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Raymond Corp

ProMat, ProFood Tech showcases innovation

Companies streamline operations with digital technology, automation
May 15, 2017
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Nearly 40,000 industry professionals from more than 110 countries participated in ProMat 2017, April 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Presented by MHI, a record number of 950 exhibitors represented all segments of the material handling and logistics industry, according to MHI.


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M700 Palletizer

Suppliers unveil equipment for beverage operations at Pack Expo

New releases include palletizers, coding technology
December 16, 2016
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The shows offered several guidepost destinations, including The Beverage Cooler Lounge, The Materials and Containers Pavilion, The Processing Zone, The Reusable Packaging Pavilion, The Food Safety Summit Resource Center and the largest ever Innovation Stage program, the show producer says.
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Sidel Plastic Bottles

Plastic bottle manufacturing addresses dedicated, flexible lines

Sustainable practices impact bottle weights, machinery’s process window
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Jessica Jacobsen
November 14, 2016
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In its July 2015 report titled “Beverage Containers,” The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, forecasted that plastic beverage container demands will account for 148.8 billion units by 2019 in comparison to the 124.9 billion units in 2014, which equates to a 3.6 percent annual growth rate from 2014 to 2019.
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Videojet 7510

Laser coding technology gains favor in beverage industry

Beverage packaging trends challenge coding technology manufacturers
September 15, 2016
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Trends come and go, a fact that many beverage manufacturers know all too well. Determining which trends will stick can be difficult — especially when it comes to trends within operations. Historically, ink jet coding technology has been the top solution in coding, however, the beverage industry increasingly is embracing laser technology, recognizing that the technology is more than a passing trend, experts say.
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Pack Expo expected to break records

September 15, 2016
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PMMI, the Reston, Va.-based Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and owner and producer of the Pack Expo Portfolio of Trade Shows, is gearing up for Pack Expo International 2016, which will take place Nov. 6-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event will be co-located with Pharma Expo, a joint venture with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
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labeling equipment

Beverage packaging trends impact labeling equipment

Custom labels, unique packages require flexible, efficient machinery
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Amanda Del Buono
August 15, 2016
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An increasing number of SKUs, changing packaging formats and sizes, and a growing interest in personalization are driving a constant need for faster production. Labeling equipment is one area that has felt the pressure from these trends, and the industry continues to innovate to provide beverage manufacturers with the fastest, most flexible machinery, experts say.
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