Bosch Packaging Technology Transver SDP product distribution system
20 September, 2013The system features a modular depositing pullnose station designed for fully automated format changeovers and simple adjustment to product-specific characteristics. The modular design allows easy maintenance and cleaning.
Advance ADV4 electric extrusion blow-moulding machine
20 September, 2013The Techne Graham Packaging Company Italy has introduced a ‘4-shuttle’ extrusion blow-moulding (EBM) machine: the Advance ADV4. It is fully electric and is suitable for medium production capacities.
OCME DryBlock packaging system
19 September, 2013According to the company, the combined efficiency of a line of DryBlock is greater than the sum of the efficiency of the individual units. It can reduce costs as a single operator can control the entire line.
Craft brewery installs CoMac equipment
15 August, 2013CoMac has installed its machinery at the Three Taverns Brewery’s new brewery in Atlanta, Georgia. The brewery produces traditional Belgian-style beer with an American twist.
Perfect Packaging FP015EVO Horizontal Flow Wrapping Machine
12 August, 2013The FP015EVO Horizontal Flow Wrapping Machine from Perfect Packaging is robust and suitable for industrial use. It is simple to clean and has easy operational features for quick product changeovers.
Leaders stays in front with new packaging line
09 August, 2013Finding that its existing weigher and bagger couldn’t keep up with increased demand for its IQF products, Leaders Products contacted John Redai from Reactive Engineering for a solution.
Rhino 103SD and 105SDR carton taping machines
15 July, 2013Rhino brand carton taping machines, available from AWS, are fast (covering 23 m/min and 12-20 cartons/min) and efficient. The machines have a rugged steel construction and are built on tough industrial wheels that provide easy mobility.
In-house PET production saves more than just time
05 July, 2013Coca-Cola Amatil has tightened its supply chain by changing over to in-house production of PET containers, preforms and closures as part of its $629 Project Zero initiative.
Fonterra chooses Tetra Pak equipment for $100m plant
04 July, 2013Fonterra has announced it will fit out its NZ$100 million UHT greenfield plant in Waitoa, New Zealand, with Tetra Pak processing and packaging equipment.
Packaging Automation eclipse SL4 tray sealer with vacuum skin pack option
04 July, 2013The vacuum skin pack option for Packaging Automation’s eclipse range of tray sealers offers high-visibility vacuum packs on a preformed tray. It may improve shelf life and offer packaging reduction with the use of a shallow tray.
Sonoco Aergo 6E electric heat sealing machine
14 June, 2013A 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
12 June, 2013The 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.
[Video] Watch Heat & Control’s packaging machinery in action
12 June, 2013What’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)
28 May, 2013What’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing chatted to Rob Lawrence from Walls Machinery about the new Toyo Jidoki TT-8CR Pouch Filler/Sealer.
AirPouch void-fill and protective packaging systems and materials
15 May, 2013AirPouch systems deliver on-demand, inflatable air pillows, bubbles and tubes used for void-fill, protective wrapping, blocking, bracing and packing applications.