Flexibles

Barrier bags and retort pouches open opportunities

Mondi America introduces several new paper-based bags for high-speed filling of fine powders, including a single-ply construction, and will be starting production of flexible film retort pouches for applications such as baby food and pet food in December.

October 1, 2013

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Controls & Machine Components

Linear slide table good for food packaging machinery

Dry-Lin SLN linear slide table system from Igus is good for food packaging machinery applications because it does away with lubricants that could become contaminants. Linear slide table can be designed with a stepper motor and encoder integrated into it.

October 1, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

One platform, many print technologies

Matthews Marking Systems' Viacode print management platform for high-speed packaging lines manages messages and settings across one or several production lines or packaging locations, providing industrial printing for primary, secondary, and tertiary packages.

October 1, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Standardization = success at Nestlé España

By standardizing on equipment and employing continuous improvement methods, Nestlé’s new Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee capsule plant in Girona, Spain, is thriving.

October 1, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Smart Wire DT eliminates conventional control panel hard-wired complexity

Eaton's lean connectivity solution combines PLC with HMI on front of panel, while a single flat cable connects all components, eliminating all traditional hard wiring. This simplified approach lowers cost by reducing engineering, assembly, testing and commissioning, while providing on-board diagnostics.

September 30, 2013

Secondary Packaging

Edson offers new suite of on-machine intelligent packaging systems

The Edson InteleSuite systems reduce downtime, ease maintenance, and improve efficiency. InteleTül prevents changeover mistakes and enhances efficiency. InteleLink provides instant on-machine support information, videos, and manuals. InteleVüe shows live video of internal mechanisms for troubleshooting.

September 30, 2013

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Contract manufacturer accelerates its packaging operations

New facilities and equipment investments drive LiDestri Foods’ operations in Rochester, NY, and Fresno, CA.

September 30, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Global partners offer green packaging solutions that are cost-competitive with existing petroleum streams

U.S. based Ingredion and Australia's Plantic offer thermoform materials with oxygen barrier properties, replacing EVOH barrier layers. KTM produces 100% starch-based foam products from bio degradable dunnage to pharma-grade coolers.

September 30, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

KW Plastics receives FDA letter of no objection for PP recycled resin

KW Plastics receives FDA letter of no objection for KWR 621 FDA PP recycled resin

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September 30, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Dry claw vacuum technology

Mink series of dry-running, non-contacting rotary claw pumps from Busch combine performance, reliability and efficiency. They also feature 100% oil-less compression and minimal maintenance.

September 30, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Talon series offers robotic tooling technology featuring œvacuum on board 2.0

Primary and secondary packaging from JLS Automation offers high sanitary capability and design flexibility that allows you to adapt your packaging requirements for tomorrow as well as today. Applications include case packing, blister and tray loading, product orientation and alignment, or product inspection.

September 30, 2013

Flexibles

Stackable flexible package features reclosable lid produced from a single roll of film

Patented PrimaPak design from Clear Lam replaces cans, bottles and jars eliminating hundreds of millions of pounds of glass, plastic and metal from landfills. Packaging is designed to reduce weight, improve cube utilization and enhance product to package ratios as well as maximize efficiencies in warehousing, shipping, and merchandising.

September 30, 2013

Contract Packaging

Sauce, dip, salsa, and spirits maker/co-packer discusses expansion and staffing

David Stoklosa, Director, Corporate Business Development, LiDestri Foods, Inc., discusses facility and equipment investment, staffing, and business development issues.

September 30, 2013