Pack-Smart Inc headquartered in Toronto, was among the top companies displaying finishing and printing equipment at the GRAPH EXPO 2008, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. “This was one of our best years yet, we were able to display our new Rigid Window technologies which was a big hit at the... - November 07, 2008 - Pack-Smart Inc.

ESS’s next-generation Model V 30 Robotic Case Packer integrates a FANUC robot with ESS-designed end-of-arm tooling, and Allen-Bradley controls from Rockwell Automation to create a system that forms, loads, and seals cases while occupying a very small footprint. ESS Technologies, Inc. will demonstrate... - September 13, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.

It is well known that the level of oxygen permeation of contact lenses will affect the level of the comfort that they provide for the wearers, and then it would have an impact on contact lenses' sale, therefore, the contact lenses oxygen permeation test of attracts the most attention from the contact lenses manufacturers. Meanwhile ISO also constituted the relevant testing standards for the oxygen permeation test of contact lenses: ISO 9913-1 Optics and optical instruments — Contact lenses - September 09, 2008 - Labthink Instrument Co., Itd.

Quantumatica and Bandera in a joint effort to develop new materials suitable for the creation of plastic photovoltaic solar panel via patented extrusion technology. - September 01, 2008 - Bandera Spa

ESS Technologies, Inc., offers Bergami’s Model K 15 Automatic Horizontal Case Packer. This next-generation case packer uses high accuracy mechanics and offers a very small footprint. The cGMP balcony design and the rear drive allow complete access for product changeover, inspection, and maintenance. The case packer loads cartons, bundles, pouches, squeezable tubes, etc. into cases at up to 18 cpm. The machine is controlled via an Allen Bradley PLC with PanelView HMI for ease of operation. - August 05, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.

U.S. Local Business Association™ Award Plaque Honors the Achievement - August 01, 2008 - Marcron Packaging Systems

ESS Technologies, Inc. expands their sales focus to include Mexico and Costa Rica in addition to the USA and Puerto Rico. ESS participated in a trade mission to Mexico in Mid-May of this year and met with a number of manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, and consumer products industries who have increased their manufacturing presence in these countries. ESS is also exploring relationships with sales agents, etc. to represent the ESS’s of packaging equipment. - June 01, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.

ESS Technologies, Inc., custom designed and built a complete end-to-end solution for the high speed assembly and packaging of diagnostic test kits. The system integrates material handling, product feeding and packaging equipment, and incorporates automated pick and place modules, multi-axis FANUC robots, vision, and inspection. The system assembles diagnostic test kits, visually inspects them, and loads completed test kits into trays at a rate of 45 test kits per minute. - May 01, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.

Michigan Minority Business Development Council recently awards Midbrook, Inc. with the 2008 Certified Minority Business Certificate. - March 12, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

Minority owned, world leading provider of part cleaning systems strikes deal to provide custom parts washer to domestic automotive supplier. - March 05, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

As the parts cleaning industry advances in technology, standards are becoming tighter. To deal with today’s stringent cleanliness specifications in the parts washing industry, Midbrook, Inc. of Jackson, Michigan is now routinely employing Gravimetric Testing. The Gravimetric (or Millipore) Test assures the manufacturer that a certain level of soil is not still left on the part after it has been cleaned in a production part cleaning system. - February 27, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

The MB-XP Monoblock Filler/Capper with intrinsically safe controls bottles fragrances, nail enamel or other products that may contain concentrations of alcohol, acetone, etc., at speeds up to 120 bottles per minute. A unique and reliable pre-torque feature applies the cap, and final torque is accomplished using a stainless steel, magnetic clutch torque head. Product options include inserters for stoppers, pumps, brushes, positive shut off nozzles and a soft reject system. - February 23, 2008 - ESS Technologies, Inc.

Midbrook, Inc., a recognized leading manufacturer of aqueous and sealed solvent cleaning systems has announced the diversification of their operations into the Medical and Health Care field. Midbrook currently serves the industrial, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries with its customized cleaning equipment. - February 20, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan, the world leading provider of process specific, high volume aqueous part cleaning systems is offering an alternative to rooftop steam venting for parts washers. - February 18, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

Midbrook, Inc. recently completed the sale of a CapSnap™ Water Bottling Equipment system to a major bottling operations company in Saudi Arabia, continuing the global expansion of the line. CapSnap™ systems can be found in most of the prestigious brand bottling plants in the world. CapSnap™ has been implemented in countries around the globe, including Saudi Arabia, Chile, Thailand, and Mexico systems in just the past year. - February 14, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

Midbrook, Inc. is making gains through the manufacturing and licensing rights to CapSnap line of HOD bottling equipment. In August of 2004, Portola Packaging sold the manufacturing and licensing rights to Midbrook, Inc., an industrial custom machine and fabrication house located west of Detroit, Michigan USA. Along with this sale came the marketing, engineering, sales, service, and parts business for all of the legacy systems around the world. - January 30, 2008 - Midbrook Cleaning Systems

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, 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

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., 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, 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

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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., 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.

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.

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.

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 on... - April 21, 2007 - Bell-Mark, Inc.

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 seriously... - April 15, 2007 - Bell-Mark, Inc.

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 on... - December 05, 2006 - Bell-Mark, Inc.

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

The City of Champaign is pleased with its decision to purchase Questica’s intuitive TeamBudget Capital solution. The solution will satisfy all of the City’s budgeting pain points and capital requirements. Most importantly TeamBudget Capital will streamline their budgeting process, eliminating... - July 27, 2006 - Questica Inc.

The City of Vaughan chose to purchase TeamBudget Capital as it will leverage their current budgeting process to include their multi-year capital plan and long-range planning requirements. TeamBudget Capital allows for promotion/demotion of budgets with an automated alert function to inform the user... - July 25, 2006 - Questica Inc.

The City of Hamilton is very pleased with its decision to purchase Questica’s TeamBudget Capital solution. The solution will provide centralized project based budgeting with the ability to easily track actual costs against the proposed budget. Along with customizable alerts, users will be better... - July 06, 2006 - Questica Inc.

After a lengthy RFP search, the Region of Niagara has decided to purchase Questica’s Capital TeamBudget solution. The solution was determined the perfect fit for Niagara as it will streamline their budgeting process and allows for custom reporting. Questica will also be building a debentures/bond... - April 04, 2006 - Questica Inc.

“Due to the success of our Capital TeamBudget solution, our customers requested that we build a comparable operating budgeting system. Questica is pleased to offer Operating TeamBudget”, states TJ Parass - President, Questica Inc. Simplifying your budgeting process: Operating TeamBudget... - April 04, 2006 - Questica Inc.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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... - July 14, 2005 - Bell-Mark, Inc.