Schneider Packaging Equipment/ DP Packaging Technology Announce Alliance


BREWERTON, NY (May, 2008) - Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., specializing in end-of-line solutions for case packing and palletizing needs, and DP Packaging Technology ( DP Srl ), manufactures of automatic wrapping and bundling equipment for the tissue sector, have announced a strategic alliance whereby Schneider will provide to the North American market DP's innovative wrapping and bundling technology. DP's technology combines the best features of both intermittent and continuous motion wrapping machines in a small footprint while maintaining flexibility with very high reliability and efficiency. Schneider will market the wrapping and bundling equipment under the moniker 'DP by Schneider' in North America.

Schneider will provide project management, installation, factory FAT, training, service, part sales and direct support for the equipment from its headquarters in Brewerton, NY.

This relationship moves Schneider Packaging Equipment further upstream to provide primary packaging wrapping and bundling for tissue products, adding to their broad line of roll and folded case packers and palletizers "Schneider now offers the complete end-of-line solution taking product from the customer's slitter into the primary package and right to the truck," says Terry Zarnowski, director of marketing and sales, Schneider Packaging.

"We are looking forward to being able to offer the North American tissue market the latest in high performance wrapping and bundling equipment," says Catello Di Carlo, Sales Director for DP. "Schneider has proven strengths in packaging and palletizing solutions with a great reputation in providing solid service and support with their highly trained service technicians."

For more information you can contact Schneider Packaging sales department by phone at (315) 676-3035 or fax at (315) 676-2875.

About DP Packaging Technology

DP Srl, designs, manufactures and sells wrapper and bundler machines for the tissue industry. Based in Anzola (near Bologna, Italy) their machines are the result of innovative design solutions that combine the flexibility of reciprocated machines with the smoothness of continuous motions. This approach led to the development of a range of machines and packaging lines that produce high quality product at high performance. DP is a young company that combines passion and energy with experienced staff in an atmosphere of innovation. DP is part of the Duferco Group (www.duferco.com).

For more information visit the DP web site; www.dpitaly.com .

About Schneider Packaging Equipment Company

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, tissue, paper, 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 visit the Schneider web site; www.schneiderequip.com

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