Sacmi OPERA 600 60T bottle labelling system
04 August, 2016 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe Sacmi OPERA 600 60T bottle labeller is equipped with three labelling modules for cold glue application and the same number of modules for self-adhesive labelling.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries pursues growth through consolidation
03 August, 2016Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will transfer the food packaging machinery operations currently performed by Nagoya-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Food & Packaging Machinery Co to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mechatronics Systems, located in Kobe.
Orora injects $25m into New Zealand operations
03 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Orora Packaging Australia Pty LtdInternational packaging company Orora is increasing its New Zealand manufacturing capabilities, with an injection of more than $25 million in its three key sites in Christchurch, Hastings and Auckland.
Dynamic Inspection multilane metal detection
29 July, 2016 | Supplied by: OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions Pty LtdThe single Dynamic Inspection multilane search head comprises separate apertures with individual products being inspected by each one.
Food packages that can detect spoilage
29 July, 2016Pretty soon food packaging will be so 'intelligent' that it will be able to communicate information such as shelf life, freshness and quality.
Accessible Design course heads to Foodtech Packtech 2016
29 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be running a half-day training course on accessible packaging design.
AIP joins food waste initiative at Interpack 2017
28 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP will join 17 other members of the World Packaging Organisation in the Save Food Pavilion at Interpack 2017, to be held in Dusseldorf Germany from 4–10 May.
Monitoring feed magazines for carton blanks
27 July, 2016 by Andreas Heim, Strategic Industry Manager Consumer Goods, SICK, Waldkirch | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdIn recent years, intelligent sensor and control solutions have made it possible to achieve both productivity and safety.
Metal detector for use with oxygen absorption sachets
26 July, 2016 | Supplied by: A&D Australasia Pty LtdA&D Japan has released a metal detector which can check packaged goods that contain oxygen absorption sachets.
Krones Kosme 3Bloc packaging system
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdThe Krones 3Bloc comprises a blow-moulder/unscrambler, filler and labeller, and is available in variants for PET and HDPE containers.
Multivac T 300 Traysealer
22 July, 2016 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe Multivac T 300 Traysealer is a fully automatic solution for packing fruit and all types of raw or processed vegetables in trays.
Serialisation and protection against tampering of pharmaceutical products
22 July, 2016 by Marco Kaiser, Industry Manager Consumer Goods, SICK AG, Waldkirch, Germany | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdIn the fight against the forgery of preparations, imitations and tampering of packaging, the European Union has defined a catalogue of measures intended to prevent fakes entering the legal supply chain of medicines.
Which is better coding technology — laser or inkjet?
21 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdLaser's rapid improvements and reduced capital costs have opened up its applications, but despite similar results neither does the other's job completely. This quick Q&A will help you compare 'apples and oranges'.
GTIN Allocation rules have changed
12 July, 2016The existing GS1 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Allocation Rules have been replaced by a new, simplified GTIN Management Standard.
Australia shines at ProPak Asia
06 July, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMAThe inaugral Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia was a resounding success in showcasing Australian processing and packaging equipment and expertise to the wider Asean region.
