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Midbrook Explores Ozone Options
Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan is continuing their efforts to be a world leader in the washing industry through the research and development of ozone cleaning systems. - January 24, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Midbrook Announces Deal with Domestic Manufacturer
Midbrook, Inc. announced that it will build two custom designed Hurricane Model 5036 Industrial washers for a domestic customer in the coming months. These washers represent an impressive achievement in custom design and usability. - January 23, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Integrated Robotics and Custom End-of-Arm-Tooling Provide Solutions for Automated Machine Loading
ESS Technologies, Inc. integrates a FANUC LR Mate mini robot with ESS custom-designed end-of-arm-tooling to create the TaskMateTM Robotic Loading System. The TaskMate is ideal for automating machine loading at the infeed. The custom end-of-arm-tooling allows the system to robotically load machine infeeds on thermoform blister packagers, cartoners, wrappers, and other types of packaging equipment. Custom end-of-arm-tooling handles ampoules, syringes, bottles, tubes, etc. - January 11, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Midbrook, Inc. Will Build 12 New Washers for a Domestic Automobile Manufacturer with Plants in Mexico
Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan, announced that it has been awarded a contract to build 12 new washers for a domestic based automotive company. These cleaning systems will be used as part of a new 6-speed transmission program. The equipment will be installed in a transmission plant located in Mexico. - December 29, 2007 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Midbrook, Inc. Announces Partnership with Italian Leader in Solvent Cleaning
Midbrook, the minority owned provider of aqueous cleaning systems, is now the exclusive North American distributor and service agent for Firbimatic’s hermetically sealed solvent cleaning systems. Through this distributorship, Midbrook Inc. now provides a choice when water based systems do not provide the level of cleanliness necessary for parts cleaning. - December 29, 2007 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems
Robotic Palletizer Cell Offers Small Footprint and Flexible Configurations
The ESS Technologies, Inc., M-16iC Robotic Mini Palletizer Cell incorporates a FANUC M-16iC robot to create single, dual, and multiple pallet cell configurations. The M-16iC robot can be specified for payloads of 22lbs or 44lbs. and has a reach of 68” or 59” depending on the payload capacity. As an authorized Fanuc system integrator, ESS Technologies has the experience needed to create a cost-effective, high performance mini-palletizer cell that can palletize 25-30 cases per minute. - November 07, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Vertical Robotic Case Packer Uses High Speed Servo-Driven Case Transfer System
The ESS Technologies V 30 Vertical Robotic Case Packer incorporates the latest servo drive technology to create a high speed vertical case packing system capable of handling jars, bottles (plastic or glass), tubes, bags, and/or cartons. Designed around a Fanuc M-16iC Robot, the V 30 Case Packer includes all the necessary software to address most case packing applications. ESS engineers design custom end-of-arm-tooling to meet any requirement. Tooling changeover times are under 60 seconds. - November 01, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Automatic High Frequency In-Line Welding Machine for the Production of Urostomy and Colostomy Bags
GEAF offers a fully automatic RF welding and Thermocontact line for the production of ostomy bags of PVC, EVA and PVC-free film - October 28, 2007 - GEAF North America
ESS Technologies, Inc. Line of Automatic Package Wrappers Handle Difficult and Thin Films
ESS Technologies, Inc. offers Bergami’s line of Automatic Package Wrappers as part of a complete packaging line. The wrappers are available in a number of models that offer choices in wrapping speed, machine footprint, and package size to meet any cosmetic, food, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and consumer product applications. The machines meet cGMP requirements and offer a balcony design for easy access, cleaning, and maintenance. All models have a fast changeover. - October 21, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Servo Controls Drive ESS Technologies, Inc. Precision Powder Filler/Capper
ESS Technologies, Inc. Powder Filler/Capper offers speeds of 120 bottles per minute and incorporates a Spee-Dee® servo-driven auger filler and controls to simplify powder filling in pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics applications. - September 09, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
ESS Technologies, Inc. Line of Automatic Horizontal Cartoners Offer Flexibility and Small Footprint
ESS Technologies, Inc. distributes Bergami’s full line of Automatic Horizontal Cartoners as part of a complete packaging line. All models offer a small footprint, quick changeover, and a variety of options for leaflet insertion and carton closure. - June 22, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
ESS Technologies, Inc. Expands Product Line with Automatic Tube Filler/Closer
ESS Technologies, Inc., distributor of Bergami equipment, adds Model TF 80 Automatic Tube Filler/Closer to its line of packaging equipment. Ideal for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer products, the TF 80 fills 100 tubes per minute. - May 25, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
TaskMate™ Robotic Loading and Assembly System Reduces Repetitive Motion
By integrating robots with other components of a packaging line, ESS Technologies has designed a system that automates repetitive tasks in loading and assembly processes. Robotic systems can increase efficiency while reducing cost and freeing valuable human workers to be utilized in other parts of the process. - May 12, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
ESS Technologies, Inc. Introduces Precision Filling Technology with Next Generation Servo Controls
The dual pitch MB-120 Filler/Capper from ESS Technologies offers the latest technology in servo controlled filling of powers or liquids with a filling speed of up to 120 bottles per minute. - May 12, 2007 - ESS Technologies, Inc.
Bell-Mark Announces Opening of a Temporary Location for Assembly Staff
Bell-Mark Corporation, a leading supplier of Coding, Printing & Marking equipment, announces the opening of a new temporary 24,000 square foot space for its Assembly operations. The new facility was needed after one of the buildings at the companies Dover, PA location, was destroyed by a fire... - April 21, 2007 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
Bell-Mark Facility Used for Assembly, Destroyed by Fire
Bell-Mark Corporation, a leading supplier of Coding, Printing & Marking equipment, confirms that a fire that occurred at the company’s Dover, PA facilities, has only affected one of the buildings that is used primarily for assembly and administrative purposes. Fortunately no one was... - April 15, 2007 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
Bell-Mark Announces the EasyPrint Duo, a Thermal Transfer Printer & Coder to Satisfy Intermittent & Continuous Motion Printing in a Single Unit
Bell-Mark Corporation, a leading supplier of Coding, Printing & Marking equipment, announces the EasyPrint Duo, the first in the company’s line of Thermal Transfer equipment to offer Intermittent & Continuous operation in a single machine. This new printer will provide flexibility... - December 05, 2006 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
Filling Machines Are Made All Over the World
According to A Packaging Systems, www.apackaging.net, quality filling machines and packaging equipment are made all over the world. Even machines that are promoted as Made in America are built using components that are manufactured in other countries. - August 22, 2006 - A Packaging Systems
EasyPrint X, the First Thermal Transfer Printer Designed for Harsh Environments, Now Features Additional Enhancements for Further Operational Flexibility
Bell-Mark’s EasyPrint X, the 1st in-line thermal transfer printer to offer an IP65 rating for Harsh Environments, has been recently updated with additional features. New enhancements include the ability to print on Intermittent moving webs, and a new 5” printhead for maximum print coverage. - November 23, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
Thermal Transfer Printer & Coder for Meat Processing & Packaging
Bell-Mark introduces the very 1st in-line thermal transfer printer which offers an IP65 rating for Harsh Environments. This latest edition to the EasyPrint line, the EasyPrint X has been developed in cooperation with Sealed Air/Cryovac specifically for applications that require protection from harsh / wet / cold / dusty / dirty / extreme environments. - October 31, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
FlexPrint II In-line Flexographic Printer for 2 Color Printing on Horizontal Form-fill-seal Packaging Machines
FlexPrint II for two color printing on all Horizontal form, fill and seal machines such as Multivac, Tiromat, Doyen Medipharm and Mahaffy & harder. - July 16, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
InteliJet R Small Character Inkjet Printer for In-line Medical / Pharmaceutical Package Printing
The InteliJet R is powered by HP technology, and provides high resolution printing on Tyvek®, medical paper, and all pourous materials. - July 15, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
EasyPrint Off-line Thermal Transfer Printer and Coder
New carton and card feeder system for use with their EasyPrint line of thermal transfer printers and coders. The EasyPrint feeder system offers high quality off-line overprinting. - July 14, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.
New EasyPrint X is the First Thermal Transfer Printer Designed with an IP65 Rating for Harsh Environments
Bell-Mark introduces the very 1st in-line thermal transfer printer which offers an IP65 rating for Harsh Environments. This latest edition to the EasyPrint line, the EasyPrint X has been developed in cooperation with Sealed Air/Cryovac specifically for applications that require protection from... - July 14, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.