Agr International, Inc. to feature the OmniLab® sampling system with new Thickness 360™ gauge at glasstec 2012

Date: 1 October 2012

Agr International, Inc. will be exhibiting at glasstec 2012, Hall 14, Stand A51, while celebrating its 85th anniversary of leading the glass container industry.

The Agr booth will feature its OmniLab®system, a complete automated laboratory concept that incorporates two of Agr’s powerful sampling machines, the Dimensional Sampling Gauge and the Sampling Pressure Tester. The OmniLab system performs consistent, reliable dimensional measurements and internal pressure strength testing in one location, with hands-free operation. Agr will also be demonstrating its new Thickness 360™ gauge as part of the OmniLab system. This gauge works in conjunction with the Dimensional Sampling Gauge and incorporates non-contact, vision-guided confocal technology for fast and accurate thickness measurement of round and non-round containers.



In addition to the above products, the Agr booth will also feature a display by American Glass Research. Representatives from American Glass Research will be present to discuss the latest portfolio of services for the glass container industry, all-new training programs, design and testing services as well as expanded analytical test offerings.

Agr International, Inc. offers a complete line of equipment and services to the glass container industry. As an industry leader for 85 years, Agr is committed to provide the glass container industry with the most technologically advanced products available for quality control and productivity improvement.

For further information, contact: Karen Marcellus, , Agr International, Butler, PA, USA, Phone +1 (724) 482-2163 or email kmarcellus@agrintl.com

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