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[Customer Service and Technical Support](https://www.pdc-corp.com/customer-service-technical-support/) # Blog [PDC International: Made in Connecticut, Trusted Worldwide](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/pdc-international-made-in-connecticut-trusted-worldwide) We were honored to be featured recently in News12 CT’s “Made in Connecticut” series, where we had the opportunity to showcase who we are, what we build, and why it matters. As a company founded right here in Connecticut over 50 years ago, we take... [READ MORE](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/pdc-international-made-in-connecticut-trusted-worldwide) [Beyond the Breakdown: How PDC Shrink Sleeving Equipment Maximizes Uptime and Cuts Hidden Costs](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/beyond-the-breakdown-how-pdc-shrink-sleeving-equipment-maximizes-uptime-and-cuts-hidden-costs) In the world of packaging, every minute counts, and every minute of downtime chips away at your bottom line. Whether it’s a misaligned sleeve, bad splice when changing rolls, or a dull blade, even a small hiccup can cause costly delays, missed... [READ MORE](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/beyond-the-breakdown-how-pdc-shrink-sleeving-equipment-maximizes-uptime-and-cuts-hidden-costs) [Maximize Production Uptime with the PDC Inspection/Rejection Unit](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/maximize-production-uptime-with-the-pdc-inspection/rejection-unit) When you are processing thousands of products through your packaging line, the last thing you need is for your productivity to be jeopardized by improperly neck banded or labeled containers, or for those packages to make their way through... [READ MORE](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/maximize-production-uptime-with-the-pdc-inspection/rejection-unit) [The HPV Perforator: PDC's Solution for Tamper Evident Features](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/the-hpv-perforator-pdcs-solution-for-tamper-evident-features) The words “horizontal and partial vertical perforator” may sound unusual and not bring to mind any familiar images, but we’ve all encountered the results of such technology. Think about some of your favorite beverages, pharmaceutical products, or... [READ MORE](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/the-hpv-perforator-pdcs-solution-for-tamper-evident-features) [Shrink Sleeve Technologies for Personal Care Products](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/must-have-technologies-for-labeling-personal-care-products) In the Personal Care Industry, products need to stand out from the competition at the point of purchase, and they might also include a tamper-evident feature to ensure product integrity for consumer safety. At PDC International, we have developed... [READ MORE](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/must-have-technologies-for-labeling-personal-care-products) [PDC Proprietary Technology: AccuSplice Articulating Splicing Table](https://resources.pdc-corp.com/blog/pdc-proprietary-technology-accusplice-articulating-splicing-table) What is one of the causes of downtime in shrink sleeve labeling operations? The time-consuming splicing of one roll of sleeves into another during roll changes. And depending on the sleeve height and application speed, roll changes can be as... 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