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-- Packaging Digest, 9/8/2009 12:10:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Harper Flexographic Solutions Tour™ dates announced for 2009
Co-suppliers and other industry experts will join the Harper GraphicSolutions™ experts for a FREE one-day seminar focusing on trouble-shooting pre-press and print room problem areas, as well as the latest technologies and techniques to improve print quality and press efficiency.
Dates and locations
Louisville, KY -- Sep 22, 2009
Appleton, WI -- October 14, 2009
Visit the Harper website for registration and additional details.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Omron launches systems integrator partner program
Omron Electronics LLC announced the launch of OASIS (Omron Authorized Systems Integrator Solution), a new service offering that introduces those with automation projects to Omron-certified systems integrator partners who can design and deliver an affordable automation system using Omron easy-to-operate controls. A listing of the certified systems integrators can be found on the www.Omron247.com website.
Program participants are able to deliver these key services:
Project management
Machine design
Machine control (PLC, HMI, Motion, Vision, Robotics, etc)
Panel building
Information management
Network design
Start-up assistance
And more
Baldwin expands blending and packaging facility
Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. a leader in process automation technology for the global printing industry, has announced that it has expanded its Oxy-Dry Food Blends manufacturing facility in Addison, Illinois.
Production volume at Baldwin subsidiary Oxy-Dry Food Blends, Inc. has increased by close to 400% since moving into the Addison manufacturing location in 2000. During that period, the Company’s capabilities expanded from bulk blending to also include packing dry ingredients in composite cans, form-and-seal pouches and retail cartons.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
Sealed Air unveils software platform to help food processors
improve performance and Reduce Costs
A new integration solution from Sealed Air’s Cryovac® brand gives food processors superior command and oversight of their equipment, providing the ability to control and improve productivity and performance, resulting in a sustainable reduction in operating costs.
Cryovac® PakFormance™ integration solutions provide a combination of hardware, software, equipment and services designed exclusively for the food packaging industry. By employing the PakFormance™ integration solution, users can monitor key equipment and process indicators to react immediately to deviations and address potential issues, thereby increasing productivity and performance.
Pat Geraghty Joins Digital Printing Media as
Vice President of VAR Sales and Marketing
Digital Printing Media (DPM), a member of Korim Co. Ltd., announces the appointment of Pat Geraghty to the position of vice president of VAR Sales & Marketing. Mr. Geraghty brings more than 20 years of experience working in sales and marketing management for bar code consumable companies. He will be responsible for leading the company’s market growth throughout North and South America.
Mr. Geraghty has served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Supplies for Datamax-O’Neil in the United States. Prior to joining Datamax-O’Neil Mr. Geraghty served as sales manager for a VAR, Identco Worldwide, and prior to that as sales representative with Brady USA.
Hertzler Systems hosts free web seminar for professionals
in food and food-packaging industries
Hertzler Systems Inc., a leading provider of SPC Software, KPI Software, and Operational Intelligence software, announced today that it will host a free web seminar for business leaders in the Food and Food Packaging industries. Scheduled for 1PM EDT on Tuesday, October 6, the seminar is titled “Managing for Profits: How best-in-class food processing companies drive profits, increase efficiency, and reduce risk.”
The seminar will be led by Tom Albrecht, Vice President of Business Development for Hertzler. Albrecht has been with the company for nearly 20 years. In his role he has helped dozens of companies increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce costs. Tom brings specific, significant personal experience working with Hormel Foods, Del Monte, Consolidated Biscuit, McCormick Foods, Cargill Cattle Feeders, Darden Restaurants, and Pactiv Corporation.
The seminar is free but registration is required. See the company's website for more information.
John A. Luke, Jr., MWV Chairman and CEO, to Present at
UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference
MeadWestvaco Corp. announced that John A. Luke, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the UBS Global Paper and Forest Products Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The conference will be held in New York City.
UBS will webcast the audio portion of Mr. Luke’s presentation, live and by replay, via the UBS Investment Bank website at www.ibb.ubs.com. The replay of the presentation will begin 3 hours after the presentation time and will be available until October 17, 2009. Access to this site is public (not password protected). Listeners should go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the presentation to download and install any necessary audio software.
MWV will also post the direct link to the audio webcast on our company website at www.mwv.com. To access the link, click on About Us, Investor Relations, Calendar of Events, and then the UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference webcast.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
Glass Packaging Institute Announces its 2009 Clear Choice Awards Winners
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) will name the winners of its 20th Annual Clear Choice Awards through a virtual event on the GPI website featuring video of the winners and award-winning product designs.
This year’s Awards recognized twelve consumer product goods (CPG) companies—in alcoholic beverage, non-alcoholic beverage, food, and cosmetics categories—and their achievements in expanding the frontiers of glass packaging design. www.gpi.org
xpedx debuts two new presses and
LED-UV curing system at PRINT 09
The new RYOBI 1050, a fully automated 42-inch offset press makes its North American debut at PRINT 09 Chicago, Sept. 11-16. Also debuting is the newest generation of the high-demand RYOBI 750 series of six-up presses. xpedx is the master distributor of Ryobi-branded presses and peripherals in the U.S. and Canada.
xpedx (Booth 1221) will showcase the RYOBI 1050-6, a 42-3/4"x 30-3/4" fully automated eight-up, six-color press, as well as the enhanced version 31"x23" RYOBI 756G with LED-UV curing unit. Both presses will be demonstrated in a live print production environment.
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