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JLS Automation Debuts Hawk™ Case and Tray Loader at PACK EXPO JLS News

JLS Automation Debuts Hawk™ Case and Tray Loader at PACK EXPO

YORK, Pa., August 21, 2023–JLS® will showcase its flexible Hawk case and tray loader September 11-13 at PACK EXPO in ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:50:32 PM
JLS Automation Appoints Director of Primary Packaging JLS News

JLS Automation Appoints Director of Primary Packaging

JLS® recently added seasoned engineering and automation industry professional Waheed Chaudhry to its team in the role ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:50:31 PM
Sanitary Bacon Draft Packaging System Eliminates Headaches JLS News

Sanitary Bacon Draft Packaging System Eliminates Headaches

As food trends continue to evolve, consumers continue to turn their interest to quality, fresh retail packaged bacon. ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:50:28 PM
JLS® Launches Game-Changing Bacon Loading System JLS News

JLS® Launches Game-Changing Bacon Loading System

Automated robotic system efficiently loads bacon drafts into thermoformers

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM
Navigating Through COVID-19 JLS News

Navigating Through COVID-19

We are here to support our customers that are essential businesses. JLS® is committed to caring for the health and ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM
JLS® Announces Facility Expansion JLS News

JLS® Announces Facility Expansion

Increased capacity addresses growing demand for packaging automation

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM
JLS® to Demo Robotic Carton Closing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas JLS News

JLS® to Demo Robotic Carton Closing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The robotic, vision-guided Peregrine® achieves full carton control from forming through closing.

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM
JLS® Provides Support and Service in Real Time JLS News

JLS® Provides Support and Service in Real Time

JLS® is overcoming travel time, plant access restrictions, and more to provide customers service, support, and training ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM
JLS® Adds National Sales Manager in Canada JLS News

JLS® Adds National Sales Manager in Canada

York, PA, Jan. 8, 2021 – JLS Automation strengthened its sales team for the Canadian market with the addition of Paul ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM
JLS® Stays Connected Amid COVID-19 JLS News

JLS® Stays Connected Amid COVID-19

JLS® remains open as an essential business that supplies the food chain. We are working to ensure the food supply chain ...

Jul 2, 2026, 1:45:11 PM

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