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

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.

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

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

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.