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Douglas Machine, Alexandria, Minn., integrated a multiwrapper with a Velocity stacker to create a machine capable of packaging 480 cartons per minute.

Presto Lifts, Norton, Mass., expanded its LiftStik line of lifter transporters with the Model PLS53-150 mast-style lift.

Avure Technologies, Erlanger, Ky., developed a new upgradeable design for its high-pressure processing (HPP) machines.

A patented BLOCK-BUSTER hydraulic bulk bag conditioner from Flexicon, Bethlehem, Pa., conditions bags ranging from short to extra tall using hydraulically-actuated rams that automatically adjust in height during conditioning cycles.

Divelbiss Corp., Fredericktown, Ohio, introduced VersaGateway Controller, an enhanced communications controller capable of translating between various protocols and enabling cloud communications with the company’s VersaCloud M2M platform.

Here’s a peek at some of the recent developments in freezing and chilling equipment.

Toyota Industrial Equipment, Columbus, Ind., partnered with Sprint, Overland Park, Kan., and its machine-to-machine technology to launch T-Matics MOBILE, a forklift-based vehicle management system.

Hinds-Bock, Seattle, developed griddle depositors for pancake and waffle batters or those with particulates such as blueberries, chocolate chips and flavored bits.

METTLER TOLEDO, Columbus, Ohio, launched its compact, battery-operated ML-T balance line.

Multi-Conveyor, Winneconne, Wis., built a mild steel hand-pack station with rod chute for cases and cartons.