Secondary Packaging

The changing face of case-ready packaging

A new study tracks case-ready packaging trends in the fresh meat case, but will a reversal in Wal-Mart’s meat-packaging strategy set these statistics on a new course?

June 1, 2008

Multipacking/shrink bundling/banding: Page 20

Secondary Packaging

Prasmatic 45 cpm case/tray packer automates size changes

Highlighting the European trend toward fully automated servo changeover are Prasmatic's TC 450 Series continuous motion, full case, wrap-around case and tray packers.  Combi tray/film and pad/film wrappers are also available.

May 20, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Pester's overwrapper for luxury products is efficient, too

Consumers' expectations for high end cosmetics and pharmaceuticals call for the use of premium cartons and perfect overwraps.  Full overwrapping combines an esthetic quality, protection, plus the ability to display product and regulatory information without detracting from the premium look of the carton once unwrapped.

May 20, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Kallfass servo shrink wrapper uses 15-25% less film

Kallfass ran its Servo Jet 400 side sealing shrink wrap machine at interpack. Used in many different applications for shrink packaging and mailing, the Servo Jet leverages the precision of ELAU automation technology to use less film and form perfect seams.

May 19, 2008

Secondary Packaging

PRB introduces servo overwrapper

PRB's new high-speed fleXE FAR servo bundler/overwrapper is one of the smallest and fastest film overwrappers on the market.

May 13, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Package 'powerhouse' produces for global produce marketer

Marking its 20th year, the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation 2008 include a number of notable achievements in sustainable packaging.

May 12, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Robotics at Heinz-Pocatello

John Beale is project engineering manager at a Heinz frozen food plant in Pocatello, ID. Here he talks about robotic solutions that are being considered.

May 12, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Vertical L Bar sealer video demo

Rennco vertical form/fill/seal packaging systems provide for efficient packaging operations and offers material and labor savings over utilizing pre-made bags.

May 6, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Bulk overwrapping machine

Rennco packager utilized for bulk overwrapping of pre-packaged gift wrap. This system eliminated the necessity of shipping in cardboard containers.

May 6, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Cavanna integrates robotic cartoner and flow wrapper

New for 2008, Cavanna adds continuous motion carton transport and tight integration with flow wrapping to its highly successful G35 series 'robotic island' along with a new OEE system offering.

April 24, 2008

Conveying & accumulation

Bundle wraps answer today's promotional challenges

If stacking strength is essential, consider cartons. But when thick-film packs with carrying strength and message flexibility are key, bundle wraps are an emerging option.

April 1, 2008

Secondary Packaging

Top packaging professionals join Hartness

Hartness International announces the hiring of Rich Brown and John Loughlin.

January 30, 2008

Flexible packaging

High-volume retailers set the pace for packaging

Consumer packaged goods companies follow high-volume retailers’ packaging lead as they seek to align with retailer strategies, brand positioning.

January 11, 2008