Gretchen EdelbrockSustainabilityAPPE: Pasteurizable PET jarPlastipak PackagingCapable of hot-fill or pasteurization up to 95 degrees C, the new lightweight shatterproof ThermaLite PET jar from APPE is up to 85% lighter than glass equivalents with a smaller footprint, provides energy and transportation savings, and also reduces noise levels and avoids the risk of breakage on the line.August 30, 2013HomeTricorBraun licenses IoPP’s online Fundamentals of Packaging Technology courseTricorBraun has become the latest organization to license IoPP’s online Fundamentals, which includes 42 prerecorded, self-directed lessons and 27 hours of learning covering all the major areas of packaging.August 28, 2013Filling/capping, dryNBE: Bulk bag filler for extremely harsh environmentsNational Bulk Equipment, Inc.Built with a corrosion-resistant structural framework and specially-treated components and controls to withstand caustic material and severe temperature, National Bulk Equipment’s (NBE) automated bulk bag filling system also provides 30,000 lb./hr. process rates.August 27, 2013HomeMettler-Toledo Safeline hires Harry Seibert Head of SalesMetal detection and x-ray inspection equipment manufacturer Mettler-Toledo Safeline has an-nounced that Harry D. Seibert is joining the company as Head of Sales for the United States.August 27, 2013HomeBeckhoff Automation expands US Systems Engineering Group with 2 new engineersIn order to better serve rapidly increasing requests for on-site engineering support, Beckhoff Automation LLC has added two experienced engineers to the company’s Systems Engineering Group.August 26, 2013Secondary PackagingAFA Systems: Gantry robot palletizing systemAFA Systems Ltd.Using a 3-axis robot to pick and place a wide variety of products such as cases, pails, etc., the AF-PLT gantry robot palletizing system from AFA Systems provides an economical solution to automate the pallet building process.August 26, 2013Secondary PackagingWexxar/Bel: Case former, sealer systemWexxar BelThe BEL 150/505g4ss washdown-protected, stainless steel semi-automatic case former and sealer from Wexxar Packaging, powered by Pro Mach, provides food and beverage plants with a cost effective, low maintenance case former and sealer specifically designed for washdown or high moisture environments.August 23, 2013Conveying & accumulationNalbach: Compact robotsNalbach Engineering Co.See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1925! Nalbach’s Motoman MH5F and MH5LF robot models are compact and powerful robots designed for small parts assembly, material handling, and packaging.August 22, 2013Coding, Printing & LabelingVideojet: Color ink for large character markingVideojet Technologies Inc.Six new color inks for Videojet’s 2300 Series of large character ink jet printers help users expand the visual and functional coding capabilities of their high-resolution large character marking (LCM) ink jet printers.August 21, 2013Filling/capping, liquid & viscousScholle: Aseptic filler for bag-in-boxScholle CorporationFilling fresh, ESL, and high-acid products in one machine, the new SureFill aseptic filler for bag-in-box from Scholle features bag size and fitment versatility, high throughput rates, quick changeovers, longer run periods between clean-up, and enhanced product and operator safety.August 20, 2013Previous PagePage 88 of 241Next PageTop StoriesBagging & PouchingWada Farms, Walmart Roll Out 30% PCR Potato BagThis partnership between Walmart, Wada Farms, and Emerald Packaging places food-contact recycled film in the retail produce aisle.PMMI NewsPMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise AwardsRecyclingRecycling Falters as Companies Retreat from Plastic-Waste PledgesRecyclingThrough the Line Podcast: Logitech Switches to Paper for Mouse PackagingSponsor ContentInnovative packaging solutions
