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PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PITTSBURGH, PA Two NorthShore Center PERMIT NO. 2705 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212-5851 VOL. DEC V 2010 OPERATION DECENDING DRAGON IPAD LAUNCH LATIN AMERICA BRONZE THE STORY OF A HUNGARIAN FREEDOM FIGHTER MARKING MATTHEWS BREWS MARKING RECIPE SPECIALA TRIBUTE FEATURE TO MAZ MARKING PRODUCTS CREMATION Matthews Brews Cremation Division’s a Marking Recipe for By Stephanie Kaminski Food Drive By Sandy Blinco The Boston Beer Company, America’s leading brewer of handcrafted, full- Beer Kegs flavored beers like Samuel Adams, recently purchased a custom designed laser Last month the employees of Matthews Cremation spontaneously system from Matthews Marking Products when the brewer was faced with the opened their hearts and their wallets to help those less fortunate. challenge of labeling its stainless steel kegs. Previously, a hand applied label was It might not have been the “holiday giving” that is most often done used for government-mandated information, but applying the label required at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, but it was a time of year when costly labor and materials, and there was the risk of the label detaching from the local families were in desperate need of assistance. In previous years, Cremation keg during the keg float cycle. There are strict government regulations requiring employees donated toys for the Loaves & Fishes Christmas Toy Drive, but this is affixing of the label. If the brewer is found not to meet these requirements, stiff the first time they have pulled together to give food to some of these same families. penalties are applied. Matthews Marking Products’ laser system addressed both Employees located the largest boxes they could find and filled them to the brim. Thanks to challenges by providing a permanent marking solution. The system also laser Matthews Cremation employees, these families’ shelves are no longer bare. marked a 2D code that will be part of the asset tracking for kegs in the float Another feature of Matthews’ keg marking system is cycle, as traceability allows for identifying the kegs in cycle, targeting kegs for its ability to accept and accumulate “reject” kegs that maintenance, and locating kegs for product return and product recall. fail to have plastic caps removed, or do not meet the requirements for filling. Marking Products integrated Cremation Division makes a Matthews Marking Products designed a class 1 laser environment, meaning the vision system, material handling, and laser no laser emissions are permissible outside of the laser system throughout By Brigid Blaschak Big Splash at NFDA marking systems as part of the automation controls the operation of the equipment. The high definition vision system detects scheme operated by the touch-screen interface The exhibit hall opened at noon the presence of a 2D code, so unmarked Boston Beer kegs each received a computer. Marking Products provided the durable, on Monday, October 11, and permanent government warning and 2D code. stainless steel wash down conveyors and keg stops the Cremation Division was for the material handling of the system. ready, sporting a new booth displaying a selection of top Matthews Marking Products’ laser marking station Matthews Sweden Makes its Move sellers, and featured a working is one example of the many marking and coding demonstration of the SecurIDy™ By Christina Johnson solutions Matthews can provide. Marking Products Case Tracking Management offers total ownership of the application project and System. Armed with wristbands Matthews Marking Products in Sweden (Matthews Swedot) has hassle free integration to eliminate the and badges, the sales team relocated to Mölnda, on the outskirts of Göteborg, Sweden. need for multiple vendors. demonstrated how each “Due to the good working relationship with the landlord, we “Laser marking systems are The Matthews Cremation Division enjoyed a larger- case can be tracked from receipt to return, and how the operators can show were able to fulfill all of our specific requirements,” said Ulf continuing to solve many than-normal presence at NFDA in New Orleans, LA, in accountability for each step along the way. Simpson, Quality and Purchasing Manager, who was responsible application issues in the food October. The week kicked off with a pre-con CANA for overseeing the move and is pleased with its success. NFDA 2010 also unveiled the M-Pyre 2.0, an upgrade that will enhance its intuitive and beverage packaging operator certification class, led by Steve Schaal, North In contrast to the previous location, production, administration logic controls with interactive features allowing for remote trouble-shooting and industry,” said Dean Hornsby, American President, and Rick Thomas, Repair and and construction are now on one level, which promotes better calibration, report generation and more. The Business Development Service Account Representative. Forty attendees working relations. feature will be available beginning January 1, 2011. Packaging Manager. “Laser learned the ins and outs of crematory operations and “After thirty years in the same building, it is fantastic to move marking systems provide the liability issues. Attendees received much feedback at the show Steve Talley, a top equipment to new premises that have been specifically tailored to our benefit of low cost of ownership, salesmen, enjoyed catching up with many former and happy customers. He The class also received a bonus session given by requirements,” said Lars Rosang, Managing Director. and zero consumables, while received many compliments about how professional the booth looked, saying California Assemblyman Jeffery Miller, who discussed The staff at Matthews producing indelible marks. that the Power Pak II façade with the battery lift progress on the latest legislature that will allow Swedot is pleased Whether it’s stainless steel kegs or table and Emerick Cherry Cremation Casket was an eye catcher. In the alkaline hydrolysis by BIO Cremation be an alternative with the new working corrugated shipping containers, past, Matthews Cremation shared a booth with other divisions, or had to traditional flame cremation. California is very close environment and feel this laser marking systems will one small display. By far, this was the largest presence at NFDA, and it to joining the other three states that currently allow is a great start to the 2011 dominate as the marking system of was quite a success. The division is looking forward to next year’s BIO Cremation. fiscal year. choice for these markets.” show in Chicago, IL. 3 CREMATION CASKET Matthews Takes Total Solutions to the Next Matthews Cremation By Scott McSparran Level at NFDA By Brigid Blaschak Adds Steve Duffy, Mike Hepburn Tyra Butler, demonstrates the new and Derek features of Matthews Miller await IMS to a group of Two New Team Members customers at the interested funeral Matthews Cremation Division is pleased to announce two additions to the sales force– beginning of the directors. Brian Gamage and Michael Anthony Kielas– who will fill specific niches within the company. convention. The The Cremation groundbreaking Division’s space new Remembrance highlighted its Process™ was advanced SecurIDy™ showcased body tracking system throughout much of and advancements in the exhibit. cremator technology. Brian Gamage Michael Anthony Kielas Brian Gamage, the newest equipment consultant, Michael Anthony Kielas, the first director of Memorial is responsible for sales of new cremation equipment Arts, plans to focus his efforts on finding unusual hand- in the human and animal markets, as well as made selections for pet loss. As the former founder of business development in emerging markets for Art Vessels, a company that designed, manufactured MCD. He has worked in the cremation industry and collaborated with artists worldwide, he has been This year, New Orleans hosted the 2010 National Funeral Directors addition, recent enhancements of the Matthews Portable Catalog for 22 years and brings a wealth of experience a driving force in bringing art to the industry. Association (NFDA) convention - the death care industry’s premier were displayed, the latest version adding a handy feature for easy with him. “This will differentiate Matthews from the rest of the annual showcase of new products and services. Matthews Funeral on-screen personalization of urns. Home Products, Cemetery Products and Cremation once again Originally from Connecticut, Brian now lives in distributors who buy from the same vendors that make The Cremation Division also highlighted technology with its joined forces to demonstrate their strength as the industry’s total central Florida and will work out of the Apopka every urn catalog look the same,” said Michael, who has unique SecurIDy™ system, an innovative bar code-based system solutions provider. facility. He has a variety of interests, but spends 35 years experience designing and building furniture for for start-to-finish tracking of a body through the cremation much of his free-time engaging in athletic the architectural community. Encompassing 2,800 square feet of exhibit space, the Matthews process. Advancements in cremator technology and accessories activities, like skiing, soccer, and weight training, Recently, his designs were featured on the covers of exhibit combined innovative new concepts with traditional were also displayed. A wide range of urns available in a variety woodworking, and riding motorcycles. the Herman-Miller catalog and Metropolitan Home. products. Taking center