ITW Pillar Technologies celebrates 50 years in business

‘Since its beginnings, ITW Pillar Technologies has seized every change and major shift in the packaging industry as an opportunity to evolve, reinvent itself, and remain a leading manufacturer and innovative partner for its customers,’ said Rory Wolf, business unit manager for ITW Pillar Technologies. 

‘ITW Pillar Technologies has had many world-first innovations to its credit.

‘In the induction cap sealing system space, we were the first to introduce the first solid state induction cap sealer in 1973. This was followed in 1983 by our introduction of the first transistorized air cooled power supply for induction sealing. Continuing our innovation we introduced the world’s first waterless induction cap sealer in 1997, which has led us to the state-of-the-art iFoiler technology we offer today.’

ITW Pillar Technologies mirrored the same innovation in the surface treatment system space. Most recently, the company introduced the world’s highest speed atmospheric plasma treatment system, Protean1, in 2014, and the world’s first automated maintenance indication system in 2016.

‘Innovating highly-productive technology is part of good business management,’ said Wolf. ‘It’s a matter of being aware of our customer’s needs and making the commitment to addressing those needs with existing or new technology. We welcome change where change is needed, and we always make sure we are the first to offer new techniques, new processes, and new services in order to bring our customers leading-edge solutions. This effort has served to differentiate us in this highly competitive market.’

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, ITW Pillar Technologies will host a customer and supplier open house on Wednesday, Aug. 10th. The open house will showcase the company’s history and technology in a video presentation shown within the company’s new Technology Learning Center. A guided tour through the company’s recently updated induction cap sealing and surface treatment system laboratories will follow the presentation. During the laboratory tour, ITW Pillar Technologies will demonstrate new surface treatment and induction sealing technologies. Food and beverages will be served throughout the day, and business cards submitted by guests will qualify for door prize drawings.

Founded in 1966, ITW Pillar Technologies development equipment for the packaging and roll-to-roll web converting markets.