Amcor acquires Encon's preform manufacturing business
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor has announced the acquisition of privately owned Encon's preform manufacturing business for US$55 million.
What's the value?
04 November, 2015 by Michael B Halley, FAIP | Supplied by: Integrated Packaging & Machinery Pty Ltd"What's the value we are giving our customers?" That was the recurrent theme when Integrated Packaging hosted a group from Australian Institute of Packaging.
Sensor intelligence replaces mechanical singulation
04 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdIn the production plant of a well-known fruit juice manufacturer, the fruit juices are pressed, decanted into a huge range of Tetra Pak cartons and then packaged again in trays without any interruptions — thanks to the DeltaPac MultiTask photoelectric sensor from SICK.
Effytec provides the ultraclean technology to package baby food
22 October, 2015 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesTo package Dole Food Company's fruit puree baby food, packaging contractor Aseptia chose Effytec's HB-20 Duplex Pouch Filling Machine to provide a safe and hygienic packaging process.
Identification solutions for reliable data acquisition
21 October, 2015 by SICK Pty Ltd | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdAs well as being used in the food industry to trace foodstuffs reliably, RFID technology, laser-based barcode scanners and image-based code readers can also be used to optimise production and packaging processes.
Maple water company chooses wood-based packaging
21 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Visy Technology SystemsWith a product positioning built around natural health and environmental responsibility, it made sense to Drink Maple to package its product in carton packs manufactured from approximately 75% wood, a renewable resource.
Insourcing PET bottle production pays off
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdThe decision by a German mineral water bottling plant to procure its own stretch blow moulder from KHS will pay off in just two years.
The growing market for anti-counterfeit food packaging
14 October, 2015The market for anti-counterfeit food and beverage packaging is expected to reach US$62.5 billion globally by 2020.
Automatic twin-walled box erector handles 850 boxes/h
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Walls Machinery Pty LtdA fully automated case erecting and sealing line that can form and seal up to 850 twin-walled boxed potatoes per hour has been installed by Endoline in the United Kingdom. This has enabled the potato company to not only fulfil its need for improved pack presentation but increased input by 35% per hour.
Walki Pack MOST polymer laminate packaging with mineral-oil barrier
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Walki GroupWalki has developed Walki Pack MOST (Mineral Oil Safe Technology), a polymer laminate packaging product that provides a barrier against mineral-oil contamination.
Tetra Pak TR/G7 filling machine
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Tetra PakThe Tetra Pak TR/G7 low-cost, easy-to-operate, high-performance filling machine has a capacity of 6500 gable top packages for chilled distribution per hour.
KHS systems for beer and CSD
13 October, 2015 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdKHS has available specialised systems for the beer and carbonated soft drink sectors.
Fromm carton sealing machines
12 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging AustraliaFromm Packaging Australia has released a range of carton sealing machines to make the taping process easier and more efficient.
Mondini Trave350 tray sealer
12 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Select EquipG. Mondini’s Trave350 tray sealer is suitable for small food manufacturers.
Markem-Imaje SmartDate Xtra thermal transfer ribbon
12 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdMarkem-Imaje has introduced a thermal transfer ribbon for its SmartDate coders.
