PER-FIL is exhibiting in Booth #1611 at Texas Pack 2012 currently happening at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX.  The show is from March 14-15, 2012.  We will demonstrate our Model MF MICRO-FILLER integrated with a conveyor and induction sealer.  There will be several other packaging machines also in the booth.  Stop by to check out the latest Packaging Machinery innovations.

Micro-Filler

Why a remembrance of 9-11 on a blog devoted to auger filling equipment and packaging machinery?  Three reasons:

1.  September 11 was a national tragedy.  Thousands of innocent civilians lost their lives.  Countless people (police, firefighters, EMTs and everyday citizens) demonstrated the very best of humanity by helping others, some laying down their lives to save others.  The heroes of Flight 93 continue to inspire us.

2.  PER-FIL is an American company.  We proudly design and manufacture all of our auger fillers and related packaging equipment in the United States.  The terror attacks of September 11th forever changed our country and impact the way we do business.  Our customers and colleagues from around the world were so kind and so gracious during that time, reaching out to us by phone, email, and fax to express their sympathy.  We forged deeper bonds with our customers.  Such kindness in the midst of great tragedy was inspiring and reassuring in a world that seemed so dangerous and hateful.

3.  Many of us in the packaging industry and toner cartridge recycle industry were together for the horrible attacks.  The attacks happened during the Pack Expo  and World Expo Shows in Las Vegas.  PER-FIL was exhibiting at both shows.As exciting as we packaging geeks may find new packaging equipment and technologies, no one wanted to be at the shows that day and subsequent days, but law enforcement officials recommended to show management that the shows stay open.  We all wanted to go home and be with our families and loved ones, but were unable to fly home because all flights were grounded.  Some folks took buses and rented cars driving cross country to get home.

10 years have passed and time has healed many of the wounds from that September morning and many have forgotten or want to move on from the horrific events of that day.  But the memories of those who were killed and the lessons we learned must NEVER be forgotten. 
 

 Horst Boellmann, Director/Chairman of PER-FIL, offered the following prayer at a prayer service held during the World Expo Show a few days after September 11, 2001.

Friends and neighbors,

The destruction of the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington and a plane downed in a field in Pennsylvania show the results of hate.  This cowardly action brought fear and anger to all Americans and to our friends from around the world.

During this time of anguish, let us be reminded to trust God.  Join me in prayer and seek comfort and help from our Creator.

Heavenly Father, You have promised to lead and protect your children.  At this time, we seek comfort for all those who have lost loved ones and friends.  Meet their needs as they face lives without husbands, wives and children.  Heal the broken bodies of the injured.

Calm our hearts and direct us to help those in need.  Grant us a renewed spirit and encourage our families and friends.

Forgive us for our sins and help us to forgive those who have wronged us.  Strengthen our nation and our friends around the world.

We seek Your wisdom and Your protective hand for our President and for those in authority over us.  Direct their decisions and actions.

Lord, You have promised in Your Word that all things work together for good for those who put their trust in You.  Grant us Your peace and lead us.  Amen.

May God bless all of you.

PER-FIL Industries is pleased to present the Auger Filling Equipment blog.  This blog is designed to:

• Provide general information about auger filling equipment and other powder filling machine technologies
• Provide a resource for learning to specify the right filling equipment and packaging machinery for your application
• Provide information to specify the correct dust control and bulk feeding equipment that will impact the performance of your filling equipment
• Provide insight into the technologies and innovations that create state-of-the-art packaging lines

Please let us know what information will be helpful for you.  We welcome your feedback and suggestions for articles.