From its Cleveland headquarters, Pressco Technology builds high-speed vision inspection and process-analysis systems for food, beverage, and packaging manufacturers. Known for more than 50 years of innovation, the company has installed over 8,500 systems in 84 countries, with individually engineered platforms that detect and reject defects on fast-moving container lines. Pressco is part of the Kestrel Vision Group and supports its installed base with a global field-service network and 24/7 technical support.
OneVision CorporationFounded in 1994 by two Ohio State electrical engineering graduates, Westerville-based OneVision Corporation manufactures can-seam inspection and weighing systems for food, beverage, and specialty manufacturers. Its U.S.-made equipment grew from precision optical instrumentation developed with Ross Laboratories and now includes the SeamMate® system, which helps production teams measure and monitor double-seam quality. OneVision has installed and actively supports more than 350 systems worldwide, with technical assistance continuing throughout the life of its equipment.WESTERVILLE, OH
Packaging Technologies & Inspection (PTI)Founded in 1984 by Tony Stauffer, Hawthorne-based Packaging Technologies & Inspection (PTI) engineers non-destructive inspection systems that measure package leak, seal and container-closure integrity. Its research-driven work spans the package lifecycle, from laboratory method development and validation to automated production-line testing for life-science and other high-risk packaging. PTI’s VeriPac vacuum-decay instruments helped establish ASTM F2338, while its proprietary airborne-ultrasound platform addresses seal defects that conventional leak tests can miss.HAWTHORNE, NY
ALPS InspectionFounded in 1974, ALPS Inspection manufactures non-destructive, in-line leak-testing systems for empty plastic containers. From its Harrison, Ohio operation, the company has delivered more than 3,000 machines, with installed equipment testing over 50 billion containers annually. ALPS also supports those systems with feasibility testing, retrofits, spare parts and 24/7 technical service.HARRISON, OH
JLS AutomationFounded in 1955 by Joseph L. Souser, JLS Automation designs and builds hygienic robotic packaging systems for food processors. The York, Pennsylvania company grew from a power-transmission representative into a packaging automation specialist after food processors sought its help upgrading machinery in the 1990s. Today, its custom vision-guided systems include patented robotic tooling and are backed by aftermarket support, including real-time virtual diagnostics and training.YORK, PA