St. Paul, Minn. – February 26, 2008 – The new 3M-Matic™ Adjustable Case Sealer a70 features a 4-belt drive for increased traction and consistent sealing of uniformly-sized RSCs. With quick, easy adjustments you can seal a wide range of case heights and sizes – up to 30 cases per minute.

This case sealer is ideal for operations currently taping boxes by hand. It handles carton sizes from 6" to 21.5" wide and 4.75" to 21.5" high, and up to 65 pounds. Includes 3M™ AccuGlide™ Taping Head 2+ for low-impact application of tape from 36-48mm wide.

For additional information, call 1-800-567-1639, ext. 5142 or visit www.3m.com/packaging. This equipment is offered through 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division, 3M Center, Building 220-5E-06, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000.

3M in Packaging
Since 1941 when 3M made its first packaging product – pressure sensitive tapes to seal K-rations for the U. S. Army – 3M has been a leader in packaging. From those now famous Scotch® Tapes, to high-speed 3M-Matic packaging machinery, to integrated packaging management solutions and security assurance products, 3M is an established leader in the industry. As an $18 billion, diversified technology company, 3M holds a unique position as both a top supplier and as a major user of packaging technology. 3M knows packaging with expertise in issues affecting diverse industries – food and beverage, life sciences consumer packaged goods, electronics and semiconductor, aerospace, communications, computer equipment, and many others. 3M's expertise in packaging can add value to virtually any company’s operations and serve needs such as packaging automation, product protection, identification and brand building, security, and cost management.

For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com/packaging

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