Tabletop filling machine boosts bespoke medicine production
29 April, 2014A Flexicon PF6 tabletop filling machine has enabled a bespoke medical company to reduce its lead times for large batches from one day to 60 minutes while still ensuring quality.
Packing beverages to succeed
17 April, 2014If you want to sell your product successfully, you have to make it stand out.
Multivac R 085 entry-level thermoforming packaging machine
17 April, 2014Multivac's R 085 entry-level thermoforming packaging machine can be used for running both flexible films and rigid films and is suitable for packing non-food products as well as food.
Rohrer AG SonoCut technology for cutting and sealing tubular bags and perforating FFS multipacks
14 April, 2014Rohrer AG's SonoCut technology uses ultrasound for cutting and sealing tubular bags and perforating FFS multipacks. The high-precision punching tool is an efficient alternative when thermal processes or classic tubular pouch machines are pushed beyond their limits.
Out-of-the-box packaging for ready-to-serve cocktails
11 April, 2014Bickford’s commissioned HMPS to design and build the HMPS1000 Bag-in-Box packer for a bag-in-box cocktail range. The machine erects, loads and seals BIB packs ranging in size from one to 10 litres.
Cermex OptiDry drying solution for packaging lines
11 April, 2014Cermex's OptiDry unit can handle glass, plastic and metal containers in a range of shapes and sizes. It offers good drying efficiency, with independently adjustable nozzle positioning to target the air flows at the container's neck, body or both.
Multivac R 085 thermoforming packaging machine
31 March, 2014Multivac has expanded its range with the R 085 entry-level model thermoforming packaging machine. The machine can be used for running both flexible and rigid films and is therefore suitable for packing both food and non-food products.
Exair Long Ionizing Bars
21 March, 2014Exair's Long Ionizing Bars reportedly eliminate static electricity on paper, film and plastics that are up to 2438 mm wide. Static electricity can attract dust and foreign materials, spoil product appearance and lead to jamming or tearing.
Boasch BLO linear PET container blowing machine
03 March, 2014Bosch has launched its BLO linear PET container blowing machine, which has a maximum speed of up to 35,000 containers/h and the ability to handle container volumes from 60 mL to 2 L.
Ampack KF 2/4 carousel filling machine
27 February, 2014Ampack GmbH, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, has launched the KF 2/4 carousel filling machine for the aseptic or ultraclean filling and closing of bottles and cups.
Bosch Packaging Technology TFC 5532 thermoform, fill and seal machine
26 February, 2014The TFC 5532 thermoform, fill and seal machine with labelling system from Bosch Packaging Technology offers a high output and design flexibility for hygienic packaging applications.
Prototype proves its worth
18 December, 2013The A Darbo company creates jams made to centuries-old Austrian recipes. Despite its focus on the traditional, Darbo's processing practices are anything but. The company recently invested in a Viscofill from Krones to fill its premium product into jars.
Krones LineXpress L product changeover automation system
16 December, 2013Krones' LineXpress L enables a product changeover to be automated throughout, including all process steps, and thus be performed reproducibly in 10 to 15 minutes, improving the line's availability.
MAER SB3 Series plastic bottle neck spin trimming machines
11 December, 2013The MAER SB3 series of spin trimmers is based on the superseded TC-4 model, but includes a number of improvements such as: reduced footprint, improved accessibility, simplified format changeover, and easier access for the cutting blade changeover and adjustment.
Gently does it
06 December, 2013Gentle Motion reciprocating retorts have been installed in a European food plant for the first time and are being used on shelf-stable soup products packed in flexible containers.
