Filling/capping, dry

Recovering from a tsunami

This Japanese fish processor wasted no time in rebuilding and equipping its facilities after suffering the devastation of Japan’s 2011 tsunami.

February 2, 2017

Filling, Capping & Closing: Page 15

Filling/capping, dry

Nutraceuticals Help Capsule Filler Market Grow

Consumption of nutraceutical capsules as part of healthier lifestyle efforts is helping to trigger the global capsule market, with one firm predicting Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.9% by 2024 for the market.

January 24, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Harpak-ULMA appoints service manager

Dave Weikel will assist in achieving the technical services operational objectives by working with his team and leveraging the tools available to deliver optimal customer service.

January 13, 2017

Thermoform/fill/seal

Multivac appoints regional sales manager

Multivac, Inc. hired Michael Johnson as a regional sales manager for the Western Region.

December 12, 2016

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Shibuya Hoppmann appoints national sales manager

Shibuya Hoppmann promoted Nick Whitefrom OEM manager to national sales manager to oversee national sales initiatives, new product developments, and coordinate national customer’s needs.

December 8, 2016

Sustainability

Pfizer Enhances Capsule Filling/Weighing in Freiburg, Germany

For more than 30 years, Pfizer’s Freiburg facility has used Bosch machinery that has produced benefits such as lean manufacturing, sustainability and reduced waste. It’s no wonder more equipment will be added in 2017.

December 8, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Synerlink S.A. acquires Sogameca

Synerlink S.A. strengthens its position as a provider to the fresh dairy and food industry by acquiring cutting tool manufacturer Sogameca.

December 5, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Reliable vacuum pumps for food packaging

Busch supplies a variety of pumps for food packaging applications and meets your specific needs.

December 2, 2016

Filling/capping, dry

Spee-Dee launches customer-centric manufacturing strategy

Spee-Dee’s new manufacturing strategy aims to support on-time deliveries, improved product quality, and stronger customer connections.

November 30, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

A filling/capping monoblock for caps and pumps

On the Ronchi filler/capper machine, Exacta/R 12/6, caps and pumps can be fed from the same sorter, and applied from the same turret, with max 15 minutes changeover. This monoblock also features servo torque application control, cam-less system and expedited CIP/SIP washout in five minutes or less.

November 22, 2016

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Stick Pack Machine for Granules, Powders and Liquid Products

IMAR i6000 series from Key International accommodates a variety of stick pack widths, lengths and fill ranges. The machine offers four to 20 lanes to meet capacity needs and can also be integrated with a cartoner for a complete packaging line.

November 18, 2016

Cartoning

Rebuilt Packaging Systems

Company takes older Uhlmann equipment, such as blister machines and cartoners, and updates them with more advanced controls, servo drives, tooling etc., offering companies a more economic option to new machinery.

November 18, 2016

Labeling

A compact filler/capper/labeler offers customizable setup

This small footprint machine by Chase-Logeman Corp. maximizes efficiency with print-apply labeling and fast changeovers, and can reliably run at 60 bottles per minute.

November 17, 2016