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  • A monobloc concept for the dry end
    The field-proven technology of monobloc machine synchronisation can now be used for packaging functions as well: Krones has also come up with a monobloc solution for the dry end. The Ergobloc D (for Dry) combines field-proven standard machines with innovative new designs to create a holistically harmonised system for end-of-the-line packaging and palletising. It can be used for canning lines, non-returnable-glass lines and non-returnable-PET lines in all speed categories.
  • Clever design drives packaging throughput
    Visy Automation has developed a new-generation box ‘lidder’ machine founded on innovative drive technology from SEW-Eurodrive, delivering a powerful combination of speed, accuracy and throughput.
  • The real seal
    Looking for reclosable packaging options? Packaging suppliers have the goods.
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  • Resealable cans
    Both aluminium and plastic cans can now be resealed by the consumer thanks to the Ball Resealable End.
  • Shelf-ready packaging
    For retailers, the shelf remains the key interface with customers. It's here that consumers decide which products to put in their trolleys. 70% of purchasing decisions are made at the point of sale (POS)
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  • Bosch single-wrap die-fold package with hermetic seals
    Bosch has introduced its single-wrap die-fold package with hermetic seals. It is machine designed for gentle product handling and heat minimisation.
  • PerfoTec laser-based MAP system
    PerfoTec, a laser-based modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system, is available from Raymax Applications.
  • Gas mixer and analyser for MAP
    The PBI-Dansensor MAP Mix Provectus gas mixer can be coupled to the MAP Check 3 gas analyser to provide constant monitoring and automatic adjustment of mixture and flow to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Pouch packaging machine
    The mini doy pouch packaging machine is a simplified version of the stand-up pouch machine. Until now, smaller applications needed to run through larger machines and product lines, with the inconvenience of set-up and time. For a cost-saving approach to bagging pre-made bags, this entry-level packaging machine provides a wide variety of applications.
  • TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine
    TechnoWrapp has announced the release of the B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine with an automatic rotary arm and ‘Syncro’ ring guide.
  • Colimatic thermoforming machinery
    Colimatic has designed its thermoforming machinery to create minimal lateral film trim wastage, saving manufacturers up to 75% on lateral film trim wastage.
  • PET-Asept D Compact aseptic filler
    The PET-Asept D Compact for dry-aseptics is a compact-sized aseptic filler for the low output range. Bottlers now have an option for handling even relatively small batches in aseptic mode while retaining viable cost-efficiency.
  • Bosch Packaging Technology PreVAS disposable filling system
    The Bosch Packaging Technology PreVAS is a disposable filling system concept from a single source. The system is said to have a number of advantages including: lower cleaning and downtime during production, reduced sterilisation requirements and the prevention of cross-contamination.
  • Turck QP08 factor-1 sensor
    The QP08 is the latest member of the ferrite-core-free uprox+ family from Turck. The compact factor-1 sensor offers a high EMV and magnetic field stability, as well as ultimate switching distances for all metals. The non-flush sensor in a plastic housing is designed for use in cramped spaces with little place for the installation, eg, in the installation and handling industry or in packaging machines.
  • Krones Sleevematic ES labeller
    The Sleevematic ES labeller is designed for handling stretch-sleeve films. Based on recyclable low-density polyethylene (LDPE), the stretch-sleeve films provide an alternative to sleeves made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and a high stretch rate on beverage containers.
  • Krones Evolite packer
    The Evolite packer, comprising a container infeed module and a container strapping module, provides the technology required for handling the LitePac secondary packaging design for PET. In the infeed module, the containers are divided into two continuous lane flows. Four strapping units then create the LitePac packs in the container strapping module.
  • Bericap BNK hysteresis capping head
    The Bericap BNK is the next-generation capping head following on from the BVK capping head which is equipped with a hysteresis coupling, providing a constant application torque independent of the head speed and hence independent from the filling line and capper speed.
  • Bosch Packaging Technology Elematic 1000 SL and 3000 S case packers
    The Bosch Packaging Technology Elematic 1000 SL and Elematic 3000 S Case Packers provide good performance and quick size changeovers using the latest drive technology.
  • ARF 1010/1020 ampoule- and injection-filling machine
    Bosch Packaging Technology has released a compact machine for the pharmaceutically safe filling and closing of opened and closed ampoules. Optionally, the machine can be used for the filling of ampoules and injection bottles in combination. The circular filling and capping machine with an indexing motion for opened and closed ampoules is designed for small-batch industrial production with production rates up to 120 pieces per minute.
  • Roland VersaUV series UV-LED inkjet printers
    The Roland VersaUV series UV-LED inkjet printers are suitable for packaging proofing and prototyping, as well as short-run labelling applications.
  • IntraVis CapWatcher II cap inspection system
    The IntraVis Vision Systems CapWatcher II is a cap inspection system that can inspect up to 144,000 caps per hour for defects such as: open and closed - short shots and long shots; spots; height deviations; broken tamper bands; deviations in the length of the gate; micro holes in the head plate; damage to the seal cone; colour deviations; damaged flaps; and linear inconsistencies.
  • Uhlmann Blister Express Centre BEC300 blister and cartoning machine
    MPI Australia will be launching Uhlmann Blister Express Centre BEC300 - a combination of blister and cartoning machine and an economy model of Fette tablet press. The company is also exhibiting inspection equipment consisting of Safeline Profile series metal detectors, IP69K-rated OCS heavy-duty washdown checkweigher as well as a newly released economy checkweigher; Safeline X-ray machines and Combination system; a unique concept of economical bagging of consumable and industrial products and protective packaging from its Autobag range of equipment; Automac tray stretch wrapping machine and PA Tray top lid sealing machine; Shrinkmaster (L bar sealer and shrink tunnel); and Cryovac polyolefin shrink film.
  • Proseal GT2 tray sealer
    The GT2 tray sealer is used to reduce waste in soft fruit packaging, while also delivering energy savings, reliable performance and cost efficiency.
  • Fibre King WAP25-150 Wraparound Robotic Case Packer
    The Fibre King WAP25-150 Wraparound Robotic Case Packer uses pick-and-place robotic collators for individual product orientation and diverting with a wraparound case packing system. It will handle up to 25 cases/min.
  • Packaging machinery at AUSPACK PLUS 2011
    Perfect Packaging will be showcasing its Rotary Pouch Filling & Sealing machine from Leepack which meets the growing demand for re-sealable packaging in pouches. It will also feature two newly released flow wrapping machines from Tecno Pack. Model FP 015 is an entry level 3 servo drive rotary sealer, and Model FP 025 box motion, in an extra wide version, is capable of wrapping an endless variety of products in the food and non-food sectors.
  • ERC sealers and shrink-wrap systems
    Products on display include: bag sealers, food container sealers, induction sealers, small nozzle-free vacuum sealer, L bar sealer and tunnel, shrink sleeves and labels, biodegradable plates and bowls, and some of its range of plain and printed bags.
  • Chiorino DG series transmission belts
    The DG-E 10/30 and DG-E 10/40 transmission belts are the thermoplastic alternative to traditional Chiorino polyamide belts of the DG series for folder gluers in the cardboard industry. They are also suitable for power transmission as live roller drives in other industrial fields and are used on cardboard box-folding machines.
  • Scholle SureFill 30 LA aseptic filling technology
    The Scholle SureFill 30 LA aseptic filling technology is suitable for dairy, beverage and flavouring processors producing large-volume aseptic products.
  • Bagger, scales, flavouring and motion conveyor
    The robag 3c vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) bagger with packaging speeds of up to 150 bags per minute accommodates a wide range of bag sizes and formats and enables rapid former changes with ‘auto connect’ and ‘unload assist’ features. Product seal detection and back seal bar design accurately detect film type and measure seal integrity.
  • FlexLink X45 and X45e conveyor platforms
    The X45 is a compact conveyor platform which offers easy integration with machines and space-efficient filling, production and packaging lines. The compact boundary dimensions and the ability to run in bends allow new opportunities to automate sophisticated flows in a simpler way than before. The X45 conveyor runs very smoothly, which is crucial, for example, in transporting standing vials in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Emmeci Elettronica Easy-Charge adhesive granule automatic loader
    The Emmeci Elettronica Easy-Charge is an automatic loader for adhesive granules that is suitable for most common brands of hot melt systems.
  • Techno-Pak entry-level semi-automatic fill weigh doser machine
    Techno-Pak will be showcasing an entry-level, semi-automatic fill weigh doser machine. The modular fill weigh doser can fill pre-made bags, pouches, jars, tubs, containers and trays. With a fully programmable touch screen interface, the machine can weigh powder and granular products from 10 to 3000 g.
  • Mecapack S3000DPL tray sealing machine
    Linco Food Systems is an Australian-owned company that provides food and non-food packaging and processing solutions. The company will be exhibiting an innovative packaging line consisting of a Mecapack S3000DPL tray sealing machine using Cryovac Mirabella film and trays, in conjunction with a combined vision and robotic pick-and-place system for loading products into trays. The line will be complemented by an Espera weigh price labeller with C-wrap labelling functionality.
  • Emrich ZC1 VFFS
    The ZC1 integrated solution optimises the weigher-packaging machine combination by making the most of the Series C1 multihead weigher and the Zenith model vertical packaging machine.
  • Marefa bottle-filling equipment and related accessories
    Marefa manufactures bottle-filling equipment and related accessories. The company’s products include filling machines, capping machines, labelling systems, conveyor systems and bottle-rinsing machines.
  • Splatt Engineering Super Seal Touch induction cap sealer
    The Super Seal Touch induction cap sealer with the all-in-one universal sealing head is specifically engineered to help packagers achieve a good seal. Its design simplifies set-up to ensure operators correctly position the sealing head across the entire range of cap sizes to be sealed.
  • Kosme Synchroblock monobloc blow moulder and filler
    The Kosme Synchroblock is a cost-efficient monobloc comprising a blow moulder and a filler. Suitable for ratings of up to 8000 containers an hour, the machine combines Kosme’s stretch blow-moulding technology to its filling technology, without having to use any air conveyors. This provides the users with advantages including: reduced operating costs, energy and water consumption; improved layout; and reduced change-over times and maintenance costs. The machine can be used for products such as soft drinks, still water and beer.
  • Econocorp horizontal cartoner
    The sanitary construction of the Econocorp horizontal cartoner makes it suitable for food applications. The machine automatically forms cartons and automatically loads the product, and it has a stainless steel frame and perimeter guarding.
  • Promotions packaging solutions
    Result, a company that has traditionally specialised in providing ‘on-pack’ format promotions with major consumer goods manufacturers, recently made a worldwide evaluation of manufacturers of packaging technology and equipment.
  • Sidel Bottle Switch mould changeover system
    The Bottle Switch is a quick format changeover system which is used to improve blow moulder flexibility by reducing the mould changeover time. The system provides the ability for faster product changeover times on the filler: less than 1 min to change a mould. This flexibility helps reduce machine downtime and therefore improves TCO. It is also a solution that helps users avoid investing in storage silos or intermediate palletisation.
  • mayr power transmission Roba-capping head components
    Due to the constant, impact-free slip torque, hysteresis capping heads are claimed to be better suited for sealing plastic bottles and non-returnable glass bottles than permanent magnet heads. The Roba-capping head components by mayr power transmission are based on the Roba-contitorque hysteresis clutch.
  • Asset filling automation range
    The Asset Packaging Machines four-head automatic filler for liquids (including particles and suspensions) and lotions is very easy to operate. It has a fill range from 5 mL to 5 L, is easy to adjust (fill volumes, nozzles heights) and the controls are clearly marked, making it user friendly and easy to understand.
  • Hot-fill bottles without vacuum absorption panels
    SIPA, a manufacturer of stretch blow-moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, can now produce hot-fill bottles that do not have vacuum absorption panels.
  • GS Italia volumetric food piston filling machinery
    GS Italia is a manufacturer of volumetric food piston filling machinery. Its volumetric piston fillers are specifically designed for fresh food manufacturers, for products ranging from liquids to viscous products such as paste, semi paste or semi-thick liquids such as bolognese sauces, filling both cold and hot products (to a max of 90°C).
  • Perfect Packaging FP096 flow wrapper
    The FP096 flow wrapper has the reel at the bottom and is used in the packaging of fragile, irregular or heavy products which need to be carried by the packaging material, such as pasta, seafood, cutlery, plastic bags and multipacks. The flow wrapper is capable of wrapping up to 220 packs/min.
  • SMI Pacifica Moulder-Filler-Capper
    The Moulder-Filler-Capper incorporates its own blow-moulding machine, generating savings on transport, handling, supervision, storage and consumables.
  • Fibre King Scrolls shelf-ready case packer
    Fibre King Scrolls can be used in case packing for diverting, turning and separating product.
  • Goglio G300 coffee packaging solution
    Goglio’s G300 coffee packaging solution is suitable for 250 g and 1 kg coffee bean packs.
  • Astepo Srl bag-in-box and aseptic filling technology
    Astepo Srl has been acquired by Alfa Laval. Astepo manufactures equipment for thermal food processing, especially aseptic food lines and bag-in-box machinery, and the company has a widespread customer base, predominately in Europe
  • Sidel Kohlox grease-free moulds
    Sidel has released Kohlox, a thermo composite material with a low co-efficient of friction, helping parts move freely without any lubrication.
  • Multivac FreshSafe microperforation system
    FreshSafe is a packaging concept in which microperforations are produced inline by laser technology on normal plastic films in packaging machines. Multivac offers its users the choice of creating the small perforations using needle rollers or by laser technology.
  • AFPM Masterfil liquid filling machines
    AFPM has re-introduced the range of Masterfil liquid filling machines. The range can now fill up to eight containers at a time either by volume or by the use of individual flow meters.
  • Proseal tray-sealing equipment
    While packing fresh produce into trays is not new, Proseal says that in recent years demand has shifted to top-sealed trays rather than the more traditional over-wrap film solution that was used in the past.
  • Krones Vinetta labeller
    The Krones Vinetta labeller was developed specifically for the needs of mid-tier bottlers. The machine is available in sizes rated at 4000 and 8000 containers an hour.
  • Carlo Migliavacca Triplex 240 volumetric piston action doser
    Carlo Migliavacca has released the Triplex 240 automatic volumetric piston action doser for mixed products with whole pieces, liquids and pastes which are to be distributed in glass, metallic or plastic containers.
  • Comarme Gem 520 semi-automatic taping machine
    The Comarme Gem 520 semi-automatic taping machine can be used to seal, with adhesive tape, the upper and lower parts of fixed-format boxes with manual adjustment. It is suitable for sealing fixed-format boxes and with the addition of two accessories becomes a complete packing station.
  • Packaging Automation Eclipse tray heat sealing range
    Packaging Automation has released the Eclipse TL6 Twin Lane high-speed tray heat sealing system which has been specifically designed for reliability and performance.
  • Superformer SF1 automatic in-line case erector
    Emrich Industries has the Superformer SF1 automatic in-line case erector available for rent. The SF1 machines erect RSC cases, fold the bottom flaps and close them with tape.
  • Perfect Packaging FP 200 horizontal wrapping machine
    Perfect Packaging has released the FP 200, an electronic continuous box motion horizontal wrapping machine.
  • Precisionpack 100% seal integrity for sugar-coated confectionery
    Precisionpack can now guarantee 100% seal integrity when packing sugar-coated confectionery. This is achievable through a custom-designed dust extractor that eliminates sugar dust being caught in the seal of the pack.
  • Krones MouldXpress Advanced mould-changing system
    Krones’ MouldXpress Advanced system downsizes the changeover time for moulds in the Contiform, improving the availability levels of the stretch blow-moulding machine.
  • SIPA Berchi filling machines
    SIPA Berchi, manufacturer of stretch blow-moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, has a range of beverage processing and filling machinery due to its acquisition of beverage filling and packaging company Berchi.
  • Multi-Fill MPFMP-60 semiautomatic filling machine upgrade
    Multi-Fill, specialist in the manufacture of semiautomatic and automatic volumetric fillers for the home meal replacement, convenience foods and food service industries, has upgraded its MPFMP-60 semiautomatic filling machine to include some features that were previously only available on their automatic models.
  • Leepack rotary vacuum fill-seal machine
    The Leepack RT-8BT-8VF rotary vacuum fill-seal machine has been designed for handling pre-made pouches. The machine operates by picking up an empty pouch which is stored in a magazine, transferring the pouch into grippers, opening the pouch, filling it with product, then transferring it into the chamber and then vacuuming the pouch. The machine then seals and cools the top seal, finally discharging the filled and vacuumed pouch.
  • Induction cap sealer
    The Enercon Industries Super Seal Touch induction cap sealer offers increased sealing speeds, a completely reengineered cap inspection system, an intuitively designed touch-screen interface, simplified set-up and operation, and a host of capabilities for internal monitoring and remote network communications.
  • Bagger
    The ADM-X240 bagging machine features a Panasonic PLC that offers high-end quality program control and investment security. The ADM-X240 is custom built as a standard bagger to ADM specification. The provisions made by ADM make this up-gradable from a standard model to a special-purpose machine for applications to include zipper interface, four-edge seal, valve application and more.
  • High-speed flow wrapper
    The FP095 is a full servo horizontal pillow-pack wrapper that produces pillow-pack style packs from a flat reel of heat-sealable wrapping material.
  • PET hotfill option
    With its NitroHotfill process, Krones AG is offering an alternative to conventional hotfill processes.
  • Contract VFFS packing
    Precisionpack has increased its production capacity with the arrival of its second vertical form, fill and seal machine from Bosch.
  • Aseptic filling of sensitive beverages
    Sidel’s Predis dry preform decontamination system, initially used for beverages distributed in the cold chain, can now also be used for products sold at ambient temperature.
  • PET stretch blow moulding machine
    PET stretch blow moulding machine manufacturer SIPA has released Sincro-Tribloc, which incorporates the blowing, labelling and filling/capping of PET containers.
  • Multi-head weigher and bagger
    The robust Primo Weigher is available in 10- and 14-head configurations and is designed for high-speed applications. The weigher has an open frame design and is equipped with a large 375 mm colour touch screen. It is easy to operate with a remotely mounted control panel and is easy to clean and maintain. Weigh and fill over 100 cycles per minute and be accurate to the gram.
  • Pallet-wrapping machine
    TechnoWrapp has released the ruggedly constructed, high-speed A800 and A800 4E automatic ring-wrapping machines for wrapping palletised loads with stretch film and a waterproof top sheet. The machines are particularly fast as they can wrap at speeds up to 130 pallets/h.
  • Basic bulk bag filler
    Flexicon has released a Basic Bulk Bag Filler that performs low-capacity filling operations at minimal cost and can be upgraded with performance enhancements including a material delivery system integrated with the user’s process equipment or bulk storage vessels.
  • PET hotfill
    With its NitroHotfill process, Krones AG, Neutraubling is offering a financially interesting alternative to conventional hotfill processes.
  • Horizontal flow wrapping machine
    The Tecno Pack FP020EVO horizontal flow wrapping machine offers a solution for clients requiring a well-featured and easy-to-use machine which is both robust and reliable as well as being suited to industrial use.
  • Safer automatic drum filling at Henkel
    A state-of-the-art fully automatic drum filling machine has increased filling safety standards and efficiencies at Henkel Technologies. The machine was designed and manufactured locally by Flex Pack to comply with Henkel’s new global safety standard.
  • Siat/Mallis end-of-line packaging equipment
    Siat/Mallis equipment is designed for end-of-line packaging machines consisting of carton sealers (tape and hot melt), pallet wrappers, carton erectors — both in semi and fully automatic models and other associated machinery.
  • Rotary pouch filling and closing machine
    The Leepack RP-8BT-Z pouch filling and sealing machine is an intermittent rotary machine with eight stations. It is designed for handling pre-made pouches such as flat and stand-up pouches (with/without zip). The machine is modular in design, with operating, adjusting and fault indication shown via a touch screen.
  • Beverage filler servicing
    HBM Packaging Technologies has appointed LWA Engineering as its contract service provider for the SBC range of filling machinery. SBC beverage filling machines are widely used in the wine industry throughout Australia and New Zealand with a local installed base of 30+ machines.
  • Automated packers
    The SMI range of automated shrinkwrap, tray and carton packers is suitable for those looking for a convenient line upgrade within the requirements of the 30% tax break in the government’s Stimulus Package.
  • Low-energy shrink-wrapping tunnel
    Ocme has released a low-energy, shrink-wrapping tunnel, designed to reduce the overall carbon footprint of its high-speed shrink-wrap equipment range of packaging machines.
  • Dust-free powder filling
    The Behn + Bates Maschinenfabrik Orbis has been developed for clean and efficient filling of powder into 10 to 25 kg bags. The units primarily address the needs of producers of milk powder, baking ingredients as well as any other food powders.
  • Specialist bagging systems
    Despite the availability of highly sophisticated silo logistics, bags continue playing an important role in the distribution of bulk goods. Especially for applications involving small batches or the packaging of demanding products, the manufacturers of food tend to rely on bags because of their flexible use. When it comes to selecting the appropriate bagging system, the properties of the products to be packaged need to be taken into account. Free-flowing products such as vitamin powder make other demands on the bagging technology than do heavy flowing and/or powdery and dusty products such as starch. It is for this reason Windmöller & Hölscher has released Topas and Opal, two different form-fill-seal packaging systems specially geared to these applications.
  • Wraparound case packer
    The fully automatic HMPS5000 wraparound case packer can be used to eliminate end-of-line labour constraints.
  • Thermoformers
    The FS series is a range of thermoformers characterised by the ability to adapt to all types of applications in the food-processing, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. The versatile lines can process flexible as well as rigid films, with or without protective atmosphere (MAP). The FS range, which comprises three models (FS 910, FS930 and FS 950), features a distinctive design that meets users’ needs for robustness, ergonomics, easy cleaning, hygiene and safety. Moreover, this range of thermoformers benefits from a quick-change tool system that enhances productivity.
  • Hot fillers
    In addition to the existing Veloce filler based on mechanical filling valve technology, Sidel is rounding out its offering with Veloce FM, a filler with an electronic flowmeter filling valve.
  • Carton closer
    The Doboy TSC-090-tri-seal carton closer seals and closes top-loaded tri-seal paperboard cartons and is suitable for applications in the food, bakery, pharmaceutical and frozen item markets.
  • VFFS packaging system
    The robag 3 ttx 320 vertical form fill and seal packaging system is a rotary double jaw (RDJ) that is claimed will double production rates.
  • Ultrasonic sealing for food and confectionary
    Bosch Packaging Technology has introduced ultrasonic sealing technology for vertical form, fill and seal machinery for use in food and confectionery packaging applications. Ultrasonic sealing is a method for joining thermoplastic materials together by emitting acoustic vibrations, creating a tight, strong seam for closures in doy-style stand-up pouches, gusseted and pillowbag packaging formats.
  • Propac Industrial hot-fill packaging system
    Propac Industrial has helped Ampac Flexibles to develop an integrated, liquid hot-fill packaging system for the North American market.
  • Automated pack grouping system
    For fast, reliable grouping of integral returnable packs, the Robobox pack grouping system provides a compactly dimensioned, flexible functional unit for pack distribution and turning, offering maximised scope for any variant of pack grouping. Since the grouping system has been designed to feature series-connected modules for three different output gradations, the concept can be optimally customised for any desired line speed, thus ensuring a high degree of flexibility in conjunction with the downstream, palletising system.
  • Semi-automatic cap tightening
    The Semi-Automatic Cap Tightening (AC-1) machine is air operated, fully torque adjustable and has a variety of chucks and attachments to suit just about every screw-top closure.
  • Auger upgrade program
    Australian Filling & Packaging Machines (AFPM) has introduced an auger filler upgrade program to minimise costs and maximise benefits.
  • VFFS
    The Propac Lite vertical form fill seal includes many features of Propac’s proven AV-xx series of machines, but in a simplified version built into a small footprint.
  • Just-in-time liquid packaging
    The RTCE series monoblocks by ABTechno of Italy integrate in one single machine all the functions required to package non-carbonated liquid products and beverages.
  • Bagmaker
    Ishida has launched the Atlas-122C and 112C, compact models of the existing Atlas high-speed snack foods bagmaker. These models have the capacity of the existing Atlas models in downsized compact flame, providing high-speed packaging with high seal integrity.
  • Fill solution for delicate foods
    Multi-Fill has recently sold a MPFSC-120-01 filling machine to a customer in the US who had a very delicate product to fill — jelly cubes. The requirement was for a filling machine that would retain the shape and size of their delicate product after it passed through the system. The jelly cubes are loaded into the low-level infeed hopper and a conveyor belt (with a special finger design) passes the product to the filling head. The food is then measured volumetrically and discharged into trays.
  • Integrated aseptic packaging line
    Tetra Pak iLine is a high-performance aseptic carton packaging solution that takes line integration and automation technology to a new level due to its process control and information management system.
  • Rotary vacuum fill-seal machine
    The RT-8BT-8VF from Leepack is a rotary vacuum fill-seal machine that is designed for handling pre-made pouches.
  • Sealed jellied eels
    FR Bradley Ltd has purchased a Packaging Automation tray sealer to cater for a huge increase in demand for its jellied eels.
  • Tray sealing machines
    G Mondini has launched the EVO tray sealer. With the Evolution range as its design base, the EVO has a smaller footprint so manufacturers can use their factory space more efficiently.
  • Automatic inserter technology
    tna has unveiled an automatic inserter, designed to place singular 3D objects into the company’s robag 3 vertical form, fill and seal packaging equipment, eliminating missed inserts and manual labour.
  • Blow moulders
    Sipa of Italy has appointed HBM Plastics Technologies as its sales and service partner in Australia and New Zealand for its range of PET bottle stretch blow moulding machines.
  • Cup filler
    German packaging machine specialist Oystar Gasti is entering the modular age with Combiseptic 81 for filling premade cups being extended to accommodate additional servo-driven dosers, sterilisation units and sealing stations.
  • Continuous melters
    PTL has developed an effective range of continuous melters that have been designed to melt chocolate, compound, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, butter and various other fats that are currently used within the chocolate, biscuit, snack and dairy industries.
  • VVF packaging system
    The robag3 ttx, also known as the the 'twin configuration', combines two VFFS machines in a compact footprint, lowers utility costs and waste while providing high-performance packaging.
  • Hot fill systems
    SBC Bottling and Canning S.p.a. of Italy has developed a Unique Hot Fill Technology, which is available via HBM Packaging Technologies. The equipment is specifically designed for products such as juices, isotonics and sport drinks, teas and soups.
  • Gentle packaging solutions
    The robag 3 from tna is a complete accumulation, distribution and packaging system especially designed for the fresh produce market.
  • Form fill seal and sleeve
    The Polyflex 8/48 (12/48) from Oystar Hassia claims a reduction in packaging material costs by comparison with conventional packaging processes. The inline sleeve applicator shortens processing cycles, minimising personnel costs, and the high-precision multi-die-cutting tool produces less waste
  • Feeder
    The latest feeder from Vibration Systems & Solutions claims to give the best possible accuracy when filling small containers.
  • Shrink wrappers
    SMI Pacifica 20 series shrink wrappers are designed for volumes of up to 20 packs/min. The systems offer the reliability, smooth running, accuracy and intuitive control of earlier, larger SMI systems.
  • UNIVERSAL top load case packer for difficult-to-handle products
    Goodman Packaging Equipment from Chicago, USA is one the global leaders for top load case packing machinery.
  • Rotary fillers
    Hema designs and manufactures filling systems for complex homogeneous and/or chunky liquid food products such as dairy, sauces, dressings, edible oils, meat, juice, honey and mustards.
  • Case packer/erector
    Quin Systems and Endoline have announced the availability of a compact case packing and erecting machine, capable of handling 100 picks and 20 cases/min.
  • Thermoform machines
    Multivac is introducing a range of thermoform machines with an extensive package of innovations. For example, a completely new basic design which simplifies and accelerates the cleaning process - not only for the visible component groups, but also for the internal machinery. Numerous constructive developments and new functions enable a further increase of machine performance, ergonomics and economy. The first model of the range, the high-performance R 535, is available.
  • Semi-automatic shrink wrapper
    Clear Pack has released the Model: LST 50 Super semi-automatic shrink wrapper, a machine consisting of an L sealer and shrink tunnel in a single frame.
  • Bottling soft drinks in PET
    The KHS Innofill DRV is a filling system especially developed for the filling of soft drinks in PET bottles. Several versions of the Innofill DRV are available that are entirely oriented towards the product range to be filled by each beverage operation. From the 0.1 L PET bottle up to the 5 L size, this filler is capable of processing all bottle sizes and shapes. The maximum filling capacity of the Innofill DRV is 80,000 bottles/h.
  • Dimensioning unit
    Cargoscan is a versatile solution for precise, static or in-motion measuring of various objects and shapes.
  • Induction sealer
    Enercon's Super Seal Jr offers a combination of sealing capability, portability and production flexibility from a small footprint. At 76 x 210 x 267 mm it seals everything from the smallest closures to 120 mm wide-mouth containers.
  • Filler for ready meals and prepared salads
    The MPFMP-060 semi-automatic pocket filler dispenses clean, accurate portions of a wide range of difficult-to-fill products, such as cooked rice or pastas, cut vegetables and fruit, prepared salads, cereal, seafood and shredded meats into a variety of containers including trays, cups, plates, jars and pouches.
  • Vertical form, fill and seal packaging systems
    tna has introduced the robag3 high-performance vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system. The robag VVFS system has a high fill rate, good film efficiency and low wastage.
  • Wine carry pack
    Amcor has released six-bottle wine carton packaging.
  • Bag-in-box for beer
    Working in partnership with Bavarian brewer Ankerbrä, from Nördlingen, Rapak has pioneered a bag-in-box system for the beer market. The technology, which is suitable for all types of beers, offers a low-cost alternative to the traditional keg and is especially beneficial for export.
  • Capping machine
    The Capson CH-1000 series is a fully automatic capping machine which unscrambles and applies plastic or metal caps to glass, plastic or metal containers. It is built in two configurations: indexed starwheel or inline.
  • Low-cost filler for ready meals and prepared salads
    Multi-Fill of Utah USA specialise in the manufacture of semi-automatic and automatic volumetric fillers for the home meal replacement and convenience foods industries and are represented in Oceania by HBM Packaging Technologies.
  • Distributions systems
    TNA has introduced ROFLO, a distribution system which claims to push product breakage and flavour loss to all-time lows.
  • High-speed shrink-wrap machines
    The Powersleeve Evolution 4 high-speed shrink-wrap machines implement a floating sheath opening, rotary synchronised multi-blade graduated cutting, transfer of the sleeve by ejection and pre-positioning of the packaging by scrolling (simple, double, turned over or not).
  • End-of-line packaging equipment
    A+F Automation, based in Northern Germany, is in the field of specialised machinery for complete end-of-line 'primary packaging' including shelf ready applications, for the dairy, beverage and food industries.
  • Shrink sleeve applicator
    Benco Pack has developed an integrated Form-Fill-Seal sleeve label application that has been fully approved by the European Patent Office (European Patent Nr. 1587736).
  • High-speed 100 cpm case packers
    OCME Srl and HBM Packaging Technologies have released a series of Altair Wraparound Case Packers which can reach speeds of up to 100 cartons per minute.
  • Filling system from Multi-Fill
    Multi-Fill Inc, manufacturers of volumetric fillers for the home meal replacement industry, has recently redesigned its MPFSC 120-01 automatic filling machine to better suit the needs of this fast-growing market.
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  • Krones’ sustainability strategy boosted by confirmed enviro certification
    The certification body of the German technical inspectorate TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH has tested Krones’ Hydronomic water treatment system at the Einbecker Brauhaus brewery in Einbeck and certified its compliance with the requirements of the enviro management system. The independent certification is now on file for the water treatment system from Krones.
  • Packaging prize for PET heating technology
    When the Brau Beviale 2011 opened its doors in Nuremberg on 9 November 2011, the German Packaging Institute awarded Krones the German Packaging Prize as an accolade for the firm‘s microwave heating technology incorporated in its stretch blow-moulding machines.
  • Multiple awards for Constar’s DiamondClear
    There is great news for Constar and its customer, ConAgra. A PET bottle with Constar’s DiamondClear oxygen scavenging material created for Hunt’s Ketchup has been recognised by the Institute of Packaging Professionals as the top sustainable package for 2007. In addition to winning the 3M Sustainable Packaging Award, the Hunt’s Ketchup PET with DiamondClear also won the Ameristar Food Category Award.
  • Tetra Pak invests in dairy and beverage
    Tetra Pak has announced plans to invest AU$99 million in a state-of-the-art packaging material manufacturing plant in Hohhot, China to support the country’s growing dairy and beverage industry.
  • Amcor appoints head of sales and marketing for Australasia group
    Michael Todd has been appointed to the role of group general manager sales and marketing for Amcor Australasia.
  • Benefits of bulk aseptic packaging recognised
    Philip E Nelson, president of the Institute of Food Technologists in 2002 and food science professor at Purdue University, has been recognised as the 2007 recipient of the World Food Prize.
  • New directors elected
    The Australian Packaging Machinery Association (APMA) has elected two new directors following two retirements.
  • Upgraded boxing services in Australia's north
    Amcor has announced it will invest $10 million to upgrade the corrugated box plant in Townsville, increasing their delivery capability to customers in north and central Queensland and the Northern Territory.
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  • Capper machines installed at healthcare plant
    Kompass Milan has successfully installed three of its PF 6-head capper machines for plastic pre-threaded and plastic pressure caps at the Sydney plant of Sanofi Aventis, a specialist in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products and vaccines.
  • Bakery installs complete packaging system
    For over 20 years Bakery Du Jour has established itself as one of the highest quality patisseries of French pastries and breads in Australia. Proudly Australian owned and family operated, the bakery supplies its unique and innovative range of frozen, uncooked, par-baked and frozen-baked products to cold stores and distributors nationally.
  • Fillers for oil production line
    Carapelli is one of Italy’s leading suppliers of edible oils and its Extra Virgin Olive Oil is exported globally. The company chose the OCME Libra R5 30 P125 automatic rotary weight filler for its new vegetable oil production line.
  • Aseptic form-fill-seal machine chosen for butter
    Benco Pack SpA of Italy has been chosen by Agral, a Belgium butter manufacturing company, to supply an aseptic form-fill-seal machine for its range of 8 to 10 g rectangle cup mini-portion butter products.
  • Packaging machine extends shelf life of soup
    The BencoPack aseptic form-fill-seal machine has been used to extend the shelf life of packaged soup for Korean food company, Pulmuone.
  • Lightweight PET bottles for edible oil
    SIPA Berchi of Veneto, Italy, manufacturer of stretch blow moulding machines for the production of PET bottles, has successfully installed a SIPA SincroBloc system for the Cargill Company in Spain which produces and packages edible oils. The machine will create lightweight PET bottles for its oil products brands such as Primadonna.
  • Coffee manufacturer doubles productivity with VFFS baggers
    US coffee manufacturer Apfells Fine Coffees has been able to boost productivity, improve set-up times and reduce its environmental impact with the installation of the tna robag vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) baggers. The systems, which bag coffee, cocoa and a range of other powders, have been integrated into Apfells’ existing production process to deliver high performance at low maintenance.
  • Packaging machinery chosen for distillery
    Ocme, from Parma, Italy, has successfully installed OCME Altair and OCME Orion packaging machinery for the William Grant distillery in Scotland.
  • Ultrasonic sealing on open-frame sealing system
    The IlaPak Vegatronic VT2000 OF is a vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machine with an open-frame design which allows for ease of set up, maintenance and cleaning. The open-frame concept provides a high standard of hygiene, sanitation facilities, accessibility and ease of unrestricted monitoring of operations. It is suitable for a range of different bag styles.
  • Hot fill technology for drinks
    The Colombian beverage group Postobón is using a NitroHotfill process for its drink bottling. The process injects nitrogen into the filled bottles shortly before they are capped - an alternative to the conventional hotfill concept. The Krones PET line featuring NitroHotfill technology was commissioned in May 2010.
  • Packaging machinery chosen for brewery
    OCME has completed the installation and commissioning of its Vega and Altair packaging machines for the Bluetongue Brewery that was recently opened in Warnervale, approximately 95 km north of Sydney.
  • Sealing technology to reduce film packaging
    International Food Partners Ltd (IFP) has released a sealing technology for flexible packaging that is claimed to be able to save food manufacturers thousands of tonnes of film per year, while also improving seal integrity.
  • Biscuit packaging made easier
    Gourmet biscuits are in increasing demand in various sectors of the consumer market, from airlines to health food shops to the regular supermarket outlets. With this increase comes the requirement to handle the biscuits in the most efficient manner, avoiding damage and reducing the manual handling in meeting with attractive packaging parameters.
  • Creative choice for ready meals
    Ready meals manufacturer Creative Cuisine is benefiting from the speed, reliability and convenience of the GT0 tray sealer supplied by tray-sealing specialist Proseal Australia.
  • Seafood exports are in the can
    An Australian seafood processor has turned to cans to expand its operation and avoid the complexities involved with live exports.
  • Packaging lines for pizzas
    Ilapak has installed a fully automatic line for packing of mini pizzas for Papalina. It delivers complete, multi-lane, automatic packaging lines for a distribution system.
  • Lids provided for Shotbox
    Chadwicks has created a variety of lids for Bacchus’s ready-to-drink liqueur shot party pack, Shotbox.
  • Aseptic form fill seal for Nestlé China’s mini milk portions
    Nestlé China has chosen Benco Pack to supply an aseptic form-fill-seal machine for its new range of UHT milk cream mini portions.
  • Induction sealer helps Catania-Spagna go green
    Catania-Spagna packages and processes cooking oils ranging from vegetable to fine olive oil, servicing the retail, restaurant, bulk and export food industry. It operates four packaging lines to keep up with demand, two of which rely on induction sealing technology.
  • VFFS packaging machine for WA bakery
    A vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging machine was recently commissioned for Noonans Bakery in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale. Accuweigh’s VFFS machine is being used for packaging soup mixes and croutons and is proving to be considerably faster than the previous packaging equipment installed at the factory.
  • Powder filler helps clean up
    Eco Tech, manufacturer of ecologically sound cleaning products, has installed its third AFPM Powder Filler in three years.
  • Safeguarding NestlĂ© coffee capsules
    The market for individual coffee portions is booming. According to a report by the German Coffee Association, the share of overall coffee consumption made up by individual portions has increased tenfold in the last five years.
  • Integrated packaging line for Heinz
    A G Mondini $2m microwaveable cup filling line has recently been installed at Heinz Australia’s NSW facility.
  • Platter solution
    After extensive research into the food tray sealing market, and considering equipment from seven other multinational companies, Packaging Automation's PA182 MAP-F machine was chosen by Eco Smart Technologies, based in New South Wales
  • Spherical gum pack and sleeve
    Sleever International has provided a labelling answer for a new Cadbury chewing gum
  • Multipacks for brewery
    A Krones machine has been producing multipacks at the Stiegl Brewery in Salzburg, Austria. Master Brewer Christian Pöpperl is fully satisfied with the commissioning and function of his Solidpac packer
  • Gas milk packaging solution
    An Asia-Pacific contract milk packaging operation has demonstrated the benefits of on-site nitrogen generation by replacing up to 10 gas cylinders a day
  • Drinking pouch for dogs
    Wetbone Company has launched water in a flexible drinking pouch package for dogs on the go. The dog bone-shaped pouch features two compartments with a reservoir for the purified, vitamin-enriched water at the bottom and a drinking bowl at the top
  • Packing truss tomatoes
    Two automated packing lines being purpose-built in the Netherlands for deVineRipe's 8.2 hectare truss tomato facility in South Australia will incorporate the first technology of its kind used in glasshouse production in Australia
  • Shelf impact after a month at sea
    UK-based Ashbury Confectionery recently gave UK converter Printing and Packaging Ltd the delicate task to design a chocolate pack with shelf impact for a new business with a retailer in Australia
  • Marks & Spencer saves on salad pack
    In the UK a Waste & Resources Action Program (WRAP) funded project is trialing an innovative way to seal flexible film bags and pouches, which is claimed to save at least 10% of the packaging material used on those products
  • Hire tray sealing line helps capture seasonal barbecue meats market
    The commercial advantages of hiring top-line packaging equipment to meet seasonal peaks have been endorsed by one UK food producer using Packaging Automation Ltd tray sealers
  • Packing cherries
    Since October 2006, the Unimark 5200 wax coder has been used for every one of the 200,000 cartons (approx) that are packed at the Cherry King specialist cherry packing plant in the Western Riverina city of Griffith
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