InfraPak, Inc: Stretch wrapper

Infrapak (Schiller Park, IL) introduces its Spider stretch wrapper. When applied as a fully automatic operator-free machine at high speed, the Spider can wrap 60 to 70 loads/hour.

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Rotary tower design allows for wrapping unstable loads. Machine is used in applications where dependability and long life are expected. Applications include bottling, agricultural, chemicals, and more.

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Kevin Mauger, NCC Automated Systems, Named an Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Greater Philadelphia Award Finalist

According to Ernst & Young LLP, Mauger was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria—entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact—among other core contributions and attributes.

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Polypack introduces the Unwrapper unpacking machine designed to remove shrink film from corrugated trays.

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PCMC Hosts Ribbon-cutting Event for its Packaging Innovation Center

On April 26, Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, welcomed 70-plus customers, suppliers, and area supporters to its new Packaging Innovation Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour, and overview presentation.

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Tripack LLC to Open Manufacturing Facility in Florida

In response to the growing demand for decorated aluminum cans in the beverage industry, Tripack announces plans to open a third manufacturing facility in Lakeland, Fla., that will have over 30,000 sq ft and space for multiple packaging lines.

Electric Stretch Wrapper

Signode’s Multi FleX1 features an electrically operated stretch frame and film handling system and is capable of wrapping more than 200 loads/hr. The smaller footprint maximizes production floor space and be placed closer to a facility’s perimeter.

Error Detection Automation Simplified: Introducing the In-Sight 2800

Error Detection Automation Simplified: Introducing the In-Sight 2800

See how easily the Cognex In-Sight 2800 can automate error detection. Powered by deep learning, it can solve a wide range of inspection applications quickly and easily — no programming experience required.

Eco-friendly Invertor

The Green Invertor from Carleton Helical Technologies is made of recycled plastic. It rotationally positions containers 180 deg at speeds up to 2000 cpm, dependent on the container’s dimensions.

Case Packer

Muller Technology launches an automated six-axis case packer for the high-volume production of lid and container packaging.

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Eriez® Celebrates 80 Years in Business

The Eriez story began in 1942 when founder O.F. Merwin installed a permanent magnet in a grain mill. Today, the company has a workforce of more than 900 individuals located throughout 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries on six continents.

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Case Sealer

With belt speeds up to 155 fpm, Signode’s LDX-RTB 4.0 semi-automatic random case sealer features patented technology that enables processing of void-filled and over-stuffed cases with a pneumatic top cartridge.

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Customized Conveyor System

Multi-Conveyor recently built a complex, yet small footprint, custom conveyor system that uses a servo transpositor retract and two stacked servo merges to transport bags of chicken from three baggers to two case packers, with X-ray scans in the process.

Bulk Bag Discharging: Control Dust and Eliminate Material Waste

Bulk Bag Discharging: Control Dust and Eliminate Material Waste

Protect your personnel, product, and equipment. Engineered-to-application bulk bag dischargers from NBE, with enclosed dust recovery, keep material in the product stream and throughput at its peak.

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KHS Debuts Retrofits for Existing Packaging Machines

The new packaging line retrofits from KHS wrap beverage cans in paper instead of film and can be retrofitted to existing Innopack machines.

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Cartoning and Coding Line Delivers COVID-19 Vaccine Vials

Equipment for cartoning, serializing, and case packing vials was designed and delivered in just a few short months.

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Live at PACK EXPO East: Fit into Tight Spaces with Low Profile Sanitary Conveyor

A low-profile stainless steel frame with compact 1.25-in. diameter end-roller pulleys, enabling the conveyor to fit in tight spaces in and around other machinery, as well as safely operate in close proximity to employees.

JLS designed and manufactured this carton handling system for high-speed, low-noise operation.

iCam-Based Linear Pick-and-Place Mechanism Maintains Control of Empty Cartons

Transferring empty cartons from a high-speed forming machine into a smart carton identification and loading system helps to maintain control of the lightweight boxes prior to use.

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Automation and Flexibility in EOL Equipment Needed for Expanding SKUs

As the trend of more variety, more sizes, more choices, and ultimately more SKUs increases, end of line machinery is keeping up by including more robots, cobots, and modularity.

NCC to Showcase Automated Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO East

NCC Automated Systems, along with its divisions, SideDrive Conveyor Co. and Nutra-Pack Systems, will be showcasing their combined experience in packaging systems integration and sanitary conveyors in Booth 1426.

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Report: Innovative New Pumps and Sorters at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the pumps and sorters category.

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Report: Innovative New Banding and Strapping Machinery at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the banding and strapping category.

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Report: Innovative New Conveyors at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the conveyors category.

Orion to Demonstrate Updated Features on its Pallet Wrapping System at PACK EXPO East

Visit Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, in Booth 2214 to see how the updated features on its Flex LPA performs entire wrap cycle without operator handling film at beginning or end of cycle.

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Compact Horizontal Cartoner

PMI KYOTO launches the KC-100F continuous-motion, all-servo compact horizontal cartoner capable of either automatic or handloaded product infeed.

Demand for Supply Chain Visibility Leads to Labeling Enhancements for EOL Operations

The increased need for product visibility in the supply chain means new demands on end of line operations, most often by way of labeling enhancements and vision inspection.

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Report: Innovative New Cartoning Machinery at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the cartoning category.

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Report: Innovative New Case Packing Machinery at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group editors fanned out across the many booths at PACK EXPO Las Vegas to bring you this Innovations Report. Here’s what they saw in the case packing category.

Three Sustainability Trends Driving End of Line Machinery Innovations

EOL machinery needs to be flexible, adjustable, and adaptable to function efficiently with packaging changes that are a result of these sustainability trends.

Texwrap Joins the Contract Packaging Association to Further its Connections with Contract Packagers

Joining the CPA organization positions Texwrap to better communicate information, disseminate ideas, and share application expertise with its contract packaging customers.

Piab’s Food, Pharma Conveyors Focus on EU and U.S. Food Grade Compliance

Piab’s range of piFLOW® conveyors for the food and pharmaceutical industries—piFLOW®f, piFLOW®p, and piFLOW®t—all comply with the latest and most stringent standards regulating materials that come into contact with food.

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Metal Detector Cues Retractable Noser Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor built a modular retractable and straight running conveyor system to transport 2 lanes of flexible packaged product that discharges from a checkweigher through an incorporated metal detection system.

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Dorner’s AquaPruf Ultimate Conveyor Earns 3-A Certification

The evaluation is performed by an objective, independent third-party verification inspection to ensure the AquaPruf Ultimate conveyor has met the requirements of the 3-A sanitary standard in the design and fabrication of equipment used in food processing.

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Future Looks Bright for End of Line Equipment Market

Four trends will affect continued growth on EOL machinery through 2026, with the food and beverage industries driving the majority of purchases.