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- New Stretch Sleeve Label Applicator from Axon Rated at 80 CPM
- November 18, 2009
Axon introduces the fastest and easiest to use and maintain stretch sleeve label applicator in the company's history - the ST-2650. This advanced new applicator applies LDPE stretch sleeve labels to as many as 80 containers per minute (CPM) - a 33 percent increase over the unit it replaces.
- Axon Introduces a New Generation of Steam Shrink Tunnels
- November 3, 2009
Axon introduces ThermoPoint(tm), a new generation of steam tunnels that ensure a quality shrink process for labels and tamper evident bands even on the most challengingly shaped packaging.
- New ProCustomer Initiative Ensures Peak Packaging System Productivity
- October 1, 2009
Pro Mach launched ProCustomer today, a new initiative designed to ensure that customers maintain peak packaging system productivity through best-in-class standards in aftermarket parts, service, and support.
- New White Paper Details Benefits of Tamper Evident Bands
- September 26, 2009
A new white paper from Axon describes the evolution of various types of tamper evident packaging and then focuses on recent developments in tamper evident band technology
- Axon Delivers Faster Tamper Evident Banding for Straight-Wall Containers
- August 13, 2009
Axon now offers a tamper evident banding solution for round, oval, and scround (combination of square and round) straight-wall packaging that delivers more than 200 units-per-minute throughput and faster and easier changeover between different size and shape packages.
- Pro Mach names new Vice President and General Manager of Axon LLC
- July 28, 2009
Pro Mach announces the appointment of Brad Wegner as Vice President and General Manager of its Axon LLC, division, a manufacturer of fully automated, heat-shrink labeling, tamper evident banding, and stretch sleeving equipment located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Extended Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity to Get More Value from 2009 Packaging Machinery Purchases
- February 25, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law in February extends the Bonus Depreciation and Expense Deduction tax incentives passed in 2008. The incentives encourage capital spending, such as packaging machinery by providing a bonus depreciation on capital purchases for 2009 and by raising deduction amounts.
- Axon Patents High-Speed System for Shrink Sleeving Odd-Shaped Packaging
- February 23, 2009
Axon has developed patented technology that triples the average throughput of shrink-sleeve labeling of cans, boxes, and other odd-shaped packaging from an industry average of 100 units per minute to 300 per minute, depending on the system.
- Axon Adds High-End Capabilities to Its Basic and Mid-Level Sleeving and Tamper Band Applicators
- November 5, 2008
Axon announced at Pack Expo 2008 the addition of high-end operator interface and communications capabilities to basic and mid-level EZ-Series and EZ-Seal shrink sleeving and tamper evident banding applicators.
- Pro Mach Announces Executive Changes
- April 30, 2008
Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John W. Paxton Sr. is turning over CEO duties to current President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Anderson. Mr. Paxton will remain with Pro Mach as Chairman. Mr. Anderson will become the President and CEO.
- Tax Incentives Provide Opportunity To Get More Value From Packaging Machinery Purchases
- March 14, 2008
The economic stimulus package signed into law February 13 contains two business related tax incentives to encourage capital spending, such as packaging machinery. The tax incentives lower capital purchase costs by providing a bonus depreciation for 2008 and by raising deduction amounts. These incentives are available to all companies, but particularly benefit small and mid-sized companies who have an opportunity to make investments that otherwise would be delayed or impossible to make this year.
- Shrink Sleeving Machines Have Own Heat Chamber
- June 20, 2007
Axon Shrink Sleeving Equipment, complete with a radiant heat chamber, is capable of speeds up to 150ppm and has a sleeve layflat capacity from 15mm to 130mm
- Axon Develops Pair of Heat Shrinkable Sleeve Labeling Systems
- March 20, 2007
Axon, a division of Pro Mach, has created the EZ-Seal 200SL and the EZ-Seal 400SL. These heat shrinkable sleeve labeling systems are designed for use in a variety of industries including food, beverage, dairy, water, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health & beauty aids, and industrial products.
- Pro Mach announces Mack Greene's retirement
- January 30, 2007
Pro Mach, Inc. announced today that Charles M. (Mack) Greene, President of its End-of-Line Business Unit, will retire January 31 this year.
- Axon customizes solution for Dow Chemical
- November 15, 2006
Axon, a division of Pro Mach, was recently featured in the November 2006 issue of Packaging World magazine showcasing their custom solution for Dow Chemical.
- Axon introduces EZ-SEAL 400SL heat shrinkable sleeve labeling system
- October 23, 2006
Axon, a division of Pro Mach, will introduce its new EZ-SEAL 400SL heat shrinkable sleeve labeling system at Pack Expo in Chicago
- Over One Million in Parts
- April 4, 2006
Over ONE MILLION DOLLAR parts inventory-In Stock Parts Shipped the Same Day!
- Dan Capell named Western Regional Sales Manager for Axon, a division of Pro Mach
- January 30, 2006
Axon, a division of Pro Mach, has named Dan Capell Western Regional Sales Manager, effective January 2, 2006.
- EZ-Seal 600SL Specification Sheets Now Available
- December 6, 2005
New specification sheets are available for the full EZ-Seal line of heat shrink tamper evident band and sleeve label applicators and systems.
- EZ-SEAL 300SL Sets New Standard
- November 9, 2005
Axon's EZ-Seal 300SL sets a new standard for value, simplicity, reliability, and ease of operation.
