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In 1997, Dover
Diversified, Inc. (a Dover Corporation subsidiary) purchased SWF as a
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In 1998, SWF acquired Padlocker (an ITW Company), adding Padlocker’s well-respected, high-speed case erectors and random sealers to its product offering. The Padlocker line, with a history dating back to 1953, allowed SWF to expand its RSC corrugated product offerings. | |
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In 1998, SWF acquired Tri-Sterling, Inc. thereby adding a very successful line of wraparound case packers, casing systems and tray/shrink wrap systems to its offerings. McDowell, Padlocker and Tri-Sterling operations were then consolidated in Altamonte Springs, Florida. | |
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In April 2000, SWF acquired Yakima Wire Works, Inc., a leading manufacturer of automatic bagging equipment for sensitive fruit and other non-produce applications. Yakima was consolidated with SWF Dyna-Pak operations in Kennewick, Washington. | |
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In
June 2000, SWF announced the acquisition of Salwasser Manufacturing
Co., Inc., a leading manufacturer of integrated case packaging equipment
for more than fifty years. Salwasser is also a packaging machinery manufacturer
that specializes in automation of case packing operations in the paper,
dry goods and toiletries markets. |
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In
April 2001, SWF aquired Tisma Machinery Corporation of Elk Grove Village,
Illinois. Tisma is a leading provider of cartoning machinery, with special
emphasis on high speed, complex applications for the food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals markets. Tisma’s highly engineered cartoning solutions allow SWF to expand its capability to provide its customers with a single source for full integrated packaging solutions. |
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In March 2004, SWF aquired GSMA Systems of Palm Bay, Florida. For over 15 years, GSMA has been a prominent designer and integrator of robotic automation solutions for a broad range of assembly, mixing, palletizing and packaging applications with primary focus on food, automotive, medical devices and pharmaceutical markets. GSMA has specialized in designing efficient, cost effective solutions that incorporate robotics for increased line throughput and flexibility. | |
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In January 2007, SWF Companies,
a world leader in the design and manufacture of automated packaging machinery,
a growth oriented platform company was acquired by
Thiele Technologies
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