Schneider Packaging Demonstrates Smart Cart Integration for Complete Automation at Pack Expo


At Pack Expo, November 9 - 13, 2008 at Chicago's McCormick Place, Booth S 1501

BREWERTON, NY (September, 2008) -Schneider Packaging Equipment, Co., specializing in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, announces it has become a value added reseller for Jervis B. Webb SmartCart® Automatic Guided Cart (AGC(TM)) product line and will display a SmartCart® at Pack Expo 2008, McCormick Place, Chicago, Booth S 1501.

Schneider builds robotic palletizing cells that range in size and scope all the way from compact, "plug and play" portable units to multi-line systems and integrates other components that make a complete end-of-the-line packaging system for cases, bags, bulk and other products.

Automatic guided carts (AGC(TM)) are ideal for moving palletized products from floor storage or palletizers/strechwrappers/conveyors to anywhere within a plant or warehouse as well as delivering empty pallets, slip sheets, etc. to keep a palletizer cell in continuous operation. Schneider has selected to work with Jervis B. Webb Company, a subsidiary of Daifuku Company, Ltd. (Pack Expo
Booth E 7564), and leading provider of innovative material handling solutions, to provide SmartCart® AGC(TM)'s as part of a palletizing solution. SmartCart® AGC(TM)'s are guided by magnetic tape, allowing for quick installation or modification of the guidepath. SmartCart®s' load handling frames can be customized to accommodate a variety of products. "Adding the Jervis B. Webb SmartCart® enhances our offering of cost effective, flexible palletizing solutions for our customers," says Terry Zarnowski, director of sales and marketing for Schneider.

SCHNEIDER DEMONSTRATES SMARTCART®ADD ONE
Schneider manufactures a complete line of case packers, tray packers, and robotic palletizing systems. Schneider also offers a variety of ancillary equipment such as case erectors, cartoners, conveyors, pallet dispensers, shuttle cars, automatic guided carts, and elevators that can easily be integrated with coding/labeling equipment, RFID / barcode scanners, weight checking, and stretch or shrink wrapping equipment to provide a complete turnkey system solution. Some of their specialty markets include the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, paper, replication, industrial, and personal care industries.

Whatever the requirements, Schneider works to provide the best solution for any unique need. Schneider Packaging is an Authorized System Integrator for FANUC Robotics.

For more information, contact our sales department by phone at (315) 676-3035 or fax at (315) 676-2875, or visit www.schneiderequip.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Katie McDougall
804-716-9142
katiem@dca-dcpr.com
or:
Ilyse Strongin Bombicino
ilyse@dca-dcpr.com
312-850-4273

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