A great example of what collaboration can achieve is found in a recent installation we completed at Snak King’s Freeport, Illinois, facility. Snak King, a leading manufacturer of both private label and branded snacks, was looking to automate their palletizing operations. Snak King initially reached out to Brenton for their input, but after reviewing the […]
Robotics
Let Packaging Help You Think Big and Creatively to Make a Positive Impact
In the midst of all the chaos and uncertainty brought on by the global pandemic, Hutch Coburn has a rather upbeat message: Think big. Think creatively. Think into the future.
Equipment Flexibility Key to Accommodating Changing Applications
By Josh Goulet, Regional Sales Manager, Brenton A common scenario that many manufacturers have found themselves in over past year is producing products in response to the current economic environment. Many of these items, such as masks, hand sanitizers and others are in hot demand now, and require the right packaging equipment to efficiently produce […]
Robotic Integration Basics: what to look for when selecting an integrator
Derek Williams, Brenton Midwest Regional Sales Manager Introduction Using robotic arms as a form of industrial automation, has been on the top of mind recently but the trend itself is not new. Since the 1970s, use of robotic arms in industrial settings have been on the rise. They are effective at simulating the complex movements […]
Answering the question: What does “Category 3 Safety” mean?
As more and more companies start to look at automation in their production lines, worker or operator safety is an important part of the decision-making process. If you are new to automation, trying to gain an understanding of what is included with a standard machine may not be easy. At a very high level, Category […]