December 3, 2007 - Operating at rates to 25 cases/trays per minute, Invex® can handle range of products due to integrated servo controls that promote smooth, quiet operation while minimizing maintenance time and jams. Controls also promote recipe-driven changeover and startup efficiency. Operator/technician can pinpoint root cause of problems through HMI, while OMAC Packaging Guidelines standards-based connectivity and IEC conforming software structure make this machine PackML- and PackTags-ready.

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Release date: November 15, 2007

New Douglas Invex® Case/Tray Packer Speeds up Production for Low Volume Packagers

Alexandria, Minnesota - November 15, 2007
The new Douglas Invex® Case/Tray Packer speeds up production for low volume packagers by incorporating all the flexibility of servo controls in an economical, 25 case/tray per minute, small footprint format.

Here's how incorporating servo controls benefits the end-user:

o Smooth, quiet operation, reduced maintenance time and cost, and fewer jams.
o Motors are more adaptable to run a wider range of products.
o Fast, repeatable changeovers because motors are readily programmed.
o Faster startups for greater throughput because machine functions start up simultaneously.

Features include software modularity so diagnostics are simplified because the operator or technician is able to pinpoint the root cause of problems from the human machine interface. Changeovers are recipe-driven, with minimal change parts and simple hand wheel adjustments. Control components are located at the perimeter of the machine for easy maintenance. OMAC Packaging Guidelines standards-based connectivity and an IEC conforming software structure makes the Invex® PackML- and PackTags-ready.

All Douglas Machine solutions are backed by our 3-year limited warranty.

For more information, call 320.763.6587 or visit www.douglas-machine.com.

About Douglas Machine Inc.

Founded in 1964, Douglas Machine Inc. is recognized as a global leader in automated packaging solutions for paperboard, corrugated, and shrink-film. Today the company specializes in the design and manufacture of cartoners, sleevers, case and tray packers, and shrink-wrap systems. Customers from many different markets including food, beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical, have come to rely on Douglas' automation expertise and value-added services to maximize their throughput. Based in Alexandria, Minnesota, Douglas Machine also has operations in Deerwood, Minnesota.

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Phone: 320-762-6243
FAX: 320-763-9666

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Name: Douglas Machine
Address: 3404 Iowa St.
City: Alexandria
State: MN
ZIP: 56308 3399
Country: USA
Phone: 320-763-6587
FAX: 320-763-5754
http://www.douglas-machine.com

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