Pat Reynolds

VP Editor Emeritus
This trayless format for ground meat has proven popular in Europe, and now Harpak-ULMA is testing it in the U.S.
Time To Try Trayless Meat in the U.S.?
At the Harpak-ULMA PACK EXPO Las Vegas booth, a key emphasis was on trayless ground meat backflushed with a mix of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Sep 28th, 2021
Injection-molded PP and a unique package closure are keys behind the success of this new product from CleverFoodies.
CleverFoodies Leverages Injection-Molded Package
May 11th, 2021
Francisco Nogueira
When Will Personalized Packaging Break Through?
Francisco Nogueira, Global Packaging Innovation-Decoration Specialist at AB-InBev, sees personalized packaging as a trend that is about to take off.
Oct 25th, 2019
The CP3918 Control Panel offers advanced, intuitive HMI for the XACT-FIL machine through its 19-in. multi-touch screen.
Machine Development Driven by the Latest in Advanced Controls
Whether it’s improving fill accuracy, simplifying changeovers, reducing machine footprint, or making it easier to penetrate specific regional markets, advanced controls technology is the key.
Oct 25th, 2019
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Paperly
Dow Diamond Finalist: Amcor’s Paperly
Charcupac, a French meat and charcuterie slicing and packaging specialist in Ars-sur-Moselle, is among the first to commercialize a new thermoformable material from Amcor called Paperly.
Oct 4th, 2019
Paper-based material scores sustainability points.
Paper-based Tray for Food
REWE Group, one of the biggest retailers in Austria, is offering the premium cheeses in its organic brand Ja! Natürlich in patented paper trays that reduce the use of plastic by 70 percent.
Oct 4th, 2019
The clear window in this stand-up pouch was produced by the SEI Laser PackMaster WD.
Laser Cut for Clear Window
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019 the Matik booth featured, among other things, the SEI Laser PackMaster WD.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Condiment packer
The newest addition to the Winpak fleet is a 14-across system for condiment packaging. Offers 17% more throughput per cycle.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Smart-belt flow wrapper
The Delta Easy machine from Ilapak is made primarily for the bakery industry. A six-belt smart belt accumulates and feeds products smoothly.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Sanitary vf/f/s
Ilapak Vegatronic 6400 is a continuous motion vertical form/fill/seal system with high-level sanitary design and speeds to 150 bags/min.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Mini case sealer
The HMT Mini case sealer from Massman Automation is designed so that modules can be added if higher throughput is required.
Sep 25th, 2019
Club store case format or retail-ready pack can be done by this versatile case packer.
Modular Case/Tray Packer
The LSP Series packer from Delkor loads pouches vertically for a 14-count club store format or horizontally for a 4-count Cabrio retail-ready format.
Sep 24th, 2019
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Rinser/filler/capper for cans, glass, or PET
The GEA Vipoll Visitron Filler is an all-in-one rinser/filler/capper solution for cans, glass, or PET bottles.
Sep 24th, 2019