Packaging, labelling & coding

Markem-Imaje 9232 inkjet printer

09 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty Ltd

Markem-Imaje has introduced to the marking and coding market a small-character inkjet printer: the 9232. It prints best-before dates, logos, alphanumeric text, 1D and 2D barcodes for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electronic, cable and extrusion industries.


Mettler Toledo ProdX data management connectivity software

09 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd

Mettler Toledo has released ProdX, a data management connectivity software solution that integrates data collection for check weighing, metal detection and X-ray technologies. Built on four principles - safety, clarity, productivity and security - ProdX is a centralised software platform enabling real-time performance monitoring from multiple locations.


Biscuiteer swallowed up at US border

02 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Aurora Process Equipment

Nelson-based biscuit manufacturer David Crispo was refused entry to the US when border security at LAX first detected a metallic object somewhere on the man at a security checkpoint. Crispo, whose company produces Li’l Tart brand individually packaged biscuit tarts for the airline industry, was visiting the US to exhibit his new range of pre-packaged in-flight biscuits at the bi-annual Airline Food Service & Supplier Fair in Orange County, CA.


Wulftec FAST film feeding system

28 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia

Wulftec has FAST, a film feeding system which accurately delivers film to the pallet without reacting to demand. FAST stands for Force Anticipation Stretch Technology, which is the best way to control film failure, film ripping and breakage.


Zip-Pak Zipbox carton with resealable pouch

28 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty Ltd

Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (THEM) and Zip-Pak have released Zipbox, an innovative package format that combines the convenience of a resealable pouch with the functionality of a folding carton.


Tetra Pak DreamCap, LightCap and HeliCap closures

20 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak

Three closures have been introduced to the beverage market. The DreamCap is an ergonomically designed closure suitable for on-the-go consumption; the LightCap is designed to keep plastic use and cost to a minimum; and the HeliCap combines one-step easy opening with distinctive tamper evidence.


Roland VersaUV series UV-LED inkjet printers

19 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Roland DG Australia

The Roland VersaUV series UV-LED inkjet printers are suitable for packaging proofing and prototyping, as well as short-run labelling applications.


Rayoface NB films for linerless labels

17 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd

Innovia Films, producer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a range of films suitable for linerless label applications, called Rayoface NB.


CamSensor Q:Seal Tray Pack system

17 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Novatech Solutions Pty Ltd

The Camsensor Q:Seal Tray Pack system checks the seal integrity of plastic trays containing food products. It provides a comprehensive quality control of the seal area to prevent food spoilage and ensure clean seals.


Aseptic form-fill-seal machine chosen for butter

17 April, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies

Benco Pack SpA of Italy has been chosen by Agral, a Belgium butter manufacturing company, to supply an aseptic form-fill-seal machine for its range of 8 to 10 g rectangle cup mini-portion butter products.


IntraVis CapWatcher II cap inspection system

16 April, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies

The IntraVis Vision Systems CapWatcher II is a cap inspection system that can inspect up to 144,000 caps per hour for defects such as: open and closed - short shots and long shots; spots; height deviations; broken tamper bands; deviations in the length of the gate; micro holes in the head plate; damage to the seal cone; colour deviations; damaged flaps; and linear inconsistencies.


NatureFlex cellulose-based biofilm

16 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd

Innovia Films has announced that its cellulose-based biofilm, NatureFlex, meets AS4736 for biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment.


Fruit juice range promotes glass packaging

16 April, 2011 | Supplied by: O-I Asia Pacific

Baco has launched four new flavours of its Apple Tree fruit juice in an O-I glass bottle featuring an applied ceramic label (ACL) informing consumers the bottle typically uses 30% recycled content, reducing carbon emissions by around 15% and creating energy savings of almost 10%.


Cyclops yoghurt has one eye on success

15 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Chadwicks

An innovative lids company has produced eye-catching, bespoke lids for the Greek yoghurt natural foods range, Cyclops. Chadwicks has translated an unusual blue-eye design into an appealing lid for Serra Natural Foods’ Organic Premium Low Fat Cyclops yoghurt.


Epson TM-C3400 desktop colour label printer

15 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty Ltd

The TM-C3400 desktop colour label printer produces rapid colour-on-demand printing of durable smudge-free labels, tickets, wristbands and other items on a wide range of media.


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