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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alpha Systems, Inc. acquired by Data and Bar Code
Systems Midlothian, Virgina and Cincinnati, Ohio –
Today, Alpha Systems, Inc. announced that it had been acquired by
the Data and Bar Code Systems Subsidiary of Hunkar Technologies,
Inc. The transaction was an asset purchase.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joseph Labeling Systems, LLC
acquired by Packaging Equipment Lees Summit, Missouri and Cincinnati, Ohio – Today, Joseph Labeling Systems, LLC announced that it has been acquired by Hunkar Packaging Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunkar Technologies Inc. The transaction was an asset purchase. The purchase by Hunkar marks its third label application technology company acquisition, with this purchase expanding Hunkar’s product line to now include manual label caddy dispensers, powered table top dispensers and economical mini-brute 250 applicators. Marshall Pelot, previously National Sales Manager of Joseph and now National Sales Manager of Hunkar Packaging stated, “I am excited to become a part of Hunkar and be able to offer my clients a complete range of custom and standard automated labeling equipment and solutions. Hunkar is a world class organization and I know Joseph clients will benefit greatly by this relationship.” John McBride, General Sales Manager of Hunkar Packaging added, “Marshall and I will make certain that the great service Joseph Labeling clients have come to expect continues. The inclusion of the Joseph products into the Hunkar Label Application Systems product line will result in a win-win for all of our clients. Hunkar’s label application product offering has quickly become among the most wide ranging in the industry.” For more information please contact Mr. Marshall Pelot at 816-916-5942 or Mr. John McBride at 800-238-9700 ext.108 or via email at jmcbride@hunkar.com. Hunkar Technologies is a leading manufacturer and supplier of lean manufacturing solutions, custom and standard label applicator equipment, RF and RFID bar code systems, process controls, sensors, transportation racks and material handling products.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hunkar Technologies' Data
& Bar Code Division Erie, Pennsylvania – The following article is excerpted from Business Solutions Magazine's February 2006 issue - Volume 21, Number 1 - www.BusinessSolutionsMag.com: ---------- DATA COLLECTION WINNER - by Dan Schell One of the key criteria in selecting a Business Solutions channel innovator is ascertaining whether the nominated company tried to expand its traditional solution by adding complementary technologies. But a complementary technology doesn't always have to come from a new vendor. On the contrary, the best source of a complementary technology is you, the VAR. Customized bundles, interfaces, or applications are sure to distinguish you from your competitors - and offer the best margins. These types of customized solutions require innovation, which is why Hunkar Technologies is the winner of this year's Channel Innovator Award for data collection.
Directly Connect to Factory Floor Equipment
"The HPS software and a direct connection to factory floor equipment enables the gathering of data such as downtime statistics, machine cycles, reject counts, and scale or sensor inputs," explains Mike Barker, VP/General Manager of Hunkar's Bar Code and Data Systems Division. "In the office, HPS provides clients with visibility into WIP (work in process), inventory transactions, and machine data [e.g. scrap amounts]. Of course, since it resides on an Intermec smart bar code printer, the system also prints carton and/or pallet labels with unique IDs at the point of manufacture." All of the data gathered by the HPS is sent to a central database via a LAN or WLAN (wireless local area network) connection. A supervisor console interface on the network lists all of the machines in the factory, their status, which jobs are running, how many units are required, how many units have been produced, downtime on the job, and estimates of when the jobs will be complete based on standard run rates. Once the LAN/server is available again, all of the data is automatically processed from the smart printers (via the printer's internal FTP [file transfer protocol] server) to the client's back end database. The HPS solution also includes Intermec bar code scanners connected to the smart printers for job, raw material, downtime reason, and operator ID validation. "Combining that validation data with date/time stamping and label printing at the point of manufacture virtually eliminates mislabeled product and provides lot control to the carton level," says Barker. HPS can be used with bar code or RFID data and can be expanded to include automatic messaging via email, cell phone, VoIP (voice over internet protocol), or pagers. The latter functionality is useful for receiving messages about preemptive maintenance, breakdowns, or machine supply requirements. Barker says Hunkar first developed the HPS in 2003, and released the latest version in March of 2005. So far, the company has four clients using the HPS in six plants. Barker says the biggest impact of the HPS for these clients can be seen in improved throughput on manufacturing/assembly lines, increased visibility to shop floor operations, and elimination of batch label production and subsequent mislabeling. ---------- For more information please contact Mr. Mike Barker, Vice President /General Manager Data and Bar Code Division Hunkar Technologies Inc. at 513-272-1010 ext #106 or mbarker@hunkar.com or please view the website at www.hunkar.com for product information. Hunkar Technologies is a leading supplier of RF and RFID solutions, RFID and pressure sensitive labels, custom programming, inventory and asset management systems, automated and semi automated label application equipment, process machine controls and sensors, and custom material handling solutions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Project
Management Inc. (PMI) Twinsburg, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio – Today, Project Management Inc. (PMI) announced that it was acquired by the Data and Bar Code Division of Hunkar Technologies, Inc. As part of the acquisition, the employees of PMI will become employees of Hunkar and remain at PMI’s Twinsburg Ohio facilities. This will ensure that PMI clients will continue to enjoy the same high level of service they have experienced in the past. PMI will continue to use the phone and fax numbers as well as email addresses for all PMI personnel. Mr. Al Wilson, President of PMI stated, “All of us are excited that our clients will continue to experience the same great service we have supplied them over the years and now with the benefits of Hunkar Technologies products and services PMI can support them even better!” Mike Barker, General Manager of Hunkar Technologies Data and Bar Code Division stated, “Both PMI and Hunkar Technologies have built their excellent reputations on providing clients with the highest quality products and services. PMI is one of the best in the business at helping solve labeling challenges. We are excited to have them on our team, and to further assist PMI clients by supplying products and services that can enhance their profitability and competitiveness.” PMI will now be able to offer its clients a more comprehensive range of production improvement products and services. These include:
For more information please contact Mr. Al Wilson of PMI at 330-405-0300 or Mr. Mike Barker, Vice President /General Manager Data and Bar Code Division Hunkar Technologies Inc. at 513-272-1010 ext #106 or mbarker@hunkar.com or please view the website at www.hunkar.com for product information. Hunkar Technologies is a leading supplier of RF and RFID solutions, RFID and pressure sensitive labels, custom programming, inventory and asset management systems, automated and semi automated label application equipment, process machine controls and sensors, and custom material handling solutions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hunkar Packaging
Group Acquires OEM Labeling Systems Salem, OH – Hunkar Packaging Group, a subsidiary of Hunkar Laboratories, today announced the acquisition of a substantial portion of the assets of OEM Labeling Systems located in Salem, Ohio. The assets were purchased from Accelerant Technologies, a Cleveland-based holding company. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. OEM Labeling Systems specialized in the engineering and manufacturing of custom labeling systems for mid-sized and large industrial clients. Hunkar will merge OEM’s engineering specialization with their Cincinnati based production capabilities to create the new FUSION Labeling Systems, a division of the Hunkar Packaging Group. “We believe that FUSION Labeling Systems has substantial potential for growth,” said Rick Thiemann, President of Hunkar Laboratories. “By combining OEM’s unique custom engineering expertise with Hunkar’s streamlined production techniques we expect to significantly improve sales and response times for the newly formed division.” FUSION Labeling Systems’ division will focus on the design and manufacture of specialized equipment to apply labels to virtually any product. The labeling systems division will continue to sell their standard and custom systems through a network of licensed distributors throughout North America. End users of the new FUSION Labeling Systems include: McCormick, Coca-Cola, Delphi, Honda and hundreds of North American retail and manufacturing businesses. Hunkar Laboratories, Inc. is a leading international supplier of plastics automated productivity enhancement solutions, Smart Manufacturing software, packaging and application equipment, monitoring and process controls, and supply-chain system integration services. FUSION has manufactured label dispensers, applicators, and related equipment since 1983. It has been located in Salem, Ohio since 1984 and in the current facility in the Salem Industrial Park since 1990.
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