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JLS® Stays Connected Amid COVID-19

April 27, 2020  ·  JLS Automation
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JLS® remains open as an essential business that supplies the food chain. We are working to ensure the food supply chain stays open by protecting both the safety of our team and our customers by wearing face masks and shields, and following recommended safety guidelines. Hear the latest from CEO and President Craig Souser and see how JLS is using technology to stay connected with customers.
 
 
 

 

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Product Handling

  • PRIMARY PRODUCT HANDLING | Overview
  • TALON LINE | Pick & Place
  • TALON FW | Flowwrapper Loading
  • TALON TF | Thermoformer
  • TALON TL | Tray Loading
  • TALON SA | Sandwich & Snack Pack
  • TALON RD | Raw Dough Handling
  • HARRIER | Bacon
  • KESTREL | Collate-and-Load
  • PATTY HAWK | Frozen Patties

Case Packing

  • OSPREY LINE | Vision-Guided
  • OSPREY TL | Tray Loading
  • OSPREY CL | Chub Loading
  • OSPREY BP | Bag & Pouch
  • HAWK | Small Footprint
  • PATTY HAWK | Frozen Patties

Cartoning

  • PEREGRINE | Carton Loading
  • PEREGRINE IS | Forming, Loading & Closing

Integrated Systems

  • Soft Confection Packaging Line
  • Taco Packaging Line
  • Breakfast Sandwich Assembly
  • Deli Sandwich Assembly

Your Product

  • Meat & Poultry
  • Fresh Meat
  • Poultry
  • Sausage & Chubs
  • Meat & Snack Sticks
  • Bacon Draft
  • Formed & Portion-Controlled
  • Cheese & Dairy
  • Seafood
  • Alternative Proteins
  • Frozen Foods
  • Ready Meals & Prepared Foods
  • Bakery, Bars & Baked Goods
  • Snack Foods
  • Confectionery
  • Fresh Produce
  • Pet Food

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