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  • Free sheep!
    Flock to the What's New in Food Technology & Manufacturing stand - 715 - at AUSPACK PLUS 2013 and collect your free sheep!
  • 3 steps to successful lightweighting of PET bottle production
    George Wolfe, Agr’s Chief Technical Officer, delivered a presentation on successful lightweighting of PET bottle production at the Packaging Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in February.
  • Shelf friendly packaging - is there a problem here?
    While shelf friendly packaging (SFP) has been part of the Australian retail landscape for nearly 10 years, it is a process and a function that few understand.
  • Measuring the migration of ink in packaging
    A Food Standards Agency UK research study, contracted by Pira International during November 2008 to April 2011, has developed screening tests for visible and non-visible set-off. The project developed a scanner for measuring the total surface area of patches of visible set-off on the food contact surface of packaging, and exposure techniques and analytical methods which allowed the measurement of individual ink components on the food contact surface of packaging. The extent of migration of these ink components from packaging into food was also quantified.
  • Processing and filling technology for liquid-food beverages
    BIG (Bottling Investment Group), the production firm of The Coca-Cola Company, has gained a foothold in Malaysia with a greenfield facility serving as a showcase for bottlers in the entire region. The plant was designed to meet the needs of Coca-Cola’s move into the liquid-food beverage market. The plant has a number of sustainability features and innovations including the twin-flow filler in monobloc design from Krones, with separate pre-dosing of pulp and subsequent filling of juice on a PET hotfill line.
  • 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)
  • Active packaging
    The way in which active and smart packaging can secure the quality and freshness of products is a highly topical issue for both the food processing and packaging industries
  • UHT milk in PET - Milk with a 90 day refrigerated shelf life
    Centrale del Latte di Brescia (Italy) sterilises its products by directly injecting steam at 148°C. Steam injection provides quality advantages, explains Technical Director Paolo Bonometti
  • Layer picking bears fruit
    The drive by retailers for smaller, more frequent deliveries is forcing suppliers to re-evaluate how they deliver goods to major retailers' distribution centres
  • Alternative to canning
    Tetra Pak technology has made it possible to create a paper-based packaging material that is rugged enough to withstand the high temperatures of retorting
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  • Sonoco Aergo 6E electric heat sealing machine
    A fully electronic rotary machine, the Aergo 6E is equipped with one heat seal station, one eject station (both standard) and two additional open load stations that can be used to accommodate up to two feeders for versatile package styles.
  • RP-8TZ Rotary Filling and Sealing machine
    The RP-8TZ is suitable for packaging loose produce such as cereals, muesli, coffee and dried fruits into pre-made bags and pouches, both with and without a zip.
  • AirPouch void-fill and protective packaging systems and materials
    AirPouch systems deliver on-demand, inflatable air pillows, bubbles and tubes used for void-fill, protective wrapping, blocking, bracing and packing applications.
  • Automated Packaging Systems bag packaging systems
    Automated Packaging Systems has introduced several bag packaging systems, including the Autobag AB 180 Print-n-Pack and the Pacesetter PS 125 OneStep.
  • MAER SB5 Series blown extrusion bottle machinery range
    MAER has restyled its TC-10-8-8 range of machinery. The range, now renamed the SB5 Series, is suitable for the production of plastic bottles made by blown extrusion for use with foodstuffs such as milk and dairy products.
  • Multivac C 800 vacuum chamber machine
    Multivac has introduced its C 800 vacuum chamber machine, which is equipped with a 1.4 m wide chamber. This makes it suitable for long food products such as cylindrical sausages and whole fish.
  • Eltete paper pallet production line
    The third generation of Paper Roll-to-Paper Pallet and automatic paper pallet assembly (APPA) technology is compact and can fit into relatively small production units. One worker can run the APPA pallet factory on their own.
  • Romaco Macofar LF 200 FD and FS high-speed liquid filling machines
    Romaco has extended its Macofar LF 200 product family with two models for filling liquids into glass and plastic bottles at high speeds. The Macofar LF 200 FD and LF 200 FS series were developed for bottling pharmaceutical liquids.
  • OCME Altair Wrap Around Case Packer
    OCME’s Altair Wrap Around Case Packers are custom designed and can pack a variety of container sizes and shapes with speeds ranging from 30 to 100 cases per minute.
  • Aesus shrink sleeve and tamper-evident banding applicator range
    Shrink sleeve and tamper-evident banding applicator producer Aesus has a full range of systems for production outputs of low, medium and high speeds.
  • Esko processing and packaging turnkey solutions
    Esko Australia has available a range of processing and packaging turnkey solutions.
  • SidePouch FAS SPrint Revolution Bagging System
    MPI Australia and Automated Packaging Systems have introduced the SidePouch FAS SPrint Revolution Bagging System. The system presents a conveyor of pre-opened bags that are ready for immediate loading from a 1.5 m wide workspace.
  • SpeedStar applicator heads
    SpeedStar applicator heads have short switching cycles combined with a high wear resistance, enabling numerous applications in fast processes where small and precise dots of adhesive are required.
  • Emrich packaging machinery range
    Emrich will present several trends in packaging, particularly for the bakery, dairy and fresh produce industries. These include re-closable cheese packs and a machine that fills and seals pots of yoghurt.
  • Perfect Packaging FV025 Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine
    Perfect Packaging has introduced the FV025 Vertical Form Fill & Seal Machine, which forms the vertical pack via the forming tube, allowing for pillow packs and side gusset packs to be shaped.
  • Paksmart PC40 Carton Machine and PF400 high-speed friction feeder
    The Paksmart PC40 Carton Machine will be on display at AUSPACK PLUS 2013. The cartoner erects a folded carton, loads the product and seals the carton closed at up to 40 cartons per minute.
  • Smipack FP500HS side seal shrink wrapping system
    The Smipack FP500HS fully automatic, high-speed, side seal shrink wrapping system is capable of wrapping more than 100 packs/min. It is suitable for long items where traditional L-Bar systems cannot be used.
  • Tetra Pak packaging solutions portfolio
    Tetra Pak has announced three additions to its packaging solutions portfolio: Tetra Evero Aseptic One-Step Opening (OSO); TBA/19 Retrofitability Kit for Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 and 250 Edge; and the Tetra Pak A3/Speed filling machine for Tetra Prisma Aseptic for portion packs.
  • Perfect Packaging RP-8T Rotary Filling & Sealing Machine for beverage pouches
    Perfect Packaging has introduced the RP-8T Rotary Filling & Sealing Machine for packaging alcoholic beverages into premade pouches.
  • Maer WM500 TC 10 rotary cutting machine for large-mouth PET containers
    Maer has released the WM500 TC 10 rotary cutting machine for the high-speed , low-cost production of PET large-mouth containers for products such as mayonnaise and sauces.
  • TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine
    The TechnoWrapp B300 Stretch Wrapping Machine has an arm with a patented ring guide that rotates around the load at 45 rpm, wrapping 130 pallets/h with 10 wraps for each pallet.
  • Exair 54″ Super Ion Air Knife
    Exair’s 54″ Super Ion Air Knife neutralises static electricity while blowing away dust and particulates from printed surfaces, paper, plastics and three-dimensional shapes.
  • AND&OR Fully Automatic Linear Neck & Lateral Handle Applicators
    The AND&OR Fully Automatic Linear Neck & Lateral Handle Applicators orientate and insert polyethylene (PE) handles on empty PET bottles.
  • Cermex FlexiCase multifunction top-loading case packer
    Cermex has expanded its product range to include the personal and home care markets with the Flexicase multifunction top-loading case packer, which forms, loads and seals.
  • Volumetric filler upgrade options for multi-fill machines
    Multi-Fill has released a number of upgrade options for its MPFSC-120 and MPFSH-75 model filling machines, including the post dump hopper and a filling head redesign that aids cleaning.
  • Niverplast automatic camera counting packaging line
    Niverplast has released a YouTube video of its automatic camera counting packaging line in action.
  • Zip-Pak Vector resealable matrix for flexible packaging
    The Zip-Pak Vector resealable matrix closes securely, without exact alignment of opposing segments, to provide an airtight seal. It has been designed for integration into existing flexible packaging lines.
  • MOSCA Stainless Steel Automatic Strapping Machines
    MOSCA’s Stainless Steel Automatic Strapping machines use ultrasonic sealing technology that allows immediate use of machine on start-up, gives high seal strength and increases strapping speed by up to 50%.
  • Tetra Pak Bulkpak Heat Sealers for bulk bags or bins
    Bulkpak Heat Sealers from Tetra Pak are designed for all bulk bags or bins with a barrier liner suitable for heat sealing. The sealers are said to give a perfect seal regardless of the film thickness variations.
  • Result Packaging reseal, reclose and easy-open packaging systems
    Result Packaging can add either a reseal, reclose or easy-open feature to users’ packaging materials between the packaging printing and filling stage, or add application technology to existing filling or forming machinery.
  • Bradman Lake Group DRT robotic top loader
    The Bradman Lake Group will showcase its updated version of the DRT robotic yop loader at PackExpo in Chicago. The top loader features a dual race track (DRT) that can produce either flat pack or edge collations.
  • Mondo & Scaglione monoblock for erecting and closing bag-in-box cases
    The Mondo & Scaglione monoblock has been designed to enable the erection of a bag-in-box case, which has short lower flaps, then for the box to be filled and finally closed with hot melt glue.
  • tna robagFXIS 3ci series VFFS machine for polyethylene packaging
    tna is releasing the tna robagFXIS 3ci series vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machine for polyethylene (PE) packaging.
  • Penta 2200 vertical form, fill and seal machine
    Accolade Packaging is showing the Penta 2200 vertical form, fill and seal machine for the first time in New Zealand at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
  • Reactive Engineering Flow vertical bagging machine
    Reactive Engineering NZ will exhibit its Flow fully sanitary stainless steel high-speed vertical bagging machine at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
  • tna robag 3ci vertical form fill seal bagger
    Packaging solutions supplier tna will introduce its new high-performance VFFS (vertical form fill seal) bagger at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
  • Chadwicks Sleeves launches braille shrink sleeve
    Chadwicks Sleeves has launched a shrink sleeve incorporating braille, offering brands the opportunity to improve shelf appeal and reduce costs while adhering to European legislation for medical products.
  • Multivac automatic tray sealer
    Multivac has optimised the performance of its automatic tray-sealer models. It is equipping its automatic tray- sealer models, the T 700, T 800 and T 850, with dies which have greater lengths and widths. This results in increasing the performance of these tray sealers in relation to the number of packs per cycle.
  • Krones’ FlexiFruit pre-dosing system
    The FlexiFruit pre-dosing system is part of an holistic system from Krones that is able to offer a seamless concept covering both process and filling technologies for producing and bottling beverages that contain fruit chunks and fruit fibres.
  • SIPA SFL WM linear blow moulder for wide-mouth PET containers
    SIPA has released a two-stage SFL WM linear blow moulder designed for wide-mouth bottles and containers up to 10 L capacity. The blow moulder is available in two configurations: the SFL WM Fast and the SFL WM Flex.
  • Cermex honeycombed pack collating system
    Cermex has developed a solution for collating products on its shrink wrappers, in order to create honeycombed packs. The company claims that staggered bottle configurations may improve packaging stability. A variety of pack shapes are possible with the system.
  • GT1V tray sealer for full vacuum trays
    Proseal has extended its range of tray sealers with the GT1V, a high-speed model offering a full vacuum system. While all existing Proseal models are capable of delivering gas flushing for MAP applications, the GT1V has been specifically developed for products such as meat and poultry where residual gas levels need to be less than 1%.
  • ALPS NexGen Rotary Leak Inspection Systems
    The NexGen Rotary Leak Inspection System from US company ALPS (Air Logic Power Systems) is suitable for plastic bottle blow moulding, metal container, composite container and dispensing closure manufacturing companies.
  • Contiform 3 stretch blow moulding machine
    The Contiform 3 is the latest generation of Krones’ stretch blow-moulding machine series. The blow-moulding module has been entirely revamped. The linear oven of the Contiform S/H series has been design-enhanced and optimised in regard to its energy consumption.
  • Bosch SPC and TFC liquid food filling machines
    Bosch Packaging Technology has released two products for liquid food filling: the Sure Pouch clean-fill (SPC) machine and a thermoforming clean-fill (TFC) machine.
  • PerfoTec PT-100 laser perforating system for modified atmosphere packaging
    The PerfoTec PT-100 Laser is a perforating system that adjusts the number of laser perforations per package according to feedback from testing product in a respiration meter. In this way, variations can be made to the perforations to meet the specific respiration requirements of individual fresh products to be packaged, making this system particularly suitable for modified atmosphere packages.
  • CoMac can and bottle filling machine
    CoMac has developed low-speed can and glass bottle fillers, designed specifically for the expanding craft/boutique beer market. The fillers are capable of low outputs but with a high level of technology, resulting in good productivity and efficiency.
  • tna robag 3ci bagger
    tna has introduced the latest version of its high-performance vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagging - the tna robag 3ci bagger now provides up to a 30% improvement in performance in both output and reduction in rejects.
  • Benco Pack FFS Packline form fill seal machine
    Benco Pack has updated its FFS Packline machine with an integrated sleeve applicator (ISA) capable of producing thermoformed containers from 250 to 500 gm.
  • SIPA tool-free, quick mould changeover system
    SIPA has launched its tool-free, quick mould changeover system. Designed for its SFR Rotary blow moulding range of machinery, the system reduces the time required to change from one bottle format to another, with a tangible decrease in the machine downtime. The system is available as an option for all models of the range of SFR EVO, from six to 24 blowing cavities.
  • Mastefil liquid fillers
    The new models in the Mastefil range of liquid fillers are claimed to provide many advantages over standard piston fillers.
  • Bosch TFC clean-fill thermoforming machine
    The TFC clean-fill thermoforming machine is an addition to the Bosch portfolio of forming and filling technologies.
  • Witt KM-Flow gas mixer with digital MFCs
    Witt’s KM-Flow is a gas mixer with digital mass flow controllers (MFC) for packaging using a protective atmosphere in the food industry.
  • Cognex DataMan 300 series code reader
    The Cognex DataMan 300 series of readers was developed to handle the difficult-to-read direct part mark (DPM) codes as well as provide high read rates for challenging 1-D barcodes and 2-D Data Matrix codes.
  • tna robag 3ci vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger
    The tna robag 3ci vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger is an upgrade on the existing model. The new bagger has improved speed and precision, with other features to maximise plant productivity and waste reduction.
  • Sweed CL200 cut-to-length plastic strap dispenser
    The Sweed CL200 cut-to-length plastic strap dispenser is available from Australian Warehouse Solutions (AWS).
  • 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.
  • Perfect Packaging Econocaser horizontal casepacker
    The Econocaser is a horizontal casepacker that is designed to handle a variety of case styles. Its solid construction accommodates corrugated and folding board materials including full flap, economy flap and butting end flap case constructions.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Cap sealer interface
    Enercon's microprocessor controlled interface for the Super Seal Deluxe and Super Seal Max controls, monitors and displays all critical performance, inspection and operational criteria for cap sealing, inspection and Enercon's e-jector rejection system.
  • Adhesive melter
    DuraBlue 50 adhesive melters claim to deliver simplicity, reliability, durability and performance to product assembly, packaging and paperboard converting operations.
  • ESL milk packaging
    The Sidel FMm (flowmeter milk) system is dedicated to filling milk, LDP and sensitive products for both pasteurised and ESL applications. By respecting the stringent requirements for ESL products, Sidel guarantees maximum safety up to 90 days in cold chain distribution.
  • Vertical and horizontal case packers
    Mondo & Scaglione of Canelli, Italy, present their upgraded Case Packing Machine which can package wine bottles using the traditional vertical system, or horizontally, with the automatic introduction of a cardboard divider.
  • Complete ready-meal packaging lines
    The Sealpac 800 line is suitable for the packaging of fresh or deep-frozen ready-to-serve meals. The automatic, flexibly adjustable tray stacker SP-DA-2 ensures improved productivity and hygiene. In addition, the trays can be changed easily without additional adjustment and alignment work, permitting the use of challenging tray shapes, which can be easily changed.
  • 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.
  • Filling system for ready meals
    As food companies are demanding more flexibility and reliability from their packaging lines, modular equipment designs, space efficiency, ease of cleaning, and the ability to handle multiple package sizes and products have become key considerations when selecting packaging equipment.
  • 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.
  • Form/fill/seal pouch machine
    The Adjustable Pouch King continuous motion horizontal form/fill/seal machine provides speed, efficiency and now flexibility of pouch size.
  • Bulk bag filling systems
    The range of Bulkafil FIBC filling machines is tailored to suit clients' specific needs, offering efficiency and reliability, and utilising just one operator, from a single side platform.
  • Powder filler
    Amtec has released the Powderpak D480R powder filler designed around the ability to pack powdered product at a rate of up to 480 x 25 kg bags per hour into either multiwall sacks or plastic/poly bags.
  • All-round packaging
    To meet the multifaceted requirements for flexible packaging versatility, Krones AG is now, with Modulpac, offering a concept providing options for all-round packaging.
  • 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.
  • Cost-effective alternative to metal cans
    Graham Engineering Corporation of York, PA, USA has designed an innovative solution for the production of blow-moulded wide mouth plastic containers with barrier properties.
  • 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.
  • Resealable pouches
    Propac Industrial and Zip-Pak have introduced the first Australian-made Zip-Pak slider system.
  • 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.
  • Stand up pouch filler
    The Propac Doy style stand-up pouch option is designed for an AV-2.2 vertical form fill seal machine.
  • Dairy tub packing
    The Pack Line PXG tub filling and sealing machine and the PDP-1 pouch and bag fillers are both designed to economically, swiftly and cleanly handle a range of moist products and liquids including dairy products.
  • 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.
  • Tray denester
    The JKT Speed Disp tray denester is specially developed to handle closely stacked trays in a variety of shapes at high speeds of to 120 trays p/minute depending on the tray design. Available for full wash down/high care factories, the compact Speed Disp can be provided as a stand alone a machine on a stainless steel stand, or it can be fully integrated into many different types of filling, lid sealing and flowrapping machines.
  • 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.
  • VFFS machinery display at FoodPro
    Australian vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machinery manufacturer Propac Industrial Pty Ltd will be exhibiting a number of its super flexible VFFS machines at FoodPro 2005. The exhibit will include a Hot Fill machine and an AV-2.2-Ultra.
  • 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.
  • Entry level horizontal cartoner
    RA Jones & Co Inc has launched the Legend Series L200 (entry level) horizontal cartoner, which is available as 'HL' (hand load) or alternatively with Auto product load systems.
  • Distributions systems
    TNA has introduced ROFLO, a distribution system which claims to push product breakage and flavour loss to all-time lows.
  • Cardboard sleever
    Pack Service offers a range of equipment for the automatic packaging of individual containers and multi-packs, specialising in cardboard sleevers, cartoners and overpackers, particularly for the dairy sector.
  • 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).
  • High-speed wraparound machine
    The Krones Wrapapac wraparound machine has an output of up to 80 cycles a minute. To ensure enhanced operational dependability, the redesigned Wrapapac WT dispenses with what in most cases used to be mechanically synchronised drive units. Where one central motor used to transmit the power via chains and gearwheels, decentralised servomotors are now being used. Service and operator sides have also been kept rigorously separate. There are no more drives at all on the operator's side. A higher construction for the machine frame improves access for the operator. Design enhancements render the changeover process from one pack to another more reliable, faster and accurately reproducible.
  • Tray denester with pre-padding system
    By modifying the successful Intermittent pick and place unit from MGS Machine Corporation, (shown in the picture); Packaging Automation Pty Ltd has been able to deliver a system that places soaker pads inside food grade trays, on demand, in a fresh meat environment.
  • Mexican Express hots up food packaging line
    The addition of a new product to its range of specialist Mexican cuisine triggered a need for Adelaide-based manufacturer, Mexican Express to upgrade ('hot up') its labelling line to a fully automated process.
  • Filling system
    The MPF (multi-purpose filler) deposits products such as: cooked pastas (short and long goods), cooked/IQF rice, couscous/tabouleh, various fruits and vegetables, refrigerated salads, and others, into many types of containers (trays, plates, cups, bowls, cans, bags, jars, etc) at speeds from 20 up to 120 containers a minute.
  • Can filling and sealing
    FMC FoodTech has introduced the TwinTec that integrates filling and seaming in one machine providing short, gentle can transfer from filling to seaming station.
  • 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.
  • Hot fill systems
    Sympak Bottling and Canning S.p.a. of Italy is a global supplier of Beverage and Food Filling Machinery for Glass, PET containers and Cans.
  • 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.
  • Wraparound case packer
    To complement their renowned ALTAIR N Series medium to high speed continuous motion wraparound case packers for outputs up to 80 cases per minute, OCME of Parma Italy have released their new "baby", the ALTAIR X Series, for outputs up to 30 cases per minute.
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  • [Video] Watch Heat & Control’s packaging machinery in action
    What’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing talked with Walter Mayer from Langen Packaging Group about the Langen Air Cartoner.
  • A minute with Rob Lawrence (video)
    What’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing chatted to Rob Lawrence from Walls Machinery about the new Toyo Jidoki TT-8CR Pouch Filler/Sealer.
  • Birmingham manufacturing hub provides European base for tna
    Packaging solutions specialist tna has announced the opening of a European manufacturing hub in Birmingham in the UK.
  • APPMA welcomes new member company
    Brisbane-based PAC Solutions has been welcomed as a new member company to the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA).
  • Two new members for APPMA
    APPMA has welcomed IDM Instruments and Lantech Asia Pacific as the association’s two newest members.
  • Urschel launches new website
    Urschel Laboratories has launched its new English website, featuring large graphics and simple navigation.
  • APPMA Scholarship winner announced
    During the 2012 AIP National Conference at the Marriott Surfers Paradise, the APPMA announced the winner of the annual scholarship program which enables one person each year to study a Diploma in Packaging Technology. The scholarship winner is Anna Roland, Technical Officer, Betta Foods Australia.
  • Packers and packages alliance
    Krones, Germany, has signed a cooperation agreement with the folding-carton producer and multipack specialist A&R Carton Bremen GmbH, Bremen, Germany. Krones and A&R Carton will be working together worldwide in the field of packages and packaging machinery.
  • 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.
  • Canning changes
    The Canned Food Information Service (CFIS) has changed its name to the Canned Food Industry Association (CFIA).
  • Packing ready-to-eat vegetables
    Ready-to-eat vegetables, including pre-packaged greens for salads, have a short shelf life and are most often eaten straight from the package without the need for cooking.
  • 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.
  • Visy signs licensing and technology agreement
    Visy has entered into an official licensing and technology agreement with Graham Packaging Company.The broad-based licence and technology agreement will provide Visy with access to Graham Packaging’s plastics packaging technology, design and manufacture.
  • 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.
  • 'New steel' for food packaging
    Arcelor Packaging International has launched Creasteel, a new steel for food packaging that could revolutionise the sector by opening up a whole new world of design possibilities.
  • Glass-on-glass closure for wine
    Alcoa Closure Systems International has begun commercial production of Vino-Lok, its 'glass-on-glass' closure system for wine bottles that it developed as an alternative to corks and synthetic stoppers. Alcoa will supply the new glass closures from its Worms, Germany, facility to several wineries in Europe that provide wines to Lufthansa.
  • 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.
  • Bottled water
    As the largest growing beverage worldwide, bottled water manufacturers are rapidly growing in numbers. But as a packaged food product like any other, bottled water is also in constant need of safety controls to ensure superior quality for its consumers.
  • Horticultural produce packaging
    John Lopresti, a Biological Systems Engineer at Victoria's Department of Primary Industry (DPI) Institute for Horticultural Development, led the discussion, with focus on optimising product quality through handling chains, at a recent Australian Institute of Packaging meeting.
  • New directors elected
    The Australian Packaging Machinery Association (APMA) has elected two new directors following two retirements.
  • Wood packaging for export trade
    SAI Global has been accredited by JAS-ANZ to certify products under the Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme (AWPCS). The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) has established this scheme to help Australian exporters meet the international standard for treated wood packaging used in the export trade.
  • 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.
  • Better packaging through professionalism
    The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is re-designing its website, taking the association into the world of email, online newsletters, up-to-date-news, events, technical papers and more. The AIP website will be the main communication tool from 2005 to members, supporters and industry and van be visited at www.aipack.com.au
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  • Riggs serves up efficiency for organic food manufacturer
    Increasing product demand led organic food manufacturer Rod & Ben’s to automate its filling line. Riggs Autopack supplied the company with a volumetric filling and lidding line for its range of soups.
  • Air vane motor helps gravure printer make an impression
    Using a Deprag air motor along with a Moog1 TBR Compact printing press enables gravure printing specialist Moog to produce high-quality packaging for Amcor in Switzerland.
  • New aseptic packaging line for iced tea range
    Benco Pack has recently installed a new fully aseptic packaging line for Fonti di Vinadio, manufacturer of the well-known Sant’ Anna mineral water brand.
  • Bosch modifies its Elematic case packer to handle jars
    Bosch has updated its Elematic 3000 S case packer. Designed for organic product manufacturer Rapunzel Naturkost, this version of the machine is engineered to handle glass jars.
  • Football fever hits the bottled water market in Ukraine
    As part of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship festivities, SIPA of Italy worked with IDS Ukraine to develop special football-shaped Morshinka branded mineral water.
  • Hygienic milk powder packing
    Chronos BTH has recently installed and commissioned a high-accuracy bagging and palletising system for milk powder sector company Emmi Milch, Switzerland.
  • System upgrade for tea grower
    Established in 1929, BOH Plantations in Malaysia account for 70% of all tea produced in Malaysia. In order to maintain its prime position in the domestic retail market and expand into overseas niche markets, the company recently invested in its manufacturing process using equipment from Matcon Pacific.
  • tna unsticks CTC’s sweet packaging problem
    Output has increased and waste reduced at Australian sweet and snack distributor Confectionery Trading Company (CTC) of New South Wales since the company installed the tna robag vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger to address issues of burst bags and failing seals.
  • 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
  • Case-ready technology for Mueller Fleisch
    Due to a dramatic increase in the case-ready segment, Mueller Fleisch recently decided to invest in latest technology equipment for the further preparation of meat into minced portions
  • A sweet packaging decision
    Lotte Confectionery, South Korean-based manufacturer of chocolates, biscuits, lollies, chewing gum, ice-cream and snack foods which can be found on shelves right around the world, wanted to update its packaging equipment
  • 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
  • Beverage bottling on high
    At 5100 m above sea level, a spring wells up from a glacier in the Himalayas, which is bottled by the Tibet Glacier Mineral Water Co
  • 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
  • Inserting sachets
    The Unique Solutions range of bandolier style 2D and 3D product feeders can be used to automatically place sample pouches into outer folding cartons.
  • Double-walled driver safety
    Double-walled driver safety
  • Nifty packaging for a cup of tea
    Quikstix is a new and convenient way to make cups of tea or coffee. All ingredients, including stirrer, are contained in the one clever device.
  • Pouch success for semi-liquid fat
    Vandemoortele is a Belgian food group that supplies soy products, frozen dough products and margarine/fats to the food service and retail sectors
  • 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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