Conveying & accumulation

Intralox Gives Update on Operating Conditions in Lousiana Due to Hurricane Ida

A message from Intralox President and CEO Edel Blanks on how Intralox is handling conditions at its Louisiana facility.

August 30, 2021

Machinery: Page 161

Capping

Hi-tech Bottling Comes to Remote Armenian Mountains

A&M Rare’s new, ultramodern bottling plant seems almost surreal in a place where unspoiled scenery and mountain grandeur are on full display.

August 26, 2021

Labels

Accraply to Showcase Modular Labeling Station at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Accraply, A Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Company

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1800! Accraply will showcase the Trine Modular Labeling Station, an upgrade for existing Trine roll-fed labelers that enables significant process improvements with minimal line disruption.

August 30, 2021

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Pneumatic Scale to Exhibit its Canning Line at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Pneumatic Scale Angelus, A Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Company

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1800! Pneumatic Scale Angelus will exhibit the CB50C counter-pressure integrated canning line for craft beverage packaging.

August 27, 2021

Material handling

Romark Logistics Completes Expansion of Warehouse/Distribution Facility

Romark Logistics

Romark Logistics, a third-party logistics company supporting all facets of the supply chain, completed the expansion and upgrade of its Hazleton, Pa. warehouse/distribution facility.

August 26, 2021

Thermoform/fill/seal

Multivac Constructing Multi-purpose Building in Japan

MULTIVAC Inc.

Multivac is constructing a new multi-purpose building in the Tsukuba, Japan that will include production areas, a training center for customers and staff, as well as showrooms for machines.

August 25, 2021

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Tray Sealer Helps Startup Brand Become a Savory Success

Using a combination of vacuum skin packaging and High Pressure Processing, grab-and-go meal startup Torn Apron is producing 4,000 tray packs/week of restaurant-quality meals that have a shelf life from 50 to 60 days.

August 25, 2021

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

BW Flexible Systems to Demonstrate VF/F/S Bagger at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

BW Flexible Systems

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #C-1800! BW Flexible Systems will demonstrate its Hayssen ISB (intelligent sanitary bagger) designed to provide sanitary design, modern industrial machine intelligence, and intuitive operation for vf/f/s packaging.

August 24, 2021

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Eriez Vibratory Feeder Used in Automated Pre-roll Cannabis System

Eriez

A custom Eriez 6C electromagnetic vibratory feeder serves as a critical component in a novel automated pre-roll cannabis system that handles up to 2,000 pre-roll cone joints/hr, streamlines the process, and maintains consistent output.

August 24, 2021

Robotics

New Advances in Robotics for Packaging

Despite a turbulent 18 months, robot suppliers continue to introduce advancements in robotics technology that include innovations in payload and reach, end-of-arm tooling, software, and applications.

August 23, 2021

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Matrix to Exhibit at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Matrix Packaging Machinery

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth # C-2829! Matrix will demonstrate its fully integrated mini-packaging line and showcase various ProMach brands.

August 20, 2021

Robotics

Motion Controls Robotics to Launch Industrial Software Department

The new department will help Motion Controls Robotics’ customers connect production and front office.

August 20, 2021

Robotics

Renato Maia Joins Columbia Machine, Inc.

Columbia Machine, Inc.

Maia will assist Columbia with the business development and market expansion of its palletizing and robotics business in Brazil.

August 19, 2021