Flexible packaging

Watch PMMI’s 2014 Packaging Line of the Year in action

Learn how Big Heart Pet Brands implemented new packaging technologies and fetched PMMI’s prestigious award.

December 18, 2014

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Flexible packaging

A proper zippered stand-up pouch

Valteko f/f/s system produces from rollstock a true stand-up pouch with an integrated zipper reclosure feature for added consumer convenience.

November 17, 2014

Flexible packaging

Bag feeder and with labeler

Watch the Kirk-Rudy KR725 feed stacked flat bags, from smooth pick-and-place function, even for bags with double folds, which don't stack evenly, through label print-and-apply.

November 17, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Robotic case packer for pouches

The MSP-200 from Delkor is a mid-speed case packing system for pouches that loads Delkor Cabrio cases as well as other case styles by deploying two Fanuc robots. One robot aligns pouches while the other one picks them and inserts them into cases.

November 12, 2014

Flexible packaging

Insert spouts into pouches for liquid filling applications

Bossar's BVH (Bossar Vertical Horizontal machine) machine is a servo-controlled machine that can form stand-up Stabilo-type pouches with the classic side-gusset folds and a stand-up base, and it can insert top spouts onto the pouches, making it suitable for liquids and free-flowing powders.

November 11, 2014

Flexibles

Flexible, stackable, reclosable packaging made from a roll of film

Clear Lam highlights PrimaPak - flexible, stackable, reclosable packaging made from a roll of film. It's made to replace cans, bottles, jars, trays, & dysfunctional stand-up pouches.

November 4, 2014

Flexible packaging

Run small, run fast

GEA Food Solutions demonstrates its line of SmartPacker Vertical Form-Fill-Seal bagging equipment. Here, the twin tube C- high speed pillow bagger has been optimized to run small and pillow pouches at high rates of speed.

November 4, 2014

Flexibles

Next-gen reclosures

The newest reclosure tape from Aplix is designed for large bags and has been used in the pet food category for net weights in the 4-lb range.

November 3, 2014

Flexible packaging

Highly versatile stick pack machine

RoPak's highly versatile stick pack machine can accomplish both liquid and dry packs by simply changing the doser. Servo control of the doser, in conjunction with different forming axes, allow for very easy changeover, in fact, the machine can perform a tool-less changeover, with only forming tubes, film and appropriate machine configurations in need of change.

November 3, 2014

Flexibles

Vegan brand emphasizes healthy ingredients

Nate’s Meatless of South San Francisco has updated the packaging for its meatless meatballs with clean, modern graphics and an icon that emphasizes the product’s non-GMO status.

November 1, 2014

Flexibles

Bird-friendly coffee brand earns street cred with compostable pouch

British coffee producer Bird & Wild uses pouch made from compostable, renewable material to expand its offerings to stores looking for more eco-friendly options.

October 21, 2014

Flexibles

Skincare kit package delivers differentiation

MIO Skincare’s customized stand-up pouch with carry handle offers a sporty, modern appeal for Life Time Fitness club members.

September 25, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Vertical cartoners cope with 24,000 lb of pouched candy per hour

A custom control system and a clever arrangement of sensors developed by Ferrara engineering control help Ferrara’s five cartoners keep up with pouched candy.

September 9, 2014