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Sustainable Packaging
Flexibles
Rigid
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Secondary Packaging
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Filling, Capping & Closing
Containers & Closures
Conveying & accumulation
Video: robots for rainbow packs
To improve profits on variety packs, new robots automate the re-packing process.
March 19, 2009
Rigid: Page 183
Filling/capping, dry
Popcorn company upgrades filling operations
PLC controls and servo drives improve fill speeds and accuracies.
March 1, 2009
Labels
V-8 ventures into vending machines
Campbell Soup's entry into the vending machine market is via 12-oz hot-filled PET containers.
February 26, 2009
Sustainability
PLA-bottled beverages couple with compact, on-site compost unit
Naturally Iowa offers foodservice and institutional customers a composting solution for its PLA beverage bottles.
February 24, 2009
Closures
Eco-spirits' use industry-first 100% PCR PET content
360 Vodka paves the way for sustainable liquor packaging, with a 100% PCR PET bottle.
February 23, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Stretch-hood applicator uses single film tube, reducing plastic, pleasing pallet appearance
The Tensiontech F fully automated stretch-hood applicator from MSK Covertech uses a single, gusseted film tube, stretched vertically and horizontally, to secure pallet loads. An alternative to spiral stretch wrapping, the system uses the least amount of film required and provides a clean, smooth look to pallets.
February 6, 2009
Filling/capping, dry
Auger filler handles varied products and container shapes
This A-700 continuous-motion rotary auger filler from AMS Filling Systems is an 18-pocket filler that handles containers in cylindrical, square, or other shapes. Fill ranges are from 4 oz to 32 oz at about 180 containers/min. Handles both free-flowing granulars and non free-flowing powders.
February 6, 2009
Flexible packaging
Unique single-serve packaging system
The Snapsil system from Snapsil Corp. takes roll-fed forming material, thermoforms it, fills it with liquid or powder, and then applies roll-fed lidding material. It combines the benefits of a stick pack pouch—portion control, easy to open, easy to dispense—with the convenience of a utensil. The consumer just snaps it open and dispenses.
February 6, 2009
Filling/capping, liquid & viscous
220/min tube filling
The dual-head ProSys ProTrac 220 High-Speed Tube Filler for plastic, laminate, or aluminum squeeze tubes uses a racetrack configuration and servos to speed production for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and adhesive industries.
February 6, 2009
Labels
Sweet! Bee at heart of branding
Deluxe Honeydrop flavored water designed for high-end simplicity.
February 3, 2009
Additives, coatings & inks
EU's REACH chemicals law has arrived
The European Union’s REACH law, a chemical substances notification and testing law, has already begun phasing in. Packaging makers and users are well advised to be familiar with the obligations the new law creates.
February 1, 2009
Secondary Packaging
Automation completes speedy cup-packaging line
Huhtamaki-America meets the challenge of its plant’s increased foodservice cup-forming capabilities by automating its case-packing and palletizing operations.
February 1, 2009
Flexible packaging
Capsule and liquid filling lines ease growing pains
Sports nutrition and supplement products manufacturer and co-packer All American Pharmaceutical eases growing pains with new state-of-the art capsule and liquid filling lines.
January 31, 2009
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