METTLER TOLEDO launches new generation of laboratory balances
METTLER TOLEDO positions itself at the forefront of laboratory weighing when it comes to simplicity, performance, and robustness. With the introduction of the new Advanced and Standard Balance portfolio, including MX, MR, MA and LA lines, METTLER TOLEDO positions itself at the forefront of laboratory weighing when it comes to simplicity, performance, and robustness. The new balances provide even greater resilience, measurement performance, and a simpler user interface for a smooth, precise, and sustainable weighing experience. Laboratories from large enterprises, medium-sized companies, and startups worldwide will have a more comprehensive and superior selection of balances to ensure accurate weighing. Customers will benefit from a broad range of balance models that meet the needs of every user, industry, and workplace, from advanced weighing requirements to the most essential weighing needs. The new portfolio is engineered for enhanced user experience, designed with sustainability in mind, and built with the highest quality materials for trusted and durable performance. The MX balances boast weighing performance, effortless data management, and user-friendliness. With innovative engineering, these balances provide an ergonomic weighing experience and satisfy advanced weighing requirements. These balances include the SmartPan, StatusLight, ErgoDoors, Illuminated Draft Shield, and a wide range of GxP functionality. MR balances deliver consistently accurate results even in the harshest weighing environments. Thanks to their robust construction, these balances are the perfect choice whether you weigh in a busy lab or the challenging conditions of a production setting. A range of built-in applications and connectivity options make MR balances highly versatile. The MR balances are perfect for daily usage, exceptional durability, easy cleaning, and seamless integration. MA balances are designed with a focus on valuable, practical features, these reliable balances deliver quality without compromise. Touch control on a bright LCD screen, simple menus, guided applications, and easy result documentation make weighing a breeze. With a wide portfolio that features balances covering readabilities from 0.01 mg down to 1 g, including large platforms, and even portable and compact models, there’s an MA balance for all your everyday weighing tasks. LA balances offer simple functionality without compromising on quality. The robust construction and reliable load cell ensure you get accurate weighing results you can trust. These entry-level balances are an affordable, trustworthy solution for your essential weighing tasks. These balances feature a bright LCD display for optimal reading in all conditions. With an RS232 interface, you can connect to a printer, secondary display, or other device.
Reliance label solutions launches free hazardous chemical labeling operations assessment
Confidential and complimentary, new GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile helps companies labeling hazardous chemicals follow compliance best practices. Reliance Label Solutions, which specializes in manufacturing hazardous container labels for the petroleum, chemical, and environmental industries, has introduced a new program designed to help companies hone and streamline their chemical labeling operations. Called the GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile – short for Leading Assessment for Best Practices and Efficacy of Labels, the confidential and complimentary technical inspection service provides an expert-driven assessment to help ensure companies handling and labeling hazardous chemicals follow compliance best practices. Valued at $3,500, Reliance Label’s GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile creates an accessible labeling safety and standardization platform between chemical companies and labeling compliance experts. Steeped in best practices accrued over decades, Reliance Label’s team can seamlessly engage with chemical companies to determine their most pressing labeling compliance challenges. With an eye to these priorities, a Reliance Label compliance expert then conducts an onsite assessment visitation, followed by a comprehensive report that offers practical improvements where appropriate. Reliance Label’s portfolio of hazardous container labeling solutions is designed to withstand and thrive in harsh environments. While best known for chemical drum labeling solutions that meet stringent GHS, HazCom and IMDG labeling requirements, the company also offers labeling-adjacent GHS-compliant solutions such as printing software, color printers and printer consumables. Consultative, collaborative, and customized, the GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile appraisals also include a weighted average that highlights any areas particularly at risk of non-compliance. Several manufacturing, warehousing, and logistical scenarios can be assessed, including labeling application infrastructure maintenance, storage temperature and humidity, and other issues that can adversely affect mission-critical label performance. “Our new GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile comprises a confidential all-things-label health checkup for companies handling hazardous chemicals,” said Troy Lucas, Product Engineer for Reliance Label Solutions. “Our chemical customers intimately understand that labeling environmentally sensitive materials is far more complex than a quick print-and-apply. In this industry, labels and their application techniques must stand up to exceptionally tough conditions, and this is our way of standing with our customers to best ensure compliance and overall labeling success.”
Antares Vision Group to showcase automatic inspection machines for vials and more at INTERPHEX
Company also will emphasize its recently launched DIAMIND ecosystem, a portfolio of interconnected software and hardware systems for comprehensive traceability. Antares Vision Group will showcase a variety of its latest, state-of-the-art inspection equipment at INTERPHEX NYC, April 16-18. At Booth 2821, the company also will emphasize its recently launched DIAMIND, a series of interconnected software and hardware systems providing physical products with the digital identities necessary to meet traceability mandates and streamline production and supply chain operations. Among the DIAMIND Line solutions showcased at INTERPHEX will be an automatic visual inspection machine for prefilled syringes. Antares Vision Group’s Visual Rotating Inspection (VRI) unit can handle up to 400 pieces per minute. The module can process SVP glass and plastic prefilled syringes up to 24mm in diameter, and inspect liquids with a wide range of viscosities – from water-like products to emulsions and gels. Like each of the company’s VRI systems, an additional camera mounted on a secondary carousel yields 100% inspection of the syringe surface. Fast, smooth single-point handling minimizes the risk of product breakages and scratches, thanks to individually motorized grippers and guideless conveying with vacuum-operated starwheels. Antares Vision Group also specializes in precise, high-speed vial inspection. At INTERPHEX, the company will showcase a module from its Visual Rotating Inspection (VRI) series capable of inspecting up to 400 liquid-filled glass containers per minute. The machine combines sophisticated particle and cosmetic detection with technology-driven closure integrity verification at an exceptionally rapid production pace. The VRI unit can inspect liquids in a wide variety of viscosities, including water-like, oily, suspension, gel, emulsion, lyophilized, and powder products. Vials are also inspected for cosmetic defects such as crimping quality, flip-off color, neck-shoulder sidewalls, and stopper position. Molded glass and plastic containers also can be inspected. Antares Vision Group will also display its CT, which automatically inspects vials and cartridges at speeds up to 200 pieces per minute. The unit is designed for accurate cosmetic and particle detection of small-volume containers up to 36mm in diameter. Compact and reliable, the CT features three stations for particle inspection equipped with both backlight and bottom light, and is configurable for reflecting and non-reflecting particles. Optional inspection stations include tip/cap and vial sealing, as well as CCIT-high voltage leak detection. DIAMIND integrated ecosystem for comprehensive production management Also, at INTERPHEX, traceability experts from Antares Vision Group will be on hand to discuss the company’s recently launched DIAMIND, an integrated ecosystem of solutions offering holistic transparency, production optimization and supply chain streamlining. DIAMIND operates at the line, factory, warehouse, enterprise, and supply chain levels, guaranteeing everything from product quality through sophisticated inspection systems to end-to-end traceability via integrated, cloud-based data management. DIAMIND’s integrated setup provides a single reference point for substantially simplified project management and centralized support services. The result Is heightened and interconnected quality assurance extending from raw materials and line production to warehouses, store shelves, and end users. All totaled, DIAMIND comprises multiple production and supply chain suites, making them applicable to manufacturers, distributors, wholesales and even government organizations.
Brian Nowak and Andrew A.O. Brown leading PTDA in 2024
The recently-elected 2024 Board of Directors and Manufacturer Council of the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) begin their leadership terms. Brian Nowak, president & CEO, Kurz Industrial Solutions (Neenah, Wis.) assumes the leadership of the association as President. Nowak began volunteering for PTDA in 2015, serving on the Education & Training Committee. Since then, he has joined various committees and task forces and has been a member of the Board since 2020. “I look forward to leading PTDA in continuing conversations addressing the changing needs of our membership,” says Nowak. “Following the launch of several pivotal programs in 2023, we have a great foundation on which to continue to develop and deliver essential resources to help those in our industry achieve success.” Joining Nowak on the 2024 PTDA Board of Directors are: Immediate Past President Mike McLain, vice president, Allied Bearing & Supply, Inc. (Harahan, La.) First Vice President Bill Shepard, vice president, BDI (Cleveland, Ohio) Second Vice President Jim Jeffiers, vice president, Central States Area & U.S. Energy Subsidiaries, Applied Industrial Technologies (Cleveland, Ohio) Treasurer JP Bouchard, vice president, General Bearing Service, Inc. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) Manufacturer Council Chair Andrew A.O. Brown, vice president, Whittet-Higgins Company (Central Falls, R.I.) Manufacturer Council Vice Chair Sara Zimmerman, vice president business development, Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of America (Chesapeake, Va.) PTDA Foundation President Matt Pavlinsky, director PT Products, Applied Industrial Technologies (Cleveland, Ohio) EPTDA President Luca Martelli, CEO, TRM (Bologna, Italy) Directors: Jeff Cloud, president & CEO, IBT Industrial Solutions (Shawnee Mission, Kan.) Chester Collier, senior vice president, Walter Surface Technologies (Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada) Tom Holtry, senior director, strategic sales support, Motion (Birmingham, Ala.) Sarah Musser, president, Barlett Bearing Co., Inc. (Philadelphia, Penn.) Craig Pirie, president, Daemar, Inc. (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) Joe Savage, president, Bearing Service, Inc. (Livonia, Mich.) Brown became active in PTDA committees in 2009 when he joined the Electronic Transmissions Standardization Task Force. For the past 15 years, Brown has served on various task forces and committees. He joined the Manufacturer Council in 2017 and served as vice chair in 2023. “We have a tremendous group of volunteers who bring not only a wealth of knowledge and experience, but a deep desire to better our work and industry,” says Brown. “The landscape of the PT/MC industry is dynamic, and I’m excited to be around the table with forward thinking people who are eager to bring about change when and where needed.” Joining Brown on the Manufacturer Council is: Immediate Past Chair Tammy Balogh, chief people officer, Flexco (Downers Grove, Ill.) Manufacturer Council Vice Chair Sara Zimmerman, vice president business development, Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of America (Chesapeake, Va.) Council Members: George Basel, director marketing & product management, U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission LLC (Wheeling, Ill.) Kristian Campbell, industrial sales manager NA, Dayco Products (Roseville, Mich.) Maxine Gomez, sales manager, Belden Universal (Hillside, Ill.) Chris Gumas, director marketing, Ruland Manufacturing Co. (Marlborough, Mass.) Chris Keyser, vice president channel & segment sales, ABB Motors and Mechanical Inc. (Fort Smith, Ark.) Michael Moonan, senior vice president sales, Solve Industrial Motion Group (Charlotte, N.C.) Paul Phillips, president, Maxi-Lift, Inc. (Addison, Texas) The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading global association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. Headquartered in Chicago, PTDA represents power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $19 billion in sales and span over 2,500 locations. PTDA members also include manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry. PTDA is dedicated to providing exceptional networking, targeted education, relevant information and leading-edge business tools to help distributors and manufacturers meet marketplace demands competitively and profitably.
CHEP appoints Xavier Garijo to newly created CEO Americas position
CHEP, a supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo as the CEO of Americas effective Jan. 1, 2024, following the announcement that CHEP North America’s president, Laura Nador, left her role on Dec. 31, 2023. Paola Floris, President of CHEP Latin America, and Frank Bozzo, Vice President and General Manager of CHEP Canada and Pallecon North America, will continue in their current capacities and report directly to Garijo. Garijo brings 25 years of experience managing global consumer good supply chains and operations, and multi-industry global logistics businesses. He was most recently a Global Executive Board Member for Contract Logistics at DB Schenker, a German logistics provider. He was responsible for the global contract logistics business, which had a workforce of 40,000 people in 60 countries. Prior to that, Garijo worked in the U.S. and Europe, for 20 years, including managing end-to-end supply chains and operations for Revlon as Chief Supply Chain Officer and in roles of increasing responsibility with Reckitt Benckiser and Unilever. In this newly-created position, Garijo will lead the Americas region combining the previously separate CHEP North America and CHEP Latin America business units. This change reflects the increasing collaboration and interconnectivity between CHEP’s North American and Latin American operations and will help further serve CHEP’s customers and retail partners across the globe. “I am delighted to be joining Brambles as it progresses its digital transformation to ensure ongoing, profitable growth and strengthen further our customer value proposition,” said Garijo. “The business has a vital role in supply chains, which, combined with its leading approach in sustainability, provides an exceptional foundation for continued success. I look forward to working with our internal teams, customers and vendors to drive value for all stakeholders.” As the Americas region continues its transformation, the organization is grateful for the strong contributions Laura Nador, CHEP North America’s former president, delivered in driving operational and safety excellence as well as her care for CHEP’s people and customers. “Xavier is well positioned to build on Laura’s legacy and successes to serve the market needs of today and the future,” said Graham Chipchase, CEO at Brambles, CHEP’s parent company. “As the Americas region moves into this new era, Xavier’s extensive experience in global supply chains and commercial management across the fast-moving consumer goods and logistics industries make him a fantastic choice to elevate the business and lead growth.”
Seaga announces Chesney to step down as CEO, Freund accepts the reins
Seaga Manufacturing, Inc. (“Seaga”), a platform for innovative Automatic Retail Dispensing and Modular Intelligent Inventory Control Solutions, serving the Food and Beverage, Industrial, Water Filtration, and Healthcare Markets, announced today that its Founder and CEO, Steve Chesney, will step down as CEO. Chesney will remain Chairman of the Board of Seaga and its respective subsidiaries. Chesney founded Seaga in 1987 in a one-stall garage in Shannon, Illinois. He successfully produced and marketed an innovative vending machine design named the SuperVend 2000, which soon became an industry standard. After manufacturing thousands of vending machines in Shannon, Chesney moved its Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing facility to Freeport, Illinois, where it remains today. Seaga has grown to become a recognized leading platform for Automatic Retail Dispensing and Modular Intelligent Inventory Control Solutions, satisfying the Food and Beverage, Industrial, Water Filtration, and Healthcare markets. In 2004, Seaga acquired Karna Industries in New Delhi India, now known as Seaga India Private Ltd., positioning Seaga to supply its products to customers throughout the world. Seaga recently acquired Automated Merchandising Systems (AMS), a leading brand of Automatic Retail Dispensing equipment in North America. With this most recent acquisition, Seaga has four manufacturing facilities, in three countries, allowing it the scale to support the largest multi-national corporations in the world. “Steve has built an industry-leading company over the past 35 years which is positioned perfectly for innovation and growth, with a dedicated team of industry professionals spanning over two continents,” said Gary Partridge, President of Seaga. “Steve has been a mentor to many, and his influence has made an indelible impact on generations of professionals within Seaga and throughout our industry. I want to thank Steve for his vision to create and build a company with a lasting legacy that will prosper and excel within our marketplace.” Seaga’s Board of Directors unanimously elected Mike Freund to succeed Chesney as Chief Executive Officer of Seaga/AMS.