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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
A minute with Rob Lawrence (video)
28 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Walls Machinery Pty LtdWhat’s New in Food Technology & Manufacturing chatted to Rob Lawrence from Walls Machinery about the new Toyo Jidoki TT-8CR Pouch Filler/Sealer.
Chilling out on the shelf
28 May, 2013 by Martin Bevis* | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty LtdThe latest European innovation for chilled ready meals is manufactured on a continuous production line and claims it can extend shelf life up to 45 days. If this seems a little hard to believe, then read on.
LINPAC Packaging LeanBake lightweight hinged bakery boxes
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Plantic Technologies LtdThe LeanBake range, which comprises both hermetic (airtight) and semi-hermetic boxes, offers good product protection and is suitable for manufacturers looking for a packaging solution with a low carbon footprint.
Linx TJ725 Thermal Inket Coder
17 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdMatthews Australasia has launched the Linx TJ725 Thermal Inkjet Coder (TIJ), a high-resolution, digital solution for coding text and graphics onto outer cases, boxes, shelf-ready trays and packaging.
