Semi-automatic shrink wrapper
10 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
Clear Pack has released the Model: LST 50 Super semi-automatic shrink wrapper, a machine consisting of an L sealer and shrink tunnel in a single frame.
Case packer/erector
10 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Walls Machinery Pty Ltd
Quin Systems and Endoline have announced the availability of a compact case packing and erecting machine, capable of handling 100 picks and 20 cases/min.
IBM and OATSystems bring RFID downunder
14 November, 2007
IBM and OATSystems have announced that they will deliver the joint RFID solutions they have marketed successfully overseas to Australia and New Zealand.
Distributions systems
12 November, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.tnasolutions.com/index.php?op=contact_productinfo&lang=en
TNA has introduced ROFLO, a distribution system which claims to push product breakage and flavour loss to all-time lows.
High-speed 100 cpm case packers
12 November, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.hbm.com.au
OCME Srl and HBM Packaging Technologies have released a series of Altair Wraparound Case Packers which can reach speeds of up to 100 cartons per minute.
High-speed shrink-wrap machines
10 October, 2007 | Supplied by: OCL Packaging
The Powersleeve Evolution 4 high-speed shrink-wrap machines implement a floating sheath opening, rotary synchronised multi-blade graduated cutting, transfer of the sleeve by ejection and pre-positioning of the packaging by scrolling (simple, double, turned over or not).
End-of-line packaging equipment
10 October, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.hbm.com.au
A+F Automation, based in Northern Germany, is in the field of specialised machinery for complete end-of-line 'primary packaging' including shelf ready applications, for the dairy, beverage and food industries.
Platter solution
04 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Impact Automation Solutions
After extensive research into the food tray sealing market, and considering equipment from seven other multinational companies, Packaging Automation's PA182 MAP-F machine was chosen by Eco Smart Technologies, based in New South Wales
Drinking pouch for dogs
01 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Ampac Technologies Pty Ltd
Wetbone Company has launched water in a flexible drinking pouch package for dogs on the go. The dog bone-shaped pouch features two compartments with a reservoir for the purified, vitamin-enriched water at the bottom and a drinking bowl at the top
Packing truss tomatoes
27 September, 2007
Two automated packing lines being purpose-built in the Netherlands for deVineRipe's 8.2 hectare truss tomato facility in South Australia will incorporate the first technology of its kind used in glasshouse production in Australia
Shelf impact after a month at sea
24 September, 2007
UK-based Ashbury Confectionery recently gave UK converter Printing and Packaging Ltd the delicate task to design a chocolate pack with shelf impact for a new business with a retailer in Australia
Coding millions of cans
20 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Tronics NZ Ltd
More than 300 million cans have been coded in each of the past five years by four ultra high-speed ink jet printers on production lines at a Hastings factory
Marks & Spencer saves on salad pack
17 September, 2007
In the UK a Waste & Resources Action Program (WRAP) funded project is trialing an innovative way to seal flexible film bags and pouches, which is claimed to save at least 10% of the packaging material used on those products
Vertical form, fill and seal packaging systems
14 September, 2007 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd
tna has introduced the robag3 high-performance vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system. The robag VVFS system has a high fill rate, good film efficiency and low wastage.
Filler for ready meals and prepared salads
12 September, 2007 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
The MPFMP-060 semi-automatic pocket filler dispenses clean, accurate portions of a wide range of difficult-to-fill products, such as cooked rice or pastas, cut vegetables and fruit, prepared salads, cereal, seafood and shredded meats into a variety of containers including trays, cups, plates, jars and pouches.
