Contract Packaging

Co-packers challenged to leverage automation

A new report from PMMI, “Vision 2025,” enumerates those challenges that contract packagers face when automating and offers suggestions on overcoming these hurdles.

April 3, 2019

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 500

Contract Packaging

Automation becomes viable

In the contract packaging environment, automation traditionally has not been an option. But as cobots become more affordable and easier to program, they offer a new opportunities.

April 2, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products Co.: Absolute encoders

Absolute encoders from Encoder Products are available in shaft and blind hollow bore in sizes 36 mm, 58 mm, and standard size 25 with a 2.5 in. housing.

April 2, 2019

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Compartmented soup cup brings big benefits

Norwegian soup maker does away with 2-kg bulk bag format in favor of a single-serve cup that includes a snap-on container filled with fresh ingredients by in-store operators.

April 1, 2019

Converting equipment

A whole new approach to converting corrugated

The first of its kind in North America, the new BentLine technology uses two separate machines, one for flexo printing and a second for die-cutting, that operate as one unit.

April 1, 2019

Secondary Packaging

Servo control platform enables impressive case packing

The latest iteration of a robotic case packing system that has been around since 2006, the Adabot LV MKII has servo-driven capabilities that meet Walmart preferences head on.

April 1, 2019

Flexibles

Which coffee package is the most sustainable?

A new report includes comparative Life Cycle Assessments of three ground coffee packaging formats: a flexible stand-up pouch, a steel can, and a rigid plastic canister.

March 31, 2019

Containers

Date nectar and syrup now in travel-size and squeezable bottles

Middle Eastern-inspired natural sweetener now available in two lightweight packaging formats, one for use on-the-go and the other for dispensing convenience.

March 30, 2019

Controls & Machine Components

NK Technologies: DC current transducer

NK Technologies introduces the DT-BB DC current transducer rated to measure DC current at working voltages to 1500 VDC. Its design allows a split-core transducer to be installed over existing bus bars or wire and can be mounted on a panel or DIN rail.

March 29, 2019

Closures

Critical fix for closures triples cleaning product sales

E-commerce home cleaning products finds solutions to leaking bottles and pump dispensers that stick.

March 29, 2019

Plastics/resins

TE closure offers one-step opening

Featured at the ProFood Tech booth of Tetra Pak was WingCap 30, the newest generation of Tetra Pak’s closures that offer one-step opening.

March 28, 2019

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging - the new frontier for brand innovations

There is a “perfect storm” of market forces turning food and CPG manufacturers to CP/CM partners for product, process and external innovations. Consumer trends, sustainability, and new technologies are also drivers of this “new frontier.”

March 28, 2019

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Flat labeling machine

Label any flat object quickly and accurately with this new label dispenser.

March 28, 2019