APS ink range
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: APS Asia Pacific
APS has expanded its ink range for non-porous date coding applications which are suitable for confectionary manufacturers, ice-cream and snack food industries.
Wraparound case packers installed for Arnott’s
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
A custom-built, end-of-line packaging solution consisting of four wraparound case packers has been designed, built and installed by Cermex for biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s. The packaging solution requirements were to move from manual to automated case packing as well as changing the company’s secondary packaging from regular slotted containers (RSC) to wraparound blanks. A quick start-up of four production lines simultaneously while maintaining the integrity of the product was essential and the solution needed to be able to accommodate frequent form changeovers. An exponential increase in speed to 12.5 cases/min and a maximum pack speed of 175 packets/min was also required.
Dipileg moulded plastic tub
22 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies
The Dipileg moulded plastic tub with in-built serving utensils is suitable for a wide range of food applications. The container is available in a range of shapes and sizes and works well with most fill and seal machines.
GS1 Australia calls for global food safety
22 February, 2011
GS1 Australia has called for a new approach to food labelling policy, as it collaborates with AFGC to launch a new app which delivers detailed extended packaging product data to consumers.
Sick Lector 620 series image-processing code readers
18 February, 2011 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The image-processing code reader Lector 620 series is suitable for all code types and marking methods. It features compact design, industry-compatible integration into different IT environments, intuitive operation and good reading performance for product traceability and protection against product counterfeiting. Variant types in the series include: Eco as the basic variant, Standard as the device for rapid implementation of universal applications, and High Speed for high-speed solutions, among other things, in packaging or document handling as well as DPM for markings applied directly.
Proseal GT2 tray sealer
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Proseal Australia
The GT2 tray sealer is used to reduce waste in soft fruit packaging, while also delivering energy savings, reliable performance and cost efficiency.
ERC sealers and shrink-wrap systems
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: ERC Packaging
Products on display include: bag sealers, food container sealers, induction sealers, small nozzle-free vacuum sealer, L bar sealer and tunnel, shrink sleeves and labels, biodegradable plates and bowls, and some of its range of plain and printed bags.
SIG Combibloc combiCap lightweight screw cap
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Visy Industries
With the screw cap combiCap, SIG Combibloc has expanded its product range by adding a screw cap that weighs just 1.85 g. The closure can be applied to carton packs using existing closure applicators with a minor adjustment.
iDSnet Manager Version 2 package code management software
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Matthews’ locally developed iDSnet suite integrates all coding and labelling equipment to deliver a product-traceability solution throughout manufacturing businesses, creating more streamlined operations. The company will be launching iDSnet Manager Version 2 at AUSPACK PLUS 2011.
Bottles Ltd 10 L PET jerry can
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Bottles Ltd
The 10 L PET jerry can for drinking water has a large, angled neck and integrated handle. This makes accurate pouring easy without the ‘glugging’ effect normally experienced with large containers.
Avery ALX 735 Wipe On Label Printer Applicator
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Matthews Intelligent Identification will launch the Avery ALX 735 Wipe On Label Printer Applicator (LPA) at AUSPACK PLUS 2011. The LPA system has been designed for highly demanding production lines, offering efficiency, reliability and an improved total cost of ownership with no air required.
Scholle SureFill 30 LA aseptic filling technology
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Scholle Industries
The Scholle SureFill 30 LA aseptic filling technology is suitable for dairy, beverage and flavouring processors producing large-volume aseptic products.
Chiorino DG series transmission belts
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Chiorino Australia
The DG-E 10/30 and DG-E 10/40 transmission belts are the thermoplastic alternative to traditional Chiorino polyamide belts of the DG series for folder gluers in the cardboard industry. They are also suitable for power transmission as live roller drives in other industrial fields and are used on cardboard box-folding machines.
Packaging machinery at AUSPACK PLUS 2011
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
Perfect Packaging will be showcasing its Rotary Pouch Filling & Sealing machine from Leepack which meets the growing demand for re-sealable packaging in pouches. It will also feature two newly released flow wrapping machines from Tecno Pack. Model FP 015 is an entry level 3 servo drive rotary sealer, and Model FP 025 box motion, in an extra wide version, is capable of wrapping an endless variety of products in the food and non-food sectors.
Krones DecoBloc labeller
17 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
The Krones DecoBloc is a labeller that can cope with all dress variants.

