APPMA welcomes newest member
21 October, 2013Ferag Australia has been announced as the newest member of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA).
Mosca Evolution SoniXs TR-6 strapping machine
27 September, 2013With a harmonised and easily accessible Standard-6 strap path, CE marking from the factory and a user-friendly interface, the Evolution SoniXs TR-6 strapping machine is suitable for use in the pharmaceutical, printing, paper and logistics sectors.
Bosch Packaging Technology SVC 4020 vertical packaging machine platform
26 September, 2013Bosch Packaging Technology has launched the SVC 4020, a hygienic and flexible vertical packaging machine platform suitable for fresh and frozen food packaged in pillow bags.
Bosch SVI 2600 VFFS machine
23 September, 2013The SVI 2600 vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machine from Bosch Packaging Technology serves a range of packaging applications, including confectionery, snacks, grains and other food and non-food products.
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.
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.
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.
