ITW Hartness

ITW Hartness, a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is the first choice in Accumulation, Packing and Palletizing for secondary packaging solutions, delivering unprecedented OEE, quality, and service while leveraging technology to maximize value. ITW Hartness serves customers in select food, beverage, personal, and household care industries.

ACCUMULATION—As the recognized global leader in FIFO pressure-free accumulation solutions, we offer a diverse portfolio of single file, mass flow, floor level, and helical variants with a consultative approach. Via line simulations and ROI calculations, we deliver the analytics required to validate increased line efficiency.

PACKING—Driven by continual growth to secondary packaging demands, we offer Top Load Drop Packing, Shrink, Tray, and Wraparound solutions as well as extensions of Case Packers (Laners, Sealers) in an array of standalone, modular, and blocked configurations.

PALLETIZING/DEPALLETIZING—Our robotic-based platform and innovative designs enable ultimate flexibility and low-pressure product handling that are both highly reliable and inherently safe.

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION—Our expert integration team utilizes the DYNAC-Centric line design/control philosophy and a ‘best-in-class” approach to machine center selection to deliver maximum line efficiency. Using v-curve analysis, our team takes into consideration everything from product type/speed and changeover requirements to production demands and machine performance. All projects are validated using simulation software to assess performance of the line design and interpret ROI, allowing you to understand your investment before making a commitment.

AFTERMARKET—ITW Hartness aftermarket support programs ensure you maximize the life of your equipment and optimize the performance of your lines. Our dedicated experts are readily available 24/7 to help with technical assistance, including on-site service and training, remote support, and replacement parts. With HartnessPARTS, our e-commerce platform, customers can order parts online with quick turnarounds.

HARTNESSCONNECT—HartnessCONNECT is a digital interface that integrates seamlessly into ITW Hartness equipment, transforming it into a Smart Connected Device to facilitate the communication between the user and Hartness equipment or systems. HartnessCONNECT leverages advanced technologies to optimize all aspects of operating, using, maintaining, and supporting the equipment.

Founded on the premise of cutting-edge innovation, with a reputation for quality and a relentless commitment to serving our customers, we design customer-focused solutions that meet and exceed our customers’ goals. We build partnerships and work to gain key insights into a customer’s major pain points to deliver solutions built on quality, increased overall equipment efficiency, and higher cost-savings while championing the future of industry 4.0.