Secondary Packaging

Highly flexible robotic case packer for bagged snacks

Video demo shows Focke & Co. Highly Flexible Packer (HFP) robotically pack bagged snacks into cases.

November 9, 2010

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Closures

Distribution packaging and containerization

Strong packaging and a solid intermodal container are necessary for getting cargo to global markets, but more is required.

November 3, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Partition inserter reaches high speeds

Especially suitable for wineries and spirits manufacturers, the servo-driven partition inserter introduced at ABC was attracting a lot of attention.

November 3, 2010

Sustainability

Unilever display shrinks footprint using Sonoco's design software

A redesigned floorstand wing unit for Vaseline Sheer Infusion body lotion reduces paperboard use by 50% without any loss in branding appeal in stores.

November 3, 2010

Labels

WS Packaging develops time indicator label

The label gradually turns pink to tell consumers when it is time to replace the Arm & Hammer refrigerator air filter.

October 31, 2010

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Schneider Electric becomes an OYSTAR Global Automation Partner

OYSTAR IWK is introducing its new TFS E tube filler at Pack Expo 2010 in Chicago. This machine features innovative solutions that greatly reduce product changeover times. It also served as a pilot project for international collaboration between IWK and Schneider Electric, in which Schneider Electric served as both an international technology partner and a supplier of automation and electrical equipment.

October 26, 2010

Beverage

Jim Renda named president of Multisorb Technologies

As President, Renda will be responsible for leading the global operations and business for Multisorb.

October 20, 2010

Dairy

KUKA evaluating robotics for food packaging

Converting from conventional to robotic packaging offers a cost-saving, productivity-improving solution for food processors faced with labor challenges, product integrity concerns, floor space limitations and the need for flexibility in packaging applications.

October 19, 2010

Prepared Foods

Arctic Robotic Design Guide

How can you increase the productivity of your freezer, lower operation and labor costs without sacrificing product quality? Read the arctic robot design guide from KUKA to learn how.

October 19, 2010

Beverage

Understanding advances in mixed-load palletizing

White paper from KUKA Robotics explains how newest advances in mixed-load palletizing can reduce costs, streamline the supply chain, and save labor and floor costs.

October 19, 2010

Palletizing/depalletizing

High-speed bag palletizer packs 40 lb bags at 24 bags/min

Video from KUKA Robotics shows flexible high-speed palletizing solution of 40 lb bags at more than 24 bags/min.

October 19, 2010

Beverage

Beer labels: a real whodunit story

Brewer draws interest to new line of beer by rolling out a detective mystery in cases of its locally brewed Just Beer brand India Pale Ale.

October 19, 2010

Flexibles

The case of the compostable chip package-Part 2

The sun has all but set on the Sun Chips® bag, but not without giving rise to a host of issues.

October 19, 2010