Flexibles

Flavored glucose in stick packs provide tasty relief to diabetics

New stick packages make it convenient and ‘cool’ for children to prevent low blood sugar.

September 14, 2011

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Bars of gelato given a handmade, boutique feel

Design agency Substance was tasked with crafting the brand for Bar Gelato, a new gelato-on-a-stick creation from Geleteria Naia.

September 14, 2011

Flexibles

Pactech Packaging moves into new facility in Rochester, NY

Pactech Packaging LLC has moved into a new state-of-the-art 127,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.

September 11, 2011

Secondary Packaging

Pro Mach Inc: New heat-shrink steam tunnel available at convective tunnel prices

Flexibility defines this innovative product, and to accomplish this Axon unbundled typical steam tunnel features so that customers can choose to purchase only those features they most value.

September 9, 2011

Sustainability

TE clamshell for sprouts

Baltimore-based Brassica Sprout Group has announced a switch to what it believes is the industry’s first tamper-evident, tamper-resistant, vented clamshell container as one more step in their continued efforts to improve food safety in the sprout market.

September 2, 2011

Closures

Shearer's Foods' Other partners

Opened in two phases in 2010 and 2011, Shearer’s Foods’ Massillon plant adheres to sustainable principles and leverages dynamic software solutions to optimize efficiency.

September 1, 2011

Home

Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc.

High-quality poly bagging machines, conveyors, scales and parts counters for 35 years! We will design your poly bag or choose from our stock list. Ask about blanket pricing and special deals when you buy our equipment and our bags. Fast, durable, accurate and versatile!

1331 Emmitt Road

Akron, OH 44306

Flexible packaging

Bag-in-box provides sustainable option for Shell Lubricants

Automotive motor oils, fluids, and chemicals are typically filled into rigid plastic containers.

August 23, 2011

Secondary Packaging

PLC-controlled robotic case packing/unpacking

See it at PACK EXPO Booth #C-3611! Intelligrated’s Alvey® robotic bottle case packer/unpacker features 2 robotic arms operating on a single PLC-based control system that may be integrated into existing fill lines in wineries, distilleries and breweries.

August 9, 2011

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

Bagger for premade, wicketed bags

VS™ Bagger from WeighPack runs both polyethylene and laminated wicketed bags, can handle bag lengths of 6-20-in. and 6-14-in., and operates at speeds up to 35 cpm.

August 9, 2011

Conveying & accumulation

New snack chip plant is LEED-certified and IT-powered

Opened in two phases in 2010 and 2011, Shearer's Foods' Massillon plant adheres to sustainable principles and leverages dynamic software solutions to optimize efficiency.

August 8, 2011

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

New controls, better conveyor optimize bagging system

New HMI, PLC, servo drive, and programmable safety controller combined with a modular discharge conveying system keep this bagger compact and cost-contained.

August 8, 2011

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Standup pouches make progress

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at some intriguing new standup pouches, including a Method refill pack that has an easy-pour feature built into it.

August 1, 2011