Gently does it
06 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Allpax
Gentle Motion reciprocating retorts have been installed in a European food plant for the first time and are being used on shelf-stable soup products packed in flexible containers.
Big 8 installs big beverage line
05 December, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesBig 8 Beverages engaged SIPA to install a complete beverage line, including a SincroBloc and Stillfill SP gravity filler. The line runs at 12,000 bottles/h when producing and filling 500 mL PET bottles.
QuickLabel Lustro-Lam laminating solution for inket-printed labels
05 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdLustro-Lam is a clear thermal transfer ribbon that mates with the surface of a label and does not require a laminator or die cutter. It can be digitally applied via thermal printing processes, as a full bleed or spot application, and enhances the gloss of the label.
Krones Contiform AseptBloc preform decontamination system
04 December, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdThe Krones Contiform AseptBloc decontaminates preforms, rather than finished bottles. It consists of a sterile blow-moulder combined with filler and closer, with integrated process technology for aseptic applications.
Kosme ProShape preform heating module
03 December, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdProShape is a module for preferential heating of preforms which enables oval and asymmetrical PET containers to be produced on a KSB stretch blow-moulder from Kosme.
What you can't see and measure, you can't manage
02 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdIntegrating identification and inspection processes gives better visibility into the packaging area, which was previously a black hole, and an overall picture of what is happening on the production line, such as rejects per hour rates in real time.
Shelf tags that indicate a food's sustainability
22 November, 2013In the US, 20 independent retailers have implemented the third-party HowGood rating system that tells customers just how sustainable a product is.
Krones Contiform 3 Small Cavity stretch blow-moulding machines
13 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdThe most recent generation of Krones’ Contiform 3 series enables small cavity (SC) machines to produce up to 81,000 PET containers per hour, the company claims.
Simplicity, packaged
11 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty LtdSPC Ardmona kept it simple when developing a healthy snack alternative: fresh apples, sliced and bagged. The company engaged Emrich to devise a packaging solution for the new product.
Kiaro! 200 label printer
08 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdQuickLabel Systems has introduced the Kiaro! 200 label printer, a wide-width inkjet colour printer designed for the short-run labelling needs of manufacturers of large-size products in the chemical, dietary supplement and food industries.
The benefits of integration
08 November, 2013 by Dannielle Furness | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdIdentification and inspection in food manufacturing are often regarded as two discrete processes; one bound by a plethora of legal and compliance requirements, the other an inherent part of manufacturing operations.
Krones BEVkeg non-returnable PET beverage keg
07 November, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdBEVkeg from Krones and Micro Matic is an all-inclusive system for the non-returnable PET beverage keg market. It also incorporates the matching, gas-free BEVmate tapping equipment.
Krones Ergomodule modularlised labeller system
06 November, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdAll of Krones’ labellers will from now on be configured from one modularised system. A single, basic, standardised machine will be combined with labelling stations that are either permanently affixed or can be docked onto the basic machine as needed.
Concept Automation joins APPMA
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: APPMAAPPMA, the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association, has welcomed Concept Automation as its the newest member company.
Mecmesin Closure Torque Tester range
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: SI InstrumentsThe complete range of Mecmesin Closure Torque Testers is available in Australia and New Zealand through SI Instruments.
