Tattoo design on bottle uses cold-activated ink technology
01 August, 2012Specialised inks company Chromatic Technologies Inc (CTI) has made a lasting impression on a liqueur from Tuaca. The bottle’s lion, a classic brand image for Tuaca, was redesigned as a thermochromic feature for the label on the limited-edition bottle.
Apex Printing & Packaging Engineering labelling systems
01 August, 2012Apex Printing & Packaging Engineering designs and manufactures complete labelling systems, creating designs and equipment to suit each application.
Multivac Vision System MVS seal seam scanner
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe Multivac Vision System MVS seal seam scanner from Multivac Marking & Inspection is an inspection system which checks the quality of seal seams during the packaging procedure. An immediate inspection of the seal seams optimises the packaging procedure and faulty packs can be detected before they are dispatched.
SIPA Bottless lightweight hot-fill PET bottle
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe SIPA Bottless range of 500 mL hot-fill PET bottles is manufactured on the SIPA SFR rotary blow moulding machine.
Penta 2200 vertical form, fill and seal machine
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Accolade Packaging LimitedAccolade Packaging is showing the Penta 2200 vertical form, fill and seal machine for the first time in New Zealand at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Henkel Technomelt Supra, Liofel adhesives and Optal synthetic adhesive
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Henkel New Zealand LtdHenkel will showcase several of its adhesive technology products at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Reactive Engineering Flow vertical bagging machine
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering (NZ) Pty LtdReactive Engineering NZ will exhibit its Flow fully sanitary stainless steel high-speed vertical bagging machine at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
tna robag 3ci vertical form fill seal bagger
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdPackaging solutions supplier tna will introduce its new high-performance VFFS (vertical form fill seal) bagger at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Chadwicks Sleeves launches braille shrink sleeve
19 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ChadwicksChadwicks Sleeves has launched a shrink sleeve incorporating braille, offering brands the opportunity to improve shelf appeal and reduce costs while adhering to European legislation for medical products.
Cardia Bioplastics forms major alliance to produce green packaging solutions
09 July, 2012Sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics Limited and rigid plastic packaging company Alto Packaging have announced a strategic partnership to produce high-performance packaging solutions with environmental benefits.
Hygienic milk powder packing
27 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Chronos BTHChronos BTH has recently installed and commissioned a high-accuracy bagging and palletising system for milk powder sector company Emmi Milch, Switzerland.
Measuring the migration of ink in packaging
27 June, 2012A Food Standards Agency UK research study, contracted by Pira International during November 2008 to April 2011, has developed screening tests for visible and non-visible set-off. The project developed a scanner for measuring the total surface area of patches of visible set-off on the food contact surface of packaging, and exposure techniques and analytical methods which allowed the measurement of individual ink components on the food contact surface of packaging. The extent of migration of these ink components from packaging into food was also quantified.
System upgrade for tea grower
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Matcon LtdEstablished in 1929, BOH Plantations in Malaysia account for 70% of all tea produced in Malaysia. In order to maintain its prime position in the domestic retail market and expand into overseas niche markets, the company recently invested in its manufacturing process using equipment from Matcon Pacific.
Closing the loop: packaging made from wastewater sugar
26 June, 2012The PHBOTTLE Project is an international project that aims to produce a biodegradable packaging with antioxidant properties for juice which is made from watewater sugars generated during the production of the juice.
Tetra Pak OptiSize volume concept and Eco Flexo photographic printing
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has launched volume and printing capabilities for greater efficiency, impact and value for Tetra Fino Aseptic, with the OptiSize volume concept for new size options and Eco Flexo for photographic printing.
