News

Recent News

Elevate Control Functionality with DS-XEL
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce the release of its DS-XEL control system. This system, which replaces mature discrete controls, implements
Read On
“MEDD”ical Extruder Aids Impossible at Vesta Thermoplastics
For Vesta Thermoplastics, a Lubrizol Life Science Health (LLS Health) Company, extruding the impossible is a daily endeavor. However, Davis-Standard’s
Read On
Davis-Standard Introduces Integrator PRO+™ Control Upgrade
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce the release of its Integrator PRO+™ control upgrade for cast film, extrusion coating, and aqueous
Read On
Davis-Standard Launches Global Sustainability Initiative
Davis-Standard is pleased to announce the formation of a global sustainability initiative that prioritizes resource conservation and supports circular economy
Read On

Past News

Davis-Standard Honors Veterans by Contributing to Local Monument
[caption id="attachment_6357" align="alignnone" width="700"] Local Davis-Standard Veterans presenting the First Selectman the monument donation check.[/caption] In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Davis-Standard is pleased to honor 41 veterans currently working at the company by donating to the Stonington Veterans Monument Project. Davis-Standard is making a contribution of $200 per veteran for a total of $8,200. In addition, each veteran at Davis-Standard received an appreciation gift for their service to our country. “We are grateful for the contributions of each Davis-Standard employee who has served our great nation,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard President and CEO. “Contributing to the Stonington Veterans Monument is a lasting way we can recognize those in our community who have given so much to protect our freedoms.” The monument will include the names of all Stonington residents who have served in the armed forces since WWI, encompassing over 7,000 individuals. The granite monument will be located on the grounds of the Stonington police station and will feature etched drawings. Visitors will be able to read the names of all veterans, including future veterans, using a smartphone. For more information about the monument, visit https://www.stonington-ct.gov/selectmens-office/pages/stonington-veterans-monument-project.  
“Protecting Your Slitter Rewinder Investment.” Editorial with PFFC
Read the full PFFC September issue here.                
Gianzo Mastrangelo Promoted to Aftermarket Regional Manager
[caption id="attachment_6297" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gianzo Mastrangelo[/caption] Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that Gianzo Mastrangelo has been promoted to Aftermarket Regional Manager for the Northeast U.S. and Canada. Mastrangelo will support existing installations and new opportunities within this territory, including developing and marketing aftermarket products and services for all Davis-Standard brands. Mastrangelo brings 33 years of experience to this position, having held multiple leadership roles at Brampton Engineering as well as General Motors of Canada, CFM, Fenwick Automotive, and Embassy Flavours. This includes extensive knowledge of operations, manufacturing, process engineering, purchasing and sales. In addition, Mastrangelo holds a professional engineering license, has received Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing (Red X) training, and helped patent Brampton Engineering’s inflatable aqua ring component. “Gianzo will be a tremendous asset to our North American aftermarket team,” said Joe Guigli, Davis-Standard Vice President of Aftermarket Sales. “He understands the needs of our customers in this territory, and the critical role we play in supporting equipment performance and better processing. He also brings an outstanding range of industry expertise that will strengthen our aftermarket initiatives.” Mastrangelo has a Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and Bachelor of Science in biology. He is a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario in Ontario, Canada and holds a PEO license. For more information about Davis-Standard’s aftermarket capabilities, visit https://davis-standard.com/service-support/parts-and-upgrades/.
“Handling with Care: Latest in Downstream Equipment” – Editorial with Pipe & Profile Magazine
Read full article in the Pipe & Profile Magazine here.   Contact Us to inquire on products and services.
“Take-up, Payoff, and Capstan Technology” – Editorial in EuroWire Magazine
Read the full article in the EuroWire Magazine here.
Taghleef Adds Davis-Standard Liquid Coating Line for OPP Films
[caption id="attachment_6208" align="alignnone" width="799"] Ti Team at the start-up of the new coating line in Terre Haute[/caption] Global industry leader, Taghleef Industries, installed a custom Davis-Standard liquid coating line at its facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, to support new markets in coated OPP films. Taghleef is one of the world’s largest suppliers of specialty and high-performance films for packaging, labels, industrial, and graphic arts applications. The Davis-Standard line, installed in the first quarter of 2021, is enabling Taghleef to bring added value and enhanced performance to OPP films to support customers throughout North America and beyond. “Davis-Standard collaborated with us to build a highly customized liquid coating line, making it possible to achieve unique film attributes and proprietary coating methods for new applications,” said Craig Ligda, Taghleef’s Director of Operations, North America. “We have improved film printability while validating differential coating methods that are essential to our customers.” Critical to the success of the line’s engineering and design was the collaborative efforts that took place at Davis-Standard’s Technical Center in Fulton, New York. Taghleef ran trials on Davis-Standard’s pilot line to prove and test equipment technology prior to purchase. According to Larry Mauer, Taghleef’s Senior Director of Operations for North America, Davis-Standard worked with their team to quickly address issues while guiding them through all project phases, from R&D and design to installation and qualification. “We definitely had obstacles to overcome, but our teams did an excellent job of working through problems quickly and anticipating what was needed. This line not only allows us to support our current coating methods but is equipped to support future needs. The tandem coater is exemplary in terms of precision coating on both sides and enabling us to handle new OPP applications from our Terre Haute facility,” said Mauer. Davis-Standard is an industry leader in liquid coating systems used for tapes and labels, silicone-coating products, and in specialty coating markets. One of the primary advantages for customers such as Taghleef is Davis-Standard’s ability to custom engineer a solution from a product portfolio of more than 50 liquid coating processes. This Davis-Standard advantage is bolstered by R&D capabilities that enable customers to evaluate and validate structures and processes or new markets and applications for film and paper substrates. “We were able to innovate throughout the full scope of the project to address our liquid coating needs today and in the future. This is a new technology for us, and it will be a game-changer in terms of our ability to serve OPP film customers. We are already realizing the benefits of bringing these films to market,” added Ligda. For more information about Taghleef Industries, visit www.ti-films.com. For more information about Davis-Standard’s liquid coating capabilities, contact us today!
Davis-Standard’s Packaging Innovations at Pack Expo
[caption id="attachment_6203" align="alignnone" width="700"] Full Davis-Standard flexible packaging line built for profitability.[/caption] Davis-Standard will promote a range of equipment solutions for packaging applications at booth SU7473 during Pack Expo, September 27-29, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev. Davis-Standard will highlight extrusion and converting platforms in cast film, blown film, extrusion coating, liquid coating, slitting, sheet, thermoforming, winding and unwinding. This includes the multi-layer film and winding technologies of Brampton Engineering, thermoforming expertise of Thermoforming Systems LLC (TSL), and slitter rewinders of Deacro; all Davis-Standard companies. “We look forward to reconnecting with customers to discuss new innovations in packaging technology and how our equipment portfolio can address current and future goals,” said Danis Roy, Davis-Standard’s Vice President of Sales, Films and Flexible Packaging. “As manufacturers move toward evolving packaging formats, sizes and shapes, factors such as line speed, better equipment designs for new structures, and minimized waste are even more important. As the leading OEM for extrusion and converting markets, we collaborate with customers to address their specific packaging objectives while helping them increase production rates, lower total costs, and address sustainability and circular economy objectives.” Davis-Standard equips packaging customers with total solutions, extruder through downstream equipment. This includes a range of process control options and feedscrews, and a robust aftermarket and 24/7 service program. Performance machinery for both flexible and rigid packaging is available under one umbrella along with R&D capabilities for lab trials to qualify equipment and processes. Whether it is developing a proprietary coating method, attaining specific film properties, improving web handling or winding speed, or maintaining a consistent thickness for foam and sheet products, Davis-Standard offers the technical knowledge and industry leadership to support packaging quality, sustainability, and profitability. Specific to each process area, Davis-Standard offers custom and standard engineering options. Examples of high-demand application areas Davis-Standard supports include: Cast film: High barrier, hygiene, protective, stretch, fluoropolymer, and TPU films Extrusion Coating: Flexible packaging, aseptic packaging, fabric coating, board coating, paint protection, and specialty films Liquid Coating: Battery separators, window/paint protection film, specialty and silicone release liners Unwind/Winding and Slitting: Large range of inline and offline options for diverse applications Sheet/Thermoforming: Foam, flexible, rigid, and thermoformed sheet for heavy-gauge, high-density PE, low-density PE, PMMA, PS, ABS, PET, high barrier, and high-temperature applications Blown Film: Industrial films and bags, barrier films, can liners, laminating films, stretch films, agricultural and membrane films, food packaging For more information about Davis-Standard’s packaging capabilities prior to the show, visit www.davis-standard.com/market_solutions/packaging/. To schedule an appointment for the show, contact us today.
Davis-Standard Readies for International Elastomer Conference
Davis-Standard will showcase elastomer solutions and support services at Booth #1533 during the International Elastomer Conference, October 4 – 7, in Pittsburg, Penn. Davis-Standard’s new Model 4000AG fully automated crosshead for elastomer hose applications will be exhibited along with the company’s DSREV extruder, and Uth roll-ex® gear pump/strainer system with a two-roll feeder (TRF). An aftermarket representative will be available to discuss feedscrew services, spare parts, extruder rebuilds, process control upgrades, and other options for improved processing. In addition, Davis-Standard will discuss the technical cell at its facility in Pawcatuck to support R&D for hose, automotive seals, and architectural applications as well as processes requiring in-line straining and pressure stabilization. The Model 4000AG is based on Davis-Standard’s successful fleet of manual Model 2000, 3000, and auto 3000A crossheads. This latest design provides closed-loop, stepper-driven automatic control of tube concentricity and wall thickness in a hands-free, low-maintenance package. Hose producers can improve product dimensional qualities while safely increasing material savings during start-up and product size changeovers. More consistent hose, minimized scrap, and ease of operation all equate to considerable cost savings and safer manufacturing practices. The Model 4000AG is also beneficial from the perspective of operational safety and user-friendliness. For concentricity adjustment, operators use a joystick instead of wrenches. Wall thickness modifications are stepper-driven, eliminating the need for hand tools and intrusive thickness measuring devices. The crosshead also features an HMI touchscreen interface to streamline functionality and operation. Many existing Model 2000 and 3000 heads can be retrofitted to take advantage of the Model 4000AG automated design features. The DSREV extruder is Davis-Standard’s flagship design. It is a preconfigured machine with feedscrew and head zone direct-injection temperature control units, a compact base, and simplified cooling and wiring systems. Other advantages include touch-screen controls, process data acquisition, and easily accessible machine components. When this technology is coupled with the Uth gear pump, processors can isolate high pressure and achieve pressure stabilization. The gear pump is equipped with a Uth two-roll feeder (TRF) to be used as a stand-alone device for fine mesh straining or for cold feeding. Other advantages include improved filtration, reduced material retention time, and a small footprint for easy integration into existing lines. For more information prior to the show or to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our sales team members, contact us today.
Interview with Plastics in Packaging and Zach Ament, “Remote control”
Want to learn more about Davis-Standard aftermarket? Visit our aftermarket webpage. Or, contact us if you have any questions, looking for an upgrade, or need spare parts.
Interview with Plastics in Packaging and Thermoforming Systems LLC, “On top form”
Want to learn more about Thermoforming Systems LLC products? Visit the TSL website!
Davis-Standard’s Pawcatuck Plant Celebrates 365 Days Injury-Free
[caption id="attachment_6136" align="alignnone" width="525"] Davis-Standard’s Connecticut Safety Committee[/caption] Davis-Standard is pleased to announce that its largest manufacturing facility in Pawcatuck, Conn., recently celebrated 365 days without a lost-time injury accident. This tremendous milestone follows the first priority in our SURPASS operational system, which is Safety. All of the credit in reaching this milestone goes to the hard work of our fully empowered safety committee and the employees in Pawcatuck. Davis-Standard’s COO, Dan Guthrie said, “empowering all employees to work safely, participate in training sessions, conduct area inspections, sharing global toolbox talk lessons learned, and a continuous desire to put safety first are the major contributors leading to this milestone.” Mike Newhall, Vice President of Manufacturing, said, “maintaining an injury-free workplace at all of our locations is a top priority. The safety manager in Pawcatuck, Ryan Steele, has invested a lot of time and energy into several initiatives that are making a significant difference.” Ryan said, “this milestone is validation of the Safety Committee’s dedication and the commitment by all of our employees to achieve daily standards of excellence. We will continue to be diligent with the goal of celebrating this milestone at every Davis-Standard manufacturing facility worldwide.” Check out Davis-Standard's bi-weekly safety tips on LinkedIn.