Leaders stays in front with new packaging line
09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering Pty LtdFinding 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.
New equipment gives operators cheesy grins
30 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty LtdWhen the time came to replace a vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine and a multihead weigher, wholesale cheese processor Di Rossi Foods turned to Emrich Packaging Machinery.
Markem-Imaje expands TIJ solutions with acquisition
16 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdMarkem-Imaje has acquired thermal ink jet (TIJ) printing solutions manufacturer RSI Systems. The acquisition enables Markem-Imaje to offer TIJ solutions for printing codes that can be used for traceability, anti-diversion and promotional-coding printing applications.
Rhino 103SD and 105SDR carton taping machines
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging AustraliaRhino 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, 2013 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdCoca-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.
Pentafood BPET film range
05 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Klockner Pentaplast (Australia) Pty LtdThe Pentafood film product line has been extended to include Pentafood BPET films. The films are claimed to offer outstanding thermoforming, better cutting and no brittleness.
Wenglor colour sensor for food, packaging and pharmaceuticals
04 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Wenglor colour sensor for food, packaging and pharmaceuticals provides colour recognition even with changes in distance and is capable of evaluating up to three colours simultaneously.
Packaging Automation eclipse SL4 tray sealer with vacuum skin pack option
04 July, 2013 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty LtdThe 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.
Fonterra chooses Tetra Pak equipment for $100m plant
04 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Tetra PakFonterra has announced it will fit out its NZ$100 million UHT greenfield plant in Waitoa, New Zealand, with Tetra Pak processing and packaging equipment.
Amcor Packpyrus thermoformable cellulose-based packaging solution
18 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor Flexibles has launched Packpyrus, a thermoformable cellulose-based packaging solution for the fresh market. Its oxygen barrier makes it suitable for pre-sliced products like meat or cheese.
Sonoco Aergo 6E electric heat sealing machine
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Sonoco Australia Pty LtdA 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, 2013 | Supplied by: Perfect PackagingThe 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, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdWhat’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing talked with Walter Mayer from Langen Packaging Group about the Langen Air Cartoner.
Keeping a lid on quark
05 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ChadwicksChadwicks produced high-quality pre-cut lids for First Milk’s new product, Lake District Dairy Co. Quark. Chadwicks worked closely with the company to develop a colour-matched lid that is consistent with the existing pot labelling.
Zebra ZT230 Series industrial label printer
29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: insignia Pty LtdThe Zebra ZT230 Series industrial label printer stands out from the rest when it comes to easy set-up, intuitive user operation, space-saving design and ease of service and maintenance.
