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STAFF/ CORPORATE CONTENT Matt Reynolds Chief Editor Anne Marie Mohan Senior Editor Sean Riley Senior News Director Casey Flanagan Digital Editor Tracey Labovitz Editorial Operations Coordinator Pat Reynolds, Sterling Anthony, Eric F. Greenberg Contributing Editors David Bacho Creative Director

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CONTENTS 4 Introduction Letter 5 Packaging Resources 34 Have You Tried PMMI ProSource?

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PMMI MEDIA GROUP David Newcorn President Elizabeth Kachoris Vice President, Digital Kelly Greeby Senior Director, Media Operations Jen Krepelka Director, Digital Media Kim Overstreet Director of Content Trey Smith Senior Director, Events Joseph Angel Founding Partner and Executive Vice President, Industry Outreach, PMMI

36 Packaging Events 2025 42 Company Profiles 282 Advertiser Index

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2025 RESOURCE GUIDE A New Must-Have Companion for CPG Packaging Professionals By Kim Overstreet, Director of Content Welcome to the 2025 Annual Resource Guide! We hope that you will find this to be an invaluable reference book that you will keep and use throughout the year, for whatever packaging-related need, question, problem, or professional interest that you (or a colleague) may have. As a Packaging World reader, you are probably familiar with the wide number of resources that we publish throughout the year under this brand’s umbrella. From Packaging World magazine, to e-books, special reports, webinars, events, videos, and more. Within these pages you will find all of these offerings—and links to access them—in one handy guide. You’ll also find a detailed reference section with suppliers of both machinery and materials— from bagging and pouching machinery all the way to flexible packaging. The Packaging World content is just one slice of the pie. PMMI produces many informative resources beyond the PACK EXPO trade shows: business intelligence reports on a variety of industry topics, podcasts, webinars, training courses, Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network webinars and events, and much more. Many that you may find useful can be found in these pages. The partner relationships we have with various industry associations casts an even wider net. Listed inside is a cornucopia of association resources at your fingertips, sorted by category with easy to scan QR codes to bring you directly to the listed resource. If you’re a fan of acronyms, look for various work products from OpX, OMAC, F4SS, CPC, IoPP, ISBT, and more. Hopefully you’ll find resources you didn’t know about, and that you will find useful in your day-to-day work life. We’d love to hear your feedback! Please do reach out with comments, and suggestions for what you’d like to see in the guide next year. Enjoy!

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RESOURCE CONTENTS The following pages contain a comprehensive collection of packaging resources, organized by category for easy reference in locating the packaging information you need.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE P. 6 AUTOMATION P. 7 BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES P. 8 CARTONING P. 9 CASE PACKING & MULTIPACKING P. 10 CODING, MARKING & LABELING P. 11 CONVEYING & FEEDING P. 12 CYBERSECURITY P. 13 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION P. 14 EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS P. 15 FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING P. 16 FLEXIBLE PACKAGING P. 17 FOOD & BEVERAGE PP. 18,19 NETWORKING & EDUCATION P. 20 OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS P. 21 PALLETIZING & DEPALLETIZING P. 22 REMOTE ACCESS P. 23 ROBOTICS PP. 24, 25 SAFETY P. 26 SUSTAINABILITY PP. 27, 28, 29 TRENDS IN PACKAGING & PROCESSING PP. 30, 31, 32 WOMEN IN PACKAGING P. 33

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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The AI Advantage in Equipment: Boosting Performance and Bridging Skills Gap Artificial Intelligence is important for the packaging and processing industry, and its potential is revealed as the range of possible solutions expands. Although AI is seen as a relatively new technology, machine learning has been present in a variety of forms for many years. It now has progressed far beyond a theoretical concept, with a host of practical applications of AI throughout the packaging industry.

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Download the 2024 The AI Advantage in Equipment: Boosting Performance and Bridging Skills Gap report, and discover how AI is revolutionizing packaging and processing operations.

Data Management and Artificial Intelligence Today’s CPG companies are faced with mounting challenges in their manufacturing operations — supply chain, labor shortages, and sustainability, to name a few. You have the data that could help you, but can you turn that data into knowledge? As artificial intelligence develops, it holds the promise to use that data to address your challenges. Download this special report to learn how to move forward with AI initiatives, including: • Where AI fits into your digital transformation journey • How generative AI can help you communicate with technology

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• Where brands including Pfizer, Post Consumer Brands, and Smithfield Foods are on their digital transformation journey with respect to AI • And more!

How AI is Revolutionizing Packaging Robots AI can be a daunting topic. Everyone has heard it can improve nearly every industry and process, but how is AI being implemented in robots and robotic systems to make processes easier? And now, just as packagers are beginning to get a grip on how to use robotics in their operation, AI is adding a new level of complexity. Or is it? This content will demystify AI and its use in robotics. Learn about the benefits of AI, including quality control, programming, monitoring, and machine learning, including the ability to handle random and different-size packages or products accurately.

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When specifying new robotic equipment, this content can help plant engineers understand what AI features may be useful for their operations. Reserve your copy to receive this resource immediately upon publication!

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AUTOMATION

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Packaging and Automation in the Warehouses of the Future Many consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) warehouses operate from outdated buildings with unsuitable layouts, causing bottlenecks in their operations and promoting companies to look at ways to automate processes. Warehouse automation is growing in the U.S., but very few CPGs have fully or mostly automated fulfillment processes. The majority of processes still are mostly manual or a mixture of manual and automated, with some still carried out entirely manually.

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Warehouse automation offers a wide range of opportunities and benefits to CPGs and the third-party logistics companies (3PLs) many choose to carry out direct-to-consumer (D2C) fulfillment on their behalf. Download this report to learn more about warehouse and packaging automation. While there is a cost for this resource for non-PMMI members, a free Executive Summary is available.

PackML Automation Resources PackML is an automation standard developed by the OMAC and adopted by ISA as TR88.00.02 that makes it easier to transfer and retrieve consistent machine data. The primary goals of PackML are to encourage a common “look and feel” across a plant floor, and to enable and encourage industry innovation. OMAC’s PackML group is recognized globally and consists of control vendors, OEMs, system integrators, universities, and end-users, which collaborate on definitions to be consistent with the ISA88 standards and technology along with the changing needs of a majority of automated machinery.

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For the end-user, the benefits of PackML include: more robust and reliable software, faster startups, operational consistency, reusable training, consistent tools to track and manage machine performance, effective use of limited engineering resources, reduced costs, and more.

Packaging Workgroup Solutions The objective of the OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) is to maximize the business value of packaging machinery by improving automation guidelines and standards. This will lead to improved flexibility, improved capability, and reduced system integration costs. To attain this goal, we work with automation suppliers, OEMs, and trade groups worldwide to encourage their support of the OMAC Packaging Guidelines throughout their products and practices, creating a mutually beneficial environment for the guidelines.

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The OMAC Packaging Guidelines make packaging operations more effective by simplifying customization and integration, which enables world-class packaging operations. When implemented, packaging companies and their partners gain a competitive advantage as they leverage an integrated supply chain to optimize operations.

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BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES

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One Voice for Acceptance Tests: Protocols for Capital Equipment in the CPG Industry The OpX Leadership Network’s Capital Projects Solutions Group has been formed to enhance the communication during the process of commercial transactions involving capital equipment. The strategic objective is to achieve capital project excellence. This team developed the One Voice Factory Acceptance Tests; Protocols for Capital Equipment in the CPG Industry. When utilized appropriately, these protocols should resolve criteria for FAT, vFAT, and SAT expectations or miscommunication that often result in confusion for both parties, unbudgeted costs in travel and material, and increased timelines.

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This resource also is available in Spanish.

RFP Guidelines & Template for CPG Industry The RFP Guidelines provide a common, systematic thought process that enables greater clarity and understanding of capital project requirements that results in better outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the request for proposal process. As a companion document to the RFP Guidelines, the RFP Template is a working document in an Excel format that allows users to record key information to convey to internal team members as well as external bidders on capital equipment project requirements.

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Building Trust and Collaboration Kit So, your company has decided external contract manufacturing (ECM) is critical to your business. But how do you build relationships with your partners, and how do you measure their performance? This kit includes all the tools you need to ensure your ECM relationship delivers best-in-class results for your business, including: • Supplier Code of Conduct

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• Relationship Health Scorecard • Relationship Drivers • Relationship Stages

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CARTONING

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Best Practices for Your Next Cartoning Project In today’s world, efficiency is the end goal for all packaging equipment, and that’s true for cartoning, too. Do you know the common pitfalls in cartoning operation and how to remedy them? In this e-book, you’ll discover cartoning best practices, including: • How to select the right cartoning equipment for you • Common pitfalls to avoid

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• Best practices for an efficient operation • Five things to know before you make a purchase • And more!

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment Cartoning equipment plays a crucial role in packaging a wide range of products. In this “Package This” video, learn about the machines that form, fill, and seal cartons — and are being used by companies such as Syntegon, Econocorp, and ESS Technologies — including: • Top load cartoners • Vertical cartoners

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• Integrated cartoning systems • Sleeving machines Learn about sealing, different features of cartoning machines — such as robotic arms, vision systems, and interchangeable parts for different box sizes — and more!

A Curated Collection of Cartoning Case Studies Are you in the market for cartoning equipment and looking for the latest technology and innovations to streamline your packaging operations? Check out our list of case studies featuring cartoners and the unique solutions that these pieces of equipment bring to companies. Learn how the equipment works, what it’s capable of, and which machine is right for your line. There are many resources available, and new items are added regularly.

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CASE PACKING & MULTIPACKING

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Researched List: Zero/Fast Changeover Case Packers Are you in the market for case packing equipment that leverages today’s top technology for zero or really fast changeover? Peruse our researched list of the various case packing solutions available that fit these criteria. Discover the solution name, changeover details like speed and tools needed, plus a sales contact that you can reach out to for more information. Check out this editor-curated list of zero/fast changeover case packers.

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Multipacking and Case Packing Equipment Dive into the world of case packing and multipacking equipment. Discover best practices to keep your machinery running efficiently, as well as tips to extend the life of your equipment. In this case packing and multipacking equipment e-book, you’ll find 12 tips to keep your case packing equipment running smoothly, tips to extend the life of your equipment, and best practices for efficient shrink-bundler and shrink-wrapping equipment operation.

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You’ll get to brush up on your knowledge of these machines with the extensive glossary of case packing terms and see an overview of the various types of multipacking equipment. Plus, discover the differences, the benefits, and the considerations for choosing wraparound vs. regular slotted containers.

Multipacking Equipment Overview This “Package This” five-minute video focuses on multipacking equipment – the machines that consolidate and group multiple items together into a single, convenient consumer unit. Discover various types of multipacks, such as carriers, trays, shrink-wrapped bundles, sleeves, and banded units. The video also highlights specific machines used to create these multipacks, including carrier applicators, tray formers, shrink bundlers, sleever machines, and banding equipment.

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CODING, MARKING & LABELING

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Coding & Marking Equipment: Why It’s So Important in Packaging Learn about machines found in nearly every packaging facility in this episode of “Package This.” Coding and marking machines play a crucial role in inventory management, safety, and traceability throughout the supply chain. In this quick video, discover various types of coding and marking equipment, including inkjet systems, laser coding systems, thermal transfer coding, and embossing and debossing equipment.

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Watch real-world examples of coding and marking machinery in action and get a better understanding of how they work and their potential applications.

Labeling Machines for Your Product How well do you know the labeling machinery landscape? There are many types of labeling machines for different product packages and use cases. Learn about 10 of the most common categories of labeling machines in this short “Package This” video, from roll-fed to shrink sleeve to printer/applicator, and more!

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Learn About Labels and Leaflets Used in Packaging Labels do a lot: They carry product information, product and lot codes, branding, and security features, all while providing shelf appeal through graphics. You might be surprised by the variety of different labels and leaflets that are available. Take a five-minute tour through the world of labels and leaflets in this “Package This” video and learn about such things as the difference between pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeve labels, what exactly are smart tags, and more.

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CONVEYING & FEEDING

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Feeding & Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line Explore the world of feeding and inserting equipment on packaging lines in this short episode of “Package This.” These crucial machines ensure products, components, and containers are staged and ready for the packaging process. Discover pick-and-place systems, friction feeders, orienting and unscrambling machines, vibratory feeders, protective packaging feeders, and hanger applicators. Join us as we delve into the technologies and solutions that streamline packaging operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce labor costs for brands.

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All About Conveying, Feeding & Handling In this new e-book that is so off the presses it hasn’t even been published yet, you’ll get a complete overview of conveying equipment as well as best practices surrounding conveying, feeding, and handling equipment. Get ready to discover a guide to master feeding and inserting equipment, solutions for more efficient package and product handling, and proven tips for setting up your next conveyor. Reserve your copy to receive this resource immediately upon publication!

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Understanding Conveyors for Food Processing In today’s competitive food processing landscape, optimizing operations is essential for success. Specialized conveyors offer a powerful solution to enhance efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce costs. From hygienic designs to space-saving innovations and automated features, these cutting-edge systems can revolutionize your production lines. This e-book explores the latest advancements in conveyor technology, providing valuable insights into selecting the right system for your specific needs.

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Discover how to: • Optimize production flow • Enhance product quality • Improve hygiene and safety • Reduce labor costs • Save space and more!

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CYBERSECURITY

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Cybersecurity: Assess Your Risk As the manufacturing industry continues to digitally transform, a robust cybersecurity strategy is essential. In this report, learn how to identify internal vulnerabilities and start taking action to prevent an attack on your operation. Check out this asset and learn more about cybersecurity for the manufacturing industry.

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Security Considerations for Remote Access Recent ransomware attacks have put the spotlight on potential security vulnerabilities of some industrial Remote Access solutions. Around the world, users are scrambling to understand and mitigate these vulnerabilities. Protecting automation endpoints from attacks that take advantage of remote connectivity is a vital concern for businesses that requires input and close collaboration from their Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and security professionals.

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With this in mind, the Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) convened its second “Remote Access Workgroup,” to present practical, field-tested methods for reducing cybersecurity-related risk. The workgroup, led by ei3, also reviews issues created by actors or processes that cause intentional or unintentional security incidents. There is a cost associated with this resource for non-OMAC members.

Guidance for Business Leadership Regarding the EU Cyber Resilience Act Cyber attacks pose a significant threat to businesses, with projected damages reaching $10.5 trillion annually. The European Commission has responded with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) for all digital products sold in EU markets, and noncompliance penalties are severe. To help business leaders navigate CRA compliance and mitigating associated risks, ei3’s Product Manager led OMAC’s EU-CRA task force in collaboration with 18 industry experts to deliver this insightful report.

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The results include practical insights and up-to-date information on the CRA. This collective expertise delves into critical areas, such as the legislative progress and potential timeline of the CRA, industries and entities affected, guidelines on designing products for cybersecurity, establishing best practices, etc. — ensuring organizations safeguard their products and their customers. There is a cost associated with this resource for non-OMAC members.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Digital Transformation Roadmap Understanding the most effective ways to carry out digital transformation is important to end-users, OEMs, and systems integrators. This guide identifies the benefits of digital transformation, provides implementation of best practices, and demonstrates real-world results. The Roadmap will help you: • Get started with your digital transformation

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• Create your company roadmap • Learn from real-world case studies This resource also is available in Spanish.

Practical Considerations for Data Governance As cloud-based analytics and digital transformation evolve, creating the foundation of the “data-driven” world, manufacturing organizations are scrambling to implement suitable data governance policies. OMAC’s data governance initiative, led by ei3‘s Mark Fondl, was formed to establish a framework and guidelines to protect precious proprietary information while enabling secure data sharing for efficiently solving problems, mining insights, and capturing the highest value from data-supported capabilities.The result of the initiative was the Practical Considerations for Data Governance, which offers a real-world approach to segmenting, sharing, and securing plant-floor data. It covers the complete lifecycle from creating a common data dictionary, identifying data sources and applications, stakeholders, storage, compliance, and recommended data governance best practices.

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While there is a cost for this resource for non-OMAC members, a free Executive Summary is available.

Exploring Ethernet Deployment in Automation While Ethernet networks are well established, their implementation within industrial automation applications can be challenging due to the unique demands in manufacturing environments. OMAC’s latest initiative, led by ei3, aims to examine different architectural approaches and their associated benefits in order to make Ethernet deployment more efficient and secure. OMAC invites end-users, OEMs, system integrators, and technology providers to examine a wide range of architectures, including lower-level I/O networks, enterprise connectivity, common IP addressing, monitoring and diagnostics, VLANs, wireless, and 5G applications.

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While there is a cost for this resource for non-OMAC members, a free Executive Summary is available.

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EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS

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Asset Reliability Roadmap for the Consumer Products Industry Optimizing your company’s current investment in existing production equipment is a widely shared goal in the consumer products industry. Too often the answers have involved significant expenditures, automation, or human resources. PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network commissioned an Asset Reliability Solutions Group to undertake a work product on asset reliability in order to get CPGs and OEMs on the same page regarding definitions, key performance indicators (KPIs), calculations, and leadership guidance when developing an asset reliability initiative.

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Considerations for Running New-Era Materials on Existing or Older Equipment Baggers, vf/f/s, hf/f/s, and flow-wrappers long have used the same suite of multi-layer flexible packaging for food products with a need for shelf life, puncture and tear resistance, etc. But in recent years, a spate of new materials — namely mono-material, paper-based, and compostable films — have come on the scene. But brands and CPGs have largely installed bases of existing equipment tuned specifically for robust, tear- and puncture-resistant materials with forgiving seal pwgo.to/8582 temperature ranges. The newer materials don’t abide by existing specs — the materials may be more brittle, less tear- or puncture-resistant, and seals require longer or shorter dwell times at different temperatures. Can existing equipment be modified or retrofitted to accommodate? If so, will that affect speeds and throughputs, especially if gentler handling is required? Will all new equipment be necessary? Reserve your copy to receive this resource immediately upon publication and get the answers!

Secrets to Blister, Clamshell and Thermoforming Discover tips, tricks, advice, and field-tested strategies from industry experts for maintaining your blister, clamshell, and thermoforming equipment at peak performance. Check out Secrets to Blister, Clamshell and Thermoforming, and learn how deploying a handful of these actionable tactics in your operations can make a meaningful contribution to efficient and effective operations that impact your bottom line.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING

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Liquid Filling in Focus Unlock the secrets of liquid filling equipment in this short episode of “Package This.” From flow meter fillers to piston and vacuum fillers, discover the machines behind the packaging of your favorite beverages, cosmetics, and industrial liquids. Learn how different fillers tackle unique challenges, depending on viscosity, speed, and other factors. This guide covers the main types of liquid fillers used across industries, helping you understand the technology that fills bottles on store shelves.

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Trends & Innovations in Liquid Filling & Capping Are you in the market for a liquid filler/capper and looking for the latest technology and innovations to streamline your packaging operations? Check out our list of curated case studies featuring liquid and viscous fillers and the unique solutions these pieces of equipment bring. Learn how the equipment works and which machine is right for your line. There are many resources available, and new items are added regularly.

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Filling, Capping & Closing Discover expert tips for buying a liquid filling machine and mastering your next liquid filling project. Learn best practices when implementing weigh/filling equipment, and dive into the world of dry filling. Plus, read about closing & capping equipment and how to solve the operational headaches of this segment.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

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Flexible Packaging: Advice, Best Practices, & Key Considerations Explore the world of flexible packaging equipment. Discover expert advice for equipment success and best practices in flexible packaging development. Learn key considerations for vertical and horizontal f/f/s and how to choose between premade bags and an f/f/s system. And see the mono-material, barrier pouches available. In this e-book, find: • Expert advice for equipment success

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• Best practices in flexible packaging development • Key considerations for vertical & horizontal f/f/s • And more!

Best Practice Transitioning Flexible Materials Transitioning flexible materials in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) operations can refer to a variety of processes. This document is intended to be used as a guide to ensure the process of transitioning flexible materials in packaging operations is efficient and successful by involving relevant parties at specific and appropriate points in the process. Highlights include: • Information on CPG materials usage and frequency of change

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• Flow chart detailing the order of tasks required for transitioning flexible films on packaging lines • RACI matrix depicting the level of responsibility for each group involved • Detailed information on each stage and task for transitioning flexible films in CPG operations This resource also is available in Spanish.

How Products are Loaded and Sealed Into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches In this short episode of “Package This,” we highlight pre-made bag loading and sealing equipment — machines widely used by consumer packaged goods companies for countless products. This technology is used to fill candy and snacks into pre-made standup plastic pouches, put meat and cheese into flat plastic bags, and fill grains and pet food into large paper sacks.

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This type of equipment also is used to bag, pouch, and seal common non-food items — like hardware store parts and electronics — into pre-made bags. Learn more!

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

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Packaging & Processing Equipment and Technology for the Snack Foods Industry The snack foods industry sees frequent changes to materials and formats, which can result in the need for new kinds of equipment. PMMI Business Intelligence seeks to provide the packaging and processing industry with insights and findings that explore the issues, latest industry developments, forecasts, and trends guiding the investment in packaging and processing equipment and technology in the snack foods industry.

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Craft Beer and Spirits: Success Through Packaging Though on different growth trajectories, craft beer and craft spirits producers share many of the same challenges and concerns when it comes to packaging. This report explores the craft beer and spirits industries to better understand the unmet packaging needs of craft producers and the future trajectory of the craft industry as a whole. Report highlights include:

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• Strategies to navigate industry challenges • Impact of sustainability on craft producers • Actionable insights for both craft producers and suppliers

Dairy Industry Report The dairy industry has faced numerous challenges in the last decade, which have fueled discussions among dairy producers. A prolonged downturn in fluid milk consumption, the rise of plant-based alternatives, persistent inflation, fluctuating supply chain costs, and ephemeral consumer preferences all have contributed to dairy companies’ general concerns within the industry. Despite these ongoing challenges, the future of the dairy industry is bright — especially for those players open to innovation and collaboration. Find out more.

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While there is a cost associated with this resource for non-PMMI members, a free Executive Summary is available.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

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Beverage Institute: Where the Beverage Industry Goes for Its Technical Education Needs The Beverage Institute by ISBT is is a series of online courses designed to provide an important resource for our global community of beverage professionals. Every organization in the beverage industry needs to have trained personnel with knowledge of beverage fundamentals, industry best practices, technical standards, and current technology. As the premier technical beverage industry society, ISBT is in the position to offer the best in professional development and training solutions.

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Discover courses and seminars, including Fundamentals of Beverage Technology, Complete Gases Course, and PET: Resins, Preforms, and Bottle Technology Course, just to name a few. There are costs associated with these resources.

One Voice for Hygienic Equipment Design for Low-Moisture Foods Standards are often very general documents that are difficult to “translate” into the needs of specific processes or product categories. Compliance to general standards may be sufficient to help companies meet baseline levels of compliance, but in the area of low-moisture foods, the risk of recalls and food safety incidents has been a particularly critical area.

pwgo.to/8551 To create “One Voice for Hygienic Equipment Design for Low-Moisture Foods,” leading manufacturers collaborated to establish standard processes, steps and methods to help manufacturers collaborate with their original equipment manufacturers to reduce risk and increase compliance, and reach consensus on specific criteria for the design and construction of hygienic (a.k.a. sanitary) production equipment. Input came from members of the OpX Operational Reliability Solutions Group and range from ConAgra, Hormel, and cereal-makers Kellogg and Post on the manufacturing side, to major OEMs and service providers.

High Pressure Processing Best Practices High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology supports the healthy and convenient products consumers seek. For processors already into HPP, and those looking to get started, the market is poised for expansion, fueled by pandemic shopping habits that shifted from restaurants to retail.

ProFood World’s High Pressure Processing Best Practices has everything you need to know to implement HPP into your processes successfully.

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NETWORKING & EDUCATION

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Ignite Your Packaging Career Fuel your career growth in the dynamic world of packaging. IoPP’s mission is clear: to provide you, our packaging community, with top-notch educational tools. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced professional, our programs are designed to enhance your skills and increase your value in this competitive industry. IoPP offers in person and online courses in: • Fundamentals of Packaging Technology • Fundamentals of Sustainable Packaging

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• Packaging Machinery: Basics • In-house Packaging Training • Fundamentals of Packaging Project Management There is a cost associated with these resources.

Certified Trainer Workshops Customer training is a service that often is assigned to Field Service Technicians. Being a good trainer requires more than machinery knowledge. PMMI’s Certified Trainer Workshop, designed for the packaging & processing industry, teaches techniques and presentation skills to train individuals across all skill levels. These Certified Trainer Workshops are the leading train-the-trainer program for the pwgo.to/8554 industry. Discover strategies and tactics to train across all employee skill levels including service technicians, service and training managers, maintenance technicians, internal trainers, line supervisors, and any employee tasked with training fellow employees or customers. There is a cost associated with this training.

The Young Professionals Network PMMI’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) supports young professionals in packaging and processing, fostering the next generation of leaders through education and networking. Ideal for entry- to mid-level professionals under 35, YPN benefits individuals across the supply chain — including sales managers, marketing coordinators, and engineers — who show leadership potential and career commitment. No matter the role, any promising individual who consistently shows leadership potential and commitment to career advancement could benefit from participation in the Young Professionals Network.

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OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Guidelines for the CPG Industry and Its Suppliers This report from the OpX Operational Reliability Solutions Group, “Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Guidelines for the CPG Industry And Its Suppliers,” defines OEE as a basis for broad industry use. It explains how OEE enhances productivity, helps drive sales growth, reduce capital outlays and ongoing operational costs. Since that publication, the Operational Reliability Solutions Group has been developing and field testing new tools that can enable a more effective and efficient manner of projecting the value to the organization by improving OEE.

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You now can confidently put a value to your improvement efforts.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness Starter Tool Get a better understanding of the various factors that can have an impact on Overall Equipment Effectiveness. This guide will help you realize opportunities to save in your production processes and maximize efficiency on the plant floor. Once you’ve reviewed the Starter Tool, use the OEE Benefits Calculator to apply these concepts to your own operations.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness Benefit Calculator Improvement in OEE will enable a line to meet production targets with fewer direct labor-crewed run hours. OpX Leadership Network’s OEE Benefits Calculator helps find opportunities for increased efficiency on the plant floor. With this tool you confidently can calculate: • Direct Labor Wages & Overtime • Raw Material Ingredient and Packaging Yield

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• Reductions in unplanned stops will result in improved yield • And more!

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PALLETIZING & DEPALLETIZING

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The Heavy Lifters of Packaging: Palletizers and Depalletizers in Focus How do boxes of our favorite products get loaded on pallets? And what exactly does a depalletizer do? If you could name one group of machines that do the “heavy lifting” in packaging, it probably would be palletizing and depalletizing systems. Palletizers stack cases, sacks, and other bulk packages neatly on pallets as they head off the packaging line, where they are stretch-wrapped and prepared for distribution. Depalletizers do the opposite: They remove items from containers at the beginning of filling lines.

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This “Package This” palletizing and depalletizing video breaks down the basics in less than 5 minutes. Discover palletizing and depalletizing systems, and find what works for you.

End of Line: Palletizing & Load Stabilization Learn all about the end-of-line workhorse — the palletizer — in this e-book that is so up to date that it hasn’t been published yet. Discover what to look for when selecting palletizing and load stabilizing equipment, the importance of pallet patterns, and how to best maintain your equipment. Plus, learn the top reasons to switch to mobile robots, and discover when to choose robotic or conventional palletizing on your packaging line.

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A Curated Collection of Palletizing Case Studies Are you in the market for a palletizer and looking for the latest technology and innovations to streamline your packaging operations? Check out our list of case studies featuring palletizing and depalletizing equipment and the unique solutions that these pieces of equipment bring. Learn how the equipment works, what it’s capable of, and which machine is right for your line.

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REMOTE ACCESS

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Trends in Remote Services & Monitoring Many end-users saw the benefits remote services can provide to their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many have continued to request remote assistance from their suppliers. This whitepaper explores how end-users are choosing which remote services to use and what they are investing in for the future, what barriers are preventing end-users from adopting some remote services over others, and how remote services can address skills gaps in the workforce.

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Remote Equipment Access: Options Analysis Options Analysis provides a common understanding of the relative pros and cons of various common industry methodologies for remotely accessing equipment installed in manufacturing facilities. The goal is to enable safe and secure remote equipment diagnostics and assistance. This work product is not intended to be a how-to guide; it is designed as a discussion tool to consider the approaches available to enable remote access to equipment. This resource also is available in Spanish.

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Practical Guide for Remote Access to Plant Equipment Remote Access through the internet is a powerful way to solve many problems that occur with plant floor equipment. But if the Remote Access solution is not done correctly, it could introduce problems, operational difficulties, and even cybersecurity vulnerabilities. With this in mind, The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) convened a “Remote Access Workgroup” of 37 elite leaders representing major manufacturing companies, OEMs, system integrators, and automation vendors to create a comprehensive guide. Facilitated by ei3 Corporation and sponsored by OMAC, this guide for network-based Remote Access and data collection methods for industrial applications is based on comprehensive research of existing technologies, deployed solutions, and emerging requirements in terms of security and privacy.

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While there is a cost for this resource for non-OMAC members, a free Executive Summary is available.

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ROBOTICS

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Are Humanoid Robots the Processing and Packaging Labor Force of the Future? With advanced AI software, dexterous “hands,” and full body mobility, will humanoid robots be the answer to the shortage of labor on the packaging line? This Packaging World special report is a comprehensive look into the effect of humanoid robots on the processing and packaging line. Plus, you’ll learn about the AI behind the robots that allows them to move and “think” like us.

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You’ll also gain access to the list of top humanoid robot manufacturers and learn about the unique technology and applications they each bring to the market. Last updated in 2024, this regularly updated list contains a photo of the robots, description, payload, price, a video link, and more. Plus, the Excel format allows you to add in your own notes and data.

AMRs For Use On The Packaging Floor Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) long have been used on the warehouse floor to automate order picking, sorting, replenishment, and transporting goods around the plant. But can they be used for material replenishment on the packaging line? Check out this researched list of AMRs suitable for use in packaging. The list is consistently updated to bring you the newest information. The sheet contains information like solutions offered, payload, price, running time, speed, and more. The Excel format allows you to add in your own notes and data.

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These companies have been researched and interviewed by our editorial team and included at our discretion (this is not a sponsored list). Check it out and find the right autonomous mobile robot for your packaging line.

Researched List: Cobot Palletizers Peruse our editor-curated list of cobot palletizing solutions. Discover the machine names, descriptions, payload, reach, and more. You’ll also be able to see the top robot suppliers that offer cobots that work in palletizing operations. We worked hard to take the work off you — all you need to do is download the list and find the right solution for your packaging line!

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ROBOTICS

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Rethinking Packaging Robotics: Prioritizing Flexibility to Combat Brittleness This is the first e-book in our three-part series on rethinking robotics. The basis for this series was an enlightening Harvard Business Review (HBR) article titled, “A Smarter Strategy for Using Robots” by Ben Armstrong and Julie Shah. In the article, the writers discuss brittle automation, a term used to describe when packaging robotics are unable to quickly be changed to handle new tasks.

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To create this e-book, our editors spoke with CPG companies, systems integrators, OEMs, and one of the HBR article authors to learn more about automation brittleness. Through their insights, we identified key strategies for adding in system flexibility to soften brittle automation. Learn how to guard against the traps that CPGs sometimes inadvertently set for themselves when implementing robotics that lead to such brittleness in the first place.

Rethinking Packaging Robotics: Financial Justification Strategies Unveil strategies to justify your robotics investment while enhancing worker satisfaction, safety, and productivity across your manufacturing operations in the second installment of our three-part Robotics e-book series. Rethinking Packaging Robotics: Financial Justification Strategies explores the next frontier in automation, focusing on “positive-sum automation” — a strategy that enhances human capabilities rather than replacing them. Through insights from industry experts and thought leaders, this e-book offers actionable key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure robotic success beyond productivity, including safety, quality, and workforce engagement.

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Empower your team and optimize your operations with modern robotics strategies that make financial sense for today and tomorrow.

Rethinking Packaging Robotics: Reducing Risk in Packaging Robotics Projects How do companies justify and implement robotics, and who are the key people involved? Which one lends itself to more success: a bottom-up approach with line workers making recommendations or top-down with management and C-suite making the decisions? In the final installment of our three-part Robotics e-book series, you’ll learn the secrets for success and how to reduce risk in your robotics project while allowing decision-makers to see the entire project picture.

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Reserve your copy to receive this resource immediately upon publication!

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SAFETY

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Risk Assessment Workshop This course provides an overview of regulations, norms, and standards in the major markets that produce and purchase packaging and processing machinery. Some have changed and can impact your machinery solution value; non-compliance can prevent you from capturing business in your target markets. This training is integrated as a core approach to improving value while addressing these regulatory and normative requirements. Risk assessment is a process manufacturers use to evaluate their equipment for potential health and safety hazards before a hazard can cause an accident or incident. Many end-users now require risk assessments as part of the procurement process.

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See how it can help you. There is a cost associated with this resource.

Equipment Evolves to Meet Cleaning and Sanitation Challenges A processor only needs to look at the elevating number of food recalls the past few years to understand that any shortcuts on cleaning and sanitation can lead to trouble and perhaps permanently damage a company’s bottom line. With an ongoing labor shortage and tight budgets at some companies, cleaning and sanitation programs have been tasked to evolve and meet many challenges that didn’t exist years ago.

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In this e-book, we address some of the key areas related to cleaning and sanitation and what new tools and technology are available for manufacturers to implement into their operations. Learn how to modernize your cleaning and sanitation program.

Inspection & Detection Technology Food safety is a critical part of any food and beverage processing operation. Simply put, without food safety tools and stringent protocols, a processor would go out of business. Inspection and detection equipment is a crucial part of any manufacturers’ food safety program. This e-book will explore what new inspection/detection technology is available, what kind of inspection/detection machinery is best for specific types of food processing, and what key-issues processors are solving with inspection/ detection equipment, along with examples of successful applications.

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SUSTAINABILITY

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Moving to Sustainable Packaging Materials: Closing the Innovation Gap Global sustainable packaging policies and swiftly changing domestic legislation are impacting the rate at which manufacturers need to change packaging materials. This report reveals clear movement toward the implementation of more sustainable packaging and practices — such as reducing carbon footprints — and it highlights the importance of strong industry leadership and standardization in the area of transitioning to sustainable materials.

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Sustainability and Technology: The Future of Packaging and Processing This report presents a summary of responses to a survey of top-level packaging and processing executives invited to PMMI’s Top to Top Summit. Topics included Extended Producer Responsibility, ESG in Packaging Operations, How Technology Alleviates Workforce Challenges, and The Future of Automation. Each area is of significance to companies involved in packaging and processing.

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With organizations at very different points when it comes to embracing new technologies such as automation and digitalization, there is a real opportunity to share experiences and successes.

How Compostable Packaging Fits into the Circular Economy In this video, gain a better understanding of how compostable packaging works, its role in a circular economy, and the factors that influence its effectiveness. Compostable packaging is defined as packaging that is able to break down into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass within a specific timeframe under specific conditions.

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Discover the environmental benefits of compostable packaging as well as the challenges. Learn about the potential applications and the importance of conducting a life cycle analysis to determine the right solution for your products. The video will provide a comprehensive overview of compostable packaging, its potential and its limitations.

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SUSTAINABILITY

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Journey to Sustainability Excellence Food and beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, along with their suppliers, have demonstrated a commitment to delivering high quality products to consumers while pursuing continuous improvement in their operations. In recent years, many have found that one of the most systemic and lasting ways to advance improvement is through creation and implementation of sustainability programs.

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A structured programmatic approach to sustainability delivers near-term gains while enabling longer-term culture and process changes that will result in scalable efficiency advances. Take this journey to sustainability excellence.

Eight Ways You Might Be Greenwashing Your Packaging And Not Even Know It In this special report, we shed light on the complex issue of greenwashing within the CPG industry and look at how inadvertent false claims and vague language can lead to consumer confusion. Through conversations with experts, we explore how brands might unknowingly convey misleading environmental promises through ambiguous sustainability claims and eco-friendly imagery that doesn’t hold up upon closer inspection.

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Read for guidance on recognizing greenwashing, prevalent greenwashing tactics, and measures to authentically represent your product’s environmental impact.

Journey to a Succesful ESG Program This work product reflects the transition the business world is making from a focus on sustainability to the broader observation of ESG (environmental, social, governance) practices. It is designed to help small- and mid-size CPG companies and OEMs address the growing demand for ESG commitments and reports. Built around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this document defines ESG, sets a framework, identifies success factors, and describes near- and longer-term goals, strategies, and tactics for each pillar. Highlights include:

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• An introduction to ESG • Critical success factors • Strategies and metrics for the environmental, social, and governance components • Recommendations for ESG reporting

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SUSTAINABILITY

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Researched List: Mono-Material, Barrier Pouches At a time in which recyclability and sustainability news, products, and discussions are taking center stage in packaging, we decided to research a bit ourselves. We scoured the web and talked to our industry contacts to find mono-material, barrier pouch solutions for the consumer-goods market. In this list, you’ll find only flexible packaging solutions that offer barrier protection while being a mono-material, recycle-ready package. Read solution details like base material, whether the package is safe for food contact, and if it’s a finished pouch or raw film.

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This researched list is updated regularly by Packaging World editors.

Advanced Recycling: What You Should Know Advanced recycling, also known as chemical recycling, is making a name for itself within the recycling space. Check out this curated list of content on advanced recycling so you can learn how this method produces materials that are indistinguishable from virgin plastics. You’ll also discover how used plastics are recaptured and remanufactured into new plastics and products — all through advanced recycling.

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Reusable Packaging Resources In terms of sustainability, reusable and refillable packaging is making a big splash in working to extend the life of common packaging types. Check out our curated list of content on the topic of reusable packaging in markets like food, personal care, and household goods. Discover which companies are introducing reusable solutions that work toward a circular economy.

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TRENDS IN PACKAGING & PROCESSING

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State of the Industry 2024 The State of the Industry Report, formerly the U.S. Packaging Machinery Shipments Study, establishes and maintains a reliable base of machinery shipment statistics that are incorporated into an in-depth report on the packaging machinery industry. The report contains the most up-to-date statistics, estimates, and analysis available on the U.S. packaging machinery industries. Most importantly, the project is structured to define the size of the total market by machinery category. Be sure to check out our interactive dashboard, which enables you to see the State of the Industry data.

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While there is a cost for this resource for non-PMMI members, a free Executive Summary is available.

Transforming Packaging and Processing Operations It is clear that data and technology are playing an increasingly important role across the industry, and there will be a growing role for AI within packaging and processing. There are varying degrees of engagement with new technologies, with many participants expressing a desire to explore these further, utilizing them to address the skills gaps that continue to hamper the industry and enhance their operations. This report presents a summary of responses to a survey of top-level packaging and processing executives invited to PMMI’s Top to Top Summit. Topics include data lake & analytics, AI, vertical startups, and technology & maintenance.

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Contract Packaging & Manufacturing: Drivers of Machinery Investments Primary contract packaging is the function of taking consumer-ready products, including processed and unprocessed foods, consumer packaged goods, and related products, and placing them in consumer-ready packaging. The contract manufacturing function, which typically includes a primary packaging function, is distinguished by converting raw materials and/or components into finished processed foods and consumer packaged goods.

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Contract packaging and contract manufacturing have been steadily growing across consumer goods manufacturing segments. From food to pharmaceuticals, brand owners and large manufacturing organizations are turning to CP/CM partners to handle part or all of their production and packaging needs. While each industry has its own unique considerations, there are several commonalities that speak to all CP/CM organizations. While there is a cost for this resource for non-PMMI members, a free Executive Summary is available.

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TRENDS IN PACKAGING & PROCESSING

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Guide to Global Markets 2024 The 2024 Guide to Global Markets provides insight into key markets for packaging and processing machinery over the last year. Highlights include forecasts on crucial markets for packaging and processing machinery and in-depth analysis of important trends impacting the market. If you need actionable guidance on how to expand your business internationally, then this report is for you.

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There is a cost associated with this resource for non-PMMI members.

2025 Innovations Reports See what’s new in packaging and processing equipment and materials in this exciting and highly visual report collection. Explore by vertical market or by major packaging or processing categories, from various food and beverage categories to healthcare, labeling, controls, robotics, and much more. See video and images of all the new innovations that you are looking for today.

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Mexico’s Packaging Machinery Market Trends and Opportunities 2024-2025 The aim of this report is to examine recent industry trends, investment plans and outlook sentiment, alongside perceived challenges and changes in machinery purchasing decision-making processes. Additionally, the report entails a forecast of anticipated industry performance for 2024-2025, coupled with recommendations for PMMI members on effective approaches to engage prospective buyers and leverage emerging opportunities.

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Read the full report to learn more! While there is a cost for this resource for non-PMMI members, a free Executive Summary is available in English and Spanish.

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TRENDS IN PACKAGING & PROCESSING

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Packaging Compass: Forecasting the Decade Ahead This PMMI/AMERIPEN collaboration, Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade and Implications for the Future of a Circular Packaging System, attempts to close the gap between design needs and recovery needs by beginning a conversation on trends, forecasting a decade ahead, and recognizing the role of multiple stakeholders in advancing a circular packaging economy. Systematic thinking to understand how changes in packaging design can impact our collection, sortation, and processing of materials at their end of life will help us better target investments as well as legislation to ensure success.

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2025 Packaging World Annual Outlook Report Read what packaging trends and predictions will be made for the coming year in this annual report from the editors of Packaging World, OEM Magazine, and Contract Manufacturing + Packaging. Understand the topics other industry professionals are thinking about — including robotics and automation, contract manufacturing and packaging, e-commerce and D2C, sustainable packaging, workforce, digitalization, and more — and discover predictions for 2025.

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Get “unPACKed with PMMI” “unPACKed with PMMI” is a podcast that offers you the opportunity to listen to packaging and processing news and insights on the go, in the comfort of your home, office — wherever and whenever you want. You’ll hear from industry influencers, executive Q&As, case studies, and more as we dive into the most pressing industry challenges in real-time. “unPACKed with PMMI” also is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts and get connected.

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WOMEN IN PACKAGING

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SheLeads: Navigating Leadership for Women SheLeads is a workshop designed for women leaders from manufacturing organizations to deepen their self-awareness and leadership skills and help them lead more effectively. This interactive learning environment for women enables participants to explore new ideas, reflect, share experiences, practice new skills, and build new relationships with other leaders to support their growth. Participants can explore leadership content, learn tools to enhance self-awareness, and engage in relevant and rejuvenating conversations that support them in their journey to step up most confidently and effectively as leaders in their organizations.

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Voices of Women in Packaging and Processing To demonstrate how far modern manufacturing has come and the need for diversity in the industry, PMMI’s Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN), which serves to recruit, retain, and advance women’s careers in packaging and processing, has an ongoing program that connects multiple generations of women currently in the industry or interested in learning more. PPWLN and the OpX Leadership Network teamed up to deliver an easy-to-access digital resource that outlines core characteristics that will help women navigate pwgo.to/8560 a career in manufacturing. Hear from experts in the areas of business acumen, negotiation, communication, emotional intelligence, and networking. You will be inspired by the stories of women leaders who reflect on their personal experiences, offering advice to others entering the manufacturing and packaging industries. This resource also is available in Spanish.

Women for Supply Chain Resources F4SS encourages the formation of professional relationships based on its collective resources of Women in Supply Chain. Discover how this resource connects women in the supply chain, leverages their collective passion and determination, and transforms careers.

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Have You Tried

We hope this Resource Guide will help you find the supplier for your next project. But chances are good that you will also be checking out potential vendors online. If you have ever tried to search for packaging machinery online you were likely overwhelmed by the sheer number of results. For example, a search for “cartoning equipment” on Google is returning about 36 million results. What if you could connect to your next supplier by searching online through a curated, vetted list of the leading suppliers of packaging and processing machinery, materials and services? Now you can. PMMI ProSource is the online directory of PMMI members, representing the top suppliers in our industry who are experts in packaging and processing.

three ways to find solutions PMMI ProSource is a robust online directory with more than one way to navigate.

Drill down from the homepage Start at Prosource.org and click through to the specific category you need. PMMI ProSource features illustrations and category definitions to help guide you through to the right solution.

Cartoners Carton Erect/Load/Seal Equipment Category • 54 Companies

Carton Erectors/Formers Equipment Category • 31 Companies

Gabletop Cartoning Equipment Equipment Category • 9 Companies

Powerful search bar

At the top right of ProSource.org is a powerful search bar. AI tools, auto complete function, and common synonyms are loaded into the search to help you find your solution faster.

Cartoning Equipment See all Cartoning equipment categories

Search by Package Types:

Search by package type

Use the Package Type tool on the left hand side of PMMI ProSource to search for equipment by the packaging it runs: bags, bottles, cartons and more. Search results will display the suppliers who told PMMI their machines can handle those package types.

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Why PMMI ProSource? PMMI ProSource quickly connects you to your next supplier. How? • Focused on our industry. Browse hundreds of categories of validated suppliers in key areas of machinery, materials and services, such as vertical form/fill/seal equipment, liquid fillers and conveyors. • Authoritative. All companies listed are members of PMMI, the leading global association of packaging and processing that produces the PACK EXPO shows and this magazine. PMMI staff validate category listings. • Less scrolling, more finding. Rather than spending hours scrolling through search engine results online, go to PMMI prosource.org for a curated experience that connects you faster to the packaging and processing specialists who have the specific solutions you need.

Filter your results

Use PMMI ProSource’s filters during your search to sort through packaging solutions as you research, similar to the consumer sites you love. • Say you are a start-up salsa company looking for your first machine. Once you are in the Liquid Fillers section, you can sort results to find suppliers that specialize in entry-level/budget models or hot fill machines machines using the panel on the left. • Or, if you are a snack company looking specifically for stick pack machines, go to the Vertical Form/Fill/Seal section and select Stick Pack under the Bag Style section.

Make the connection

When you find a supplier that you are interested in, click on the preview blurb to be taken to their profile page. There, you can get an overview of the PMMI member supplier, their specialties, equipment categories and contact information.

More than just listings

In addition to the directory listings, PMMI ProSource also offers many helpful howto articles to help you solve typical problems in the facility. Recent articles have included “Palletizing 101: An Overview of the Basics” and “Common Ways Labeling Projects Can Fail.”

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Congratulations—rather than spending precious time digging through endless results on a search engine, you have just made a connection with a new potential supplier. And you did it all for free!

Visit www.prosource.org today. Try out PMMI ProSource today and send us your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve the site. Drop us a line at prosource@pmmi.org.

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PACKAGING EVENTS 2025 Mark your calendar for these essential packaging events taking place throughout the year

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March 10-12, 2025 Atlanta, GA

Unlock New Packaging & Processing Innovations for every industry Discover solutions you won’t see anywhere else in the Southeast. The exciting new PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 unites all vertical markets in one dynamic hub, generating more innovative answers to your production challenges. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity for your business!

Machinery in Action & New Materials

Crossover Insights for 40+ Industries

400 Exhibiting Companies

Free Educational Sessions & Networking Events

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SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 1, 2025

Discover the Innovations Driving All Industries Forward Scout out game-changing solutions to all your biggest challenges at the year’s largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing show on the continent!

EXPERIENCE A BREAKTHROUGH

NEXT-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY

ADVANCES IN SUSTAINABILITY

MACHINERY IN ACTION

NETWORKING & INSIGHTS

From 2,000 exhibitors

Hands-on demos and cutting-edge materials

To futurize your business

As 40+ vertical industries come together

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PMMI Loyalty Members

We are proud to recognize the following PMMI member companies who participated in all PACK EXPO and EXPO PACK events in 2024. What a year it was! Thank you for all your support in making these events a huge success.

MBF North America Inc. Morrison Container Handling Solutions MSSC, LLC Multivac, Inc.

AFA Systems Ltd.

Emirates Printing Press LLC

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc.

Enercon Industries Corporation

American Holt Corp. AstroNova Product Identification Bartelt Packaging BellatRx Inc. BluePrint Automation (BPA) BW Packaging Cama North America Capmatic Ltd. Carleton Helical Technologies CDA USA Inc. Clevertech North America Columbia Machine, Inc. Domino Amjet, Inc. Econocorp, Inc.

FANUC America Corporation Formers International, Inc. Formost Fuji Corporation Fresh-Lock By Presto Products Goodway Technologies Heat and Control, Inc. Heuft USA, Inc. ID Technology J.W. Winco, Inc. Jowat Corporation Keyence Corporation of America Langguth America Ltd Massman Companies Matrix Packaging Machinery, Inc.

P.E. Labellers PAC Machinery PDC International Corporation Polymer Solutions International, Inc. Polypack, Inc. ProMach, Inc. QAD Redzone RAUMAK North America Inc. ROVEMA North America, Inc. Schmalz Inc. SMC Corporation of America START International Taisei Lamick USA TNA North America, Inc. United Barcode Systems Vorne Industries Wipotec

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CONTENTS by CATEGORY The following pages contain a comprehensive collection of company profiles, advertising, and product listings, organized by category for easy reference in locating the packaging machinery, materials, containers, or services you need.

COMPANY INDEX

44 An alphabetical listing of leading vendors in packaging highlighted in the Packaging World 2025 Resource Guide, organized by category.

MACHINERY

48 Bagging, Pouching & Wrapping 74 Cartoning, Multipacking & Case Packing 125 Coding, Labeling & Printing Equipment 150 Controls, Software & Components 158 Conveying, Feeding & Handling 182 Filling, Capping & Closing 204 Inspection & Testing Equipment 213 Palletizing & Load Stabilization 225 Robotics 236 Tray, Clamshell & Blister Packaging Equipment 242 Consumables 247 Containers & Closures 253 Flexible Packaging 263 Labels 266 Other Materials 270 Business Drivers

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MATERIALS

Products start on page 70 Products start on page 117 Products start on page 146 Products on page 157 Products start on page 179 Products start on page 201 Products start on page 211 Products start on page 222 Products start on page 234 Products on page 241

Products on page 246 Products on page 252 Products on page 262 Products on page 269

SPECIALTY

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ADHESIVE APPLICATION Dekka Meler USA Corporation Nordson Corporation Robatech USA Inc. Valco Melton

80 96 97 103 114

BAG & POUCH FILL/SEAL (PRE-MADE) ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. Amcor Flexibles North America Bartelt Packaging BW Packaging Formost Fuji Corporation Frain Industries Massman Automation Matrix Packaging Machinery, Inc. PAC Machinery Paxiom Automation Plan IT Packaging Systems Inc. Pregis LLC Triangle Package Machinery Co. Viking Masek Packaging Technologies

49 254 50 186 52 87 95 58 62 63 64 243 68 69

BLISTERS/CLAMSHELLS/ SKIN PACKAGING Busch Vacuum Solutions* Point Five Packaging, LLC

237 239

BULK HANDLING/ FILLING EQUIPMENT Columbia/Okura Haver & Boecker USA, Inc. Ideal Pase, a Massman Company Material Transfer & Storage Inc. Niverplast NA Inc. Rychiger Canada Yamato Corporation

233 54 191 164 60 104 200

CAPPING BellatRx Inc. Chase-Logeman Corporation New England Machinery, a Massman Company Pneumatic Scale Angelus Serac, Inc. WEIGHTPACK, Inc.

185 187 169 194 195 199

CARTONING Aagard ADCO Manufacturing Bartelt Packaging BluePrint Automation (BPA) BW Integrated Systems Cama North America Delkor Systems, Inc Douglas Machine Inc.

75 76 50 77 78 79 81 82

COMPANY INDEX

Econocorp, Inc. Frain Industries Graphic Packaging International iXAPACK GLOBAL USA JLS Automation Massman Automation MPAC Group Nordson Corporation* Packsize International PMI KYOTO Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. R.A Jones Robatech USA Inc.* Rychiger Canada Schubert North America LLC Serpa Packaging Solutions Somic America, Inc. Sourcelink Solutions, LLC Syntegon Triangle Package Machinery Co. Viking Masek Packaging Technologies

101 102 103 104 106 107 110 111 113 68 69

CASE ERECT/SEAL A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. BW Integrated Systems Cama North America Dekka Delkor Systems, Inc Douglas Machine Inc. Eastey Econocorp, Inc. FOCKE & CO INSITE Packaging Automation Intertape Polymer Group Massman Automation Niverplast NA Inc. ONExia Inc. Packsize International Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. Robatech USA Inc.* Rychiger Canada Schubert North America LLC Shurtape Technologies, LLC Signode Smurfit Westrock Wexxar Bel

214 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 86 89 90 95 60 228 98 101 103 104 106 108 220 109 115

CASE/TRAY PACKING A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Aagard ADCO Manufacturing ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. BluePrint Automation (BPA) Brenton Busch Vacuum Solutions* BW Integrated Systems Cama North America Delkor Systems, Inc Douglas Machine Inc. Econocorp, Inc.

*Supplies a component that goes with this type of equipment.

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84 87 88 92 93 95 94 97 98 100

214 75 76 49 77 215 237 78 79 81 82 84

Fallas Automation, Inc. FANUC America Corporation** FOCKE & CO Frain Industries Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC Heat and Control, Inc. INSITE Packaging Automation ITW Harness iXAPACK GLOBAL USA JLS Automation Krones MPAC Group Massman Automation Meler USA Corporation* Nordson Corporation* Paxiom Automation Plan IT Packaging Systems Inc. PMI KYOTO Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. Robatech USA Inc.* Rychiger Canada Schneider Packaging Equipment, Inc. Schubert North America LLC Serpa Packaging Solutions Sidel Inc. Smurfit Westrock Somic America, Inc. Standard-Knapp, Inc. Syntegon TNA North America, Inc. Viking Masek Packaging Technologies Yamato Corporation Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division**

85 226 86 87 238 272 89 91 92 93 273 94 95 96 97 63 64 100 101 103 104 105 106 107 196 109 110 112 113 67 69 200 232

CODING/MARKING Bell-Mark Sales Company BestCode Buskro Ltd. Diagraph Marking & Coding, An ITW Company Greydon Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC ID Technology Leibinger Markem-Imaje Novanta Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc. Universal Labeling Systems, Inc. Videojet Technologies Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc.

127 128 129 131 133 134 135 137 138 153 142 265 144 145

CONTROLS & MACHINE COMPONENTS B&R Industrial Automation Corp. Busch Vacuum Solutions Encoder Products Company Eriez Nercon Conveyor Systems Novanta

151 237 152 206 168 153

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Pack Air Siko Products, Inc. SMC Corporation of America U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC VDG (Van der Graaf) Yaskawa America, Inc., Drives & Motion Division Wipotec

170 154 155 175 176 156 210

CONVERTING EQUIPMENT Novanta

153

CONVEYING & ACCUMULATION American Film and Machinery B&R Industrial Automation Corp.* DTM Packaging, a Massman Company Dorner Mfg. Corp. Eriez FlexLink Systems, Inc. Frazier & Son Heat and Control, Inc. High Tek USA, Inc. Intralox ITW Harness Kaufman Engineered Systems mk North America, Inc Modular Conveyor Express Morrison Container Handling Solutions Multi-Conveyor Nercon Conveyor Systems Pack Air PIAB Inc. PFlow Industries, Inc. Precision Automation Company, Inc. Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. Ryson International Inc. Shibuya Hoppmann SpanTech, LLC Specialty Equipment Standard-Knapp, Inc. U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC* VDG (Van der Graaf) Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions Inc

126 151 188 159 206 160 161 272 190 162 91 227 163 165 166 167 168 170 229 171 230 101 172 231 174 197 112 175 176 221

DIGITAL PRINTING Buskro Ltd. Bell-Mark Sales Company BestCode Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc.

129 127 128 142

FEEDING/INSERTING/ UNSCRAMBLING All-Fill, Inc. BellatRx Inc. BluePrint Automation (BPA) Eriez Morrison Container Handling Solutions Multi-Conveyor New England Machinery, a Massman Company

183 185 77 206 166 167 169

Septimatech Group Inc. Serpa Packaging Solutions Shibuya Hoppmann

173 107 231

FILLING/CAPPING LIQUID & VISCOUS Aurora Packaging Systems, Inc. BellatRx Inc. JBT Bevcorp Busch Vacuum Solutions* BW Packaging Chase-Logeman Corporation DTM Packaging, a Massman Company Enercon Industries Corporation Frain Industries Haver & Boecker USA, Inc. Ideal Pase, a Massman Company Krones Matrix Packaging Machinery, Inc. Pneumatic Scale Angelus Point Five Packaging, LLC R.A Jones Serac, Inc. Sidel Inc. Specialty Equipment Teledyne Taptone* Vacuum Barrier Corporation* WEIGHTPACK, Inc.

184 185 192 237 186 187 188 189 87 54 191 273 58 194 239 102 195 196 197 209 261 199

FILLING/CAPPING - DRY All-Fill, Inc. BellatRx Inc. Enercon Industries Corporation High Tek USA, Inc. Paxiom Automation Pneumatic Scale Angelus R.A Jones Specialty Equipment Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc. WEIGHTPACK, Inc. Yamato Corporation

183 185 189 190 63 194 102 197 198 199 200

FLOW WRAPPING Amcor Flexibles North America Formost Fuji Corporation Greener Corporation* Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC Hugo Beck Inc. IMA FLX HUB Multivac, Inc. Omori North America Inc. Paxiom Automation Plan IT Packaging Systems Inc. Schubert North America LLC Syntegon

254 52 53 238 55 56 258 61 63 64 106 113

FORM/FILL/SEAL - VERTICAL ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. Amcor Flexibles North America All-Fill, Inc.

49 254 183

BW Packaging Greener Corporation* Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC Heat and Control, Inc. High Tek USA, Inc. IMA FLX HUB Mamata Enterprises, Inc. Matrix Packaging Machinery, Inc. Niverplast NA Inc. Packaging Personified, Inc. Paxiom Automation Plan IT Packaging Systems Inc. Syntegon Taisei Lamick USA TNA North America, Inc. Triangle Package Machinery Co. Viking Masek Packaging Technologies

186 53 238 272 190 56 57 58 60 259 63 64 113 65 67 68 69

FORM/FILL/SEAL HORIZONTAL ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. Bartelt Packaging Formost Fuji Corporation Hugo Beck Inc. IMA FLX HUB nVenia, A Duravant Company Omori North America Inc. Syntegon

49 50 52 55 56 59 61 113

INSPECT/VISION/TESTING/ CHECKWEIGH/X-RAY All-Fill, Inc. Anritsu - Product Inspection & Detection Eriez Fortress Technology, Inc. Mamata Enterprises, Inc. METTLER TOLEDO Multivac, Inc. Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc. Teledyne Taptone Valco Melton Wipotec

183 205 206 207 57 208 258 198 209 114 210

LABELING All-Fill, Inc. American Film and Machinery B&R Industrial Automation Corp. BellatRx Inc. BestCode Buskro Ltd. BW Integrated Systems Chase-Logeman Corporation CTM Labeling Systems Diagraph Marking & Coding, An ITW Company EPI Frain Industries ID Technology Krones Kaufman Engineered Systems Label-Aire, Inc.

183 126 151 185 128 129 78 187 130 131 132 87 135 273 227 136

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2025 RESOURCE GUIDE Multivac, Inc. Nita Labeling Systems PDC International Corporation Pneumatic Scale Angelus Precision Automation Company, Inc. Quadrel Labeling Systems Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc. TRIPACK LLC Universal Labeling Systems, Inc. Videojet Technologies Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc. Wipotec

258 139 193 194 230 140 142 143 265 144 145 210

MATERIAL HANDLING Eastey FANUC America Corporation** FlexLink Systems, Inc. Kaufman Engineered Systems New England Machinery, a Massman Company PFlow Industries, Inc. Pneumatic Scale Angelus

83 226 160 227 169 171 194

MULTIPACKING/ SHRINK BUNDLING/BANDING American Film and Machinery BluePrint Automation (BPA) Douglas Machine Inc. Eastey EDL, a Massman Company Frain Industries Krones Morrison Container Handling Solutions nVenia, A Duravant Company PDC International Corporation R.A Jones Smurfit Westrock Standard-Knapp, Inc. Texwrap

126 77 82 83 51 87 273 166 59 193 102 109 112 66

PALLETIZING/DEPALLETIZING A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. B&R Industrial Automation Corp.* Brenton BW Integrated Systems Columbia Machine, Inc. Columbia/Okura FANUC America Corporation** FlexLink Systems, Inc. Haver & Boecker USA, Inc. ITW Harness iXAPACK GLOBAL USA Kaufman Engineered Systems Krones MPAC Group Massman Automation nVenia, A Duravant Company Niverplast NA Inc. ONExia Inc. Rychiger Canada Schneider Packaging Equipment, Inc.

214 151 215 78 216 233 226 160 54 91 92 227 273 94 95 59 60 228 104 105

COMPANY INDEX

Sourcelink Solutions, LLC Specialty Equipment Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions Inc Viking Masek Packaging Technologies Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division**

111 197 221 69 232

ROBOTICS Aagard ADCO Manufacturing B&R Industrial Automation Corp. BellatRx Inc. BluePrint Automation (BPA) Brenton Cama North America Columbia Machine, Inc. Columbia/Okura Delkor Systems, Inc FANUC America Corporation Fallas Automation, Inc. FlexLink Systems, Inc. Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC INSITE Packaging Automation JLS Automation Kaufman Engineered Systems Massman Automation nVenia, A Duravant Company ONExia Inc. Paxiom Automation PIAB Inc. PMI KYOTO Precision Automation Company, Inc. Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. R.A Jones Rychiger Canada Schneider Packaging Equipment, Inc. Schubert North America LLC Sidel Inc. Signode Sourcelink Solutions, LLC Syntegon Viking Masek Packaging Technologies Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics Division

75 76 151 185 77 215 79 216 233 81 226 85 160 238 89 93 227 95 59 228 63 229 100 230 101 102 104 105 106 196 220 111 113 69 232

SHRINK WRAPPING American Film and Machinery Douglas Machine Inc. Eastey EDL, a Massman Company PAC Machinery Standard-Knapp, Inc. Texwrap

126 82 83 51 62 112 66

STRAPPING Eastey Signode

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STRETCH WRAPPING/ PALLET LOAD CONTAINMENT Columbia Machine, Inc. Kaufman Engineered Systems Orion Packaging Systems Phoenix Wrappers CORP Signode Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions Inc

216 227 218 219 220 221

TAMPER-EVIDENT MACHINERY American Film and Machinery Enercon Industries Corporation Label-Aire, Inc. Nita Labeling Systems PDC International Corporation Serpa Packaging Solutions Sleeve Seal, LLC TRIPACK LLC

126 189 136 139 193 107 141 143

THERMOFORM/FILL/SEAL Busch Vacuum Solutions* Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC JLS Automation Multivac, Inc. Starview Packaging Machinery Inc.

237 238 93 258 240

TRAY LIDDING/SEALING Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC Multivac, Inc. Point Five Packaging, LLC Starview Packaging Machinery Inc.

238 258 239 240

VISION INSPECTION SYSTEMS Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc.

101

WEIGHING/ COMBINATION SCALES Heat and Control, Inc. High Tek USA, Inc. METTLER TOLEDO Plan IT Packaging Systems Inc. nVenia, A Duravant Company Triangle Package Machinery Co. Wipotec Yamato Corporation

272 190 208 64 59 68 210 200

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ADDITIVES, COATINGS & INKS Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC Leibinger Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc.

134 137 142

ADHESIVES/TAPE Bostik, Inc. Intertape Polymer Group

275 90

**Supplies robotics for this type of equipment.

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Shurtape Technologies, LLC STA, LLC Technical Adhesives Limited Vibac Americas

108 244 268 245

BLISTERS/CLAMSHELLS/ THERMOFORMING MATERIALS Alpek Polyester USA, LLC Amcor Flexibles North America Multivac, Inc.

274 254 258

CARTONS AND BOXES Accurate Box Graphic Packaging International Metsä Board Americas Packsize International Smurfit Westrock

271 88 267 98 109

PROTECTIVE/ TRANSPORT PACKAGING FOCKE & CO Intertape Polymer Group Pregis LLC Signode

RETAIL DISPLAY PACKAGING Aagard FOCKE & CO Metsä Board Americas

SPECIALTY

James Alexander Corp. Independent Can MRP Solutions

251 248 250

CONTAINERS James Alexander Corp. Independent Can Printpack

251 248 260

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. Amcor Flexibles North America Charter Next Generation Clysar LLC FlexPak Services FOCKE & CO Glenroy, Inc. Koehler Holding SE & Co KG Niverplast NA Inc. Packaging Personified, Inc. Pregis LLC Printpack Taisei Lamick USA Vibac Americas

49 254 255 276 256 86 257 277 60 259 243 260 65 245

264 132 135 141 145

MULTIPACKS/ HANDLES/CARRIERS PakTech

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77 276 130 131 85 226 160 55 90 162 136 60 62 243 108 109 174 197 244 66 265 210

Aagard Koehler Holding SE & Co KG MRP Solutions Packsize International Pregis LLC Smurfit Westrock TRIPACK LLC

75 277 250 98 243 109 143

PACKAGING LINE INTEGRATION 99

PLASTICS/RESINS Alpek Polyester USA, LLC

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E-COMMERCE BluePrint Automation (BPA) Clysar LLC CTM Labeling Systems Diagraph Marking & Coding, An ITW Company Fallas Automation, Inc. FANUC America Corporation FlexLink Systems, Inc. Hugo Beck Inc. Intertape Polymer Group Intralox Label-Aire, Inc. Niverplast NA Inc. PAC Machinery Pregis LLC Shurtape Technologies, LLC Smurfit Westrock SpanTech, LLC Specialty Equipment STA, LLC Texwrap Universal Labeling Systems, Inc. Wipotec

274

All-Fill, Inc. BW Integrated Systems Cama North America Columbia/Okura DTM Packaging, a Massman Company Econocorp, Inc.

160 272 93 273 59 107 220 67

SOFTWARE Packsize International

SUSTAINABILITY

PACKAGE DESIGN

LABELS Chicago Tag & Label, Inc. EPI ID Technology Sleeve Seal, LLC Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc.

75 86 267

CONTRACT PACKAGING James Alexander Corp.

CLOSURES

86 90 243 220

FlexLink Systems, Inc. Heat and Control, Inc. JLS Automation Krones nVenia, A Duravant Company Serpa Packaging Solutions Signode TNA North America, Inc.

183 78 79 233 188 84

Aagard Amcor Flexibles North America Alpek Polyester USA, LLC Bell-Mark Sales Company Brenton Busch Vacuum Solutions* Charter Next Generation Clysar LLC Columbia Machine, Inc. Douglas Machine Inc. Econocorp, Inc. EDL, a Massman Company FANUC America Corporation FOCKE & CO Formost Fuji Corporation Glenroy, Inc. Graphic Packaging International Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC Independent Can Intertape Polymer Group ITW Harness Koehler Holding SE & Co KG Leibinger Metsä Board Americas MRP Solutions Packaging Personified, Inc. Packsize International PakTech Pregis LLC Printpack R.A Jones Robatech USA Inc. Rychiger Canada Ryson International Inc. Schubert North America LLC Serac, Inc. Serpa Packaging Solutions Sidel Inc. Somic America, Inc. Technical Adhesives Limited Texwrap Vacuum Barrier Corporation VDG (Van der Graaf) WEIMA America Wipotec

75 254 274 127 215 237 255 276 216 82 84 51 226 86 52 257 88 134 248 90 91 277 137 267 250 259 98 99 243 260 102 103 104 172 106 195 107 196 110 268 66 261 176 278 210

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING ALLIEDFLEX® Technologies, Inc. 941/923-1181 www.alliedflex.com

dfc@alliedflex.com

Sarasota FL

ALLIEDFLEX® THE AUTHORITY in STAND-UP POUCH PACKAGING & MACHINERY ALLIEDFLEX® is a leading North American supplier of Global Standup Pouch Packaging Machinery and Turnkey System Provider for a variety of food and non-food applications. We also provide integrated systems for Pouch Processing (Pasteurization, Cooling) & Automated Pouch Packaging including Robotic Flex Top Load, Multi Pack Cartoning, Collating, and Case Packing Systems. ALLIEDFLEX® specializes in Pouch & Bag Packaging Machinery for Standup Pouch and a variety of Packaging Formats. We offer: Fill Seal (pre-made), Fill through Spout, and Form Fill Seal (roll stock) HFFS Machinery, Horizontal Pouch Packaging, Vertical Pouch Packaging, Turnkey Robotic Automation for Pouch Processing and End of Line Secondary Packaging Systems, Semi & Automated Pouch Leak Detection Machinery to suit your present and future needs. Markets Served: Beverage, Applesauce, Fruit Puree, Baby Food, Candy, Snacks, Dried Fruit, Meal Kits, Processed Foods, Wine, Sauces, Cereal, Detergent Pods, Pet Treats, Pet Food, Shredded Cheese, Dairy Foods, Bakery Products, Cookies, Croutons, Coffee, Health & Beauty, Oil, Granola, Rice, Pasta, Yogurt, Ice Cream, Dairy, Poultry, Frozen Foods, Beverages, Personal Care, Home Care, Chocolate, Protein Powder, Nutraceuticals, Spices, Pharmaceuticals. Our Global Machinery Partners include: VELTEKO | HDG Packaging Machinery | IMA FILLSHAPE | ARANOW Stick Pack Machinery | SCALDOPACK Spouted Pouch Machinery | Umbra Large Bag Machinery | IXAPACK Secondary Packaging Automation. We manufacture our own line of Pouch Packaging Machinery under our exclusive FLX® Brand. These FLX® machines include Pilot Plant and our popular FLX® R8 Rotary Fill Seal Models provide moderate output systems to get you in the market quickly and economically. ASK ALLIEDFLEX!

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Bartelt Packaging (941) 359-4000 Bartelt.Sales@promachbuilt.com www.barteltpackaging.com

Sarasota FL

Bartelt specializes in pouching, cartoning, and packaging solutions for the food and non-food industries. Our collaboration extends to Matrix, FLtècnics, INVpack, and Pacraft, broadening our range of packaging solutions designed to meet diverse industry requirements efficiently and effectively. Bartelt and FLtècnics provide a lineup of pouching machines tailored for both standard and complex applications. These systems are designed for versatility, precision, and durability, handling various pouch sizes and styles across multiple industries such as snacks, pet food, beverages, and household products. FLtècnics enhances our offerings with rollstock and pre-made pouch machines, broadening our flexible packaging solutions. Bartelt cartoners are engineered to manage a broad spectrum of products. Suitable for industries such as tobacco, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and general consumer goods, our cartoners combine durable construction with the flexibility of automatic, semi-automatic, and manual loading systems, enhancing overall productivity. Matrix provides vertical form fill seal (VFFS) systems, known for their rugged construction, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use. Working with INVpack for stickpack and sachet systems and Pacraft for pre-made pouch applications, Matrix enhances our flexible packaging offerings, ensuring integrated solutions for a variety of market needs. As a member of ProMach’s Flexibles & Trays business line, Bartelt utilizes the resources available within this extensive network to provide integrated, efficient packaging systems. ProMach supports our efforts in offering reliable solutions that help protect products and maintain consumer trust. For more information on our packaging solutions, visit BarteltPackaging. com and learn about ProMach at ProMachBuilt.com.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING EDL Packaging, a Massman Company 920/336-7744 www.edlpackaging.com

sales@edlpackaging.com

Green Bay WI

OVERVIEW At EDL, a Massman Company, we understand that secondary and end-ofline packaging decisions are driven by multiple factors: consumer demand, distribution requirements, cost reduction, and packaging design. This is why we do not believe in a one-size-fits-all packaging solution. Instead, we apply our ~60 years experience in the food, personal care, building supplies, carpet, dairy, grain, and pet food industries to manufacture shrink bundling, multi-packaging, and tray wrapping equipment designed to meet customers unique requirements. SOLUTIONS EDL systems are designed to collate and bundle consumer and industrial products for shipment in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) film. Our complete line of equipment includes: • Shrin Bundlers • Forming Shoe • Flight Bar Bundlers • Shrin unnels • eat unnels

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• ray Formers • ray oaders & rappers • Roll rappers • ight rap Shrin Bundlers • Semi Automatic Shrin Bundlers

As part of the Massman Companies, we provide packaging solutions from the eginning to the end o your line and everything in etween ere is a sampling of additional solutions we build. • Case Pac ers • nscram lers • iquid Fillers • Palleti ers • Cappers • Drum ote Fillers • Pouch Fillers • Flow Meter Fillers • Conveyors & More

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Formost Fuji Corporation 425/483-9090 www.formostfuji.com

sales@formostfuji.com

Everett WA

Formost Fuji is ready to partner with you to find the right horizontal packaging solution for your products. We understand that you can purchase your equipment from any manufacturer, so we want you to know what you get when you purchase from Formost Fuji and what sets us apart from our competition. As a custom machinery manufacturer, we differentiate ourselves through our commitment to understanding our clients’ needs. We evaluate your challenges to create tailored machinery and effective solutions. By integrating all aspects—both equipment and team—we deliver unique solutions for each customer. Our blend of extensive experience and fresh ideas from young talent allows us to confidently address your needs, now and in the future, setting us apart from our competitors. Horizontal form/fill/seal systems from Formost Fuji are designed for easy maintenance, simple changeovers, and reduced film routes. Our wrappers feature user-friendly wide touch panels to assist in training and day-to-day operations. Formost Fuji’s horizontal bagging machines are built with reliability using proven technology. The NEW BDS Horizontal Bagging Machine has undergone significant enhancements to deliver quieter, smoother, and more efficient performance. Key improvements include a newly engineered overhead system, optimized bag hold-down mechanisms, and an automatic bag change feature. These upgrades collectively minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency on the production floor. You can count on your partnership with Formost Fuji to provide you with excellent customer service from the beginning of the sales cycle, through the build and delivery, and continuing with support, training, and onsite service for years to come. Call today for a FREE consultation and review of your packaging line. We are here to help you operate more efficiently at speeds you are comfortable with.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Greener Corporation (732) 341-3880 www.greenercorp.com

custserv@greenercorp.com

Bayville NJ

INTEGRATED PARTS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES It takes more than just the right components to meet your production goals on flow wrappers and vertical form fill seal baggers. When you work with Greener Corporation, we integrate premium, customized parts for forming, cutting, and sealing with the technical support and services you need to optimize package quality and productivity. PARTS: • nives • Sealing aws • Formers TECHNICAL SERVICES: • Pro lem Resolution • nstallations • ine Evaluations • raining • Pro ect Development • Flexi le Pac aging Materials Consulting ith innovative parts and services such as Easy Seal C C AN E and F E sealing aws and our expanded Pac aging a we will help you resolve immediate packaging problems, prevent future issues, and discover quality and productivity improvements you may not have thought possible. Consult the TECHNICAL RESOURCE BLOG on our website for posts and videos that will help you improve packaging performance.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING HAVER & BOECKER USA 770/760-1130 www.haverusa.com

info@haverusa.com

Conyers GA

Haver & Boecker is a global leader in bagging equipment, liquid fillers, palletizers and material handling. The Haver & Boecker technologies include silos, mixers, lump crushers, flow control gates, valve bag packers, open-mouth baggers, FFS baggers, big bag fillers, drum and tote fillers, can and pail fillers, conventional and robotic palletizing, and complete automation capabilities. We strive to provide the best service experience through on-site and hands-on training, spare part availability and technical support. We serve all markets from start to finish. Technology Solutions: Storage Silos Material Handling Components Valve Bag Packers Form-Fill-Seal Baggers FIBC baggers Drum/Pallet Liquid Fillers IBC/Tote Fillers Pail/Canister Fillers Low/High Level and Robotic Palletizers Are you experiencing performance issues with your bags? Let us help analyze your bags and come up with a plan to increase your production and reduce product loss.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING HUGO BECK 803 205 8101 www.hugobeck.com

info@hugobeck.com

Chicago

HORIZONTAL PACKAGING IN FILM AND PAPER Hugo Beck is a world leading specialist in fully automatic horizontal film packaging machines, flowpack and paper packaging machines as well as automation solutions with the range of 3,000 to 18,000 cycle-perhour. Hugo Beck machines are used worldwide across many different sectors, including pharmaceutical & medical technology, confectionery, e-commerce, household goods, tissue, wood & long parts. We develop and produce tailored machine solutions for sustainable packaging in film or paper and also supply all peripheral devices. Whether customized or standard machines, our comprehensive portfolio includes: - Flow wrappers for film and paper packaging - Film and shrink packaging machinery (Form Fill and Seal) - Paper packaging machinery - Sleeve wrappers - Shrink tunnels - Automation solutions, robots and handling systems We aim to make packaging as resource-efficient as possible. From extremely tight packaging that minimizes the use of film to flexible machine solutions, which allow the production of film and paper packaging on just one machine or pure paper packaging machinery – we have your sustainability needs covered. FOR FILM PACKAGING WE PROCESS ALL TYPES OF FILM, E.G.: PE, PP, PO (starting at 7 μm)/recycled content films/bioplastics (e.g. PLA films)/composite films (e.g. Aluminium)/Tyvek® FOR PAPER PACKAGING WE PROCESS E.G.: Kraft/offset/transparent/parchment paper, uncoated, sealed with hotmelt or sewn with yarn/coated with PE/PLA or dispersion coating/barrier paper By combining high-quality machine design with tailored service and maintenance packages, our solutions are built to last.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING IMA FLX Hub 215 579 2900 info.flxhub@ima.it www.ima.it/en/flexible-packaging-hub

Newtown PA

Let us answer your demands with an infinity of targeted technologies developed through the synergies within the IMA FLX HUB. Our primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging solutions combine with each other to form tailored turnkey lines able to handle the broadest variety of flexible pack styles. Machines can be configured to process recyclable and sustainable materials, while digital features and connectivity maximise line efficiency. For Food, Pharma, Wet Wipes and Pet markets, IMA FLX HUB will place you at the centre of a neverending partnership. IMA FLX Hub is the perfect partner for delivering turn-key horizontal and vertical solutions. Its high-speed flexible automation systems are capable of the highest production throughput requirements. The portfolio includes systems for modified atmosphere applications (M.A.P.) and vacuum, as well as machines for 4 side seals multi-lane and sticks, fold pack and sandwiching. The Hub also offers counting solutions, dosing devices and fully automated Stand-Up Doy pouch lines. From automatic loading systems to cartoning, from product feeding and handling to single and multiple flow wrapping. Weighing solutions coupled with vertical baggers and end of line equipment such as cartoning, overwrapping, case packing, palletizing, de-palletizing and labelling solutions. INFINITE SOLUTIONS - JUST ONE HUB.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Mamata Enterprises, Inc. (941) 205 0227 www.mamata.com

sales@mamatausa.com

Bradenton FL

At Mamata, we understand your needs and provide solutions to increase your productivity and reduce changeover times and footprint. Our machines are based on conventional servo technology. They are designed to offer the best OEE in the simplex pouch packaging segment. The key features address the crucial areas in terms of efficiency, hygiene,product quality and flexibility. HFFS Rollstock machines: Our Simplex HFFS machines allows brands to produce and package pouches at upto 120 ppm and are to a Duplex machine. It’s ideal for lay-flat pouches, stand-up pouches with and without zippers, and single-serve sample packs in the range of 80 to 300 mm. Its ability to produce pouches from recyclable mono-material films makes it unique in the industry. Premade Pouch filling systems: These machines are designed for highspeed premade pouch-filling applications, allowing you to trade old semi-automatic or manual operations for a highly efficient packaging machine. At 65 ppm, it delivers comparable speeds to a Duplex premade pouch system or a Simplex roll stock HFFS. An ideal machine to package trail mixes and nuts, fresh and frozen produce, snack foods, powders, Pet foods, etc. It’s designed to package both PE/PE recyclable mono-material pouches & laminated pouches. VFFS baggers: Our Vertical Form Fill Sealing (VFFS) system achieves exceptional seal integrity and optimal precision across a large range of films at up to 220 ppm, making it the fastest system in the industry for single lane pouch filling. All above and many more that will ease your packaging process and rise above getting competition. For your pre-sales and after-sales support, our Florida location is equipped with spare-parts, local technical support, and sales consulting.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Matrix Packaging 262/268-8300 www.MatrixPM.com

www.Matrix.Info@ProMachBuilt.com

Grafton WI

Matrix, a leader in vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging equipment, delivers rugged, reliable, and easy-to-use systems backed by a worldclass service and parts team. Our VFFS machines can produce a variety of bag styles, including pillow, gusseted, flat-bottom, and modified doy. We are committed to tailoring efficient and profitable packaging systems for our customers globally by working closely with them to assess their needs and customize solutions specific to their projects. Matrix serves a broad range of markets, including bakery, candy, coffee, tea, disinfectants & sanitizers, dressings, sauces, cold chain, dried/ frozen meats, IQF, fruits & vegetables, liquid products, pet foods/treats, nutraceuticals, snack foods, and non-food products. As a ProMach brand, we offer an unparalleled advantage with extensive knowledge and experience that spans the entire packaging process, integrating diverse packaging and processing solutions companies worldwide. Matrix is proud to collaborate with Bartelt and FLtècnics, expanding our portfolio to include horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) and cartoning solutions. Bartelt delivers trusted pouching and cartoning systems and serves as the master distributor for FLtècnics’ rollstock and pre-made pouch machines. These partnerships enhance our ability to provide innovative, automated packaging solutions for food and non-food industries alike. To enhance its product portfolio even more, Matrix partners with top brands like INVpack and Pacraft. INVpack specializes in high-quality stickpack and sachet systems, offering packaging technologies that evolve to meet the most rigorous security and hygienic standards, including Ultra Clean formats. Pacraft, known for its reliable pre-made pouch packaging systems, is perfect for liquid and non-liquid applications, producing precise, dependable seals. Backed by the global expertise of ProMach, the companies are dedicated to optimizing performance, protecting brands, and building trust across the packaging supply chain. Discover more at www.MatrixPM.com and www. ProMachBuilt.com.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING nVenia, A Duravant Company 800-253-5103 www.nvenia.com

info@nvenia.com

Wood Dale

In the dynamic landscape of manufacturing, innovation is the cornerstone of progress, and nVenia stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the packaging industry. Through our pioneering approaches and cutting-edge technologies, nVenia has set a new standard for efficiency, sustainability, and functionality in packaging solutions. nVenia stands as a leader in primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging globally. Our ARPAC, FISCHBEIN, HAMER, and OHLSON Brands offer innovative solutions designed for seamless integration, durability in tough environments, and automation of repetitive tasks. Whether in CPG or Industrial Products, nVenia’s packaging automation equipment boosts production, delivers ROI, and improves your bottom line. Regardless of your industry, nVenia delivers next-level packaging solutions. Arpac offers a wide array of equipment, including shrink wrappers, bundlers, palletizers, and more, known for their integrated fit-for-purpose production lines. Fischbein provides trusted open-mouth bag sewing and sealing systems, ensuring secure closures with precision. Hamer is a market leader in large format bagging and powder bagging, utilized worldwide even in the harshest environments. Ohlson offers economic solutions for automating weighing and counting operations, delivering efficiency without sacrificing quality. At nVenia, we go beyond supplying packaging machinery. We conceptualize, design, manufacture, integrate, install, and service equipment and systems for primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging. Leveraging our diverse capabilities, we ensure seamless integration for producers, meticulously designing and harmonizing every element of the packaging line to function collectively. From your first consultation to start-up, we are committed to delivering an excellent customer experience. Our focus on responsiveness, quality, attention to detail, collaboration, communication, and partnership ensures we support our customers at every stage.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Niverplast 1-866-837-7372 www.niverplastna.com

M.Finneran@niverplast.com

Grand Rapids MI

Founded in 1986, Niverplast is a global leader in the packaging equipment industry. With its USA Sales and Service facilities located in Gainesville, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Boston, MA, and its headquarters in Nijverdal, The Netherlands, Niverplast delivers innovative solutions to manufacturing companies worldwide. Specializing in bag-in-box packaging for a variety of products including bread, meat, fish, liquids, and non-food items, Niverplast is committed to helping its clients improve operational efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, and enhance time-to-market capabilities. The company’s cuttingedge product lines such as CombiPlast®, EasyPlast®, and VarioSeal® are designed to meet the unique needs of manufacturers. Niverplast’s team of dedicated experts collaborates closely with clients to create custom packaging solutions that protect and transport products effectively. With a focus on customer satisfaction, Niverplast strives to be a trusted partner in improving manufacturing processes and ensuring the success of its customers. For inquiries about Niverplast’s packaging equipment in North America, please contact Mark Finneran at 1.978.580.1085, or the main office at 1.866.837.7372. Visit www.niverplastna.com for more information.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Omori North America Inc. 905-857-7880 www.omori-na.com

sales@omori-na.com

Bolton ON

Unlock Your Packaging Potential with Omori North America With over 75 years of expertise, Omori is the leader of innovative packaging solutions. From stretch wrappers and flow wrappers to consumables, Omori empowers businesses to boost productivity and efficiency. Whether packaging produce, meat, or consumer goods, Omori offers precision and versatility to meet every need. Drive Efficiency with the 8500 Series Stretch Overwrapper Optimize operations with Omori’s STN-8500 Series Stretch Wrapper/HighSpeed Tray Overwrapper. Designed for produce, meats, and plant-based foods, it delivers precise sealing that locks in freshness. With speeds of 120 to 180 trays per minute, wide-entry units for large items, and high-belt options for taller products, this machine offers flexibility and space-saving performance. Boost Productivity with the S-5000 Flow Wrapper Achieve unmatched speed and flexibility with the S-5000 Series Flow Wrapper. Ideal for packaging cheese, baked goods, meats, and more, it supports up to 100 preset product recipes for seamless transitions. Automatic feeding and precise print registration help you hit up to 300 packages per minute, keeping pace with demanding operations. Every Packaging Consumable You Need Omori’s consumables—trays, pads, films, and pre-padded trays—give your business the tools to maintain quality. Sturdy trays provide product support, while pads absorb moisture to preserve freshness. Pre-padded trays simplify packaging, reducing labor costs, and films offer secure seals that protect and present products perfectly. Stay Ahead with Omori’s Cutting-Edge Solutions Omori North America embodies The Future’s Packaging, Today. With advanced machines and consumables designed for productivity, flexibility, and precision, Omori is your trusted partner to meet every packaging challenge.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING PAC MACHINERY (800) 985-9570 Sales@pacmachinery.com www.PACMACHINERY.COM

San Rafael CA

PAC Machinery is a leader in the flexible packaging industry, offering innovative solutions for businesses worldwide. Trusted by global consumer product companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, online retailers, and more, they have transformed the packaging operations of large corporations and small businesses alike. With over six decades of experience, PAC Machinery is known for their excellence and reliability in providing top-notch packaging solutions. Our range of packaging equipment includes: • sustaina le pac aging options • poly agging • shrin wrapping • ag sealing • vacuum pac aging • low wrapping systems PAC Machinery offers innovative sustainability packaging solutions to help companies meet their sustainability goals. Using Fiberflex® curbside recyclable paper mailers or Rollbag® poly mailers made of up to 100% recycled resins, businesses can package their products in an environmentally-friendly way. By choosing PAC’s solutions, companies can future-proof their packaging investments to adapt to potential plastic regulations in the future. PAC Machinery equipment provides customers with a competitive advantage with better choices and more experience PAC Machinery has a packaging solution for almost any packaging challenge. Our Business PAC Machinery, a family-owned business based in San Rafael, California, with facilities near Cleveland, OH, and Milwaukee, WI, is dedicated to providing innovative packaging solutions, many with a focus on ecofriendlier solutions. Our globally recognized brands include Packaging Aids, Vertrod, Clamco, Rollbag, and PAC Machinery Bags and Materials.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Paxiom (702) 450-0808 www.paxiom.com

info@paxiom.com

Las Vegas NV

Get More with Paxiom. We are much more than our machines. We know that investing in packaging automation is not just about the machines, it’s about creating long-lasting relationships based on trust. We’ve manufactured and installed vertical baggers, premade pouch fillers, and flow wrappers for companies around the world for 30+ years. We’re a single-source provider, so you get one point of contact for design, manufacturing, service and integration. Operating from 5 global facilities with a passionate and focused staff, we have a strong service presence, the ability to provide systems integration and an installed base of over 7,000 machines. Manufactured through our WeighPack, EndFlex and ValTara brands and supported by Paxiom Service, our primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging machines will increase your production rate and save you valuable time, labor, and resources. Featuring some of our popular solutions on the right: - VF 1200 HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS MOTION BAGGER Engineered for high-speed applications, this vertical form, fill and seal machine can produce a wide range of package sizes providing flexibility for both retail and club-size packaging, up to 150 bags per minute. - SWIFTY BAGGER 3600 PREMADE POUCH FILLING MACHINE The Swifty 3600 features an easily accessible bag magazine, automatic zipper opener, bag shaker and integrated exit conveyor. Producing up to 2,700 bags per hour, this bagger will fill pouches from DOY pack, SUP and SURP to pillow, gusseted, quad and carry handle. - PKR-DELTA MODULAR ROBOTIC PICK & PLACE CELL This compact robotic packing cell automatically packs pouches, bottles, cups, or clam shells into trays or cases. Visit paxiom.com to explore our packaging solutions and scan the QR code below to watch real-life application videos. We’re confident we have the automation solution that fits within your budget and footprint.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING PLAN IT Packaging Systems Inc. +1 (929) 800-4912 sales@planitpackaging.com www.planitpackaging.com

Mississauga ON

PLAN IT Packaging is a trusted leader in automated packaging solutions, with over 20 years of experience serving clients across North America. Our customized systems are designed to boost productivity, reduce operational costs, and promote sustainability, serving industries such as Food & Beverage, Baked Goods, Powder & Granular, Frozen Foods, Confectionery, Pet Care, Household, Personal Care, Health & Medical, Beauty & Cosmetics, and more. We provide comprehensive packaging solutions, including filling systems, packaging machines, conveying systems, end-ofline packaging, and inspection systems. We pride ourselves on offering complete support from start to finish. Our expert team handles everything from consultations and system installations to training and ongoing maintenance, ensuring each solution is tailored to your business’s needs and growth objectives. PLAN IT Packaging offers several standout products. The RotoBagger premade pouch machine packages 30-35 bags per minute and operates with 24/7 reliability. This makes it ideal for mid-to-high level production lines that need consistent output and operational efficiency. The RoboPacker is an advanced robotic case-packing solution, designed to handle multiple product sizes and formats. It automates repetitive tasks, optimizing productivity while reducing labor costs, making it a powerful tool for scaling operations. The Pack 1000 Flow Wrapper is a high-speed machine capable of wrapping up to 350 packs per minute. Its versatility and ease of use make it the perfect choice for companies seeking reliable flow-wrapping performance across various product types. At PLAN IT Packaging, we are dedicated to helping businesses succeed by offering innovative, scalable automation solutions. Our goal is to provide systems that enhance operational efficiency while adapting to the evolving needs of your business. Let us be your partner in driving growth, ensuring that your packaging processes are ready for the future.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Taisei Lamick USA, Inc. 847-258-3283 www.taiseilamick.com

info@lamick.biz

Elk Grove Village

The mission of Taisei Lamick USA is to establish a one-stop solution to create simplicity in the liquid pouch industry. We do this by manufacturing both a VFFS Dangan pouch machine as well as a wide variety of pouch film specifically engineered for liquid products. DANGAN VFFS The Dangan Machine is high-speed pouch equipment that has quickly moved into high favor in the industry for several reasons. We provide an extremely flexible platform allowing for quick changeovers of different sizes and products in just minutes. We are also able to fill tough products that have traditionally given the industry issues in the past. Things like high viscosities or low viscosities are filled with ease as we seal though the product conveniently creating a pouch with no head space at the same time. With machine maxes of 360 pouches per minute up to 1000 pouches per minute, we have an assortment of equipment to meet different project scopes and budgets. TAISEI LAMICK FILM Taisei Lamick is a large film manufacturing company with a history of quality and achievement, and we strive to be the best. Our film combined with our machine provides us with a deep understanding of all the variables needed to create success. We don’t have the option to point the finger of blame at the machine or the film—we are both. Being responsible for both, we give an in-depth analysis when an issue arises, helping to provide support and overcoming these issues of the everyday manufacturing environment. We make a very wide variety of film structures and barrier levels to meet your every need. DANGAN DEMO ROOMS We have demo rooms in the Chicago, Los Angeles, New Jersey areas. We are happy to test your products free of charge to evaluate if our equipment and services are right for you!

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Texwrap 800.886.7421 www.texwrap.com

Texwrap@ProMachBuilt.com

Washington MO

Texwrap, a ProMach brand is centrally located in Washington, Missouri, and is the leader in the design and manufacture of fully automatic shrink wrapping, shrink bundling, and E-commerce systems. Known as the industry innovator, we hold patents on some of the most significant breakthrough technologies in the shrink-wrapping business. Our full line of standard wrappers includes L-bar sealers, intermittent motion side sealers, continuous motion side sealers and vertical wrappers, as well as shrink tunnels, that are all made in the U.S.A. The Tekkra & Kayat SRX lines of shrink bundlers helps round out our shrink packaging solutions with intermittent motion, continuous motion and custom bundling systems. To complete our product offering, Texwrap’s EPS Series of machine’s provides solutions to help E-commerce operations improve profitability by increasing throughput, preventing errors with our proprietary product tracking feature, and creating right-sized packaging that reduces film waste and DIM weight shipping costs. Texwrap partners with a nationwide network of highly trained packaging distributors in order to better serve our customers. This partnership provides a support structure to ensure the best machinery/application fit, a smooth startup, reliable local service, and long-term return on the machinery investment. Our mission is to provide our customers with the latest technological advances while maintaining our commitment to a user-friendly machine that is efficient and easy to maintain. The quality construction, flexibility, easy changeover and low maintenance features of our systems give our machinery the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership available in the market today.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING TNA North America Inc. 972/462-6500 www.tnasolutions.com

gustavo.mendez@tnasolutions.com

Coppell TX

TNA Solutions: helping food producers succeed responsibly in a changing world. TNA creates and sustains complete processing and packaging solutions for snack and confectionery producers. With labor shortages driving the need for automation, TNA’s integrated systems—covering distribution, seasoning, and primary and secondary packaging—enable seamless operations. TNA’s advanced, patented solutions enhance throughput, reduce waste, and ensure consistently high-quality products. TNA’s high-performance food conveying solutions— the tna roflo® range—handle products gently and efficiently, minimizing flavor loss and seasoning build-up. The tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1, a next-generation onmachine seasoning system, offers powder flavoring and liquid oil in one drum, easily switching between products to meet changing consumer demands. An uninterrupted packaging process can be achieved thanks to the ‘Perfect Pair’, which combines the tna robag® 3e vertical form fill and seal machine with the tna auto-splice 3. This latter system automatically joins a new film to an expiring film roll. Together, these two advanced systems deliver up to a 5% increase in production uptime. To further boost productivity, the company has introduced the tna ropac® 5 to the market. As the world’s fastest case packing system, it achieves speeds of up to 200 bpm, features tool-less changeovers, and boasts a compact design that integrates smoothly into production lines. With an in-depth understanding of the balance required to satisfy consumers and retailers’ expectations, while keeping brands profitable, TNA offers end-to-end expertise, from consulting, planning, project management and commissioning to installation and comprehensive aftermarket support. Operating in over 30 countries, TNA offers realtime access to experts, spare parts, and technicians, ensuring efficient production. With 42+ years of experience and 14,000 systems installed in over 120 countries, TNA’s customer-centric approach goes beyond delivering products, providing sustainable, high-performing solutions with a responsible ethos. To learn more, visit www.tnasolutions.com

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Triangle Package Machinery Company 773/889-0200 info@trianglepackage.com www.trianglepackage.com

Chicago

Triangle has built a legacy of designing hygienic packaging equipment made and supported in the USA for over 100 years. Our rugged, longlasting designs increase yield, reduce downtime, lower maintenance and more. All backed by superior customer service, US-made parts and support. VFFS BAGGERS These hygienic baggers meet USDA and FSMA standards including the industry’s only 3-A certified vertical bagger. Open, accessible design, sanitary forming tubes and sloped surfaces allow for easy run-off. Easy changeover features include tool-less removal of forming tubes, sealing jaws, and film rolls. Options for ultrasonic sealing, liquid filling, rotatable sealing jaws and more. BAG-IN-BOX CARTONERS Flexibility in a small footprint. Quick, auto-changeover with the touch of a button on the HMI allows conversion from single to dual or quad pack in seconds. Pairs with a Triangle bagger and weigher. Handles low density poly with ease. PRE-MADE POUCH FILLERS Simple, automated solution for filling and sealing pre-made pouches. Run Doy bags, 3-sided seal, flat and stand-up pouches. Simple integration with multihead weighers, augers or cup fillers. MULTIHEAD WEIGHERS From cereal to wet proteins, and everything in between. Unmatched accuracy and speed. Even product distribution for optimal production. Mount directly on top of a Triangle VFFS bagger. No mezzanines needed!

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING Viking Masek 920.564.5051 www.vikingmasek.com

info@vikingmasek.com

Oostburg WI

Viking Masek is a packaging equipment manufacturer that you can trust. We are driven to simplify your packaging operations by working with you to find a solution that is both reliable and versatile. Our innovative packaging systems serve as the backbone of operations across diverse sectors worldwide, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. With a strong commitment to quality and long-term partnerships, Viking Masek specializes in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art packaging systems tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. At Viking Masek, we simplify the customer experience by offering a consultative approach all the way through your packaging journey. Our user-friendly packaging systems are designed for ease of integration and operation, reducing downtime, and ensuring a smooth workflow. Our solutions are engineered to deliver optimal performance with minimal hassle. Whether you need a single machine or a full line, Viking Masek has you covered with the following collection: - Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machines - Premade Pouch Machines - Stick Pack Machines - Flow Wrapping Equipment - Case Packers - Cartoners - Custom, Turn-Key Systems With a global presence, fully integrated manufacturing, and a dedicated team, Viking Masek ensures seamless integration and exceptional service, supporting customers from concept to installation and beyond. Are you ready to simplify your packaging? Visit us at www.VikingMasek.com.

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BAGGING, POUCHING & WRAPPING

Here are the latest advances in bag & pouch fill/seal (pre-made), flow wrapping, form/fill/seal - horizontal, form/fill/seal - vertical, and shrink wrapping equipment. BAG & POUCH FILL/SEAL (PRE-MADE)

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For over 60 years, performance has been proven time and time again with the Formost Fuji Bagging Machine. The popular bagger is dependable, easy to operate, and gently bags product at high speeds.

Massman Automation, a Massman Company, offers reliable pouch filling machines designed for precision and efficiency. These systems handle various pouch sizes and products, improving production speed and ensuring accurate, high-quality fills.

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Revolutionizing bag-in-box automation with a streamlined solution that combines box erecting and bag inserting into one compact machine, offering speeds of up to 20 boxes per minute.

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A high quality automatic bag placement solution that places up to 25 bags per minute into a crate or box that stores 1000 bags at a time. 24/7 non-stop production and guaranteed lowest total cost of ownership.

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Compatible with various pouch styles: Stand-up pouch (SUP, SURP, DOY), pillow, gusseted, quad, and carry handle, working with pre-made pouches sized 3.5-8 inches wide and 5-11 inches long. | Enquire at info@ paxiom.com today!

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RotoBagger: Flagship Bagger for Maximum Productivity & Efficiency

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The Rotobagger is our most versatile bagging system, designed with advanced technology to meet high production demands. With speeds up to 55 bpm, it offers fast changeovers, user-friendly controls, and low maintenance for maximum efficiency.

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Pregis manufactures curbside recyclable paper and recycled content polybags, along with high-performance automated mailing and bagging machines. Machines increase throughput and optimize labor.

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A unique combination of pick & place robots and horizontally positioned flow-wrapping units, seamlessly connected in a single line. Manufacturers benefit from rapid changeovers between sealing technologies, product formats and new packaging material.

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Our Sleek Wraper F65 versatile flow wrapping machine accommodates a maximum film web width of 25.6 inches (650mm) and is ideal for wrapping small or big items, stacked pieces & trays. | Enquire at info@paxiom. com today.

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Enhance Your Production Line with the New MAG-R What sets our Flow Wrappers apart? Our Longitudinal Seal Module System which makes maintenance and cleaning efficient. Need to diagnose an issue? A spare module can quickly be inserted, allowing the machine to seamlessly continue production.

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Partnering with Formost Fuji means more than just acquiring equipment; it’s access to industry experts at the forefront of packaging technology. We guide you in automating your packaging line for higher production, efficiency, and future growth.

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Experience precision with the MAG-R’s magnetic motion track, tailored for compact spaces. This high-speed, modular machine boosts efficiency with speeds up to 150 ppm and quick, recipe-driven changeovers.

Doytronic, the compact and high-speed Stand-Up Pouch machine This compact Stand-up Pouch machine for solid products offers exceptional flexibility with its modular design. It produces bags from film reels or pre-made bags and features an automatic format changeover system powered by magnetic shuttles.

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Here are the latest advances in bag & pouch fill/seal (pre-made), flow wrapping, form/fill/seal - horizontal, form/fill/seal - vertical, and shrink wrapping equipment. FORM/FILL/SEAL - VERTICAL

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All-Fill’s vertical form fill and seal machines provide the speed and accuracy required to vertically fill and seal bags with a variety of products to help our customers meet their packaging demands.

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Ishida’s Inspira is the world’s best performing VFFS bagmaker for snack foods and offers industry leading accuracy, sealing integrity, ease of use, and productivity. Integrate with other Ishida packaging equipment for leveraged automation.

High Mamata introduced this innovative Vertical Form Fill Sealing (VFFS) system that achieves exceptional seal integrity and optimal precision across a large range of films at up to 220 ppm, making it the fastest system in the industry for single lane pouch filling.

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Flexible Packaging Machinery for All Your Product Applications.

Most versatile & sanitary VFFS baggers on the market

Matrix Packaging is an industry-leading manufacturer of vertical form, fill, seal packaging equipment. Matrix also proudly distributes Bartelt (HFFS), Pacraft, (pre-made pouch), and invPACK (stickpack & sachet) packaging systems.

Bag powders to wet proteins to liquids and everything in between. Built for harsh environments. Smart IO technology, multiple recloseable zipper options, patented forming tube, quick-change tooling, heat or ultrasonic sealing, rotatable jaws & more.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Aagard (320) 763-6043 www.aagard.com

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Alexandria MN

Need more automation capability in a fraction of the space? We can help. By engineering Purpose-Built solutions, we maximize every inch for Case Packing, Cartoning, Palletizing, Variety Packing, Retail Ready, Robotics, Sleeving, and Combination machines. Our approach blends inventive problem-solving with a willingness to take on tough automation challenges. Aagard is a leading engineering innovator of secondary packaging automation, and we approach sustainability holistically, from materials, package design and process. Explore these solutions: • Rapid aunch New product set ups in minutes no programming no change parts, no retrofits • al hrough Caser Pac er set up or lights out manu acturing • Fully Automated Variety Case Pac ing ncluding Retail Ready Pac aging • One Case Pac er or Cartons and Bags ith Auto Changeover • elescoping Conveyor Accessi ility ithout Steps Or Draw Bridges • Expanded Capa ility with ntegrated Options Achieve O A PRO EC S CCESS through partnership and iterative design. We collaborate closely to understand your needs, delivering optimal solutions that address space, speed, and flexibility challenges to achieve measurable results. Since 1997, we specialize in engineering and building Purpose-Built integrated combination packaging systems tailored to your specific requirements and space constraints. Our unique machines combine multiple solutions into a single turn-key system with an integrated control package, leveraging our proven innovative technologies. So why settle for just a case packer? Whether you need a compact design or an agile system capable of producing thousands o product com inations experience AA ARD and let us help you succeed. E PN

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING ADCO Manufacturing (559) 875-5563 www.adcomfg.com

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Sanger CA

Since 1958, ADCO has been a leader in packaging technology and efficiency, partnering with customers to deliver innovative solutions. Over the years, we have adapted to changing demands, higher standards, and advancing technology, all while staying committed to addressing our customers’ toughest packaging challenges. As a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery, we offer one of the industry’s broadest product lines, providing top consumer packaged-goods producers with reliable solutions for their most demanding automation needs. Tailored Packaging Solutions At ADCO, a packaging solution goes beyond just delivering equipment—it’s about creating a system that’s fully tailored to your specific needs. We take the time to thoroughly understand your organization and processes through our 4-S framework: Speed, Size, Samples, & Schedule. We assess your required speed, focusing on the number of cartons per minute to ensure the solution meets your production goals. We evaluate the size of your cartons to guarantee compatibility with your product range. We work with sample products to test and refine the solution, ensuring seamless integration. Finally, we collaborate with you on your schedule, outlining lead times and defining the next steps for a smooth implementation. This customized, step-by-step process allows us to provide a solution that fits your unique requirements. By working closely with you, we ensure the technology, equipment, and systems we deliver are optimized to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and set the stage for your long-term success. Why Choose ADCO? We believe in building lasting partnerships with our customers. Even small improvements in your packaging systems can lead to significant gains in performance and profitability. Let us help solve your packaging equipment challenges so you can focus on growing your business. Connect with us at info@adcomfg.com to discuss how we can tailor a solution for you.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING BluePrint Automation (BPA) 804/520-5400 sales@blueprintautomation.com www.blueprintautomation.com

South Chesterfield VA

BluePrint Automation (BPA) is a world leader in end-of-line packaging automation. With a diverse and innovative team of experts, BPA designs, develops and manufactures primary and secondary packaging solutions for QSR, food service and retail products. You make it. We pack it! • Vision uided Ro otics Applying vision and ro ots to solve di icult solutions not meant for more mechanical solutions. Our systems pick oth unpac aged na ed and pac aged items whether loading directly to a flow wrapper or H/F/F system, cartoning, or case packing. Advanced solutions include product stacking (tortilla’s, pizza’s, pancakes, waffles), variety pac s dinner tray loading meal it assem ly and more • Case and ray Pac ing Vertical and hori ontal pac ing solutions to load lexi le ags cartons and more into case ormats such as RSC wrap around, shelf ready, pallet display, tray and more. BPA’s Easy-D case is a shelf ready case with a no tear front that allows for easy loading. • urn ey Pac aging Systems e can sell you ust a machine ut typically our customers look to us to provide a complete system, including the upstream product and case infeed and downstream case discharge. Many o our new developments have een ocused on these areas to urther streamline your process, making the overall system more efficient. Bac ed y thousands o success ul installations in over countries BPA has three full-service manufacturing facilities in the USA and Europe. our company o ectives processes and needs are unique e will as questions to etter understand the entire impact o implementing an automated solution into your acility Colla oration with our customers is ey he solution we provide is required to answer your needs not only today ut or years to come e as e listen e partner

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING BW Integrated Systems +1 630 759-6800 sales@bwintegratedsystems.com www.bwintegratedsystems.com

Romeoville

BW Integrated Systems, a BW Packaging company, is a leading industry player committed to delivering state-of-the-art solutions for labeling and converting, end-of-line packaging equipment, packaging automation, and systems integration. With a global presence encompassing nine manufacturing facilities and a team of over 750 experts, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for customers worldwide, with installations in over 50 countries. Our products and services cater to varied global market segments such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, household goods, automotive, container manufacturing, wine and spirits, consumer product packaging, converting, and paper. Our diverse portfolio includes renowned legacy products from Accraply, Ambec, Fleetwood, Goldco, Harland, Nigrelli, Sleevit, Stact, Stanford, SWF, and Trine. LABELING AND CONVERTING Accraply and Harland specialize in pressure-sensitive and print-and-apply labeling, while Trine is a leader in roll-fed labeling. Sleevit is known for its expertise in shrink sleeve labeling and Stanford specializes in converting. END-OF-LINE PACKAGING Ambec excels in container handling with their conveyance systems and controls, Fleetwood is globally recognized for its can and can-end handling systems and Goldco leads in bulk palletizing, depalletizing, and material handling. Nigrelli, well-known in high-speed beverage, brings its expertise to all cartoning and case packing within BW Integrated Systems. Stact, previously branded as BW Integrated Systems, is the most prominent producer of case palletizing and specialty palletizing lines, and SWF is a leader in bliss and tray forming. PACKAGING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION Our Integrated Packaging Solutions team consists of strong commercial, applications and controls experts who are singularly focused on delivering systems solutions that meet and exceed our client’s needs. We look forward to working with you on your next project.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING CAMA NORTH AMERICA 847/607-8797 www.camagroup.us

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Buffalo Grove

Cama North America, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is a leading supplier of secondary packaging, robotic systems, and integrated packaging solutions for a wide variety of markets, including food packaging and non-food applications. Cama designs and manufactures cartoners, case packers, sleevers, and robotic loading and assembly systems, all of which are operated through open architecture controls. Our solutions offer flexibility, quick and simple changeovers, and ease of operation, as well as integrated decoupled and monoblock robotic loading units. In addition, we have numerous options to load multi-packs and variety packs. Our packaging department has decades of experience in the design and testing of packaging paperboard and cardboard, in order to achieve the highest efficiency when working with automatic machines. We study the best possible packaging solution in relation to the product characteristics, packaging materials and the end user’s requirements, including both sustainability and reducing material costs. Cama also offers Industry 4.0 and Augmented Reality technology to assist our customers with spare parts management, training, and changeovers. Cama North America is a subsidiary of the privately-owned Cama Group, Italy, which is known throughout the world for its cutting-edge technology and reliable, innovative packaging systems. Cama has more than 40 years’ experience supplying food packagers and other customers with innovative solutions that help improve efficiency and optimize production. Our expertise spans a wide range of applications, including Bakery, Confectionery, Coffee, Dairy, Grocery, Ready to Eat Meals, and Pet Food, as well as Personal, Health and Home Care. Finally, Cama North America provides local engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket services, including technical service, programming and parts. We take pride in our long-term customer partnerships and consultative approach to providing customized systems using proven, modular state of the art technology.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING DEKKA 604-930-9300 Dekka@ProMachBuilt.com www.dekkaindustries.com

Richmond BC

Dekka is one of the only companies where the primary focus is on tape heads. Because of our dedication and focus, our team is not only more experienced and knowledgeable, but we care about every tape head that goes out the door. Our pride and passion lies in providing a consistent and reliable solution for every application for seamless integration and easy operation. We support every product because we put our customer’s reputation first. A key to Dekka’s success was our ability to grow and develop a wide distribution network across North America. With our own experienced technicians as well as knowledgeable distributors and packaging suppliers, Dekka and our partners compose of the strongest tape head support network in the industry that will listen, understand and solve your tape head issues. Dekka offers over 400 unique tape heads which fit on almost every case sealer, case erector and case former in the market. This versatility extends to the types of packaging tape and cases that our tape heads are able to handle as well including hot melt, acrylic, rubber, and other types of tapes for cases, boxes, recycled cartons and more. The wide range of products has been driven by the overwhelming demand for Dekka tape heads. Dekka customers understand the importance of the quality, reliability and service that comes with each Dekka tape head. Along with these tape heads, we also offer options and accessories on our tape heads such as the Tape Monitor Alert System and other retrofit packages. Dekka also offers a line of entry level machinery, bringing the same level of quality and reliability from tape heads to case sealing and erecting machinery. These machines have been designed and built to synergize with Dekka tape heads to bring the highest level of performance and reliability to our customers. Contact us if you are having trouble with your current tape head or if you are looking for some new equipment- we are happy to help.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Delkor Systems, Inc. 800-328-5558 www.DelkorSystems.com

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Minneapolis MN

Delkor Systems is a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced robotic packaging systems for the food, beverage and consumer products industries. Delkor employs the latest technological advancements among servo drives, robotics and vision systems to specialize in the forming, loading, closing and design of secondary packages. FULLY INTEGRATED PACKAGING SYSTEMS Whether you’re packing flexible or rigid products, Delkor smooths your transition from package concept to production. We leverage decades of industry experience, and our 350+ employees are dedicated to developing engineering solutions for you out of our 300,000 square foot manufacturing campus. Delkor is your one-stop, turn-key packaging systems provider. WIDE RANGE OF CASE PACKING AND CARTONING EQUIPMENT Delkor’s case packers offer versatility to address a wide range of package shapes and sizes, with rate capacity to match the latest generation of filling and bagging equipment. Delkor draws on over 50 years of history to offer perfectly integrated packaging systems and trustworthy aftermarket support to enhance your plant’s efficiency and capacity. PACKAGE DESIGN TEAM In addition to advanced robotic cartoning and case packing systems, Delkor has a full package design team that is focused on the creation of shelf ready packaging as well as other economical packaging formats. We can turn around fully printed custom package samples for your products within 48 hours. RETAIL READY EXPERTISE Delkor can help you comply with the latest retail ready (RRP) guidelines for major retailers including Walmart, Aldi, Kroger, Costco, and many others. With award winning RRP designs such as the patented Delkor Cabrio Case® with over 1 billion cases produced per year, we have the ideal package solution for nearly any application.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Douglas Machine 320/763-6587 info@douglas-machine.com www.douglas-machine.com

Alexandria MN

At Douglas, our mission is to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services. It’s not just what we say, it’s who we are. As a 100% employee-owned company, you can be confident there’s an entire organization doing its best to ensure our partnership with you is something you can trust. Case & Tray Packers. Douglas offers a full line of case and tray packing options. Choose from horizontal-, top- or bottom-load, intermittent or continuous motion with varying speed capabilities. We deliver innovative design, cutting-edge technology and precise product control to create the most effective case packing/tray packing solution for your application. Shrink Wrap Systems. Douglas is an industry leader in shrink wrapping beverage, food and personal care products. From stand-along shrink wrappers to fully integrated systems including product collating and tray packing, our shrink solutions offer innovative features that maximize performance and simplicity. OPTX™ shrink solutions easily accommodate large size ranges and pack patterns and produce high quality packages. Cartoners, Sleevers & Multipackers. Douglas’ paperboard offerings are ideal for packaging bottles, trays, cups, cans, bags and more. Featuring servo technology and adaptable platforms, we deliver leading-edge solutions that result in greater throughput, less waste and enhanced production efficiency for a wide variety of product types and sizes. Variety Pack Systems. Prisma™ variety pack systems are designed and built to offer the most flexible, efficient solutions available to meet your most dynamic market demands. Cans or bottles in cartons, shrink bundles, cases and trays with varying speed capabilities - we build a system to match your production needs. Service & Support. Customer driven service and support - it’s who we are. In every aspect of your relationship with us, our friendly and skilled employee owners are 100% committed to collaborating with you to ensure innovative solutions, responsive support and more.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Eastey 763/428-4846 www.eastey.com

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Brooklyn Park MN

Eastey is a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty shrink packaging equipment, case erectors, case tapers, and other packaging equipment. Eastey’s shrink packaging products include a complete line of L-sealers, sleeve wrappers, shrink tunnels, and bundling equipment. Eastey also supplies a complete line of case erectors and case tapers, from entry-level bottom and side-belt tapers to fully automatic and random-size case tapers. Eastey has been in business for over 30 years and has an installed base of over 15,000 packaging systems. Eastey products are sold through a global network of authorized dealers, fully trained and capable of installing, training, and servicing our equipment. At our manufacturing facility in Big Lake, Minnesota, we take pride in manufacturing equipment that is First in Quality – Built to Last. We maintain an extensive inventory of replacement parts and offer prompt technical support when needed. Today, Eastey continues to focus on its core purpose to “help companies deliver products to the world.” An expanding line of integrated products and services reflects Eastey’s commitment to meeting new needs and new challenges and ensuring that customers have reliable solutions for their packaging application. Eastey, Squid Ink, and American Film & Machinery (AFM) are all divisions of Engage Technologies Corporation. Eastey (eastey.com) is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty shrink packaging equipment and automated case sealing systems for packaging applications. Squid Ink (squidink.com) is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, providing superior quality inks and low-maintenance printing equipment. American Film & Machinery (afmsleeves.com) supplies shrink labelers and tunnels, shrink sleeves, and tamper bands. Engage Technologies Corporation is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN with facilities in Big Lake, MN, Spring Lake Park, MN, The Hague, Netherlands, and Shanghai, China.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Econocorp 781-986-7500 www.econocorp.com

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Randolph MA

Since 1964, Econocorp has been at the forefront of secondary packaging innovation. Our mission? To unlock the power of automation for businesses that crave flexibility in their operations and have an eye for growth. Specializing in low- to moderate-speed cartoning, case packing, and tray forming solutions, we’ve got all your secondary packaging needs covered. From single machines to integrated systems, Econocorp delivers excellence, every time. Our solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including: · Contract packaging · Craft beverages & beer · Dairy, snacks, cereals & frozen foods · Industrial goods & household items · Personal care & cosmetics · Electronics & games · And more! The types of solutions we provide include: Horizontal and vertical cartoning machines Whether you’re end loading or top loading cartons, or a mix of both, we’ve got your needs covered. From countertop carton sealers to continuousmotion cartoners, our economical cartoning machines are developed with the highest quality standards and are easy to operate and maintain. Case packing Our case packing solutions are designed to meet your unique needs. Some of our products include semi-automatic horizontal case packers, automatic carton packers, and wrap-around systems for cartons, trays and cases. They focus on user-friendly functions that are simple to operate and provide cost-effective maintenance. Tray forming and sealings solutions Econocorp tray formers can form corner glue, corner lock or simplex style locking trays with a hinged cover, and seal them using hot melt glue. When it comes to secondary packaging, Econocorp has your back with solutions designed to move at the speed of your businesses’ changing needs. Let’s unlock your potential together!

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Fallas Automation 254-772-9524 sales@fallasautomation.com www.fallasautomation.com

Waco TX

Since 1979, Fallas Automation has produced simple, compact case packers and automation support equipment. Our goal is to provide our customers with stress-free automated case packing lines, so you can increase your production and improve your bottom line.

Fallas Automation celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2019. Dedication to machine quality and customer service are key reasons Fallas has been successful for so long. Fallas started producing semi-automatic case packers in the 1980’s, then adapted to the rapidly changing technologies and expanded our catalog of machinery. Today, we provide fullyintegrated end of line case packing solutions for a variety of products. Markets, machinery, and customer needs have changed. Our heritage of constructing machinery to the highest quality standards and providing the most value for our customers has stayed constant.

Fallas Automation systems can accommodate a variety of plant layouts, products, and customer needs with modular units that provide a successful end of line packaging system. With case erectors, case packers, case sealers, and product handling solutions, we set up each purchased system in our factory in Waco, Texas, before we disassemble and ship to your facility. This allows you to have full confidence that your system works as expected, and provides training opportunities for your operators before the machine has arrived at your facility.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING FOCKE & CO (336) 449-7200 sales@fockegso.com www.packaging-solutions.focke.com

Whitsett NC

FOCKE & CO is an international leading engineering company for packaging machines within the tobacco, food, savoury snacks and hygiene industry. With more than 60+ years in business, we are proud to offer highlevel machinery with top technology. FOCKE & CO is well recognized for providing turnkey engineering solutions for primary packaging, end-of-line packaging, and palletizing. Snack Packaging Solutions Due to the delicate nature of snack products, FOCKE & CO’s case packers offer careful handling alongside the flexibility to accommodate tray, traywith-lid, and case (RSC) packaging. In fact, our machines – such as the HFP Base (Highly Flexible Packer) – provide multiple pack configurations that normally cannot be achieved with a typical case packer. With a clean machine concept and a compact footprint, our HFP Base is designed to fit perfectly into typical snack food production lines. Turnkey packaging solutions for hygiene products The modular machinery design of the FOCKE stacker and bagger equipment offers economic solutions for various applications for the hygiene industry. Increased efficiency and an open design enable easy operations and maintenance. Neither various bag styles nor sustainable materials affect the operation planning with this packaging line. The stacker module itself stands for high flexibility to combine multiple modules such as one more bagger and / or cartoner, flow wrapper, case packer as well as further packaging solutions. Sales and Service Worldwide With sales and service centers worldwide, FOCKE & CO has the capabilities to deliver local technical support, training, and spare parts. FOCKE & CO has repeatedly set new benchmarks in terms of output and product quality. Our ground-breaking technologies in the field of motion control combined with components featuring extreme dimensional accuracy are highly acclaimed in the industry. This is why we are the leader in Packaging Solutions.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Frain Industries 630-629-9900 www.frain.com

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Chicago

Frain is Transforming Equipment Delivery! Frain Industries partners with over 70 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), giving customers access to a vast selection of high-quality, industry-standard machinery. This strategic collaboration ensures that businesses across multiple sectors can obtain the latest and most efficient equipment for their production, packaging, and processing needs. Extensive Machinery Inventory Frain boasts an impressive inventory of over 6,500 pieces of machinery, spanning categories like food processing, packaging, and end-of-line systems. From filling machines and labeling equipment to conveyors and palletizers, Frain supports industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food and beverage with comprehensive production line solutions. Flexible Rental Options for Scaling For businesses looking to address short-term needs or scale quickly, Frain offers a rental fleet of 2,500 new machines across 100 equipment categories. This flexibility allows companies to manage temporary projects, pilot new products, and adjust to fluctuating demand without the financial commitment of purchasing new machinery. Rapid Delivery for Quick Market Response One of Frain’s unique advantages is its ability to deliver equipment in as little as 48 hours, significantly reducing lead times. While traditional equipment procurement can take months, Frain’s plug-and-play-ready machinery helps companies remain agile, minimize downtime, and maximize productivity. Comprehensive Support and Customization In addition to a wide range of equipment, Frain provides value-added services like engineering support, installation assistance, and equipment customization. This ensures businesses receive tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly into their existing operations, allowing them to streamline processes and respond swiftly to market changes.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Graphic Packaging International (770) 240-7200 www.graphicpkg.com

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Atlanta GA

Graphic Packaging International is a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, creating unique and innovative packaging solutions for some of the world’s most recognized brands. With a product portfolio that emphasizes renewable, recycled, and recyclable materials, and expertise in a wide range of markets from food, beverage, and foodservice to healthcare and beauty, they help their customers stand out in the highly competitive retail marketplace. Graphic Packaging’s focus is on solving customers’ packaging challenges by developing innovative solutions that support them in achieving their sustainability goals, providing greater operational efficiency, and appealing to consumers with packaging that is more circular, more convenient, and more functional. In addition to packaging solutions, Graphic Packaging designs and manufactures a complete line of tried and tested machinery systems for packaging that improve production line efficiencies and automate manual operations. Packaging systems include multipackers for an extended range of beverage containers and secondary packaging machinery for many other products. The range includes: - ClipCombo™: offering beverage producers the ability to run multiple paperboard multipack styles across the same machine - QuikFlex™: for fully enclosed cartons - Marksman™: for wrap-style cartons - Autoflex™: for beverage basket carriers - AutoClip™ KC1600: for KeelClip™ clip-style multipacks for cans - AutoClip CIG3: for Cap-It™ clip-style multipacks for PET bottles Our specialty machinery includes pick-and-place machines, paperboard sleevers and cartoners, carton formers, neck-tag applicators, and robotic solutions.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING INSITE® Packaging Automation 320/762-7830 InfoConnect@insitepackaging.com www.insitepackaging.com

Alexandria MN

Packaging automation from a new perspective. YOURS. INSITE® Packaging Automation is advancing the secondary packaging space with innovative case erectors and case sealers that will make your business more successful. How? We use proven, advanced automation technologies that simplify processes and deliver outstanding performance and productivity. This is straight forward packaging automation. Case Erectors. INSITE Case Erectors utilize robotic technology to enable next-level simplicity and reliability. They’re designed for effortless setups, quick and easy changeovers in three steps, consistently square cases and more - all while boasting 40-50% fewer parts and less maintenance. Case Sealers. INSITE’s sealers combine a smart, clean, simple design with proven packaging automation technologies for an efficient, consistent, clean top seal. They’re safe, simple, accessible and packed with function, all while maintaining operational efficiency and effortless maintenance. Modular Automation. With INSITE’s Modular Automation, YOU choose the level of automation that’s right for you based on your available labor, budget, floor space, or time to implement. INSITE has been built upon the time-tested foundation of Douglas Machine. For over 60 years, Douglas has earned its reputation as an industry-leading problem solver for the toughest packaging issues. INSITE harnessed that seasoned creativity, knowledge and commitment to bring you this streamlined approach to standardized packaging equipment. Straight. Forward. INSITE.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) 888-898-7834 www.itape.com

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Sarasota FL

Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, IPG is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions across a diversified set of geographies and endmarkets. The Company develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of solutions including paper and film-based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes (carton sealing, masking, filament, duct/cloth, double-coated, flatback, foil and electrical), stretch and shrink films, protective packaging, woven and non-woven products, packaging machinery and automation solutions. The comprehensive product offering and market specialization uniquely positions IPG as the supplier of choice for leading packaging and industrial distributors and large end users across a diverse cross section of industries.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING ITW Hartness 864-297-1200 www.hartness.com

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Greenville SC

ITW Hartness, a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is the first choice in secondary packaging solutions. Our product portfolio includes high quality accumulation, and packing equipment that deliver unprecedented OEE. ACCUMULATION — As the global leader in first-in, first-out, pressure-free, vertical accumulation, our proprietary DYNAC portfolio offers single-file, mass flow, and floor-level models designed to suit any application. With a compact and flexible footprint, our solutions can efficiently handle a wide range of packaging types, including (pouch) flexible packaging. Leading consumer goods companies trust our products to minimize micro stops, boost uptime, and enhance operational efficiency—ultimately saving costs and increasing productivity. Our new series of DYNAC models is optimized for flexible packages and has four footprint options to fit your line. CASE PACKING—No matter how complex the package, our innovative packing solutions deliver speed, flexibility, and cost savings. Top load drop packing is at the heart of our portfolio, supported by high-speed laning, case top sealing, and decasing solutions. Our equipment accommodates a wide range of products, from bottles and cans to cartons and bags. With placehead and air bag technology, we ensure precise control and safe handling. We collaborate with customers to deliver the best solutions for their unique product mix and operations. TRAY & WRAPAROUND — German engineering is now made in America! This solution was designed by Meurer, our sister company, and features a modular design for optimum flexibility. Boosting speeds of up to 60 cycles per minute, this in-line continuous motion packer has a product stacking infeed system that smoothly packages products. AFTERMARKET — Downtime is costly, which is why our experienced customer support team is available 24/7. From onsite service and machine rebuilds to training, equipment updates, and a comprehensive range of replacement parts, we ensure your equipment stays operational. Customers rely on ITW Hartness for unmatched expertise and support.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING iXAPACK GLOBAL USA +1 414 204 5557 www.ixapack.com

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Milwaukee WI

iXAPACK GLOBAL USA is specialized in the design and manufacture of End-of-Line equipment, Ultrasonic Cutting solutions, Weighing, Wrapping systems. With an HQ based in France for 50 years, the company is also established in the United States (with a local team in Milwaukee, WI) where it has a solid customer base. iXAPACK GLOBAL handles internally all operations starting from customer’s request, manufacturing of technical solutions up to final installation and support. MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS TO FULLY AUTOMATE END-OF-LINES iXAPACK GLOBAL’s equipment includes Cartoning, Case Packing, Sleeving and Palletizing systems. These machines are suitable to the different products found in the food industry, but also in the pet food and cosmetic sectors. Designed for multi-format productions, they are adapted to all packaging types encountered on the market such as Cardboard trays, SRP and RSC cases as well as wraparound formats. Developed to be user-friendly, format changeovers are possible within a few minutes without any tools. Cartoning and Case Packing solutions consist of a single chassis where all automated actions are centralized. Unstacking of blanks via a polyarticulated robot, filling of packaging and closing, this allows iXAPACK GLOBAL customers to have solutions with a small footprint. Our palletizing systems can handle one or more lines simultaneously, with layer management according to your needs, in an enclosure that’s safe for your operators. A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF TURNKEY COMPLETE LINES iXAPACK GLOBAL also offers ultrasonic Cutting solutions, Wrapping machines and Weight control as well as Labeling and Metal detection equipment, enabling the supply of complete turnkey lines. Following machine installations, the company’s after-sales service allows a close follow-up of the equipment. Audit, retrofits, trainings but also spare parts order, iXAPACK GLOBAL offers additional services designed to develop solutions that prioritize the long-term durability of the equipment.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING JLS AUTOMATION 717/505-3800 www.jlsautomation.com

sales@jlsautomation.com

York PA

JLS Automation ensures safe operations with hygienic, custom primary and secondary robotic packaging solutions. These easy-to-use systems solve complex packaging challenges such as increasing yield, reducing downtime and filling labor gaps. All while tackling the strictest hygienic packaging requirements. From primary product handling and loading through cartoning and case packing, you can rely on JLS® when performance matters. HYGIENIC PRIMARY & SECONDARY PACKAGING MADE EASY Flexible robotic packaging systems by JLS are made to get wet, never get tired and easily integrate into new and existing packaging lines. TALON® - hygienic primary loading systems OSPREY® - hygienic case packers for flexible food packages capable of handling everything from bags to trays to chub packs HAWK™ - versatile case/tray loaders ideal for handling rigid containers PEREGRINE® - vision-guided robotic cartoners with small footprint HARRIER™ - automatic bacon draft loading system SANDWICH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS - automatically build fresh or IQF sandwiches INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - full system responsibility from concept to design, integration, FAT and installation JLS VIEW - virtual service calls utilizing the XM Reality app or RealWear technology

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Mpac Group (905) 670-7200 www.mpac-group.com

sales.americas@mpac-group.com

Mississauga ON

Using ingenious and limitless thinking; we are leaders in cutting edge packaging full-line automation and transformational technologies; working across the Health/Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods and Clean Energy sectors helping world-class companies to adapt and grow. Our technical capabilities include: ASSEMBLY FILLING & DOSING PRODUCT HANDLING & INFEED CARTONING CASE PACKING TRAY FORMING PALLETIZING WHOLE LIFE SERVICE Combining in-person essentials with innovative new digital tools, the Mpac Cube is the service engine that will propel you towards your production goals, keep your machines in prime condition and maximize your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Solutions include: Core Services Connected Services Training Advanced Engineering Information Management Machine Insight With manufacturing sites in the UK, Canada, USA and the Netherlands, plus sales & service locations in Singapore and Thailand; our global teams can support you, wherever you are in the world.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Massman Automation, A Massman Company 320/554-3611 www.massmanllc.com

sales@massmanllc.com

Villard MN

OVERVIEW Massman Automation, a Massman Company, supplies packaging equipment to the food, beverage, dairy, consumer goods, paint & chemical, and building trade industries. With 45 years of experience designing and building packaging equipment, Massman Automation has earned a reputation for building easy-to-operate, highly innovative, reliable machines. SOLUTIONS Case Packers: Massman has case packer solutions for every application. From small footprint, low-speed applications to large high speed continuous motion case packers our case packers handle wraparound, RSC knock down, display ready cases, harness style, and tray blanks. Flexible Pouch Packagers: Massman pouch fill and seal equipment handles virtually all types and sizes of pouches including stand-up resealable pouches (SURPs). These pouches are popular due to their low weight and on-the-shelf advantages. Palletizers: Massman offers small footprint low-cost gantry palletizers and robotic palletizers capable of handling multiple conveyor lines. Cartoners: Through its recent acquisition of Ultra Packaging, Massman provides vertical and horizontal cartoners. Ultra cartoners are costeffective, innovative, fast, and built to exceed customer expectations. EXTENDED CAPABILITES As part of the Massman Companies, we provide packaging solutions from the beginning to the end of your line and everything in between. Here is a sampling of additional solutions we build. • nscram lers • Flow Meter Fillers • Flight Bar Bundlers • Cappers • Drum ote Fillers • Shrin rappers • Orienters • Conveyors • Shrin Bundlers & More

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Meler USA Corporation 980/556-7990 www.melerusa.com

info@melerusa.com

Charlotte NC

We are Meler, Your Gluing Solutions Partner, with more than 40 years as specialists in developing and improving gluing processes. We work to unite talent, experience, and knowledge with innovation, technology, and tailor-made engineering solutions to improve and boost your products, processes, and business. EMPOWERING HOT MELT SYSTEMS TO BOOST YOUR BUSINESS With a wide experience in professional hot melt packaging application, we develop customized systems for adhesive application in cardboard packing, palletizing and labeling processes. Meler solutions are easily integrated on existing equipment. Meler’s range of hot melt systems has evolved towards specialist brands: > ARION HOSES There is a hose designed to meet the specific needs of each installation and each sector. > MICRON MELTERS The awarded range of melters offers full connectivity for the 4.0 industry. Intuitive handling, technological reliability, and compatibility with industrystandard communication protocols. Meler technology is focused on flexibility and connectivity to the benefit of our clients. > RAPTOR APPLICATORS Raptor is Meler’s specialist brand for of adhesive application. Raptor Infinity is a compact applicator with a direct electrical connection and with no driver ensuring total integration with the client’s PLC. Raptor Handy, is the first hand-held applicator on the market that really brings people and machines together in a single process. Take advantage of our 2-years worldwide warranty! We glue the most important things so that everything works as it should. #Yourgluingsolutionspartner

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Nordson Packaging 1800/683-231 adhesiveleads@nordson.com www.nordsonadhesive.com

Duluth GA

Nordson is recognized as the world leader in hot melt adhesive dispensing for the packaging industry, with comprehensive product lines that include tankless dispensing systems, adhesive melters, applicators, nozzles, hoses, and pattern controls as well as tracking and verification systems. Nordson is a global solution, with direct offices in over 30 countries. Our substantial reach in global manufacturing allows for deep customer relationships, pursuing innovative solutions for customer problems and providing long-term, hands-on customer training, service, and support. Nordson helps automate your packaging operations with products and solutions with a low total cost of ownership. Our adhesive systems help customers achieve a lower cost per package and reduce adhesive usage. Our solutions maximize package integrity and provide flexibility to meet changing market demands. Because one solution does not fit all applications, we offer a variety of systems to fit a wide range of needs. Our ProBlue® Flex melter is advanced technology that is modular and scalable. It brings together machine integration, and precise and accurate adhesive dispensing. The ProBlue Flex melter is complemented by Nordson’s new BBconn Controls, which allows for remote operation, more visibility, real-time oversight, and the data and analytics needed for continuous improvement. The MiniBlue II Slim with EcoBead Inspect ensures package integrity while reducing adhesive consumption. The MiniBlue® II applicator packs high performance, high speeds, and long-term reliability in a compact size. When paired with the EcoBead™ Inspect, users can verify adhesive placement to ensure the integrity of every package and can gather data for continuous improvement.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Packsize (801) 944-4814 www.packsize.com

info@packsize.com

Salt Lake City UT

Packsize International is the award-winning supply chain and sustainable packaging industry leader in North America and Europe. Packsize introduced On Demand Packaging® in 2002. Today, as a multinational manufacturer of advanced packaging systems and automated packaging machine technology, Packsize B2B customers receive a tailored preconfigured packaging system and optimized workflow designed to deliver the scalable performance and reliability needed for highly efficient packaging environments. Our corrugated machine systems, proprietary software, workflow design solutions, and services deliver Right-sized Packaging on Demand®. Packsize customers increase B2C engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty while improving their supply chain and sustainability requirements. Packsize Right-sized Packaging on Demand® solves both the rising price of paper and demand dilemmas that prompt unsustainable shipping practices. The right-sized box has become the preferred choice by reducing the consumption of corrugated and waste through the ability to size the shipping container to the product order. At a Glance: • unique solutions installed worldwide • Over engineers serving customers • overall customer machine uptime • Relia le Fold production networ • on time supply chain execution with an average day lead • technical support with remote resolution rate • More than employees in locations worldwide Our Automated Right-sized On-Demand Packaging Portfolio: Non conveya les M Series with some automation at oxes min Ship rom Store Series with some automation at oxes min Semi automation Series standard automation at oxes min Erected Box System Series ull automation at oxes min n line Pac aging Ful illment Series advanced automation at oxes min

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING PakTech 541.461.5000 www.paktech-opi.com

handlesales@paktech-opi.com

Eugene OR

PakTech is a leading innovator in secondary packaging, renowned for producing high-quality, sustainable, durable, and reliable solutions. Their handles are trusted by large CPG brands, retailers, and small businesses across the globe. Founded in 1991, PakTech is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. Their commitment to quality is matched with their dedication to environmental responsibility, evident in both their business practices and the sustainable products they bring to market. PakTech’s mission is to help customers meet sustainability goals by fully embracing circular economy principles. Their handles are 100% recycled and fully recyclable, meeting the recyclability guidelines set by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). This makes PakTech a top-tier solution for brands looking to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining cost-efficiency. In addition to being sustainable, PakTech’s handles are exceptionally strong and flexible, thanks to their use of 100% recycled HDPE (HighDensity Polyethylene). This ensures products are securely fastened for easy carrying, significantly reducing product loss compared to alternatives like cardboard and shrink wrap. PakTech’s minimalistic handle design uses the least material possible while maximizing product visibility, allowing brands to showcase their packaging without unnecessary secondary coverage. The company also designs and manufactures in-house applicator machinery. PakTech applicators are reliable, durable, and versatile, tailored to meet any speed, automation, or line specification needs. This makes them the ideal multipack solution for businesses of all sizes.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING PMI KYOTO PACKAGING SYSTEMS 847-437-1427 www.pmikyoto.com

sales@pmikyoto.com

Elk Grove Village

At PMI KYOTO, we’re more than just a packaging machinery supplier: We are a true partner you can rely on moving forward. As your packaging machinery manufacturer, we’re with you every step of the way, and we’re dedicated to making sure your new equipment delivers the highest levels of performance and productivity. After building, testing, and installing your easy-to-use system, we provide an unparalleled level of aftermarket service. From operator training to ongoing support and maintenance, we take a personalized approach for every client and always aim to exceed expectations. This has been a key component of what makes us the top food packaging equipment supplier and more. PMI KYOTO offers a complete line of machines that handle products gently while meeting high-speed operating requirements. Our machines are tailormade to fit customers’ individual needs. Flexible machines are easy to retrofit or change parts to meet new size requirements. -Horizontal and vertical cartoners -Side-load, wraparound, and top-load case/tray packers -Robotics technology -Integrated solutions Application and product-handling experience allow PMI KYOTO to excel with applications involving high speeds and difficult-to-handle products, such as: -Food and dairy -Confectionery -Personal care -Pharmaceutical -Soap and detergent

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. 1 877-924-3337 www.propack.ca

info@propack.ca

Beamsville ON

Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. is an industry leader in robotics and innovation, manufacturing and supplying high-performance processing and packaging machinery for the global market. At Propack, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively with clients to build strong relationships and ensure the best solutions are developed to meet their unique needs. Packaging For over 25 years, Propack has been designing custom pick and place packaging systems for a variety of markets and applications. With the highest quality machinery, built in North America, Propack has earned a reputation for outstanding food-industry automation, specializing in handling snack bar, bakery/snack cake, prepared foods and frozen products, along with many more wrapped and unwrapped products. Processing We provide world-class sanitary design machinery including slab formers, slitters, spreaders, and ultrasonic guillotines. We understand our customers’ challenges and pride ourselves on being able to respond with flexible processing solutions. Integrated Solutions With extensive integrated systems knowledge and experience providing turnkey solutions, our experienced team will design and deliver complete packaging line solutions and seamless integration for primary and secondary packaging operations. Parts, Service and Support Propack’s knowledgeable support team is customer focused and our engineers possess world-class technical skills. We recognize that our service and support is key to our customers’ success and our long-term partnerships.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING R.A Jones, a Coesia company 859-341-0400 www.rajones.com

info@rajones.com

Covington KY

R.A JONES offers an extensive portfolio of solutions for both primary and secondary packaging machinery for FOOD/BEVERAGE, INDUSTRIAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, HEALTHCARE, HOME CARE, PERSONAL CARE, and other CONSUMER GOODS manufacturers that includes: AEROSOL: Our KP-Aerofill series of machines includes low to high-speed equipment for those needing aerosol and rotary liquid fill systems, rotary base crimpers, gasser/shakers, propellant and liquid fillers, bag-on-valve (BOV), air powered through-the-valve (TTV) technology and more BEVERAGE/MULTIPACKING: Our Wraptor, Meridian, and Maxim series of machines provide a wide range of solutions for any mid to high speed can and/or bottle production line needs. Whether single tier or double tier, 4 pack to 48 pack, our machines can handle multiple package configurations CARTONING: Our comprehensive portfolio of machinery includes end load, vertical load and top load cartoners. These can range from hand load vertical cartoners, to high-speed end load or top load cartoners, to fully automated systems. Familiar branded cartoning technology includes: CMV, Legacy, Criterion and Celestion CHUB PACKAGING: Our KartridgPak chub packaging equipment established the chub package category decades ago. These features and benefits include roll stock clips and film for lower total cost of ownership, film registration, accurate weight control and heat or extruder sealing options CUP FILLING/SEALING: Autoprod and Holmatic cup filling and sealing systems are the flagship series of cup fillers and sealers manufactured and serviced by R.A JONES. Fill, seal and overcap preformed cups, tubs and trays POUCHING: Pouch King is our ultra high-speed pouch-filling series of horizontal form fill seal machinery capable of running sustainable materials up to 2000 pouches per minute for 3-sided and 4-sided pouches

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Robatech USA Inc. 770 663 8380 www.robatech.com

info@robatechusa.com

Alpharetta GA

Robatech designs and manufactures sustainable solutions for industrial gluing processes that are reliable, safe, economical, straightforward, and green. Robatech’s experienced sales and service teams get gluing projects up and running and ensure smooth operation of adhesive systems all around the globe. GLUING HEROES: INNOVATION MEETS COMMITMENT Our people make the difference. Robatech is a team of competent, devoted, and highly trained personnel across many industries ready to support you in all kinds of gluing challenges. Call us and we’ll come. We’ll listen and work with you on every occassion. We are there for you to answer your questions, to tackle your gluing challenges, and to keep your production running. Whatever your needs are, we won’t let you down. Promised. INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR A NEW DIMENSION IN GLUING Robatech’s innovations save resources and thus downsize your operating costs. The smart Vision melter not only melts the adhesive gently and with great reliability, but it does so with the industry’s best energy efficiency. And the performance of the Performa heated hose is an excellent match. It reduces energy consumption up to 45 % compared to conventional hoses. And to make the system complete, there’s the brand-new Volta application head: it is reliable and precise, and it also saves you up to 40 % of adhesive when used for stitching. PALLET STABILIZATION WITHOUT PLASTIC WRAP AntiSlip Gluing stands for a sustainable way of palletizing. A thin adhesive layer on top of the packages ensures product stability and goods integrity. Compared to conventional stabilization methods, Robatech’s pallet stabilization with AntiSlip Gluing offers competitive advantages. The solution increases packaging speed lines by up to 50 %, reduces the use of plastic wrap and cardboard layers, lowers operating costs, and avoids shifting the waste problem to customers or consumers. More about Robatech Gluing Solutions at www.robatech.com.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING RYCHIGER Packaging Equipment 416/663-7071 www.Rychiger.com

sales.ryca@rychiger.com

Toronto ON

Nuspark is now RYCHIGER and with this change comes over 125 years of combined experience. Founded over a century ago, RYCHIGER has established itself as a pioneer in primary packaging equipment, known for its innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to quality. While Nuspark, with two decades of experience in providing end-of-line packaging solutions, has built a reputation for reliability, efficiency, and versatility in meeting the diverse needs of its client. The evolution into RYCHIGER represents a seamless integration of cuttingedge technology, rich heritage, and groundbreaking innovation, all united under a single, dynamic brand offering primary, secondary, and tertiary equipment solutions. As part of the RYCHIGER group, we will combine our advanced automation capabilities to make factories and plants smarter, more productive, and sustainable. • eader in pac aging automation solutions • nnovative custom engineering • Customer satis action driven • n house manu acturing RYCHIGER provides equipment solutions for filling, sealing, cartoning, case/tray loading, forming, and sealing as well as palletizing machinery. The RYCHIGER group offers solutions for all your packaging needs from standalone machines to highly complex, automated, fully integrated packaging lines. RYCHIGER has a reputation for creative innovation. They maintain this reputation through constant analysis of new and emerging technologies, ensuring that their customers benefit from state-of-the-art design and construction. All their equipment is proudly built and manufactured in their Canadian facility located in Toronto, Ontario, giving them complete control over the quality and integrity of their equipment. RYCHIGER looks forward to the opportunity of partnering with you on your next project.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Schneider Packaging Equipment 315/676-3035 sales@schneiderequip.com www.schneiderequip.com

Brewerton NY

Schneider Packaging, a PACTEON Company, has a 50+ year legacy of excellence in case packing and robotic palletizing. Leveraging the collective expertise of our parent company, Pacteon, we understand and support the unique needs of food, beverage, and CPG manufacturers. CASE PACKERS: a le op • Ro otic • Vertical Bottom Load

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ROBOTIC PALLETIZERS: igh Speed • Co ot • Ro ox Modular • Centrali ed • Fully ntegrated EC NO O • ntelligent llumination operator alert • ProAd ust automatic changeover • OptiSta pallet pattern change on the ly SUPPORT: Certi ied Service Pro essionals • ech Support • Operator raining • FAN C ero Downtime • Preventative Maintenance Programs • Parts We pride ourselves as one team with individual expertise, shared framework and solutions, and sustainable partnerships. Our machines and integration support services are backed with the Pacteon Promise: We Ma e t Right Pacteon values Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors to ensure sustainable business practices. Integrating these principles into our governance and corporate policies boosts our growth, mitigates risks, and adds value for customers, employees, investors, and communities. Our promise e Ma e it Right extends to all ES responsi ilities Pacteon is dedicated to promoting sustainability in the packaging industry and aiding customers in meeting their sustaina ility o ectives through e icient waste-reducing, and environmentally friendly end-of-line packaging solutions.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Schubert North America 980-244-3140 www.schubert.group

sales@schubert-na.com

Charlotte NC

Schubert combines German engineering excellence with local expertise to offer unparalleled service and support. With its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and additional locations in Texas and Toronto, Schubert is expanding its customer support across the continent. This expansion ensures greater accessibility and offers preventive services, high-level support, and extensive training for customers, further reinforcing Schubert’s commitment to delivering top-tier packaging solutions and ongoing service. The family-owned company based in Crailsheim, Germany has been pioneering modular and highly flexible solutions for over 50 years. With a workforce of 1,300 employees, now under its second generation of leadership, Schubert has introduced breakthrough innovations such as the Top Loading Machine (TLM), vision control system, the Transmodul transport robot, and the Flowmodul flow-wrapping machine. These technologies allow Schubert to deliver future-proof packaging solutions for a wide range of products, whether packed in trays, cartons, boxes, or flow-wrap bags. Schubert’s TLM technology offers equipment solutions that are easy to operate, adaptable for format changes, high-performing, and consistently reliable. TLM machines package products from various sectors such as food, confectionery, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and technical products. The lightline machine series provides customers efficient, high-quality solution for standardized packaging tasks. With competitive pricing and short delivery times, this series is designed for streamlined operations. It includes three machine types: the lightline Cartonpacker, lightline Pickerline, and lightline Flowpacker, each tailored to meet specific packaging needs while ensuring optimal performance and flexibility. Schubert’s solutions are designed to help manufacturers achieve maximum efficiency, flexibility, and performance, making it a trusted partner in industries worldwide.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Serpa 559/651-2339 serpa.info@promachbuilt.com www.SerpaPackaging.com

Visalia CA

Serpa designs and manufactures a complete range of cartoning systems for the pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical, food, beverage, cosmetics, industrial and personal care markets. For more than 37 years, companies across the globe have looked to us to handle their most demanding secondary packaging challenges. We provide horizontal, vertical, and top load cartoners that can accommodate both hand load and automatic load applications, designing systems capable of nearly any speed for the desired application. We also provide a broad range of end of line packaging solutions, including case and tray packers, robotic palletizers, literature feeders, paperboard sleeve wrappers, tamper evident labelers, and robotic product handling systems. Additionally, Serpa provides line integration and validation services, designing turnkey integrated end of line packaging systems from start to finish with single source responsibility. Serpa machines are designed to meet the needs of demanding production environments, featuring ease of maintenance, user-friendly operation, and rapid, repeatable changeover technology. Our high-performance systems can be designed to meet sanitary and FDA validation requirements and are backed by our strong customer support program to quickly resolve issues that may arise. 98% Uptime, Guaranteed

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Shurtape Technologies, LLC (888) 442-8273 custservice@shurtape.com www.shurtape.com/direct

Hickory NC

Established in North Carolina as Shurtape Technologies, LLC, we’re a privately owned, global company proudly serving a variety of markets, including packaging, building and construction, HVAC and industrial/ MRO. Our success is built on our passion: for our products, for complete customer satisfaction, and for the markets we serve. And we seek to continually remain engaged with our markets and the customers and craftsmen who use our tape so we can deliver what they need – to the absolute highest standards. At Shurtape, we craft our packaging solutions to one simple standard. Yours. We know every sealing situation is unique. And we understand that keeping your lines running at peak production is a priority. This is what guides and inspires our team to develop purpose-built packaging solutions that address commons case sealing issues – downtime, material waste, personal injuries, product damage – and deliver the consistent, reliable seals you demand, every time. In our Packaging Solutions portfolio, we offer a variety of hot melt and acrylic packaging tapes for manual and automated case sealing applications, including HP Series packaging tapes, which have the highest holding power to fiberboard in the industry and perform reliably down to the core, resulting in less unnecessary downtime due to changeover frequency and more efficient tape consumption. To enhance your packaging lines, we also offer a variety of manual and automated case sealing solutions, including ShurSEAL®, which combines our HP Series packaging tape with innovative tape application technology to produce secure, tamper-evident case seals, while maximizing packaging line performance. For the efficient way you do business, we deliver Secure Seals, Every Time™

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Smurfit Westrock 448-2193 westrock.com/contact-us Contact:(770) westrock.com/contact-us www.westrock.com/automation

Atlanta GA

Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. As an end-to-end supplier, our portfolio of cutting-edge machinery and automation technology is designed to work seamlessly with our innovative paper-based materials to enhance production efficiency and optimize throughput. Our packaging automation solutions cater to many end markets, including fresh food, processed food and foodservice; beverage; industrial; home, beauty and personal care; healthcare; retail e-commerce and retail distribution. Corrugated packaging automation: Achieve speed, flexibility and reliable performance with packaging machinery for custom boxes, trays, e-commerce mailers and more. We also have digitally enabled solutions to apply smart tags at scale for inventory management, track and trace and condition monitoring. E-commerce & right-size packaging: Protect products, minimize void fill and reduce waste with award-winning on-demand packaging automation that allows you to customize box and mailer sizes for both single and multiple item orders. Paperboard multipack automation: Streamline operations by using automation for reliable, high-speed production. Our flexible multipack automation systems can accommodate a variety of packaging formats, helping to reduce single-use plastics and maximize production efficiency. Robotics: Increase efficiency, precision, safety and cost-effectiveness by incorporating robotics to automate tasks throughout the packaging process. From carton loaders to palletizers, our packaging robotics can help you maximize production within a small footprint. Experience Centers: Discover the future of packaging and automation exhibited throughout our 30 global Experience Centers. With immersive virtual reality opportunities and inspiring innovation rooms, these centers provide a hands-on exploration of our cutting-edge packaging and automation solutions.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING SOMIC Packaging, Inc. 615-419-6050 sales@somic.us www.us.somic-packaging.com

Inver Grove Heights MN

So many milestones have been achieved since we exhibited at PACK Expo in Chicago two years ago. Last year, we debuted our next generation SOMIC 434 system. This year, our corporate parent SOMIC celebrated its 50th golden anniversary in Germany. Here in the United States, we reached our tenth anniversary and recently completed a move into larger new headquarters that we built with future success in mind. Moving to our spacious facility in suburban Minneapolis was two years in the making. In doing so, we nearly quadrupled the footprint from 13,000 to 48,000 square-feet of space to accommodate our rapid growth in the past five years. This investment is designed to facilitate the assembly of all new North American machines, and increase our warehousing capabilities to have a larger inventory of critical parts and consumables. We also committed additional resources to help support the implementation of new procedures and the hiring of additional staff members. The SOMIC brand has acquired a reputation for flexibility, reliability and versatility, and that has not changed with the 434 case-packing system. With advanced product sorting features and alignment technology, this compact machine offers more case sizes and larger format arrangements for the grouping of end-of-line case, tray and carton packing products. Some new features were added in the past year. It remains 70% faster than previous systems, with single and multi-row grouping and multi-layer stacking of flat sachets, stand-up flexible pouches, and every type of can, cup, tray, jar, bottle, tube and blister-pack you can imagine. The 434 now has a combined SOMIC QuickChange system, with an automatic adjustment to prevent incorrect operation and allow for fast and easy changeovers. The stainless steel frame also has machine-height safety doors with improved accessibility and LED corner lighting for enhanced visibility.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Sourcelink Solutions, LLC 773.276.4748 www.sourcelinkcorp.net

sales@sourcelinkcorp.net

Elk Grove Village

Sourcelink Solutions, LLC, founded in 2002, has evolved into a full-service provider of end-of-line packaging automation across a wide spectrum of industries. We are centrally based near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport with an experienced team of professionals in the packaging automation industry - covering all aspects of the business from sales, engineering design, electrical controls, fabrication, and service. CORE COMPETENCIES: Cartoners • Compact Vertical ori ontal Cartoner with our RVC series • igh Speed Vertical Cartoner with our SVC series or a wide range of industries - confectionery, pasta, rice, nutraceuticals, etc • Custom in eed systems and collations Palleti ing • Mo ile ro otic palleti ers • Ro otic and layer orming palleti ers or cases trays containers and more • Custom palleti ing solutions Robotic Take-Outs and Pack Systems • Compact lexi le ro otic pac cells • Custom engineered solutions speci ically tailored or the industries

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Standard-Knapp (860) 342-1100 info@standard-knapp.com www.standard-knapp.com

Portland CT

Standard-Knapp, a leader in packaging equipment since 1894, specializes in the manufacture of custom, state-of-the-art case, tray and shrink packaging machinery. Standard-Knapp belongs to international group EOL Packaging Experts, GmbH, and acts as the North American distributor and servicer of equipment from sister companies A+F, BMS and NEO. The newest addition to Standard-Knapp’s line of case packers is the Unipack 2.0, a robotic pick-and-place dynamo that can pack, unpack and repack. Designed for small to medium food and beverage plants, this packer covers a small footprint, and is easily transported with an optional mobility kit. The Unipack 2.0 shines in the 5-15 case/minute range, and features the same color-coded change part system that makes product changeover a snap on all Standard-Knapp machinery. Standard-Knapp’s flagship machine is the 939S Versatron™ case packer. Its patented Soft Catch technology allow for the packing of lightweight glass into partitionless cases without breakage, via a servo-actuated lift table. This allows the Versatron to actually “catch” the product while it descends into the case. Even gentler packing is achieved by the robotic Pic-N-Place model. The Versatron™ Pic-N-Place uses robust, robotic arms and adjustable, heavy-duty grippers to pick up and gently place packs of product safely into the bottom of every case. Standard-Knapp’s full line of case & drop packers includes a variety of useful options, modules and upgrades, as well as uncasers, case sealers and product laners. Standard-Knapp also specializes in tray/shrink technology, including the exciting new TriWraptor™ line of multipackers, shrink wrappers and TSUP (Tray/Shrink/Unsupported/Pad) packer. The TriWraptor line’s flexible highspeed Robo-Wand™ wrapping module provides consistent, tight wrapping across a wide range of product shapes and sizes. All Standard-Knapp machinery is engineered and built to provide decades of reliable service, 24/7/365.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Syntegon 715/246-6511 www.syntegon.com

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New Richmond WI

Syntegon is a leading single-source supplier of processing, packaging, and automation technology to the food and pharma industries. Our product portfolio ranges from standalone, entry-level machines to fully integrated systems. Our mission is to support customers in creating sustainable solutions with market-leading technologies. Syntegon’s technology is built by some of the most iconic names in packaging. Kliklok, Elematic, Doboy and Makat are just several in the group. Their legacies of quality, reliability, service, and dedication to the customer embody Syntegon’s core philosophies. United as one team, we are all working toward the same vision — with seamless processes, innovative technologies and sustainable solutions, we support you in achieving your goals. From mixing raw ingredients to end-of-line case packers, our portfolio for the food industry includes: confectionery and bar processing equipment; product distribution, collation, and loading systems; horizontal flowwrappers; vertical bagmakers; topload, endload and wraparound cartoners; case packers; delta robots; bag sealers; checkweighing systems; and sustainable packaging solutions. Fields of application in the pharmaceutical industry are the production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid pharmaceuticals (e.g. syringes and capsules). Based in Waiblingen, Germany, and employing some 6000 associates, at 30 locations in more than 15 countries worldwide, a highly-qualified workforce develops and produces complete solutions for the food, pharma, and consumer goods industries. These solutions are complemented by a comprehensive after-sales service portfolio. A global service and sales network provides customers with local points of contact, including several locations in North America.

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Valco Melton 513/874-6550 www.valcomelton.com

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Cincinnati OH

Valco Melton is a world-leading manufacturer of adhesive dispensing and quality assurance solutions for the packaging industry. We offer a comprehensive range of products including adhesive applicators, hot melt units, controls, industry-compatible spare parts, and more. Our expertise extends to both pneumatic and electric hot melt dispensing options, and our strength in electric systems has allowed us to become the global leader in all-electric adhesive dispensing technology. Our innovative solutions cater to a wide array of end of line packaging applications, including sift-proof systems, case and carton sealing, BIB, tray forming, palletizing, and beyond. Our flagship technology, EcoStitch™, represents the cutting edge of all-electric adhesive dispensing. At Valco Melton, we’re committed to enhancing our customers’ operations. Our equipment is engineered to improve uptime, reduce maintenance needs, and decrease adhesive usage while maintaining strong bond integrity and product quality. This approach helps our clients improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), ultimately decreasing packaging costs and carbon footprints. Our product line extends beyond adhesive systems to include vision inspection systems, ensuring comprehensive quality control throughout the packaging process. This holistic approach allows us to deliver lowimpact, customizable packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of the industry. With a robust global presence in more than 76 countries, we operate an extensive sales and service network. This worldwide reach enables us to provide direct service and support through our knowledgeable product experts, offering technical assistance whenever and wherever our customers need it. For more information about our innovative adhesive dispensing and quality assurance solutions, contact one of our product specialists at ask@valcomelton.com

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CARTONING, MULTIPACKING & CASE PACKING Wexxar Bel 604-930-9300 www.wexxar.com

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Richmond BC

Wexxar Bel is a leading manufacturer of fully and semi-automatic case and tray forming and sealing solutions. From small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, we provide a wide array of reliable machinery focusing on advanced technologies, easy to operate equipment and a top tier service network. Wexxar Bel’s dedication to quality means you can take pride in the quality of your purchase and peace of mind in the reliability and performance of our machines. You will always feel supported by the industry’s best performing and best-serviced case/tray formers and sealers in every step that your company takes With a wide distribution and service network across North America, customers are always fully serviced and supported quickly and reliably. Whether you decide to work with our certified partners or our own experienced technicians, Wexxar Bel and our partners will listen, understand and solve your packaging problems and issues. Wexxar Bel is also a technological leader in the field by pushing the boundaries of innovation. The company was built on the reliable patented “Pin & Dome” system and continues to incorporate new technologies in our products to create innovative and ultra-reliable packaging machinery. This obsession with reliability has also transitioned to our IPAK product line with the utilization of servo-drives to ensure complete tray blank control at all times for precision accurate forming. Our dedication to pushing boundaries have also put a focus on providing sustainably made and efficient machines. Our manufacturing facility in Vancouver is powered 100% by renewable energy and we also implemented sustainable practices in our manufacturing facility. Furthermore, we constantly push our machines to be more energy and maintenance efficient, reducing overall energy consumption, redundant parts and increasing overall product life.

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Gluing Solutions to boost your packaging processes

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We glue the most important things so that everything works as it should. We go with you in the advice, development and training of efficient systems for adhesive application in carton sealing, packaging and labelling processes.

The ProBlue® Flex melter with Autofill enables operational efficiency with machine automation, integration, and sustainability. This tank or tankless melter lets you control processes, minimize adhesive usage, and improve package quality.

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Super economical Hot Melt application head

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This is Volta: 60% less energy consumption. Robust and durable. Saves up to 40 % adhesive with stitching. Discover the brand-new electric application head now: www.volta.robatech.com

Robatech’s innovations save resources and thus downsize your operating costs. The smart Vision melter not only melts the adhesive gently and with great reliability, but it does so with the industry’s best energy efficiency.

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EcoStitch: Sealing the Future of Packaging with All-Electric Technology

Compact Efficiency: Space-Saving Top-Load Carton Closer!

Increase your overall equipment efficiency and decrease your total cost of ownership with EcoStitch. High-speed all-electric adhesive applicators, melt units, and drivers for sift-proof, case sealing, tray forming, and other packaging applications.

Introducing the ADCO Model SLC, a compact, high-speed tri-seal carton closer with a new product-turning starwheel and capable of speeds up to 180cpm. Its variable speed drive and no-tool changeover make it efficient and easy to use, perfect for retail-ready products.

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Smallest Manual Load Cartoner in the Industry The E-System 2000 is an intermittent motion, automatic, moderate speed horizontal cartoner for seal end and tuck cartons. The E-System 2000 is a perfect solution across all industries for speeds of up to 25 cartons per minute.

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Proven Packaging Workhorse The Spartan is the most versatile cartoner in the lineup, being an intermittent motion, automatic horizontal cartoner for seal end cartons. Starting out as a handload machine with options to add various infeed and product loading systems.

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Built on the proven reliability of our Spartan cartoner, the Spartan M-Pro is a compact, efficient unit that removes complexities typically found in small cartoning systems. It is ideal for growing businesses that need to maximize existing floorspace.

With speeds of up to 230 packs per minute, the AutoClip™ EBB1200 machine is designed to apply EnviroClip Beam™, our glue-free, minimal material clip-style multipack to round and square PET bottles with neck rings.

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Sanitary robotic top-load cartoning system with a small footprint

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KRONES LitePac – 100% Recyclable Secondary Packaging System

The Peregrine® is a high-speed, vision-guided robotic cartoning system that offers the highest sanitary standards. By placing carton forming, loading and closing inline, there’s no wasted real estate, saving food producers valuable floor space.

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Based on proven KRONES Varioline technology, LitePac offers a packaging alternative free from plastics and adhesives. Discover the benefits of this renewable plastic and shrink wrap substitute, including the potential for significant cost savings.

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Massman Automation, a Massman Company, provides versatile cartoning solutions for various carton sizes and styles, increasing production efficiency across industries like food, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.

Engineered with cutting-edge all-servo technology, the VARIO-SIF2 delivers extremely safe and reliable packaging of a wide variety of products across various industries. Over 500 units have been installed in numerous fields such as food, pharmaceutical and more.

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Carton/Tray/Case Former runs chipboard or corrugate

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This machine can form cartons, trays, or cases in either chipboard or corrugate material. Changeover can be completed in under 5 minutes: parts are ergonomic and lightweight. Walk-in access makes clearing jams a breeze.

This beverage cartoning machine features standard, slim, or sleek cans, has a compact footprint, and is available for rapid delivery. It is built for 24/7 operation at speeds of up to 300 cans per minute.

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Handles various products and packages. Quick, auto-changeover via a touch of a button on the HMI. Pairs perfectly with a Triangle bagger and weigher combination. Unique belt infeed system protects products including low density poly bag applications.

Our fully automated, servo-driven cartoners are versatile enough to accommodate a wide variety of carton shapes and flap closures with the precision and gentle package handling you need to protect the products inside.

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Trayfecta® X Series Former with Warp Correction Technology

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The Trayfecta X Series Former is Delkor’s most versatile and advanced former with its unmatched range and speed. Patented Forming Technology corrects for warped corrugated material across a wide range of shipper styles.

Simplified Packaging Period. INSITE designs and builds advanced, streamlined secondary packaging equipment to erect, load, seal, and palletize cases. Our simple, smart and forward-thinking designs improve performance while eliminating complexity.

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Automatic Case Sealing – ShurSEAL® Packaging Solutions

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Let your packages do the talking for you. The ShurSEAL® Solution achieves line efficiency and delivers a premium automated case sealing experience carton after carton. For the demanding way you do business, we deliver Secure Seals, Every Time™.

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Packaging Equipment to optimize your Automation Investment From integrating equipment into existing lines to providing full end-of-line packaging solutions, Signode is a leading global manufacturer of automated packaging equipment, tools, consumables, and software to optimize your automation investments.

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How this Aagard Case Packer is set up for Lights-Out Manufacturing

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Are you short on operators? Automation is key. This Aagard Case Packer can do it all, RSC, HSC packaging, Auto-Changeover. Automatic material loading, unloading, rejects, and Diagnostic Lighting. See it in action: https:// youtu.be/kwN_VDESC6c

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The Easy-D is a retail-ready case that allows for easy loading and a good-looking product appearance on the shelf. Providing more versatility, the display case can be top loaded or erected, loaded and sealed on the BPA all-in-one wrap around case packer.

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All-In-One Case Packer Services Different Supply Channels on Same Line

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Perfect for small and large bags, the SPIDER 200i case erects, loads and seals various product and case types including RSC, L-Lock and 1x display cases. With an open design and active case squaring, it can case pack left and right-hand cases on the same machine.

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We C Nigrelli has a wide range of case and tray packing equipment. Whether you need a single machine or an entire line, our team of industry experts will help you find the right solution for your application.

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Machines knowledge & flexibility the key to Shelf-ready packaging

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Packaging equipment specialists need to combine functionality, aesthetics and then bundle them into a concept that delivers ease of packaging, ease of disassembly/ unpackaging, maximized visual appeal, brand championing, and optimum sustainability.

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Automated Case Packing Systems A case packer developed on new technology and 60 years of product and material control experience, resulting in next-level simplicity. Simple operation. Simple maintenance. Simply next-level performance.

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Unlike anything you’ve seen before, Delkor’s EVO Case Packer delivers uncompromised payload, reach and speed and represents a significant advancement in automation and quality control to ensure precision and efficiency.

High Since 1979, Fallas Automation has produced simple, compact case packers and automation support equipment. Our goal is to provide our customers with stress-free automated case packing lines, so you can increase your production and improve your bottom line.

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FOCKE & CO is specialized on tailor-made end-of-line packaging solutions, featuring for example gentle product handling for delicate products such as snack food as well as nonwovens products for baby, adult and feminine care.

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FOCKE & CO is specialized in packaging solutions for the snack food industry. We understand your process, consider your requirements, and our innovative team designs your snack food packaging solution.

Ishida Automated Snack Food Case Packer ACP-700 Series FOCKE & CO offers economic and high-speed packaging lines for hygiene industry. Our engineering and design team analyzes your needs, line configuration and space availability to realize your best nonwovens packaging solution.

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For small and large bag sizes and multiple pack patterns with one of the industry’s smallest footprints. Designed for high packing speeds and fast, easy changeovers, and completes the Ishida line-up for integrated packaging room automation.

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iXAPACK GLOBAL USA: Advanced tailor made End-of-Line Solutions

Vision-guided, hygienic robotic case packers keep food safe

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iXAPACK GLOBAL USA offers end-of-line equipment, ultrasonic cutting, and weighing solutions. We design and manufacture all our machines in-house. Our local presence in the USA is supported by a dedicated technical and sales team based in Milwaukee.

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Massman Automation, a Massman Company, provides advanced case packing machines designed to handle various product sizes and case styles. These customizable systems improve productivity and ensure secure packaging for efficient transport and storage.

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The Osprey® case packer excels in sanitary environments and never gets tired. Sloped surfaces and open design are standard. Easily handles flat or vertical pack of pouches, foodservice bags, MAP trays, thermoformed pouches, chubs and more.

High Performance Case & Tray Packer The PC-2500 is a high-performance wraparound case and tray packer that reduces costs by using up to 20% less corrugated material. Ideal for metal cans, glass jars, and plastic bottles, it boosts productivity and cuts labor while integrating easily into your line.

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Versatile Robotic Loading for Greater Flexibility

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Extreme flexibility in robotic loading for a range of production volumes and multiple formats with patented technology for both flat and on-edge product presentations. Contact 1 877-924-3337 www.propack.ca

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Innovative products for a new dimension in gluing

Do not be fooled by the NCP-25 small size

Robatech’s gluing systems apply hot melt adhesives economically and still glue packaging fast and reliably. They deliver high-precision adhesive application with an astonishing system availability.

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The NTP series is your ultimate tray packing solution

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Top load case packer that is easy to operate and maintain The P250 Top Load Case Packer features a 2-axis pick and place assembly and product load funnel ensures accurate loading of product into the case. This machine is built for 24/7 operation and feartures fast, repeatable, toolless changeover.

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The Schubert pre-configured lightline series offers standardized packaging processes to efficiently handle case packing, pick-andplace, and flow-wrapping tasks with exceptional quality — all with a more attractive price point and shorter delivery times.

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As the leader in retail ready display packaging, Somic offers design support for cartons and wraparound cases. Somic’s advanced systems collate, group and pack open trays, wraparound cases, trays with covers or lid inserts and paperboard cartons.

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Designed for lower speed packaging lines with a lot of format changes and tight floorspace restrictions. The base PAK CUBE is 7’x7’x7’ and is capable of running incoming product speeds up to 60/min and finished case speeds of up to 5/min.

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Unipack 2.0 Compact Pick-and-place Case Packer from Standard-Knapp

Robust, stainless steel contruction ensures reliable, 24/7 operation

The versatile and compact Unipack 2.0 is a multifunctional combination case packer, unpacker and repacker designed for pickandplace applications across the brewing, beverage, dairy and food industries.

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Standard-Knapp’s flagship 939S Versatron case packer with Soft-Catch servo lift table is the industry-standard in reliable, efficent and gentle drop packing. Learn more at standardknapp. com.

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Elematic Case Packers from Syntegon – End-of-Line Leaders Since 1964

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Flexible. Gentle. Fast. Syntegon case packers are built for optimum product safety and speed, up to 40 cpm. Wraparound models like the 3001 WAH with hood option offer quick and easy format changes and allow up to 100 different case designs on one machine.

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Automatically pack your lay flat bags, stand up pouches, top-sealed cups, clamshells, tubes & other flexible packages into cases or trays in your desired packing patterns with our vision-guided PKR Delta! Enquire today at info@paxiom.com.

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Quality equipment designed and built for automated industrial View our comprehensive line of case tapers, case erectors, L-sealers, sleeve wrappers, shrink tunnels and bundling equipment. Automate your process and find out for yourself why our systems are First in Quality - Built to Last.

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MULTIPACKING/SHRINK BUNDLING/BANDING

Quality equipment designed and built for automated industrial

Functionality needed to handle a variety of applications.

View our comprehensive line of case tapers, case erectors, L-sealers, sleeve wrappers, shrink tunnels and bundling equipment. Automate your process and find out for yourself why our systems are First in QualityBuilt to Last.

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Flexible Multipacking Solutions EDL Packaging, a Massman Company, provides flexible multipacking solutions using shrink bundling technology to securely collate and package products enhancing efficiency and reducing packaging costs.

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The VSA1825 Auto L-Sealer will handle the day-to-day operation required for automatic sealing and is designed specifically for automatic L-sealing applications that require simple operation and a small footprint.

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Brooklyn Park MN

American Film & Machinery is a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty shrink sleeve labeling equipment, shrink tunnels, and shrink sleeve consumables. AFM’s shrink sleeve labeling equipment includes a complete line of shrink sleeve labelers, tamper evident banding equipment, steam tunnels, electric tunnels and infrared tunnels. AFM’s labelers range in performance from 50 to 500 products per minute, offering a product and price point no matter what the application demands. American Film & Machinery also offers a complete line of shrink sleeve consumables, including shrink labels and tamper evident bands. AFM is supported by two of the largest film converting plants – one with 7 rotogravure presses and up to 9-color stations and compatible converting equipment, and another plant with an 8-color 32” central impression flexo press. With over 40 years of experience in the shrink labeling industry, rely on American Film & Machinery to provide the right solution to your product labeling needs. AFM products are sold through a network of authorized dealers, fully trained and capable to install, train and service our equipment. Contact us today for the name of your local reseller and find out how we can benefit your operation. AFM, Eastey, and Squid Ink and are all divisions of Engage Technologies Corporation. American Film & Machinery (afmsleeves.com) supplies shrink labelers and tunnels, shrink sleeves, and tamper bands. Eastey (eastey. com) is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty shrink packaging equipment and automated case sealing systems for packaging applications. Squid Ink (squidink.com) is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, providing superior quality inks and low maintenance printing equipment.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT BELL-MARK 973-882-0202 www.bell-mark.com

connect@bell-mark.com

Pine Brook NJ

For over 65 years, BELL-MARK has been developing innovative solutions for package and carton printing applications in the medical device, pharmaceutical, meat, poultry, dairy, and prepared foods packaging industries. BELL-MARK offers many in-line printing technologies, including piezo inkjet, thermal inkjet, thermal transfer, flexographic, and ink coder, all designed with cost-effectiveness and user flexibility in mind.

Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Packaging The accuracy of coding on your product package is crucial. Expiration dates must be clearly identifiable and easily human-readable. Bar codes must be verifiable and scannable. There are no exceptions. BELL-MARK addresses these needs with systems that provide the highest quality print available on medical paper, Tyvek, poly, and foil substrates.

Meat, Poultry and Prepared Foods Packaging Eliminate costly labeling by printing directly onto your package. Sellby dates and lot numbers are crucial to your customers’ safety and the reputation of your product. Typically, a printer on your packaging machine will have to meet specific wash-down expectations and will have the ability to print graphics, nutritional facts, bar codes, lot/expiration dates and safe handling instructions.

Industry-Leading Reliability BELL-MARK’s in-line printing and coding equipment delivers industryleading reliability and durability, time and time again. High-resolution print quality that consistently affords you the peace of mind in knowing that your codes will not fail. While other companies may claim it, BELL-MARK leads the way in the lowest cost of ownership and highest return on investment.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT BestCode 817/349-8555 www.bestcode.co

info@bestcode.co

Fort Worth TX

BestCode designs and manufactures Industrial Coding and Marking Printing Systems. Systems print real-time “Best By”, “Lot Code”, “Sell By”, “Expiration Codes” and other identifying marks and codes on industrial and consumer goods to ensure product traceability. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA; FORT WORTH, TEXAS. For more than 25 years, the BestCode group continues to produce industry-changing, forward-thinking innovative industrial printing designs. Product designs are focused on ease of use, trouble-free operation, longterm reliability, and affordable cost of ownership with an emphasis on global market requirements. Systems print small and large character text, graphics and barcodes at high speed, non-contact, instantly dry on a wide range of substrates, including plastic, glass, paper and more—meeting the requirements for food, consumer good and industrial coding and marking applications. BestCode offers a complete range of marking and coding solutions (50+ model configurations)—entry level affordable options through mid-range capabilities and high end, specialized engineered solutions focusing on the highest speed, most sophisticated applications. BestCode systems minimize user interaction, limiting the hands-on time for typical coding system operations, extending the operation time between human interactions. Systems are the most efficient CIJ printers available, lowering overall coding costs. BestCode Printing Systems are State-of-the-Art, Current Technology, Industrial, Built-to-Last and designed for the World Market, featuring more than 20 operating/printing languages.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Buskro Ltd 905-839-6018 www.buskro.com

sales@buskro.com

Pickering ON

Solutions that Drive Efficiency, ROI, and Success For over 45 years, Buskro Ltd. has been designing and manufacturing innovative digital printing solutions that go beyond just technology—we’re focused on delivering measurable results for our customers. Our product line is engineered to provide end users with tangible ROI and cost savings by enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and offering unmatched flexibility. Our solutions cater to a diverse range of industries including packaging, product labeling, and direct mail, with a particular emphasis on variable data, coding, and graphics. Whether you’re printing on corrugate, cartons, or labels, our systems are tailored to optimize your operations and maximize profitability. Our Commitment: Getting Your Numbers Right We understand that every printing decision impacts your bottom line. That’s why our team works closely with you to develop integrated printing solutions that improve accuracy, minimize downtime, and provide the reliability you need to meet your production goals. Product Solutions that Deliver More: Corrugate & Carton Printing: Bold, high-impact branding and content management for secondary packaging. Product & Label Printing: End-to-end digital solutions for small to large batch production with precise color control and variable content. Variable Data Printing & RFID: Customized codes, graphics, and serialized information on a wide variety of substrates for enhanced product tracking and traceability. Ready to boost your ROI? Contact us at sales@buskro.com or visit www.buskro.com to learn more about our cost-saving solutions.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT CTM Labeling Systems 330/332-1800 ctmsales@ctmint.com www.ctmlabelingsystems.com

Salem OH

From design and engineering through final system set-up and quality control, exceptional expertise and craftsmanship is built in at every level to create the finest labeling machines available on the market. Setting high standards is difficult, maintaining those standards is even tougher. The highest standard, that we consider our benchmark, is unsurpassed support “after the sale.” At CTM, supporting our customers before, during and after the sale is paramount. Our management team and dedicated support staffs are driven by some of the most experienced and well-respected professionals in the industry. From semi-automatic applications to the most demanding highspeed, high-accuracy labeling solutions, we understand your needs. More importantly, we understand how to convert your needs into successful production. To maintain unparalleled quality standards, every phase of our company is housed under one roof. When raw material leaves the rack, it travels through the most automated manufacturing facility in the industry. Stateof-the-art equipment incorporating precise tolerances, coupled with true craftsmen at the controls, results in an impeccable product. Our promise to you — “You won’t find better quality, better service or better delivery anywhere else in the industry.” We welcome you to tour our facility and experience the “CTM Commitment to Excellence” firsthand. Products: • a letop rap Systems • Custom a eling Systems • a a el Applicators • a Printer Applicator • S Servo amp Printer Applicator • Base Base Stands • Belt and Mattop Material andling Conveyors

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Diagraph Marking & Coding, an ITW Company 800.722.1125 www.diagraph.com

info@diagraph.com

St. Charles MO

For over 130 years, Diagraph has been delivering reliable and innovative product identification solutions. We partner with our customers at every step of their coding and labeling operations to maximize efficiencies and deliver long-term value. Our solutions include: • inx series small character continuous in et printers set the industry standard in durability and reliability, with up to 3 months between print head cleanings A simple user inter ace allows or quic message setup and intuitive daily operation, while the sealed industrial print head ensures maximum print quality protection over time. • Diagraph also o ers the inx Spectrum designed or high contrast coding on dar or colored sur aces he inx Spectrum delivers the same relia le per ormance as the series while o ering enhanced in capa ilities or more challenging su strates ma ing it ideal or industries requiring high visi ility mar s • he ResMar is the next generation standard or case coding Engineered with simplicity, reliability and flexibility in mind, it offers the industry’s largest print area, greatest throw distance and the lowest cost per mar Patented rapid replace print heads minimi e downtime and reduce production line disturbances, offering a low cost of ownership over the system’s life. • Diagraph s all electric print & apply la eling machines are the most e icient and relia le automated la eling solutions availa le Our PA system offers superior precision and speed, reducing label application errors and maximi ing uptime he PA utili es industry leading smart technology with integrated sensors to ensure a one-to-one label-toproduct match for case and pallet labeling, minimizing complications and boosting operational efficiency. • he A is a compact and cost e ective la el applicator ideal or simpler la eling tas s that doesn t sacri ice relia ility or per ormance

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT EPI 717.235.8345 www.epilabelers.com

EPI@ProMachBuilt.com

New Freedom PA

Pressure-Sensitive Labeling Systems for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Packaging EPI engineers and manufactures pressure-sensitive labeling systems and applicators that apply primary, secondary, and reclosable labels to many types of packaging, including those for the most significant consumer brands in North America. Whether a standalone application or custom solution, these innovative labeling systems integrate easily with your packaging line or existing bagging or wrapping equipment to apply any label to pouches, coffee bags, pillow bags, horizontal/flow packaging, and more. Our engineered labeling systems apply labels to the front, top, and top/bottom of all containers and packages in motion and with fully integrated conveyors. Labeling Solutions: • Pressure Sensitive a el Applicators • a el Applicators • ntegrated Systems • a el Manu acturing EPI is an industry-leading manufacturer and integrator of labeling solutions for various industries and applications. Our innovative solutions range from simple standalone label applicators to complex custom labeling systems for product identification, tracking, serialization, and compliance with industry standards. Industries We Specialize In: • Food • Beverage • ealthcare • Nutraceuticals • Personal Care & Cosmetics • ousehold Cleaners & Chemicals

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Greydon 717.848.3875 www.greydon.com

Greydon@ProMachBuilt.com

York PA

Advanced Printing Solutions for Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, and Consumer Products Greydon provides advanced printing systems, including thermal transfer, digital, thermal inkjet, continuous inkjet, and code daters. These systems can be custom built to withstand harsh environments and are UDIcompliant for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and many more industries. Greydon solutions include advanced high-speed digital printing systems for a fully digital workflow to handle multiple SKUs and short production runs in today’s modern packaging lines. With traversing and inline printing capabilities, versatile mounting options, and scalable designs, our solutions can print graphics directly onto packaging substrates and interface with serialization and manufacturing software to ensure complete UDI and DSCSA compliance – compatible with GS1 and HIBCC standards. Printing & Coding Solutions: • Digital Printing • Flexographic Printing • raversing hermal rans er Printing • ate Stage Customi ation • n & Consuma les As part of ProMach, Greydon designs, manufactures, and integrates innovative solutions ranging rom simple to complex product identi ication tracking, brand protection, and compliance with industry standards in today’s modern packaging lines. Industries We Specialize In: • Personal Care & Cosmetics • Consumer Products • Pharmaceutical • Nutraceutical & Vitamin • Medical Medical Device

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions 847-956-6600 marking.info@hitachi-iesa.com https://mc.hitachi-iesa.com

Elk Grove Village

Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC is a pioneering developer of marking and coding solutions. We offer a wide range of Continuous Inkjet Printers and other solutions that are aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing maintenance costs associated with package printing. Since 1975, Hitachi has provided solutions to food & beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and industrial packaging. The new Hitachi UX2 printer combines innovation with the reliability customers have come to expect from Hitachi. This UX2 continuous inkjet printer has several new features to enhance the coding process: • Enhanced code quality at higher speeds he improved dot control algorithms create more legible codes. Even at increased speeds, code quality does not degrade. • Added convenience and sa ety ith a sealed Sa e Clean Station multiple cleaning modes and sel guided trou leshooting videos availa le the UX2 puts control in the hands of the operator. • uic line changeovers Move in et printers rom production line to line with ease using precon igured O connectors eliminating time consuming mistakes. • Newly designed print head Because o the print head modi ication to catch in et uild up the printer can run or three times longer y reducing print quality issues and electronic faults.

A vision system is developed specifically able to isolate each character in the dot matrix inkjet printing while most vision systems on the market today are limited in their ability to read dot matrix printing found on primary packaging. This provides some key benefits to manufacturing companies: • Speci ically developed to accurately read in et codes regardless o the printer brand being used • solation o each character to detect code degradation • hreshold grading system individually set or your application By designing a vision system speci ically or in et printers any code that is readable by the human eye can also be passed by the vision system, getting more production out the door.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT ID Technology 817.626.7779 www.idtechnology.com

IDT@ProMachBuilt.com

Fort Worth TX

Labeling and Coding for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Packaging As a leading provider of high-quality labeling, coding, and marking systems, ID Technology designs, manufactures, and integrates custom solutions for virtually any primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Simply put, we excel at taking information and placing it on your products and packaging to ensure you operate at peak efficiency. Plus, with our extensive label production capabilities supporting your needs for preprinted, blank, shell, and specialty labels, we’re your single-source solution for both equipment and labels. Labeling & Coding Solutions: • Print & Apply a eling • Prime & Decorative a eling • Coding & Mar ing • ntegrated Systems • a el Manu acturing a el Converting and Manu acturing With our 10 label manufacturing facilities across North America and extensive production capabilities, we’re uniquely positioned to provide additional benefits not found in other label producers. a el Manu acturing Capa ilities • Flexographic and Digital or Prime & Decorative a eling • hermal and Direct hermal rans er Blan & Shell Print & Apply a eling • arsh Environment ndustrial and Specialty RF D a eling ID Technology is an industry-leading manufacturer and integrator of labeling, coding, and marking systems for a variety of industries and applications. Our innovative solutions range from simple to complex product identification, tracking, brand protection, and compliance with industry standards.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Label-Aire, Inc. 888-664-8111 www.label-aire.com

info@label-aire.com

Fullerton CA

Label-Aire is the worldwide leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labeling machinery. Over 50 years ago, Label-Aire introduced a revolutionary new method for applying pressure-sensitive labels. The patented “air-blow” concept provided the packaging industry with labeling machines. This new preferred method of label application eliminated the need for additional product handling. Our pioneering technique has gained complete acceptance. The widespread growth of pressure-sensitive labels in existing and new markets worldwide resulted. Labeling Made Easy When our customers asked for a labeling machine that was easy-to-use and production-tough, we took plenty of notes. Our advanced Primary Applicator line of labeling equipment delivers top-notch performance on even the most difficult applications. Our labeling systems and labeling equipment are loaded with features: Making operating labeling systems simple and virtually maintenance-free, automatic setup, user-friendly control panel & display, stepper motor technology, and Zero Downtime labeling capabilities. And it’s all backed by the industry’s most experienced and responsive labeling systems distributor network. Focus On Innovation and Saving Customers Money Since our inception, Label-Aire’s focus has always been on providing customers with the most inventive, intelligent, and reliable pressuresensitive labeling machines. The result? Over 50 years of satisfied customers with lower operating costs and higher productivity than our competitors.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Paul Leibinger Inc. 262/232-7441 cs@leibingerusa.com www.leibinger-group.com

East Troy WI

Welcome to LEIBINGER, where innovation meets reliability in coding and marking. With 75 years of expertise, we support industries worldwide, including consumer goods, food and beverage, automotive, and extrusion, by providing high-precision, time-saving systems. Our state-of-the-art technology, featuring the only fully automatic nozzle sealing system, ensures maximum productivity, exceptional print quality, and minimal maintenance. As a third-generation, family-run business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and maintaining full control over our products. Headquartered in Germany, we maintain over 85% vertical integration, ensuring stringent quality control and independence from supply chains. This commitment to German-made quality and reliability sets us apart in the market. LEIBINGER’s coding and marking solutions serve a wide range of industries and operate flawlessly in even the most demanding environments, at line speeds up to 1,000m per minute. Our systems handle 2D codes, dates, logos, batch numbers, and more across various surfaces and materials. Our solutions are designed to minimize downtime, maintenance effort, solvent and energy consumption. With the introduction of the IQJET, we offer 5 years no maintenance by design, a Plug & Print integration, solvent recovery, zero solvent use during breaks, and low power consumption. LEIBINGER operates globally with subsidiaries in the US and China, alongside a network of 150 partners, ensuring personalized support for our customers worldwide. At LEIBINGER, we pride ourselves on delivering much more than just flawless print results. Our proprietary ink development, award-winning innovation, and commitment to sustainability ensure that our customers are always one step ahead of the market. From product consultation to tailor-made inks, we provide complete solutions that meet the unique demands of each production line.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Markem-Imaje 800-345-8580 www.markem-imaje.com

marketing@markem-imaje.com

Kennesaw GA

Markem-Imaje is a global leader, specializing in innovative product identification, packaging intelligence, and connected product solutions. Our End-to-End Supply Chain solutions unlock the power of intelligence in codes! Move to 2D barcodes now to meet regulatory compliance demands, current and future. Consumer goods segments, including FMCG and pharma, face the perennial issues of regulatory compliance, consumer safety, and the need for efficient supply chain management. One of the most effective ways to address these challenges, both now and in the immediate future, is by implementing 2D barcodes on the packaging of products. 2D barcodes, such as QR codes, Data Matrix codes, and others, offer a powerful tool for helping to ensure compliance with regulations, including the U.S. GS1 has already launched its 2D barcode standards, the GS1 Digital Link, anticipating the demand for a globalized standard in 2D barcode printing and a gradual move away from traditional 1D barcodes. Preparing for future regulatory demands: As global supply chains become more complex and consumer expectations for transparency increase, future regulations will likely place even greater emphasis on traceability, safety, and information accessibility. By adopting 2D barcode printing technology, companies can comply with current regulations and position themselves to meet future demands. For instance, as sustainability becomes a more significant concern, regulators may require detailed information on products’ environmental impact, such as carbon footprints, sourcing practices, and recycling instructions. 2D barcodes can store relevant data in a compact and accessible format, enabling companies to meet these potential future requirements without overhauling their labeling processes. For this reason, brands across the FMCG sector are implementing 2D barcode strategies to get ahead of the regulatory curve, among other reasons, like boosting brand loyalty and opening new marketing opportunities.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Nita Labeling Systems 1.877.961.4008 www.NitaLabeling.com

sales@nita.ca

Terrebonne QC

Welcome to NITA Sentient Labeling Systems, the ORIGINAL100% Servo Labeler that dramatically REDUCES OPERATOR TOUCH-TIME and increases productivity - all while integrating the latest next-gen technology, the most intuitive user experience, best-in-class responsive support, and truthfully, pure labeling joy. We love UPTIME. We’re so driven by it we’ve designed all the features on every NITA to create it. How? By meticulously analyzing your labeling pain points – then solving them – with innovation, technology, and certifiably flawless execution. And how do we keep you running? By building these incredible UPTIME features on every NITA: -> Parts ordering directly from the machine via built-in 3D drawings that scale down to your specific required item -> A self-diagnosing system that identifies possible issues and suggests fixes or when parts need changing or servicing before they become a problem -> Daily Preventative Maintenance schedules and video tutorials with tiered-level tasks -> Ultra-fast & precise color-coded changeovers with in-screen 3D location maps or even our incredible Servo-driven FULLY AUTOMATIC product changeover system at the push of a button -> NitaCare lifetime no-charge live remote tech support built right into your screen Nita Labeling PROMISES to do anything and everything required to make your INLINE and ROTARY labeling life as easy and productive as it can be. It is why we exist. Experience for yourself what the best labeling company and labeler will bring to your productivity numbers.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT QUADREL LABELING SYSTEMS 440.602.4700 www.quadrel.com

labeling@quadrel.com

Mentor OH

Quadrel Labeling Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of pressure sensitive and shrink sleeve label application equipment. We serve a wide variety of industries including packagers of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, automotive chemicals, beverages and food. Quadrel offers an extensive product line ranging from simple economically priced systems, up to sophisticated inline and rotary systems that include vision, validation, PLC control, servo drives and remote access for troubleshooting assistance. Labeling and Sleeve application requirements can vary widely. Many companies have labeling projects that do not fit into a standard product offering. Our experienced and professional engineering staff addresses these needs with a willingness to design complete custom one-of-a-kind labeling systems. We offer custom controls and documentation required by most Fortune 100 companies. Providing a comprehensive, capable and elegant solution for our customers often requires we work with suppliers of products such as scanners, vision systems and printers. Quadrel is proud to partner with the most respected and recognized suppliers of this technology in our industry. Responsive and professional technical support is vital to maintaining the productivity of machinery in the field. Quadrel keeps this commitment by providing technical assistance to install and maintain the equipment and train operating personnel.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT SLEEVE SEAL +1 501-492-3893 www.sleeveseal.com

sales@sleeveseal.com

Little Rock AR

Simpler. Faster. Better. Sleeve Seal entered the labeling industry when we recognized the need for simpler, faster, better built labeling equipment. In an era when efficiencies matter most, we deliver labeling solutions to the country’s largest manufacturers who depend upon our robust, easy to operate labelers for efficiencies of >99.5%. Sleeve Seal is focused on repeatable labeling performance, and we partner with the giants of the automation industry to integrate the best technologies required to apply labels time after time to exacting specifications. Our engineering teams are focused on developing intelligent labeling systems while we maintain our “customer service first” attitude. Sleeve Seal was born out of GC Evans, a leading name in the food packaging industry since 1949. Starting with hot water solution heaters, GC Evans has grown to include everything from pasteurizing tunnels to conveyor systems. GC Evans now produces unique solutions for some of the world’s largest food manufacturers, both here in the US and abroad. From this history of success and the engineering knowledge base of GC Evans, Sleeve Seal has become the industry leader for the fastest, most highly evolved shrink sleeve, roll-fed, and pressure sensitive labelers in the world. Contact Us Looking to enhance your packaging with seamless shrink sleeves and tamper-evident protection? Contact SleeveSeal today for an innovative packaging solution that ensures product integrity and eye-catching branding. Our advanced technology creates customizable shrink sleeves that conform tightly to any container, providing superior aesthetics and security. Get in touch with us now to revolutionize your packaging and elevate your product’s shelf appeal.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Squid Ink 763/795-8856 www.squidink.com

info@squidink.com

Brooklyn Park MN

Squid Ink is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, providing superior-quality inks and lowmaintenance printing equipment. Squid Ink began in 1991, supplying high-quality replacement inkjet fluids. Since then, the company has grown and expanded to include a complete line of hi-res piezo printing systems, CIJ (continuous ink jet) printing systems, TIJ (thermal inkjet) printing systems, DOD (drop-on-demand) printing systems, laser coders, and a full library of inks and inkjet fluids. Our printers and ink are designed to print the highest quality bar codes, batch numbers, date codes, logos, and large or small character text, directly onto corrugated cases, plastics, metals, glass, wood, and other substrates. And Squid Ink continues to design new products that are reliable, easy to use, and cost-effective. One of our latest examples is the CoPilot Gemini, a new feature-rich printing system that offers 360 dpi print resolution, 5.6” print height, full-color touchscreen, and the option to run from a wireless tablet. The CoPilot Gemini offers users clean and reliable printing of bar codes, logos, and razor-sharp small-character text. Today, Squid Ink continues to focus on its core purpose to “help companies deliver products to the world.” An expanding line of integrated products and services reflects Squid Ink’s commitment to meeting new needs and new challenges and ensuring that customers have reliable systems for their packaging application. Squid Ink, Eastey, and American Film & Machinery (AFM) are all divisions of Engage Technologies Corporation. Squid Ink (squidink.com) is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, providing superior quality inks and low-maintenance printing equipment. Eastey (eastey.com) is a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty shrink packaging equipment and automated case sealing systems for packaging applications. American Film & Machinery (afmsleeves.com) supplies shrink labelers and tunnels, shrink sleeves, and tamper bands.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Tripack 866-900-1255 www.tripack.net

info@tripack.net

Milford OH

Tripack is a family-owned company with 20+ years of specializing in shrink sleeve labeling technology and providing specialty packaging solutions with a turnkey approach. We know what’s required and can help you navigate the packaging of your products. Tripack has three business units (Shrink Sleeve Equipment, Shrink Sleeve Labeling & Specialty Packaging, Beverage Repack & Craft Cans). All are located in Milford, Ohio (a suburb of Cincinnati). SHRINK SLEEVE EQUIPMENT We design, engineer, and assemble systems for shrink sleeve labeling, tamper evident banding and multi-pack applications running at speeds from 50 to 800ppm. Additionally, we offer a full complement of aftermarket services for our equipment (parts, service, upgrades, training). SHRINK SLEEVE LABELING & SPECIALTY PACKAGING We offer a variety of turnkey packaging services and supplies primarily for the beverage and spirits markets. These services include shrink sleeve labeling (glass, plastic, metal), multi-packs (cartons, trays, shrink bundling), and promotional packaging. Additional value add services include: graphic design support/die line creation, 3D printing/prototyping, material sourcing, container cover-up work, label removal, and POP displays. BEVERAGE REPACK & CRAFT CANS We are your single source solution for sleeved cans, brites, labels and ends. We stock multiple beverage can sizes, as well as can ends for faster turnaround times. Additionally, we offer repacking services (bulk to carton, bulk to tray, bulk to bulk, etc), and variety packing (carton or tray pack outs). Our facilities are strategically located near Cincinnati and within one-day proximity to 60% of the U.S. population. Your supply chain can save valuable execution time by using our expertise and reduced transportation time/cost. With Tripack, you will get a full-service approach that is nimble and versatile, innovative with quick turn capabilities, and reliable with a quality first attitude.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Videojet Technologies (800) 843-3610 www.videojet.com

vti.domesticcs@videojet.com

Wood Dale

Videojet Technologies is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line pack-to-pallet printing, coding, and marking solutions, application-specific fluids, and product life cycle services. Videojet partners with customers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and industrial products industries to help preserve the safety, quality, and authenticity of daily essentials for billions of consumers. With customer application experts and technology leadership in continuous inkjet (CIJ), thermal inkjet (TIJ), laser marking, thermal transfer overprinting (TTO), case coding and labeling, and wide array printing, Videojet has more than 400,000 printers installed worldwide. Customers rely on Videojet products to print on over ten billion products daily. Equipped with cutting-edge coding technology, advanced connectivity, and software options, Videojet goes beyond supplying printer hardware to partner with customers for increased efficiency and visibility across their packaging line operations. VideojetConnect™ software can gather actionable data and monitor packaging line performance to help maximize production throughput and reduce operating costs. Built on the high-speed 1880 platform, Videojet 1880 Series continuous inkjet printers redefine excellence through enhanced design and extensive digital capabilities. They deliver seamless, non-contact printing on almost any substrate, including flat and curved surfaces, and enable proactive analytics and intelligent plant operations with features such as vital sign monitoring, smart alerts, remote support, and advanced troubleshooting. Videojet laser marking systems offer excellent mark quality, code permanence, and fewer consumables compared to other coding technologies. CO2, fiber, and UV lasers feature various power outputs to mark on a range of substrates. Videojet guides customers in the implementation of laser safety measures to help facilitate safe, compliant, and productive operations. In addition, Videojet offers a complete portfolio of laser accessories, including lenses and beam turning units, to help simplify integration into production lines and maximize laser performance.

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CODING, LABELING & PRINTING EQUIPMENT Weber Packaging Solutions 847/364-8500 info@weberpackaging.com www.weberpackaging.com

Arlington Heights

Global Solutions. Local Service. When you need mission-critical labeling systems that will be reliable, costeffective, and easy to use, you need a partner that you can trust. Weber Packaging Solutions is a global labeling solutions company that has been helping customers look their best for over 92 years. We provide turn-key labeling solutions, like our new electric Model 4050B Series modular print-apply labeling systems and Alpha Compact G3 Series label applicators. Our full line of labeling systems fit into your production line from high-speed labeling to custom solutions for large integration systems. Weber’s one-on-one label experts can help you solve your labeling issues with cost-effective ideas. We have been helping thousands of companies around the world come up with custom labeling systems and unique label materials that improve their brand and their bottom line. As one of the country’s largest label printers, Weber has continued to improve their ISO 9001-certified facilities with the latest high-speed flexo and digital label presses. Our custom-manufactured labeling systems feature innovative designs and are globally known for their reliability. Weber can provide both CIJ and TIJ inkjet coders with our BestCode and Markoprint lines, giving you the flexibility to add inkjet coding along with your labeling systems. With experience in just about every industry, we make sure you succeed in getting your product labeled correctly. Visit us at www.weberpackaging.com and see how we can ensure your next project successfully meets all of your requirements.

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Shrink Sleeve Labeling Equipment, Shrink Tunnels, and Consumables.

Replace labels and preprinted materials with EasyPrint thermal transfer

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AFM’s shrink sleeve labeling equipment includes a complete line of automatic shrinksleeve labelers, tamper-evident banding equipment, steam tunnels, electric tunnels, and infrared tunnels.

Reduce costs and streamline production with EasyPrint thermal transfer printing. Print everything directly onto your packaging, including all variable data. Optional IP67-rated models protect against harsh environments and washdown procedures.

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InteliJet LPc, the latest innovation in thermal inkjet printing technology

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High Speed, Fast Dry Precision Printing with a Rainbow of Colors

Incredible 1200 DPI print quality with a 22mm print width. Stitch up to 4 print heads for 88mm total print width. Print on both sides of a box simultaneously with a single HMI. The integrated ink system reduces downtime significantly.

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Reliable. Simple. Affordable. 50+ configurations and a wide variety of inks available. Self-Support with BestCode Teaching Tools. Evaluate BestCode options before your aging and obsolete date coder is unrepairable. In Plant Demonstrations available.

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The New UX2 CIJ Printer: Prints Clear Codes at High Speeds!

IQJET – The New Coding & Marking Standard. CIJ Reinvented.

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New features combine innovation with reliability. - Safe Clean Station - Enhanced Code Quality - Easy-to-Access Interactive Troubleshooting Videos

The IQJET offers seamless “Plug & Print” integration and 5 years of operation without maintenance. Boost efficiency, cut costs, and reduce your environmental impact with the innovative IQJET, the world’s first intelligent coding & marking system.

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WORLD CLASS PRINTING SYSTEMS FOR REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS Squid Ink is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, offering a full line of hiresolution piezo, continuous ink jet (CIJ), laser marking, thermal ink jet (TIJ), dot matrix DOD printing systems and more.

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World Class Printing Systems for Real World Applications

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Squid Ink is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, offering a full line of hiresolution piezo, continuous ink jet (CIJ), laser marking, thermal ink jet (TIJ), dot matrix DOD printing systems and more.

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Make your mark with the CoPilot Max LT printing system.

Videojet 3350 CO2 Laser Marking System

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Squid Ink’s CoPilot® Max LT long throw printing system features an unprecedented 1012mm throw distance. That’s up to .5” away from the substrate, ideal for overfilled cases, angled or recessed surfaces, irregular shaped products, or inconsistent product handling.

Running at line speeds up to 900 m/min, the Videojet 3350 CO2 laser is the ultimate solution for high-quality marking on food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical packaging. Videojet SmartFocus™ technology helps reduce manual intervention.

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InteliJet HD 3, the latest innovation in piezo inkjet printing technology

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Shrink Sleeve Labeling Equipment, Shrink Tunnels, and Consumables

Incredible 600 DPI print quality in single-color, two-color, or full CMYK print capabilities. Reach speeds over 100 CPM on an intermittent packaging machine, with automated purge, wipe, and capping features that help reduce downtime significantly.

AFM’s shrink sleeve labeling equipment includes a complete line of automatic shrinksleeve labelers, tamper-evident banding equipment, steam tunnels, electric tunnels, and infrared tunnels.

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NOTARIS PLUS Labeler

Ensure Compliance: Buskro’s DLP Delivers RFID Labeling Solutions Labeling equipment plays a crucial role in product packaging and identification processes across various industries. By automating the application of labels, this machine increases efficiency, ensure consistency, and reduces labor costs.

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Buskro’s DLP combines RFID read, write, and verify capabilities with high-quality label printing in a compact solution. It ensures compliant, personalized labels at speed, meeting industry standards for traceability, while handling various label sizes & materials

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Pressure-Sensitive Labeling Equipment

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CTM Labeling Systems is an industry leader in manufacturing pressure-sensitive label applicators and systems. Our applicators and systems are engineered and manufactured under the same roof.

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Let us help solve your labeling challenges CTM Labeling Systems has been a trusted industry partner since 1991. Let us help you increase productivity and decrease downtime with our robust labeling solutions! We engineer in-house pre-printed label applicators as well as print-and-apply machines.

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Pressure-Sensitive Labeling for Primary and Secondary Packaging

Labeling & Coding for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Packaging

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EPI engineers and manufactures pressuresensitive labeling systems and applicators that apply primary, secondary, and reclosable labels to many types of packaging, including those for the most significant consumer brands in North America.

As a leading provider of high-quality labeling, coding, and marking systems, ID Technology designs, manufactures, and integrates custom solutions for virtually any primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.

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LABELING

Pressure-Sensitive Labeling Machinery For A Wide Variety Of Industries

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Custom Labeling Systems Designed To Save You Money

See Our Full Range of Labelers. Get Your Free Quote Today!

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We offer a wide variety of custom labeling systems for a wide array of products. These include Zero Downtime, Vertical Trunnion, Hugger Belts and Neck Labelers.

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LABELING

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Nita Acquires Shorewood Engineering!

The Original 100% Servo Uptime Creator

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We are super proud to add Shorewood to the Nita Group. 36 years of domestically manufactured Servo Rotary Technology married to Nita’s industry-leading, technologically advanced productivity software. This is going to be fun!

Designed to answer 1 question: What causes downtime? The most intuitive labeler on the planet offers In-Screen Tech Support, Parts Ordering, PM, How-To Videos, Self-Diagnosis, and an Ultra-Rapid Changeover System. It’s Not Just a Labeling Machine. It’s a Nita!

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Advanced Electronic Print and Apply Machines Nita has partnered with IMA/Phoenix to be a Master Distributor of their innovative, all-electric Print and Apply Labelers. In stock with 2-week lead times. These things are fantastic! Try the first one and you’ll never go back to what you had before.

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Shrink Sleeve Labelers, Tamper Evident Banders, and Shrink Tunnels We provide our machines and expertise to a wide array of industries, such as foods, beverage, pharmaceutical, beer, wine and spirits, household, and personal care. Featured here is the R-100 Shrink Labeler, moderately priced for speeds up to 80 bpm.

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Versatile Labeling Systems to Solve your Packaging Bottlenecks

24-7 High Speed Labeling Systems

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If speed, accuracy, and consistency are what you look for from your labeling systems: the newest line of labelers from Precision Automation are intuitive & easy to use for both simple, end-of-line labeling as well as print & apply shipping labels.

The ProLine zero downtime labeling system features four servo driven applicators designed to accommodate a wide variety of flat panel, oval or round containers at speeds in excess of 300ppm

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Pressure Sensitive Labeling Made Easy

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Engineering Labeling Solutions

The PSL Series range of pressure sensitive labelers was born from the same need as our shrink sleeve labelers - a need for fast, efficient, robustly built machines with Allen Bradley controls.

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At Universal Labeling Systems, it’s all we do. We are the premier designer of labeling machinery. Since 1984, ULS has been a leader in made-to-order labeling systems. No other manufacturer can lay claim to as many standard & custom labeling machines.

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WHEN IT COMES TO LABELING YOU ONLY NEED TO KNOW OUR NAME.

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From low volume table top models to high volume zero down time systems, our machines are designed, manufactured, and tested with one purpose in mind... you and your labeling needs

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Weber’s Model 4050B Electric Tamp-Blow Label Printer Applicator

The new Model 4050B is equipped with an electric actuator system that increases speed and delivers accurate labeling. Features a modular design for simplified maintenance and a 7” touch-screen for easy access to all parameters.

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From the leader in labeling comes the SLV3000 Sleeve Labeling System. Whether full or partial body or tamper neck bands, the SLV3000 can do it all. Sleeving offers 360 degree art to maximize your product branding with vibrant, head-turning graphics.

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Connect with More Suppliers PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions, including coding, labeling and printing equipment. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

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CONTROLS, SOFTWARE & COMPONENTS B&R Industrial Automation 770/772-0400 www.br-automation.com

office.us@br-automation.com

Alpharetta GA

B&R Industrial Automation, a member of the ABB Group, is bringing a new level of performance and flexibility to packaging machinery in response to the needs of consumer goods manufacturers. The B&R ecosystem offers a uniquely comprehensive portfolio of today’s most advanced automation technology – including machine vision, robotics, digital twin simulation, and mechatronic product transportation systems. Our team has the knowledge and experience to combine these technologies in a way that enables manufacturers to adapt to all types of unexpected changes without sacrificing productivity. This is the crucial ability – known as adaptive manufacturing – that CPG manufacturers can leverage to more efficiently handle the demands of direct-to-consumer and omnichannel business opportunities. Codian Robotics became a member of the ABB Group in 2020. The integration of Codian Robotics’ delta robots into the B&R portfolio has made it much easier for customers to implement high-speed pick-and place applications. The mechatronic solutions have proven to be a game changer, enabling mass customization down to batch size one, changeovers on the fly, and make-to-order instead of make-to-stock. This is the essence of adaptive manufacturing, machines that adapt to the products being made and packaged, rather than forcing products to conform to a rigidly sequential process. Adaptive manufacturing enables digital business strategies with the ability to deliver cost-effective, automated, make-to-order mass customization for the first time ever. Manufacturers can now offer personalized, even batchsize-one order fulfillment directly from the production line to the consumer.

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CONTROLS, SOFTWARE & COMPONENTS Encoder Products Company (800) 366-5412 www.encoder.com

sales@encoder.com

Sagle

At Encoder Products Company, we strive to serve you with expert service, quality products, and fast delivery. EPC specializes in encoders for motion feedback in industrial automation applications such as packaging, printing, labeling, vision systems, food and beverage, motor feedback, and more. We understand that each industrial automation application is different, and that you need encoders that fit the requirements of your applications. That’s why our encoders are highly configurable, offering a wide array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions up to 65,536 CPR. You’ll also get an industry-leading warranty, and fast delivery from Idaho, USA. We offer: • Our newest ield programma le high resolution linear measurement encoder, the TRP Tru-TracPro™ – an integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and pivot arm in one compact unit • Draw wire units with wire lengths up to meters • he original Accu CoderPro programma le encoders • Magnetic multi turn a solute encoders that operate in the a sence o power without gear trains or batteries • Ro ust mechanical housings or harsh operating environments with stainless steel and corrosion-resistant options • Magnetic encoder modules with sealing to P • emperature ranges rom C to C • Competitor cross re erencing and drop in ready Direct Replacement encoders • Custom engineering services or your custom motion eed ac needs EPC is SO certi ied and we design manu acture and assem le most of our encoders and accessories at our corporate headquarters in Idaho, USA. When you call EPC, you’ll talk to engineers and encoder experts who can help you find the right motion feedback for your application, and you’ll speak to them in under a minute! We look forward to your call today!

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CONTROLS, SOFTWARE & COMPONENTS Novanta Photonics (781) 266.5700 photonics@novanta.com www.novantaphotonics.com

Bedford MA

We design and manufacture mission-critical core laser components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance, enabling our customers to improve productivity, achieve breakthrough performance, and enhance people’s lives. Agility is key, modern converting, packaging, and labeling systems employ a laser system to keep pace with shifting market demands. If shorter runs, higher degrees of complexity, variations within a single run, and extreme tolerances are just some of the challenges you face today, then integrating a laser system may be the solution you are looking for. Laser systems also enable manufacturers to produce features that are impossible and/or impractical to cut, perforate, or score with a traditional system. A traditional mechanical process simply cannot match a digitally controlled laser processing system that is very adaptable, and capable of performing multiple processes often in a single pass. Unlike most mechanical systems, laser systems can be combined with other equipment to provide customized late-stage alterations, even to finished goods. Using advanced software technology and pin-point precision, laser systems enable zero-contact marking and coding, rapid prototyping, economical short runs, on-demand production, and full customization to support demanding customer needs. New to laser systems and/or interested in integrating a laser system? We offer unique application testing to determine the right system for your application. Our application labs are strategically located across the globe and are equipped with the latest laser processing and testing equipment and staffed with highly experienced laser processing engineers. Novanta is a trusted technology partner to medical and industrial OEMs, with deep proprietary expertise in photonics, vision, and precision motion technologies. The Photonics Group are globally recognized Novanta brands working together, helping OEMs, system architects and their customers realize productivity breakthroughs.

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CONTROLS, SOFTWARE & COMPONENTS SIKO Products Inc 734/426-3476 www.siko-global.com

sales.us@siko-global.com

Dexter MI

SIKO sums up six decades of experience in sensors and positioning systems. Building upon our core competence in length and rotation measurement technologies, we supply intelligent positioning systems. Made especially for highly flexible machines, our solutions effectively support machine operators at the size changeover. Our product portfolio includes mechanical and fieldbus position indicators as well as fully automated positioning drives. Three solutions - one supplier for effective size changeovers: 1. Mechanical indicators for low cost, reliable axis positioning. 2. Electronic indicators that monitor changeovers for verification. Offered with various interfaces like IO-Link, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, PowerLINK, CANopen. 3. Compact fieldbus actuators for precise fully automated positioning to shorten size changeover times. Also, offered with the above mentioned interfaces.

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CONTROLS, SOFTWARE & COMPONENTS SMC Corporation of America 800-762-7621 www.smcusa.com

sales@smcusa.com

Noblesville

SMC promotes advanced automation through automated control technology. SMC offers technology in pneumatic components such as actuators; cylinders; directional control valves; airline preparation equipment; chillers and dryers; vacuum components; static elimination products; fittings and tubing; electric actuators; grippers; pressure switches high purity chemical valves and fittings as well as process gas equipment. SMC’s global presence with manufacturing, sales and technical support in over 83 countries assures that continuity of products and service are maintained to support your global manufacturing requirements. With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high quality, highly reliable, CO2 reducing products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.

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CONTROLS, SOFTWARE & COMPONENTS Yaskawa America, Inc. 847/887-7000 www.yaskawa.com

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Waukegan

At Yaskawa, we help you explore what’s possible, and open new doors to opportunity. Rather than accepting the status quo, we invite you to wonder, “What if …?” And then we make it possible. That dedication to engineering and innovation is what makes us different. Our global expertise is unmatched and unquestioned, with 100+ Years of manufacturing excellence, 30 countries with sales, service, and manufacturing locations, and $4.5 billion in global sales per year. We provide both standard products and tailor-made solutions, all backed by proven quality and reliability. We continuously work to save you money, time, and energy because we believe your machine can always run faster, smoother, and more productively. From case packing to labeling, filling to palletizing, Yaskawa can increase pack rates, improve throughput, and simplify motion control to maximize the performance of your machine. Yaskawa AC Servo Systems come to a precise position with a speed and consistency that is unmatched in the industry. Connect our rotary, linear, and direct drive motors to an advanced Yaskawa machine controller to achieve SINGULAR CONTROL: the ability to manage robots, servos and drives with a single controller and familiar IEC 61131-3 programming. Over 600,000 Yaskawa Robots are at work worldwide, with 150+ models to choose from and the strength of decades of packaging application expertise. Yaskawa Motoman robots are successfully picking, packing, and palletizing a wide variety of food, beverage, and consumer products for global CPG leaders. Yaskawa AC Variable Frequency Drives cover every automation application need in the industrial plant, with power ranges from fractional HP to 16,000 HP and a legendary reputation for reliability and advanced technology. Our latest variable frequency drives provide simple motor setup with highly flexible network communications, embedded functional safety, no-power programming, and easy-to-use tools featuring mobile device connectivity with our DriveWizard® mobile app.

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Plenty of motion possibilities in a compact design

Next-level PC solutions for smart manufacturing

Automating machine components such as conveyors and adjustment axes often require control of compact, low-power motors. B&R’s new X20 Drives offer a cost and energy efficient solution that is perfect for these tasks.

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The 3200 series of Automation PCs and Panel PCs takes a major step in both processor performance and scalability. With the same form factor as the 3100 series, it allows for an easy transition to the new generation.

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Field Programmable Motion Feedback with the NEW TRP Tru-TracPro™

SIKO solutions for Quick Size Changeover

Announcing our newest all-in-one programmable encoder for precision motion feedback! This compact, wheeled encoder for linear measurement is perfect for use in packaging, printing, labeling, coding, marking, vision systems and more!

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Three solutions for effective size changeovers: - compact fieldbus actuators for fully automated positioning - electronic position indicators to monitor changeovers - mechanical indicators on the spindle

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Meeting Sustainable Automation Requirements

IntelliDrive™ Features New Permanent Magnet Drum Motor Technology

SMC provides the sustainable and energy efficient components to meet your automation requirements. From Air Preparation to Electric Actuation count on SMC to have the products to meet your needs. www.smcusa.com.

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Experience iCube Control™ with Yaskawa’s iC9200 Machine Controller Yaskawa’s iCube Control™ platform is centered around the iC9200 machine controller, a single controller for motion, logic, kinematics, safety, security, and more that is ready for any challenge you will face.

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The IntelliDrive™ Drum Motor, designed for 80,000 hours of continuous operation before maintenance, delivers 40% increased electrical efficiency, a wide range of belt speeds without loss of torque and has an increased electric motor lifespan.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Dorner Conveyors 262-367-7600 info@dorner.com www.dornerconveyors.com

Hartland WI

At Dorner, we specialize in revolutionizing packaging processes through innovative conveyance solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses. With a relentless commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of technological advancement, we have emerged as a trusted leader in the packaging industry. Who We Are Dorner is a forward-thinking provider of packaging conveyance solutions. Backed by years of expertise and a team of seasoned professionals, we understand the intricate demands of the packaging landscape in multiple and are dedicated to delivering unparalleled results for our clients. What We Offer Our comprehensive suite of automation solutions encompasses a wide range of applications, including but not limited to: • igh speed pac aging lines • Easy integration into palleti ing systems • Customi ed conveyor solutions • Advanced quality control systems hy Choose s Innovation: We stay ahead of the curve by constantly exploring new technologies and methodologies to optimize packaging processes and enhance efficiency. Customi ation Every solution we deliver is meticulously tailored to address the unique requirements and challenges o each client ensuring maximum effectiveness and ROI. Reliability: With a proven track record of success and a commitment to delivering results on time and within budget, we are a partner you can trust. Support: Our dedicated team of experts provides comprehensive support throughout every stage of the project, from initial consultation to ongoing maintenance and beyond.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING FlexLink Systems, Inc. 610/973-8200 www.flexlink.com

info.us@flexlink.com

Allentown PA

Factory automation solutions from FlexLink, a Coesia company, increase the overall efficiency of production by minimizing throughput time. Our standardized solutions have a strong impact on factory performance and capability to meet the labor challenges of today. Our solutions are reconfigurable, reusable and requires minimal maintenance with low power consumption. FlexLink’s team of experienced experts can propose customized solutions according to your needs. We deliver all sizes of projects – from simple part deliveries to large and complex turn-key solutions. Our approach is based on streamlining the material and information flows in a production process to maximize the value of the process and minimize all potential losses. Automated palletizing with FlexLink palletizers (RC10, RC12 and RI20) helps reduce the workload of your employees. Using robotic palletizing solutions enables you to achieve effective and sustainable benefits by fully automating physically demanding and time-consuming tasks. FlexLink serves a wide customer base, from local producers to global corporations, and from end-users to machine manufacturers. Our customers are lead players within the food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and electronics industries. Global support is provided by our operating units in 30 countries and a network of Strategic Partners. Our partner network is an important strategic element for FlexLink’s business model since our start in 1980, enabling us to enhance efficiency at factories in more than 60 countries. FlexLink is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. www.coesia.com

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Frazier & Son 936-494-4040 www.frazierandson.com

info@frazierandson.com

Conroe TX

For four generations, Frazier & Son has been manufacturing quality bucket elevators, incline conveyors and custom conveying systems. With a strong customer base in the food industry, our innovative designs provide custom solutions with a focus on sanitation and safety. A high-quality product, application knowledge and superior customer service has kept our customers coming back time and time again. Frazier & Son Bucket Elevators save valuable plant real estate with a minimal footprint. Our innovative design allows fragile products to be handled with minimal product degradation. Whether you are conveying finished goods to a packaging scale or searching for gentle conveying alternative within your production process, Frazier & Son’s bucket elevator can provide a safe, sanitary conveying solution. Frazier & Son offers the latest options such as safety interlocking switches, two-hand jog, stainless steel buckets and wet wash-down components. Frazier & Son Incline Conveyors feature robust stainless steel, sanitary construction with quick release fold-out side boards and a belt lifter system for fast tool-less washdown. Innovative design features include hinged belt guides, rollers and sideboards, a quick-release belt tensioner and belt lifters to raise the belt off of the frame. Carry-ways lift out without tools, and the conveyor’s cantilevered frame design along with the use of a welded-splice endless belt speeds the cleaning and sanitation process. Each Frazier & Son conveying system is custom designed and built to meet your specific project requirements. Additional equipment, such as transition chutes, vibratory feeders, storage hoppers and storage conveyors are also provided by Frazier & Son. Custom controls are available to integrate a variety of equipment. From concept drawings to installations, Frazier & Son utilizes our decades of experience in every conveying system we manufacture. Providing quality, sanitary bucket elevators and conveyors is what we at Frazier & Son have been perfecting throughout four generations. Let us show you how “We Convey Quality.”

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Intralox 888-419-2358 www.intralox.com

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New Orleans LA

Intralox is the leading conveyance solutions provider helping move the world’s most critical products. Our extensive portfolio of technologies and services enhances food safety, powers e-commerce, and solves challenges for industries ranging from food processing to industrial manufacturing to logistics and material handling. Our business model relies on direct collaborative partnerships rather than distributors. Serving and supplying directly provides you with distinct advantages, including: • • •

Extraordinary customer service ndustry speci ic expertise Faster innovation and implementation cycles

We partner with leading companies across the packaging industry to deliver innovative technology, reliable operations, and optimized line layouts. Whether you’re an equipment manufacturer or end user, you can benefit from our innovative products, comprehensive services, and unparalleled expertise. Intralox’s belt and equipment solutions for the packaging industry help you: • Optimi e line layouts or throughput and lexi ility • Future proo lines or lexi ility and sustaina ility • Standardi e elts equipment and components • Reduce product loss operating costs and downtime Our Pac er to Palleti er consists o three core acets Expertise Service and Technology. Our approach helps you fully integrate these areas in order to realize the best possible results, both now and in the future. By working with Intralox early in your project, you can achieve this and more with the right components and the right services before, during, and after installation— delivered on time, every time.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING mk North America, Inc. 860/769-5500 info@mknorthamerica.com www.mknorthamerica.com

Bloomfield CT

mk North America is a full-service conveyor company, offering mechanical solutions for all of your packaging and automation needs. Since 1988, mk has been manufacturing a wide variety of conveyor systems including: belt conveyors, flat top chain conveyors, plastic modular belt conveyors, timing belt conveyors, roller conveyors, and more. All of our conveyor models are available with our standard t-slot aluminum frames, and many models are also available in stainless steel. mk’s conveyor line is backed by the mk line of t-slot aluminum extrusions ideal for guards, workstations, carts, and so much more. This ensures that any accessories you buy from mk will be compatible, resulting in seamless integration on the factory floor; all while saving time and money. mk North America believes in offering not only a better product, but also a better solution. Our dedicated team of conveyor and automation experts will work with you to understand your unique application and related challenges. This partnership results in mk being able to deliver a topquality conveyor solution when you need it. All of our conveyors are built and tested in our Bloomfield, CT facility and shipped directly to you as completely assembled as possible. So, you can rest assured your conveyor system will be ready to go when it arrives. Whether you are looking for a single, one-off, conveyor or a complete conveyor system - remember the mk promise to provide a better product AND a better solution. We look forward to hearing from you and proving our excellence in conveyor system solutions on your next project.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Material Transfer & Storage 269/673-2125 materialtransfer.com

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Allegan MI

Material Transfer & Storage (MTS) is a leader in bulk material handling solutions, specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced bulk bag fillers, dischargers, conditioners, and fully customizable integrated systems. With over 35 years of application experience, MTS delivers unparalleled expertise and innovation to meet the unique needs of various industries, from food processing to chemical handling. Their integrated systems are designed to seamlessly fit into auxiliary processes, including feeding, conveying, mixing, blending, weighing, material storage, and more. These systems are built to ensure maximum efficiency and streamline operations, providing a cohesive solution that supports your entire production process. MTS’s commitment to excellence is evident in their ability to provide tailored solutions that optimize efficiency, safety, and performance for each customer. Whether it’s ensuring precision in material handling or integrating multiple systems for seamless operation, MTS goes above and beyond to deliver value and reliability. Choosing Material Transfer means partnering with a team that prioritizes your specific needs, offering custom-built solutions that align perfectly with your operational goals. Their proven track record in delivering successful projects, combined with industry-leading technology, makes them the ideal partner for any business seeking to enhance their bulk material handling processes. Let Material Transfer’s expertise and dedication guide your next project to success, providing the custom bulk material handling solutions your operation needs to thrive.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Modular Conveyor Express - MCE 844-293-2816 jpesicek@modularconveyor.com www.modularconveyor.com

Neenah WI

Build Your Best Conveyor Business Modular Conveyor Express (MCE) is the dedicated distributor network of Nercon. Selling exclusively through MCE Distributor Partners, MCE complete conveyor systems are designed by Nercon engineers and backed by Nercon quality standards. This network includes distributors located across the United States who are fully supported by an MCE team of conveyor experts able to understand and respond to the specific operational needs of the MCE distributor network on an individual basis. Conveyor Designed by Nercon Built to maximize productivity, MCE complete conveyor systems provide a significant competitive advantage to MCE distributors. Developed and designed by highly skilled Nercon engineers over countless hours of analysis and testing, MCE conveyors skip the costly start-up of a custom process and begin with a core of proven equipment making your projects more cost-effective and MCE’s turnaround time an advantage — 4 weeks! MCE’s conveyor systems are manufactured at Nercon’s production facility in Oconto, Wis., where Lean Manufacturing practices are employed to increase quality, identify any wasteful operations, and reduce unnecessary costs. As an industry leader in manufacturing conveyor systems and equipment, we are proud of the advanced technology and unparalleled quality our distributors can count on. Contact us at (844) 293-2816 to learn more about becoming a distributor of MCE. www.modularconveyor.com

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Morrison Container Handling Solutions 708/756-6660 www.morrison-chs.com

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Glenwood

Morrison Container Handling Solutions designs innovative packaging solutions that are all about your unique container handling needs. Innovation in the pursuit of greater line efficiencies has kept Morrison Container Handling Solutions the leading manufacturer of automated container handling equipment for over 53 years, all backed with expert design and Support Built In®. Utilizing a variety of our product lines to create custom integrated systems that solve container handling challenges, we approach every line with a unique opportunity to improve throughput and container handling prowess. In addition to being the leading manufacturer of timing screws in North America, we design a variety of automated equipment that address a variety of line related productivity issues from the perspective of your container. Our full line of products include: timing screws [feed screws], change parts, drive units, combiners, dividers, down bottle reject systems, denesters, stacking equipment, multi-packing equipment, ionized air rinsers, orienting machinery, custom solutions, and more. We know moving your containers efficiently is key to packaging success, so our automated solutions are designed to help reduce labor challenges, improve throughput, and bring more flexibility to your plant operations. Each machine is designed to accomplish specific production improvements to your unique location. We’re dedicated to supporting your success. Prior to arriving at your facility, your custom designed solution is tested by us and approved by you. From timing screws and change parts to fully custom designed solutions, you’ll experience Support Built In®. Leading the industry in fast service and expert follow up, when you work with Morrison, you’re working with a team of dedicated solution providers that are excited to enhance your plant productivity and container throughput. We look forward to being a partner in your productivity and designing your next container handling solution!

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Multi-Conveyor 800-236-7960 www.multi-conveyor.com

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Winneconne WI

We are a custom and standard conveyor manufacturer. Our products are multiple and unique. No one product defines Multi-Conveyor. We’ve designed and engineered some of the most simplistic to most revered conveyor solutions ever manufactured. The goal is to provide a more functional, affordable conveyor while maximizing productivity or saving essential floor space in the process. Our Designers and Engineers factor in safety, ease of use, maintenance, longevity, sanitation and agency compliance (as required) using quality components, making sure to meet or exceed your requirements. We bring technology driven operator-to-controls communications encompassing functional engineering designs; HMI interface and servos that provide faster, more efficient changeovers to feed various line packaging, case packing and pallet forming configurations. Adaptability to various shapes, weights and sizes allows flexibility to match our solutions to your products for increased throughput and future expansion. If this research is not done up front and a system is purchased on lowest initial cost, a poorly performing conveyor and extremely expensive retrofit could have you scrambling with interrupted production and a major headache in the process. When comparing conveyor systems, make sure they’re apples-to-apples. Don’t settle for anything less. Take the Multi-Conveyor challenge. Even if you’re satisfied with your existing conveyor supplier, let us quote your next project. Chances are, we’ve already built a system that’s similar to the project you’re working on right now - or made one pretty darn close. “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” - Benjamin Franklin

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Nercon Conveyor Systems 844/293-2814 marketing@nercon.com www.nerconconveyors.com

Neenah WI

Need to move a product up or down, side-to-side, accumulate, rotate, or turn it? Maybe need a quick changeover system or to maximize space on a production floor. Nercon is a conveyor systems manufacturer, providing solutions to consumer-packaged goods for snack, pet food, cheese, and candy industries since 1976. Our ProCore® brand serves a unique purpose in the Nercon conveyor product line. Developed by highly skilled engineers over countless hours of analysis and testing, ProCore® conveyors skip the costly start-up of a custom process and begin with a core of proven equipment making projects more cost-effective and turnaround time faster. The ProCore® conveyor family maximizes performance and minimizes downtime. Conveyor designs range from MatTop, belt, and TableTop, moving a variety of packaging. Built to maximize productivity, HydroCore® is Nercon’s sanitary and washdown conveyor system designed to withstand rigorous sanitation practices and daily hygienic procedures. HydroCore’s® hygienic designs disassemble, washdown, sanitize, and reassemble easily. Our uniquely innovative sanitary design is known for its versatility and durability, adding value across all product operations. As an industry leader in conveyor systems and equipment, we are proud of the advanced technology and unparalleled quality our customers can count on. Contact us at (844) 293-2814 or www.nerconconveyors.com to partner on your next project.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING New England Machinery 941/755-5550 www.neminc.com

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Bradenton FL

OUR STORY New England Machinery was founded in 1974 by a group of innovative packaging engineers. Today, 49 years later, we have thousands of machines worldwide on every continent. OUR CORE COMPETENCIES We build Automated Packaging Equipment for customers in the Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Personal Care, Household, Chemical Industries & more. We offer a highly adaptable product line to suit wide performance ranges and specific customer needs. Our product line includes: • nscram lers • Cappers • Orienters • idders • Pump Placers • Scoop Feeders • Retorquers • Pluggers • & More OUR KEY DIFFERENTIATORS • e provide well thought out & executed solutions • e uild relia le long lasting high quality machinery • e are designed uilt assem led tuned & tested in the SA • e support our customers with a nowledgea le parts & service team • e are committed to supporting every machine we have ever uilt O R E ENDED CAPAB ES As part of the Massman Companies, we provide packaging solutions from the beginning to the end of your line and everything in between. Here is a sampling of additional solutions we build. • Case Pac ers • Shrin rappers • iquid Fillers • Palleti ers • Shrin Bundlers • Drum ote Fillers • Pouch Fillers • Flow Meter Fillers • Conveyors & More

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Pack Air Inc. 920-727-3000 www.packairinc.com

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Neenah WI

For over 40 years, Pack Air has been providing customized conveying solutions to a variety of manufacturing markets. But, why should you consider a custom solution verse something you can order online or out of a catalog? It’s because custom solutions are tailored to your needs. You’re reading this because you have a production problem affecting your efficiency, outputs, and end customers. For some time, you’ve been tolerating this problem or maybe making several modifications to remedy the situation. It seems like it’s to a point where something must change within the production line to stabilize or increase efficiency. However, the part no one wants to go through is…searching for a conveyor partner. Lucky for you, Pack Air’s whole business model revolves around solving your production problems through Innovative Conveying Solutions based on your needs and requirements. So, there’s no need to keep searching for a supplier because Pack Air’s custom conveyors are the right fit the first time. Every project that comes to us is carefully handled during our application meeting. We thoroughly review your product, rates, layout, environment, and other variables to offer the best overall solution. Using this approach allows Pack Air to not only design our systems for your current needs but also allows us to design flexibility into our systems for your needs tomorrow. Pack Air equipment is engineered with an eye on safety, optimizing production, controlling costs, and solving your manufacturing problems using Innovative Conveying Solutions. When Pack Air accepts an order from our customers, we promise to deliver a reliable and efficient system as requested. Therefore, we believe we do not succeed until you and your end customer do. Simply said, custom conveying solutions should ultimately be your first choice because they benefit you and your end customer in the long run. Connect with the custom conveying professionals today!

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING PFlow Industries 414/352-9000 www.pflow.com

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Milwaukee WI

WE DO THE HEAVY LIFTING! Since 1977, PFlow has been at the forefront of the vertical reciprocating (VRC) industry, delivering over 20,000 units installed worldwide. By choosing PFlow, you benefit from custom-engineered VRCs designed to enhance safety and efficiency in your operations, whether for interior or exterior use. Our range of package-handling lifts is tailored to meet your specific needs. For instance, the B Series and DB Series lifts are engineered for effortless installation and maintenance, making them perfect for moving boxes, totes, cartons, and other materials quickly and efficiently between levels. This means less downtime and increased productivity for your business. The DB Series lifts excel in high-speed, automated environments, offering smooth acceleration and deceleration. They serve as a space-efficient alternative to traditional conveyors, reducing energy costs with their quiet, counterweighted mechanisms. With options for high-speed variable frequency or Servo drive packages, you can select a solution that perfectly fits your operation. For those needing higher speeds and lifting capacities, our M Series 2-Post mechanical lift can handle loads up to 10,000 lbs at an impressive 400 feet-per-minute vertical travel. This makes it an ideal choice for highcapacity, high-cycle automated systems, ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently. As an industry leader, PFlow prioritizes your safety and productivity with robust lifting solutions designed to withstand even the toughest conditions. Our continuous innovation in safety and efficiency features keeps your facility running optimally while ensuring worker safety, all in compliance with ASME B20.1 safety standards. Contact us today to discover how a PFlow VRC can streamline your packaging operations and boost your overall efficiency.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Ryson International, Inc. 757/898-1530 www.ryson.com

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Yorktown VA

Ryson Spiral Conveyors 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, wet environment and freezer versions. Mass Flow Spirals handle full and empty bottles, cans and jars in mass up to 2,000 units per minute. Available in 4 different slat widths ranging from 6” to 20”. Narrow Trak Spirals are super compact and designed to handle smaller loads. Our 6” and 9” wide nesting slats can end-transfer small cartons and packages or side-transfer small bottles and containers in a single file or in mass at speeds in excess of 220 FPM. Ryson’s Bucket Elevators combine vertical and horizontal transportation of bulk materials in one integral unit. Our Bucket Elevators are designed for gentle handling and well-suited to transport a broad range of bulk products. They are completely enclosed with overlapping pivoting buckets, that prevent spillage and helps mitigate foreign debris. They can be configured with multiple inlets or outlets that can be controlled individually. Available in three standard bucket sizes, yielding capacities up to 300, 700 or 1,800 cubic feet per hour. They can also be delivered in powder-coated carbon-steel, or stainless-steel for wet environments. All Ryson equipment is modular and built to order. No matter the application, the Ryson team is up to the challenge of finding solutions for your conveying needs. For application assistance or more information, give us a call or visit www.ryson.com.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Septimatech Group Inc. 5197467463 www.septimatech.com

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Waterloo ON

Septimatech is a global supplier of Machine & Line changeover solutions. For over 30 Years Septimatech has provided changeover and bottle handling solutions to improve packaging Machine & Line performance, reducing changeover time and increasing throughput. Just some of the changeover and line improvement solutions Septimatech offers are: - Change Parts for filling, capping, and labelling machinery - Feed Screws (for sequencing, timing, orientating, grouping, and more) - Feed Screw Drive Units - 5S Change Part Storage Carts - Easy Changeover Parts Carts - Cap Handling Change Parts - Bottle Inverting solutions - Easy Adjust Guide Rails® - Adjustable Wheel Bend Corner Guide Rails - Adjustable Cap Tracks / Chutes - Automated Guide Rail Adjustment - Multi-Lane Guide Rail Adjustment System - Bottle Stops - Down Bottle Reject systems We employ cutting edge, advanced technology, invest in our number one asset, our People, and understand our customer’s pain points. We build a competitive advantage into our products and services for our Customers and strive to develop a beneficial partnership approach to our projects. We use state-of-the-art technology in measuring equipment, 3D CAD, 5-axis CNC-machines, 3D printers, 3D scanners, in-house testing, 3D simulations, and installation equipment. With every changeover product Septimatech supplies, Customer centric service, support, and project management of your order is our commitment to you. Productivity Made EASY.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING Span Tech Conveyors 270.651.9166 info@spantechllc.com www.spantechconveyors.com

Glasgow KY

Welcome to Span Tech, where innovation meets efficiency in material handling solutions. With decades of experience, we have been at the forefront of revolutionizing conveyor systems, offering cutting-edge technologies that optimize your production processes. At Span Tech, we understand the critical role that conveyors play in the seamless flow of materials within your operations. Whether you’re in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, or any other industry, our versatile conveyor solutions are tailored to meet your unique needs. Experience the difference with Span Tech conveyors and discover how we can help you elevate your operations to new heights. Let us be your trusted partner in material handling solutions.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC. 847/459-9500 www.ustsubaki.com

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U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art power transmission and motion control products and is a global leader in roller and conveyor chain production. U.S. Tsubaki is the largest global subsidiary of Japan’s Tsubakimoto Chain Company which was founded in 1917. Today, U.S. Tsubaki products are marketed in over 70 countries. Its corporate headquarter and main distribution warehouse are just outside of Chicago in Wheeling, IL and it has full manufacturing facilities in Holyoke, MA, Sandusky, OH and Milwaukee, WI. In addition to this it has service centers strategically located in Rialto, CA; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA. The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. An intense focus on research and development, along with constant modernization of its production facilities are among the key components in Tsubaki’s ability to successfully meet the ever-changing needs of the marketplace. Tsubaki has a wide variety of standard roller chains and attachment chains that cater to the Packaging Industry applications. It also offers a multitude of specialty chains such as corrosion resistant Neptune® chain, lube-free Lambda® chain, vacuum wrapper chain, thermoforming chain, Gripper® chain and Titan® series chain for high-speed operations. Tsubaki’s Made-to-Order capabilities allow for custom engineering of chains and attachments specific to your operation to ensure optimal performance.

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CONVEYING, FEEDING & HANDLING VDG (Van der Graaf) (888) 326-1476 www.vandergraaf.com

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Shelby Township MI

VDG is the world’s leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for belt conveyors, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and longevity. VDG adheres to a simple principle: provide reliable conveyor belt drive solutions to the material handling and food processing industries through innovation, continuous research and development, and precision manufacturing. Manufacturing in-house in the USA and Canada since 1985, using cutting-edge production technology and automation, VDG ensures product quality, short lead times, and after-sales service. The VDG Drum Motor is a one-component conveyor drive that has all drive components enclosed inside the drive drum, increasing mechanical and electrical efficiency, optimizing space, and promoting operator safety. Designed for 80,000 hours of continuous operation before maintenance, VDG Drum Motors reduce maintenance and operational costs and increase productivity. VDG Drum Motors are available in a range of diameter sizes, belt speeds, horsepower, and industry-specific options and features to suit various belt conveyor applications. VDG’s patented IronGrip™ lagging increases the durability and lifespan of the lagging and the conveyor belt. The IronGrip™ lagging system consists of symmetrically welded steel bars on the outside of the drum with vulcanized rubber lagging inserts between the steel bars. IronGrip™ lagging eliminates uneven belt wear, improves belt tracking, increases belt traction by 40%, and has 5 times longer service life compared to standard lagging. SSV Series Drum Motors, designed specifically for food processing and handling belt conveyor applications, drive modular, wire mesh, and monolithic conveyor belts without using sprockets. The belt profile is either machined directly on the drive drum or on an exchangeable profiled sleeve (SSV-XP). SSV Drum Motors feature an IP69K-rated sealing system, withstand up to 3,000 psi washdown pressure, and eliminate crevices that trap food by-products and bacterial harborage, reducing washdown time and water usage by 50%. Belt profiles are available for all major belt manufacturers.

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NEW Draper Z Incline Conveyor Designed with a Purpose® Nercon’s NEW Draper Z Incline conveyor is designed to reduce time consumed by changeovers and to provide the elevation changes needed to get products to the next production stage. And there’s another key benefit too: The Draper frees up floor space for forklift aisles, walkways, and other purposes. How It Works: The Draper’s second belt drapes gently over products of many sizes and primary packaging types, keeping the product correctly oriented as it moves forward on the incline or declines on its way to the next production step.

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When it comes to a compact layout, the curves are decisive: the smaller the radius the better. With a width of only 330 mm, the new 180° curve makes ACOPOStrak the most compact track system on the market.

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Dorner’s packaging conveyors are ideal for any application. Our solutions can help control product flow with the ability to merge, divert, and route. Dorner’s conveyors feature low profile framing that allows them to run in and through other machines.

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Accumulation Tables

Innovative Packer to Palletizer Belt Technology DTM Packaging, a Massman Company, offers durable and efficient accumulation tables engineered to optimize product flow. Designed for seamless handling, our accumulation tables enhance productivity and ensure smooth operations.

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Launch products in new package formats, upgrade your existing plants, handle new and existing products on the same line, and maintain high-quality product conveyance with Intralox’s innovative belting solutions.

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Revolutionize case package handling to optimize your line layouts

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The ARB Multilane Divider is an ultracompact and robust switching and merging solution, supporting multiple infeeds or multiple outfeeds, and can handle packages of various sizes at high speeds.

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mk North America: Leading Conveyor Solutions for Every Industry Need mk North America designs and manufactures a variety of conveyor systems. mk offers reliable, customizable systems for packaging and material handling, enhancing productivity and efficiency for their customers.

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Our new series of Dynamic Accumulators are optimized for running flexible packages! With four footprint options, speeds up to 200 feet per minute, and over 600 feet of accumulation, our DYNACs can support a wide variety of package sizes, shapes, and materials.

NEW! V-Guided Low Profile Conveyor Fit almost anywhere! V-guided belts are available in a width of 6”, 8”, 12”, 18”, and 24” and a maximum of 15 feet in length. Ideal for integration with full conveyor systems.

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From a napkin drawing to fully engineered, operational equipment. We’ll maximize productivity, minimize floor space & provide electrical OEM communications. Immediate solutions designed for future expansion. Learn more. Call today: 1-800-236-7960

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The accumulation of products during downstream equipment shutdown is critical to overall production efficiency. Nercon’s Re-Flow Accumulation Table utilizes a small footprint and is adaptable to meet accumulation.

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Built to maximize productivity, HydroCore® is our sanitary and washdown conveyor systems designed to withstand rigorous sanitation practices and daily hygienic procedures. HydroCore’s® hygienic designs disassemble, washdown, sanitize, and reassemble easily.

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Our full line of Adjustable Conveyor Guide Rail helps dramatically reduce your changeover process when running different-sized products on the same line. Connect with us to integrate Quick Adjustable Conveyor Guide Rails on your new or existing conveyor today.

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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH | SPAN TECH SPIRAL 2.0 Span Tech Conveyors, is proud to announce the launch of its new Spiral Conveyor Design, a more cost-effective breakthrough in vertical product handling that promises to revolutionize industries reliant on efficient, space-saving solutions.

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A Vertical Conveyor from Ryson needs less floor space than conventional incline conveyors and are also faster and more reliable than any elevator or lift. Central to its low maintenance design is our proprietary slat-type belts with efficient rolling friction.

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Boost productivity with Tsubaki’s Titan® Chain. Designed with robust materials and low-friction pins, Titan® Chain offers superior fatigue strength and enhanced wear life for high-speed, harsh environments that outlast the competition.

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Tsubaki’s Lambda® Chain offers long-lasting, lubrication-free performance, reducing unnecessary maintenance and costs. Enhanced with food-grade lubricant, it delivers improved wear life and stability, making it ideal for demanding environments.

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The VDG Drum Motor has all drive components enclosed inside the drum, designed for 80,000 hours of continuous operation before maintenance, increasing mechanical and electrical efficiency, optimizing space, and reducing operating and maintenance costs.

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Maximize production and efficiency with DOUBLE PLUS® Chain from Tsubaki. Its patented design improves performance in conveying and accumulating lines, helping you save on labor costs while driving real results. Start optimizing today!

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Eriez Feeders Conveyors & Screeners for Every Application Looking to feed, convey, meter or screen a product? Start with Eriez’ line of Electromagnetic and Mechanical Feeders, designed for everything from aggregates and bulk ingredients to fine fluffy or sticky powders.

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Increase efficiency on your production line with our feed screws, change parts, drive units, denesters, combiners and dividers, stacking and multi-packing equipment and more! We custom design machines that reduce labor and increase flexibility.

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Discover tailored material handling solutions that deliver fast and safe lifting to 10,000 lbs at speeds up to 400 FPM! Perfect for any material lifting application including highspeed, high-cycle, or automated operations. www.pflow.com

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New England Machinery builds a full line of Unscramblers to sort, organize, orient and deliver containers into a single, upright and orderly fashion, right onto your line. Let NEM help you maximize your production line efficiency.

PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions, including conveying, feeding and handling. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING All-Fill, Inc. 610-524-7350 www.All-Fill.com

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Exton PA

All-Fill, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery, dedicated to creating straightforward and efficient designs to help customers meet their growing demands with precision and efficiency. Our machines are available as standalone units or can be a fully integrated system, offering an ideal combination of accuracy, speed, and versatility. With a legacy of over 50 years, All-Fill consistently engineers packaging equipment with customer needs in mind, delivering reliable solutions that require minimal setup, maintenance, and operator intervention. By designing and manufacturing all machinery in-house, All-Fill ensures the use of the highest quality materials and components to consistently enhance overall performance. Our equipment offerings include auger fillers, vibratory fillers, cup fillers, piston fillers, checkweighers, vertical form fill & seal baggers, labelers, bottle unscramblers, and capping machines. Featuring user-friendly designs, our machines allow for minimal downtime during changeovers. We provide solutions that boost packaging efficiency for a wide variety of consumer products, including dry foods, snack foods, coffees and teas, cosmetics, fruits and nuts, grains and seeds, spices, pharmaceuticals, powdered foods, flours, training and health supplements, household cleaners and detergents, dressings, sauces, and viscous foods. Additionally, we offer solutions for large-scale industrial products, in the agricultural, building supplies, and automotive industries. All-Fill, Inc. is headquartered just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To better support our customers in the Western United States, we recently established a satellite facility in Phoenix, Arizona, serving as a sales and service center. We are more committed than ever to being the single source for all your packaging machinery solutions. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, All-Fill, Inc. is ready to discuss your needs. Reach out to learn more about how All-Fill can enhance your packaging processes. Our team of experts and engineers are ready to assist you. Please visit www.All-Fill.com to learn more about our equipment offerings.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Aurora Packaging Systems, Inc 716-955-0535 info@auroorapackagingsystems.com www.aurorapackagingsystems.com

Lackawanna NY

Aurora Elite™ & Aurora™ Semi & Fully Automatic Filling Systems The perfect choice for filling a variety of product types, sizes and packages in a fully automatic and integrated system. The Aurora Elite™ and Aurora™ semi & fully automatic systems are reliable, easy to use and maintain. With sanitary lobe or gear pump options allowing for a gentle and precise filling across a wide range of products. No drip precision nozzle technology can accommodate thin water like, foamy, thick and stringy products. Turnkey The Process to Pallet Advantage Aurora Packaging Systems, Inc. fully understands the time pressures on packaging operations in the modern production era of accomplishing more with ever dwindling engineering and staff resources. Aurora Packaging Systems, Inc. will handle the line layout, equipment specifications and purchase, filling system manufacturing, equipment integration and commissioning/training for your complete single source approach turnkey product packaging line.

Experience solutions without compromise, the Aurora Packaging Systems, Inc advantage!

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING BellatRx Inc. 514-630-0939 www.bellatrx.com

info@bellatrx.com

Montreal, Quebec

BellatRx is a leading manufacturer specializing in developing, producing, distributing, and servicing Complete Packaging Lines, Filling, Capping, Labeling, Inspection, and Recovery systems that focus on Rigid Containers. Our core competency lies in creating and manufacturing cutting-edge equipment tailored to your needs for a comprehensive operation. Here at BellatRx, our packaging lines are crafted to meet a wide range of packaging needs, from small batch runs to large high-speed operations. We prioritize speed, efficiency, flexibility, and ease of changeover in our line designs. Serving various industries like food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, biotech, nutraceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, and personal care, we cater to solid products, liquids, and powders. Our commitment at BellatRx is to exceed expectations by providing customers with an exceptional experience. This stems from our expertise in application analysis, innovative engineering designs, product development, project management, on-time deliveries, installations, startup assistance, training, and ongoing support. By incorporating the latest automation technologies, BellatRx produces packaging machines known for their user-friendly operation, easy setup, and exceptional after-sales service, including augmented reality remote assistance. We are dedicated to enhancing our product offerings through continual investments in our workforce, research and development, and facilities, ensuring customers receive superior support, prompt service, and outstanding value. Our goal is to consistently deliver an exceptional experience that goes “beyond expectations”.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING BW Packaging (314) 862-8000 www.bwpackaging.com

connect@bwpackaging.com

St. Louis MO

Since 1885, Barry-Wehmiller – a $3.5 billion global supplier of manufacturing equipment – has been a trusted packaging partner to companies worldwide. Today, BW Packaging is Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery group, which offers a comprehensive range of filling, closing, labeling, end-of-line and line integration solutions. Comprised of three divisions – BW Filling & Closing, BW Flexible Systems and BW Integrated Systems – BW Packaging has a global footprint that spans 25 countries. BW Packaging is distinguished by its commitment to the performance of its products, integration services, sustainable offerings and lifetime support for every solution. BW Filling & Closing is best known for its portfolio of leading food and beverage packaging machine brands including Pneumatic Scale, Mateer and Hema fillers; Angelus and Continental/Closetech seamers; Arcil formfill-seal (FFS) lines; Dairy Pack fill-seal (FS) lines; and fill seal (FS) lines; Pneumatic Scale cappers and Burt labelers; as well as Zepf Solutions for change parts, container handling, and storage solutions. BW Flexible Systems creates flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products by bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted and innovative brands, including Hayssen vertical form/fill/seal and horizontal flow wrap machines, SYMACH palletizers and Thiele bag filling and sealing machines. BW Integrated Systems is a global manufacturer of labeling, end-of-line and integrated packaging solutions. Its portfolio is comprised of several recognizable machine brands including Accraply, Harland, Sleevit and Trine labeling; Stanford converting machines; Ambec conveying systems; Fleetwood can end handling and conveyance systems, Goldco and Stact palletizing and depalletizing solutions; Nigrelli cartoning and case packing; and SWF case and tray formers and erectors. Built upon 50 acquisitions of some of the world’s most trusted OEM brands, BW Packaging is the leading provider of people-focused packaging solutions. To learn more, visit bwpackaging.com.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Chase-Logeman Corporation 336.665.0754 www.chaselogeman.com

info@chaselogeman.com

Greensboro NC

For over 60 years, Chase-Logeman Corporation has been a trusted leader in manufacturing precision monoblock-style filling, capping, and closing equipment. Our machines are engineered to meet the most rigorous industry standards and applications. With deep expertise across multiple sectors, Chase-Logeman specializes in handling a wide range of fill volumes—from microliters to 125ml—and accommodates virtually any container shape or size. Whether pencilthin tubes, flat jars, tall vials, or uniquely shaped containers, we have the knowledge and experience to efficiently fill and close your specific components. Every Chase-Logeman machine is meticulously designed and assembled at our Greensboro, North Carolina facility, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. Each system is built around a robust Allen Bradley PLC, offering a wide array of control and performance options, custom-tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. Partner with Chase-Logeman for innovative, reliable fill-finish automation solutions.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING DTM Packaging, a Massman Company 781/749-1866 www.dtmpackaging.com

sales@dtmpackaging.com

Hingham MA

OVERVIEW DTM Packaging, a Massman Company, specializes in manufacturing and remanufacturing of packaging equipment for entire bottling lines. Located outside of Boston, DTM provides everything from one piece of equipment to an entire packaging line, utilizing their own equipment, or by leveraging their partnerships to supply best-in-class new and pre-owned machinery. If you are searching for custom equipment or an entire line, DTM can provide the support, equipment and integration you need. SOLUTIONS DTM’s flagship product is their Purefil line of walking beam flow meter fillers. Purefil is available as an indexing intermittent motion or continuous motion machine. The Purefil is highly accurate, fast and adaptable to meet the most stringent filling requirements. Purefil filling technologies also include time pressure, gear pump, and pressure overflow filling. In addition to the Purefil, DTM is the exclusive agent in the USA and Canada for Ronchi Fillers and Cappers. So no matter your filling, pump capping, or trigger capping need DTM has a solution. Some of DTM other product offerings include: • Conveyors • Puc ers and Depuc ers • Accumulation a les • Cap Feeders • Cap Elevators • Filling and Capping Mono loc s • Full ine ntegration • Medical Device Custom Automation EXTENDED CAPABILITES As part of the Massman Companies, we provide packaging solutions from the beginning to the end of your line and everything in between. Here is a sampling of additional solutions we build. • Case Pac ers • nscram lers • Drum ote Fillers • Palleti ers • Cappers • Shrin rappers • Pouch Fillers • Orienters • Shrin Bundlers & More

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Enercon Industries 262/255-6070 rschuelke@enerconmail.com www.enerconind.com/sealing

Germantown WI

Induction Cap Sealers for Freshness, Leak Prevention & Tamper Evidence + Why Packagers Use Induction Cap Sealing Enercon’s induction cap sealing technology reliably creates hermetic seals to prevent leaks, provide tamper evidence, extend shelf life, deter pilferage and preserve product freshness for retail, OTC and e-commerce packaging. With industry leading application expertise, equipment design, and support, Enercon makes implementing induction sealing simple. Our application engineers will recommend the best power supply and sealing head for your specific product, cap and container to ensure you will always Achieve a Perfect Seal™. + Cap Sealer Designs for Efficiency & Reliability Enercon’s efficient power supplies and innovative sealing heads ensure reliable induction sealing for various products, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, beverages, cosmetics, and personal care items. The Super Seal™ Jr. is ideal for sealing containers one at a time, while the Super Seal™ offers continuous line sealing with advanced features like stalled container detection, rejection control, fault information, and a menu-driven interface. + Newest Sealers: Super Seal™ Pro and Super Seal™ Max For higher speed lines, Enercon offers the Super Seal™ Pro and the new Super Seal™ Max.™ These sealers easily guide packagers through set-up, operation and troubleshooting. Integrated remote monitoring and control, along with a USB port to download critical data makes these sealers the most advanced on the market today. + Achieve a Perfect Seal™ with Enercon Whether you are new to induction sealing or a packaging industry veteran, you will appreciate the application expertise provided to Enercon customers around the world. We offer quick start guides, application infographics, free webinars, training, and 24/7 service.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING HIGH TEK USA 800.504.7120 www.hightekusa.com

Sales@HighTekUSA.com

Sacramento CA

High Tek USA offers automated weighing and packaging equipment with 24/7 technical support and an emergency service parts team to ensure minimal downtime. Our trusted brand serves leading food packaging companies across the industry. With a state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Northern California, we are recognized as the premier custom manufacturer of weighing and packaging machines worldwide. Discover the assurance of partnering with a leading food equipment manufacturer. High Tek USA delivers impeccable packaging solutions for a diverse range of food products, from bulk goods to the most delicate and exquisite items, including: • Ba ed oods • Bul Foods • Cheese • Chips er y & Snac s • Co ee • Candy Chocolate & ummies • Fresh Fro en Foods • Fruit & Vegeta les • Meat & Poultry • Nuts & rail Mix • Pet Foods & reats • Potato Products • Pharmaceuticals • Salads Spring Mix & Spinach Our commitment to customer service is unwavering, with 24/7 technical support and emergency assistance available globally. To minimize downtime, we maintain a comprehensive inventory of replacement parts and ensure our service personnel are rigorously trained and certified. Additionally, we specialize in selling refurbished ISHIDA scales and have a wide variety in stock to meet your operational needs.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Ideal Pase, a Massman Company 608/241-1118 www.idealpakpase.com

sales@ideal-pak.com

Madison WI

OVERVIEW Ideal Pase, a Massman Company, is a leading provider of high accuracy filling and packaging solutions. Having over 50 years of customized liquid filling and packaging machinery experience, we provide cost-effective, flexible, and reliable production capacity. The lifetime machine service and spare part offerings make Ideal Pase a leader in providing liquid filling and packaging machinery solutions to companies large and small in the paint & coatings, chemical, lubricant and food & beverage industries. SOLUTIONS Liquid Fillers: Ideal Pase builds Liquid Fillers for most products, container sizes, batch sizes, fill speeds and budgets. We offer semi-automated portable fillers to fully automated in-line fillers that fill any product in containers ranging from small to large bottles, pails, drums & totes. We also offer net-weight, volumetric flow meter, overflow, piston, and gear pump fillers. Container Handlers: Ideal Pase builds an array of container handling solutions including a Semi-Automatic Depalletizer to sweep empty containers from a pallet to the filling line; and an Automatic Pail Denester that continuously feeds empty pails into your filling line without an operator pulling pails apart. Lid Placers, Closers & Automatic Sealers: Ideal Pase manufactures closing machines that seal friction and press-on lids in a wide range of container sizes and lid types. EXTENDED CAPABILITES As part of the Massman Companies, we provide packaging solutions from the beginning to the end of your line and everything in between. Here is a sampling of additional solutions we build. • Case Pac ers • nscram lers • Flow Meter Fillers • Palleti ers • Cappers • Shrin rappers • Pouch Fillers • Orienters • Shrin Bundlers & More

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING JBT Bevcorp 440/954-3500 www.bevcorp.com

eas1.sales@jbtc.com

Eastlake OH

Bevcorp is a full-service provider of packaging equipment and parts for the beverage industry. We provide rotary bottle and can filling equipment, MicroBlend blending systems, seamers, cappers and container handling parts. Bevcorp now offers the industry’s most advanced filling system, the REVolution™ EV Filler with its industry-leading ease of use, maintenance and sustainability features. We have been servicing customers in the carbonated soft drink, beer, water, juice, energy drink and non-carbonated beverage industries since 1992. We are dedicated to supplying the beverage industry with high-speed rotary filling equipment. We offer new and rebuilt beverage can and bottle fillers with fill rates up to 2,200 cans and 1,800 bottles per minute. We manufacture both electronic volumetric and mechanical rotary filling equipment. Bevcorp’s Blending Division manufactures MicroBlend blending systems, including the industry-best MicrO2 Blender, and services a variety of other systems. The JBT Bevcorp MicrO2 Blender delivers the industry’s lowest dissolved oxygen levels, often 10x lower than the competition. It also delivers faster speeds, less foaming and allows filling at warmer temperatures. Other products and services include Bevcorp’s in-line carbonator, CSD, hot fill and non-carbonated blenders, including our new Micro2 Advantage Series Blender, replacement parts and 24-hour service and support. Bevcorp also re-engineers sells new, refurbishes used and services Angelus seamers; restoring them to better-than-original performance. Bevcorp also sells and installs seamer quick-change handling parts that save hundreds of thousands of dollars per year and also eliminates most post-installation adjustments. NEW: Bevcorp now services Alcoa/CSI cappers with emergency 24hour service. Our technicians collectively have more than 100 years of experience in servicing your cappers, including trials and setup for new containers/caps.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING PDC International Corp. 203/853-1516 www.pdc-corp.com

sales@pdc-corp.com

Norwalk CT

PDC International, founded in 1968, leads the industry in Shrink Sleeve Labeling technology. Our mission: to engineer, build and install the most robust, and most efficient, shrink sleeve labeling systems, as well as Tamper Evident Banding Equipment and high-performing shrink tunnels, for market-leading companies worldwide. PDC offers consumer products companies, and leading contract packers, a Total Sleeving Solution. Programs begin with package analysis and material recommendations, followed by testing and prototyping, system layout and integration, and documentation. PDC’s technical support team has been praised by some of the most prominent names in consumer products. (Go to www.pdc-corp.com/customers to read 25 of them!) PDC is known worldwide for its full body shrink sleeve labelers, which conform to every container curve, enabling decoration of the widest range of shapes – from top to bottom and 360 degrees. Our sister company, PDC Europe, headquartered in Montdidier, France, manufactures similar systems, as well as stretch sleeve applicators. All PDC machines use a unique blade system that is proprietary to PDC. PDC Blades last Months, not Days. This rugged, heavy-service assembly is a longer-lived alternative to the “spinning knives” that are standard in competitors’ equipment. PDC is totally vertically integrated, including engineering, machining, sheet metal, welding, and programming, . By managing every facet of manufacturing, we deliver the combination of responsiveness, quality, and agility our customers need to execute successful roll outs, produce high volumes on schedule, and maintain their competitive advantage. We machine all components in Connecticut, and use off-the-shelf, readily available replacement parts, to maximize uptime and provide ultimate productivity.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Pneumatic Scale Angelus 800/992-0491 www.PSAngelus.com

sales@psangelus.com

Stow OH

Pneumatic Scale Angelus is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of packaging solutions for wet and dry filling, capping, can seaming, and labeling applications, as well as versatile container handling systems from Zepf Solutions. We design innovative equipment, using the most advanced technologies, to the unique specifications of our customers. Since 1895, our solutions have set the standard in the Food, Beverage, Craft Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Household and Personal Care industries, and are supported by a global Service and Aftermarket network with the most robust offering of change parts and pre-owned/rebuilt solutions in the industry. INNOVATION & EXPERTISE As one of five Barry-Wehmiller businesses of BW Packaging and through our diverse but complementary capabilities, PSA and our sister companies provide everything from standalone machines to fully-integrated packaging lines. We serve as trusted advisors to our customers, offering products with leading-edge technology, backed by expert service technicians capable of supporting every machine manufactured since our inception. FLAGSHIP BRANDS PSA has earned its reputation as a leader in the design and manufacture of packaging machinery by leveraging the strengths of the most trusted and innovative brands: Angelus, Burt, Continental / Closetech, Mateer, Pneumatic Scale, and Zepf Solutions. CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP As a member of the Barry-Wehmiller family, PSA strives to send our associates home each day with a sense of fulfillment. We strive to be a company people enjoy working for, doing business with, investing in, and having as part of their communities. As our Chairman Bob Chapman says, “We measure success by the way we touch the lives of people.”

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Serac Inc 630/510-9343 www.serac-group.com

Info@serac-usa.com

Carol Stream

In the rapidly evolving world of packaging technologies, Serac stands at the forefront, offering innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the food and non-food liquid industries. Located outside of Chicago, we are deeply committed to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of rigid packaging processes. Our focus is on three critical areas: elevating hygiene standards, ensuring operational safety, and significantly reducing wastage. By addressing these key aspects, our goal is to positively impact your bottom line, enabling your business to achieve its utmost capacity. Our local presence has allowed us to assist countless customers, providing them with customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Whether you’re dealing with food or non-food liquids, Serac’s expertise can help streamline your operations, minimize environmental impact, and ensure the safety and integrity of your products. We’re passionate about driving the future of packaging technology and are eager to share our insights and innovations with you. In addition, we introduce to our portfolio the Linea XS, your ultimate solution for efficient and reliable cup filling in a compact design that allows for easy installation and integration. Maintenance is hassle-free, and hygiene is prioritized with advanced decontamination options like H2O2, UV, and pulsed light modules. The Linea XS accommodates both stackable and non-stackable cups, making it adaptable to various production needs. Serac would like to meet you and provide a tour of our Factory, to schedule an appointment contact: info@serac-usa.com Visit our website at www.Serac-group.com

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Sidel Inc. 678/221-3000 www.sidel.com

contact_americas@sidel.com

Norcross GA

People all over the world consume products packaged by Sidel Group solutions every day. Each of those packaging solutions is developed according to our goal to deliver the highest quality standards to consumers. We are a leading provider of equipment, services and complete solutions for packaging liquids, foods, home and personal care products in PET, can, glass, brick, carton, pouch and other materials. There are close to 40,000 Sidel Group machines in operation in over 190 countries today. Every one of them is the result of over 170 years of proven experience and innovation. We continually focus on providing our partners with proven expertise in blowing, filling, labelling, material-handling, end-of-line and lineengineering solutions, including an innovative focus on the factory of tomorrow. Delivering this level of performance requires that we stay flexible. We continuously ensure we understand our customers’ changing challenges and commit to meeting their unique performance and sustainability goals. We do this through dialogue and by understanding the needs of their markets, production and value chains. In turn, we apply our solid technical knowledge and smart data analytics to ensure lifetime productivity reaches its full potential. We call it Performance through Understanding.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Specialty Equipment (833) 467-3432 info@specialtyequipment.com www.specialtyequipment.com

Houston TX

Since 1969, Specialty Equipment Corporation has been a leading manufacturer of American-made packaging systems. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we have built our reputation on manufacturing high-end packaging machinery and material handling systems including: » Liquid fillers for Pails, Drums, Bottles, and Totes » Drum and Pallet Conveyors » Palletizers » Solids Fillers for Pails, Drums, and Super Sacks » IIoT software Specialty Equipment is well known for building the most rugged drum, tote, pail and bottle filling machines for the agriculture, chemical, cleaning, coating, food, lube, and sealant industries. Benefits of using Specialty Equipment Liquid Fillers: » Improves Efficiencies & Accuracy » Increase Production & Maximize Uptime » Add Savings to Your Bottom Line Over our 50 years in business, we have developed a full product line of automatic and semi-automatic liquid filling machines and conveyors for industries like; agriculture, chemical, cleaners, coatings, flavors, food, food additives, lubricants, and sealant manufacturers. The products we fill and convey include; drums, pails, bins, bottles, jugs, totes, pallets, and rubber bales, a customized product. We continue to provide high-quality packaging systems to fortune 500 companies and have developed an intuitive software to improve the filling operations for companies of all sizes.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery 877/375-2121 www.spee-dee.com

info@spee-dee.com

Sturtevant WI

Spee-Dee® is known for reliable, accurate and durable filling and checking weighing systems. Customers trust us to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability. Our test lab simulates a full production line at our facility to verify the accuracy of your equipment. AUGER FILLERS Fast and reliable, our fillers are the ultimate dry filling solution for products ranging from coffee to protein powder. Accurately fill flexible packages such as pillow bags and stand-up pouches as well as rigid containers and single-serve cups. ROTARY FILLERS Fill snacks, candy, spices, coffee, nutraceuticals and more into rigid containers with ease and accuracy. Patented magnetic funnels and toolless change parts reduce downtime. Easily integrate with Spee-Dee augers or cup fillers in addition to multihead weighers or electronic counters. High-speed and economical options available. All in a small footprint. VOLUMETRIC CUP FILLERS Accurately fill rice, beans, cereal, candy, popcorn, nuts and more. Highspeed Spee-Dee cup fillers feature quick-change telescoping cups that are easily inserted in minutes. Industry’s most durable, low-maintenance option. PLC-BASED CHECKWEIGHERS Verify product weight at high speeds. Reduce costly product giveaway. With Electro-Magnetic Force Restoration (EMFR) technology, our checkweighers are more accurate than traditional strain gauge models. Multiple configurations available including incline for small footprint installs.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING WEIGHTPACK, Inc. (804) 598-4512 www.weightpack.com

Leaders@WeightPack.com

Powhatan VA

GIVEAWAY? Only when you’re feeling generous. Make precision your biggest savings! MAX PRECISION = ZERO WASTE = PROFIT POTENTIAL You can count on Weightpack to deliver an accurate net weight fill of your high value liquid or powder product to your loyal customers. Family owned Weightpack is the first name in net weight fillers for your products. For over 45 years our team has invested in perfecting the most accurate means possible for measuring out and delivering top quality liquids and powders into containers. Measuring the precise quantity of product put inside the primary package—at the destination—means what you weigh is what you get. The primary package is completed with our integrated closure systems: Direct Drive servo cappers, pump dispenser and trigger sprayer applicators, as well as custom sealers. CPG producers across a wide spectrum benefit from Weightpack precision: cosmetics, OTC pharmaceuticals, dairy and juices, edible oils, sauces and condiments, peanut butter—even coffee and nutritional powders and more benefit from the easily sanitized sensor-free product delivery path. Sanitary containments and packaging treatment are available for up to 5-LOG reduction. Home care and personal care, chemicals, paints, automotive; stiff and foaming, corrosive and flammable liquids; production rates from 30 to 800 parts per minute and containers from 1 oz. to 35 lbs. all find the perfect solution in Weightpack machines. Our Virginia based team serves our North American customers with a well-stocked spare parts store, dedicated service technicians, reliability maintenance programs, project management and training, and in-house fabrication for container and cap change parts as well as emergency parts.

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FILLING, CAPPING & CLOSING Yamato Corporation 262/236-0000 YamatoAmericas.com

info@yamatoamericas.com

Grafton WI

Yamato is always the best way to weigh. Yamato Corporation is the leading provider of automatic, commercial, and industrial weighing solutions in North, Central, and South America. Our industry strengths include cheese, poultry, snack foods, confectionery, prepared meals, fresh produce, and more. Whether your product is dry and free-flowing, wet and sticky, or frozen and a little difficult to run, a Yamato scale can weigh it for packaging. Yamato scales offer supreme accuracy and support a wide variety of markets. Our combination scales, checkweighers, and depositors can address virtually any packaging application. Our combination scales offer convenient weighing for a range of retail markets, and our industrial solutions are ideal for very high target weights. We promise you the Yamato Difference. As Yamato – not a distributor or agent – we’re easily accessible and available to offer you direct advice and support. We understand that you need non-stop performance. We promise you’ll get that from our scales, and from us. That’s the Yamato Difference. Yamato Corporation is a subsidiary of Yamato Scale Co., Ltd., headquartered in Akashi, Japan. Founded in 1920, Yamato Scale Co. is celebrating over 100 years of providing innovative, high-quality weighing equipment and systems to customers around the world. Learn more and find your scale at YamatoAmericas.com

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Here are the latest advances in bulk handling/filling equipment, capping and filling/capping equipment - dry, liquid & viscous, tamper-evident machinery, and weighing/combination scales. BULK HANDLING/FILLING EQUIPMENT

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Processing Machinery in as little as 48 hrs.

ROTO-PACKER | High-Speed Bagging

Frain is changing the equipment delivery model. Frain’s Plug and Play Processing Equipment has been thoroughly tested and is ready for Factory Acceptance Testing in as little as 48 hours: Packaging/Processing, Variable Expense, New Equipment Rentals.

The Haver Roto-Packer is our rotating valve bag packer. Made for weighing and filling dry bulk materials, using 3 to 16 filling spouts on one rotating body. We’re able to fill from 10 to 100lb valve bags. A fully automated solution when you need capacity.

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Automatic Gantry-Style Drum & Tote Fillers

Excellence Drives Us. Material Transfer Leads in Bulk Handling Solutions

Ideal Pase, a Massman Company provides liquid filler solutions inclusive of drum/tote fillers. The drum/tote fillers are available with auto bung-location vision systems for hands free, lance placement and high accuracy net weight filling.

Material Transfer specializes in custom bulk bag handling equipment, offering a range of fillers, dischargers, and conditioners. Our expertise lies in engineering integrated systems that deliver efficient, safe, and reliable material handling solutions.

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CAPPING

Versatile Open Mouth Bagging Solution

Reliable Capping Solutions for Consistent and Secure Sealing

nVenia’s VLA Open Mouth Bagging Machine delivers precise bagging for products like seeds, sand, sweet feed, and more. It handles various bag types with consistent sealing and easy changeovers, ensuring smooth operation.

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CAPPING

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Direct Drive Servo Trigger Applicators

All-Fill Custom Filling Machines Direct Drive servo closure applicators for lids, caps, pump dispensers and trigger sprayers. Giveaway? Only when you’re feeling generous.

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NEM, a Massman Company, offers precision capping solutions for a wide range of containers and cap types. Our systems ensure consistent, high-quality capping to meet the demands of various industries, enhancing production efficiency and product integrity.

All-Fill, Inc. designs, manufactures, services and supports a complete line of packaging machinery for filling, vertical form fill and seal bagging, checkweighing, labeling, bottle unscrambling, and capping equipment.

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FILL

Complete Powder Filling LIne

The FS 150 is a multitasker

Kron

BellatRx offers seamless integration for your packaging line, whether it’s a turn-key solution, the addition of new equipment, or a complete layout reconfiguration. Our expert team, led by an experienced project manager, ensures every detail is professionally handled,

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• esigned to fill assem le and seal t e most comple capsule structures • roven Ryc iger standards and tec nologies originally developed for ig -volume mac ines • ig est seal integrity

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FILLING/CAPPING, DRY

High-speed, hygienic dry product filling of rigid containers Versatile rotary filling system removes the bottlenecks of filling paperboard, glass, metal and plastic containers. Easy access design. Quick-change tooling throughout. Easy integration with Spee-Dee augers, multihead weighers or counting systems.

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FILL

Always the best way to fill.

NITR Yamato tray-filling machines work in tandem with Dataweigh™ Combination Scales to form a fully automated weighing and filling machine system. These food depositors place the pre-weighed product into cups, bowls, trays, and containers of all shapes and sizes.

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FILLING/CAPPING, LIQUID & VISCOUS

WEI

Your single source approach to liquid packaging lines

Chase-Logeman Filling-Capping-Labeling Monoblock Equipment

Adva

Semi & fully-automatic liquid packaging equipment solutions Juice and beverage, foods, home & personal care, petroleum and automotive; pharmaceutical, agricultural and specialty chemicals

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Chase-Logeman specializes in designing and building fill and finish equipment for the diagnostic, industrial, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and R&D sectors. For fill sizes from microliters to 125ml, let Chase-Logeman be your trusted automation partner.

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FILLING/CAPPING, LIQUID & VISCOUS

WEI

Walking Beam Flow Meter Filler

KRONES Modulfill Bloc FS-C: All in One Can Filler-Seamer Block

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DTM Packaging, a Massman Company, specializes in precision-engineered fillers built for efficiency and performance. Our customizable fillers are designed to meet the needs of a variety of industries, delivering reliable and high-quality filling solutions.

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Our newest can filler/seamer is marked by its new filling valve which, thanks to its inductive flow meter, ensures the highest level of accuracy. For sensitive beverages the KRONES Modulfill Bloc FS-C is also available with a compact clean room.

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Krones Contiform Generation 4 with Optional AI Process Controls

Ultimate Filling Machine for Yogurts & Desserts in Cups & Jars

Features a modular design with large touchscreen interface and improved visualization. The optional Contiloop AI automatic process control module uses AI-based software and hardware to detect even slight material variations, adjusting in real time.

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Introducing the LINEA XS—your ultimate solution for efficient and reliable cup filling in medium-speed production environments. Capable of handling up to 14,000 cups per hour, it combines precision and flexibility for today’s food manufacturers.

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FILLING/CAPPING, LIQUID & VISCOUS

TAMPER-EVIDENT MACHINERY

NITRODOSE LN2 Dosing

Achieve a Perfect Seal™ with the Industry’s Best Technology

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Induction Cap Sealers for Freshness, Leak Prevention & Tamper Evidence

* Pressurize lightweight packages * Extend product shelf life * Reduce nitrogen consumption

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+ Why Packagers Use Induction Cap Sealing Enercon’s induction cap sealing technology reliably creates hermetic seals to prevent

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WEIGHING/COMBINATION SCALES

Advanced productivity with Ishida CCW-AS Series

High Tek USA Premium Combination Weighers

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The Advantage Series (AS) weigher’s advanced automation raises the bar in high speed challenging weighing applications. The latest technology developments result in higher accuracy, reduced giveaway, and faster speeds.

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Introducing Our Premium Combination Weighers: Essential functions, user-friendly controls, and tool-free maintenance make it ideal for any industry. Customizable for gentle or high-speed handling to meet your unique product needs!

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WEIGHING/COMBINATION SCALES

High-speed, accurate weighing from cereal to wet protein

Always the best way to weigh.

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Versatile design handles dry to wet products. Unique belt design easily weighs and moves wet proteins. A hopper feed handles candy to pasta while a feed pan design tackles fresh shrimp to cereals. Non-proprietary controls are standard.

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Yamato Dataweigh™ Combination Scales can be used to package by target weight or by piece count. Every Yamato multihead weigher comes with the capability to include a software that counts and drops products by their individual weight.

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INSPECTION & TESTING EQUIPMENT ANRITSU PRODUCT INSPECTION & DETECTION (847) 419-9729 www.anritsu.com/infivis

eva.bar@anritsu.com

Elk Grove Village

Safeguard Your Brand from Recalls and Consumer Complaints Manufacturers around the world trust Anritsu’s contaminant detection and quality inspection equipment. We provide unmatched precision, reliability, and support that enhances both the quality of your products and the efficiency of your operations. Do consumers inspect your products? We do—100%. Minimize consumer complaints and product recalls with the world’s leading food X-ray systems. Anritsu’s X-ray solutions offer the perfect blend of high performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. The Anritsu X-ray Advantage Anritsu X-ray systems feature HD imaging, outperforming competitors in detecting metal, bone, glass, and stone contaminants. The XR75 series is fully equipped with long-lasting components and user-friendly operation. • glo ally in ood ray systems with over installations • op tier detection o metal and low density contaminants • Advanced Dual technology reduces alse re ects • New Dual excels in complex applications li e overlapping or loose products • ow CO u es and detectors last up to longer • Relia le owest warranty claims in the industry • S assem led models availa le Discover

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Founded in apan in Anritsu is renowned or innovation and precision engineering. With over 175,000 systems installed worldwide, Anritsu o ers exceptional per ormance relia ility and value Our ray inspection systems chec weighers metal detectors and com ination systems meet the highest quality standards and deliver excellent RO

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INSPECTION & TESTING EQUIPMENT Eriez 814/835-6000 www.eriez.com

eriez@eriez.com

Erie PA

Eriez’ equipment for the packaging industry includes metal detectors and magnetic separators for metal contaminant removal, as well as a full line of vibratory feeders, conveyors and screeners. Eriez’ compact Vibratory Feeders handle high-speed packaging, difficult products like flour, leafy and gummy products, and high material flow applications. These electromagnetic drives are energy efficient, low maintenance with no moving parts, and can be mated with a range of sanitary and non-sanitary trays. Eriez Metal Detectors offer best-in-class performance to safeguard against both ferrous and nonferrous metal contaminants. This equipment is very effective for identifying and removing stainless steel fragments in conveyed, gravity flow and liquid line sanitary processing applications. Detectors are positioned at different locations throughout the process from bulk and raw material through final package inspection. There is no better solution to ensure your product is metal-free than using Eriez magnets for steel removal and using Eriez metal detectors to reject nonferrous metals like aluminum, brass, stainless steel and more. Visit Eriez.com for FREE downloadable guides packed with information to help you choose the equipment you need to fit your unique application. Eriez.com features more than 250 packaging solutions, from our bestinclass vibratory feeders, conveyors, screeners, and metal detectors, to our wide selection of magnetic plates, grates and traps. Many of Eriez’ most popular magnetic separators, vibratory feeders and controls are available for next day shipment.

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INSPECTION & TESTING EQUIPMENT Fortress Technology Inc. (888) 220-8737 sales@fortresstechnology.com www.fortresstechnology.com

Toronto ON

Fortress Technology is a global leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of high-performance food inspection systems, including metal detectors, checkweighers, X-ray inspection systems and combination systems. All equipment comes with Fortress’s exclusive Never Obsolete guarantee, ensuring long-term value and adaptability, enabling quick and cost-effective upgrades in metal detectors built over 25 years ago. Fortress Technology’s metal detectors are engineered to identify contaminants in food, pharmaceutical and consumer goods, preventing costly recalls and protecting consumer safety. Their checkweighers offer precise weight measurement, ensuring compliance with regulations and reducing product giveaway. The X-ray inspection systems provide advanced detection of physical contaminants and product defects, ideal for high-risk products. Additionally, Fortress Technology offers a range of communication options, allowing seamless integration with other production systems and enhancing real-time monitoring capabilities. Renowned for performance and sustainability, food safety inspection equipment by Fortress Technology help businesses reduce waste, minimize downtime and ensure regulatory compliance. Headquartered in Canada with additional manufacturing facilities in the UK, New Zealand and Brazil, Fortress supports industries worldwide with innovative and reliable inspection solutions. Discover Fortress Technology’s complete range of inspection systems at Pack Expo International, November 3-6 at booth S-1758, including our metal detectors, checkweighers, combination systems and our new X-ray system. Don’t miss Steve Gidman, President of Fortress Technology, as he presents at Innovation Stage 2 on Sunday, November 3 at 12:00 PM, where he’ll explain how metal detection and X-ray technologies complement each other to enhance food safety by identifying different contaminants, reducing risks and ensuring product integrity. Visit our booth and attend the presentation to learn how our food safety solutions can support your product inspection needs.

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INSPECTION & TESTING EQUIPMENT METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection 813/889-9500 www.mt.com/pi

pi.marketing@mt.com

Lutz FL

The METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection division designs and manufactures both standard and customized inspection solutions, prioritizing product safety, brand protection and quality assurance for food, pharmaceutical and chemical brands. Its solutions help to empower businesses to optimize operations, reduce costs and embrace digital transformation while meeting regulatory compliance. With a focus on safety and precision, our innovative solutions help deliver measurable results, enabling manufacturers to maintain the highest standards of product integrity and consumer trust. By partnering with METTLER TOLEDO, manufacturers will have the opportunity to navigate the challenges of the modern business landscape and achieve sustainable growth. With cutting-edge foreign body detection solutions, METTLER TOLEDO provides advanced holistic technologies that automate critical processes and help to mitigate recall risks. Metal detection and x-ray inspection technologies detect and reject contaminated product, plus support product quality and brand protection. Precision checkweighing technologies help manufacturers identify costly over-fills and/or avoid potentially brand damaging under-fills, improving production line efficiency. Vision inspection solutions detect label defects, reducing the risk of rework and product recalls. To facilitate real-time monitoring and digitalize food safety compliance on a global scale, METTLER TOLEDO provides the proprietary and innovative data management software, ProdX™. The range of METTLER TOLEDO product inspection solutions are more than just technological innovations – they’re strategic assets that support business success by helping to enhance productivity, reduce costs and embrace digitalization. As a trusted partner, METTLER TOLEDO is focused on delivering value and driving industry excellence for its clients worldwide. We actively support sustainability goals by providing solutions that help customers minimize food waste, reduce energy consumption and optimize resource utilization throughout their operations, contributing to a more sustainable future for the industry.

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INSPECTION & TESTING EQUIPMENT Teledyne Taptone 508-299-6266 www.taptone.com

taptone@teledyne.com

North Falmouth MA

Teledyne TapTone specializes in a diverse range of innovative and patented package inspection systems. Our versatile and cost-effective technologies are designed for leak detection, vacuum and pressure analysis, and fill level assessment, catering to a wide variety of project requirements. Our proven and reliable systems offer maximum flexibility and rapid product changeover, meeting the dynamic needs of the consumerpackaged goods sector. TapTone’s user interfaces can manage multiple sensor systems simultaneously, requiring minimal floor space and virtually no modifications to existing infrastructure, making them ideal for seamless integration into current production lines. TapTone’s package inspection technologies and product rejection solutions are tailored to provide the most suitable systems for various container types, line configurations, and budgetary constraints. We supply a broad array of dependable leak and fill level inspection systems, specifically developed for both rigid and flexible packaging formats, including plastic, metal, and glass containers. Our solutions employ a wide range of technologies to accurately test the relative vacuum or pressure levels within packaging, making them perfect for leak detection. TapTone’s innovative leak detection systems are paired with our user-friendly interfaces, available in two variants to suit different applications and budgetary needs. With over 50 years of experience in the packaging industry and numerous patented technologies, TapTone delivers solutions that help clients remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

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INSPECTION & TESTING EQUIPMENT Wipotec, Inc. (678) 344-8300 www.wipotec.com/us

info.usa@wipotec.com

Lawrenceville GA

Wipotec is a global leader in weighing technology and inspection solutions, specializing in high-precision equipment designed for in-motion product weighing, X-ray scanning, product inspection, parcel dimensioning, package marking and labeling, and serialization and aggregation. Our EMFR weigh cells and track and trace solutions are widely used across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, cosmetics, healthcare, e-commerce, and logistics. Our dynamic checkweighers incorporate advanced weighing technology, ensuring unmatched accuracy and effective reject systems. Wipotec’s X-ray scanners are essential in many applications, known for their versatility in detecting contaminants in products. Our TQS traceable systems adopt a modular design, accommodating all common packaging forms—such as folding boxes and bottles—and include critical functions for serialization and aggregation, combating counterfeiting, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. Additionally, our TQS machines are versatile enough to be utilized in both pharmaceutical and food industries, marking and verifying products for enhanced safety and compliance. With our weigh cells providing highly accurate measurements, Wipotec is synonymous with innovative technology, exceptional service, and unparalleled performance in the inspection and weighing market.

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Here are the latest advances in checkweighers, metal detectors, package & material testing equipment, vision inspection systems, and x-ray systems. CHECKWEIGHERS

CHECKWEIGHERS

Achieve Unmatched Accuracy with High Tek Checkweighers!

Maximize OEE and Boost Your Profits

Discover the High Tek Checkweigher: Combining precision and efficiency with userfriendly controls and seamless maintenance. Designed to handle various product types with customizable options to ensure accurate weight verification for any production line!

Our checkweighers weighing available in a wide range of sizes and configurations to handle nearly any container type or package design even at high production rates to ensure accurate product delivery, reduced giveaway, and an optimized production

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CHECKWEIGHERS

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CHECKWEIGHERS

TQS Case Labeling System - Labeling and Weighing Boxes and Cartons

TQS Cap Control - Highly Efficient End of Line Inspection

Key Features • a eling • rint apply • Verifying • eig ing • pgradea le to full seriali ation

Key Features • ap inspection • eal ring inspection • a el c ec • i -up control • eig ing

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CHECKWEIGHERS

METAL DETECTORS

Always the best way to inspect.

Metal Detection with Automatic Reject In-Stock for Quick Delivery Yamato checkweighers provide unparalleled performance. Whether you want to check a package weight, the content of pre-packed bags, or detect foreign objects in your packaged goods, Yamato checkweighers can monitor your entire packaging flow.

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METAL DETECTORS

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PACKAGE & MATERIAL TESTING EQUIPMENT

Boost Productivity and Safeguard Your Brand with Metal Detection We offer a broad range of solutions to keep metal contaminants out of your products for ultimate food safety and brand protection. Systems can be integrated with ProdX data management software to save time and money and facilitate compliance.

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Eriez Xtreme Metal Detector conveyor systems are now available with fully automated reject devices for continuous production with no belt stoppage. Includes Air Blast or Push Arm reject devices with integrated controls, easy-to-use touchscreen interface.

Delkor’s Package Lab: From Concept to Complete Automation Delkor’s Package Lab works with you to design and test samples to meet nearly any need. Patented designs include a reinforced stackable club tray, FSC, and Delkor’s Cabrio Case® with over 1 billion units produced in North America annually.

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Here are the latest advances in checkweighers, metal detectors, package & material testing equipment, vision inspection systems, and x-ray systems. PACKAGE & MATERIAL TESTING EQUIPMENT

VISION INSPECTION SYSTEMS

High Speed Leak Inspection for Non-Pressurized Plastic Containers

Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Protect Your Brand

TapTone’s Compression and Dual Sensor Compression systems identify leaking containers on high speed bottling lines. Accurate leak detection as small as 0.508 mm (0.020 in) or 0.152 mm (0.006 in) (application, system. and container dependent)

Our systems perform accurate label and package quality inspections on all types of packaged products at high speeds, Systems can also prevent label mix-up, one of the leading causes of recalls, to ensure brand protection and avoid costly lawsuits.

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X-RAY SYSTEMS

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X-RAY SYSTEMS

Unrivaled Accuracy in Finding Low-Density Contaminants

Introducing the ICON X-ray by Fortress Technology

Our superior Dual Energy X-ray, the DualX+ is engineered to detect the smallest metal contaminants and low-density foreign materials like bone and stone. The DualX+ is ideal for overlapping products, loose products, and items with uneven surfaces.

Our latest innovation complements your existing metal detection systems. Detect contaminants that metal detectors can’t, such as ceramics and high-density plastics, while improving your overall food safety program.

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X-RAY SYSTEMS

Advanced Contamination Detection

SC-E 4000 - Compact and Reliable X-ray Inspection We offer a broad range of x-ray systems with advanced software for outstanding detection of dense physical contaminants with low false rejects, helping to increase uptime and safeguard your customers and brand.

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Key Features • le i le component design • nspection of products li e cans ottles V containers and pac aged products • roadest inspection for ma productivity • ompact design for easy integration

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Find More Inspection & Testing Equipment Suppliers PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION A-B-C Packaging Machine Corporation 727/937-5144 www.abcpackaging.com

abcwebleads@abcpackaging.com

Tarpon Springs FL

Since 1940, the A-B-C brand has represented quality, innovation, and service in packaging machinery. It’s this total package that makes a difference every day on our customers’ production lines around the world. We build robust machines, stand behind our products, and work diligently to help our customers achieve their packaging and product protection goals. We know packagers are challenged to do more with less, and we’re responding with new machines that combine ergonomic designs with intelligent control, built for long operating life with low cost of ownership. We’ve expanded our product lines to offer more standard models for midrange and high speed lines. Our robotic packing solutions combine A-B-C’s workhorse performance with ultimate versatility for evolving packaging requirements. Best-in-class HMI automation is standard, giving our customers top performing machines that deliver user-friendly operation and offer top flexibility in their plant integration. A-B-C machines operate in many industries in plants around the world: case erecting, packing, sealing, palletizing, depalletizing, and decasing. Packagers trust us for quality machines that stand the test of time, supported by comprehensive service and support for the life of their equipment. With over 80 years of serving the industry, we have earned many loyal customers, and repeat business is the cornerstone of our success. When it comes to packaging machines, we know the business. We’d like the opportunity to earn yours.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Brenton 320.852.7705 Brenton@ProMachBuilt.com www.BrentonEngineering.com

Alexandria MN

Brenton is a global leader in designing and manufacturing integrated end of line case packaging systems and machines, specializing in case packing and palletizing using both robotics and other automation. With expertise in conventional, hard automation as well as robotics, Brenton has the solution to fit the customer’s specific application requirements. Brenton’s case packers are reliable, efficient and easy to operate. With over 850 traditional case packers and robotic case packing installations, Brenton continues to be a leader in the case packing industry. These systems are designed for maximum flexibility, to accommodate diverse product requirements. Brenton’s Case packing solutions offer a wide range of options to easily accommodate our customer’s applications. The Brenton full line of palletizing and depalletizing solutions uses rugged designs which help maximize the reliability and value of your machinery. Brenton’s systems range from single pick palletizers to bulk robotic palletizers and depalletizers as well as conventional machinery. By offering both conventional and robotic palletizing and depalletizing products, the Brenton line meets virtually every automation challenge. As a FANUC ASI and FANUC Certified Servicing Integrator and Strategic Market Specialist, Brenton’s extensive knowledge in robotics continues to grow and drive additional robotic automation solutions to their portfolio. Brenton Integrated System Solutions offer customers a single source for all end-of-line packaging needs, from standalone applications to complex packaging systems. Brenton solutions integrate not only Brenton machines but also the entire ProMach family of brands as well as other customer specified equipment. Integrating systems streamlines the production process, allowing for maximum efficiency and increased productivity. Brenton’s partnership does not end after installation. With one of the longest running aftermarket programs in the industry, Brenton has a team of in-house aftermarket parts, service and machine retrofit experts providing 24/7 support, keeping customers up and running at peak capacity. Retrofit upgrades also available on the competition’s solutions.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Columbia Machine 360/694-1501 www.palletizing.com

pallsales@colmac.com

Vancouver WA

Flexible Product Handling Columbia’s conventional palletizers are the most flexible palletizing solutions available, with options that can simultaneously stack and stretchwrap a variety of package types including cases, trays, shrink bundles, display packs and more. Industry Leading Standard Safety Features Columbia’s standard safety package contains Category 3 electrical safety components, including dual circuit safety interlocks & full height light curtains. This safety package provides a fully guarded, Performance Level D palletizer to keep your employees safe while enhancing OEE and production demands. Complete System Integration Columbia Machine manufactures conventional high-speed, high-level, floor-level & robotic palletizers, load transfer stations and provides complete system design and integration. With the most flexible and modern palletizing solutions available, Columbia is the leading palletizer solutions provider in North America. High Performance AND Sustainability Columbia has a palletizing solution for virtually any application, each equipped with standard features designed to safely maximize OEE, throughput and uptime.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Columbia/Okura LLC. +1 (877) 204 7444 www.columbiaokura.com

COLLCSales@colmac.com

Vancouver WA

Columbia/Okura LLC is a robotic palletizing integrator, applying expert knowledge and tools to solve customers’ “End of Line” production challenges for a diverse range of businesses, products, and applications. The historical success of our company can be attributed to an exclusive focus on end of line palletizing systems and applications. e are more than a trusted integrator and engineer of robotic palletizing equipment, we’re trusted partners. Together, we’ll invest in your company’s success and growth into the future. Columbia/Okura LLC offers robotic palletizing solutions comprised of dynamic products and services aimed at increasing our customers endof-line packaging efficiency, promoting safety, and reducing their overall cost of production. Like all industrial robots, Columbia/Okura robots are programmable, automating tasks that are often repetitive or harmful to workers. They have the ability to lift and move heavy loads quickly while keeping products safe and stacking them to be shipped or even neatly to be sold in stores. The Columbia/Okura miniPAL® is a collaborative palletizing robot built for flexibility and ease of use. It features a range of cobots by Universal Robots, that can handle up to 30KG. The miniPAL® is equipped with Pally software, an intuitive pattern-building program—created in partnership with Rocketfarm—that is easy to operate and program for various product types, including cases, spot packs, trays, bundles, and plastic bags. With over 25 years of equipment design and system integration experience, we have the knowledge to offer the right solution for the job. We offer complete and professional services; from initial system design proposals through project start-up and commissioning, as well as after sales support. Our integrated lines offer an end-to-end solution for fully automated bagging and robotic palletizing line solutions from a single, US-based, OEM provider. Our service offering includes integration of manual bagging machines, open-mouth bagging machines, valve bag fillers, air packers, impeller packers, and pallet dispensers.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Orion 800.333.6556 Orion@ProMachBuilt.com www.OrionPackaging.com

Alexandria MN

As the leader in heavy-duty industrial stretch wrapping technology, Orion offers the most comprehensive, highest quality line of end-of-line stretch wrapping pallet packaging products available and continually set the standard for durability, efficiency, flexibility, reliability and performance. Special emphasis is placed on our advanced film pre-stretch system to assure the most efficient and cost effective use of every inch of stretch film. We are an engineering-driven company with a progressive management system and a nationwide network of trained distributors. Our quality pallet unitizing products, customer service, and product support has helped make us the fastest growing manufacturer of stretch wrapping equipment in the world. Our Alexandria, Minnesota headquarters has been specially designed as a center for manufacturing and engineering excellence. There we offer periodic training seminars for Orion distributor sales and service personnel, specific load testing and system demonstrations for customers, and a complete showroom of pallet packaging systems to help customers understand first hand which equipment is best for their applications. Orion shares this facility with ProMach’s End-of-Line division Brenton. This gives Orion the ability to easily engineer and build complex packaging systems, including robotics, with turn-key convenience for the customer. Orion is committed to providing fast, efficient service, as well as creating and updating sales and service tools to ensure customer satisfaction. After Hours U.S. Parts Availability: As part of Orion’s continued commitment to Customer Support, we offer a unique After Hours Parts Hotline.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Phoenix Wrappers 1-833-490-9727 informations@phoenixwrappers.com www.phoenixwrappers.com

Laval QC

Phoenix Wrappers, a PACTEON Company, is a leading pallet stretch wrap machine manufacturer in North America. Our solutions range from off-theshelf semi-automatic models to fully automatic integrated material handling systems. Our rugged machines are built to last using all steel construction and off-the-shelf components. Our market is “everything” that needs wrapped protection. SEMI AUTOMATIC: igh Pro ile urnta le • ow Pro ile urnta le • Rotary Arm AUTOMATIC: Rotary Ring • Conveyori ed urnta le• Conveyori ed Rotary Arm • Non Conveyori ed

We pride ourselves as one team with individual expertise, shared framework and solutions, and sustainable partnerships. Whether it is a cartoner case pac er conveyor palleti er pic and place ro ot or pallet stretch wrapper, our machines and integration support services are backed with the Pacteon roup Promise e Ma e t Right Pacteon values Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors to ensure sustainable business practices. Integrating these principles into our governance and corporate policies boosts our growth, mitigates risks, and adds value for customers, employees, investors, and communities. Our promise e Ma e it Right extends to all ES responsi ilities Pacteon is dedicated to promoting sustainability in the packaging industry and aiding customers in meeting their sustainability objectives through efficient, waste-reducing, and environmentally friendly end-of-line packaging solutions.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Signode 1-800-323-2464 www.signode.com

info@signode.com

Tampa FL

With over $2B+ in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under 40 of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch, stapling and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. Signode offers tailored automation solutions that allow manufacturers of all industries, scales, and needs to maximize productivity and efficiency. Among the wide spectrum of automation capabilities are StorFast® automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), automated palletizers, a complete range of conveyors, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automatic Unitizing Solutions, and more. All of these automation solutions are made possible through Signode’s intelligent logistics management systems. These systems have the power and customizable ability to provide everything from a basic Warehouse Control System for managing pallet movement all the way up to a complete Warehouse Management System that is integrated with each customer’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and order management software. From standalone solutions to integrated systems. Signode provides the tools, consumables, and software to optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

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PALLETIZING & LOAD STABILIZATION Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions (509) 531-7350 info@verbruggen-palletizing.com www.verbruggen-palletizing.com

Pasco WA

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is a global leader in providing advanced, automated palletizing machinery. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we have perfected the design and manufacturing of high-quality systems that simplify the palletizing process across diverse industries. We serve a broad spectrum of markets, including agriculture, food production and non-food sectors. Whether you need to stack bags, boxes, crates, wraps, or cartons, we offer tailored solutions that ensure safe, efficient, and precise pallet stacking. Our state-of-the-art palletizers are designed to handle a wide variety of products, helping companies reduce labor costs, minimize product damage, and increase operational productivity. We offer tailor-made solutions to suit the specific needs of each business. Our systems are engineered to seamlessly integrate with your existing production lines, ensuring minimal disruption and maximizing output. At Verbruggen, we pride ourselves on delivering machines that are not only durable and efficient but also easy to operate and maintain. Our commitment to sustainability and cost-effective solutions drives us to create palletizers that cater to both small businesses and large-scale industrial operations. From fully automated pallet wrapping systems to complete end-to-end palletizing lines, we provide solutions that are adaptable and scalable as your business grows. Being globally present, Verbruggen ensures comprehensive support and services wherever our clients are located. Our experienced team works closely with customers to deliver personalized service and ongoing technical support. When you choose Verbruggen, you gain access to cutting-edge technology, expert consultation, and a commitment to improving your production efficiency. If you’re operating in the agricultural, industrial, or packaging sector, Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is your trusted partner for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and achieving consistent, reliable palletization.

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For applications where a vacuum end-ofarm tool is not practical, the RL1000 is ideal because it palletizes full layers without sacrificing speed or case aesthetics. With eight layouts, the RL1000 has a configuration to meet each customer’s level of automation.

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Transformative End of Line Palletizing Solutions For nearly 30 years, we’ve been helping our customers become more competitive, costeffective, and productive in a fast-changing world with robotic end-of-line palletizing systems.

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The PalletizHD is a fully collaborative, robotic palletizer that requires no caging or guarding to operate. Using the drag-and-drop software, pallet configurations are added in minutes with no programming required!

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ROBOTICS FANUC America (888) 326-8287 mktgroup@fanucamerica.com www.fanucamerica.com/packaging

Rochester HIlls MI

FANUC America, a global industrial automation leader, offers the widest range of robots and cobots ready to pick and pack, all built with maximum reliability and repeatability. In today’s fast-paced production environments, picking and packing operations demand uninterrupted speed, reliability, accuracy and dexterity—all while maintaining critical food safety. Built with the highest quality standards to ensure unparalleled precision, FANUC cobots and robots deliver reliability and accuracy that minimizes error, reduces product waste and enhances overall quality control. FANUC solutions include: • Our wide range o easy to use CR Colla orative Ro ots ideal or palletizing, kitting and more, featuring drag-and-drop programming. • igh speed and versatile SCARA Ro ots including environmental options rated IP65 to withstand dust and liquids. • FAN C DR iB S A N ESS Food rade Delta Ro ot or pic ing and packing primary food products. • he clean type high reach R Mate iD C Ro ot in convenient tabletop size, including cleanroom and food-grade variants. • Power ul ro ot and co ot per ormance delivered y FAN C s new R iA robot controller, optimizing efficiency and offering increased security. FANUC offers application software for packaging and palletizing, integrated iRVision and trac ing eatures ROBO DE simulation and ero Down ime D to help customers monitor and manage their automation. When you’re ready to automate, FANUC and our team of Authorized System ntegrators are here to provide an e icient and cost e ective solution or your plant or ul illment center et s discuss how we can help you overcome production, supply chain and labor challenges by improving your OEE lexi ility sanitation and sa ety Also we are committed to Service First providing our customers parts and support or the li e o their FANUC products. Read more a out FAN C America s innovations in Pac aging

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ROBOTICS Kaufman Engineered Systems 419/878-9727 www.kes-usa.com

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Waterville OH

Kaufman Engineered Systems is the proven leader in complete end-of-line automation systems. Our single-source convenience, responsive service, and unmatched machine performance have made us the premier supplier of robotic systems for hundreds of successful companies. We are committed to providing the best customer experience in the industry. We will treat your project with the same integrity and professional response that all of our customers have come to expect and trust, whether the project is as simple as a single-cell palletizing system or as complex as a new custom-engineered solution. We are prepared to work with you to meet your unique requirements. We are proud of our humble roots in Northwest Ohio as a designer/ manufacturer of heat treat furnaces and shrink ovens. Kaufman was founded over 75 years ago by Larry Kaufman, Sr., and as our product line evolved into end-of-line automation equipment, we’ve remained familyowned & operated, maintaining his level of excellence through three generations. Through our focus on hard work and respect for family values, Kaufman has become a leader in the fields of robotic palletization, stretch wrap systems, conveyor systems, and custom-engineered solutions. Kaufman Engineered Systems is unparalleled in the industry as a premier Level V FANUC Robotics Integrator. We offer robotic palletizing, depalletizing, case packing, high-speed picking, and labeling. In addition, we manufacture our own line of stretch wrapping, pallet conveying, stacking, dispensing, and other material handling systems. Combine all this with our in-house controls, and we have the complete solution! Let us help you create your next end-of-line automation system.

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ROBOTICS ONExia Inc. 800-242-3332 www.onexia.com

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Exton PA

An alternative to traditional packaging machinery! Located in Pennsylvania, ONExia is a custom machine builder, robotics integrator, and industrial distributor. Focusing specifically on packaging, ONExia Robotics is a division our engineering staff serving our customer base, ranging from local producers to international corporations the solutions needed to automate their end of line packaging operations. By using collaborative robots, our systems are modular, require no physical guarding to operate, and can be added to existing lines without disrupting conveyor configurations or floor plans. Collaborative solutions include: TURN-KEY ROBOTIC PACKAGING LINES Our specialty is turn-key! Custom designed for each application; every packaging line we integrate meets the production goals of today with the flexibility to adapt as demands change. ROBOTIC CASE ERECTORS Featuring a fully collaborative design, our robotic case erectors offer the flexibility to adjust box sizes during line changeover with no programming needed. ROBOTIC CASE PACKERS Operated from a touchscreen interface, every robotic case packer comes with custom end-of-arm tooling designed specific to each application. We also offer portable solutions that can be moved between lines where labor shortages are a concern. COLLABORATIVE PALLETIZERS Turn-key automation for your end of line operations. By using collaborative robots, our palletizers are a flexible alternative to standard industrial systems. Featuring a sturdy base capable of stacking pallets over 90 inches in height, every palletizer requires no guarding or programming to operate and can be added to existing lines in under an hour.

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ROBOTICS PIAB USA Inc. 800/321-7422 www.piab.com

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Canton MA

Piab is evolving automation through progressive gripping, lifting and moving solutions. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. Piab designs smart solutions for the automated world that improve the energy-efficiency, productivity, and working environments of vacuum users. A reliable partner to many of the world’s largest manufacturers for a variety of automated material handling and factory automation processes. Within the packaging industry, Piab products are found in applications involving carton forming, modified atmospheric packaging (MAP), labeling, pick and place, robotic tooling, slip sheet feeding, bag opening, vacuum packaging, palletizing, handling sacks, bags, boxes, etc. Piab is a worldwide organization with subsidiaries and distributors in almost 100 countries. Vacuum Automation Piab vacuum pumps/vacuum generators are predominately based on the patented energy efficient COAX® technology for flexible, modular vacuum systems. State-of-the-art suction cups from Piab are designed to speed up automated vacuum-based packaging lines all the way from empty bag to full pallet. Large area vacuum grippers designed and optimized to be used in various applications e.g. packaging, food etc. Vacuum Conveying Vacuum is used with great advantage in conveying dry powder products through dedicated pipe systems. Piab’s vacuum conveying systems are built of high quality material. When producing food, pharmaceuticals and chemical products there are demands on the highest possible degree of safety as to hygiene and operation. Robotic Gripping Designing, building, and servicing End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) for all makes and models of robots. We also supply modular component-based EOAT and gripper systems. We are experts in end-effector gripper systems for palletizing and food applications.

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ROBOTICS Precision Automation Company, Inc. 856/428-7400 sales@precisionautomationinc.com www.precisionautomationinc.com

Cinnaminson NJ

Precision Automation® Company, Inc. provides high quality automation systems, contract machine work, fabrication, controls, and related services that maximize productivity for our customers. With over 75 years of business, our expert machinists- equipped with vast capabilities between two machine shop facilities- answer the call to provide efficient and costeffective solutions for a variety of industries. Through strategic partnerships, we have expanded our robotic integration experience to solve our customers’ most repeatable, labor-intensive problems. Using SCARA, 6-axis, delta, gantry, and collaborative robots, our engineering team is adept at developing complete solutions that are fast, easy to maintain, and provide relief for your labor shortages. Precision Automation® also offers turnkey conveyor solutions for material handling and packaging applications. We utilize decades of conveyor experience along with innovative robotic systems to design & integrate the right solution for your operation. Our proficient engineers and project managers present a one-stop shop to tailor complete product handling solutions for applications of all sizes & complexities. In addition to robotics & conveyors, our team delivers a wealth of labeling & laser marking systems which combine maximum simplicity with traditional merits of industrial strength, quality, and competitive pricing. From simple “end of line” labeling to print & apply machinery and more sophisticated systems, Precision Automation® is here to answer all your processing, labeling, and packaging needs. Since 1946, Precision Automation® Company has been driven by the needs of our customers to improve their manufacturing processes. Through a detailed, strategic approach, our experience and tradition has enabled us to provide cost-effective automation machinery to boost efficiency and save costs. With a longstanding ISO 9001 certification, we hold ourselves to a high standard of manufacturing and strive to satisfy each individual customer with a perfect solution to fit their operation.

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ROBOTICS Shibuya Hoppmann 800/368-3582 sales@shibuyahoppmann.com www.shibuyahoppmann.com

Manassas VA

Shibuya Hoppmann systems handle everyday products that are used in everyday life. That is why we only manufacture quality and durability you can trust. Shibuya Hoppmann has a long-standing history of handling many different products during our 65+ years of service. This means we have the tools, world-leading technology, and expertise to handle your product. Our team of engineers are skilled in different manufacturing styles and will work with you to optimize the method that best meets your project’s requirements. We design and manufacture: Aseptic Fillers • Beverage Fillers and Cappers • Centri ugal Feeder Systems • Assem ly & Placement Systems • E Beam Aseptic Filling Systems • Pre eeders & Conveyors • Spare Parts Industries Served: Beverage • Food & Nutrition • Pharmaceutical

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ROBOTICS Yaskawa America, Inc., Motoman Robotics 937/847-6200 www.motoman.com

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Miamisburg OH

Yaskawa is dedicated to the development of advanced motion control technologies and robotic solutions that help deliver transformative results for complex challenges. We serve leading companies and system integrators in diverse industries with over 600,000 robots, 25 million servos and 35 million inverter drives installed worldwide. From primary packaging to end-of-line palletizing, our robots provide game-changing benefits that can improve quality, efficiency, flexibility and performance. Our easy-to-use industrial robots bring exceptional speed and precision to handle products in food and beverage, snacks and confectionary, health and beauty care, pharmaceutical and other applications. Collaborative robots, like the HC10DTP, HC20DTP and HC30PL, optimize production and safety in sanitary environments, with the latter enabling efficient fenceless palletizing and select handling, packaging and logistical applications. Yaskawa is the leading provider in motion automation with a single software package that operates robots, servos and variable speed drives. This unprecedented capability is built on controllers, servo motors and SERVOPACK amplifiers, setting the standard for performance and dependability. Our MLX300 programming portal, enables both control and programming of Yaskawa robots entirely from a PLC or Yaskawa motion controller, and our Smart Pendant simplifies programming for fast implementation. Yaskawa is a proven partner with a bold vision to meet challenging demands every step of the way. Our comprehensive lifetime support with regional technical assistance ensures fast, flexible operations that are always moving for you! Explore the impact automation can have on your operations at yaskawa-motoman.com.

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Recent advances in its in-house developed robotic technology has enabled Cama to further enhance its machine portfolio, with a solution designed to address some of industry’s most pressing concerns in terms of smaller packaging sizes and available plant real estate.

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FANUC CRX-20iA/L Food-Grade Collaborative Robot

FANUC DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS Food-Grade Delta Robot

Designed for the food and beverage industry, the CRX-20iA/L cobot is equipped with NSFH1 food-grade grease, white epoxy paint and rust/chemical resistant plating ideal for food handling, wet environments or strict hygiene requirements.

The DR-3iB/6 is FANUC’s first stainless steel food-grade delta robot for picking and packing primary food products, meeting USDA and FDA food standards and setting benchmarks for robotic food handling in payload, speed, reach and sanitation.

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FANUC’s Environmental Robots Meet Stringent Cleanliness Standards Offering high precision and long reach, the M-710iD/50M robot is ideal for picking, packing and palletizing. Its curved arm minimizes interference with work fixtures, and its fully enclosed option ensures resistance to wet tasks.

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Hygienic robotic primary loading system made for washdown The Talon® is made to get wet and loads raw or naked foods into flow wrappers, thermoformers, MAP trays and more. Precision loading with preferred orientation with IP69K rated delta robots. Great for automated sandwich assembly applications.

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Robotic End-of-Line Automation Systems As a Level Five Authorized System Integrator for FANUC Robotics, Kaufman Engineered Systems applies FANUV robot technology to provide customers with complete customized end-of-line system solutions they can rely on.

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Featuring a plug and play ISO tool flange to quickly connect end-of-arm tooling for fast, simple deployment, the HC30PL is ideal for collaborative palletizing. Yaskawa’s full line of robots deliver the performance and precision needed to succeed.

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TRAY, CLAMSHELL & BLISTER PACKAGING EQUIPMENT Busch Vacuum Solutions 757-463-7800 www.buschusa.com

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Virginia Beach VA

Your Reliable Vacuum Packaging Partner As the global leader in vacuum technology for the packaging industry, Busch Vacuum Solutions is dedicated to improving your production output and operational efficiency. With over 3 million R5 rotary vane vacuum pumps in use worldwide, our proven expertise is trusted across the globe. Our vacuum solutions integrate seamlessly with a variety of packaging equipment, including chamber machines, thermoformers, tray sealers, and bag-filling systems, ensuring reliability at every step. Rely on Busch vacuum experts to help you find the right vacuum solution from our extensive product and service portfolio. Our Products: • Vacuum Pumps • Vacuum Systems • Blowers & Compressors • Measurement Equipment • Spare Parts & Accessories Our Services: • Repair & Overhaul • Nationwide Field Service • Nationwide Service Centers • Digital Condition Monitoring • Emergency Vacuum Pump Exchange Service You can count on Busch to deliver consistent performance, improving uptime and productivity in even the most demanding applications.

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TRAY, CLAMSHELL & BLISTER PACKAGING EQUIPMENT Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC 800/813-6644 www.harpak-ulma.com

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Taunton MA

Looking for the lowest total cost of ownership and highest quality packaging automation solutions available for food, medical devices, and other non-food products? We can help you navigate today’s complex, rapidly changing packaging landscape. We help balance costs and functionality with innovative and emerging processes, materials, and advanced technologies; enhance your profitability and improve the performance of your primary and secondary packaging operations. Our full-service solutions address installation, training, spare parts, service and customer support. Our capabilities span robotics and automation, thermoforming, tray sealing, filling, flow-wrapping, stretch, blister, skin pack, and vacuum. Every smart, connected G. Mondini and ULMA packaging platform utilizes Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture to reduce solution complexity and maintenance costs, while realizing better quality, capacity, and throughput. We also partner with PTC to incorporate Augmented Reality tools. It all lets us leverage data to enhance your operation and realize greater productivity and efficiency. We are focused on the environment, aiming to help you meet demand while meeting your sustainability initiatives. Our sustainable packaging options include less plastic use, thinner gauge films, optimized package sizes, reduced film scrap, and alternative packaging materials. Our customers rely on us to help them optimize their overall packaging investment, from start to finish. We offer package design and prototyping services, and can help solve production concerns with comprehensive flexible and efficient systems. We help strategize how to tackle today’s most complex packaging challenges, such as sustainability, eCommerce, robotics and digital transformation. We focus on lowering your TCO and offering the most reliable systems available. With consistent, professional and timely customer and technical service, our partnership extends well beyond your purchase.

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TRAY, CLAMSHELL & BLISTER PACKAGING EQUIPMENT Point Five Packaging (847) 678-5016 www.p5pkg.com

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Bensenville

Established in 2010 as a manufacturer of basic modified atmosphere packaging tray sealers, Point Five Packaging, LLC has quickly grown into a full-service packaging system and material supplier with an intense focus on the food industry. Whether it is entry level semi-automatics or fully automated production lines, Point Five machines can be found every day packing products such as meat, seafood, poultry, home delivery meals, dairy products, snacks, salads, sandwiches, deli items, dips, dressings, produce, and more. Point Five systems are easily configured to fit into your specific production footprint and to include tray denesters, extended infeeds, integrated filling, depositing, and weighing systems, date and lot coders, as well as metal detectors, check weighers, and x-ray inspection systems. Centrally located in the Chicagoland area, the packaging professionals at Point Five are adept at designing shelf-life extending solutions using advanced Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) technologies for any food product. With the assistance of an extensive supplier network, Point Five boasts an enormous stock packaging program for thermoformed and injection molded food packaging supplies, including microwave safe PP, crystal clear APET or RPET, and aluminum containers. Above all, Point Five is an industry leader in the supply of CPET, dual ovenable containers and products. Low-cost tooling allows for a lower barrier of entry for smaller, start-up companies and small volume runs. Point Five’s stock inventory program can be customized to each customer’s delivery needs. Point Five offers the fastest concept to market capability in the country with in-house tray designers that bring your packaging ideas to life. With an ever-increasing installation base, more and more food processors are finding out that Point Five delivers effective shelf-life solutions that cut cost, improve productivity, and drive revenues at the highest possible velocity to market.

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TRAY, CLAMSHELL & BLISTER PACKAGING EQUIPMENT Starview Packaging Machinery 888/278-5555 sales@starviewpackaging.com www.starviewpackaging.com

Dorval QC

Starview Packaging Machinery, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of packaging machinery for high-visibility packaging and medical device packaging with over 30 years of providing standard and custom packaging systems to our customers and distributors. We engineer, design, and manufacture a comprehensive line of manual, semi-automatic, and automatic sealing machines. Available in shuttle, rotary, carousel, and inline configurations, with a variety of standard and custom sealing areas to meet exact requirements and maximize productivity. Machines are configured to suit specific applications such as retail-carded packages, sterile medical device packages, pharmaceutical wallet packages, OTC pharmaceutical packages and food tray packaging. Starview offers many value-added features for our machines such as: marking / printing systems, vision verification systems , robotic product loading, product detection / sensing, automatic packaging materials loading, automatic inline fold-over, finished package unloading with reject feature for non-compliant packages, RFID tooling identification and hydropneumatic cold seal presses. Machines are offered worldwide through a network of Authorized Distributors who provide sales and service as well as the packaging materials used in conjunction with our machines. Leading the industry with the most complete and innovative packaging machines for: Blister & Clamshell Packaging, Medical & Pharmaceutical Packaging, Systems with Automation & Integration, Food Tray Packaging, Skin Packaging & Die Cutting, Stretch Pak Packaging, Thermoforming Equipment, Customized Packaging Equipment.

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TRAY, CLAMSHELL & BLISTER PACKAGING EQUIPMENT Here are the latest advances in blisters/clamshells/skin packaging, thermoform/fill/seal, and tray lidding/sealing equipment. BLISTERS/CLAMSHELLS/SKIN PACKAGING

BLISTERS/CLAMSHELLS/SKIN PACKAGING

Vacuum pump industry standard: R5

Efficient, Low-Maintenance Vacuum Solutions for Sensitive Packaging Setting the standard in vacuum packaging with over 3 million units in operation. R5 vacuum pumps deliver reliable, high-performance vacuum power for a variety of applications. Now available with digital monitoring to ensure optimal pump performance.

MINK vacuum pumps are ideal for packaging food, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive products, seamlessly integrating into your process. With an oil-free, contact-free design, they offer the advantage near maintenancefree operation, ensuring efficiency and

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Blister, Food, Medical, Pharma & Skin Packaging Machines

MULTIVAC: Your Partner in Packaging

Starview has the largest selection of standard and custom sealing machines in market. Shuttles, Rotaries, Carousel and Inline machines from manual to fully automatic to integrated systems with robotic in-feeds and pack off systems.

MULTIVAC is one of the world’s leading suppliers of packaging solutions for foods, life science, and healthcare products, as well as consumer and industrial goods. www.multivac.com/us

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MULTIVAC: Your Partner in Packaging

Innovative Concept to Market Food Packaging Solutions A leading worldwide provider of packaging and processing solutions, MULTIVAC takes pride in setting the standard in innovation, efficiency, and reliability through expertly engineered products. Learn More at www. multivac.com/us

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Single-source supplier of cutting edge food packaging systems and materials. Point Five specializes in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) technologies designed to improve product appearance and shelf life.

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Find More Tray, Clamshell & Blister Packaging Equipment Suppliers PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

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CONSUMABLES Pregis 1 (877) 692-6163 www.pregis.com

marketing@pregis.com

Chicago

Pregis LLC is a global, customer-driven solutions provider of innovative packaging materials, equipment systems, flexible packaging, and surface protection. As a material neutral company, we work with customers to find the right packaging solution to solve their toughest business challenges. Partner with us to minimize shipping costs, keep products flying out the door, inspire brand loyalty and reduce damages across fulfillment channels. Core to the Pregis Purpose, preserving and protecting the environment is who we are and what we do. Pregis is committed to protecting our customers’ products, reducing damage and preventing reships. We are focused on continually improving our portfolio of sustainable solutions which takes into account the entire lifecycle of our products. This includes designing circular products, supply chain and manufacturing processes, reducing use of raw material and virgin material, and maximizing recycled content. And as a company we “inspyre” our employees, partners and customers to contribute to our communities and to think and act differently. Pregis serves a wide variety of consumer and industrial market segments including food, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, e-commerce, retail, automotive and transportation, building and construction, and military/ aerospace.

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CONSUMABLES STA, LLC 800-258-8273 www.sta-tapes.com

stacs@sta-usa.com

Rogersville TN

For nearly 50 years STA has specialized in high quality, high performance acrylic carton sealing tapes. Proudly manufactured in the USA, our acrylic Supreme® and Cohere® brands include a broad line of industrial and specialty tapes. Our comprehensive portfolio of products also consists of hot melt, wateractivated, filament and masking tapes along with hand held dispensers. Multiple shrink wrapped roll options such as flat, tower and accordion packs are available. With a wide variety of grades from economy to heavy duty, in both hand and machine lengths for manual and automated sealing equipment, STA has a product sure to fit your needs. ADDITIONAL SERVICES STA maintains a staff of technicians and industry professionals providing customers technical support in addition to offering customer-specific training. Our technical experts will test your packaging tape – even if it wasn’t manufactured by us. We will test for the following: film and adhesive thickness, cold temperature performance, fiber pull, adhesive strength and roll length. You will receive a report also including overall observations of the color, clarity and presence of chemical odors along with the results of the recommended STA products. As an industry leader in the application of sustainable aqueous adhesives, UV inks and primer coatings, STA has earned the reputation of providing innovative solutions to challenging issues presented by the ever-changing packaging and converting industries. STA’s process engineers have decades of coating and converting experience. Our coating lines are continuously upgraded with new technology to achieve higher quality and faster turnaround times. Modern slitting equipment gives us the ability to convert most materials including tape, film and paper as well as printed and coated materials. We welcome the opportunity of meeting your custom coating and slitting requirements. Contact our friendly sales and customer service team today to discuss your product needs.

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sales@vibac.com

Montreal QC

Vibac Group is a global leading manufacturer of adhesive tapes (PSA) and packaging films, with six production sites across Europe and the Americas. Known for its integrated paper mill and production process, Vibac ensures top-quality production control and products. Discover a glimpse of our range of adhesive tapes: 1. Sustainable Tape Solutions - V GREEN: Tape backing made with 30% by weight of recycled PP, offering eco-friendly durability. - 217 Paper Tape: Natural rubber adhesive on paper backing, with recycled fibers cores and boxes option. - V Paper: Solvent-free paper tape, reducing CO2 and energy used in production. - Water-Activated Tapes: Secure sealing with water-activated tape. An option that can be recycled with the packaging. 2. Masking Tapes and Paper Tapes: Paper from Vibac in-house Paper Mill - Masking Tapes: Used for painting, automotive, and general purpose. purposes, easy to apply, and clean removal. Can be produced with FSC-certified paper. - Paper Packaging Tapes: Can be produced with FSC-certified paper, ensuring strong adhesion for eco-packaging. 3. Standard Adhesive Tapes - Hot melt, natural rubber, and acrylic tapes. Available also in printable and printed options in various sizes. 4. Industrial Tapes - Filament Tapes: For heavy-duty packaging, bundling, and palletizing, offering high strength. - Duct Tapes: Multipurpose and professional, ideal for sealing, fixing, and repairing. - Double-Sided Tapes: Strong adhesive for bonding materials in construction.

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ACES: Accessories Consumables & Expert Service

ShurSEAL® Packaging Solutions from Shurtape Technologies, LLC

Packsize offers your company the latest packaging related accessories.

The ShurSEAL® Solution is more than just tape — it’s a complete packaging solution that keeps your carton seals intact every step of the way. For the demanding way you do business, we deliver Secure Seals, Every Time™.

Carton sealers, dimensioning systems, printers, scanners, strapping machines, conveyors, gluers, and so much more!

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US Made Tapes, Contract Coating & Converting

Hot melt, water-based, and custom adhesives for the packaging industry

STA’s high quality, high performance acrylic carton sealing tapes offer excellent holding power in a wide application and operating temperature range. Contract coating and converting services available.

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CONTAINERS & CLOSURES Independent Can Company 410/272-0090 contact@independentcan.com www.independentcan.com

Belcamp MD

CELEBRATING 95 YEARS For more than 95 years, Independent Can has been focused on specialty metal packaging solutions to build brands. LARGEST PORTFOLIO ICC has the largest portfolio of market-tested shapes and sizes, printed and manufactured in the USA. Recent historic investments have given ICC the most single-pass, print capability in the Western Hemisphere. STOCK AND CUSTOM PROGRAMS Independent Can has the largest year-round Stock Program that includes round cookie tins, popcorn pails, shape cans, seamless tins and hermetic cans for labeling. The Stock Tin program includes designs from renowned and independent artists, as well as solid colors. The Custom Tin program includes a larger variety of shapes, rounds, hermitic, seamless and industrial packaging, printed with the customer’s design or logo. SPECIAL FEATURES Special features include custom closures, embossing, perforation, and custom inks, up to nine colors, in a single pass. Reflective inks and coatings allow the beauty of bright tinplate to show through without foils or laminates. SHELF APPEAL AND STABILITY Hermetic packaging, for dry foods and beverages, enhances shelf life and keeps out air, light, moisture and contaminants. Custom printing adds shelf appeal. MOST SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Tin packaging, made of steel, is 100% infinitely recyclable without loss of quality. Every can contains between 25% - 60% recycled steel.

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CONTAINERS & CLOSURES James Alexander Corp. 908/362-9266 info@james-alexander.com www.james-alexander.com

Blairstown NJ

Located in northern New Jersey, James Alexander Corporation (JAC) is a leading contract manufacturer and custom filler of single-use crushable glass and plastic ampoules. Its manufacturing facility features unique, company-designed equipment and produces its patented plastic ampoules, among other product offerings. James Alexander Corp. has expanded its operations floorspace, adding 18,000 square feet to its warehousing capacity and 2,000 feet apiece to manufacturing and office space. The expansion provides additional capacity for servicing key markets including pharmaceutical (OTC & Rx), medical devices, health & beauty products, first aid and diagnostics. JAC’s patented single-use plastic ampoules, which have undergone various enhancements since their initial market introduction, are available in a variety of colors and with an array of applicators, offering singlehanded activation in a customizable format. Meanwhile, the company’s glass ampoules can be filled and assembled in single-use swab or dropper packages. JAC also recently introduced a winged device, THE ACTIVATOR™, which provides easier activation for these glass formats. Other services include autoclave sterilization for glass ampoules, blister packaging and formula compounding. Plastic Unit-Dose Dispensing Systems James Alexander Corp.’s revolutionary plastic ampoule combines style and ease of use through single-handed activation. With just a gentle squeeze, the inner membrane ruptures, allowing the contents to be dispensed by the user. The plastic ampoule is available in sizes up to 5ml, as well as a range of colors and applicators. Unit-Dose Glass Swabs James Alexander Corp.’s unit-dose swabs offer the stability of glass in one- or two-part systems allowing for convenient application of pharmaceuticals and health aids. JAC also produces single-use glass ampoules for inhalation and dropper tip assemblies for the dispensing of liquids.

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CONTAINERS & CLOSURES MRP Solutions 518-561-1812 www.mrpsolutions.com

marketing@mrpsolutions.com

Plattsburgh NY

Build your brand and deliver packaging premiumization with MRP Solutions. More than ever, consumers expect quality products packaged to deliver an unmatched user experience and connection to the brand and product. MRP Solutions combines extensive packaging expertise with a consultative approach to reliably uncover customer needs. By understanding business goals, we can tailor smarter, safer and more flexible packaging solutions that reduce cost and increase speed to market, helping businesses capitalize on opportunities. With one of the most robust, recyclable plastic closure offerings in the market, whether you need a standard continuous thread closure, disc top, push pull caps, twist open, child resistant caps or a specialized cap like our Ultra Light® or MegaFlap®, we have an option to fit your project. From fast-order shipping of a wide range of stock components to developing custom product solutions with our in-house innovation team, MRP is your trusted supplier. MRP Solutions is a leading provider of high-quality, injection molded closures, jars and packaging components used daily by millions of global consumers. MRP combines extensive packaging expertise with a consultative approach, reliably uncovering customer needs and goals. We tailor smarter, safer, and more flexible packaging solutions, reducing costs, increasing speed to market, and helping you capitalize on opportunity. Together, we deliver packaging with purpose.

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PREMIUM PERFORMANCE IN SINGLE-DOSE PACKAGING

48 years of proven performance in FRUTZQJ GFXJI HTSYWFHY ᠴQQNSL FSI UFHPFLNSL Discover a unique dispensing system available with a variety of tips and in a range of different sizes and colors. Your journey to smarter single-use packaging begins here. OFRJX FQJ]FSIJW HTR

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Healthcare Packaging Experts For More Than 40 Years NutraGen II® closures provide convenient dispensing of pills, softgels or gummies. Its customizable, contemporary design sets brands apart, enhancing shelf impact and building brand loyalty. Made in USA.

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Connect with More Suppliers PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions, including containers and closures. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

Join a network of packaging and processing professionals dedicated to advancing the industry through its next generation of leaders. Programs include: f On the Rise Awards f Leadership Development Program f Quarterly e-newsletters, monthly blog posts, & an active LinkedIn Group f Young Professionals Conference f Networking events at PACK EXPO and EXPO PACK trade shows

For more information & to join, visit: pmmi.org/young-professionals

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Amcor Flexibles North America 800/544-4672 www.amcor.com/afna

NorthAmericaFlexibles@amcor.com

Oshkosh WI

Amcor Flexibles North America – leaders in responsible flexible packaging At Amcor we have been developing and producing responsible flexible packaging for 160 years. Our packaging innovations protect products better, lengthen shelf-life, reduce food waste, meet distribution challenges and reduce the package’s carbon footprint. With an industry-leading packaging portfolio and machine solutions, Amcor Flexibles North America delivers breadth and depth of product, market and technical knowledge to customers operating in hundreds of different market segments – from the largest global players to regional and niche brands. Amcor was the first packaging company to sign a global commitment to develop all our packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2025, to increase our use of post-consumer recycled content and drive greater recycling, worldwide. We’re trusted by our customers all over North America and the globe to deliver for them every step of the way, providing more sustainable, responsible packaging choices, helping solve their challenges today and leading industry innovation to solve the challenges of tomorrow. www.amcor.com/afna About Amcor Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. Amcor is focused on making packaging that is light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made with an increasing amount of recycled content.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Charter Next Generation (877) 411-3456 www.cnginc.com

sales@cnginc.com

Chicago

INNOVATIVE SPECIALTY FILMS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Charter Next Generation (CNG) leverages material science to engineer, design, and produce high-quality specialty films and products built for durability and resilience. We offer a full range of blown and cast solutions that help extend the shelf life of fresh food, safeguard products throughout the supply chain, protect homes, enhance patient safety, and engineer eco-friendly film solutions to conserve our planet. As material science experts, we push the limits to enhance lives and create a better world. SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS With partnerships throughout the value chain, CNG brings world-class, sustainable solutions to the market. Using the latest in polymer and processing technologies, our suite of sustainable products includes carbon-reducing and compostable films, along with recyclable films and films that incorporate post-consumer recycled content (PCR). Whichever sustainable path you’d like to take, CNG is ready to help you every step of the way. FOOD PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Delicious meals depend on fresh ingredients, so grocers, chefs, and home cooks can create great experiences with every meal. CNG provides the tools and resources to keep food fresh and extend shelf life. A combination of innovation, sustainable thinking, and premium quality, CNG’s Food Packaging Solutions keep ingredients fresher for longer to provide the world with nutritious and delicious meals. CONSUMER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Ordering a gift online, buying school supplies during back-to-school season. These slices of life are important; that’s why CNG protects them. We safeguard products along the supply chain, help create school supplies that last, and make sure products arrive in pristine condition. And by providing solutions that deliver the highest standards of performance, we build unbreakable connections between our clients, their customers, and the products people use every day.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FlexPak Services 651/789-8800 www.flexpakservices.com

sales@flexpakservices.com

Vadnais Heights MN

FlexPak is shaping the future of flexible packaging through our advanced laser processing technologies. Founded in 2008 as a sister company to LasX Industries, we offer complete technical support from package development to full-scale production, resulting in reduced costs and accelerated time-to-market. Our state-of-the-art, food-grade facility is SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified, and we pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Glenroy, Inc. (800) 824-1482 www.glenroy.com

info@glenroy.com

Menomonee Falls WI

With a family-run legacy spanning three generations, Glenroy® continues to be the authority in high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging. We specialize in stand-up pouches & film laminations, with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions to serve the next generation. Glenroy has earned a reputation in the industry for manufacturing flexible packaging that performs reliably and consistently. We offer exceptional expertise in developing laminations to support a range of barrier needs, including high-barrier laminations for “hard-to-hold” products. To help our customers achieve their sustainability goals, the TruRenu® sustainable flexible packaging portfolio offers store drop-off recyclable pouches and film laminations that meet the requirements of the How2Recycle® program. Our portfolio also offers a variety of PostConsumer Recycled (PCR) flexible packaging options including film laminations, stand up pouches, and premade STANDCAP inverted pouches. We have a dedicated team of professionals committed to looking for new ways to reduce the environmental impact of our packaging. With some of the most extensive in-house premade pouch converting capabilities in the industry, Glenroy offers the capabilities and expertise to create pouches that increase sales, protect your products, extend shelf life, and preserve freshness. Our packaging engineers work with customers to determine ideal pouch film structure, configuration, and features such as press-to-close zippers (including powder-proof) and spouts. Visit www.glenroy.com to learn more about our packaging film and pouch offering.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MULTIVAC 800/800-8552 us.multivac.com

info@multivac.com

Kansas City MO

Increase your Productivity with MULTIVAC, your partner for single-source full-line packaging & processing solutions. Our One Line – One Control capability allows all MULTIVAC components, such as product loading, processing, packaging, conveying, printing, labeling, & inspection, to be controlled from a single HMI. With easy setup and changeover through a single interface, we provide the perfect machine for every pack. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of packaging & processing solutions for a wide variety of foods, life science and healthcare products, and consumer and industrial goods, long-term productivity is at the heart of every machine and solution we develop. Thanks to holistically designed systems, our comprehensive line solutions help you reach your PEAQ Performance with increased Productivity, Efficiency, Availability, and Quality. MULTIVAC Smart Services enable data collection in realtime, optimizing processes and maximizing efficiency throughout your equipment lifecycle. Our portfolio covers all packaging design, performance, and resource efficiency requirements. In addition, it encompasses an extensive range of packaging technologies, automation solutions, and labeling and quality control systems. Finally, our offering is rounded off by solutions upstream of the packaging process: in portioning and processing and baked goods technology. Ultimately, we see ourselves as partners making a decisive contribution to your business’s success. As a worldwide group with 85 subsidiaries, we are closely linked with our customers and their markets, allowing us to identify trends and developments early. When you decide on MULTIVAC as a partner, you opt for the highest level of quality and efficiency, comprehensive customer care, and highly qualified sales and service teams.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Packaging Personified 630-653-1655 Marketing@packagingpersonified.com www.packagingpersonified.com

Carol Stream

Packaging Personified: Your Partner in Packaging Excellence -A Partnership That Goes Beyond PackagingAt Packaging Personified (PPI), packaging is more than just a product—it’s part of your brand’s story. Since 1975 we’ve been a trusted partner across industries like baked goods, frozen foods, lawn and garden, tortillas, and more. We take time to understand your unique challenges, offering solutions that help you stand out and streamline operations. -Customer Service with a Personal TouchWe’re not just a supplier—we’re part of your team. Whether it’s bags or rollstock, we ensure your packaging fits seamlessly with your product. From concept to production, we build long-lasting relationships, delivering not just packaging but peace of mind. -Effortless Efficiency Through Vertical IntegrationOur vertical integration sets us apart. We manage every stage—extrusion, printing, slitting, and converting—in-house, reducing delays and ensuring quality. This gives you the flexibility to adapt quickly to any changes, meeting tight deadlines or adjusting specifications with ease. -Supporting Your Supply ChainWe’ll develop a supply chain strategy tailored to your needs, with clear communication and proactive management. As your business evolves, we provide insights and improvements to keep your packaging and operations running smoothly. -A Partnership for the Long HaulAt Packaging Personified, we don’t just provide packaging—we offer ongoing support, innovation, and expertise to help your business grow. Let us handle the details, so you can focus on what matters most: driving your brand forward.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Printpack 404/460-7000 www.printpack.com

info@printpack.com

Atlanta GA

What could a relationship with Printpack mean for your brand? Best-In-Class Customer Service At Printpack, we develop a true understanding of the customer, as an organization and as individuals, building a plan for delivering exceptional experiences. We know that every brand has a unique vision and unique challenges they’re facing. That’s why we bring to the table a range of innovative services and superior products that can be delivered at the rapid pace you need to succeed. We’re experts at connecting insights from the market to specific packaging formats, concepts, and innovations. By identifying key trends and the impact they have on consumers, we help brands deliver leadingedge packaging designs that stand out on the shelf. We can help you settle on a new format or solution for your product. After that, we’ll guide you through our best-in-class onboarding experience, designed to bring your new concepts to life and scale flawlessly up to commercial production. Powerful Supply Chain Expertise We’ll partner with you to design a customer-centric order and inventory management program. The result will be direct visibility through our reporting and self-service (X-ccelerator) platforms, as well as unique insights into your supply chain through our demand analytics platform. In the meantime, you’ll have direct access to a coordinated team who are experts in both our business and yours. And we won’t stop once you’re up and running. Our approach to continuous excellence ensures you’ll have ongoing access to new and evolving recommendations to improve your packaging and your supply chain. Throughout your partnership with Printpack, we’ll offer you fresh insights and innovations, packaging format improvements, and process enhancements — all designed to deliver more value to your business.

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FLEXIBLE PACKAGING Vacuum Barrier Corporation 781-933-3570 www.vacuumbarrier.com

sales@vacuumbarrier.com

Woburn MA

Vacuum Barrier designs, engineers and fabricates liquid nitrogen dosing and piping systems for Food, Beverage, Semiconductor, MBE, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Beer, Wine, Coffee, and Cannabis industries. We provide custom and standard solutions for all liquid nitrogen handling applications to position ourselves as your one-source for a complete system. Liquid Nitrogen Dosing Vacuum Barrier’s NITRODOSE liquid nitrogen dosing systems pressurize thin-wall packages or displace oxygen to extend product shelf-life. A precise droplet of liquid nitrogen is dispensed into the package vaporizes and expands to fill the headspace forcing nitrogen into the solution and pressurizing the bottle. To inert headspace the vapor is allowed to expand, before sealing, pushing out oxygen and extending shelf-life. Liquid Nitrogen Piping Vacuum Barrier’s SEMIFLEX vacuum jacketed sealed and dynamic liquid nitrogen pipe delivers liquid nitrogen at bulk tank pressure in two-phase condition for on-demand supply. Combine with SEMIFLEX Triax liquid nitrogen pipe eliminates two-phase flow to all use points. Vacuum Barrier is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has a highly trained worldwide staff to assist you with all your liquid nitrogen handling applications.

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Discover Amcor Moda Packaging Solutions

Optimize your plant operations, with Amcor Calibrate™

Decrease packaging and maintenance costs with the Moda Vac 18Y + CBP® shrink bags. CBP® coextruded bone-in bag provides improved puncture resistance throughout the entire bag.

Our technical experts provide packaging systems and solutions expertise to customers at every step of the journey. We help you optimize the machine and material interface, improving uptime, throughput and quality.

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Amcor Liquiflex® packaging equipment and Advance™ films

GreenArrow™ Sustainable Specialty Films

Boost your bottom line with the industry’s most advanced foodservice packaging solution, Liquiflex® and Advance™ films. Together, they deliver next-generation liquid packaging solutions that enhance versatility and optimize operations.

CNG’s GreenArrow™ sustainable films include carbon-reducing and compostable films, recyclable films, and films that incorporate post-consumer recycled content (PCR). Whichever path you take, CNG is there to help every step of the way.

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Partner in Superior, Flexible Packaging Solutions

Pregis Automated Mailing & Bagging Solutions

At Packaging Personified, we’re your partner in superior, flexible packaging solutions. Our vertically integrated process ensures topnotch quality and efficiency, from production to delivery. Trust us for reliable, high-performance packaging that elevates your brand.

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Pregis manufactures curbside recyclable paper and recycled content polybags, along with high-performance automated mailing and bagging machines. Machines increase throughput and optimize labor.

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Find More Flexible Packaging Suppliers PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions, including flexible packaging. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

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LABELS Chicago Tag & Label, Inc. 800.826.8260 www.chicagotag.com

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Libertyville

As a leading custom label manufacturer, Chicago Tag & Label goes beyond simply providing tags, labels, and label-form products—we deliver efficiency through innovation. Our solutions are thoughtfully designed to streamline your processes and improve productivity. Founded on a foundation of innovation, quality, and service, our commitment to our customers remains at the heart of everything we do. With a specialized focus on label design and manufacturing, we dedicate our time to creating the highest-quality products and services, tailored to meet your specific needs. Backed by over 75 years of experience in the printing industry, we offer access to a vast range of materials and design expertise, enabling us to create labels that optimize operational efficiency. Our rigorous research and quality control processes include a dedicated testing lab, ensuring that your products perform reliably in their intended environments. Our state-of-the-art facilities, located just outside of Chicago, feature a climate-controlled pressroom, a product testing lab, and an inventory warehouse. We maintain a diverse stock of standard and specialty materials, alongside over 2,000 custom dies. Proudly made in the USA, our innovative custom label solutions serve industries including healthcare, automotive, food and beverage, transportation, warehousing, retail, and more, with our customers at the forefront of everything we do.

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sales@universal1.com

St. Petersburg FL

Welcome to Universal Labeling Systems! We are labeling machinery. Since 1984, no one has designed and built more custom, made-to-order labeling systems than Universal. Labeling is all we do and we do a lot of it. All machines are designed and built in the USA at our St. Petersburg, Florida manufacturing facility. Everything we are goes into everything we do. Your Universal Labeling machine is sold and supported through a worldwide network of authorized distributors. And these knowledgeable distribution partners are backed by the expertise of our technical staff. Universal’s product manuals include specifications, bill of materials, set-up and operational details, and machine maintenance. Universal Labeling Systems offers the most complete line of pressure sensitive labeling machines. From low volume table top models to high volume zero down time systems, our machines are designed, manufactured, and tested with one purpose in mind…you and your labeling needs. And at Universal, we do more than talk as our Performance Guarantee states: “All equipment manufactured by Universal Labeling Systems carries a 30day performance guarantee. If your labeling machinery does not perform as stated, we will take your machine back and reimburse you in full.” Since 1984, we continue to honor this pledge.

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americas.metsaboard@metsagroup.com

Norwalk CT

Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium lightweight paperboards, delivering to over 100 countries world-wide. Metsä Board’s product portfolio includes lightweight folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners. Our sustainable folding boxboard range includes lightweight paperboards with a natural look and feel as well as coated paperboards for premium image reproduction and luxury appearance. They offer high yield, excellent printability, and superior safety for a wide variety of packaging applications. The functional properties of our lightweight products are the same or better than heavier grades, making it possible to create sustainable packaging without compromising on performance. Metsä Board’s pure, safe barrier boards are suitable for food, food service and other packaging applications that require resistance to grease or moisture and can be used for direct food contact. They are ideal for items such as cups, trays, and take-out containers but also for refrigerated and frozen food packaging. Our portfolio includes both PE extrusioncoated paperboards and an easily recyclable and compostable barrier paperboard. Metsä Board white kraftliners offer a wide range of options that can be used from lightweight microflute to heavy duty corrugated packaging. It provides options for point-of-sale, off-self, retail-ready and shelf-ready packaging that protects products during transportation and storage and catches consumers’ attention. Our portfolio consists of three white top kraftliners and a fully bleached kraftliner that can be used also as fluting. Our kraftliners provide opportunities for lightweighting without compromising on strength in different designs, even in very light basis weights. Consumer concerns and tightening regulations have intensified the drive for more sustainable and safe packaging. At the same time, improving performance and efficiency are important. To answer the demand, Metsä Board has introduced a collaborative 360º Service approach to deliver measurable benefits throughout the packaging value chain, from easy recyclability to brand impact, production, and supply chain efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and beyond, complementing its premium paperboard offering.

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OTHER MATERIALS Technical Adhesives 905/625-1284 info@technicaladhesives.com www.technicaladhesives.com

Mississauga ON

Founded in 1961, Technical Adhesives specializes in customized adhesive solutions. With an in-house lab, we collaborate with package manufacturers to create eco-friendly, effective packaging adhesives tailored to your needs. Our diverse product range addresses complex endof-line packaging challenges for any application. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Since our inception, we have taken pride in our support team. Our staff are knowledgeable, intuitive, and ready to collaborate on solutions tailored to your packaging needs. Our team will evaluate your parameters to provide the perfect adhesive solution that meets all your requirements and more. With strategic locations across North America, our sales team offers industry-leading support. Whether you are running a trial, need to troubleshoot your application process, or need a general audit, Technical Adhesives is committed to supporting you in the best way possible. We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new state-of-the-art facility located in Bastrop, Texas which will make it easier than ever to serve our customers south of the border. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Success comes from extensive communication with our trusted vendors. Our product development team boasts decades of collective experience in the adhesive industry. Our chemists are directly involved in sourcing innovative raw materials to ensure our formulas run clean and efficiently through your equipment, regardless of the application, or temperature requirements. While our formula portfolio is extensive, our team works closely with every customer to optimize adhesive performance and provide the best solution for your packaging process. Custom formulas tailored to your specific requirements are always available.

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Here are the latest advances in cartons & boxes, and multipacks/handles/carriers.

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Superior Z-Fold Corrugated Supply

Box maker and gluing machine for efficient, custom packaging Packsize has the largest corrugated Z-Fold supply network and the highest availability of premium corrugated with a 99% on-time delivery rate in just 4-5 days.

Smurfit Westrock’s Box On Demand® system provides an ideal packaging solution for businesses with varying shipping needs, allowing you to create the right size box for each order, maximizing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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100% Recycled Secondary Packaging and APR Certified Recyclable PakTech is the leading producer of 100% recycled and recyclable secondary packaging found worldwide and used by leading brands and retailers. PakTech helps customers achieve their ambitious sustainable goals by fully embracing a circular economy model.

PMMI ProSource is a free online directory with 460 categories of validated suppliers of packaging machinery, materials, and service solutions, including cartons, boxes, multipacks, and carriers. With a powerful search engine and the ability to filter solutions by machine feature and package type, ProSource brings vetted suppliers to you. Visit www.prosource.org today.

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E-COMMERCE Accurate Box Company (973) 345-2000 www.accuratebox.com

sales@accuratebox.com

Paterson NJ

Accurate Box Company is one of the largest independent manufacturers of litho-laminated corrugated packaging in the United States. Established in 1944 and women-owned since 1998, we are a fourth-generation, familyowned business that excels in creating innovative, high-quality packaging. Our expertise spans a wide range of industries, including club store, retail, e-commerce, and quick service restaurants. We can print up to seven colors plus a UV coating in a single pass on both small and large runs while achieving 200-line screen. We offer four different flute profiles (B, D, E, and F flute) and a variety of paper weights to customize the packaging to meet all of your requirements, including box strength, graphic integrity, and sustainability. Our packaging is 100% recyclable, sustainably sourced, and printed with eco-friendly inks. As a SFI® and FSC® Chain of Custody certified company, our paper is sourced from well-managed forests, controlled sources, or reclaimed materials. Additionally, we leverage rail freight and negotiate competitive backhaul rates to minimize carbon emissions and ensure competitive nationwide shipping. Everything is manufactured in our 400,000 sq. ft. facility, located just 15 miles from New York City. We utilize the latest technology the industry has to offer, including Koenig & Bauer printing presses, Bobst Asitrade laminators, Bobst die cutters, and Bobst folder-gluers. All tooling (plates, dies, and proofs) is made in-house providing quicker turnaround and tremendous flexibility at significant cost savings. We also have inhouse graphic design and structural engineering teams that specialize in developing packaging that excels on automatic filling equipment and stands out in the marketplace. Our quality acceptance rate is unparalleled in the box manufacturing industry, standing at 99.98%, with millions of boxes shipped daily. Our team is committed to continuous improvement to uphold this high level of precision and reliability.

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PACKAGING LINE INTEGRATION Heat and Control, Inc. 510/259-0500 info@heatandcontrol.com www.heatandcontrol.com

Hayward CA

Heat and Control® along with partners Ishida and CEIA®, provide endof-line solutions that will give you performance advantages in the busiest section of the line. From tray and container filling to fully-automated and integrated snack food packaging and inspection systems. Experience the benefits of automation to drive ROI and increased productivity and improve line integration by leveraging predictive communication between packaging room equipment. With deep design expertise Heat and Control will create an exact system for packaging room throughput requirements. Multihead Weighers In 1972, Ishida changed the packaging industry with computer combination weighing (CCW) technology and continues to deliver the best performing multihead weighing machines. The Advantage Series (CCW-AS) is the latest generation providing advanced automation and productivity. Snack Bagmakers Ishida’s Inspira Snack Food Bagmaker is the world’s best performing VFFS bagmaker for snack foods and offers industry leading accuracy, sealing integrity, ease of use, and productivity. Integrate with other Ishida packaging equipment for leverage automation and improved efficiency. Casepackers The Automated Snack Food Case Packer (ACP-700 Series) completes the Ishida line-up for integrated packaging room automation. For small and large bag sizes and multiple pack patterns, and with one of the industry’s smallest footprints. Designed for high packing speeds and fast, easy changeovers. Inspection For best in class quality control choose from a wide selection of Ishida x-ray, and checkweigh, and CEIA metal detection systems.

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PACKAGING LINE INTEGRATION KRONES 414-409-4000 www.kronesusa.com

sales@kronesusa.com

Franklin WI

Every day, millions of bottles, cans, and PET containers run through a Krones line. As a supplier for complete systems, Krones provides beverage bottlers, food producers, breweries and CPG companies all over the world with both individual machines and complete turnkey production lines. Our technology offerings are comprehensive and ever-expanding, with solutions from process technology, filling, and packaging, all the way through material flow, IT, automation, and container recycling. With our comprehensive Lifecycle Service (LCS) aftermarket support program, Krones also provides full engineering and manufacturing support for implemented production solutions – up to 24 hours, 7 days-a-week. The robust online platform at Krones.shop offers a user-friendly experience to not only order spare parts, but also manage substitution lists, maintain customized stockkeeping, track upgrades, plan overhauls, and more. You can even access Krones Academy training courses for your on-site teams, allowing you to fully maximize your equipment investment. Multiple Krones subsidiaries throughout North and Central America provide enhanced expertise and horsepower to meet your total packaging, production and processing needs. Serving the beverage, food, dairy, HPC and pharmaceutical industries, Krones Process Group North America provides sanitary process system expertise backed by the global depth and experience of KRONES. Leveraging over 165 years of combined experience, Krones North American subsidiaries Javlyn Process Systems, W.M. Sprinkman Corp., Ampco Pumps, Evoguard and Trans-Market have aligned, combining resources and knowledge to afford customers the highest level of quality. Krones Inc. is headquartered in Franklin, Wis. and is the North and Central American subsidiary of Krones AG based in Neutraubling, Germany.

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SUSTAINABILITY Alpek Polyester 877-432-2766 www.alpekpoyester.com

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Charlotte NC

At Alpek Polyester, we are committed to fostering circular economies for PET and to meeting the needs of today’s leading branded consumer product companies for innovative and sustainable PET offerings. As the largest PET producer in the Americas, our commitment is reflected in our expanding PET and rPET production capacities. Globally this includes facilities in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Brazil and the United Kingdom. PET is already the leading lowest carbon footprint packaging material and its environmental impact is being reduced even further with PET recycling. Alpek Polyester has made significant advancement towards its goal of increasing its PET bottle recycling capacity to 300 Ktons/year by 2025. Alpek Polyester is firmly positioned as the largest PET recycler in the Americas with three recycling facilities in the United States and one in Argentina. The addition of our newest PET recycling operation in Reading, PA and the expansion of our Richmond, IN facility have increased our offerings of food grade rPET to the market and demonstrate our focus on sustainable PET solutions. Our Laser+® family of PET Resins now includes recycle content offerings and solutions engineered for carbonated soft drink and water end uses, custom containers, sheet/thermoforming, strapping and carpet end-uses. We continue to focus our strategic positioning in relevant markets, stateof-theart technology, sustainability, growth, trade leadership, low-cost production and innovation. Alpek Polyester is a leading producer of PET Resins globally.

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SUSTAINABILITY Bostik, Inc. 800/726-7845 www.bostik.com

industrialmarketing@bostik.com

Wauwatosa WI

Bostik, the global adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, specializes in developing innovative products that help customers reduce environmental impact while meeting stringent performance needs. For packaging applications in particular, recent developments include the market’s first BPI-certified, industrial compostable cold seal and hot melt adhesives (Turbo-Seal® LOOP 1.0 and Kizen® LEAP) to help enable 100% compostable packaging. Designed to run on existing equipment and compatible with other compostable materials to streamline production processes, these products also can exceed standard performance criteria. Additionally, Bostik offers cold seals that meet How2Recycle®’s criteria for Store Drop-off labels, which aid in easy consumer recycling. Further, the company developed the market’s first APR-approved, all-temperature, wash-off adhesive for PET bottle and tray labels (FLEXCRYL™ ClearCycle 1000). In addition to allowing converters to use wash-off labels in more applications than before, this product is coater-ready, fully-formulated, requires no pretreatment and is compatible with standard water-based emulsion equipment to keep operational efficiencies high. Extending beyond innovative products, Bostik offers dedicated technical service at both global and regional scales. This includes conducting in-house trials on customers’ behalf, providing production line optimizations and performing troubleshooting as needed. As a company, Bostik continues to expand its portfolio and production capabilities through strategic acquisitions designed to more efficiently and effectively meet customers’ evolving needs in today’s market. For more information about these recent innovations and Bostik, please scan the QR code below.

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SUSTAINABILITY Clysar, LLC 888-4CLYSAR www.clysar.com

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Clinton

Clysar is a leading U.S. shrink film manufacturer with sustainable solutions for virtually every packaging application. Address state environmental mandates and meet your sustainability commitments with today’s most extensive portfolio of recyclable, recycled-content and right-gauged polyolefin shrink films. Full-Circle Shrink Packaging Solutions Recyclable Shrink Films – Find a complete selection of high-performance recyclable films prequalified for Store Drop-off by How2Recycle®, including all-purpose, high-speed, low-shrink force, anti-fog, corrugatereplacement and opaque privacy films. Certified Recycled Content – Reduce virgin plastic with films containing up to 30% recycled content utilizing Clysar® ReClaim™ pre-consumer resin certified by SCS Global Services. PVC Replacement – Improve material health with advanced polyolefin films that replace PVC shrink film (polyvinyl chloride), a problematic plastic. Right-Gauging/Source/Waste Reduction – Learn about system-wide solutions that reduce packaging volume, streamline logistics, eliminate components and minimize operating waste/and energy use. Solutions range from printed shrink film to corrugate replacement films that save up to 80% in package volume. Responsible U.S. Manufacturing – With 60+ years of shrink packaging expertise, Clysar is an accountable resource and collaborative partner. View our online Corporate Responsibility Report for details. Make your next shrink package more sustainable and successful. Visit clysar.com or connect with us to discuss your packaging goals.

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SUSTAINABILITY Koehler Holding SE & Co KG +49 7802 81-0 www.koehlerpaper.com

info@koehlerpaper.com

Oberkirch DE

Koehler Paper is a leading global manufacturer of specialty papers. Sustainable and innovative packaging solutions based on Koehler Paper’s specialty papers help to reduce the use of plastic packaging worldwide. Product Summary Our flexible packaging paper is well suited for a range of end uses, from food packaging and secondary packaging for tea bags through to pet food packaging.The new NexFlex® product range provides customers with the reliability, quality, and trustworthiness you expect from a family-run Black Forest company. The Koehler Group was founded in 1807 and has been family-run to this day. The Group’s core area of business is the development and production of high-quality, specialty paper, including thermal paper, playing card board, drink coasters, fine paper, carbonless paper, recycled paper, decor paper, wood pulp board, sublimation paper, and, since 2019, innovative specialty paper for the packaging industry, too. In Germany, the Koehler Group, with its around 2,500 employees, has five production sites, as well as three more in the USA. The Group operates on an international level, with an export ratio of more about 75% in 2022 and annual revenue of 1.3 billion euro. As an energy-intensive enterprise, Koehler invests with its unit Koehler Renewable Energy in renewable energy projects such as wind energy, hydroelectric power, photovoltaics, and biomass. The Koehler Group has committed itself to producing more energy from renewable sources than is needed for paper production by 2030. With the business unit Koehler Innovative Solutions, Koehler collaborates with start-ups to promote innovations in the core business areas of paper and renewable energy.

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SUSTAINABILITY WEIMA America 803.802.7170 www.weima.com

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Fort Mill SC

WEIMA offers a variety of industrial machinery to recycle packaging where it’s produced! WEIMA shredders and compression machinery offer packaging manufacturers full control over how their scrap is recycled or reintegrated. With over 40 years in the ecycling industry, WEIMA is no stranger to the plastics, paper, corrugate, aluminum, and canning sectors. What do these industries have in common? All these packaging materials are necessary for transporting various products effectively, and all of them create waste streams with unique requirements for recycling. Shredding with WEIMA: Industrial shredders are easily integrated into production lines, making size reduction a manageable process for all packaging manufacturers. These shredders are ideal for the paper and corrugated industries, as well as for processing plastic film packaging and hard plastic scrap. With a variety of rotor widths and cutting geometries, WEIMA knows what it takes to effectively size reduce specific waste streams with ease. Compressing with WEIMA: Whether empty or filled – WEIMA has the right pressing solution for recycling packaging waste. With hydraulic drainage presses, all common packaging and containers can be drained and compacted. These include soft packaging, plastic bags, tinplate or aluminum cans, foil-wrapped cardboard, plastic cups, plastic bottles and mixed food waste. Packaging that is no longer usable is occasionally still filled with fluids. These filled items require proper separation, if only for reasons of volume reduction and cost-effective disposal. Due to their complete stainless-steel construction, drainage presses are appreciated not only by breweries, dairies, soft drink producers and bottling plants, but also by operators of biogas plants, plastic processors and food manufacturers. WEIMA wants to help your operation Destroy Responsibly™!

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MULTIVAC Smart Services - Digital solutions for maximum productivity, simple operation, and direct support for your MULTIVAC machines and line components.

Designed and manufactured by Novanta. Seamless CO2 laser sources, laser beam delivery systems, user software and controller packages available as high-performance components or configured laser processing sub-systems.

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Print and Apply Solutions perfect for E-commerce

Achieve peace of mind with our ‘Flexible Sustainability’ solutions

Our 3600a-PA line is designed to apply variable data making it ideal for warehouses and E-commerce. The 3600a-PA can be integrated with either a Sato or Zebra print engine.

Embrace ‘Flexible Sustainability’ in your packaging with PAC Machinery solutions for e-commerce which offer the flexibility to package with either PAC’s Fiberflex® paper mailers or sustainable Rollbag® poly mailers that can be made of up to 100% recycled

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The #1 item picker: Piab MX suction cup family

Fully automated right-sized packaging for e-commerce

The MX suction cup can work across an array of applications such as bin picking, order fulfillment, box depalletizing, and parcel sorting. Gone are the days where you need to change gripper or suction cup for each individual product in the application.

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With a linear configured system, Opera can run at speeds up to 800 boxes per hour, providing custom, right-sized boxes for single and multiple items. Reinforced corners are engineered to provide product protection throughout the supply chain.

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Right-sized On Demand Packaging Solutions Whether you are packaging non-conveyables, shipping from store, or are in need of a customized in-line packaging and fulfillment solution, Packsize has the technology that the fits your unique shipping needs

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All-Fill Integrated Systems By choosing All-Fill, you are partnering with a team dedicated to maximizing your operational efficiency and product quality. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional custom packaging solutions that meet the unique needs of every client.

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Trusted Partner to Packaging Companies Around the World

Seamlessly designed systems are critical to our customer’s success. Whether you are implementing a new packaging system or are ready to optimize an existing system, we have the talent and experience to provide a best-in-class system.

With years of successful line integration projects, BellatRx Packaging has cultivated deep industry expertise and strong relationships. We leverage these strengths to deliver exceptional results for your business.

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Optimizing Packaging Line Integration for Maximum Performance

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Integrated Palletizing

Efficient packaging line integration is crucial for streamlining production, reducing downtime, and increasing overall performance. By optimizing processes and ensuring seamless communication between systems, companies can achieve higher productivity and quality

A Foc Columbia/Okura is driven by a powerful belief: automation is the key to unlocking transformative potential. Going beyond integrating robots, Columbia/Okura crafts intelligent solutions designed to revolutionize your end of line operations.

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Our full-line automation solutions help you optimize your packaging investment. Our offerings cover feeding, loading, secondary packaging, robotics, centralized line control, palletizing and stretch wrapping, as well as tote/basket management.

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Primary Packaging Solutions for Any Market We offer a broad range of packaging solutions to suit any need - from simple, single components to complex packaging lines. Our capabilities include flow wrapping, thermoforming, tray forming, tray sealing, vertical bagging and stretch wrapping.

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Amplify vacuum performance with Busch Service. Enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of your vacuum and pressure equipment with our nationwide expert service. Ask about our rapid Vacuum Pump Exchange program!

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Next-Generation Recyclable Shrink Films for the Circular

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Deliver on your sustainability commitments with industry-leading recyclable shrink films featuring up to 30% pre-consumer recycled content. Ideal for source reduction and replacing problematic plastic. Store Drop-off prequalified by How2Recycle®.

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Secure & Sustainable – Shurtape® Recycled Series Packaging Tapes We have sustainable options for all of our product lines, including reduced plastic, thinner gauge films, optimized package size, reduced scrap, tray-less packaging, and alternative materials.

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Designed to reduce virgin plastic use in carton sealing operations, Shurtape® Recycled Series Packaging Tapes are made from 90% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester delivering sustainable and Secure Seals, Every Time™.

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Ditch the plastic rings and go green with NEXClip™ multipack automation. Using recyclable paperboard clips to secure your canned or bottled products, NEXClip enables packaging that’s as easy on the environment as it is on your production.

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Drain and compress filled or empty cans in one step by integrating a WEIMA drainage press into existing canning lines. Reduce waste, maximize storage space, reclaim or dispose of fluid, recycle packaging, and minimize mess. Destroy Responsibly™!

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A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. www.abcpackaging.com 214 Aagard Group, LLC www.aagard.com 75 Accurate Box Company, Inc www.accuratebox.com 271 ADCO Manufacturing www.adcomfg.com 76 All-Fill, Inc. www.all-fill.com 183 ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. www.alliedflex.com 49 Alpek Polyester USA, LLC www.alpekpolyester.com 274 Amcor Flexibles North America www.amcor.com 254 American Film and Machinery www.afmsleeves.com 126 Anritsu- Product Inspection & Detection www.anritsu.com 205 Aurora Packaging Systems, Inc. www.aurorapackagingsystems.com 184 B&R Industrial Automation www.br-automation.com 151 Bartelt Packaging www.barteltpackaging.com 50 BELL-MARK www.bell-mark.com 127 BellatRx Inc. www.bellatrx.com 185 BestCode www.bestcode.co 128 BluePrint Automation www.blueprintautomation.com IFC, 77 Bostik, Inc. www.bostik.com 275 Brenton www.brentonengineering.com 215 Busch Vacuum Solutions www.buschusa.com 237 Buskro Ltd. www.buskro.com 129 BW Integrated Systems www.bwintegratedsystems.com 78 BW Packaging www.bwpackaging.com 186 Cama North America www.camagroup.com 79 Charter Next Generation www.cnginc.com 255 Chase-Logeman Corporation www.chaselogeman.com 187 Chicago Tag & Label, Inc. www.chicagotag.com 264 Clysar LLC www.clysar.com 276 Columbia Machine, Inc. www.palletizing.com 216 Columbia/Okura www.columbiaokura.com 217, 233 CTM Labeling Systems www.ctmlabelingsystems.com 130 Dekka www.dekkaindustries.com 80 Delkor Systems, Inc. www.delkorsystems.com 81 Diagraph Marking & Coding, An ITW Company www.diagraph.com 131 Dorner Mfg. Corp. www.dornerconveyors.com 159 Douglas Machine Inc. www.douglas-machine.com 82 DTM Packaging, A Massman Company www.dtmpackaging.com 188 Eastey www.eastey.com 83 Econocorp, Inc. www.econocorp.com 84 EDL Packaging, A Massman Company www.edlpackaging.com 51 Encoder Products Company www.encoder.com 152 Enercon Industries Corporation www.enerconind.com 189 EPI www.epilabelers.com 132 Eriez www.eriez.com 206

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Fallas Automation Inc. www.fallasautomation.com FANUC America Corporation www.fanucamerica.com FlexLink Systems, Inc. www.flexlink.com FlexPak Services www.flexpakservices.com FOCKE & CO www.focke.com Formost Fuji Corporation www.formostfuji.com Fortress Technology Inc. www.fortresstechnology.com Frain Industries www.fraingroup.com Frazier & Son www.frazierandson.com Glenroy, Inc. www.glenroy.com Graphic Packaging International www.graphicpkg.com Greener Corporation www.greenercorp.com Greydon www.greydon.com Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC www.harpak-ulma.com Haver & Boecker USA, Inc. www.haverusa.com Heat and Control, Inc. www.heatandcontrol.com High Tek USA, Inc. www.hightekusa.com Hitachi Industrial Equipment & Solutions America, LLC www.hitachi-iesa.com HUGO BECK Inc. www.hugobeck.com ID Technology www.idtechnology.com Ideal Pase, A Massman Company www.idealpakpase.com IMA FLX www.ima.it Independent Can Co. www.independentcan.com INSITE Packaging Automation www.insitepackaging.com Intertape Polymer Group www.itape.com Intralox www.intralox.com ITW Hartness www.hartness.com iXAPACK GLOBAL USA www.ixapack.com James Alexander Corp. www.james-alexander.com JBT Bevcorp www.bevcorp.com JLS Automation www.jlsautomation.com Kaufman Engineered Systems www.kaufmanengsys.com Koehler Holding SE & Co KG www.koehler.com Krones www.kronesusa.com Label-Aire, Inc. www.label-aire.com Leibinger www.leibinger-group.com Mamata Enterprises, Inc. www.mamatausa.com Markem-Imaje www.markem-imaje.com Massman Companies www.massmanautomation.com Material Transfer & Storage Inc. www.materialtransfer.com Matrix Packaging Machinery, Inc. www.matrixpm.com Meler USA Corporation. www.meler.eu. Metsä Board Americas www.metsagroup.com METTLER TOLEDO www.mt.com/pi

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