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On-board PLC
Omron Electronics LLC has introduced the 3G3MV-P10CDT-E on-board
PLC, which installs directly on an Omron 3G3MV inverter. The combination offers
the benefits of a CPM2C-S PLC embedded in the inverter in a compact 68-mm. by
128-mm. by 38-mm. unit. This allows the 3G3MV increased intelligence and autonomy
for tasks such as positioning and synchronization. The on-board PLC features
RS-232 and Omron hostlink communication. A direct, dual-port RAM connection
gives complete access to inverter parameters, as well as providing encoder input,
interrupt inputs, and digital,
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Pall Food and Beverage, part of Pall Corp. based
in East Hills, N.Y., is a sponsor for The Brewing Industry International
Awards, held every two years in the United Kingdom. Additionally, TrenStar
Inc. signed an agreement with organizers of the awards to provide U.S.
brewers funding to compensate for shipping costs. The entry deadline
is Feb. 27, and judging takes place in Burton in March and London in
April, with the Awards Ceremony at London's Guildhall on May 25.
Pliant Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., recently expanded
production of its R122 high-speed machine film and R410 hand film. Shipment
of the films from its Toronto, Ontario, manufacturing facility began
in December.
Pechiney Plastic Packaging Inc., Chicago, has
installed four blown film lines at its Neenah, Wis., plant. The lines
were installed to keep up with growing demand in the marketplace for
multilayer high-barrier films.
Sawmill Cove Industrial Park, Sitka, Alaska,
has entered into a long-term purchase agreement to sell raw bulk water
from Blue Lake to Quest Imports International, New York City.
Quest has identified 20 countries it will target to export a minimum
of 40 million gallons per year.
Invensys, London, and Oxford University recently
announced a five-year, approximately $5.8-million extension to Invensys’
funding of the University Technology Center for Advanced Instrumentation
in the University's Department of Engineering Science. Major accomplishments
from the partnership include self-validating sensors, accurate flow
measurement, better measurement of data quality and improved condition
monitoring for railway points machines.
Multi-Color Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, was named
the 7th Most Up and Coming Company in Forbes magazine's
200 Best Small Companies issue.
Peterbilt Motors Co., Denton, Texas, recently
named Peterbilt of Springfield, Strafford, Mo., the 2002 Red Oval Dealer
of the Year. Peterbilt of Springfield is owned and operated by Claire
and Glenn Larson. In other news, Cabmate cab air suspension systems
have been added to Peterbilt Class 6 and 7 Model 330 truck and tractor
configurations.
Tenergy Water LLC, New Britain, Conn., recently
signed an exclusive Manufacturing, License and Technology Transfer Agreement
with Christ AG, Switzerland. Under the agreement, Christ AG acquired
a minority interest in Tenergy Water, renaming the company Tenergy Christ
Water LLC.
Thermo Electron Corp., Beverly, Mass., recently
received the 2003 Frost & Sullivan Leadership Award for its line
of Orion water analysis products. The award is given each year to a
company that exhibits market leadership through its marketing strategy.
Exopack, Spartanburg, S.C., recently acquired
Plassein International Corp. With the addition of Plassein facilities,
Exopack operates seven plastics and seven paper flexible packaging manufacturing
facilities.
Constar International, Philadelphia, recently
teamed with GlaxoSmithKline to create two bottles for Ribena
Juice in the United Kingdom. The 200- and 330-ml. bottles of juice are
sold singularly and in multi-packs.
Anderson Instrument Co. Inc., Fultonville, N.Y.,
has acquired sanitary instrument supplier Negele Industrieelektronik
GmbH & Co., Egg-an-der-Günz, Germany.
Rexam plc, a global consumer packaging company,
recently acquired 89 percent of the share capital of Latasa SA.
Kenilworth, N.J.-based White Systems, a division
of FKI Logistex, recently signed an agreement with Pacific Integrated
Handling (PIH), making PIH its exclusive distributor in 13 western
U.S. states. The companies also have tentatively agreed to a similar
relationship for British Columbia, Canada.
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Wipe-on labeler
ID Technology has introduced the Model 150 wipe-on
label applicator. Model 150 provides automatic labeling capabilities and is
recommended for pressure-sensitive label application of pre-printed UPC
barcodes and spot labels. It can also handle an assortment of label sizes
and shapes. Top, bottom and side applications can be accomplished with the
angled U-arm, which positions the applicator head to the product.
Pressure-sensitive labels can be applied at rates as fast as 100 to 250 ppm
depending on label size. The Model 150 features a synchronous drive,
anodized aluminum construction and an ambidextrous design.
— ID Technology Corp., 2051 Franklin Dr., Ft. Worth, Texas 76106; 888/438-3242; idtechnology.com
— ID Technology Corp., 2051 Franklin Dr., Ft. Worth, Texas 76106; 888/438-3242; idtechnology.com
Spray process monitor
Nordson Corp. has debuted CanWorks iTrax Spray Monitor
System for real-time process monitoring of the inside spray process. The
system recognizes improperly coated cans as they are sprayed in two- and
three-piece container coating operations. The system samples data as many
as 500,000 times per second, and identifies guns spraying too much or too
little coating. It also recognizes improperly coated cans as they are
sprayed to prevent downtime. The CanWorks iTrax system is designed for easy
retrofit into existing Nordson CanWorks spray monitoring systems. —
Nordson Corp., 555 Jackson St., Amherst, Ohio 44001; 440/985-4385;
nordson.com
Quality regulator
InfinityQS International recently unveiled the 2004 version
of InfinityQS SPC. The new software will provide stricter quality control measures
and increased compliance with the Food and Drug Administration’s latest
regulations, according to the company. Features of the upgrade include lot genealogy
tracking and reporting, 21 CFR Part II enhancements that support FDA CFR Part
II regulatory requirements and a checkweigher data acquisition driver. —
InfinityQS International Inc., 7998 Donegan Dr., Manassas, Va. 20109; 800/772-7978;
infinityqs.com
Dispensing valves
Shure-Glue Systems has introduced a line of hot-melt
dispensing valves. The Shure-Glue line includes manual, air-operated and
electronically operated dispensing valves, which feature a compact modular
design. They are available for every pattern requirement. Specific
applications include high-speed, non-contact extrusion, ribbon coating,
fine-line gluing and spray. Special and custom configurations also are
available.
— Shure-Glue Systems Inc.,
457 Circle Freeway Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246;
513/874-5581; shure-glue.com
— Shure-Glue Systems Inc.,
457 Circle Freeway Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45246;
513/874-5581; shure-glue.com
Control software
White Systems has introduced the 2100-Series and
2200-Series medium-duty vertical carousels, which offer automated
high-density, small-footprint storage-space utilization. The 2100 and 2200
feature various levels of control, from manual up/down control to
software-capable controls with a Vertical Carousel Interface Terminal. The
high-level control software is compatible with all White Systems’
software packages. The 2100 and 2200 also feature optional counter-mounted
pick-to-light displays in two-, six-, and 10-character versions for
inventory management. — FKI Logistex
White Systems; 30 Boright Ave., Kenilworth, N.J. 07033; 314/993-4700;
whitesystems.com
Vial accumulator
Garvey Corp. has introduced the Infinity Series
accumulator/single filer for accumulating small glass vials at speeds as
fast as 1,000 vials per minute. The Infinity Series can convey/accumulate
and arrange vials in a single file without backpressure or jamming. A video
of the accumulator is available at garvey.com/media/video/vials.avi. — Garvey Corp., 208 S. Route 73, Blue
Anchor, N.J. 08037; 800/257-8581; garvey.com
High-pressure valve
Flowserve Corp. recently launched the Multi-Z, a
severe service control valve. The Flowserve Multi-Z is designed
specifically to handle high-pressure drop applications where entrained
solids are a problem, and is recommended for system start-up and
boiler-feed water recirculation. The Multi-Z features a multistage trim and
plug design and a venturi outlet nozzle. The Multi-Z multistage trim design
is available unbalanced or pressure-balanced in sizes ranging from 1 inch
to 4 inches, and in pressure classes from ANSI 300 to 2500. It is available
in angle or globe configurations, with a choice of carbon steel, stainless
steel, and CrMo steel.
— Flowserve Corp., 5215 N. O'Connor Blvd., Ste. 2300, Irving, Texas 75039; 801/489-2393; flowserve.com
— Flowserve Corp., 5215 N. O'Connor Blvd., Ste. 2300, Irving, Texas 75039; 801/489-2393; flowserve.com
Data logger
Onset Computer Corp. recently introduced the Hobo U12
Stainless Temp Logger, a stainless steel, food-grade data logger designed
for food and beverage and other industrial applications. The logger, which
fits into a standard-sized beverage bottleneck, measures and records
temperatures from -40 degrees C to 125 degrees C and can withstand process
conditions from pasteurization to flash freezing and wash down. The U12
Stainless Temp Logger provides readings through an internal glass bead
thermistor, and offers a direct USB interface for high-speed data
offloading and a pressure rating of 2,200 psi for autoclave and underwater
applications. — Onset
Computer Corp., 470 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne, Mass. 02532; 800-564-4377;
onsetcomp.com
Alcohol measurement
Mettler Toledo recently debuted bench-top pH,
conductivity and ion meters as well as Densito 30PX, a density meter. The
line of bench-top pH, conductivity and ion meters are divided into two
categories: SevenMulti and SevenEasy. Features of the meters include an
electrode support arm and dual-channel unit upgrade capability. SevenMulti
also offers an alphanumeric keypad, help screens, timed interval readings
to printer or memory, memory for 10 calibrations and pin-code password
protection. The Densito 30PX features a pictogram-labeled key design, a
backlit dot matrix display and the capability to display 12 different units
such as density and brix. The Densito 30PX is recommended for applications
such as electroplating and alcohol measuring.
— Mettler-Toledo Inc., 1900 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43240; 614/438-4511; mt.com/us
— Mettler-Toledo Inc., 1900 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43240; 614/438-4511; mt.com/us
Liquid prefilters
Millipore recently launched Polygard CE prefilters for
beverage manufacturing. Designed for colloid removal in wine and bottled water
applications, the Polygard CE prefilter offers high retention and throughput
levels for processing. The cartridge features a pleated filter design and
fused combination of polypropylene with composite glass fiber for absorption.
In addition, the cartridge allows for repeat hot water regeneration and is
resistant to peracetic acid, chlorine (100 ppm), backpressure and temperature.
The prefilters fit all cartridge housings and are available in a range of
lengths and pore sizes.
— Millipore Corp.; 290 Concord Rd., Billerica, Mass. 01821; 978/715-4321; millipore.com/foodbev
— Millipore Corp.; 290 Concord Rd., Billerica, Mass. 01821; 978/715-4321; millipore.com/foodbev
People
Rexam plc, London, has appointed Stefan Angwald
to succeed Rolf Börjesson as chief executive officer.
Stephen C. Schlegel was recently named president
of the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers. Schlegel
served as vice president and director of corporate development for Hixson
Architects/Engineers in Cincinnati, Ohio, and as chairman of the IAFIS board
of directors.
Keith A. Barnes,
president and chief executive officer at Proliant
Inc., recently retired from the company. Barnes will remain with
the organization in a consultant role.
Pechiney Plastic Packaging Inc., Chicago, appointed Christine Schaefer to
the position of market manager of food marketing. In her new position, Schaefer
is responsible for sales and marketing of flexible packaging in the condiment,
lidding and cup stock markets.
Winfried Witte,
president of Bosch Rexroth
AG, Lohr, Germany, has announced his retirement effective April 30. Manfred Grundke, currently vice
president for sales automation as well as president of the electric drives
and controls business unit, will become president effective May 1.
The Association for Automatic
Identification and Data Capture Technologies,
Pittsburgh, has elected four new members to its 13-member board of directors.
New board members include Frithjof Walk, of Feig Electronic; Chuck Biss, Hand Held Products; Scott Medford, Intermec Technologies Corp.; and Barry Issberner, Symbol Technologies.
One Network Enterprises, Charlotte, N.C., named Michael
Heiberg executive vice president of its new operations in London,
and Lane Smith head of its expansion in Mexico City.
Francis D. Gerace, chief executive officer of Multi-Color
Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, was elected to the board of directors of the Tag
and Label Manufacturers Institute Inc., Naperville, Ill.
Henning Villadsen
was recently named technical director at Fortitech
Europe. Villadsen's duties will include directing
premix formulation, overseeing quality control and monitoring regulatory issues
as well as developing custom nutrient systems.
Hap Pool,
West Coast regional sales manager at Formost
Packaging Machines Inc., Woodinville, Wash., recently
retired. Formost has appointed Don Didur to replace Hap.
Didor’s territory includes California, Arizona and Nevada.