Sustainability

Exclusive video report - captured live at interpack!

The gates of the Messe Düsseldorf opened on Thursday, April 24 with a host of new packaging machines characterized by advanced software, robotics and mechatronic innovations.

May 7, 2008

Flexibles: Page 181

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

How vertical bagging machines improve sustainability

New white paper from Rennco explains how vertical form/fill/seal equipment improves sustainability while cutting material and labor costs.

May 6, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Bulk overwrapping machine

Rennco packager utilized for bulk overwrapping of pre-packaged gift wrap. This system eliminated the necessity of shipping in cardboard containers.

May 6, 2008

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

ICA vf/f/s does coffee and more

In a booth filled with ELAU-equipped bagging systems, ICA's CSV40 Series Paket line demonstrated its ability to run multiple bag sizes and configurations, from simple pillow shaped bags to flat top and square bottom packs with longitudinal edge seams, tin-ties, degassing valves and gas flushing.

May 2, 2008

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Somic debuts tray erect/load/lid system

For Somic, the shipping case is the display for a wide array of flexible and rigid containers. Interpack saw operation of a complete tray erecting, packaging and lidding end-of-line system from Somic.

May 2, 2008

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Mike White, Ossid VP and GM, dies in accident

Mike White, Ossid Vice President and General Manager, died Monday, April 21 as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was 49.

April 24, 2008

Flexibles

End-of-line automation for flexible packaging

Know what to look for when specifying end-of-line automation for flexible packaging. White paper from Blueprint Automation lists criteria buyers and specifiers should use when evaluating potential systems. Also explains business benefits of the single-function cell (SFC) concept.

April 23, 2008

Flexibles

Organic cereals boast compostable, laminated bag

Jordan's in the U.K. uses bags that are certified as compostable.

April 23, 2008

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

Chub packaging machine designed to process high volumes of product at lower cost

Packaging Technologies is a leader in the production of chub packaging machines used in the manufacturing of products such as explosives, high viscosity foods, caulks, sealants, and other industrial products.

April 17, 2008

Flexibles

Glossary of terms

April 9, 2008

Flexibles

Bone-guard shrink bags

With a proprietary bone-guard structure designed to prevent punctures with no need for patches, CMS Flavorseal® bone-guard shrink bags offer good value along with high-abuse performance for bone-in fresh, cooked, and processed meats.

April 7, 2008

Flexibles

Canadian packer debuts new PP jar system

PP jar used for Del Monte brand fruit has foil membrane seal and pull-ring for convenience.

April 6, 2008

Flexibles

Convenience drives frozen food packaging

The market will see growth rates of 4.1% per year through 2011.

April 6, 2008