Packaging, labelling & coding

Metal detection monitoring

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty Ltd

JL Lennard has introduced AuditCheck to its Goring Kerr DSP range of metal detectors for the food processing and packaging industries, reducing or eliminating quarantine and improving line efficiency.

Mesutronic metal detector

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging

Mesutronic has released the Aluscan metal detector that allows the user to detect smaller metal contaminants down to 0.8 mm in diameter, within aluminium-wrapped products.

Just-in-time liquid packaging

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Arvinoil Pty Ltd

The RTCE series monoblocks by ABTechno of Italy integrate in one single machine all the functions required to package non-carbonated liquid products and beverages.

Skin packaging

01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd

The chilled format of ready meal packaging is not only quicker to prepare for the consumer, it gives manufacturers an opportunity to use eye-catching and practical packaging, helping differentiate their products from those of competitors.

Continuous melters

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: PTL

PTL has developed an effective range of continuous melters that have been designed to melt chocolate, compound, cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, butter and various other fats that are currently used within the chocolate, biscuit, snack and dairy industries.

Blow moulders

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies

Sipa of Italy has appointed HBM Plastics Technologies as its sales and service partner in Australia and New Zealand for its range of PET bottle stretch blow moulding machines.

Thermal ink jet printer

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: APS Lighting and Safety Products

What is claimed to be the world’s only maintenance-free thermal ink jet printer for coding and marking on both porous and non-porous surfaces has been released by aps.

Sealed jellied eels

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Impact Automation Solutions

FR Bradley Ltd has purchased a Packaging Automation tray sealer to cater for a huge increase in demand for its jellied eels.

Automated label printer applicator

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd

Weber’s 3500 label printer and label applicator is for pressure-sensitive label printing and automated label application systems.

Tray sealing machines

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd

G Mondini has launched the EVO tray sealer. With the Evolution range as its design base, the EVO has a smaller footprint so manufacturers can use their factory space more efficiently.

Produce carton

01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Orora Fibre Packaging

SureFresh, Amcor’s latest fresh produce carton that won a Sustainability Award at the 2007 Australian Packaging Awards, combines good strength with product appearance at point-of-sale and is offered as an alternative to returnable plastic crates, expanded polystyrene (EPS) and some non-recyclable wax-coated trays.