Company Category: Air/Vacuum End-of-Arm Tooling

JLS Automation

JLS Automation ensures safe operations with hygienic, custom primary and secondary robotic packaging solutions. These easy-to-use systems solve complex packaging challenges such as increasing yield, reducing downtime and filling labor gaps. All while tackling the strictest hygienic packaging requirements. From primary product handling and loading through cartoning and case packing, you can rely on JLS® when performance matters. HYGIENIC PRIMARY & SECONDARY PACKAGING MADE EASY – Flexible robotic packaging systems by JLS are made to get wet, never get tired and easily integrate into new and existing packaging lines. TALON® – hygienic primary loading systems. | KESTREL™ – automated, high-speed collate and load systems. | OSPREY® – hygienic case packers for flexible food packages capable of handling everything from bags to trays to chub packs. | HAWK™ – versatile case/tray loaders ideal for handling rigid containers. | PEREGRINE® – vision-guided robotic cartoners with a small footprint. | SANDWICH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS – automatically build fresh or IQF sandwiches. | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS – full system responsibility from concept to design, integration, FAT & installation. | JLS VIEW – virtual service calls utilizing the XM Reality app or RealWear technology. | JLS Automation ensures safe operations with hygienic, custom primary and secondary robotic packaging solutions. These easy-to-use systems solve complex packaging challenges such as increasing yield, reducing downtime and filling labor gaps. All while tackling the strictest hygienic packaging requirements. From primary product handling and loading through cartoning and case packing, you can rely on JLS® when performance matters. | HYGIENIC PRIMARY & SECONDARY PACKAGING MADE EASY – Flexible robotic packaging systems by JLS are made to get wet, never get tired and easily integrate into new and existing packaging lines. | KESTREL™ – high-speed collate and load system | TALON® – hygienic primary loading systems | OSPREY® – hygienic case packers for flexible food packages capable of handling everything from bags to trays to chub packs | HAWK™ – versatile case/tray loaders ideal for handling rigid containers PEREGRINE® – vision-guided robotic cartoners with a small footprint | SANDWICH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS – automatically build fresh or IQF sandwiches | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS – full system responsibility from concept to design, integration, FAT & installation | JLS VIEW – virtual service calls utilizing the XM Reality app or RealWear technology | KEY WORDS: Pick and place robot, hygienic thermoformer loading, hygienic flow-wrapper loading, Vacuum skin packs, hygienic robotic product handling, primary product handling, vision-guided robotics, IP69K rated delta robots, sanitary case packing, MAP tray loading into cases, chub pack case packing, vertical pack, stand-up pouch loading into cases, end-of-arm tooling, end effectors, robotic cartoning, robotic cartoner, small footprint cartoner, sanitary cartoner, robotic top load cartoner, meat packaging, bakery packaging, fresh produce packaging, integrated packaging systems, system integration services, automated sandwich assembly systems, high speed robotic | JLS Automation ensures safe operations with hygienic, custom primary and secondary robotic packaging solutions. These easy-to-use systems solve complex packaging challenges such as increasing yield, reducing downtime and filling labor gaps. All while tackling the strictest hygienic packaging requirements. From primary product handling and loading through cartoning and case packing, you can rely on JLS® when performance matters.HYGIENIC PRIMARY & SECONDARY PACKAGING MADE EASY Flexible robotic packaging systems by JLS are made to get wet, never get tired and easily integrate into new and existing packaging lines. TALON® – hygienic primary loading systemsOSPREY® – hygienic case packers for flexible food packages capable of handling everything from bags to trays to chub packs HAWK™ – versatile case/tray loaders ideal for handling rigid containersPEREGRINE® – vision-guided robotic cartoners with a small footprintHARRIER™ – automatic bacon draft loading systemSANDWICH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS – automatically build fresh or IQF sandwichesINTEGRATED SYSTEMS – full system responsibility from concept to design, integration, FAT & installationJLS VIEW – virtual service calls utilizing the XM Reality app or RealWear technology KEY WORDS: Pick and place robot, hygienic thermoformer loading, hygienic flow-wrapper loading, Vacuum skin packs, hygienic robotic product handling, primary product handling, vision-guided robotics, IP69K rated delta robots, sanitary case packing, MAP tray loading into cases, chub pack case packing, vertical pack, stand-up pouch loading into cases, end-of-arm tooling, end effectors, robotic cartoning, robotic cartoner, small footprint cartoner, sanitary cartoner, robotic top load cartoner, meat packaging, bakery packaging, fresh produce packaging, integrated packaging systems, system integration services, automated sandwich assembly systems, high speed robotic case packing | JLS Automation ensures safe operations with hygienic, custom primary and secondary robotic packaging solutions. These easy-to-use systems solve complex packaging challenges such as increasing yield, reducing downtime and filling labor gaps. All while tackling the strictest hygienic packaging requirements. From primary product handling and loading through cartoning and case packing, you can rely on JLS® when performance matters.HYGIENIC PRIMARY & SECONDARY PACKAGING MADE EASY Flexible robotic packaging systems by JLS are made to get wet, never get tired and easily integrate into new and existing packaging lines. TALON® – hygienic primary loading systemsKESTREL™ – automated, high-speed collate and load systemsOSPREY® – hygienic case packers for flexible food packages capable of handling everything from bags to trays to chub packs HAWK™ – versatile case/tray loaders ideal for handling rigid containersPEREGRINE® – vision-guided robotic cartoners with a small footprintSANDWICH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS – automatically build fresh or IQF sandwichesINTEGRATED SYSTEMS – full system responsibility from concept to design, integration, FAT & installationJLS VIEW – virtual service calls utilizing the XM Reality app or RealWear technology KEY WORDS: Pick and place robot, hygienic thermoformer loading, hygienic flow-wrapper loading, Vacuum skin packs, hygienic robotic product handling, primary product handling, vision-guided robotics, IP69K rated delta robots, sanitary case packing, MAP tray loading into cases, chub pack case packing, vertical pack, stand-up pouch loading into cases, end-of-arm tooling, end effectors, robotic cartoning, robotic cartoner, small footprint cartoner, sanitary cartoner, robotic top load cartoner, meat packaging, bakery packaging, fresh produce packaging, integrated packaging systems, system integration services, automated sandwich assembly systems, high speed robotic case packing | JLS Automation ensures safe operations with hygienic, custom primary and secondary robotic packaging solutions. These easy-to-use systems solve complex packaging challenges such as increasing yield, reducing downtime and filling labor gaps. All while tackling the strictest hygienic packaging requirements. From primary product handling and loading through cartoning and case packing, you can rely on JLS® when performance matters.HYGIENIC PRIMARY & SECONDARY PACKAGING MADE EASY Flexible robotic packaging systems by JLS are made to get wet, never get tired and easily integrate into new and existing packaging lines. TALON® – hygienic primary loading systemsKESTREL™ – automated, high-speed collate and load systemsOSPREY® – hygienic case packers for flexible food packages capable of handling everything from bags to trays to chub packs HAWK™ – versatile case/tray loaders ideal for handling rigid containersPEREGRINE® – vision-guided robotic cartoners with a small footprintSANDWICH ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS – automatically build fresh or IQF sandwichesINTEGRATED SYSTEMS – full system responsibility from concept to design, integration, FAT & installationJLS VIEW – virtual service calls utilizing the XM Reality app or RealWear technology KEY WORDS: Pick and place robot, hygienic thermoformer loading, hygienic flow-wrapper loading, Vacuum skin packs, hygienic robotic product handling, primary product handling, vision-guided robotics, IP69K rated delta robots, sanitary case packing, MAP tray loading into cases, chub pack case packing, vertical pack, stand-up pouch loading into cases, end-of-arm tooling, end effectors, robotic cartoning, robotic cartoner, small footprint cartoner, sanitary cartoner, robotic top load cartoner, meat packaging, bakery packaging, fresh produce packaging, integrated packaging systems, system integration services, automated sandwich assembly systems, high speed robotic case packing

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Jennerjahn Machine Inc

As a leader in the converting and packaging industry since 1979, Jennerjahn Machine, Inc. brings over 45 years of engineering excellence to Pack Expo. Based in Matthews, Indiana, and serving customers in 24 countries, we are a family-owned, American-made company committed to innovation and performance.Jennerjahn specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-speed slitting and rewinding machines as well as turnkey packaging solutions that simplify and accelerate roll production.Visit us at Booth #SU-32056 to see the FANUC CRX-5A collaborative robot in action, demonstrating how smart automation can enhance precision, safety, and throughput in today’s converting and packaging lines.Our expert team will be available to discuss how Jennerjahn’s automated packaging systems can be tailored to your production environment to improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, and maximize ROI.Whether you’re an existing customer or new to our solutions, we look forward to connecting. Let’s explore how our proven technology and trusted expertise can help drive your success.

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Integrated Packaging Machinery

IPM plans, designs, engineers, specifies, procures, integrates, installs and commissions OEM-neutral and custom-automated end-of-line packaging systems. Our customers own, operate and maintain highly-regulated, high-value, and high-volume food, beverage and life sciences packaging operations. Each line requires reliable, stable and centralized control of their secondary packaging operations from filler to palletizer. We know that UPTIME IS THE ONLY TIME THAT MATTERS. That’s why we customize our OEM-neutral know-how to fit the demands of your business goals. | Taking the Chaos out of Integrated Packaging: IPM takes the chaos out of packaging line design decision-making. And replaces it with collaborative best-case, ideal-fit, project-specific and budget-informed packaging systems technology choices. Packaging line design, integration, automation, control and predictable uptime runnability is complex. IPM’s OEM-neutral approach to collaborative design thinking takes the chaos out of designing and operating scope-specific integrated packaging systems and sub-systems. Uptime-Driven and OEM-Neutral:IPM applies an intentionally OEM-neutral approach to packaging line design. IPM assumes full responsibility for packaging line design, engineering, specification, procurement, testing, control, automation, installation, start-up, commissioning and training. This approach to customer success is uptime-driven, inherently flexible and scalable. Demanding Applications: All our customers produce and package multiple SKU’s. Most of our customers own and operate multiple packaging lines in multiple facilities. They have a multi-product, multi-location and complex enterprise to run. Our customers have demanding customers of their own to acquire, and, retain. They expect the packaging systems and sub-systems throughout their enterprise to contribute meaningfully and profitably to their long-term success. SUREthing™ Process:IPM’s SUREthing™ (Specified for Uptime. Runnability Engineered) process is informed by our customers’ near and long-term needs. The SUREthing™ process is scope driven and backed by application-specific data. The SUREthing™ process is organized to engage operations and plant management and is key to securing buy-in from executive leadership across the enterprise. Packaging Line Success:Many iconic national brands, and many regional, private label and store brands rely on IPM’s OEM-neutral approach to accelerate and sustain packaging line success. The OEM-neutral approach at IPM is intentionally customer-centric, plant-specific and deliberately built around customer product packaging aspirations, automation objectives and staffing needs. Our technology and commercial solutions are never slaved to a prescribed array of machine centers or technology portfolios. | IPM is an intentionally OEM-neutral food & beverage secondary packaging systems integrator. Our customers own and operate highly regulated, high volume and high-speed plants running multiple SKU’s. We deliver all, or a customer-preferred subset of design, specify, procure, engineer, integrate, automate, install and commission functions carefully deployed to optimize the ROI of packaging systems, sub-systems and system rebuilds. Our customers rely on IPM’s collaborative pre-project UPTIME Audits to assess and document the intended performance of all packaging system machine centers, inter-machine conveyance, line control, accumulation, and OEE related issues in order to provide maximum project clarity and arrive confidently at project scope freeze. The outcome is reliable and predictable UPTIME-driven packaging solutions that are uniformly easy to operate and maintain. | IPM plans, designs, engineers, specifies, procures, integrates, installs and commissions OEM-neutral and custom-automated end-of-line packaging systems. Our customers own, operate and maintain highly-regulated, high-value, and high-volume food, beverage and life sciences packaging operations. Each line requires reliable, stable and centralized control of their secondary packaging operations from filler to palletizer. We know that UPTIME IS THE ONLY TIME THAT MATTERS. That’s why we customize our OEM-neutral know-how to fit the demands of your business goals.

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Industrial Magnetics

Industrial Magnetics Inc. (IMI) is an industry leader in providing both permanent magnets and electromagnets for work holding, lifting, fixturing, conveying, and magnetic separation. It offers customized design, engineering, and manufacturing of magnetic devices to meet customers’ specific requirements. IMI strives to provide personalized service and innovative solutions to meet the exact needs of its customers’ magnetic applications. | Your trusted partner for magnetic solutions. Industrial Magnetics offers expert design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-quality magnets, tailored to your specific needs. We specialize in providing high-quality permanent magnets and electromagnets to customers worldwide, emphasizing craftsmanship, quality, and performance. Our solution-based focus and consultative approach ensure we meet customer needs with precision. We design, engineer, and manufacture industrial-grade magnetic equipment tailored to specific requirements, offering off-the-shelf products and custom solutions for unique challenges. With a global distribution network of direct sales and channel partners, we deliver personalized service and inn | Industrial magnet manufacturing and supply. | Industrial Magnetics is a leading force in the magnetics industry, known for its strong emphasis on craftsmanship, quality, and performance. IMI is exceptional at delivering custom solutions to meet customers’ needs. The company has been successful for over 6 decades by staying true to its founding goal: knowing the customer and the application, manufacturing the best solution, and delivering it as promised. | IMI works with a range of industries by manufacturing industrial-grade magnetic solutions that improve efficiency, product purity, and processing equipment protection while increasing profits and safety. Your trusted partner for magnetic solutions. Our solution-based focus and consultative approach ensure we meet customer needs with precision. We design, engineer, and manufacture industrial-grade magnetic equipment tailored to specific requirements, offering off-the-shelf products and custom solutions for unique challenges.With a global distribution network of direct sales and channel partners, we deliver personalized service and innovative solutions to meet the exact needs of your application.IMI stands as the leader of powerful magnetic solutions in the world of metal separation. Our expertise lies in designing and manufacturing separation and sorting equipment tailored for both dry and liquid product flows. We offer a selection of magnets that excel at removing contaminants from your product stream. IMI’s Conveyor Line Magnets can handle high temperatures and heavy-duty materials. Our systems utilize magnets to seamlessly move ferrous metal parts within your production line. Streamlined operations, enhanced safety for your workforce, and space-saving. The effective way to move materials.IMI also offers a full range of services to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and extend the life of your magnets. Our R&D facility provides data-driven magnet selection through simulated testing, leading to tailored recommendations for your project. Secure your magnetic equipment investment with Preventative Maintenance; IMI’s technicians handle maintenance & compliance. Our Magnetic Plant Inspection program provides a magnet inspection and plant survey to companies interested in evaluating their magnetic equipment performance and assist with compliance with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), Safe Quality Foods Program (SQF), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the British Retail Consortium (BRC), and other plant QA requirements. Our experts will analyze your process to pinpoint critical steps for preventing metal contamination; identify key areas where magnets could enhance operating performance, improve their operating efficiencies, reduce operating costs, purify products, or protect processing equipment from metal damages well as provide a comparative and cost analysis for new or upgraded magnetic equipment. | When it comes to making things better, Industrial Magnetics is a magnetics industry leader. With a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, quality, and performance, Industrial Magnetics, Inc. provides permanent magnets and electromagnets to customers worldwide. A solutions-based focus and consultative approach to meeting customer needs are at the core of IMI. We take pride in designing, engineering, and manufacturing industrial grade magnetic equipment for our customers’ specific requirements. Our Magnetic Separation Equipment is available in standard sizes, strengths and designs to meet most applications. However, IMI specializes in modified standard products and custom solutions, and offers design and engineering assistance for unique or difficult applications.

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ICON Robotics

Since 1972, ICON Robotics has been a systems solutions provider focusing on turnkey ROBOTIC PALLETIZING, STRETCH WRAPPING, & CONVEYING. We are unique in our ability to Design, Engineer, Manufacture, Install, Service, and Support the entire system. ICON is much more than an integrator and very unique compared TO other companies in this industry. WE MANUFACTURE: Stretch Wrappers – Pallet Dispensers – Product & Pallet Conveyors – Slip-Sheet Dispensers – Pallet Trolleys, Packaging Equipment – Robot End of Arm Tooling – Safety Equipment – and Much More. Our automated systems our comprised of components that are designed and manufactured to work together as one solution. Eliminating component redundancy, not only simplifies operation and maintenance, but also reduces investment cost and complexity.ICON has installed over 1600 robotic systems worldwide (950+ in North America). If you are interested in robotic palletizing, please stop by our booth and speak directly to an Engineer. With some key information, we can quickly turn-around a system layout drawing for your review.

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HG Molenaar & Co. (Pty) Ltd

MOLENAAR is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cutting-edge machinery and solutions for the food and beverage processing and packaging industries. With a strong reputation built on decades of expertise and innovation, we deliver equipment designed to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.A core area of our expertise lies in the manufacturing of thermal processing equipment, including retorts and tunnel pasteurizers. These systems are vital for ensuring food safety and extending product shelf life, especially in the production of canned, bottled, and packaged foods. Designed for precision and reliability, our thermal processing solutions are energy-efficient, robust, and customizable to meet the unique requirements of our clients.In addition to thermal processing, we excel in the manufacturing of materials handling machinery. Our range includes conventional and robotic de-palletizers and palletizers, which streamline the movement of goods within production lines. Whether for small-scale operations or high-speed automated facilities, our systems are engineered to optimize workflow, reduce downtime, and adapt seamlessly to evolving production demands.What sets MOLENAAR apart is our commitment to quality and innovation. From initial design to manufacturing and after-sales support, we ensure that every piece of equipment we produce meets the highest industry standards. Our team works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and provides tailored solutions that drive success.With a focus on building long-lasting partnerships, MOLENAAR is proud to be a trusted name in food and beverage processing, offering unparalleled expertise and reliable machinery to businesses around the world.

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Formic

Formic, founded in 2020, is making automation more accessible and easier for U.S. manufacturers by delivering the benefits of robotics: increased capacity, consistency, and reliability, with lower costs, less downtime, and improved worker safety. As the leader in Full Service Automation, Formic provides everything manufacturers need to automate with confidence: the equipment to do the job, the service and parts to keep it running, and the technology to continuously improve productivity. With $0 CapEx, 24/7 support, and all maintenance included, automation becomes simple, scalable, and risk-free. Learn more at formic.co or by emailing hi@formic.co. | Formic, founded in 2020, is making automation more accessible and easier for U.S. manufacturers by delivering the benefits of robotics: increased capacity, consistency, and reliability, with lower costs, less downtime, and improved worker safety. As the leader in Full Service Automation, Formic provides everything manufacturers need to automate with confidence: the equipment to do the job, the service and parts to keep it running, and the technology to continuously improve productivity. With $0 CapEx, 24/7 support, and all maintenance included, automation becomes simple, scalable, and risk-free. Learn more at formic.co or by emailing hi@formic.co. | Formic, founded in 2020, is making automation more accessible and easier for U.S. manufacturers by delivering the benefits of robotics: increased capacity, consistency, and reliability, with lower costs, less downtime, and improved worker safety. As the leader in Full Service Automation, Formic provides everything manufacturers need to automate with confidence: the equipment to do the job, the service and parts to keep it running, and the technology to continuously improve productivity. With $0 CapEx, 24/7 support, and all maintenance included, automation becomes simple, scalable, and risk-free. Learn more at formic.co or by emailing hi@formic.co.Join us at the Formic booth #SU26038 for our annual Happy Hour & Customer Awards celebration during PACK EXPO LV on Tuesday, September 30, from 3-5 PM PT. RSVP here: https://land.formic.co/pack-expo-lv-formic-happy-hour-customer-awards | Formic, founded in 2020, is a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) company specializing in flexible, $0 CapEx robot rentals. We deliver the productivity that robotic automation enables: more capacity, consistency, reliability and safety; with less cost, downtime, and issues. Our Full-Service Rental program includes 24/7 technical support, 100% maintenance coverage, and contracted performance rates. No surprises, just predictable operational success for a fixed monthly price. Learn more at formic.co or by emailing hi@formic.co.

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Focus Integration

FOCUS Integration is a U.S.-based automation systems integrator specializing in robotic palletizing and end-of-line packaging solutions for manufacturers across a wide range of industries. Family-owned and operated for over 20 years, the company is known for delivering practical, reliable automation that improves safety, throughput, and operational efficiency.Since 2003, FOCUS Integration has focused on making industrial automation more accessible. Systems are designed to be robust enough for demanding production environments while remaining cost-effective and easy to operate. Through partnerships with industry-leading robot manufacturers such as KUKA, FOCUS Integration provides solutions customers can trust for long-term performance.The company’s core expertise is robotic palletizing, including turnkey palletizing cells and custom end-of-line automation. Its flagship CUBE Palletizing Cell reflects this approach, offering a compact footprint, fast installation, intuitive operation, and rapid return on investment. Designed with safety and simplicity in mind, the CUBE helps manufacturers reduce manual handling, address labor challenges, and maintain consistent output with minimal disruption.With experience across consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, paints and coatings, and other manufacturing sectors, FOCUS Integration takes a collaborative approach to each project-ensuring solutions align with customer goals, plant layouts, and future growth.At its core, FOCUS Integration believes automation should work for people. By improving workplace safety and reducing repetitive tasks, the company helps manufacturers build more resilient and efficient operations.

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