Dorner’s 2200 Series Precision Move Pallet Systems now come with features including heavy load corners, tight turn corners, low-profile lift and locates, elevators and more. The new design allows the conveyor to carry pallet loads up to 70 pounds around 90- or 180-degree corners, providing loop capacity for larger, heavier pallets.
Sun Chemical has launched its SunLam de-seaming Adhesive for shrink-labeled containers. The new de-seamable adhesive helps recyclers improve recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) yield without process changes. Partners Sun Chemical and Eastman tested SunLam on labels made with Eastman Embrace LV copolyester.
ABCO Automation Inc. announces Stingray, a low-profile modular belt conveyor that employs micropitch plastic belts. Stingray is powerful yet gentle, providing reliable product transfer, smooth transitions and product accumulation, making it ideal for delicate, small footprint or unstable products that may be damaged by a conventional conveyor.
Lone Star Brewing Co. has introduced Lone Star “Come and Take It” Independence Day cans in Texas. The commemorative packing celebrates Texas Independence Day, March 2, with a special salute to the courage of a rebellious group of Texas settlers who fought a detachment of Mexican army soldiers near Gonzales on October 2, 1835, during the Texas Revolution.
Man Cave Craft Eats is known for hand-crafting a range of products created in small batches, including Jalapeño & Queso Fresco Turkey Patties; Beer, Bacon & Cheddar Bratwurst; Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sausage and more. The new design shows bright colors, sharp images and a hint of the brand's story.
We sat down and discussed printing equipment with Brian Cook- MacDermid Graphics Solutions; Todd Blumsack- Bobst North America Inc.; Roy Oomen- HP Indigo; Klaus Kleemann- W&H North America, Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp.; Raúl El-Fakdi- Comexi, and Mario Mucciacciaro- Uteco.
Maxwell Chase will debut SeaWell Seafood Trays, an active packaging solution that extends the shelf life of seafood, at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, March 11-13. Maxwell Chase will be located at Booth #1487.
Consumer preferences are changing and e-commerce is growing, lowering the barrier to entry for new players. As a result, CPGs are striving to maintain market share and drive sales.
The glass container industry’s key indicators in North America generally remained stable in 2017, with opportunities for growth in 2018 in the premium and craft spirits and wine segments, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.