Next-Generation Packaging Solution for up to 300 bpm and No Changeover Parts

Feb 2nd, 2021

The new Ronchi Robotic Bottle Sorter and Orienter is agile, flexible and versatile. It simplifies bottling production and significantly reduces the time to market of new products. No change over parts are required and it takes less than 5 minutes to change over bottle production. We guarantee the best quality for up to 300 bpm. Save the date and schedule a demo of this machine at PACK EXPO Connects | Virtual Packaging Trade Show, November 9 - 13, 2020.

E-Pak Machinery Announces Expansion Plans

Indiana-based E-Pak Machinery Inc. will add 30,000 sq ft of space near La Porte Municipal Airport.

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Foresight Group Invests in M.R. Machine Knives

M.R .Machine Knives, a UK-based manufacturer of machine knives, secured a £4m investment from private equity firm Foresight Group to support its global expansion.

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Food Manufacturing Data Management Software

Mettler-Toledo’s ProdX software aids food manufacturers prepare for digital transformation. It offers complete product inspection management, digital track and trace, automatic performance testing, and real-time logging of test and compliance data.

Companies Form Alliance to Launch Circular Packaging Solutions for the BIO Dairy Sector

The Spanish multinational Repsol reached an agreement with rigid plastic packaging manufacturer Jokey Group and Spanish organic dairy company Cantero de Letur to launch new packaging circular solutions for cheese products.

Domino Launches the SafeGuard Augmented Reality App

Effective March 1st, Domino’s SafeGuard AR app is available to all its customers for remote technical support to showcase the potential of the AR-enabled remote support.

View Product Demos On Demand

View Product Demos On Demand

Missed part or all of PACK EXPO Connects? Browse dozens of demos by category or search by keyword. Find solutions to your packaging and processing challenges now through March 31.

Fort Dearborn Co. Acquires Hammer Packaging Corp.

Fort Dearborn Co. acquired Hammer Packaging Corp. to enhance its position in the decorative label and packaging market by expanding its geographic footprint, capacity, and capabilities.

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Checkweigher

Hardy Process Solutions’ Hardy Caseweigher series is a fully automated checkweigher scale systems designed to continuously weigh larger items while in-motion.

Brown Machine Group Acquires GN Thermoforming Equipment

Brown Machine Group’s acquisition of GN Thermoforming Equipment will expand its thermoforming product offering and market access.

Harpak-ULMA Bolsters Case-Ready Packaging Program

Harpak-ULMA is increasing its investment in case-ready programs to support the growing emphasis, fueled by grocery industry shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on case-ready fresh food packaging.

SencorpWhite and Urania Engineering Announce Partnership

SencorpWhite and Urania Engineering developed a strategic partnership that will link Urania’s engineering solutions with SencorpWhite’s technical expertise and broad service capabilities in medical heat sealers.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

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Placon Certified by SCS Global Services for 75% Recycled Content

Placon was certified by SCS Global Services for its RPET-F75 PET material, Fresh n’ Clear Bowls & Trays, GoCubes, CrystalSeal reFresh product lines as recycled content certified.

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Multivac Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Multivac began its 60th anniversary celebration by awarding four companies a one-day workshop with a consultation program individually tailored to their needs.

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Mobile Lifters

TAWI Lifting Trolleys allow the user to easily lift heavy rolls, drums, and crates weighing up to 550 lb and transport them. They are ideal for production lines or for simply lifting without being confined to just one workstation.

ProAmpac Announces Partnership Agreement with Clemson University

ProAmpac is partnering with the Clemson University Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences to support its commitment to leading the industry in developing smart food packaging.

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FANUC and Rockwell Automation Form Coalition to Address Manufacturing Skills Gap

FANUC and Rockwell Automation formed a coalition to address manufacturing skills gap with robotics and automation apprenticeship programs designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation.

Gary Tantimonico Named President of PDC International

Gary Tantimonico was promoted to President of PDC International. He will replace Neal Konstantin who will retain the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Safety Air Gun

Exair’s VariBlast precision safety air gun with nano super air nozzle features an engineered variable flow trigger that produces a variable force upon a target simply by pulling the trigger.

The NORDAC product family from NORD: Decentralized and centralized drive electronics up to 200 HP.

NORD Provides Drive Electronics for a Wide Range of Applications

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS' portfolio includes motor starters and variable frequency drives of up to 30 HP for decentralized applications and up to 200 HP for control cabinets – characterized by scalable functions, high precision regulation, and easy installation.

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Linear Electric Actuator

The SMAC LDL electric actuator, available in 1/2-in. and 1-in. widths, is said to be cost competitive with pneumatic cylinders.

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Rondo-Pak Takes Part in Puerto Rico Community Aid Initiative in Response to Recent Natural Disasters

Company’s contribution to “Backpacks of Hope” mission provides emergency supplies and resources to local residents.

Jason Sawyer, associate professor in Auburn’s Department of Animal Sciences, and Tom Bonner, protein market director at Winpak and an Auburn alumnus, display meat products packaged with the VarioVac Rollstock Packaging Machine provided by Winpak.

Auburn’s Dept. of Animal Sciences Partners with Winpak

Auburn University’s College of Agriculture and its Department of Animal Sciences are teaming up with packaging manufacturer and distributor Winpak to focus on research to extend the shelf life of meat and food products.

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Amcor’s Carmen Becker Appointed to IDFA’s Fluid Milk Board

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) appointed Carmen Becker, Vice President and General Manager of Specialty Containers at Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP), to its Fluid Milk Board.

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Pregis to Open Pennsylvania Manufacturing Facility

Pregis is opening a 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Bethel, Penn., to produce lightweight, recyclable all-paper cushioned mailers to support demand in the Northeastern region of North America.

Novolex Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Dennis Norman was appointed Chief Financial Officer. He succeeds Paul Palmisano, who has elected to retire after more than eight years at Novolex.

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Steinecker GmbH Becomes an Autonomous Company Within the Krones Group

Beginning in April 2021, Krones will move all its brewery business operations to Steinecker GmbH.

INX representatives Bryce Kristo, Michelle Pack, Dayna Campobasso and John Hrdlick ready the supply of water being shipped to Texas to help with relief efforts.

INX International and CannedWater4Kids Send Drinking Water to Texas

INX International Ink Co. and CannedWater4Kids (CW4K) teamed up to send a rush delivery of CW4K premium drinking water packed in 16-oz aluminum bottles. The truckload of 33,600 units will arrive this week at the Montgomery County Food Bank near Houston.

Eagle Product Inspection Hosts Webinar on New Era of Food Safety

On March 3rd, Eagle Product Inspection will host a live webinar on “Automation, Traceability and Remote Options: Advanced X-ray Inspection for a New Era of Food Safety.”

Recyclable Film for Frozen Food

ProAmpac introduces ProActive Recyclable R-2000F designed for use in frozen food packaging. It is available in pre-made pouches or film for high-speed vf/f/s or hf/f/s lines.

Profol Americas Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Profol Americas, Inc. was granted ISO 9001:2015 certification as designated by Verisys Registrars due to its implementation of a quality management system in its cast film manufacturing processes.

Ardagh Metal Packaging to Combine with Gores Holdings V

Ardagh Group S.A. and Gores Holdings V entered into a definitive business agreement under which Gores Holdings V will combine with Ardagh’s metal packaging business that will be held by Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. to create an independent public company.