Flexibles

Robotic Dispensing Technology Approved for Use in Oklahoma Pharmacies

With packaging designed by nurses, the daily dosing technology aims to increase efficiency in long-term senior care facilities.

December 21, 2016

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Secondary Packaging

Banded bundles abandon the box

Carton converter cuts costs by adopting straight-to-the-pallet banding system that requires no outer corrugated casing of the flats.

December 20, 2016

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

Squid Ink debuts automatic bag closure machine

Squid Ink partners with Kwik Lok to release the 872 automatic bag closure machine and printer.

December 19, 2016

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Bio-based Snickers wrapper wins top award

Four years in the making, a bio-based film wrapper for Mars' Snickers candy bar made from potato starch waste is given top honors in the 11th Global Bioplastics Awards.

December 19, 2016

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Mars Drinks rethinks Freshpack design

After a Life Cycle Assessment of its single-serve Freshpack pouch for coffee and tea, Mars Drinks make changes that reduce the carbon footprint of the package by 31%.

December 13, 2016

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Balance Bar redesign is wrapped in decadence

Positioned as ‘craveable nutrition,’ Balance Bars now use packaging graphics that use delectable images of chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel poured across the canvas.

December 11, 2016

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A clear three-layer lamination for hot- and cold-fill blister seals

Klöckner Pentaplast's LiquiGuard blister films solve common technical limitations posed by emerging medication forms, which can now be packaged in crystal-clear, thermostable laminate film.

December 9, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Axon appoints Latin American sales, customer support manager

Axon promoted Jose Arroyo to Latin American sales and customer support manager to provide sales service activities for a growing customer base.

December 6, 2016

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

A continuous motion f/f/s machine maximizes efficiency

The BVC vertical bagger from Rovema features ultrasonic film tracking, servo-driven film carriage correction and adjustable pressure. The Sense and Seal feature detects product in seal areas and the preheating Premium Seal feature maintains high quality at high speeds.

December 5, 2016

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

Advanced technology, increased production line efficiency

At PACK EXPO 2016 in Chicago, Masipack introduced their latest vertical form/fill/seal machine, the Ultra VS 300. Equipped with B&R HMI systems, the Ultra VS bagger has flexibility and high performance as its main differentiators. Masipack 2017 machines are completely enclosed in accordance with current international safety standards. This design feature contributes to a cleaner work environment, and continues to facilitate machine operation.

November 30, 2016

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Premium tea and coffee in a portable, brew-in-the-bag pouch

Coffeebrewer Nordic engineers a stand-up pouch for its premium tea and coffee products. An integrated coffee/tea filter allows consumers to brew the products right in the bag for on-the-go convenience.

November 29, 2016

Flexible packaging

Stick sachet line helps Almac Group meet pediatric formulation demand

Machinery expands Almac Group’s commercial packaging facility by packing pediatric drug products—powders, minitabs or granules—in stickpack sachets.

November 29, 2016

Flexible packaging

An Automated Sealer Handles Horizontal or Vertical Pouches

An L-belt style conveyor on the Emplex bagging system from Plexpack rotates to accommodate horizontal or vertical pouch applications at sizes from 5x5 inches to 10x18 inches and up to 15 lbs.

November 27, 2016