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East Meets West - Again

(Flexpack)

September 29, 2004, ... drives, a GE Fanuc programmable logic controller (PLC), and a European-built CI cylinder. Currie and McGehee spent a week in Taiwan testing and providing final approval for the Neoflex. “The new press ...

Products, Part 1

(Magazine)

September 29, 2004, ... operation, unit is said to offer the performance features of company's standard die-cutting systems in a lower-cost model with a smaller footprint. Standard features include drive pinch rollers, PLC-controlled ...

St. Paul Coater Ups Release Liner Production after New Coating Line Install

(Archive)

September 16, 2004, ... PLC air/IR (infrared) dryer from IR Systems; and Marathon Blue Max inverter duty motors. Rayven says the new line is designed to coat film and paper of various weights, including thin films downs to ...

Tarsus Group Announces Launch of Packaging Services Expo

(Archive)

July 12, 2004, Organizers of Labelexpo, Tarsus Group plc, reports the creation and launch of Packaging Services Expo—PSE—"the only event for contract and packaging solutions." PRESS RELEASE MILWAUKEE, WI, USA—Organizers ...

New Products for the Converting Industry, PFFC, June 2004

(Magazine)

May 30, 2004, ... a tension brake with 3-in. cores; user-friendly PLC control system; and programmable length control for tolerances of ±1/16 in. Many options available. Doctor Blade Has Long Life Max Daetywler Corp., ...

High & Low

(Magazine)

March 30, 2004, ... of the installation support Winpak needed. The DIN-Rail CE amplifier interfaces with a variety of controls for monitoring and measuring web tension. Analog outputs include 0-10 VDC (for PCs, PLCs, or ...

Labelexpo China 2003 Dubbed 'A Remarkable Success

(Tapes)

December 16, 2003, Labelexpo China 2003 garnered attendance of 5,176 visitors, most of them visiting from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. LONDON, UK—Labelexpo China ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

October 31, 2003, ... film/year. Most of the film produced will be for packaging applications, including wrapping a wide range of consumer goods for both domestic and export markets. Supplier Information Valmet Atlas plc, ...

Just Rolling Along

(Archive)

September 30, 2003, Optimize production rates and control costs with a rolling ring linear driver system. Multi-speed, direct braked reversible motors. Valves and solenoids. Gear head assemblies. PLCs and other complex ...

Products

(Magazine)

September 29, 2003, ... 1,000 mpm. Incorporates Profibus communication to local drives and individual on-board AC digital drive with built-in PLC control for each arm. Other innovations include dual arms that can run with one ...

BBA Group to Acquire Italian Nonwoven Manufacturer Tecnofibra Spa

(Disposables)

September 18, 2003, BBA Group plc recently announced an agreement under which it will acquire the privately owned Italian nonwoven manufacturer Tecnofibra Spa. According to BBA Group, it will buy Tecnofibra for Euro 31.8 ...

Reporter Clips

(Tapes)

August 31, 2003, ... plc has acquired Texas-based Vivid Print Innovations Inc. (VPI). Reportedly, the investment will offer Xaar customers a “one-stop shop” where they can work with the VPI team to develop custom or prototype ...

Products

(Magazine)

August 31, 2003, ...  UltraPress now features new optional controls and is available in more sizes. Optional Allen-Bradley PLC control capability with remote touchscreen makes tasks easier. Press can be automation engineered ...

Rexam to Divest Medical Flex Pack Biz

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2003, Rexam PLC reports it has reached an agreement to sell its healthcare flexibles sector to Amcor, an Australian flexible packaging company with a global presence. LONDON, U.K.—Rexam PLC reports it has reached ...

Products

(Magazine)

July 31, 2003, ... connectivity between nearly all types of PLCs, human machine interface software, enterprise software packages, bar code scanners, and more. Offers real-time connectivity and is said to reduce manufacturing ...

Rexam Intros Bulk Drug Packaging

(News | New Products)

June 30, 2003, Rexam Healthcare Flexibles reports late this spring it introduced a range of LDPE (low density polyethylene) and foil laminate bags and drum liners manufactured in a cGMP-compliant environment for use ...

Coex for Success

(Magazine)

June 29, 2003, ... Jr. is a recognized industry expert in polymers, laminations, and coatings with more than 30 years of experience in R&D and technical service. He writes PFFC's monthly “PLC Probe” column. Contact him at ...

U.K.-Based ALS Co-Develops "Innovative" Label Solution for Food Industry: Tray-Fi

(News | New Products)

June 22, 2003, ... of two industry experts: Advanced Labelling Systems and Field-First Access, part of the Field Group plc. THAME, OXON, U.K.—Advanced Labelling Systems (ALS) Ltd. reports the development of Tray-Fix, an ...

Products

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ...  The Upgraded Epic III control system now includes standard iFIX SCADA software from Intellution running on the Windows 2000 operating system; an available ControlLogix PLC platform from Rockwell; and ...

Measure Pressure with Thin Film

(Magazine)

April 30, 2003, ... writes PFFC's “PLC Probe” column and is editor of “the PLACE,” a communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI that appears in PFFC each month. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Gerald E. Mayers is ...