Cap sealer interface
23 September, 2005Enercon'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.
Wood packaging for export trade
18 August, 2005SAI 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.
Cardboard sleever
15 August, 2005Pack 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.
Better packaging through professionalism
25 May, 2005The 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
Vertical and horizontal case packers
17 March, 2005Mondo & 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.
Wraparound case packer
17 February, 2005To 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.
Canning changes
04 February, 2005The Canned Food Information Service (CFIS) has changed its name to the Canned Food Industry Association (CFIA).
All-round packaging
17 January, 2005To meet the multifaceted requirements for flexible packaging versatility, Krones AG is now, with Modulpac, offering a concept providing options for all-round packaging.
UHT milk in PET - Milk with a 90 day refrigerated shelf life
06 December, 2004 by Franco Tomba - Krones Italy, GardaCentrale 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
06 December, 2004The drive by retailers for smaller, more frequent deliveries is forcing suppliers to re-evaluate how they deliver goods to major retailers' distribution centres
Filling system
29 October, 2004The 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.
Adhesive melter
29 October, 2004DuraBlue 50 adhesive melters claim to deliver simplicity, reliability, durability and performance to product assembly, packaging and paperboard converting operations.
Alternative to canning
06 September, 2004Tetra Pak technology has made it possible to create a paper-based packaging material that is rugged enough to withstand the high temperatures of retorting
