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Expo Pack 2013
June 18-21, 2013
Booth 1930
Centro Banamex
Mexico City, Mexico
Pack Expo 2013
September 23-25, 2013
Booth C-3939
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
IBIE 2013
October 6-9, 2013
Booth 11211
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dairy Show 2013
November 3-6, 2013
Booth 930
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
Cartoning made Simple
What used to take six operators now requires just one as Schiff Nutrition automates its cartoning operation. At 400 nutrition bars/min, the speed is pretty impressive, too.
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February 2013 Food and Beverage Magazine:
"What’s new in secondary packaging?"
"New capabilities of secondary packaging systems focus on streamlined processes, total automation and increased flexibility....."
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February 2013 Packaging World Magazine:
"Cartoning made Simple"
"What used to take six operators now requires just one as Schiff Nutrition automates its cartoning operation. At 400 nutrition bars/min, the speed is pretty impressive, too...."
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January 2013 Enterprise Minnesota Magazine:
"Packaging Pros"
"Step onto the production floor at packaging manufacturer Delkor Systems in Arden Hills and you may think you’ve stepped into a showroom. On polished floors and under high ceilings sit dozens of new food packaging machines, each forming, filling or closing cartons of food products at high speeds. Colored tape outlines the correct position for every object that touches the floor, from machines to easels..."
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March 2012 Packaging Digest:
"Mapping a Course to Grow Business"
"In 2008, Dale Andersen, president and CEO of Delkor Systems, a Minneapolis, MN-based manufacturer of cartoning and end-of-line packaging equipment, saw a tremendous opportunity developing in packaging..."
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September 2011 Enterprise Minnesota:
"Growing Global: Helping Manufacturers Grow Profitably"
"When under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs Lael Brainard traveled to Minnesota to visit Delkor Systems, a packaging machinery manufacturer in Circle pines, she was impressed with its expanding international presence..."
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July 2011 Treasury Notes:
"The Twin Cities: Innovation at Work"
"'Innovation at work' could be the slogan for Minnesota's business community, as we learned during Under Secretary for International Affairs Lael Brainard's recent visit to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. With 20 Fortune 500 firms and nearly half a million small businesses, the state is home to a myriad of leading innovators..."
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April 2011 Enterprise Minnesota:
"Helping Manufacturers Grow Profitably"
"As the manufacturing workforce ages, attracting younger workers with strong skills will be critical. Some Minnesota companies are getting a head start. By all accounts, Tom Partridge is an ideal manufacturing employee..."
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February 2011 Star Tribune:
"A survey of 400 Minnesota manufacturing executives
found far more expecting better sales than in 2008."
"The recession was especially brutal for companies like Delkor Systems Inc., which makes packaging equipment for other manufacturers. "We're a bellwether for the condition of manufacturing," said Dale Andersen, president of the Minneapolis company, whose 2009 sales fell by about 25 percent, forcing him to lay off about eight employees. "It was a really tough time, but we started coming back last year, and this year so far has been fantastic..."
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November 2010 Quad Community Press: :
"Local Manufacturers Emerge from Recession"
"Dale Andersen already has his roster set for this year's company Christmas party, and it's full of glad tidings. Andersen, owner and president of Delkor Systems Inc. in Minneapolis, said there are 24 more names on the list than last year. It's one signifier that Delkor is seeing big payoffs from aggressive, if not unorthodox, business strategies last year..."
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October 2010 Packaging Digest:
"Fast times for sweet treats"
"Wells' Dairy Inc. in Le Mars, IA, is no stranger to the benefits of automation for packaging operations. To help grow its business and maintain the high quality of its sweet treats, Wells' Dairy has embraced state-of-the-art technologies..."
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August 2010 Packaging World Magazine:
"Sustainability plus cost savings-- a smart balance indeed"
"GFA Brands Inc. may be a virtual manufacturer. but that hasn't diminished the Boulder, CO-based firm's interest in sustainable packaging. So when management saw an opportunity to get a whole lot greener by asking its contract manufacturers to replace corrugated cases with Delkor Spot Pak Pad Shrink Shippers, the opportunity was seized as quickly as possible..."
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August 2010 Dairyfoods.com:
"Wells Dairy New Equipment Helps Streamline Production"
"Ken Alesch, senior project integrator at Wells' Dairy, Inc. in Le Mars, Iowa, the manufacturer of BLUE BUNNY and Weight Watchers ice cream and frozen desserts, will return to this fall's PACK EXPO International in search of equipment to help expand the company's manufacturing operation and support its sustainability initiatives. After visiting the show in 2008, Alesch purchased several systems that improved efficiency and time to market and were easily integrated into the company's existing floor plan...."
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Enterprise Minnesota magazine lists Delkor Systems as one of five leading Minnesota manufacturers
"...For today's product packaging industry, it's a brave new world—no longer just a way to transport goods from Point A to Point B. Perhaps no one is more aware of this than Dale Andersen. As CEO of Delkor Systems, a packaging equipment manufacturer in Minneapolis, Andersen has watched the packaging industry accelerate from a simple method of transportation to full-throttle brand promotion, with eye-catching logos and unique package shapes designed to grab customers' fleeting attention..."
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May 2010 Sunday Pioneer Press: "Three Area Manufacturers are bucking bad times"
"When orders for its food-packaging equipment tanked as the recession set in, the management team at Delkor Systems took a track different than the usual slash-and-burn and-wait-for-better-days strategy. The company tripled its research and development budget. And it hired engineers. Now, the Minneapolis manufacturer is selling a new packaging line to its food-company clients — and is set for sales of $42 million in 2010, which would be its best year. Rewind to mid-recession, when food companies slashed capital budgets in a race to cut costs. Orders for Delkor's equipment tanked, and the company itself faced the prospects of cuts. "That had a pretty profound effect," chief executive and majority owner Dale Andersen said of the drop in orders. "Here in the depths of the recession, in the first few months of 2009, there were just hardly any orders at all coming in."
What then?... "
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February 2010 Enterprise Minnesota Magazine: "Ones to Watch"
"These five Minnesota manufacturers have achieved successes and growth throughout the economic recession, and they are ready for a rebound in 2010 For today's product packaging industry, it's a brave new world—no longer just a way to transport goods from Point A to Point B. Perhaps no one is more aware of this than Dale Andersen. As CEO of Delkor Systems, a packaging equipment manufacturer in Minneapolis, Andersen has watched the packaging industry accelerate from a simple method of transportation to full-throttle brand promotion, with eye-catching logos and unique package shapes designed to grab customers' fleeting attention... "
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August 2009 Rockwell Automation Journal Magazine: "Green Packaging"
Making and using secondary packaging affects cost and environmental issues. Learn how a study compared the sustainability of flat-pad packaging systems versus regular slotted cases "...For product packagers, sustainable production means reconciling what can appear to be conflicting goals: minimizing any negative impacts their packaging may have on the environment while adequately protecting products during shipping and handling, and minimizing packaging costs to their customers. Packagers are facing increasing demands for sustainability from every direction — consumers, retailers and nonprofit watchdog groups — with few of these groups offering specific guidelines on how to measure it... "
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November 2008 Packaging World Magazine:
"High Capacity Line Supports Sweetener Launch"
"...the largest hurdle was "coming up with a high-capacity line right from the start." Werner concedes that rebuilding three Cloud machines fast enough to meet Cargill's aggressive timeline was also a challenge, as was finding a carton-closing system that could accommodate the carton's hooded-lid design at high speeds. Delkor provided the carton closing solution by adding "intelligent positioning" technology to its existing TSC600 carton closing machine, re-designating it the Delkor Capstone. The technology precisely aligns the leading edge of the carton and the scored, fold over front flap during sealing using a servo-driven carton positioning mechanism that consistently produces a symmetrically sealed carton at 150/min.. "
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August 2008 Food & Beverage Packaging:"Making the Case for Intelligent Design"
"...One way to reduce secondary packaging materials is to do away with a full case or a tray for primary packs that can support some stacking on their own. For example, Delkor's Spot Pak machinery applies a temporary adhesive to a corrugated flat pad, which holds the product. After the product is placed, the pad is shrink wrapped in polyethylene film, keeping the product stable despite the substantial reduction of corrugate. (The machine supports running either a tray or a pad.) ..."
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April 2008 Canadian Packaging Magazine:
"Straight down the line"
It's not easy being green: just ask any of the legions of packaging equipment manufacturers all over the world being pressured by their prized clients in the global CPG (consumer packaged goods)industries to rethink, redefine and revamp the way they do business....
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March 2008 Dairy Foods Magazine:
"Cheese Company's Success Leads to Automated Packaging Line"
"... Lamagna needed a machine that could be run in the filler room, necessitating a machine with wash down construction. It is clear that Delkor's loader is designed for this environment, as it is built from stainless steel and offers good access for wash down—a result of Delkor's experience with the dairy and beverage industry. "This gave them an edge," Mike Lamagna says. "It's made for being in a dairy and it shows. ..."
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Delkor celebrates 40 years with open house at new facility June 2013
Delkor Systems, a premier manufacturer of equipment used to form, pack, close and seal secondary packaging, celebrated 40 years of operation on June 12 with an open house at its new facility, drawing nearly 200 guests from across the country, including representatives of more than 25 major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies. Full Story
Delkor Systems Introduces New Director of Marketing May 2013
John Kalkowski has joined packaging equipment manufacturer Delkor Systems, Inc. as Director of Marketing.Full Story
New Delkor Sales Manager for Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana March 2013
Bernard McDowell has been appointed the new Sales Manager for Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana effective February 2013.Full Story
Delkor Systems Opens New Facility in St. Paul, MN February 2013
To accommodate its growth, Delkor recently moved its operations to 4300 Round Lake Road West in St. Paul, Minnesota.Full Story
Delkor Introduces a New Vice President of Operations January 2013
Delkor Systems recently hired Kurt Kern as Vice President of Operations as of November 30, 2012.Full Story
Delkor Systems is Moving to a New Facility August 2012
Delkor Systems, a Minnesota based manufacturer of cartoning, case packing and robotic packaging equipment, is moving this fall to a new 114,000 sq. ft. facility in St. Paul.Full Story
Fred Sowa New Sales Manager for Delkor Systems July 2012
Fred Sowa joins Delkor as Eastern Sales Manager responsible for all sales in the U.S. Northeast states along with Ontario, Quebec, and the Canadian Maritime provinces.Full Story
Delkor System's New Marketing and Communications Manager April 2012
Delkor Systems has just appointed Rosalia 'Rocky' Buencamino as their new Marketing & Communications Manager as of April 23, 2012.Full Story
Delkor Introduces Robotic Loader to Product Line April 2012
Delkor's new robotic loader allows maximum production efficiency when loading nutritional bars into tri-seal cartons. This compact footprint machine is capable of loading 400 bars per minute, with multiple bars per pick into cartons of single or multiple layers.Full Story
Delkor Among 10 Minnesota Firms Honored by Govenor Mark Dayton for Success in International Business April 2012
Delkor Systems, Inc. was among 10 Minnesota companies honored Thursday for their success in exporting and international business. Gov. Mark Dayton recognized them as winners of the 27th Annual Governor's International Trade Awards.Full Story
Delkor Expands with Four New Sales Managers January 2012
Henk Hoogendoorn, Kevin Weiss, Carlos Cruz and Luke Gardner have been appointed Sales Managers for Delkor Systems, Inc.Full Story
New Delkor Awarded Patent for Intelligent Positioning™ Technology September 2011
Delkor Systems is awarded U.S. patent for a significant advance in Cartoning -- Intelligent Positioning™ Technology.Full Story
New Delkor Capstone TriSeal Carton Closer puts Best Footprint Forward at International Dairy Show 2011 and Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 Trade Shows. September 2011
The new TriSeal Carton Closer TSC-300z, the latest addition to Delkor's Capstone Closer product line, requires less than 25 square feet of plant floor space, which is significantly less than most other three-flap carton closers available today. Designed for low-/mid-range throughput, even hand-pack operations, at up to 60 cartons per minute, the Model TSC-300z provides precision closing for a variety of preformed carton styles: TriSeal Flap, Single- or Side-Flap. Full Story
Delkor Systems Raises the Bar on Versatility with New Trayfecta® Servo Former September 2011
The growing demand for shelf ready and retail ready packaging is well served with the new Trayfecta S Series Carton Formers from Delkor Systems. The result of a two year effort, Trayfecta Formers have been designed with light-weight precision forming sets that can be quickly changed in as little as three minutes with start up on the first cycle.Full Story
Delkor Kicks Off New Minnesota Healthy Workplace Program May 2011
Delkor Systems, a local manufacturer of packaging machinery, was selected by Anoka County as one of 18 local employers to participate in the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP).Full Story
Delkor Introduces Top Load Cartoning System for Dairy Products August 2010
Delkor Systems introduces a custom engineered Top Load Cartoning System for yogurt tubes, which exemplifies the company's ability to synchronize all phases of carton forming, loading, and closing across a broad range of dairy applications for flexible tubes, sachets, stick packs, and other package styles...Full Story
Delkor to Showcase Maximum Versatility at Pack Expo International 2010 August 2010
Delkor Systems will introduce a record number of new machinery designs at Pack Expo International 2010 with one common theme: MAXIMUM VERSATILITY. The new systems will be on display at the Delkor booth, S-2517. Full Story
Delkor Introduces New Top Load Case Packer for Dairy Products August 2010
Delkor Systems will introduce the new Flex Loader® Case Packer with design enhancements which optimize the system for use within dairy washdown environments. This new Case Packer will be exhibited for the first time in the Delkor Systems Booth #907 during the International Dairy Show 2010, September 13-15 in the Dallas, TX Convention Center ... Full Story
Delkor Introduces New Cartoning Technology for Squared-off Cartons Each and Every Time June 2010
Delkor Systems will be introducing its new Intelligent Positioning™ Carton Closing Technology at three major trade shows this fall...Full Story
Delkor Capstone Top Seal Carton Closing Machine September 2009
Delkor Systems has introduced a new Top Seal Carton Closing System as a line extension of its... Full Story
Delkor Capstone Tri Seal Carton Closing Machine September 2009
Delkor Systems recently introduced the new Delkor Capstone Tri Seal Carton Closing Machine that accurately positions... Full Story
Delkor Retail Ready Shipper September 2009
No heavy lifting and clumsy in store handling, no excess material to dispose of, no unbalanced pallet configurations ... Full Story
Delkor Systems joins KUKA Robotics System Partner Network September 2009
Delkor Systems has joined the KUKA Robotics System Partner Network... Full Story
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U.S. Department of Commerce report cites Delkor Systems as an "Innovation Leader"
The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a report which identifies Delkor as an innovative leader in sustainable packaging design. According to Department’s report on Packaging Machinery: Sustainability and Competitiveness, “Delkor has made reducing the use of packaging materials and energy the core of its designs and business strategy.” Leading national retailers are placing large demands on all players in the supply chain to follow sustainable practices. Delkor’s end of line packaging solutions can provide a pathway for suppliers to achieve this competitive edge.
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Quantifying the Environmental Impact of Secondary Packaging
By Peter Fox
A comparison of the sustainability of “pad shrink” packaging systems versus RSC cases
The term “sustainability” is heard in boardrooms everywhere these days because it is a concept that embraces both environmental and bottom-line business concerns. For product packagers, sustainability means reconciling what can be conflicting goals: minimizing whatever negative impacts their packaging may have on the environment while adequately protecting products during shipping and handling....
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Sustainability of Spot-Pak® Packages
By Peter Fox
When used to ship containers of buttery spread, Spot-Pak® systems have significantly less environmental impact than conventional RSC packages.
To show how processed food manufacturers and distributors can effectively package their products while meeting sustainability and cost criteria, this paper will examine the use of the Spot-Pak® package, a unique “pad shrink” system for secondary packaging. The paper details the advantages of this system when compared to a traditional regular slotted container (RSC). Claims in the paper are based on an independent study of both systems when used for secondary packaging of tapered cup containers of buttery spread.