Secondary Packaging

Video: Ossid offers the 500Si stretch overwrapper for meat and produce packers

The 500Si features Ossid’s gripper chain stretch technology – the same technology found on the company’s top of the line models – and a wrap rate of up to 120 trays per minute, making it easy for protein and produce packaging operations to offer their customers quality wrapped packages at an affordable price.

September 11, 2013

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Flexibles

Stand-up pouch stands out

Lube-Tech, a leading OEM lubricant formulator in Golden Valley, MN, has launched what it believes is the first stand-up oil pouch in the U.S. power sports industry.

September 11, 2013

Flexibles

Derprosa: Laminating film

SoFT TOUcH® is a film for lamination developed by the Spanish firm Derprosa.

September 9, 2013

Flexibles

Cook-in bags debut in South Africa

Two seafood ready meals have been launched by the Woolworths chain of stores in South Africa. Heating can be done in either the microwave or the conventional oven.

September 6, 2013

Flexibles

Barton Group: Single-serve dispensing pouch

Barton Group, Inc. (BGI) announces the development of Squeezy Straw™ – a new single-serve dispensing pouch with its own built-in, integral sipping straw.

September 5, 2013

Flexibles

Pea-based protein bar launches in 31% bio-based wrapper

Known for the simplicity and purity of its snack-bar products, LÄRABAR launches its new ALT protein bar in a wrapper made from a non-GMO, plant-based material.

September 4, 2013

Secondary Packaging

New controls package bring versatility, functionality, and low TCO

Like most OEMs, Package Machinery Co. looks for ways to reduce TCO for its customers. A switch to a new controls package brought significant progress.

August 26, 2013

Protective/transport packaging

Alternatives to spiral stretch wrapping

Insights from the updated 2013 End-of-line Packaging Equipment Playbook...

August 20, 2013

Flexibles

Flexible valve application speeds coffee packaging

Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee streamlined—and sped up—its packaging process with pre-oiled, flexible valves that maintain freshness, letting CO2 out of the bag without letting oxygen in.

August 12, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Vf/f/s system invigorates packaging operations

Tortilla chip maker vanquishes material waste, while pumping up output and product shelf life.

August 2, 2013

Flexibles

Brawny uses packaging to continue Wounded Warrior Project partnership

Georgia-Pacific’s Brawny paper towel film wrap is printed with stories of Wounded Warriors; QR code links to additional information.

July 29, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Automated shrink wrapping cans with Douglas' Contour shrink wrap system

Machine is capable of film only, pads or trays.

July 10, 2013

Flexibles

Off The Shelf: Brew-in-the-bag coffee pouch gives you joe on the go

A multilayer stand-up pouch is constructed to allow for the brewing of up to 32 oz of gourmet coffee when hot water is added. Ergonomic finger holes and a pour spout provide for easy dispensing from the faux kettle.

July 9, 2013