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Innovative New Freedom™ Integrated Hot Melt Packaging Solution Delivers Strong Return on Investment

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Innovative New Freedom™ Integrated Hot Melt Packaging Solution Delivers Strong Return on Investment and Reduces Packaging Costs

  • Six distinct “freedoms” provide customers with superior value

DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nordson Corporation (NAS: NDSN) and Henkel (Dax: HEN.DE), packaging industry leaders in adhesive dispensing equipment and adhesives respectively, announce the commercial launch of the Freedom Solution.

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The Freedom Integrated Hot Melt Packaging Solution combines Nordson’s innovative, tankless Freedom™ Series hot melt dispensing equipment with Henkel’s high-performance, Technomelt® Freedom™-certified, family of adhesives to help customers contain costs, simplify operations, and increase productivity, reliability, and sustainability.

Customers employing the Freedom Solution derive value in the form of six freedoms, typically recover equipment cost in less than 12 months, and enjoy continued cost savings over the life of the system. Specifically, the six freedoms include:


  • Freedom from adhesive availability concerns
     – Technomelt® Freedom-certified, adhesives use readily available polymers that are less affected by petrochemical feed stock demands and shortages than traditional packaging EVA adhesives.

  • Freedom from downtime associated with char and contamination
     – Tankless melting prevents the adhesive degradation and char that can occur in conventional melter tanks while the excellent temperature stability of Freedom-certified adhesives further reduces char potential. Reduced char minimizes clogged filters, applicators and nozzles as well as the resulting maintenance, downtime and lost production.

  • Freedom from manual adhesive filling
     – The integrated automatic fill system supplies room-temperature adhesive to the melter, minimizing operator involvement and labor costs while preventing missed

    From: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/11/innovative-new-freedom-integrated-hot-melt-packagi/

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NCR Launches Slimline 85 Kiosk to Make Everyday Easier for Cinema-goers

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NCR Launches Slimline 85 Kiosk to Make Everyday Easier for Cinema-goers

New interface creates a faster, more convenient experience for consumers; New revenue streams, efficiency for cinemas

DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NCR Corporation (NYS: NCR) today announced the NCR Slimline 85 for cinema, the latest evolution in NCR‘s innovative line of kiosks, which will be on display at booth 2603A at CinemaCon at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, April 15-18. This kiosk provides automated ticketing, making it easier for moviegoers to purchase tickets and concessions with a tablet-like user experience. The 32-inch touch-screen can display multi-media of movie art and trailers providing an engaging way to buy tickets and pay for concessions.

“NCR remains dedicated to providing products and services that make everyday easier for both consumers and cinemas,” said Brian Whitney, managing director cinema, NCR Hospitality. “We expect that this kiosk solution will be a real differentiator for theaters that are aggressively seeking unique ways to improve both the patron experience and per-cap figures.”

Featuring an intuitive user interface, the Slimline 85 enhances the movie-going experience for guests and builds strong loyalty through convenient ticket purchases and ordering of concession items. The higher visibility, self-service capabilities, and consistent promotion of key items will help to increase concession sales, margins and overall guest satisfaction.

The Slimline 85 with cinema interface offers performance improvements over previous models, adding new features designed to both elevate the consumer experience and help operators compete in the rapidly expanding market. The improvements include:

  • Enhanced multi-media graphics on a 32-inch touch-screen
  • Redesigned user interface
  • “Crosstown” sales capability; the kiosk can be placed in central shopping locations to drive ticket sales for multiple theatres of the same brand.
  • Ability for users to view movie trailers and pay with credit cards and/or gift cards
  • An integrated QR code reader allowing for online ticket retrieval and pick up from the kiosk
  • User Interface customization enabling a theatre brand to incorporate its corporate branding within the system

The Slimline 85 Kiosk will be available in the U.S. later in …read more

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ALLETE to Announce First Quarter Financial Results May 8

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ALLETE to Announce First Quarter Financial Results May 8

DULUTH, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ALLETE, Inc. (NYS: ALE) will announce its financial results for the first quarter of 2013 before the stock markets open on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Following the release, ALLETE Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Alan R. Hodnik and Chief Financial Officer Mark A. Schober will present an overview of results and discuss other factors affecting performance during a conference call beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern time.

Interested parties may listen to the conference live by calling (877) 303-5852, or by accessing the webcast on ALLETE‘s Web site, www.allete.com.

A replay of the call will be available through May 10, 2013 by dialing (855) 859-2056, pass code 31733644. The webcast will be accessible for one year at www.allete.com.

ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minn. ALLETE‘s energy businesses include Minnesota Power, Superior Water, Light & Power Co., BNI Coal, and ALLETE Clean Energy. More information about the company is available at www.allete.com.

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