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High-speed Pallet Wrapping’s One - Two Punch
In today’s modern, fast-paced, beverage facilities the top selling MA-DX LoPro delivers knock out performance, load after load.
Orion holds the title for beverage pallet wrapping systems — integrating the smooth 60 feet-per-minute conveyance of our LoPro Drag Chain Conveyor with the rapid pace performance of the MA-DX Automatic Rotary Tower Wrapper.
Handling up to three 2,500-pound pallets at a time, the LoPro automatically separates the pallets for wrapping. Then the MA-DX’s 28 RPM counter-balanced rotary arm secures the load using Orion’s proven Insta-Thread® film delivery system that maximizes the load stability and containment, all while using the least amount film. Once the load is wrapped, the Lo Pro consolidates the pallets for pickup — knocking loads out quickly and efficiently.
When you know the ropes in the beverage industry, you know Orion delivers the win.
Companies
Markem-Imaje acquired Blue Bite LLC, a manufacturer of innovative workflow software solutions for brand owners and product marketers. Bosch Rexroth launched The Rexroth Store, an e-commerce portal that provides easy access to product and account information, CAD files, and the ability to verify system designs with Rexroth product engineers. BluePrint Automation acquired Jongerius Hanco B.V. Fanuc recently produced its 750,000th robot, representing a record high point in the robotics industry. ePac Flexible Packaging entered into a global agreement with Scantrust. Ranpak Holdings Corp. invested in the Pickle Robot Co., a manufacturer of robots designed for automated sorting, loading, and unloading of packaged goods within logistical lines. WeighPack Systems’ New Product Unit (NPU) will focus on creating new business opportunities through innovative research and development practices. Diagraph Marking and Coding announced the rebranding of Allen Coding GmbH to ITW Diagraph GmbH. Harpak-ULMA relocated its global headquarters to a new, expanded facility that will feature an advanced state-of-the-art customer experience center. Nosco began carton and label production at its Packaging Innovation Center in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Toly and Sulapac entered into a business partnership to align both companies with their long-term vision of creating new sustainable and innovative solutions.
Nutra-Pack Systems launched to provide packaging equipment for the nutraceutical industry. Exair launched an updated website offering faster speeds, updated themes, and improved interface. Aranow, Barcelona, Spain, partnered with AlliedFlex Technologies as its exclusive North American sales and marketing partner. ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics Group. Allpax, a product brand of ProMach, moved to a new facility in Covington, La.
People
Balaji Jayaseelan was named Vice President of Sustainability for Berlin Packaging. Eriez appointed Gareth Meese Regional Sales Director-EMEA and Eric Adams Managing Director for Eriez-Germany. Tom McDaniel was promoted to President of the Pharma Business Unit for ProMach.
TricorBraun appointed Susan Bergethon Senior Vice President and General Counsel and acquired SGB Packaging Group. Shruti Singhal was appointed CEO of Chroma Color.
In Memoriam
Gordon Mylius, Founder and CEO of Del Packaging, passed away on July 4, 2021.
FLUXX® Packaging using the X-tra
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SABEU expands to the Americas, and explains the X-tra
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competitiveness to ensure their expansion is nothing short of a huge success!
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pressed in several closures. They are fitted with water and oil repellent membranes guaranteeing that gaseous substances can escape, so there is no pressure build-up or drop in pressure in any of the many containers it is suitable for. The membranes are not moistened by liquids, so they remain fully breathable, and the container retains its original shape. The true advantage the products have over the others is the patented drip-off edge that ensures the membrane remains gas permeable. Due to the expertise in plastics and membranes, the inserts can be adjusted to match specific applications. In addition to the single inserts, ready-to-use Vented
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a supporting drip-off edge and convenient lever. These Dispensing Taps are demanded for
applications such as: liquid food, hygiene and care products, cleaning agents, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, and hazardous substances. The unique twin-chamber ventilation system delivers fast and clean dispensing without gurgling or dripping.
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