Although most conveying systems used for end-of-line packaging operations run at less than 300 feet per minute, faster conveyor speeds could sometimes be utilized on straight conveyor sections for high-volume throughput of lightweight, low-profile products.
Paul Bulcke, chief executive officer of Nestlé S.A., and Dick Boer, chief executive officer of Royal Ahold, were elected co-chairs, replacing Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Co., and Gareth Ackerman, chairman of Pick ‘n Pay Holdings Ltd.
QComp Technologies, Inc., Greenville, Wis., expanded its line of palletizers to include the QComp 5G Palletizer, a durable, robust robot that boasts a picking rate of up to 20 picks per minute.
Dynamic Conveyor, Muskegon, Mich., improved its DynaClean food conveyor systems by replacing the tubular leg support design with a 1-dimensional one to allow for easy cleaning and elimination of the possibility for hidden bacteria buildup.
Thermo Fisher Scientific developed an easy-to-use X-ray detection platform, designed to enable food processors to meet the global demand for more thorough inspection for product contamination.
American Crane & Equipment Corp., Douglasville, Pa., completed phase one of its 2-phase expansion, financed by PNC Bank with engineering provided by Boyer Engineering.
The latest generation of ASRS allow deep-freeze warehouses to maintain precision product identification and rotation, provide rapid throughput at near 100% accuracy levels and are considerably more energy-efficient than traditional automated systems.
