Commemorative BioCups support Indigenous programs
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: BioPakTo celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and NAIDOC Week (5-12 July), Qantas has released two limited edition inflight coffee cups for both weeks.
Multivac checkweighers
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdMultivac checkweighers can be integrated with Multivac packaging machines and labelling systems: loading a new recipe in the HMI 2.0 control terminal automatically controls the settings for the checkweigher and, if present, the metal detector.
First PET bottle made entirely from plants
05 June, 2015The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled the world's first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials.
BOPP film with mineral oil barrier
04 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films' Propafilm RCU is suitable for packaging products such as chocolate and confectionery.
Standard for testing transmission of water vapour in packaging
02 June, 2015ASTM is developing a new standard to test the transmission rate of water vapour into packaging materials.
ERC rotary band sealers
28 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ERC PackagingThe ERC range of benchtop rotary band sealers comprises four standard models: horizontal style with/without hotprint coder and vertical style with/without hotprint coder.
Scientists develop recyclable thermoset
28 May, 2015Researchers from Washington State University and the University of Idaho have developed a process to make a thermoset plastic that can be reshaped and re-used.
Bosch KHS 1 and AIM 3 pharmaceutical inspection machines
27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Bosch Rexroth Pty LtdBosch Packaging Technology has collaborated with Lighthouse Instruments to develop the KHS 1 and AIM 3 pharmaceutical inspection machines.
Sauce success with PET packaging
21 May, 2015 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesSIPA has worked with PONTI - an Italian manufacturer of sauces and condiments - to develop a packaging solution for its Gastronomic Glaze range.
Esko Australia 'kitchen to shelf pack' system
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty LtdEsko Australia has available a complete system for filling, thermal processing, product handling and packaging.
Cheese packaging helps fight food waste
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdUS cheese manufacturer BelGioioso sought a packaging solution that was suitable for its Mild Provolone bulk sizes sold at club stores.
Securing the connected enterprise in the packaging industry
12 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaPackaging machinery's automation control systems and networks need to be secured to protect valuable intellectual property and enhance productivity.
Self-adhesive label company sticks around for 40 years
11 May, 2015 | Supplied by: UPM Raflatac Pty LtdSelf-adhesive label company UPM Raflatac is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. To celebrate, the company is publishing a book, The Story of Raflatac, which will be published in Finnish and English.
Matthews appointed as Compact agent
07 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdMatthews Australasia has been appointed as the Australian agent for Compact Labelling Systems. The company introduced the Compact range at AUSPACK 2015.
Trek Model PD06078 4-channel electrostatic voltmeter
05 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Scientific Devices AustraliaTrek Model PD06078 Electrostatic Voltmeter (ESVM) is a four channel voltage measuring instrument which is suitable for monitoring critical operations where static charge accumulation poses a threat to production yields or product quality.
