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Shrinkbanders for Dairy/Deli Tubs Meet All Criteria for Sanitary Environments

May 4, 2022

PDC International Corporation has introduced its FC-400 Sanitary Design Shrink Bander for washdown food and dairy environments.

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PDC Brings More Speed to its Reliable R-Series with New R-150 Shrinklabeler

September 14, 2021

Norwalk, CT (September 14, 2021) -- With the launching of its new R-150 shrinklabeler, PDC International now offers an even more advanced version of its versatile and cost-efficient R-series machines.

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PDC’s Model 50-E-IC Shrinksealer Powers up for Battery Sleeving

July 20, 2021

Norwalk, CT - PDC recently provided multiple Model 50-E-IC shrinksealer systems to a major international battery manufacturer. Thanks to this shrink sleeving technology, the company is able to run multiple sizes of highly specialized battery cells.

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PDC’s New StackAlign™ Multipacker Provides Multitude of Stacking Solutions

June 7, 2021

Norwalk, CT - PDC proudly announces the introduction of the StackAlign™ Stacking & Sleeving Multipacker system. The proprietary system allows a number of individual units to be grouped, or multipacked, by stacking and shrink sleeving them. 

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Gary Tantimonico Named as President of PDC International

January 7, 2021

PDC International, manufacturer of shrink sleeve labeling and tamper evident banding machinery, announces that Gary Tantimonico has been promoted from Vice President to President.

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Aerosol Foam Cans Are Can-Do for PDC International

April 27, 2020

PDC International, manufacturer of shrink sleeving and tamper evident banding machinery, recently provided solutions for a major chemical company for their aerosol spray foam insulation cans.

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PDC’s R-300 Shrink Labeler and New KST Steam Shrink Tunnel - Just the Coverup for Tricky Sunscreen Bottles 

March 10, 2020

When a leading manufacturer of personal care products needed reliable equipment to apply shrink sleeve labels to its sunscreen brands, it turned to PDC International, a world leader in shrink sleeve labeling and shrink tunnel technology.

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PDC’s 90C-E Shrink Sleeving System 
Lights Up Yankee Candle

December 9, 2019

Yankee Candle and PDC International Corporation, a leader in shrink sleeve labeling and shrink tunnel technology, have partnered to provide high-speed sleeving systems for their votive candles. The 90C-E Shrink Sleever was chosen because of its robust design and high reliability.

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New PDC Steam Shrink Tunnel Features Integrated Compact Steam Boiler

September 17, 2019

PDC International Corporation, a leader in shrink sleeve labeling and shrink tunnel technology, has introduced a new steam shrink tunnel, the KST 55-712 with integrated compact steam boiler.

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PDC International Employee Becomes U.S. Citizen

September 4, 2019

As a new citizen of the United States, Charles Wilmot Ackom feels that he has truly won the lottery. And in his case, he really did. Ackom, a native of Ghana in West Africa, became a U.S. citizen this July. He credits his journey to the U.S. with the Diversity Visa lottery system.

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PDC/Marburg Alliance Provides Cost-Effective Shrink Sleeving Machinery for Beer and Beverage Industry

August 27, 2019

A unique bi-coastal partnership between two family-owned machinery companies, Connecticut-based PDC International and Marburg Industries in California, has produced an economical shrink sleeve labeling system combining the best of both company’s innovative technologies.

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PDC’s 140F Steam Shrink Tunnel with Motorized Lift Tackles Challenging Shrink Sleeve Application

April 30, 2019

This tunnel is designed to meet the challenges of shrink sleeve applications such as highly shaped containers, including tall or hourglass shapes, long neck wine or beer bottles, or twin packs.

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PDC’s 50 Series, The Best Choice When Brands Need Tamper Evidence

March 8, 2019

PDC manufactures the 50 Series in a range of models to match a company’s application requirements. The 50 Series’ heavy-duty mechanical construction with stainless steel frame ensures super high efficiency and uptime.

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PDC Introduces Twin Pack Shrink Sleever for Aerosol Products

November 28, 2018

PDC International Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of tamper-evident packaging and sleeve labeling machinery, has introduced a special version of its R Series, the R-300 Aerosol Twin Packer Shrink Sleeve Applicator.

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New PDC Steam Shrink Tunnel Features Integrated Dual Compact Steam Boilers

October 18, 2018

PDC International Corporation, a leader in shrink sleeve labeling and shrink tunnel technology, has introduced an agile new steam shrink tunnel, the KST 80-712, with integrated dual compact 30 Kw steam boilers.

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PDC’s R-300 Beer Can Shrink Sleeve Labeling System Reduces Costs and Inventories for Craft and Micro-Breweries

September 26, 2018

Shrink sleeve labeling on beer cans has gained widespread acceptance in craft and micro-breweries. PDC’s R-300 is the ideal machine to tackle the job of shrink sleeving beer cans, allowing micro-brewers to avoid the large minimum quantities required to print aluminum cans, and to purchase and label smaller quantities as needed.

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PDC's New Sanitary Design Shrink Tunnel for Shrink Banding Food Trays

June 15, 2018

Norwalk, CT (June 15, 2018) - PDC’s new KRC 18-46-144 is the ideal tunnel for food environments, including all the features required to maintain high sanitary standards.

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PDC Model 50-E Shrinksealer – Integrating Tamper Evident Systems into Pharma/Medical Device Lines

June 7, 2018

Norwalk, CT (June 7, 2018) - PDC International Corp., a world leader in tamper evident neck banding technology for packaging in the food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical industries, recently introduced a special customized version of their shrink sealer for tamper evident banding, the Model 50-E.

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PDC International Celebrates 50 Years In Business

May 17th, 2018

Norwalk, CT (May 17, 2018) – – – PDC International Corp. reaches a milestone this year as it celebrates 50 years of engineering and packaging machinery innovation.

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PDC R-100 Shrink Labeler: An Economical Option With Maximum Flexibility

March 30, 2018

Norwalk, CT (March 30, 2018) - PDC International Corp., a world leader in shrink seal and shrink label technology for packaging in the food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical industries, recently introduced its latest shrink labeler, the R-100. Part of the Evolution Series, the R-100 is an economical, compact system ideal for moderate speed applications and flexible enough for many kinds of products.

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High-speed Shrink Sleeve/Neck Banding System Benefits Challenging Packages

November 18, 2017

PDC International Corp., a world leader in tamper evident packaging systems, has re-introduced a shrink sleeve applicator/ bander that operates at up to 400 cpm, and has proven ideal for a broad range of applications, including bottled and jarred foods, pharmaceuticals, and products with irregular shapes or inconsistent sizes, such as candles and syringes.

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Tamper-Evident Shrinksealer Takes the Downtime Out of Roll Changes

September 2017

PDC International Corp., a world leader in the development and manufacture of neck banding and shrink sleeve labeling systems, has introduced the 65C-M Shrinksealer with Integrated Material Accumulator.

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R-300C-TSCB Shrink Labeler Combines High Speed With Servo-Cammed Product Handling

July 2017

PDC International Corporation, a world leader in shrink seal and shrink label technology for foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals, has introduced a robust, multi-use shrink labeler that processes up to 400 difficult-to-label containers per minute.

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Monobloc Integrates Neck Bander, Conveyor, Shrink Tunnel, Inspection in One Compact System

July 2017

PDC International Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of tamper-evident packaging and sleeve labeling machinery, has introduced the “Monobloc” Shrinksealer. Monobloc is an ultra-compact tamper evident banding system, and the newest addition to PDC’s highly successful 75 Series Shrinksealers.

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New Shrinksealer Delivers High Speed and High Productivity for OTC Pharma, Spirits, Food & Beverage

April 2017

The 90CX-ER shrinksealer applies neck bands up to 500 containers per minute. Engineered for rugged “24/7” performance, the system features an enhanced, ultra-heavy-duty central drive system that’s vibration-free at high rpms. Bottle sizes range from 3 ml pharma vials to 1.75 L glass liquor bottles. Product handling systems can be supplied for any PDC system.

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KST-55A Steam Tunnel features Advanced Control System and Pre-Shrink Zone

February 2017

The new PDC KST 55A is a high-quality steam tunnel that incorporates many of the engineering features (such as proprietary nozzle positioning technology and dual-wall stainless steel construction) which have distinguished its larger capacity tunnels and labeling systems.

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KRC Series Shrink Tunnels Deliver High Speed, High Shrink Ratio, High Reliability

February 2017

PDC International Corporation has expanded its line of continuous-duty shrink tunnels to include systems that use infrared and hot air convection – as well as combinations of these methods.

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KST-80-712 - Steam Tunnel Facilitates Chia Pods Launch, and Fast Ramp-Up to Full Production

January 2017

The KST 80-712 with Steam Venting Package is a high quality tunnel system that’s compatible with the widest range of containers, including those that are challenging to shrink consistently, and many that previously required a second tunnel to complete the task.

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R-600 CBER - Shrink Labeler/ Neck Bander Sets New Standard for Speed and Film Flow

January 2017

PDC R Series Shrinkbanders are the fastest machines in their class, labeling and neck banding at line speeds from 400 to 1000 cpm. Engineered for 24/7 service, with continuous material web flow that doesn’t pause for cutting, R Series machines apply, with exceptional precision and repeatability, 1-3.75” diameter bands at heights up to 2.375”. This makes them ideally suited to a very broad range of shrink sleeve labeling tasks.

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R-250- Popular Shrink Labeler Does Double Duty as Multipacker

January 2017

PDC International Corporation has introduced a multipacker based on its popular R-250 Evolution shrink sleeve labeler. With new features, it gains substantial added versatility for food, beverage and other sanitary environments. The R-250 Evolution Multipacker is a robust system, built for continuous use. Construction features include an optional welded stainless steel frame and complete stainless steel construction for direct wash-down.

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FC-200 Shrink Banders for “Sqround” Tubs Meet High Sanitary Standards

December 16, 2016

The FC-200 Sanitary Design Shrink Bander is a robust, flexible system engineered specifically for containers used for ice cream, spreads, oatmeal, yogurt and dried fruit. Fully mechanical, these systems perform without vacuum or pneumatic devices, or spinning knives – the 3 major causes of difficulty and downtime.

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Shrink Labeler/Neck Bander Sets New Standard for Speed and Film Flow

October 25, 2016

PDC International Corporation, a global manufacturer of precision sleeving systems, has introduced an important new iteration of its popular R Series Shrink banders. The biggest beneficiaries: manufacturers who label small products such as pharmaceutical blow-fill-seal vials and ampules.

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Robust Shrink Labeler is Ideal Option for Challenging Packages

October 2016

Pack Expo 2016. (North Upper Hall - N-5136) PDC International Corporation, a world leader in tamper evident sealing and shrink labeling technology, is demonstrating its robust, multi-use shrink sleeve labeler.

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Economical, Compact Shrink Labeler Applies Full Body and Tamper Evident Sleeves at Popular Speeds

October 2016

Pack Expo 2016. (North Upper Hall - N-5136) PDC International Corp. has introduced its NEW Model R-100 Evolution Shrink Labeler, an economical and compact system designed for continuous shrink labeling and twin packing.

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Tunnel Provides Precisely Focused Steam for Optimum Label Registration; Ideal for Flammable/Pressurized Packages

October 2016

Pack Expo 2016. (North Upper Hall - N-5136) PDC International Corporation, a world leader in tamper evident sealing and shrink tunnel technology displays its KSA-70 Triple Zone Steam Tunnel, a robust shrink tunnel that incorporates many of the engineering features...

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Tamper-Evident Shrink Sleever / Labeler Does the Work of Multiple Systems

October 2016

Pack Expo 2016. (North Upper Hall - N-5136) PDC International Corporation, a world leader in tamper-evident packaging and labeling machinery, is demonstrating its 60 Series Evolution Shrinksealer, a versatile packaging workhorse that applies both full-height bodysleeves and tamper evident banding.

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Versatile Multipacker Maximizes CPG Flexibility

August 23, 2016

PDC International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of tamper-evident packaging and shrink sleeve labeling machinery, has updated and reintroduced a versatile packaging “workhorse” based on its popular shrink labeler.

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Shrink Labeler Raises the Bar in Precision Labeling, Provides Important New Option for “Non-Round” Containers

February 1, 2016

Who benefits? Manufacturers of processed foods and personal care products who need precise labeling orientation in shrink sleeve labeling and twin packing for club stores

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Tamper-Evident Bander Benefits Users with Ultra-High Speed, “Zero Downtime” Performance

December 18, 2015

Who benefits? High-volume producers of jarred foods, dairy and energy drinks, teas, juices, water. Bottlers and food processors who want high speed neck banding for tamper evidence, plus quick change-over capability

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Shrink Banders for Dairy/Deli Tubs Meet All Criteria for Sanitary Environments

PDC International Corporation has introduced its F-160 Sanitary Design Shrink Bander.

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Economical, Compact Shrink Labeler Applies Full Body and Tamper Evident Sleeves at Popular Speeds

Pack Expo 2015

Who benefits? Specialty food, beverage, vitamin companies and contract packers looking for a robust, cost-effective system for shrink sleeve labeling and twin-packing.

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“Five” Now the New Standard for Zoned Shrink Tunnels

Who benefits? Manufacturers who want an economical, single-tunnel solution that works reliably and consistently for virtually any package shape.

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Tamper-Evident Shrinkbander Delivers Big Performance

Who benefits? Manufacturers and contract packers who need a high-reliability shrink bander for dairy spreads, ice cream, oatmeal, prepackaged delicatessen foods, cultured products, yogurt and dessert toppings.

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