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Amsler to Demonstrate Servo Stretch Rods and Flying Head Leak Tester at NPE 2012

2012-02-01T09:35:00.003-05:00

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, February 1, 2012 – Amsler Equipment Inc., an innovative manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow (RHB) molding machines will demonstrate the latest in RHB machinery and auxiliary equipment for PET bottles at NPE 2012: The International Plastics Showcase, April 1-5, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. At NPE (Booth 583), Amsler will highlight the use of highly-efficient servo stretch-rods for its RHB machinery. In addition, the company will introduce a new single flying head leak tester which expands its line of quality inspection equipment.

At the booth, Amsler will run its L32 convertible machine with servo stretch rods. The three-cavity all-electric unit meets the high-output needs of custom blow molders of PET containers with small to medium size requirements, as the machine can be run with one, two, or three molds. At the show, the machine will run an oval bottle without the complexity of a preferential heating oven system which normally requires the use of an expensive dedicated oven and special fingers.

For custom blow molders, the servo-driven electric stretch rods deliver major productivity advantages over pneumatic stretch rods, according to President Werner Amsler. He said “Our machines are now even more environmentally friendly because they offer a new level of energy efficiency and at the same time increase output.” They also offer more precise and better speed control and ramp up for better productivity compared to pneumatics. The excellent repeatability also results in more consistent bottle quality. Amsler offers these highly-efficient servo stretch rods for its complete line of all-electric RHB machinery.

At NPE, Amsler will also introduce a high-speed single flying head leak tester. The unit, the

fourth in a series, expands the company’s broad offering in quality inspection equipment. The

leak tester boasts a smaller footprint than competitive models, features a solid steel frame

construction, and runs 50% faster than a stationary head leak testing unit.

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.

W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. In addition to the rotary and linear blow molding machines W. Amsler also supplies auxiliary equipment for complete blow bolding plants, water treatment, and filling lines. These products include bottle-inspection units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units, blow-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, and blow molds. The company has also partnered with companies to provide turnkey liquid filling equipment. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net.

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PRESS CONTACT:

Joseph Grande

413.684.2463

joe.grande@verizon.net

Amsler Equipment Appoints GMK Advisors Inc. to Manage Sales & Marketing in U.S. and Caribbean

2011-11-29T10:46:00.005-05:00

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, November 29, 2011 – Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has appointed Tom Schneider and Bill O’Day of GMK Advisors Inc., Chicago, to manage the company’s sales and marketing efforts in the U.S. and the Caribbean, it was announced today by Heidi Amsler, sales and marketing manager of Amsler Equipment.

GMK Advisors Inc. was formerly the sales representative for Mag-Plastic Machinery, based in Vouvry, Switzerland, a manufacturer of stretch-blow molding machinery. In September, Mag-Plastic announced that it will no longer manufacture stretch-blow molding machinery.

President Werner Amsler said the appointment is a key part of the company’s aggressive growth strategy in the U.S. “We’re excited about joining forces with one of the industry’s leading machine sales representatives to help position us for future growth,” said Amsler. “Teaming up with GMK will also provide continuity for existing Mag-Plastic equipment customers.” He noted that Amsler blow molders are designed to be compatible with molds currently running on Mag-Plastic machines.

GMK Advisors Inc. will support the sales of Amsler’s broad range of highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for production of PET plastic containers for the beverage, personal care, household products, detergent, chemicals, and food industries. The product line includes one- to six-cavity linear machines producing up to 10,000 bottles/hr and 10- and 16-cavity rotary blow molders with output up to 24,000 bottles/hr.

More information on GMK Advisors is available by e-mail at info@gmkadvisorsinc.com or by phone at (630) 357-2008.

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.

W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of PET containers for the beverage, personal care, household products, detergent, chemicals, and food industries. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.

W. Amsler also supplies complete turnkey blow bolding plants, filtration, and filling lines. These products include bottle-inspection units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units, blown-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, and blow molds. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net.

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PRESS CONTACT:

Joseph Grande

413.684.2463

joe.grande@verizon.net

Photo Caption: Pictured left to right are Bill O’Day of GMK Advisors, Eunice Liu of Amsler Equipment, Werner Amsler and Heidi Amsler (both of Amsler Equipment), and Tom Schneider of GMK Advisors.

We will be at the Anual Blow Molding Conference 2011!

2011-10-07T14:37:00.002-04:00

Next week, W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is taking part in the Annual Blow Molding Conference (ABC) 2011! According to the SPE Blow Molding Division's website, this conference "will feature presentations on new packaging materials, applications, processing equipment developments, Plastics 101 mini-sessions and Sponsor exhibits. The conference offers an opportunity for novices as well as experienced practitioners to interact with experts representing all aspect of Blow Molding from academia to resin producers, equipment manufacturers, converters and brand owners."

This event, organized by the Blow Molding Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), will take place on October 12-13 at the Chicago O'Hare Marriott. As a sponsor, we will have a display at the table top exhibitions at Booth 30. We look forward to meeting other professionals in the industry!

L32 Running 2 Cavities

2011-07-14T16:57:00.003-04:00

Amsler Equipment L32 3-Cavity Convertible Blow Molder running on 2 cavities

Adjustable Cavitation & Container Sizes
Run 3 Cavity up to 2 Liters (500ml will run at 4800 per hour)
2 Cavity - containers from 50ml to 3 liters
1 Cavity - containers from 50ml to 5 liters

For custom blow molders, this new three-cavity convertible machine, with adjustable cavitation, reduces tooling costs and eliminates the need for two blow molding machines to serve intermediate to, medium-volume markets. Build up the volume one cavity and add new molds as needed. Space savings and energy savings with the same footprint and energy consumption as the two cavity Amsler machine series.

Slip Sheet Cleaner

2011-07-14T12:22:00.004-04:00

Amsler Equipment Slip Sheet Cleaner
*quickly & efficiently cleans slip sheets in one stroke
*all-electric & hydraulics-free
*user-friendly

http://www.amslerequipment.net

Bagger / Basic Semi-Automatic Palletizer

2011-07-14T11:42:00.006-04:00

Basic Semi-Automatic Palletizer/Bagger
*designed as a palletizer but can be used as a bagger
*all-electric & hydraulics-free
*rows can be staggered
*high capacity
*for bottles of all sizes
*low maintenance
*easy to operate
*small footprint
*quick & easy changeover

http://www.amslerequipment.net

Amsler Equipment Spin Trimmer

2011-06-30T11:51:00.002-04:00

Spin Trimmer demo using square bottles

*make jars without using widemouth preforms
*heated knife, variable speed drive
*free standing, easy-to-move with leveling device
*scrap blower mounted on the base
*trim 6000 containers per hour
*no change parts for different neck sizes
*built in Canada

L22X 2-Cavity Reheat Stretch Blow Molding Machine

2011-06-30T11:43:00.003-04:00

Amsler Equipment 2 Cavitt Blow Molding Machine
Demo with cobalt blue, oval bottle

*2 cavity up to 2 liter
*3400 bottles per hour at 500ml
*designed and built in Canada

5 Head Bottle Inspection Unit (See Video Below)

2011-05-30T09:37:00.010-04:00

W. Amsler's New Flying Head Leak Tester Delivers

High Output and Tool-Free Changeovers

Five-Head Unit is Among the Industry's Fastest and

Most Compact Solutions to Ensure Bottle Quality

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, June 30, 2011 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines and ancillary equipment based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has extended its line of leak testers with an innovative flying head design which provides high output, flexibility, and tool-free changeovers. The new five-head unit, which runs up to 250 bottles/min, is for plastic containers up to 2-L for beverage, personal-care, consumer goods, and other markets.

“This new leak tester is one of the fastest, most cost-effective, user friendly, and compact solutions in the industry,” said President Werner Amsler. “It ensures maximum productivity and improved quality for processors and product manufacturers.”

The five heads travel with the bottles along the conveyor in the enclosed system. A unique feature is the use of servo motors instead of an indexing conveyor or stationary heads to control the traveling heads. This enables the heads to move more quickly, speeding up overall operation.

The compact linear system is smaller and more flexible than competitive linear and rotary machines. No change parts are required and tool-free changeovers are fast and simple.

The leak tester uses low-pressure air to detect holes as small as 0.006-in diameter. It also detects fallen bottles, choked necks, and blocked necks. Extra heads can be added to the unit to increase speed and productivity.

Amsler’s new leak tester is fully tested and commercially available. A custom blow molder in the U.S. has purchased two units for testing various plastic food containers.

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.

W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of plastic containers for the carbonated soft drink, water, and food industries. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.

W. Amsler also supplies auxiliary equipment for complete blow molding plants, water treatment, and filling lines. These products include semi- and fully-automatic palletizers, bottle-inspection units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units, blow-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, slip sheet cleaners, and blow molds. The company has also partnered with companies to provide turnkey liquid filling equipment. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net

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PRESS CONTACT:

Joseph Grande

413.684.2463

joe.grande@verizon.net

tests up to 15,000 bottles an hour
detects holes as small as 0.006"
digital touch screen enables easy adjustments
tool-free changeover
no changeparts required

Fully Automatic Empty Bottle Palletizer

2011-02-09T16:23:00.008-05:00

Fully Automatic empty bottle palletizer features a compact footprint. The simplified design allows for easy change over to different container sizes without using change parts. Bottle stabilization feature is available for light weight and unstable bottles.

Different levels of automation can include
- Slip Sheet Dispenser
- Pallet Dispenser
- Top Frame Dispenser
- Pallet Strapping
- Pallet shrink wrapping.
(special shrink wrapping option is available for light weight containers)

Includes the 2 year standard warranty it can be extended to 5 years with the purchase of our maintenance plan.

www.amslerequipment.net

Multi Head Leak Tester

2011-01-25T11:55:00.006-05:00

Video of the multi-head bottle inspection system, built in Canada.

Features include:
- Leak Detection as small as 0.006" hole or crack
- Wall distribution
- Choked necks
- Color Inspection
- Batch Counting
- Print Shift Summary

Test 1 Liter bottles at 10,000 bottles per hour.

More information & video for this system is available on our website http://www.amslerequipment.net/biu.html

L32 Convertible - 3 Cavity PET Stretch Blow Molding Machine

2010-11-10T16:10:00.006-05:00

**Video** for the 3 Cavity Convertible L32 Machine - This heavy walled 8oz bottle runs at a 3.75 Cycle time

Adjustable Cavitation & Container Sizes
Run 3 Cavity up to 2 Liters (500ml will run at 4800 per hour)
2 Cavity - containers from 50ml to 3 liters
1 Cavity - containers from 50ml to 5 liters

For custom blow molders, this new three-cavity convertible machine, with adjustable cavitation, reduces tooling costs and eliminates the need for two blow molding machines to serve intermediate to, medium-volume markets. Build up the volume one cavity and add new molds as needed. Space savings and energy savings with the same footprint and energy consumption as the two cavity Amsler machine series.

W. Amsler Equipment Offers One-Stop Shop For Liquid Filling Machinery

2010-09-29T13:53:00.003-04:00

Expanded Line Delivers Cost-Effective Solutions for Turnkey Operations

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Sept. 21, 2010 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines and related equipment based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has expanded its custom line of filling equipment for a broad range of liquid filling applications including beverage, edible oil, household cleaners, and pharmaceuticals. Amsler’s unique filling solutions are targeted for tight manufacturing footprints, expansion of existing filling lines, and turnkey operations. The company made the announcement at the InterBev 2010 exhibition Sept. 22-24 in Orlando, Fla.

“We’re offering packagers and end users a one-stop shop that provides cost-effective solutions in today’s demanding liquid filling market,” said Werner Amsler, president of W. Amsler Equipment. “We eliminate the difficulty and worry in putting all the important elements together for a turnkey filling operation.”

W. Amsler’s rotary monoblock filling lines are made of stainless steel and all rinsing, filling, and capping operations are enclosed, thus promoting a sanitary environment. The unit can be built with HEPA filtration and serve as its own clean room.

The filling machines feature PLC controls for reliable and repeatable performance. Machine speed is automatically varied depending on line conditions. Filling lines can be set up independently or inline with a W. Amsler linear or rotary blow molder. Also available is downstream equipment including CIP (clean in place), bottle unscramblers, labelers, shrink bundlers, stretch wrappers, date code printers, palletizers, and other downstream packaging solutions.

Amsler has sold filling equipment to beverage producers throughout the world. The equipment is backed by Amsler’s North American parts and service department and an unmatched customer support team.

PRESS CONTACT:

Joseph Grande

413.684.2463

joe.grande@verizon.net

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5 Gallon leak tester - Up to 3000 Bottles per hour.

2010-06-23T12:15:00.003-04:00

Test large format reusable and new bottles for leaks.
Suitable for 10 liter to 23 Liter size containers.

- Output up to 3000 bottles per hour on a 3 head system.
- The 2 head system will test 2000 bottles per hour.
- Test for leaks as small as 0.008
- Temperature testing - reduces false rejects due to warm wash and colder climate conditions.
- System is wash down ready

W. Amsler Equipment Wins Canadian Plastics Industry Association's Plastics Innovator Award

2010-06-03T16:23:00.003-04:00

CPIA Honors Blow Molding Machine Maker for Technology Achievements

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, June 3, 2010 – The Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) has named W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines based in Richmond Hill, Ont., as the recipient of its Plastics Innovator Award. The award honors companies who have contributed to the expansion of the Canadian plastics industry through the advancement of technology. The award will be presented at CPIA’s annual general meeting and the 2010 Plastics Industry awards event on June 3 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

“I accept this award on behalf of all our employees whose steady focus and dedication to technology have made us a preferred supplier in the blow molding industry,” said Werner Amsler, company founder. “This award recognizes our efforts on behalf of our customers who continually look to new technology to bring quality, productivity, and sustainability solutions in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”

CPIA noted that in 2009 W. Amsler unveiled several innovative technologies including a fully automatic loading system for wide mouth preforms up to 89 mm, a new flexible PET machine series that allows for adjustable cavitations on PET blow machines, and a modular semi-automatic palletizer that provides fully automatic operation through the purchase of additional modules. The company - one of the first to develop all-electric machines - manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of plastic containers for the personal care, beverage, pharmaceutical, and household cleaning products markets.

Swiss-born Werner Amsler started out in plastics in 1970 as a mold maker with the former Premier Plastics in Toronto and later worked for Bekum Plastics Machinery. He established the highly successful blow molding company Swissplas Ltd. which was sold to Monarch Plastics in 1987. W. Amsler Enterprises Inc. was started in 1990, offering technical consulting and R&D.

In 1994, Amsler started W. Amsler Equipment to focus on fully-electric machines instead of standard hydraulic presses. The company has spent the last 15 years pushing the boundaries of stretch blow molding technology. The trademarks of Amsler machinery are highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs. The company has machines in 10 countries and the product line includes machines with one to six cavities for containers between 50ml and 23 liters. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr.

W. Amsler also supplies auxiliary equipment for complete blow bolding plants, water treatment, and filling lines. These products include bottle-inspection units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units, blow-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, and blow molds. The company has also partnered with companies to provide turnkey liquid filling equipment. Other unique capabilities include in-house product development, mold design, pilot and production-run services. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net

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PRESS CONTACT:

Joseph Grande

413.684.2463

joe.grande@verizon.net

Caption: W. Amsler Equipment is the winner of this year’s Plastics Innovator Award from the Canadian Plastics Industry Association. Pictured here are founder Werner Amsler (center) and daughter Heidi and son Jason.

L15 Hot Fill Machine now running in Trinidad

2010-03-30T11:04:00.004-04:00

L15 Machine Videos

Single Cavity fully automatic PET stretch blow molding machine
Output is 1500 Bottles per hour on a 500ml container.

Special Features:

- Regular and wide mouth fully automatic loading of preforms
- Hot fill
- Expanded capacity to accept bottles with a neck finish up to 89mm on a
regularmachine.

5 Liter Bottle Unloading

5 Liter Preform Loading

Widemouth Jar preform loading

Amsler Unveils Convertible PET Reheat Machine For Higher-Output Production Requirements

2010-02-16T14:30:00.002-05:00

Five-Cavity All-Electric Unit Provides
Flexibility for Custom Blow Molders

ANAHEIM, Calif., February 9, 2010 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has introduced the L515 convertible reheat stretch-blow molding machine. The five-cavity all-electric unit meets the high-output needs of custom blow molders of PET containers and is the industry’s first five-cavity PET reheat machine built in Canada. The company made the introduction at the WestPack 2010 exhibition Feb. 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif.
For custom blow molders, the new five-cavity machine reduces tooling costs and eliminates the need for two blow molding machines to serve intermediate, medium-volume markets, according to president Werner Amsler. The fully-automatic machine makes 1.5-L containers at a rate of 7000/hr. It can also be used to run one-cavity and two-cavity molds for production of 2-L to 4-L containers. Neck sizes range up to 43 mm.
The L515 convertible is hydraulic-free and features servo-driven electric stretch rods rather than pneumatic types. The machine also has a 50-ton servo-driven mold clamping system and a servo preform indexing system. The new model offers unique advantages compared to hydraulics. It delivers high output per cavity, energy savings of 50%, greater precision, smaller footprint, faster speed, reduced maintenance, and quicker mold changeovers, according to Amsler. An air-recovery system and hot-fill capability is also available.
The first commercial unit is expected to be built by June. It will be located at Amsler’s testing lab in Richmond Hill and will be available for demonstration and customer trials.

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.
W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of plastic containers for the carbonated soft drink, water, and food industries. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.
W. Amsler also supplies auxiliary equipment for complete blow bolding plants, water treatment, and filling lines. These products include bottle-inspection units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units, blow-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, and blow molds. The company has also partnered with companies to provide turnkey liquid filling equipment. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net

New Semi-Automatic Palletizer Delivers Greater Output and Reduced Operator Involvement

2010-02-16T14:27:00.005-05:00

Newly Redesigned Empty-Bottle Palletizer
Features Rigid Frame Gantry for Easier Operation

ANAHEIM, Calif., February 9, 2010 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has launched a redesigned semi-automatic palletizer which offers greater automation, less operator involvement, greater operator ease, and increased productivity and output. It is the basis of a newly designed modular system that allows the manufacturer to add options and tailor a system for their individual needs. The new empty-bottle palletizer runs about 8000 bottles/hr and delivers 30% greater output than previous models. Amsler made the announcement during the WestPack 2010 exhibition Feb. 9-11 in Anaheim, Calif.
Amsler has offered machine upgrades in the past but the total redesign was in response to customer demand, according to President Werner Amsler. The first unit is currently under construction and will be completed in June. The redesigned palletizer will be located in Amsler’s testing lab in Richmond Hill and will be available to customers for testing and production trials.
The 64-in by 132-in modular palletizer features a rigid frame gantry for precise and easy transfer of the bottle layers to the pallet. This results in reduced labor, easier operation, straighter pallets, and the elimination of a hoist crane. Bottles are conveyed into the palletizer via a 20-ft standard conveying system. Bottle rows can be staggered for proper nesting.
Each completed layer of bottles is shuttled to the pallet in the rigid frame gantry. Once a precise, repeatable position is reached, the frame is lowered onto the skid with a two-speed electric lifting device. The previous layer of bottles is held in place by an adjustable frame and a pneumatic clamp. The slip sheet supports are withdrawn and the frame is then raised and the gantry is repositioned back to its home position for reloading of the next layer. Collating of the next layer continues during the layer transfer to maximize output.
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A strong vacuum system holds the slip sheets flat and allows the use of recycled slip sheets. The palletizer can handle a range of bottles sizes from 50-ml to 10-L. The unit is constructed of rugged heavy-gauge tubular steel. Several options are available including a left- or right-side bottle in-feed and a pallet dispenser.
Amsler’s line of palletizer equipment also includes a fully-automatic machine and a stand-alone bagger.

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.
W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of plastic containers for the carbonated soft drink, water, and food industries. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.
W. Amsler also supplies auxiliary equipment for complete blow bolding plants, water treatment, and filling lines. These products include bottle-inspection units, air compressors, process chillers, mold temperature-control units, blow-dome spin-off trimmers, gaylord dumpers, vacuum conveyors, and blow molds. The company has also partnered with companies to provide turnkey liquid filling equipment. More details are available at www.amslerequipment.net

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PRESS CONTACT:
Joseph Grande
413.684.2463
joe.grande@verizon.net

Amsler to attend & exhibit during NovaPack & West Pack 2010

2010-02-05T11:54:00.005-05:00

Visit W. Amsler Equipment Inc. during February at the following trade shows:

West Pack in Booth #5031, Anaheim California - Feb 9, 10 & 11.

Novapack Orlando - Feb 9 & 10

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.
W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of plastic containers for the carbonated soft drink, water, and food industries. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.

Amsler Undertakes Major Sales Expansion in Latin America and Northeastern U.S.

2009-11-27T12:33:00.003-05:00

Global Growth Strategy Includes Appointment of Plastec U.S.A.,
Custom Sales & Systems, and Keystone Plastics as New Agents

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, November 19, 2009 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow molding machines based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has named Plastec U.S.A., Inc., Miami, Fla., and Custom Sales & Systems Inc., Oldsmar, Fla., as its agents in Mexico and several other Latin American countries. The company also appointed Keystone Plastics Equipment, in Nazareth, Pa., as its agent in the northeastern U.S.
Werner Amsler, president of W. Amsler Equipment, said the appointments are part of a growth strategy that initially targets the entire Latin American region and will later focus on Europe and other global regions. “We have an ambitious program underway to expand globally and introduce our innovative technologies to new customers,” explained Amsler. “Overall, we want to capitalize on the growing opportunities in small- and medium-volume production runs for PET containers which represent our core business.” He noted that all three manufacturers’ representatives boast a comprehensive sales and technical staff that will play an important role in this sales expansion program.
In addition to Mexico and Puerto Rico, Plastec U.S.A. will represent Amsler in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. Custom Sales & Systems will sell Amsler equipment in Mexico to a wide range of packaging companies in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and personal-care markets. Both agents will sell Amsler’s broad range of reheat stretch-blow machinery and auxiliary equipment including leak testers, spin trimmers, and palletizers. Custom Sales & Systems has a particular emphasis in inspection equipment.
In the northeast, Keystone Plastics will represent Amsler in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland. It too will sell Amsler’s broad range of reheat stretch-blow machinery and auxiliary equipment including leak testers, spin trimmers, and palletizers.

About Plastec U.S.A. Inc.
Founded in 1985, Miami-based Plastec U.S.A. Inc. provides Latin American representation for major U.S. manufacturers of primary processing equipment, auxiliaries, machine components, and controls. Plastec offers complete PET bottle manufacturing systems including preform production, raw material handling and drying, injection molding, preform molds, and peripheral equipment. More information is available at (305) 887-6920 or visit www.plastecusa.com.

About Custom Sales & Systems Inc.
Custom Sales and Systems Inc. has been providing brand name equipment for the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical markets for the past 20 years in Mexico. The company represents leading manufacturers of packaging equipment including blow molding machinery, fillers, and on-line monitoring and inspection systems. At its Toluca, Mexico office, the company has 10 service engineers dedicated to providing technical support, with a complete supporting staff that coordinates spare parts orders and training seminars. Five salespeople are located in different regions of Mexico and quickly respond to customer needs. More information is available at (813) 855-1400 or visit www.css-fl.com.

About Keystone Plastics Equipment
Keystone Plastics Equipment, based in Nazareth, Pa., provides representation for major U.S. manufacturers of plastics primary processing equipment, auxiliaries, and controls. More information is available at (610) 297-0929 or visit www.keystoneplasticsequipment.com.

About W. Amsler Equipment Inc.
W. Amsler Equipment Inc. is a privately-held Canadian company founded in 1994 by Werner Amsler. The company manufactures state-of-the-art, highly-efficient reheat stretch-blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment for manufacturers of plastic containers for the carbonated soft drink, water, and food industries. The product line includes linear machines with output up to10,000 bottles/hr and rotary equipment for up to 24,000 bottles/hr. The company was one of the first to develop all-electric machines which provide users with highly-repeatable processing, energy savings up to 50% vs. hydraulics, and a 75% reduction in maintenance costs.

PET Bottle Manufacturers Shift to Smaller Reheat Stretch-Blow Units as Production Runs Get Shorter

2009-10-29T12:37:00.001-04:00

W. Amsler Equipment Cites Growing Trend to Small-Volume
Machines as U.S. Processors Seek Greater Flexibility

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 5, 2009 – Shorter production runs and continually changing bottle designs in the U.S. are creating new opportunities in the PET container market for manufacturers of small- to medium-volume reheat stretch-blow molding machines, according to W. Amsler Equipment Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of all-electric, reheat stretch-blow machines based in Richmond Hill, Ont. Bottle makers are moving to lower cavitation and smaller volumes as they attempt to regain flexibility and align themselves with changing market conditions. Amsler made the assessment this week during the International Bottled Water Association’s (IBWA) Convention and the Pack Expo show (Booth C3219), both in Las Vegas.
In the U.S., the faltering economy has resulted in manufacturers maintaining smaller and smaller inventories. This trend is clearly evident in the food and beverage industry where producers “would rather have a truckload a week of bottles rather than a million sitting in their warehouse,” explains John Kowal, Amsler project manager. The result is that even larger bottle processors are considering smaller blow molding machines. “We are getting inquiries from some of the larger producers who we’ve never talked to,” noted Kowal. “They need flexibility and the 24-cavity reheat machine is inflexible.” There will always be a need for ultra-high-volume production but presently the demand for larger machines has slackened, says Kowal.
Currently in demand are reheat machines with one to six cavities and output up to 10,000 containers/hr, according to Kowal. These machines provide the necessary capabilities for short-run production, namely; a smaller footprint and quick mold changeovers (less than one hr).
Another important trend is the emergence of new and innovative bottle designs that require shorter runs. These are critical to beverage makers who are increasingly creating niche products such as new juices, flavored waters, and energy drinks which require specialized, custom eye-catching containers. These novel bottle designs are generally more
technically complicated, harder to mold on larger machines, and require fewer cavities, quick mold changeovers, and shorter runs.
Many of the market trends toward smaller runs and innovative bottle design play to the strengths of Amsler. The company is enjoying strong growth and has capitalized on the expanding opportunities in small- and medium-volume production runs which represent its core business. The company is the only North American manufacturer of small- to medium-volume PET reheat machines. Its primary competition is among European equipment suppliers.
Amsler’s all-electric reheat stretch-blow units deliver high output per cavity, energy savings of 50%, greater precision, smaller footprint, faster speed, reduced maintenance, and quicker mold changeovers. The company recently introduced the L15 custom blow molder, a single-cavity unit that produces widemouth containers from 20-mm to 70-mm at up to 1700 bottles/hr. Also recently introduced is the L120 series, a new line of all-electric reheat machines for production of PET water containers up to 18.9-L (5 gal.).

Three new machine models unveiled to meet growing demand for larger PET plastic containers

2009-10-05T14:49:00.008-04:00

W. Amsler Equipment Launches L120 Series All-Electric
Reheat Line for 5-Gal PET Water Containers

Three New Machine Models to Meet Growing Demand
For PET Bottles as a Replacement for Polycarbonate

(Visit Amsler at Pack Expo in Booth C3219 Along Side quality partners E-pak and Changeparts - On Wednesday Oct 7 visit Amsler at the IBWA Table top at the MGM Grand)

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 5, 2009 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc., based in Richmond Hill, Ont., has unveiled the L120 series, a new line of all-electric reheat stretch-blow molding machines for production of PET water containers up to 18.9-L (5 gal.). The company made the introduction at the International Bottled Water Association’s (IBWA) Convention and the Pack Expo trade show, both in Las Vegas Oct. 5-9.

The three new models represent Amsler’s entry in reheat stretch-blow machines for larger water containers, according to John Kowal, Amsler project manager. “We have seen a growing demand for larger reheat machines as the bottled water industry moves increasingly to PET as a replacement for polycarbonate in 5-gal water bottles,” explains Kowal. Five-gallon PET water containers are a BPA-free option and offer durability, clarity, and recyclability.

The L120 convertible is a fully automatic unit that can be used in one-, two-, or three-cavity modes for production of 4-L to 22-L containers. The high-output L120 makes 18.9-L (5 gal) containers at about 300/hr, 15-L (4 gal) at 1000/hr, and 4-L (1 gal) containers at 3000/hr. Neck sizes range from 28 mm to 70 mm.

The new range also includes the LM 120, a semi-automatic, monoblock reheat machine with manual preform loading. It is a one-piece unit that produces 18.9-L (5-gal) containers at 170/hr. Neck sizes range from 33 mm to 63 mm. Rounding out the large-container machine range is the entry level M120. It is said to be the most affordable option for bottlers who want to manufacture their own containers, according to Kowal. The single-cavity M120 is equipped with manual preform loading and has separate preheat and blowing units. The compact machine produces 3.8-L (1 gal) containers at 120/hr and 18.9-L (5-gal) at 80/hr. Neck sizes range from 33 mm to 80 mm.

All three new models offer unique advantages compared to hydraulics. They deliver high output per cavity, energy savings of 50%, greater precision, smaller footprint, faster speed, reduced maintenance, and quicker mold changeovers, according to Amsler.

The new machines have already found commercial use in 5-gal water containers. As an added service, the company also supplies 18.9-L (5 gal.) preforms for these machines.

Semi-Automatic 5 Gallon All-Electric Stretch Blow Molder for 3 & 5 Gallon Bottles
Compatible with refillable & one way PET bottles
1 cavity
Output speed is 170 bottles per hour (for 5 Gallon/18.9L bottle)
All Electric
Compact footprint

Amslers New Reheat Stretch-Blow Molder satisfies Widemouth Container Demands

2009-09-27T12:22:00.004-04:00

Amsler's New Reheat Stretch-Blow Molder

Satisfies Widemouth Container Demands

Caribbean Manufacturer Purchases All-Electric Machine

For Food & Household Detergent Bottles

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Sept. 25, 2009 – W. Amsler Equipment Inc. recently sold its newest model, the L15 all-electric reheat stretch-blow molder with hot-fill capability, to Diversified Ltd., based in Trinidad & Tobago, a PET bottle manufacturer for the food and household detergent industries. Diversified will use the machine to produce widemouth food jars ranging from 8-oz to 32-oz, along with 5-L detergent containers for the local market.

Upon winning new production work for widemouth containers, Diversified did an extensive examination of the blow molding machine supply base. “Based on our research, the W. Amsler machine is one of the few that can produce widemouth containers automatically,” explained Warren Scott, Diversified’s owner. “All of the advantages of an all-electric in terms of efficiency and economics also played a key role in our selection.”

W. Amsler’s new L15 custom blow molder is a single-cavity unit that produces containers from 20-mm to 70-mm at up to 1700 bottles/hr. It is targeted for small- to medium-size volumes and produces larger containers (up to 5-L) than the company’s L12 model (up to 2-L). The machine for Diversified is specially equipped for automatic loading of 89-mm diam. preforms and has a larger track for preform spigots. Diversified buys preforms and manufactures 13 different bottles for ketchup, peanut butter, mayonnaise, sauces, and other products. The company is also pursuing local opportunities for hot-fill containers.

Compared to hydraulics, the all-electric machine delivers an energy savings of 50%, along with greater precision, smaller footprint (170-in by 80-in), faster speed, reduced maintenance, and quicker mold changeovers, according to W. Amsler.

The new reheat blow molder is part of a turnkey operation sold to Diversified which also includes specially

designed blow molds from W. Amsler.

Amsler Sells and installs 2 Filling Lines at Bottled Water Producers in US and Canada

2009-09-15T09:34:00.008-04:00

W. Amsler Equipment Inc. recently sold two of its rotary monoblock water filling lines to bottled water suppliers in Newfoundland, Canada, and Wisconsin. Berg Water, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, purchased a unit for its PET and glass-bottled premium iceberg water while Langlade Springs, Polar, Wis., bought a filler for its PET-bottled custom label and private label spring water products.

Berg Water entered the premium bottled water business three years ago and the purchase of the Amsler filler marks the company’s entry into filling. The company purchased an 18-18-6 unit (18 rinsing heads, 18 filling heads, and 6 capping heads) to accommodate both glass and plastic bottles on the same line. This was an important consideration due to space limitations, according to Tony Kenny, president of Berg Water. “We couldn’t install two lines so the overall machinery footprint was important,” explained Kenny.

With an output of 6000 bottles/hr, the filler handles Berg Water’s 500-ml PET bottles and 750-ml glass containers. W. Amsler also designed the mold for Berg Water’s unique PET bottle which features numerous grooves and contours that look like layers of ice. Berg Water’s Kenny also noted the high level of post-installation service from W. Amsler.
Langlade Springs bought a 32-32-10 filler unit which boasts an output of 15,000 bottles/hr. The company bottles its spring water in PET and biodegradable PET containers in 355-ml (12 oz), 500-ml (16.9 oz), and 591-ml (20 oz) sizes. Langlade buys preforms and produces containers with a used reheat stretch-blow molder from W. Amsler.

W. Amsler’s rotary monoblock water filling lines are made of stainless steel and all rinsing, filling, and capping operations are enclosed, thus promoting a sanitary environment. Plastic bottles are handled by the neck allowing for easy changeover while glass bottles are handled by the base. The machines feature PLC controls for reliable and repeatable performance. Machine speed is automatically varied depending on line conditions. Filling lines can be set up independently or inline with a W. Amsler linear or rotary blow molder. Optional equipment includes CIP (clean in place), bottle descramblers, labelers, and complete downstream packaging solutions.

Successful results at the NPE Show

2009-07-06T11:13:00.006-04:00

On the first day of the show the 2 cavity L25 Machine was sold to Dahl-tech of Minesota for immediate delivery after the show. Machine will be used for the production of 50ml to 5 Liter containers.

The L16 single cavity fully automatic system on display will be delivered to Diversified Products in Trinidad for the production of 5 Liter water bottles and widemouth jars.

Also on display was the worlds fastest single head in line leak tester with an output of 150 bottles per minute with the precision to detect a hole size of only 0.004(0.1mm). Overall we had the capacity to run over 5000 bottles per hour within a 20x20ft booth.

All in all Amsler benefited from quality visitors which resulted in a larger than expected list of quality leads.

Visit Amsler at NPE 2009 Booth 24081

2009-05-25T17:30:00.002-04:00

Live Demonstrations at our Booth -

L12 - Single Cavity PET Stretch Blow Molder - 1800 Bottles Per Hour
L25 - Two Cavity PET Stretch Blow Molder - 3600 Bottles Per Hour

Bottle Inpsection units - Worlds Fastest! Test for leaks, color, wall thickness

Spin Trimmers - No change parts required for different size necks.

L120 Convertible Machine

2008-11-13T13:38:00.006-05:00

New PET Stretch Blow Molder L120 Convertible Use in 1,2 or 3 Cavity Mode

Single Cavity 18 - 22 Liter Water Cooler Jug 330 Gram One Way - 500 Per hour 740 Gram Returnable - 300 Per hour

Two Cavity 10 Liter 1600 per hour

Three Cavity 4 Liter 3000 per hour

Shopping Bags - Paper VS Plastic

2008-03-05T09:33:00.000-05:00

An average paper bag takes 2511 BTUs to manufacture, while an average plastic bag takes only 591 BTUs (roplast).
Because plastic bags are much thinner and lighter than paper bags, it would take seven 45 foot trucks to transport the same amount of paper bags as one 45 foot truck of plastic bags.
Paper bag production produces 70% more air pollution and 50 times more water pollution than plastic bag production.
The amount of waste by weight is 400% higher with paper than plastic and the amount of waste by volume is higher by more than 250%.

source (http://www.plasticbageconomics.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=45)

Welcome to Our Blog

2006-06-21T19:21:00.002-04:00

This is our first blog post - We are currently attending NPE 2006 in Chicago

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