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MWV and RockTenn to merge

January 26, 2015

With a combined value of $16 billion, packaging giants Rock-Tenn Company and MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) announced they have entered into an agreement to merge, creating a global provider of consumer and corrugated packaging solutions.

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EFSA support safety of BPA

A recent European Food Safety Authority report on Bisphenol A indicates no health concern at current dietary contact levels of exposure.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 23, 2015

However, there is considerable uncertainty regarding exposure safety from non-dietary sources.

Study: US Government research supports BPA safety

Jeremy Gerrard

January 19, 2015

In light of recent studies by the US government, researchers say they strongly support the safety of BPA, according to the American Chemistry Council

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Bottom-loading case packer

January 14, 2015

Accommodating up to 25 cases/min., the Schneider bottom-loading, vertical, stainless steel case packer, leaves the bottom of the product standing during the packaging process.

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Integrated packaging system

January 12, 2015

The Simionato Logic integrated packaging system is supported by an in-feed conveyor, radial combination weigher, vertical form/fill/seal bagger and takeaway elevator.

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Hygienic cartoner

January 12, 2015

The Optima CBF hygienic cartoner has a magazine for precut blanks, which is replaced as a unit when the format is changed.

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Packaging machine

January 12, 2015

The Schubert TLM packaging machine is designed without an electrical cabinet; the remaining control components are water cooled.

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Small robot

January 8, 2015

Engineered for a range of material handling and packaging applications, the ABB IRB 1200 small robot has no offset in axis 2 for a longer stroke that allows the robot to be placed close to the product flow.

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Automatic bagging

January 8, 2015

The Thiele UltraStar automatic bagging system runs at speeds up to 40 bags/min.

TECH FLASH

FDA issues new assessment of BPA

FDA reaffirms its position that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at current levels of exposure.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2014

The most recent FDA safety assessment of BPA for use in food contact applications was released in 2008, with additional low-dose update studies in 2009.