Judy Rice

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
Filler upgrade boosts speed and versatility
New volumetric filling system with easy changeover capability accommodates cold- and hot-fill products in range of container shapes/sizes.
December 1, 2017
Frankie V’s Kitchen fills a range of volumes, from sauces in 3.8-oz containers to soups in 32-oz containers.
Secondary Packaging
Frozen burger giant installs robotic top-load carton equipment
Electronic vision-guided pick-and-place system significantly improves overall carton packing efficiencies.
November 1, 2017
Flow-wrapped two-count pillow packs of burgers are vacuum-picked and placed into top-load chipboard cartons.
Sustainability
Combo plastic/paperboard sleeve cups
Distinctive single-serve cottage cheese packaging stands out in refrigerator case.
November 1, 2017
Consumers easily open the product by tearing the vertical side strip to separate the paperboard sleeve from the PP cup and lifting the foil membrane lid.
Home
Shipping case upgrade
Lobster wholesaler switches to stronger corrugated cases designed for easy assembly and reduced material usage.
September 5, 2017
The specially lined, wax-treated shipping cases can endure extreme moisture conditions.
Home
Innovative packaging propels jet fuel test kit performance
Desiccant-lined plastic vials improve packaging efficiencies and user convenience.
September 5, 2017
Cartons now contain 8 tubes with 10 capsule detectors per tube, a packaging configuration made possible by using a desiccant liner instead of a sachet in each tube.
Cosmetics/Personal care
Clearly market-smart packaging
Conversion from opaque paperboard cartons to see-through plastic cartons showcases product quality and delivers sharper shelf impact.
September 5, 2017
The new clear plastic cartons allow consumers a true view of what they are buying.
Filling/capping, dry
Reliably consistent induction sealing pays off
In-line, conveyor-mounted system adds speed and flexibility.
July 27, 2017
The uniquely designed containers require proprietary customized filling, sealing, capping, and labeling systems.
Conveying & accumulation
Fast & flexible can packing
Contract beverage packer revolutionizes high-speed variety can packaging by automating cartoning/casing operations for broad range of can sizes, flavor varieties, and pack configurations.
July 26, 2017
City Brewing’s Memphis contract variety pack line outputs a range of formats from 4-packs to 30-packs in one to six flavor mix combinations.
Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)
Bagging line upgrade
New vf/f/s and combination weigh scale system helps baked snacks manufacturer improve weight control, avert product damage difficulties, and double packaging speeds.
July 7, 2017
Pamela’s Products now is producing 1-oz bags at 100 bpm and 9-oz bags sizes at 45-50 bpm.
Conveying & accumulation
Compact, cost-competitive, reconfigurable conveyors
How to enhance versatility and reduce maintenance and floor space requirements.
May 1, 2017
The plastic modular conveyor components can be quickly repositioned to accommodate changing product handling needs.
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