidirectional; spinning spheres make use of all 360 degrees of potential motion. The roller top belt embeds a uniform array of independent, 1-in. on-center spheres on the surface

In lateral motion applications, the speed of the secondary activated belt can be adjusted to provide product repositioning for functions such as case packing.

By combining the speed of the belt and changing the speeds of the two belts underneath, the package can move in any direction with complete control of the vector angle, from a slight angle to a virtual U-turn.

of a continuous, low-profile, gap-free interlocking plastic belt. The belt and spheres are powered by one or more activated running belts or a rotating disc underneath the station, using motorized drive rollers and controls. By using the motorized belts in different configurations and controlling their relative speeds, the modular roller top belt provides precise motion control, regardless of the size, shape or composition of the product. As a result, it can accelerate or decelerate objects, move any object to an angle vector at a given speed or simply stop and rotate a product into a specific orientation. No other handling equipment is needed. When first seen in operation, the motion control can be hypnotic. Packaging of all types (standard cartons, small boxes, soft polybags or flat envelopes) seem to float into position on their own volition. Some packages roll onto the station and suddenly shoot forward at double speed to separate individual products. Others change angles autonomously, aiming toward different lanes on the belt. Some packages pause for a moment, rotate into position for barcode scanning and then shoot back onto the line. Still more execute smooth 90-degree turns at full speed and fly straight onto another conveyor or station without the rough handling and jolts of traditional lifts or the need for a pneumatic or Z-direction position feedback system.

MOTION OF THE SPHERES By using different configurations of motorized roller belts or discs underneath the roller top belt and controlling the relative speeds of the different belts, the modular station can be configured for specific transfer and diverting operations: Double speed. When the belt and its roller top balls come in contact with the driver belt, the spheres rotate. The belt velocity plus the velocity of the rotating balls double the speed of the product on the line. This function is useful in separating products. And while the balls double the carrying speed, the belt itself doesn’t accelerate, which extends belt life and reduces energy consumption. Reorienting packages in motion. When the roller top sits on two parallel belts running in different directions, packages in the middle of the belt rotate as they move. This setup is ideal when product orientation is important, such as the infeed to a palletizer or automatically sorting packages into different lanes. Stop and rotate. By positioning a rotating disk underneath the roller top belt, the belt can be stopped momentarily, the product positioned to any angle for processes such as barcode scanning or label reading and/or printing and then propelled back onto the next conveyor. Lateral motion. Until now, diverting packages laterally off the line was a rough and tumble process as pneumatic lifters or pusher arms shove the

The roller top belt involves few moving parts and minimal power demands—while providing the flexibility and simplicity of a modular, easily configured and maintained system.

package off the conveyor and line. With the modular roller top belt, this 90-degree swing is smooth and jolt-free—no lifting, pushing, guide bars or contact. The lateral motion comes from a secondary activated belt positioned 90 degrees to the travel direction of the roller top belt. The spheres rolling over this second belt spin at right angles, instantly rolling the package straight off the conveyor at a 90-degree angle onto another conveyor or station such as a reject conveyor. Sorting. By diverting products into designated lanes through motion control, a series of roller top belt stations can be placed end-to-end to create a medium-rate sorter. Material handling integrators also can customize the module for use as picking and packing stations. The package handling and motion control capabilities are up to the imagination of the systems integrator and the requirements of the job. Because the fundamental design is simple and modular, integrating a new station into the line and giving it a new job often can be accomplished within a few hours.

MORE FLEXIBILITY, LESS COST With the introduction of dimensional weight pricing in 2015, the installed base of conveyor systems designed to handle traditional rigid cartons was challenged by the need to convey smaller, lighter and more malleable shipping containers such as bubble mailers and polybags. This transition created choke points at transferring, diverting and sorting stations, which were designed for rigid, fairly uniform packaging and handled by mechanically complex, permanent single-function equipment such as pneumatic lifters. Moving small packages or polybags required putting them into tubs for handling, then hand-sorting at the end of a line: a time-consuming, labor-intensive extra step. Transferring and diverting are relatively simple functions: You simply change the direction of a moving object. Replacing complicated componentry with a modular, easily installed system, designed to handle traditional and new packaging, solves a range of challenges. One barrier to handling small or soft packaging is the gaps between rollers at standard conveyor

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Roller top belt modules are currently optimized for medium-range conveyor systems to process up to 45 parts/min. Support for faster systems is under development.

stations; products literally fall through the cracks. The solution embeds the rotating spheres in a continuous, interlinked belt surface and is flat and gapfree. The belts and modules are designed in multiple widths to integrate into the full range of distributor conveyor systems. Although designed for motorized driven roller conveyor systems, integrators can adapt the belts to support other conveyor systems.

THE ECONOMY OF SIMPLICITY Several of the development team’s basic design considerations have ancillary system benefits beyond precise motion control. The modular belts are made of interlinked and rugged blue acetal, imbedded with spheres made from tough, wear-resistant polyamide. The result is high belt strength combined with low friction at a much lower weight than metal components. This low weight and friction significantly lower power demand. Combined with smaller, variable-speed, run-on-demand motors, modular roller top belt systems can achieve energy savings of 50–60% compared to other conveyor transfer systems—in addition to the savings realized by eliminating the labor-intensive reprocessing of small or plastic packages conveyed in tubs. Another benefit inherent in the belt design is worker safety. With no gaps or pinch points, workers have a much lower risk of injury. Driven by a variable-speed, run-on-demand, 24volt DC motor, the module is not only energy efficient, but also allows for flexibility and simplicity in wiring and control, safe and quiet operation (<70 dBA) and minimal, easy maintenance. Its modular design allows the belts to be swapped out for repairs or replaced quickly. Motor controls support standalone programming, can interface with a programmable logic controller in a customer’s network or be hardwired into a customer’s preferred control system. Further cost savings are achieved by eliminating the high cost of maintaining fixed lift, pneumatic or Z-direction position feedback systems. It is cheaper, simpler and faster to maintain a spare parts inventory of modular plastic belts that can be replaced in minutes rather than an inventory of pneumatic lifter and compressor systems and spare parts that require hours of downtime for repairs. Modular roller top belts are available as turnkey units for new lines or as a retrofit. Installation is

simple: Remove the pneumatic or pusher system and replace it with the module. With the logic of its modular design and the simplicity and efficiency of using motion control to transfer, divert or channel products, the roller top belt offers distributors significant cost advantages— and multiple directions to increase throughput. For more information, visit RegalBeloit.com. SD

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Reusable packaging saves touch points From manufacturing to the retail aisle, reusable packaging enhances picking, fulfillment and merchandising

eusable packaging from ORBIS (Booth S-8001) Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, enables retailers and the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry to simplify picking, fulfillment and distribution so customers receive their products on time, damage-free and with fewer disruptions. “Delivering products from the manufacturing plant to the store aisle with fewer touches and pain points requires packaging that is easy to transport, store, merchandise and reuse,” says Norm Kukuk, executive vice president of Marketing at ORBIS. “Our intent is to improve operational productivity, associate efficiency and the end-consumer experience,” he explains. ORBIS’s durable, user-friendly plastic packaging drives plant, distribution center, retail delivery and in-store efficiency. Its portfolio includes pallets, bulk systems, picking carts, dollies and automotive packaging. Pallet options have expanded with new materials and smaller sizes that fit through tight aisles and doorways. On the material side, end users can specify 40 x 48-in. pallets made with Proliant™, a new fire-retardant plastic approved by Factory Mutual Research, Johnston, Rhode Island. It’s also FDA-compliant. Smaller size options include the 42 x 30-in. Small-Format HP pallet. It allows for 45 truck configurations versus the standard 30. The Pally® pallet converts from mobile to static with the press of a pedal. This dual feature allows material to be rolled from the truck directly to the aisle without down-stacking and with less labor. The Pally supports frequent product deliveries and fits in the aisles of small-format stores. It also enables staging of eCommerce products designated

When full, the OPTE Bulk container protects bulk products and tote systems during shipping. When empty, the sleeves collapse for easier storing and reduced freight costs. Lightweight components improve handling safety.

for store pickup and can transform into an in-aisle, shopper-ready endcap or point-of-purchase display. The collapsible OPTE Bulk system consists of a plastic pallet, reusable sleeve and top cap, in footprints from 32 x 44 in. to 40 x 48 in. Sleeves are available in several heights, styles and access door configurations. When full, the OPTE Bulk container protects bulk products and tote systems during shipping. Picking carts can streamline picking and fulfillment processes in distribution centers and at retail. When carts are paired with reusable totes, users have a system that connects picking to delivery and fulfillment. The wheels and maneuverability

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are critical to accelerate picking speed and improve order accuracy, especially when these stations span throughout the plant. When used in-store, carts help speed up replenishment so in-store disturbances are reduced while consumers shop. Standard models feature powder-coated construction and heavy-duty casters to minimize noise. Dollies give handheld distribution center totes instant mobility. Dollies provide easy tote handling between workstations and efficient picking for eCommerce deliveries and in-store fulfillment. Dollies are available in multiple materials, footprints and configurations to fit a variety of totes. Automotive packaging on display includes the newest BulkPak® container series, a variety of ORBIShield® dunnage solutions, a 45 x 48-in. automotive pallet and new StakPak™ totes.

RETAIL DELIVERY APP A demo of ORBIS’s touchscreen retail delivery application shows how quick and easy it can be to find a packaging solution for retail deliveries. Users select an application, share supply chain objectives and choose challenges to generate personalized results.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ORBIS experts have scheduled educational sessions at its booth. •• 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25: eCommerce Panel •• 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26: Latest Trends in Track-and-Trace for Reusable Packaging, Bob Petersen, vice president of Product Management, ORBIS. For more information, visit www.orbiscorporation.com. SD

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A&Z brings checkweighing online Dual-lane, chute-fed checkweigher boosts throughput and reduces labor.

or more than 20 years, A&Z Pharmaceutical, Hauppauge, New York, has been a leading developer and manufacturer of premium nutritional supplements. Its success is reflected in its renowned flagship brand, a vitamin D and calcium supplement called D-Cal®. To protect the brand’s integrity using a more automated process,

offline checkweighing was replaced in 2016 with a new inline IM3100 checkweigher from Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed (Booth C-1814, N-306) Ithaca, New York. This unusual dual-lane, chutefed checkweigher helped increase throughput and reduce labor while ensuring the product quality. “We selected the IM3100 for our pouch filling

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it’s easy to use and the price was right,” says Dang. “Like our IM3100 system, it’s achieving a greater accuracy than originally quoted,” she adds. Featuring EMFR technology for improved accuracy, the XS1 checkweigher is designed to handle small, lightweight packages weighing less than 200g. Dang concludes, “Our business is expanding. We just bought another facility that is four times the size of our Hauppauge plant, so streamlining

our processes is more important than ever. Our IM3100 achieves 100% inspection at the speed and accuracy we need. This inline solution allowed us to replace a batch process with a continuous process, which increases yield and reduces labor while meeting our quality requirements. Product quality is our primary core value, and this checkweigher helps us deliver on our high standards.” For more information, visit www.mt.com. SD

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people three days to do 100% inspection, which was very time and labor intensive. Now we’ve improved our production efficiencies by inspecting the product inline immediately after pouching. We’re better able to meet our shipping schedules, and we’ve redirected the two people who had been handling the offline checkweigher to elsewhere in the plant.” She notes, “Our employees find the IM3100 very easy to use. The touchscreen has an intuitive user interface, and the graphic display notifies us of any under- and over-filling problems with the poucher in real time, so we can quickly take action. There’s not much to operating this checkweigher— it’s low maintenance, easy to calibrate and simple to keep clean. We’ve had no unplanned downtime or problems with false rejects. Our IM3100 runs exactly as intended. “Overall, we’ve had a great experience with Mettler-Toledo. Everybody is very helpful, quick to respond and personable. Our sales rep, Bob Hatala at Reliant Packaging Systems, works closely with us to identify the best solutions for our challenging applications. We want to continue this relationship, which is why we recently returned to Mettler-Toledo to find a way to automate inspection on our other pouch filling line.” The other line filling strips of the granular D-Cal supplement at A&Z’s Hauppauge operation challenges downstream technology, such as mechanical pick-and-place systems and checkweighers, because the packages are not oriented. Mettler-Toledo provided an XS1 checkweigher to inspect these strips of pouches offline while they work with A&Z to design an inline system to automate the process. “We selected the XS1 for hand-feeding because

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Automation overcomes complexity More SKUs offer added convenience for consumers, but pose significant operational issues for packaging lines.

n response to increasing consumer demand for convenience products, today’s packaging lines are trying to accommodate unprecedented levels of package variety and complexity. Without the right approach, this can result in higher operating costs, reduced throughput and increased operator risk. However, innovative automation solutions can avoid many pitfalls and increase line flexibility, reduce losses and safeguard machinery and operators. Product packaging is experiencing dramatic transformation in size and type. With one- or two-person households representing 61% of all U.S. households, packages that are sized to serve one or two people are becoming increasingly popular. Data from a Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, reveals Automation technologies from Emerson enhance flexibility, minimize material waste and scrap and boost productivity by increasing efficiency and cutting changeover time.

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easy-open and resealable closures are on the rise and more products are moving to flexible, retortable pouches. In fact, package variety is increasing at such a rapid rate that in the food processing industry alone, four out of five companies surveyed by PMMI reported having more than 100 stock keeping units (SKUs)—and more than half predict SKUs will continue to increase. More SKUs may offer added convenience for consumers, but pose significant operational issues for packaging lines that rely on outdated technologies and machinery lacking the modularity and automation necessary to accommodate these demands. These production lines experience more frequent, increasingly complex changeovers that take more time yet are necessary to manage the variety of products and smaller batch sizes. They also are forced to create suboptimal package designs that match their limited capabilities rather than designing the best package for customer or business need. As a result, these lines use more material than necessary and give away product through overfills. This combination of suboptimal designs and inflexible machinery also introduces greater opportunities for errors, which can lead to bad products that must be scrapped. Automation technology can help packagers better handle complex shapes and material joining and also reduce potential for leaks and contamination inside machines that result in more nuisance stops and losses. Increased operational complexity coupled with pressure to maintain world-class throughput levels also can cause quality issues such as inaccurate fills and waste, which can reduce profits and damage

a producer’s reputation. Innovative technologies such as smart meter verification can help deliver more accurate, effective filling to ensure consumers receive what they expect and producers aren’t giving away free product. Technology also can be leveraged to ensure accuracy of critical measurements, improve quality control, increase machine availability and improve machine health and performance. Line complexity also makes it difficult to ensure operator safety while meeting production demands. And when specific changes are made to improve a machine’s safety, interactions can become even more complex and time consuming—pressuring operators to bypass these measures and expose themselves to unnecessary risk. The resultant safety incidents can open an operation to lost-time incidents, agency fines, increased regulatory scrutiny and other additional costs. Mitigating and preventing incidents are critical, and technologies such as zoned safety and power quality systems can help protect operators and machinery while maintaining production standards. Although overcoming line complexity can be challenging, packagers can meet consumer demands and remain competitive if they adapt. As an automation provider, Emerson (Booth C-5222A) St. Louis, Missouri, recognizes these challenges and can help packaging lines leverage powerful automation technologies that achieve more flexibility, reduce material waste and scrap; improve productivity through more efficient machines and changeovers; and deliver quality products through a cost-effective approach. For more information, visit www.emerson.com. SD

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Reader upgrade prevents mislabeling Image-based units save time for the technical team.

llergen management is increasingly important in the packaged foods industry. Manufacturers are taking steps to avoid labeling mix-ups that sometimes lead to expensive recalls and potential liability concerns. For example, Kraft Foods Canada, Saint-Laurent, Québec, scans each label after it has been applied to ensure that it matches the package contents. But the laser

scanners used to inspect the company’s barbeque sauce were subject to read failures, especially when changing over to a product with the label in a different location. A technician had to rush over to adjust the reader to re-center the label in its field of vision. Kraft solved the problem by switching to image-based DataMan 300 readers from Cognex

(Booth C-5338) Natick, Massachusetts, which can read any label within their 5 x 5-in. field of view without adjustment. “The outstanding performance of the DataMan 300 ID readers saves the technical team a considerable amount of time while protecting customers by ensuring the accuracy of our labels,” reports Dave Fortin, technician for Kraft Foods Canada.

CODE READING CHALLENGE The barbeque sauce product line at the Saint-Laurent plant produces 30 stock keeping units (SKUs) at a rate of up to 265 bottles/min. Ensuring that each package is correctly labeled is critical because some of the products contain potentially allergenic ingredients such as eggs. Unfortunately, the laser-based scanners could only read codes located within a small field of view and had to be adjusted when the label changed. This occupied a considerable amount of the technical staff ’s time. Worse still, even positioned perfectly, the laser scanners often failed to read the code. So the technical team received frequent calls to make adjustments and often struggled to determine the cause of no-read failures. “These calls made it difficult for us to fulfill . . . other responsibilities,” recalls Fortin. In addition, the production team spent a lot of time inspecting packages with codes the scanner couldn’t read to make sure the correct labels were in place.

IMAGE-BASED TECHNOLOGY “I suggested to Kraft that they consider image-based code reading technology,” says Mike Palmieri, senior technical sales representative for Cadence Automation, a Cognex integrator located in Ste-Thérèse, Québec. The basic idea behind the technology is that the reader captures an image and uses a series of algorithms to process it to make it easier to read. A typical algorithm searches the entire image and identifies the position and orientation of the code. Other algorithms handle degradations in code quality due to differences in material types and surfaces. The image-based approach not only reads 1D codes and provides higher read rates, but also reads 2D codes. Because 2D codes like the DataMatrix can hold a much larger volume of data, they provide a considerable amount of redundancy that is used for error correction. So a code often can be read even when it is damaged. Palmieri recommended the Cognex DataMan 300 image-based reader because its 800 x 600 image resolution provides a 5 x 5-in. field of view, which is sufficient to capture an image of the entire label with the resolution needed to read the code regardless of its position or degradation.

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The Cognex DataMan 300 readers help prevent mis-labeling at Kraft Foods Canada with minimal attention from operators or technical staff.

Fortin installs and sets up each DataMan 300 reader in about two hours. He mounts the units with pan-and-tilt brackets from Allison Park Group, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, connects the reader to a personal computer and adjusts the light and focus on the camera. An Ethernet connection connects the reader to the PLC. The camera supports all popular PLC communications protocols. A photodetector in the inspection station signals the PLC that a bottle is ready for inspection. The PLC instructs the reader to capture an image, and

“The DataMan 300 also provides built-in Ethernet, which makes it easy to communicate with a PLC and plant network at a very affordable price,” notes Palmieri. The DataMan 300 reader uses a new 1DMax+™ algorithm, which incorporates Hotbars™ technology designed to handle difficult code-reading applications on high-speed lines. Hotbars uses texture to locate barcodes at any orientation and then extracts high-resolution 1D signals for decoding. The 2DMax+ algorithm is also an upgrade, offering enhanced handling of damaged codes at high line rates. The DataMan 300 series offers the flexibility of integrated and controllable modular lighting and optics. The user can purchase just one model and choose the appropriate lens for the required working distance and field of view. The controllable, field-changeable lighting modules optimize lighting and maximize read rates.

NEAR PERFECT CODE READING Fortin started by replacing a laser scanner with a DataMan 300 reader in one of the barcode reading positions on the barbeque sauce line. From the moment it was installed, the image-based reader virtually eliminated read failures, providing 99.9%+ read rates. That performance convinced Kraft to replace the three other readers on the four-spur line. Since then the company has replaced laser scanners on three other lines. Read performance has continued to be outstanding with 99.9%+ accuracy. No adjustment is required, so the technical staff has been freed from that time-consuming task.

the reader sends the code to the PLC. If the code does not match the product running, the PLC transfers the bottle to a reject conveyor. “DataMan 300 readers have significantly improved the efficiency of packaging lines at Kraft Foods Canada,” concludes Fortin. Virtually no time is spent adjusting readers or checking bottles with good labels, which didn’t scan. The image-based readers are economical to purchase, easy to maintain and provide near-perfect read rates. For more information, visit www.cognex.com. SD

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Single sourcing benefits brand owners Working with one multidisciplinary supplier simplifies equipment selection and integration and maximizes line efficiency.

ngineers and managers in the food industry increasingly request integrated lines designed by process experts. However, an ever-expanding array of options must be considered, not only in terms of available technologies, but also in the number of manufacturers supplying the equipment. There is no longer one or two machinery suppliers, but many.

inherently leading to a bias for the product type they supply. Often these companies claim their technology can do more than it can, which causes confusion among end users. Whether due to genuine ignorance of alternatives or simply a marketing decision to push a single technology, this fact leaves the end user alone to evaluate supplier claims.

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In contrast, a multi-technology manufacturer supplies all types of available equipment under one roof. For example, Sesotec (Booth C-1641) Bartlett, Illinois, a supplier of inspection and sorting equipment, possesses years of experience in manufacturing metal detectors, x-ray equipment and optical sorters, but just as importantly, understands how the equipment fits together. This requires insight into the optimal use and configuration of each equipment type, not the sales pitch of a prejudiced salesperson.

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3. A streamlined source for submitting orders and parts inventory 4. Purchasing power when reviewing multiple units. System integrators and equipment distributors sometimes can provide the expertise needed to properly design a complete plant layout. However, they are not the original equipment manufacturer and can also fall prey to the biases and limited focus of their suppliers. This is another example of the benefit of a single multidisciplinary supplier.

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4. Color sorting detects foreign contaminants and defective product in the raw material based on reflected light and rejects with air valves. 5. Laser sorting uses multiple lasers to detect surface texture differences and uses air jets to reject shriveled, rotten or otherwise defective product and foreign material. 6. Belt sorting analyzes the shape, texture and biochemical properties of the product flow inline and is used for removal of especially difficult defects. 7. Checkweighing verifies and monitors the weight of the final package, rejecting over- or underweight items.

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Cold Pressure Council hosts HPP Summit New group aims to advance use of high pressure processing (HPP) for foods and beverages.

he Cold Pressure Council (Booth C-1341), a new group convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, will present the 2017 HPP Sum-

mit. The meeting, hosted by Universal Pasteurization, Villa Rica, Georgia, and Universal Cold Storage, Lincoln, Nebraska, will be held at the Atlanta (Georgia) Marriott Buckhead Hotel and Conference Center, Oct. 2–4, 2017.

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Introduced earlier this year at the inaugural ProFood Tech (April 4-6, 2017, McCormick Place, Chicago), the Council addresses questions about HPP technology while developing and formalizing industry best practices. It also promotes networking among professionals using this processing technology. “We encourage show attendees to take the time to learn more about the benefits of HPP and get involved in this new Council,” says Mark Duffy, CEO, Universal Pasteurization and Universal Cold Storage, a founding member of the Council. After transitioning from the lab to the production floor almost 20 years ago, HPP is gaining greater recognition among consumer packaged goods companies for a variety of products. “In this age where consumer choice is critical, HPP is a cost-effective method for processors to maintain taste, texture and nutrition while providing the clean label consumers are looking for,” explains Jeff Williams, president of Avure Technologies (Booth S-7244) Erlanger, Kentucky, a founding member of the Council. “HPP allows food processors to achieve significant benefits in terms of food safety and extended shelf life,” adds Jaime Nicolas-Correa, director Hiperbaric USA, Miami, Florida, another founding member. He predicts, “The formation of this Council will help us take this technology to the next level.” Other founding members include American Pasteurization Co., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Campbell’s, Camden, New Jersey; Suja Life, Oceanside, California; Starbucks subsidiary Evolution Fresh, Rancho Cucamonga, California; GoodFoods Group, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; and JBT (Booth S-7244) Chalfont, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.ColdPressureCouncil.org. SD

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Pineberry provides traceability solutions Systems handle flat or erect cartons for printing and verifying serialized codes.

major pharmaceutical company contacted Pineberry Manufacturing (Booth C-3704) Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It needed to serialize its products and support traceability throughout its supply chain to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and other market requirements worldwide. The problem: Limited space necessitated a compact system to print and verify serialized codes on flat and erect cartons. A few weeks later, the CartonTrac FC flat carton and CartonTrac EC erect carton packaging and pharmaceutical serialization systems were delivered. Flat cartons are placed on the Pineberry HSF 12 friction feeder and dispensed singly on a vacuum conveyor, which passes a drop-on-demand inkjet printer for application of variable serialized data. An integrated camera system verifies code data before the printed blanks move onto a shingling conveyor. Erect cartons are placed onto a vacuum conveyor and travel toward a dropon-demand inkjet printer for application of variable serialized data. An integrated camera system verifies code data before continuing to the packing department.

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The CartonTrac EC erect carton packaging and serialization system consists of a vacuum conveyor, inkjet printer and camera system to apply and verify serialized codes.

cannot be tampered with. Cartons are controlled with precision.” With longer supply chains and rising eCommerce sales providing more opportunities for counterfeiters, regulations to serialize and trace products are or soon will be in place in more than 40 countries. Although postponed for a year in the U.S., deadlines set to comply with U.S.’s DSCSA and the European Union’s Falsified Medicines Directive 2011/62/EU are fast approaching in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Pharma companies, contract manufacturers and contract packagers should already be taking steps to ensure lines are serialization-ready. For more information, visit www.pineberryinc.com. SD

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On the CartonTrac FC system, flat cartons are dispensed singly on a vacuum conveyor so an inkjet printer can apply serialized data. An integrated camera system verifies code data before the printed blanks move onto a shingling conveyor.

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Portfolio serves end-to-end needs Machines handle pre-made or form/fill/seal pouches as well as end-of-line tasks.

lpha to omega, beginning to end. Companies in the Paxiom Group offer a portfolio of machines that perform tasks ranging from primary packaging to preparation for shipment. On the primary packaging side, WeighPack Systems (Booth C-3614) Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and Sleekwrapper (Booth C-3614) Las Vegas, Nevada, focus on flexible packaging. Sleekwrapper offerings include the servo-driven, stainless steel Sleek40 horizontal flow wrapper. It offers a maximum web width of 15.5 in. (400mm) and achieves a rate of 60 packs/min. For higher volume requirements, a two-up jaw version outputs up to 100 packs/min. A fully adjustable forming box enables handling of a variety of pack sizes. Non-proprietary servo motors and drives expedite changeover and adjustment of the four-axis wrapper. Cantilevered body and infeed simplify cleaning and maintenance. Measuring less than 7 ft. and equipped with wheels, the unit fits on lines with limited space. WeighPack began 2017 in its new 70,000-sq.-ft. building. The move to the larger, state-of-the-art facility was made to keep up with rising demand. “We are extremely fortunate to continue our forward trajectory as a leading supplier of automated packaging solutions,” says Nicholas Taraborel-

li, vice president Sales. The new facility triples production space and features an equipment showroom, a customer training classroom and a 2,000-sq.-ft. industrial refrigerator to bring product to specified temperature and humidity levels for equipment testing. WeighPack supplies equipment for flexible packaging lines under the CombiScale, Swifty, VerTek and XPdius names. WeighPack’s high-performance XPdius Elite vertical/form/fill/seal (V/F/F/S) machine is engineered for precision, reliability and long-term operation. Capable of running nearly 100 cycles/min., the servo-controlled machine produces finished bags measuring up to 13 in. wide by 16 in. long. Accessing machine parts and inner workings is hassle-free as doors are easily removable and operators have both front and back access to machine components. Equipped with a cantilevered air film shaft, the XPdius machine eliminates the need for film-holding side chucks, which simplifies and expedites changeover. Another time-saving feature is toolless parts removal when loading film, replacing pull belts and performing routine maintenance. If an end user prefers pre-made pouches, the Swifty bagger handles a variety of styles including

WeighPack’s new building offers expanded production space and areas for customer training and product testing. Other amenities include a fitness center, entertainment room and an auditorium with stadium seating.

Poplok automatic tray former with robust welded steel frame doesn’t need glue or pressure-sensitive tape to produce finished trays.

standup. Engineered to be reliable, easy to service and operate and faster to clean, the machine operates at up to 40 bags/min. A horizontal infeed conveyor with easy-to-load bag magazine ensures consistent, square entry. Other standard features include a photo sensor for bag opening detection, funnel clog sensors, variable speed control and Allen-Bradley touchscreen control. For the end of the line, Eagle Packaging Machinery (Booth C-3614) Miami, Florida, designs and manufactures machines to handle any corrugated tray or case—self-locking, glued or taped— for display or shipping purposes. Brands include Boxxer, BoxxPak, PopLok, Vassoyo and Z Zag. The compact, mobile PopLok automatic tray former erects self-locking, fully recyclable corrugated and paperboard trays with or without a hinged lid. Blanks are placed in a hopper and the trays are pulled into the forming section and under forming plows to erect the side and end panels. Minor flaps fold simultaneously. Passage through a set of side bars fold and lock the rollover flap into place. The PopLok machine forms one-tuck, two-tuck and multi-tuck trays and gently handles corrugated or paperboard to ensure graphics are not marred. For more information, visit www.eaglepm.com, www.sleekwrapper.com, www.weighpack.com. SD

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ocky Mountain Spice, Denver, Colorado, needed a flexible printer that would reliably mark and code the spices it packages. Starting in 1994 as a repackaging company, Rocky Mountain Spice has deep roots in the kosher food industry of Colorado. A Denver Green Certified Business, the company operates in a 40,000-sq.-ft. facility that blends, manufactures and packages for private labels and distributors. Its product line includes gluten-free, all-natural, certified USDA Organic and Kosher products. The company has received numerous certificates of achievement for food safety and sanitation excellence. Due to the variety and volume of products, Rocky Mountain Spice closely monitors the efficiency of its daily operations. One process that caused a lot of downtime was marking and coding. The interface was difficult to use when switching over a product line, and repairs were often needed following continuous usage of the equipment. Paul Courtwright, the maintenance manager, was determined to find a better solution. So he reached out to Colorado Scale Center, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a distributor he had worked with previously to source other types of equipment. Colorado Scale also serves as a distributor for Hitachi America (Booth S-6160) Tarrytown, New York, and arranged a demo. At the end of two weeks, it was clear the Hitachi RX2 Series continuous inkjet printer would be reliable and efficient. During the two weeks of testing, the Hitachi RX2 printer required zero cleaning or maintenance, a far cry from its existing printers. It also was quickly apparent how easy the printer is to operate. An intuitive user interface makes setting up each line quick and easy. Repairs and maintenance costs have been virtually eliminated due to the printer’s durability and reliability. With increased uptime and reduced maintenance costs, there are plans to purchase another unit as the operation grows. Since switching to the Hitachi printer, Rocky Mountain Spice has been able to focus on its core business—delivering fresh, quality spices. “We quickly became Hitachi users . . . I don’t think we’d ever consider using another printer,” says David Tenenbaum, president of Rocky Mountain Spice. For more information, visit www.hitachi-america.us/ice. SD

Fres-co introduces Fres Flow, the next generation multi-serve retail package for shelf stable and refrigerated beverage products (dairy & dairy alternatives, juices, teas, wine & spirits, and more). Fres Flow is lighter, more convenient, more sustainable than bag-in-box and rigid containers. Visit booth C-5038 to see our latest innovation in flexible packaging.

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A Hitachi RX2 Series continuous inkjet printer applies crisp codes to cartons and pouches and ends problems with excessive maintenance and downtime Rocky Mountain Spice encountered with its previous system.

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Line delivers long-term flexibility Turkish confectionery specialist, Sölen, relies on Flowmodul technology

ince its formation in 1989, Sölen, has become one of the largest exporters of chocolate and chocolate-based products in Turkey. In 2013 the family-owned confectioner broke the US$200 million barrier. Today Sölen exports to more than 100 countries. Most of the firm’s 200 products are packaged on machines from Gerhard Schubert, parent company of Schubert North America (Booth S-7665) Charlotte, North Carolina. This includes its latest innovation, the Ozmo Cornet, a chocolate-filled miniature waffle cone. During the past five years, Sölen has ordered 24 packaging machines from Schubert’s world headquarters in Crailsheim, Germany. The most recent order was for 16 TLM machines—including six lines equipped with Flowmodul technology. One of these new machines packages the Ozmo Cornet in the multipack format in flow-wrap bags. The Flowmodul flow-wrapping component loads a plastic tray with four or six horizontally positioned products.

A FLEXIBLE CONCEPT Sölen’s specification for Schubert’s developers was very clear: the TLM machine should package the sweets using different packs and packaging materials. With this in mind, the line can final pack the trays in flow-wrap bags as well as in cartons. “Since the product line can be automatically adjusted, format changes are quickly and easily implemented,” says Erdogan Coban, member of the Sölen Executive Committee. For the Ozmo Cornet line, a maximum of two machine operators are needed for packaging 250 confectionery bags/ min. For trays with six products, for example, this results in a machine output of 41.7 trays/min. Coban reports, “The greatest advantage of Schubert machines is that all packaging processes can be centrally controlled—this also applies to the new Flowmodul. This is

Highly flexible Flowmodul technology handles Sölen’s new Osmo Cornet confection and can be easily adapted to another product with a few simple adjustments.

seamlessly integrated mechanically and at control level into the Schubert machine. The integration of flow-wrapping bag units from third-party suppliers can be complicated and leads to some impairment of overall efficiency.” In addition to packaging the Ozmo Cornet, Sölen is also taking advantage of the possibilities offered by the Flowmodul technology for the flow-wrap packaging of its Luppo chocolate bar. Thanks to seamless integration within the TLM machine, the entire system is compact and saves space. The products arrive at the TLM machine’s first station in a multi-row formation and standing on a conveyor system. There, two rows are taken from the first F2 robot and placed in the format plate of the Transmodul mechanism. If a product is missing in a row, the F4 robot picks an Ozmo Cornet from a side table and fills the gap. As part of the quality control process, the F2 robots that remove the products from the moving chain conveyor have a sensor system to check for the presence of lids. This ensures that only products with undamaged individual wrapping are placed on the four- or six-count trays. This unit is completed with a Transmodul mechanism, which transfers the confectionery to the packaging. There is a parallel Transmodul section for new

packaging materials. A magazine holds the carton blanks and the trays that hold the cornets. In all, the installation can handle five formats for the loaded trays. This enables the packaging of trays with four or six Ozmo Cornets in flow-wrap bags. Alternatively, the products can be packaged on the machine in two different formations of 12 and one formation with 24 products.

“THE INTEGRATION OF FLOWWRAPPING BAG UNITS FROM THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS CAN BE COMPLICATED AND LEADS TO SOME IMPAIRMENT OF OVERALL EFFICIENCY.” STREAMLINED FOR GROWTH With many years of close cooperation, Sölen and Schubert have become true partners. Coban reports, “We rely on our business relationship with Schubert; above all, we appreciate their exceptional reliability. Our partner, Schubert, always provides us with the best possible solution on time and to our exact requirements.” For more information, visit www.schubert-na.com. SD

Sölen introduced the Ozmo Cornet, a chocolate-filled miniature waffle cone delicacy, at the end of 2016.

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Thin paper turns into instruction sheets Family-owned printer approaching its 100th birthday thrives in specialized niche.

nstructions for use, or IFUs, accompany many healthcare-related products. Supplying these instruction sheets sounds simple, but printing and finishing involve very lightweight paper and precise folding. “There aren’t too many providers working with these extremely thin papers,” says Mike Robinson, CFO at Robinson Printing (Booth N-639) Temecula, California, a first-time exhibitor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. “Because of the types of papers we use, we have to be very precise in our setup, and our shop floor is climate-controlled to minimize paper handling issues,” he explains. Printed sheets spend only a brief time on pallets waiting to be folded, and folded product is stacked and immediately shrink-wrapped to protect it. Sheets are printed on offset or digital presses then finished on equipment capable of precisely and consistently folding the delicate sheets. For this reason, Robinson Printing recently turned to its longtime post-press partner MBO America, Marlton, New Jersey, to install a KL 112 miniature folder— Robinson’s second—to accommodate increased business volume from its medical device customers. The KL 112 unit primarily folds IFUs down to 5/8 in. in quantities from 100 to several hundred thousand. Eight fold plates in the first unit and six in the second provide the flexibility to produce a variety of folds. “We rarely get the same consecutive setups, so we prize the KL 112’s fold-plate configurability,” comments Jeff Blount, production manager at Robinson Printing. He notes, “It meets every need. When we bought this folder, I fell in love with it.” Developed specifically for lightweight paper processing, standard features include dual calibrating fold rollers, gear-driven rollers, ultrasonic double-sheet detection, integrated batch counter, noise hoods and MS Control. Robinson Printing also chose a model 177 vertical stacking delivery, which delivers tightly bound miniature folded product with the highest degree of precision and control. The company, which has passed its 90th birthday, has a long history with MBO, having purchased eight folders in the past dozen years. In addition to the mini-folder, the company operates three MBO E0x40-in. large-format folders and two KL-model folders. Certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard and cGMP-compliant to ensure the proper design, monitoring and control of manufacturing processes and facilities, Robinson Printing is committed to providing exceptional quality and service. “We have been doing this type of work for many years and have established a solid reputation for high-quality work and top-flight service,” says Robinson. “Our mission is to provide the best customer service we can by staying agile and creative enough to fulfill customer demands and meet their deadlines.” With the fifth generation of the family now involved in the business, Robinson Printing operates with a staff of 36 at a 24,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art facility. In addition to IFUs of every description for makers of medical device, cosmetic, vitamin, dental and veterinary products worldwide, Robinson Printing produces product boxes and trays, booklets, flyers and brochures. For more information, visit www.robinsonprinting.com/medical_printing.html. SD

Robinson Printing specializes in printing and folding the instructions for use sheets required for many healthcare products.

The Smart Solution for Hard-to-Hold Liquids From fruit juices and dairy alternatives, to wine and drink mixes, even specialized industrial oils and chemicals, hardto-hold liquids have met their match. Fres-co’s innovative liquid pouches signify packaging innovation at its best — lighter, more convenient, environmentally-friendlier than rigid containers. Stop by booth C-5038 to see how this packaging solution fits your product.

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Bosch unveils top-load cartoner Compact, integrated system forms, loads and closes cartons.

osch Packaging Technology (Booth C-2800) New Richmond, Wisconsin, introduces the Kliklok ITC integrated top-load cartoner. Developed in partnership with Kliklok-Woodman in the U.S. and Kliklok International in the U.K., both part of the Bosch Group since 2015, this solution integrates carton forming, product loading and carton closing on one machine and occupies minimal floor space. Designed for flow-wraps, roll-wraps and die-end wrapped products, it is a perfect fit for the growing bakery and confectionery industries in the U.S., as well as other applications for multiple flowwrapped products. “Keeping in mind that the mid-range market in U.S. for cartoning is growing, but that the production facilities are often smaller and the space is [at] a premium, we developed a solution for food producers who want simple, streamlined and easy-to-operate packaging systems that don’t ocThe U.S. launch of the Kliklok ITC top-load cartoner features the integrated carton forming, loading, closing system as a part of a gentle system solution for packing stacked cookies and crackers. Photo: Courtesy of Bosch.

cupy a lot of floor space,” says Bruno Oberle, GM at Kliklok-Woodman in the U.S. The ITC machine’s small 12 x 6.5-ft. footprint features an ergonomic design with a low-level carton hopper, and a swing-arm-mounted human/ machine interface (HMI), glue tank and product infeed located on one side of the machine. The forming and closing sections also can be accessed without crossing the production line. Toolless jigs and a change part numbering system reduce changeover time to less than 15 minutes. As a result, one operator can efficiently manage the forming, loading and closing. Output is fast for such a compact system with a maximum speed of 80 cartons/min. The machine accommodates a variety of formats and styles, allowing cartons to be formed with locks or glue.

INTEGRATED OPERATION Once formed with a single servo-controlled plunger—a proven technology from the Kliklok TransFormer—cartons are placed directly onto independently controlled shuttles riding on a linear servo racetrack. The cartoner accepts up to 550 products/min., and an adjustable collator chain positions them for loading. In the next step, Bosch’s proven delta pick-andplace robot tracks the carton shuttles and loads products on-the-fly for a speed advantage over two-axis loaders. In the end, the loaded cartons race around the track The compact Kliklok ITC cartoner provides fast output, forming, loading and closing up to 80 cartons/minute. Photo: Courtesy of Bosch.

into the closing section and exit in the same direction as incoming products. Oberle notes, “The small footprint saves you space. The ergonomics save you labor costs. The fast, toolless changeovers save you time. The threein-one design saves your budget.” The new HMI 4.0 touchscreen—the next generation of intelligent HMIs—simplifies operation and guides the operator through each step of the production process. A clearly structured menu provides immediate access to production status. The HMI supports troubleshooting, significantly reducing the risk of unscheduled downtime and minimizing planned maintenance time. The ability to optimize production schedules maximizes efficiency, resulting in a faster return on investment and lower total cost of ownership. For more information, visit www.boschpackaging.com. SD

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Take a virtual reality tour

T Modular design of the Planeta 200 capsule filler results in a highly configurable platform compatible with installation of different dosing units, isolators and automated washing systems.

o educate and entertain visitors, MG America (Booth N-227) Fairfield, New Jersey, the U.S. subsidiary of MG2 of Bologna, Italy, offers a virtual reality tour in its Pharma Zone. The interactive experience takes visitors inside three cleanrooms and a laboratory, vividly displaying how active products are tested under stable conditions. Elsewhere in the booth, the next-generation Planeta 200 capsule filler headlines along with the Cariba C222 horizontal cartoner, the intermittent-motion Perfect Pack Beta 200 sachet machine and kg-pharma’s compact RoTab bilayer tablet press.

Other machines on display include a capsule checkweigher from Anritsu Infivis (Booth S-6421) Elk Grove Village, Illinois; a tablet and capsule inspection module from Antares Vision (Booth N-236) Moorestown, New Jersey; an Axomatic Axo 800 automatic tube filler, a Comas MND-A1 automatic strip machine, a Cariba C230 top-load cartoner and an MG2 ACE BT/300 bottle coding and verification unit. For more information, visit www.mgamerica.com, http://detectionperfection.com, www.antaresvision.com. SD

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Metsä focuses on lighter board

he Better with Less initiative unifies its premium paperboard products and services at Metsä Board Americas (Booth S-6802) Norwalk, Connecticut. “Brand owners are looking at how to optimize packaging to be more sustainable, safer and lighter in weight,” says Mika Joukio, CEO of Metsä Board. He adds, “We are known for our pioneering expertise in high-quality, lightweight paperboards. Now with our unified product portfolio and targeted services we can provide even stronger support to our customers to jointly improve sustainability and efficiency of packaging throughout the value chain.”

New brand visuals mirror the angular forms of Metsä Group’s moose symbol and identify product categories via color coding. Hand-crafted images rely on precise printing, cutting and layering of paperboard.

Harmonized product names simplify paperboard selection. The three service areas—Packaging Analysis & Design, Availability Services and Technical Expertise and R&D—complement the product lineup and provide collaboration opportunities for joint development of better and lighter packaging. For more information, visit www.metsaboard.com. SD

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Dancer control slims down, gains functionality Delta servo drives with onboard control plus integrated HMI eliminate the need for a PLC on a film-handling module.

APPLICATION NEEDS The heart of the module consists of four motion axes: two to drive nip rolls that control the speed and tension of the operation; and two for a linear flying, stamping and engraving process. The control system also had to satisfy two modes of operation: continuous run (with and without registration) and intermittent indexing correlated with a registration mark. A human/machine interface (HMI) was needed for machine setup, storage of information and input of recipes. This machine setup can be random; and there may be situations where no predefined e-cams are preloaded. The machine axes have to automatically adjust based on the film registration mark position feedback. Since this is a standalone module that does not require many inputs/outputs (I/Os) and all are tightly triggered depending on the axes position or speed, the end user wished to eliminate the programmable logic controller (PLC) and use the I/Os available on the servo drives to reduce the system cost and increase the responsiveness of the local I/Os. Moreover, the end user wanted to use the built-in functionalities of the servo drive to fully operate the machine, consequently, eliminating the need and cost of a centralized upper motion controller.

THE DELTA SOLUTION The solution from Delta Products, Industrial Automation Business Group (Booth C-3400) Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, meets the needs of the application and provides additional features. The whole system control scheme can be

run using four parameterized, motion-intelligent ASDA-A2 servos and a DOP-B07P Professional HMI. The distributed control of the ASDA-A2 servos made it possible to eliminate the upper controller, while software wizards expedited setup. With many critical motion functions parameterized through built-in macros (macroinstructions), there’s no programming and less troubleshooting. Testing is simpler too. Since Delta manufactures the ASDA-A2 servo and DOP-B HMI, functionality was added to make the two products work together more efficiently, further reducing programming effort. The master-axis operation consists of two modes: continuous and intermittent. The continuous mode runs the system based on a speed command from a dancer, which is fed directly to the master axis. Since the machine does not have an external master encoder, the master axis encoder serves as the reference for the other axes motion: the tensioner nip roll, the shuttle and the press.

Dancer control system consists of four motion-intelligent A2 servo drives and a DOP-B HMI.

The intermittent mode runs the system at an index interval based on the film registration marks. In this mode, the distances between the registration marks may not be consistent, yet the index distance has to be an operator-defined and very precise distance from the registration mark. Since the master is in fact the servo axis driving the nip roller,

the index target distance is virtually redefined internally by the axis after it starts moving and after capturing the registration mark. The master axis, using the ASDA-A2 servo’s 5-microsec fast-capture registration feature, can internally change the move target reference to the actual registration capture position, eliminating any communication delay with an upper controller. Therefore, even with irregular mark distances at high film speeds, the machine master is able to index accurately for the press to engrave in a precise distance from the mark. According to Company X, “changing the target position on-the-fly from an internal calculation in the drive was a real game changer for us.” In order to control the section tension and keep the same speed reference level as commanded by the dancer position feedback, the encoder output from the master axis is scaled and then passed to the second nip roll. This scaling can be manually overwritten on-the-fly by the operator using the HMI to increase or decrease the film tension to match the specs of the material. Since the master axis encoder feedback is used by all the machine axes, an ASDA-A2 drive bypass function is used allowing the encoder signal to be amplified and resent to the next drive with only 50-nanosecond/drive propagation delay. At a maximum machine speed of 240 ft./ min., a 100-nanosecond delay between the master and the fourth axis reflects only one-half an encoder count on a 100,000 count/ motor revolution feedback. To stamp and engrave properly at high speeds, the shuttle has to match the film speed for at least 80% of the actuator’s total travel distance. In the non-registration mode, the operator is able to set the desired speed, matching zone distance between the engrave marks. The DOP-B HMI is used to graphically set up and generate the e-cam profile and download to the shuttle ASDA-A2 servo axis,

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hen Company X decided to build a new generation standalone packaging film processing machine module, its control engineering group had two things in mind: a slimmer control architecture and a flexible design to accommodate the progressive demands of the packaging market. To minimize cost, the number of components had to be reduced without jeopardizing machine performance. Plus, the new system had to offer more features with higher functionality so the natural evolution of next-gen design wouldn’t be limited.

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which runs continuously based on the master feedback. This allows for e-cam profile customization without the need for plugging in a personal computer, further simplifying setup and operator usage. In registration matching mode, the shuttle motion has to coordinate with the registration mark position, which may create a challenge due to mark misprint and/or material stretch. A Synchronized Axis macro function compensates and implements the necessary corrections. With fewer than five parameter settings, this macro is turned on, and the ASDA-A2 servo drive will continuously and automatically capture and compare registration marks and implement the necessary adjustments on the e-cam profile on-the-fly. “Setting up the Flying Press axis with only five parameters was unheard of—the ASDA-A2 is like an automation controller in itself!” comments the end user.

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This Synchronized Axis macro also ensures the engrave axis prints in the right place. However, to ensure this axis presses with the correct pressure, the operator must be able to regulate torque and determine the window within the press e-cam cycle where torque limiting will occur. For this requirement, the ASDA-A2 drives’ Output Range I/O function was used to dynamically limit torque output according to the operator setting. The ASDA-A2 servo drive offers two additional options. If the user wants to implement the operation with an external encoder for slip compensation, the ASDA-A2 servo comes with a second encoder feedback input for a full-closed loop control operation. If the graphics on the film interfere with the registration mark operation, a registration mask range feature allows the user to specify a distance window within the cam cycle where the ASDA-A2 Sync Axis operation would disregard any action on the registration input. Delta Products achieved Company X’s machine functionality and production mode requirements and in the process, reduced the system components in a scalable, standalone and cost-effective system to accurately control all four axes of complex motion—without a PLC. Instead motion control is governed by the ASDA-A2 servo drives’ built-in functions and Motion Macros such as synchronous e-cam, e-gear, position capture and compare, dynamic endpoint change and second full-closed loop, plus the DOP-B HMI with downloadable user-defined cams. For more information, visit www.delta-americas.com/A2. SD

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Presto Tape looking Chase leads IoPP to expand sales force Long-time board member becomes executive director.

he Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) (Booth C-1347, S-6519) Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, has appointed Jane Chase, CPP, College of Fellows, as its executive director. She succeeds Patrick Farrey, who recently assumed the duties of chief executive officer at the Society of Plastics Engineers, Bethel, Connecticut. Chase says, “I am honored to serve as the executive director for such a fine organization. IoPP is a wonderful resource for packaging professionals, and we will continue to support packaging professionals at all stages of their careers.” Her participation in IoPP spans more than 20 years including long-time involvement on the Board of Directors where she served in various roles, including chair. She has been an instructor for IoPP’s in-person Fundamentals of Packaging Technology training course and led the judging panel for its annual AmeriStar packaging competition. In addition, she played leading roles in establishing the Sustainable Packaging Technical Committee and the IoPP Packaging Education Scholarship Fund, which supports packaging students and raises awareness of packaging as a career choice. Chase brings many other packaging-related accomplishments to the association. She holds three U.S. patents and has written and spoken on packaging innovation and sustainability on many occasions. She also has served as a member of the Packaging Management Council, sponsored by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, and chaired the Industrial Advisory Committee for the packaging program at University of Wisconsin–Stout. During her career, she has specialized in structural design, packaging line efficiency improvement and strategic business development for companies such as Schwan Food, U.S. Foodservice, ConAgra Foods, Ecolab, General Mills and SC Johnson. For more information, visit www.IoPP.org. SD

resto Tape (Booth S-6728) Bensalem, Pennsylvania, continues to expand its sales force. Increasing sales of its competitively priced specialty tapes and floor protection products prompt the company to seek additional independent sales representatives for its U.S.-made products. Various territories are available, and positions offer a good commission structure. For more information, visit www.prestotape.com. SD

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Learn about smart machines Rockwell Automation presentations highlight benefits of flexible, connected machines.

hree Innovation Stage (Booth C-1049) presentations about smart machines are scheduled today and tomorrow with subject-matter specialists from Rockwell Automation (Booth: Central Hall, Meeting Room N-116) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and MagneMotion, A Rockwell Automation Company (Booth S-7377) Devens, Massachusetts. Sessions present real-world examples of how original equipment

manufacturers (OEMs) can use smart machines, remote monitoring and other advanced technologies to transform and optimize end user’s operations and grow their own businesses. “As end users pursue a smart manufacturing strategy in their operations, machine and equipment builders are looking to contribute,” explains Steve Mulder, OEM packaging segment leader– North America, Rockwell Automation.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 INDEPENDENT CART TECHNOLOGY —CHANGING THE WAY CUSTOMERS VIEW PACKAGING AUTOMATION 2:00 PM

Independent cart technology offers faster changeover times and increased machine flexibility to help end users shorten production runs and meet changing consumer needs. Success stories illustrate how the innovative technology can help increase production and decrease costs. Neil Bentley Product Marketing Manager MagneMotion, A Rockwell Automation Company

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 BUILDING A SMARTER MACHINE 10:00 AM

Learn about building smart machines that easily integrate into facilities, give operators access to actionable production information and enable agile reaction to changing market demands. Discussion centers on how leading machine and equipment builders are capitalizing on this opportunity today. Steve Mulder OEM Packaging Segment Leader– North America Rockwell Automation

REMOTE MONITORING—ADDING VALUE TO YOUR MACHINE OFFERING 3:00 PM

Learn how to use remote monitoring to create revenue streams, improve service delivery and strengthen collaboration with customers. Presentation addresses considerations for safely implementing these new technologies into machines and equipment while keeping security risks in check. Doug Weber Connected Services Engineering Manager Rockwell Automation For more information, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. SD

cognex (Booth C-5338) and Orbis (Booth S-8001) for sponsoring nametag lanyards.

One adhesive for all case and carton product line needs USE KIZEN, THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOT MELT ADHESIVES

Visit booth C-5644 to learn more www.bostik.com/kizen

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PMMI and NAM join forces Groups urge Congress to reauthorize bill supporting modern workforce.

MULTIPOND Weighing Technology and multihead weighing systems stand for maximum accuracy, performance and reliability.

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Advancing Technology Eagle is constantly challenging the norm by developing advanced technologies to secure points of detection on your line and increase production efficiencies. Advance to booth S-6386.

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n an effort to strengthen the packaging and processing workforce, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, has signed on with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, D.C., to support the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act. The law is designed to help Americans develop the skills they need to compete for high-skilled, in-demand jobs. On June 22, 2017, the House of Representatives passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. This legislation is a bipartisan effort to help our nation’s students acquire the skills needed to be successful in today’s work environment. At press time, the legislation had been referred to the Senate and was being reviewed by its Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Employers are reporting a shortage of skilled workers to fill in-demand positions. Modernized and relevant CTE programs, designed with the input of employers and responsive to the needs identified by labor market data, are central to overcoming this skills gap. “PMMI members are struggling to find the right technical talent required to fuel the innovation needed in our industry,” says Glen Long, senior vice president, PMMI. “Programs such as Perkins CTE [Act] will go a long way toward ensuring our members, and the industry as a whole, have the right people with the right skills to move our industry forward and compete in a global market. We are proud to stand with NAM and support this legislation.” CTE is an effective tool for improving student outcomes and helps prepare both secondary and postsecondary students with the necessary academic, technical and employability skills required to be successful in the workforce. CTE prepares students both for college and careers and is critical to meeting the needs of the 21st century economy. New legislation should focus on areas where improvements can be made to current law, such as: •• Align CTE programs to the needs of the regional, state and local labor markets •• Support effective and meaningful collaboration between secondary and postsecondary institutions and employers •• Increase student participation in work-based learning opportunities and •• Promote the use of industry-recognized credentials and other recognized postsecondary credentials, such as the PMMI Mechatronics Certifications. These improvements will more effectively spend federal dollars to help our nation’s students acquire the skills that they need and employers are demanding. By signing on with NAM to support this legislation, PMMI urges Congress to move forward with reauthorization of Perkins Career and Technical Education based on the broadly supported legislation from 2016 and appreciate the ongoing, bipartisan commitment to invest in our nation’s students, workers and economy through the Perkins CTE program. “Congress needs to know that employers across the country, including PMMI members, are reporting moderate to serious shortages of qualified applicants for skilled and highly skilled positions,” says Stephan Girard, director of Workforce Development, PMMI. “Reauthorizing Perkins will help ensure a quality employee pipeline for employers and access to in-demand and high-paying jobs for America’s workforce.” For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

Offer your employees the most up-to-date information on equipment, specifically adapted to the complexity of this ever-growing industry. Solve your problems in real time, standardize your operating procedures and improve your workforce capability.

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PMMI membership tops 800 34 firms exhibit as PMMI members for first time.

MMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth: Central Lobby) Reston, Virginia, achieves a membership milestone with a roster of more than 800 member companies. An industry leader in packaging for more than 80 years, PMMI approved 46 new member companies at its Executive Leadership Conference (March 19-21, 2017, in Aventura, Florida). The newcomers include seven general members, 14 associate members, four component supplier members, 11 materials supplier members and 10 affiliated members.

NEW GENERAL MEMBERS

“Updating our membership by-laws has positioned PMMI to properly keep pace with an ever-evolving and growing marketplace through its inclusion of more industry contributors,” says Glen Long, senior vice president, PMMI. “As the processing and packaging landscapes shift, this growth in member companies demonstrates our ability to adapt to the ways manufacturing and business structures are changing.” For more information, visit www.PMMI.org. SD

NEW MATERIALS SUPPLIER MEMBERS

Holland Engineering (Booth C-1636), New Britain, Connecticut LasX Industries (Booth S-7770) White Bear Lake, Minnesota PKD, Querétaro, Mexico Precision Finishing Systems, Wheeling, Illinois Right Stuff Equipment (Booth S-7570) Denver, Colorado Schenck Process (Booth S-8404) Kansas City, Missouri Shorewood Engineering, Waconia, Minnesota

NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Bergami USA (Booth N-222) Roseto, Pennsylvania BestPack Packaging Systems, Rancho Cucamonga, California Cama USA (Booth S-7250) Buffalo Grove, Illinois CSi Palletizing (Booth S-7272) Richmond, Virginia EBS Ink Jet Systems USA (Booth S-7381) Libertyville, Illinois Leibinger USA (Booth S-6565) East Troy, Wisconsin Pester USA (Booth N-206) Allendale, New Jersey Schubert North America (Booth S-7665) Charlotte, North Carolina Taisei Lamick USA (Booth S-6568) Elk Grove Village, Illinois Totani America (Booth S-6549) De Pere, Wisconsin United Barcode Systems (Booth C-3825) Escondido, California Universal Robots USA (Booth S-8257) Ann Arbor, Michigan Volkmann (Booth S-8222) Bristol, Pennsylvania Volm Companies (Booth S-7264) Antigo, Wisconsin

C&K Propack (Booth S-6538) Seoul, Korea Charter NEX Films (Booth S-6763) Milton, Wisconsin Genpak, Glens Falls, New York Hindustan Adhesives, New Delhi, India Peel Plastic Products (Booth S-7375) Brampton, Ontario, Canada PolyOne, Maryland Heights, Missouri Smith Corona Labels & Ribbons (Booth S-7852) Cleveland, Ohio Storopack (Booth S-5983) Cincinnati, Ohio Tadbik (Booth S-7376) Fairfield, New Jersey Tebplast Plastik Sanayi Ve Ticaret, Istanbul, Turkey Technimark (Booth S-7463) Asheboro, North Carolina

NEW AFFILIATED SUPPLIER MEMBERS AC Compacting (Booth N-228) North Brunswick, New Jersey Afflink, Tuscaloosa, Alabama AutoCoding Systems (Booth S-7557) Cheshire, United Kingdom Berran Industrial Group (Booth S-7952) Akron, Ohio Cold Jet (Booth S-7147) Loveland, Ohio Food Plant Engineering (Booth S-8335) Cincinnati, Ohio Pak-Tec, Lake Wylie, South Carolina Secomea (Booth S-7476) Montreal, Quebec, Canada Socaps US, Atlanta, Georgia UCM Holdings, Miami, Florida

NEW COMPONENT SUPPLIER MEMBERS Fraba (Booth S-8275) Hamilton, New Jersey ITT (Booth S-7456) Orchard Park, New York Patlite (USA) (Booth S-6389) Torrance, California Soft Robotics (Booth S-5925) Cambridge, Massachusetts

TRANSFORMING CONVEYOR AUTOMATION

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TOSS Heat Seal Controllers

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Packworld USA Pharmaceutical

Delivering perfect heat seals every time starts with precision controls. The RES Heatseal Temperature Controllers are designed specifically for controlling the heat sealing operations performed in a wide range of applications including: vertical and horizontal form, fill, and seal; pouch filling and sealing; film wrapping, and pouch making. The RES 400 Series Temperature Controllers are universally adaptable to almost any application, and do not require the use of thermocouples or RTD’s. The RES 403, 407, and 408 are designed for “in cabinet” to protect the controller from such hazards as untrained personnel and chemical wash down while the RES 420, 440, and 445 are panel mounted for easy access and visibility. www.tossheatseal.com

Because every heat seal matters. Today's medical device manufacturers need reliable, precise heat sealing equipment that is easy to calibrate, validate and provide trustworthy electronic records. We provide control accuracy for all sealing parameters. Security protection at multiple levels with password. To learn more about Controlled Impulse Heat Sealing of Polymeric Materials and TOSS VRC Technology visit: www.packworldusa.com

What sets PackworldUSA apart from all the rest is its use of the high response, state-of-art, TOSS Technology. All PackworldUSA machines come equipped with the advanced TOSS heat sealing system. Only TOSS uses Variable Resistance Controlled (VRC) heat sealing technology to monitor and adjust temperature precisely over the full length and width of the heat sealing element, accurate, up to 500˚C. www.packworldusa.com

CONTOURED BANDS

TOSS Alloy-20 and Norex Heat Seal Bands ®

TOSS Alloy-20 and Norex Heatseal Bands are available in over 350 styles, shapes and sizes. Custom designed for any application, new or existing, TOSS Alloy-20 Heatseal Band are longer lasting and provide for effective sealing at optimum speeds. When used in conjunction with the Temperature Controllers, the TOSS Alloy-20 heatseal bands provide instant thermostatic feedback eliminating the need for STRAIGHT BANDS thermocouples. This instant feedback assures precise, repeatable results on each and every seal. www.tossheatseal.com ®

Here’s WALDO! Booth C-4104 Waldo Packaging Machinery is a manufacturer of fully automated vertical formfill-seal packaging machines for packaging liquids, slurries and high viscosity products. Waldo services businesses of all sizes in a range of markets that include food/beverage, cosmetics, and cleaning fluids. Waldo's complete line of machines are designed to be compact, user friendly and cost efficient. www.waldo.com.mx

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MODULAR VISION SYSTEM The second generation of compact, ultra-rugged In-Sight® 7000 series of standalone vision systems address increasing line speeds. Modular design supports more than 400 field configurations. Fully-customizable vision system features modular lighting and optics, including field-changeable autofocus. This minimizes the need for external lighting and allows users to configure the system to their requirements, which also helps minimize downtime when lines change. Cognex Booth C-5338 www.cognex.com

GRINDING AND REWORK PREP STAINLESS STEEL SENSORS Miniature PD30ET Series photoelectric sensors complement the popular PD30 models and withstand harsh environments with robust AISI316L stainless steel housings and IP69K rating. The PD30ET sensors handle exposure to the high-pressure washdown, aggressive cleaning agents, harsh disinfectants and high temperatures experienced on food and beverage lines. Features include industry standard dimensions and NO and NC outputs. Versions include background suppression (standard and infrared), diffuse reflective (standard and wide-angle) and retro-reflective (standard and polarized and through beam). Carlo Gavazzi Booth S-6121 www.GavazziOnline.com

MasterCream system pre-grinds raw materials and reworks product. Unit offers powerful grinding performance with variable speed and grinding tool adjustments. Optimized grinding technology allows the machine to refine premium products such as nut creams and rework pastes with low processing temperatures to heighten product flavor. The machine design allows for short residence times and easy cleanability. NETZSCH Premier Technologies Booth S-7319 www.netzsch.com

ASEPTIC FILL/FINISH LABELING TUNA CANS An international tuna brand installed the hotLAN 310 inline cut-and-stack labeler on a new line. Operating at 800–1,000 cans/min., the machine applies paper labels using hot melt for pickup and label overlap. Canneries, especially in remote Pacific island locations, appreciate the unit’s simple design and quick changeover with minimal change parts. Greater uptime, faster changeover, reduced maintenance cost and lower purchase price result in unmatched total cost of ownership. As a result, the hotLAN 310 labeler continues to replace rotary labelers for applications involving multiple sizes of round containers such as metal cans and polyethylene terephthalate and glass bottles. LANGGUTH America Booth C-2158 www.langguth-america.com

TWO-DAY SHIPPING The Quick Ship 2-Day Program ships Xtreme® metal detector conveyor systems and sensing heads, vertical systems and liquid line systems in two days. The quick turnaround addresses urgent needs associated with increased demand, an audit or unexpected circumstances requiring added metal detection. The state-of-the-art, competitively priced Xtreme metal detectors are available in a range of standard aperture sizes, belt widths and pipe sizes. Eriez Booth S-5901 www.eriez.com

Modular FlexPro 50 machine processes nested ready-to-use vials, cartridges or syringes with a change of format parts. Equipment also fills and seals vials in trays or vials in bulk by exchanging machine trolleys. Changeover takes about two hours. Output of up to 4,700 objects/hr. is possible. The standardized isolator modules were designed around the processing steps and cut space requirements by about 40%. The new Direct-Injection-System reduces the decontamination cycle by about 50%. Additionally, all qualification documents for the machine and isolator are assembled in a pre-defined documentation package to maximize security and efficiency at Factory Acceptance Tests. groninger USA Booth N-107 www.groningerusa.com

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ROTARY PICK-AND-PLACE

BOOTH 8027

SOUTH HALL / UPPER LEVEL

SORTING AND PEELING SOLUTIONS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY The TOMRA 5B sorting machine guarantees optimal sorting of your food products, from vegetables and potatoes to leafy products. It helps you to meet the highest standards for both food safety and quality. TOMRA Sorting Solutions is a leading provider of sensor-based food sorting machines and food

processing technology for the fresh and processed food industries. Developing state-of-the-art technologies, optimizing customers’ production flow and helping to deliver consistent high quality food have been TOMRA’s strengths for more than 40 years.

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"Super Soft Catch" Case Packer The industry standard for reliable operation, quick change-over and versatile product range. A two-axis servo system allows the Versatron Servo Case Packer to actually "catch" the product while it descends into the case. The lift table moves the case to the "up" position and waits for a full grid. When grid is full, the riding strips shift to the side and initiate the bottle descent. The lift table simultaneously moves the case downward on a velocity curve that ultimately achieves the same speed at the point of contact (the "soft catch").

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SPLICERS IMPROVE OEE SPI1 automatic film splicer improves overall equipment efficiency (OEE) and increases output. With a simple mechanical design, it is capable of running at speeds up to 600 ft./min. The device senses the diameter of the film roll and automatically splices the end of each expiring roll onto the new roll. Automatic splicing eliminates downtime associated with manual roll changes. Consistent web infeed and precise web control minimize stops and starts and improve quality due to more consistent filling and sealing. When deployed on food, beverage and medical packaging lines, the SPI1 model typically delivers return on investment in a few months. Butler Automatic Booth C-3916 www.butlerautomatic.com

ROTARY FILLER

PNEUMATIC IMPROVEMENTS Compact Blue and Improved Flat1® air cylinders feature 19 enhancements such as permanent grease lubrication, an improved bumper design and hard chrome-plated piston rods with an option for stainless steel. For applications where space is tight, the Blue and Improved Flat-1 cylinders combine durability and precision. Bimba Manufacturing Booth S-6149 www.bimba.com

All-servo Osgood RFS-Series machine hygienically fills, seals and caps premade cups for dairy and food products. The four lane RFS4001 model runs at up to 160 cups/ min. Available in both clean and ultra-clean execution, the machine handles a range of pack styles, including round or square cups, trays and heat-sealed die-cut lids or rollstock film plus overcap. A harmonized pump design maximizes filling accuracy and simplifies interchangeability between machines. Four basic dosing parts cover nearly all dosing principles and expedite changeover. Upgraded servo motors simplify adjustments and help cut changeover time to less than 15 min. HMI 4.0 operator interface automatically leads operators through each production step. Bosch Packaging Technology Booth C-2800 www.boschpackaging.com ▼

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Customizable rotary pick-andplace system debuts with four-suction-cup robotic arm to handle hard-to-feed products with pinpoint accuracy and high speeds. Automating pick-and-place action eliminates ergonomic issues associated with repetitive manual motions, boosts output and efficiency and generates long-term savings. The system can place, collate, affix or batch count flat products and 3D stackable items, accommodate multiple products and fit in constrained spaces. Pineberry Manufacturing Booth C-3704 www.pineberryinc.com

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PRODUCTS IONIZING AIR RINSERS Side-flexing grippers on ionizing air rinsers move containers down to the packaging line. The 7-ft. descent relies on an S configuration and 34-in. disks in each turn to reduce tension on the chains and achieve line speeds up to 300 ft./min. (600 parts/ min.). One unit features stainless steel construction with washdown components. The other is painted mild steel. Opposing gripper chains allow a single hand wheel to adjust the opening throughout the system. Compression for different container sizes can be set via digital readout. Ionized air is provided by units from Simco-Ion or Paxton. Options include upswing or downswing designs that infeed and discharge products at the same elevation or a

C-style configuration that changes elevation and provides an inverted orientation at discharge. Multi-Conveyor Booth C-4416 www.multi-conveyor.com Simco-Ion Booth C-4118, N-611 www.simco-ion.com Paxton Products ITW Air Management Booth C-4120 www.paxtonproducts.com

New Device for Counterfeit Detection

OLNICA OT-2 AUTHENTICATION READER

SORTER BOOSTS QUALITY TOMRA 5B sorter improves the quality and safety of vegetables, French fries, chips and other potato products, while minimizing waste and maximizing uptime. High-resolution cameras and high-intensity LEDs of Smart Surround technology provide 360-degree inspection. This boosts product quality by identifying each object to enhance color and shape detection. The technology also advances foreign material removal, while reducing false rejects. TOMRA ACT user interface dashboards data and supports quick sort-optimizing adjustments. The easy-to-use interface means less training time to achieve operator proficiency. Hygienic design shortens the cleaning process. TOMRA Sorting Food Booth S-8027 www.tomra.com/food

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Latest generation of starch molding equipment, the high-speed M3000 Mogul system reaches speeds of up to 35 trays/min. Accommodating a range of depositing pumps, the fully integrated unit is suitable for a multitude of starch-molded confectionery products such as gums, jellies, marshmallows, fondant creams, licorice and crusted liqueur. NID Booth S-7219 www.nid.com.au

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Monday, September 25th, 2pm–4pm PMMI Education & Workforce Development Pavilion

Meet Your Workforce of Tomorrow This networking event will provide students seeking employment or internships an opportunity to meet and interact with show exhibitors and attendees. Light refreshments will be served. Visit the PMMI Education & Workforce Development Pavilion at the entrance to the Upper South Hall.

For information on PMMI Education and Workforce Development programs, visit pmmi.org/education.

SAFER OPERATOR INTERACTIONS

HIGH-SPEED SHRINK SEALER High-speed 90CX-ER shrink sealer applies neck bands at rates up to 500 containers/min. Machine with ultra-heavy-duty central drive system and robust blade assembly handles containers ranging from 3ml pharma vials to 1.75L glass liquor bottles. Sleeve material choices include polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate glycol, polylactic acid and oriented polystyrene in gauges as thin as 40 microns (1.5 mils). Sleeve dimensions range from 0.375–2.0 in. (10–50mm) in diameter and 0.625–4 in. (16-102mm) in height. Zero-Downtime splice-onthe-fly feature stages and splices the next film reel while the machine operates at normal speed. Vertical and servo-controlled horizontal perforators may be added. PDC International Booth C-4225 www.pdc-corp.com

COMPRESSION LATCHES GN 516.5 metric compression latches transfer the rotary movement of the operating element (key) into a 90-degree turn and then into a 6mm linear stroke. Designed for applications such as making a tight and vibration-proof interlock in the end position (retaining position) in connection with an elastic element (door casing seal), the catch lever, housing and locking mechanism are manufactured of stainless steel. JW Winco Booth S-6060 www.jwwinco.com

Numatics 500 Series zoned safety manifold with G3 fieldbus offers alternative to redundant safety dump valves to meet the Machine Safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and ISO 13849-1. The manifold can control multiple and independent groups of pneumatic valves to disable air and power only to zones that control components that will come in contact with the operator. Operator safety is protected while the rest of the machine remains in operation. Emerson Booth C-5222A www.emerson.com

CENTRAL CODING CONTROL MPERIA™ print controller and graphical user interface demonstrate single-point management of plant-level marking, coding and tracking. The automation platform controls primary, secondary and tertiary marking, regardless of coding technology or equipment vendor. Three models reduce downtime and cost and increase productivity with one-touch control of all marking and marking-related equipment such as barcode readers, vision systems, scales and actuators. Highly intuitive controller integrates easily into—and aggregates control of— multiple packaging lines across facilities worldwide with minimal support from information technology personnel. It also centralizes message creation, populates production data in real-time from order processing files and databases and seamlessly integrates with higher level software. Matthews Marking Systems Booth C-3632 www.matthewsmarking.com

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September 25, 2017

Make Yourself at Home!

PRODUCTS

First-Timers’ Lounge Upper South Hall, Room S-227 Open Monday– Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm When you’re ready for a quick rest, recharge or time out to take notes, stop by for:

SINGLE-SERVING FILLER Simplified design and redesigned servo system of EL2+ filling machine for refrigerated products doubles capacity of single-serving packs without increasing its footprint. Using servo motors instead of pneumatic cylinders reduces cycle time nearly 40% from 2.4 seconds to 1.5 seconds. Maximum speed is 200 packs/min. Hygienic system features five heads. Improved infeed features a mechanical cam system and servo motors that control package opening and grippers with a single cam movement. Steam-in-place system and straw applicator can be specified. Ecolean Booth S-6551 www.ecolean.com

TOP-LOADER WITH CASE ERECTOR The new BPA four-axis DHCP-ICE delta horizontal case packer with integrated case erector top-loads flexible packages at high speeds increasing throughput. This all-in-one solution with on-the-fly picking, erects, packs and closes cases; minimizing floor space requirements. Applications include bags of snacks, candy and other flexible packages. BluePrint Automation Booth C-4400 www.blueprintautomation.com

Free refreshments Comfortable seating Charging stations and Wi-Fi Show planning resources