Secondary Packaging

Demand rises for shelf-ready packaging

Automation helps end users deliver shelf-ready packaging and meet eCommerce needs.

October 15, 2018

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Secondary Packaging

Updated palletizer is safer, easier to use and maintain

High-level, row-forming palletizer from Honeywell Intelligrated gets enhancements that improve safety, ease of use, and maintenance.

October 15, 2018

Flexibles

Child-resistant zipper and flexible valve solutions

Zip-Pak has officially entered into the liquids category with the debut of ValvPakTM, while also introducing its new child-resistant package.

October 15, 2018

Controls & Machine Components

Exair Corp.: Anti-static ionizing bar

Exair’s Gen4 ionizing bar eliminates static electricity 25% better than previous models by eliminating larger static charges faster. It has improved range and is effective when mounted up to 4 in. from a charged surface.

October 15, 2018

Flexibles

Focus on flexible packaging and sustainability

ProAmpac premiers its ProActive Sustainability brand mark at PACK EXPO International to reinforce its commitment to environmental stewardship.

October 15, 2018

Conveying & accumulation

Ultra-flexible product handling for liquids market

This all-in-one product handling solution takes a unique approach for remarkable flexibility, minimal TCO.

October 14, 2018

Closures

Caps allow for real-time consumer interconnectivity

Talkin’ Caps ensure product safety and reduce brand owners’ liability by protecting against counterfeiting and “gray market” activities.

October 14, 2018

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Fresh, sliced bread picked and placed in MAP packaging

Consumers are demanding high-quality, preservative-free foods. A new robotic system opens the door for MAP packaging of fresh, sliced bread.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

Cobot erects random case sizes on-demand

New cobot case erector can handle random case sizes in a footprint that is 60% smaller than a traditional robotic case-erecting system.

October 14, 2018

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

A faster form/fill/seal pouch machine

Effytec USA demonstrates its next-generation horizontal pouch machine with 15 minute full format changeover.

October 14, 2018

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

Snack maker doubles speeds

Integrated turnkey systems also cut waste and downtime.

October 14, 2018

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Modular system ushers in ‘beginning of a new labeling era’

Krones’ new ErgoModul labeling series includes three main machines, six table diameters, and seven labeling station types.

October 14, 2018

Secondary Packaging

‘Intelligent Illumination’ disrupts downtime

LED technology alerts and guides users to issues quickly, saving time and money.

October 14, 2018