Case/Tray Packers adapt to changing product life cycles.

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Using electronic motion controls, Axiom® BCL case/tray packers operate at speeds up to 80 cases/trays per minute. Walk-in frame design allows operators to effectively complete changeovers and preventive maintenance, and full-length polycarbonate guard doors facilitate troubleshooting. Electronic handwheel provides slow motion hand cycling of machine when troubleshooting or when fine tuning, and tool-free changeovers can be completed in minutes.



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New Douglas High Speed Axiom® BCL Case/Tray Packers Easily Adapt to Changing Product Life Cycles



Alexandria, Minnesota - July 31, 2007

The new Douglas High-Speed Continuous Motion Axiom® BCL case/tray packers use electronic motion controls to easily fit your application and constantly changing product life cycles. The Axiom® BCL adapts to many product types at speeds to 80 cases/trays per minute. The machine runs wraparound case blanks with inside or outside manufacturers' flaps or trays.

Features include a walk-in frame design that allows operator and maintenance personnel to quickly and efficiently complete changeovers and preventive maintenance and full-length polycarbonate guard doors for easy troubleshooting. A large size range and an intuitive HMI simplify the addition of future product sizes. An electronic handwheel provides effortless slow motion hand cycling of the machine when troubleshooting or when fine tuning due to slight variations in corrugated or product. Tool-free
changeovers with minimal change parts are completed in minutes.

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.

Douglas Machine Inc.
3404 Iowa Street; Alexandria, MN 56308 USA
Telephone: 320.763.6587; Fax: 320.763.5754
E-mail: info@douglas-machine.com
Internet: www.douglas-machine.com

Jackie Caron
Marketing Services Manager
Tele: 320.762.6243 / Fax: 320.763.9666
E-mail: jcaron@douglas-machine.com

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