Dorner has completed a major expansion of its facility in Germany, a project that doubles its production space, adds jobs and effectively positions the company to become more responsive to its customers throughout the region.
John Blicha has been promoted to the newly created position of director of Global Marketing and Communications, said Eriez President and CEO Tim Shuttleworth and VP of Sales and Marketing Charlie Ingram. Blicha joined Eriez in 2012 as manager of Marketing Communications.
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC has come out with the Super Stainless Steel roller chain. This is a unique roller chain product that combines the corrosion resistance and extreme temperature operating range of Tsubaki’s AS series stainless steel chain with the strength of a carbon steel chain.
The combination of Eastey EC-Series conveyors and Squid Ink’s CoPilot 500 ink jet printer provides an all-in-one solution for manufactures looking to begin printing on their corrugate cases.
Ryson's Narrow Trak spiral conveyors are equipped with 6- or 9-inch wide nesting slats that provide a flat conveying surface without gaps. These spirals can run at speeds in excess of 200 fpm.
The investment extends Duravant’s material handling product portfolio with in-process conveying solutions and strengthens the company’s integration and automation capabilities.
Dorner’s 2200 Series Precision Move Pallet Systems now come with features including heavy load corners, tight turn corners, low-profile lift and locates, elevators and more. The new design allows the conveyor to carry pallet loads up to 70 pounds around 90- or 180-degree corners, providing loop capacity for larger, heavier pallets.
ABCO Automation Inc. announces Stingray, a low-profile modular belt conveyor that employs micropitch plastic belts. Stingray is powerful yet gentle, providing reliable product transfer, smooth transitions and product accumulation, making it ideal for delicate, small footprint or unstable products that may be damaged by a conventional conveyor.
Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and processing equipment. The transaction significantly extends Duravant’s reach across food processing with new complementary products and applications.