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Learn more about Rockwell Automation’s collaboration with Harpak-ULMA in our latest Innovation Spotlight, and see how this machine maker’s digital transformation strategy uses the IIoT and AR to expand what’s possible for both it and its end users. For packaging OEM Harpak-ULMA, the value of digital transformation is in its ability to help end-users better…
A new report commissioned by the industry association, Food and Beverage Ontario, details an exciting and innovative partnership between Harpak-ULMA and Maple Leaf Foods, the largest producer of prepared poultry and meats in Canada. The case study (on pages 31-35 of the report) explores the initiative — which builds on Harpak-ULMA’s existing partnerships with Rockwell…
New Study by Food and Beverage Ontario Assesses the Use of Augmented Reality and Remote Monitoring Technologies PackExpo, Las Vegas, NV. September 27, 2021 — A new report commissioned by the industry association, Food and Beverage Ontario, details an exciting and innovative partnership between Harpak-ULMA and Maple Leaf Foods, the largest producer of prepared poultry…
From Kevin Roach, Harpak-ULMA CEO We understand that the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation around the world presents a unique challenge to our collective safety, health and welfare. Under the circumstances, we believe it important to share Harpak-ULMA’s business continuity plans to protect employees, assure uninterrupted customer support operations, and maintain continuity of current engagements. We…
Announces hire of Josh Becker to lead effort Taunton, MA. December 16, 2020.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harpak-ULMA today announced the launch of a new North American initiative to help the bakery and confectionery market improve flexibility and operational performance in response to COVID-19 business disruptions. While some producers are dealing with plummeting demand for some products, others are…
Packaging scalability key to meeting demand surge TAUNTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harpak-ULMA, an industry-leading packaging solutions provider, announced it is working with multiple medical device manufacturers commissioned to supply high volume syringe supplies as part of BARDA’s rapidly expanding COVID-19 Medical Countermeasure Portfolio. The US Government’s Operation Warp Speed has been tasked with increasing domestic production capacity…
Advances in EOAT, machine learning, sanitation, and space optimization evolve. The nature of snack and bakery operations poses challenges to manufacturers of robotics equipment. Space is an issue. Also, the equipment must be able to handle a wide range of products of different shapes and sizes at high speeds while not damaging the goods. Read…
A unique and innovative green approach to reducing plastic food product packaging Taunton, MA. August 26, 2020 — Harpak-ULMA today announced the official launch of its innovative PaperSeal® packaging technology as part of the company’s initiative to fundamentally rethink packaging systems to promote green packaging alternatives across the food industry. Public concerns, regulatory actions, and…
Digital transformation in automation and packaging lines can simplify the re-purposing of assets to accommodate the only constant in business – change. It is reshaping almost every aspect of our society by streamlining, simplifying, and accelerating how, when, and where processes are executed while reducing the friction associated with accommodating change. Read our article in…
Taunton, MA. June 8, 2020 — Harpak-ULMA, the North American arm of ULMA Packaging, has been named as one of Putman Media’s first annual Smart Industry Transformational Leadership Award winners in the category of OEM IIoT Pioneer. The program honors individuals and organizations leading the way to Industry 4.0. This year’s winners, chosen from across…
