Flexible packaging

Rethinking robotic case packing

To Switchback Group, its robot is much more than a case packer, it’s the centerpiece of ‘soft integration’ between packaging processes on a line.

October 17, 2008

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Flexible packaging

Is it a robot? A top loader? A side loader?

It’s all the above. Pro Pack Systems’ latest innovation is something you don’t see every day – a delta 3 robotic case packer. And it packs both horizontal and vertical pack patterns. PACK EXPO booth N-4457.

October 17, 2008

Cartoning

Servo cartoner delivers speed and accuracy

Z Automation’s latest Schneider Electric-equipped servo cartoner features motorized setup and remote diagnostics/operation.

October 17, 2008

Flexibles

Alcan acquires pharmaceutical flexible packaging facility in India

Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging – a division of Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan – has acquired the Chakan flexible packaging plant from Associated Capsules Private Limited in India.

October 15, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Live roller merge conveyor

From Nercon comes the Live Roller metering and merging conveyor, which uses the concept of stalling products on the conveyor until they are in the proper sequence.

October 6, 2008

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

Bag sealer/labeler

Belco Packaging Systems has purchased the manufacturing rights to the MAXX 5 bag top sealer-labeler from American Design and Packaging.

October 6, 2008

Flexibles

Recycled-material PETE films

Klöckner Pentaplast has partnered with Packaging 2.0 LLC to introduce SmartCycle™ PETE films to the company’s line of rigid film products.

October 6, 2008

Flexibles

Lessons learned: packaging machinery

700 packaging professionals share their advice about packaging machinery.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Smart's light still burns bright

Smart packaging thrives, with innovations that drive greater brand marketing and product communication, as well as enhance product quality and safety.

October 4, 2008

Thermoform/fill/seal

Tolmar transitions to thermoforms

Foil pouches were more costly and didn’t allow health professionals to see what’s inside the package. A clear, thermoformed tray answers the call.

October 4, 2008

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

Rotary hot-air bag sealers elevate operating efficiencies

Contract packer installs four units to accommodate high-speed, high-production demands of major paper products manufacturer.

October 4, 2008

Sustainability

Palletizing's positive turn

Packaged goods companies are changing their ways as the need to reduce waste becomes increasingly important.

October 4, 2008

Flexibles

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

October 3, 2008