Filling/capping, dry

Heat-sealing machine

The Aergo2 Max heat-sealing machine cycle is described in this video by Rob Arneson, machinery, parts and service manager for Alloyd Brands, during MD&M West/WestPack in Anaheim, CA. The machine shown here uses a 20x28-in. seal area and seals Tyvek® to a PET tray as an example.

March 1, 2012

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Direct inline printing in high definition

During WestPack/MD&M West in Anaheim, CA, James Pugh, key account/OEM manager for Bell-Mark, demonstrates the company’s InteliJet HD for direct inline printing of static and variable information. Machine fits on all horizontal form/fill/seal and blister-packing machines.

March 1, 2012

Labels

Champagne labels get regal redesign

Labels with strong tactile feel combine with distinctive color schemes for luxurious presentation of French champagne brand Canard-Duchêne that helps drive differentiation at the shelf.

March 1, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Reducing case packer cost and complexity

Brenton engineers did everything they could to make a faster and simpler case packer. Creativity—and new technology—were the keys.

March 1, 2012

Cartons and boxes

Black label suits Miller Genuine Draft’s global trade dress

New U.S. package design creates global consistency for Miller Genuine Draft across 60 countries and on all packaging.

March 1, 2012

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

Bagger automation aids charitable food efforts

Midwest Food Bank adds vacuum conveying, auger filling, and form/fill/seal bagging equipment to its arsenal to help fight hunger.

March 1, 2012

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Tray packs promote tomatoes as nutritious ‘candy’ for kids

On-the-go snack and lunch-box packaging options for cherry tomatoes are as kid-friendly as the contents are nutritious.

March 1, 2012

Containers

Premium cigar brand gets embossed metal tins

Attention to molding detail and rich colors are among the features that make this tin for premium cigars a special kind of package.

March 1, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Banded bundles replace shrink film wraps

Banding equipment slashes energy and packaging material costs, while also reducing both floor-space and environmental footprints.

March 1, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Precision Move conveyors

Michael Hosch, director of product development, Dorner Mfg. Corp., describes the company's Precision Move technology for its 2200 and 3200-Series conveyors at Dorner Media Day Feb. 28, 2012.

March 1, 2012

Containers

Innovative PP packs at Ipack-Ima

A single booth was a wealth of information today at Ipack-Ima, the Italian packaging show running this week in Milan.

February 29, 2012

Conveying & accumulation

Tervis Tumbler gains repeatable efficiency with 'Precision' conveyors

Robotic cells use advanced conveyor technology to accurately index inner and outer beverage container tumblers for assembly and packaging functions.

February 29, 2012

Flexibles

Miss Muffet uses compostable cellulose material for candy packaging

U.K.-based Miss Muffet & Co. wraps its fairytale and nursery rhyme-inspired confectionery in material that fits into its environmental stance.

February 29, 2012