Gretchen EdelbrockSecondary Packaging3M: Case sealers3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes DivisionSee them at PACK EXPO Booth #4921! 3M’s new line of 3M-Matic Case Sealers, Random Case Sealer 7000r Pro, Adjustable Case Sealer 7000a Pro, and Adjustable Case Sealer 8000a Pro (pictured) are each designed with 2-in and 3-in interchangeable tape heads, and rugged dual extruded columns.September 5, 2014HomeMettler Toledo: CheckweighersMettler-Toledo Product InspectionSee them at PACK EXPO, Booth #S1706 and Pharma Expo, Booth #W776! Mettler Toledo Hi-Speed’s new C3000 series checkweighers deliver a throughput and accuracy increase of 33% for less waste in a flexible, space-saving design.September 5, 2014HomePro Mach acquires Benchmark AutomationPro Mach, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Benchmark Automation, manufacturer of specialty material handling solutions and packaging equipment; Benchmark complements Pro Mach’s existing material handling product line and strengthens capabilities in the food and bakery markets.September 5, 2014HomeSelig Group closure seal facility achieves BRC/GFSI CertificationSelig Group’s Forrest, IL closure seal manufacturing facility has received the highest level certification, Grade A, under the British Retail Consortium‘s (BRC) Global Standards for Packaging and Packaging Material; Selig is believed to be the only global liner supplier to have achieved this significant industry recognition.September 5, 2014Secondary PackagingTexwrap: Vertical shrink wrapping systemTexwrap Packaging SystemsTexwrap's new 914BVS continuous motion vertical wrapping system now wraps upright-standing bottles, cans, and jars – directly from a filler – at speeds up to 70 packs/min, making a very secure and attractive package for store display.September 4, 2014HomeJoint venture between Life Packaging Technology and Mocon forms Life Pack Labs to provide innovative packaging technology solutions for pharma, medical devicesLife Pack Labs, a new packaging testing company, is a joint venture between Mocon, Inc. manufacturer of permeation instrumentation, and Life Packaging Technology LLC, package engineering services provider for life science products.September 4, 2014HomeBosch Packaging Technology: Coffee protection valveSyntegonSee it at PACK EXPO, Booth #S-3514! Applied on coffee packaging at a rate of 150 valves/min, the V55 external coffee protection valve from Bosch Packaging Technology prevents product deterioration and enhances product protection while offering material, logistics, and storage space savings as well as a changeover time reduction.September 3, 2014Secondary PackagingOrion Packaging: Chain conveyor pallet wrap systemOrion Packaging SystemsSee it at PACK EXPO, Booth #5431! Orion Packaging Systems’ Lo Pro Chain Conveyor Pallet Wrap System wraps the new half-size pallets that are now being used in the beverage delivery industry.September 3, 2014Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)Triangle: Vf/f/s bagger with enhanced sanitation featuresTriangle Package Machinery CompanySee it at PACK EXPO, Booth #S-2014! Designed to meet rigorous hygiene standards for applications such as infant formula, pharmaceutical powders, whey, and other dairy powders, Triangle Package Machinery’s Model XYS08 with Spee-Dee Sanitary Auger is a high-speed compact vf/f/s bagging machine that is also suitable for packaging nuts, rice, powders, small fresh-cut produce, and confectionery products.September 3, 2014HomeLuceo: Food packaging inspection machineLuceo Inspection WorldwideSee it at PACK EXPO, Booth # S4368! Luceo Inspection’s hygienic, ergonomic ThermoSecure L is a food packaging inspection machine that detects and rejects all packaging with poor quality sealing, and with labeling or marking errors.September 2, 2014Previous PagePage 28 of 241Next PageTop StoriesSustainable PackagingAldi Adopts ‘World’s First’ Aluminum-free Full Barrier Aseptic CartonsAldi adopts SIG’s Terra Alu-free carton packs for its Rio d’oro juice line, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 29% with the world’s first aluminum-free full-barrier aseptic carton made from over 80% paper.Package DesignAbsolut Vodka Adds Glow Effect for Festival-Themed BottlesPMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Donates $100,000 to Michigan State’s School of PackagingRecyclingThrough the Line: Recyclable Aluminum Coffee PodSponsor ContentStainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications