FoxJet is pleased to announce the release of automated labeling solutions for the industrial marketplace. FoxJet is traditionally known for their industrial high resolution case coding and decorating systems. The addition of automated labeling equipment rounds out FoxJet’s current offering of product identification solutions.

In response to customer demand for a labeling system that is easy to use- Loveshaw, an ITW company is pleased to announce the release of the LX-80 Print and Apply Labeling System. This labeler features a simplified control panel, and simplified set-up procedure which allows the user to take the system from pallet to production in less than ten minutes.

For many consumer products manufacturers, sustainable packaging seems like an unending, insurmountable project. Well, it is true that sustainable packaging is never fully achieved, for it is an ongoing process. However, that doesn’t mean you should dismiss the task and do nothing to improve your company’s impact on the environment. You CAN make a measurable difference by implementing small improvements, and save a few bucks along the way.

Whether you’re looking to go green or just looking for an alternative to ink jet for your marking needs, laser coding could be the best of both worlds.

New Life Nutrition, Coloma, WI, manufactures nutritional supplements as tablets, capsules, and powders. In 2007, it produced 6 million tablets, 18 million capsules, and 1 ton of powdered drink mix for its private-label customers. Its other capabilities include formulation development, powder blending, granulation, coating, and packaging. It employs six full-time and five part-time employees.

Zip-Pak, the global leader in resealable packaging innovations, introduces the new ZIP-PAK® SLIDER™ for large format bags, the first slider zipper that adds convenience to large format bags, yet requires no alteration to the package design or construction.

Whitby, UK (April 25, 2008) – SPIS Grilstad, a leading Norwegian meat manufacturer, has increased its access to the Norwegian market share from 18 % to 75 % after refreshing the packaging of 20 deli meat and sausage SKUs. The new resealable packages, which hit store shelves in February 2008, feature a convenient zipper closure from Zip-Pak, which helps consumer product companies strengthen brands through convenient resealable packaging technology.

GLENVIEW, Ill., November 8 / -- Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) today announced it had completed the purchase of National Service Center (NSC), a leading provider of equipment maintenance and repair and installation services to technology resellers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Manteno, IL (April 2, 2008) - Zip-Pak, the global leader in helping consumer product companies build their brands through resealable packaging technology, has launched a new website to serve as a global resource for innovations and trends in resealable packaging at www.zippak.com.

Bolstered by a booming Chinese economy and an increasing demand for high-quality products, this new office significantly strengthens Zip-Pak’s capabilities to tailor innovative packaging solutions for emerging markets in Asia. In addition to the Chinese office, Zip-Pak also has sales and customer locations in Japan and Australia to strategically meet the region’s critical needs.

Norwood Marking Systems / Allen Coding Systems introduces its new family of integrated off-line bag printing systems for medical devices. Integrating Norwood / Allen’s NGT large format thermal transfer coders with bag feeding systems from Bomers Technology B.V., the new medical device bag printing systems reduce labor and material costs while producing exceptional print quality.

Whelen Engineering, a leading manufacturer of beacons and sirens for emergency vehicles, stays competitive in a world market by using technology to reduce operating costs while maintaining the highest product quality. Recently, Whelen searched for an inline printer that could print installation instructions directly onto packages to eliminate the need to insert separate instruction sheets.

New technology and a strategic partnership have created a new gold standard for the high-volume dispensing of preservative-free, all-natural juices and other high-end beverages while maintaining peak product quality from first pour to last.

An examination of the globe will show that New Zealand and Australia are beside each other. The countries met recently to play Rugby in the Bledisloe Cup where after a tight tussle Australia was victorious.

"When will my ribbons ship?" ITW Thermal Films has made this question very easy to answer with its new Ribbons Today program.

Lancaster NY, November 7, 2007.  ITW United Silicone, the leading designer and manufacturer of product decorating equipment, released their new image rich website that includes the latest product innovations in hot stamp and heat transfer equipment, tooling and supplies.

FoxJet is pleased to introduce the newest addition to the FoxJet family of leading products – the Marksman Duo HR inkjet controller.  The Marksman Duo HR is a full-featured, economically priced printer which utilizes proven Trident®-based high resolution printing technology. 

FoxJet is pleased to introduce the newest addition to the FoxJet family of leading products – the Marksman
Duo Vx inkjet controller.

B324 Broad Spectrum Resin Ribbon Receives UL® Approval on Eleven 3M™ Performance Label Stocks