Intercept wireless-enabled security lock for retail products
10 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MeadWestvaco Pty LtdThe Intercept lock is a wireless-enabled lock placed on the product, such as in the micro USB port on a mobile phone. The Intercept lock disables the product’s functionality until the lock is deactivated during checkout.
Previous studies on toxic effects of BPA couldn’t be reproduced
08 January, 2013Following a three-year study using more than 2800 mice, a University of Missouri researcher was not able to replicate a series of previous studies by another research group investigating the controversial chemical BPA.
Grow your own plastics
08 January, 2013Chemists at the University of California, Davis, have engineered blue-green algae to grow chemical precursors for fuels and plastics - the first step in replacing fossil fuels as raw materials for the chemical industry.
Videojet Technologies 1550 and 1650 ink jet printers
18 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty LtdDesigned to improve productivity, the 1550 and 1650 printers provide metrics and tools to measure and improve uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Cermex FlexiCase multifunction top-loading case packer
13 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty LtdCermex has expanded its product range to include the personal and home care markets with the Flexicase multifunction top-loading case packer, which forms, loads and seals.
Two new members for APPMA
05 December, 2012APPMA has welcomed IDM Instruments and Lantech Asia Pacific as the association’s two newest members.
Visy combibloc EcoPlus sustainable carton pack with lightweight combiCap screw cap
27 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Visy IndustriesVisy’s combibloc EcoPlus is now available with the lightweight combiCap screw cap, which weighs 1.9 g. combibloc EcoPlus is constructed of 80% of a type of raw paperboard based on wood, which gives the carton pack stability.
Shelf friendly packaging - is there a problem here?
26 November, 2012 by Ralph Moyle MAIP, National President, Australian Institute of Packaging | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingWhile shelf friendly packaging (SFP) has been part of the Australian retail landscape for nearly 10 years, it is a process and a function that few understand.
Volumetric filler upgrade options for multi-fill machines
22 November, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesMulti-Fill has released a number of upgrade options for its MPFSC-120 and MPFSH-75 model filling machines, including the post dump hopper and a filling head redesign that aids cleaning.
Niverplast automatic camera counting packaging line
16 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Linco Food SystemsNiverplast has released a YouTube video of its automatic camera counting packaging line in action.
Eticol borax- and zinc-free casein-based labelling adhesives
15 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Henkel Australia Pty LtdEticol casein-based adhesives use water-based adhesives. The range gives good bonding behaviour on moist and cold bottle surfaces. Labels also adhere strongly to the bottle if condensation forms on the glass.
Borealis Borpact SH950MO polypropylene packaging for frozen foods
14 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Borouge Australia Pty LtdCompared with its predecessor, Borpact SG930MO, the Borpact SJ950MO has higher flow (melt flow rate of 40) and better processability with improved stiffness (1050 MPa).
Riggs serves up efficiency for organic food manufacturer
12 November, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesIncreasing product demand led organic food manufacturer Rod & Ben’s to automate its filling line. Riggs Autopack supplied the company with a volumetric filling and lidding line for its range of soups.
Zip-Pak Vector resealable matrix for flexible packaging
07 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty LtdThe Zip-Pak Vector resealable matrix closes securely, without exact alignment of opposing segments, to provide an airtight seal. It has been designed for integration into existing flexible packaging lines.
MOSCA Stainless Steel Automatic Strapping Machines
06 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Mosca AustraliaMOSCA’s Stainless Steel Automatic Strapping machines use ultrasonic sealing technology that allows immediate use of machine on start-up, gives high seal strength and increases strapping speed by up to 50%.
