Reactive Engineering Flow vertical bagging machine
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Reactive Engineering (NZ) Pty LtdReactive Engineering NZ will exhibit its Flow fully sanitary stainless steel high-speed vertical bagging machine at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Henkel Technomelt Supra, Liofel adhesives and Optal synthetic adhesive
30 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Henkel New Zealand LtdHenkel will showcase several of its adhesive technology products at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Chadwicks Sleeves launches braille shrink sleeve
19 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ChadwicksChadwicks Sleeves has launched a shrink sleeve incorporating braille, offering brands the opportunity to improve shelf appeal and reduce costs while adhering to European legislation for medical products.
Cardia Bioplastics forms major alliance to produce green packaging solutions
09 July, 2012Sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics Limited and rigid plastic packaging company Alto Packaging have announced a strategic partnership to produce high-performance packaging solutions with environmental benefits.
Measuring the migration of ink in packaging
27 June, 2012A Food Standards Agency UK research study, contracted by Pira International during November 2008 to April 2011, has developed screening tests for visible and non-visible set-off. The project developed a scanner for measuring the total surface area of patches of visible set-off on the food contact surface of packaging, and exposure techniques and analytical methods which allowed the measurement of individual ink components on the food contact surface of packaging. The extent of migration of these ink components from packaging into food was also quantified.
Hygienic milk powder packing
27 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Chronos BTHChronos BTH has recently installed and commissioned a high-accuracy bagging and palletising system for milk powder sector company Emmi Milch, Switzerland.
Closing the loop: packaging made from wastewater sugar
26 June, 2012The PHBOTTLE Project is an international project that aims to produce a biodegradable packaging with antioxidant properties for juice which is made from watewater sugars generated during the production of the juice.
Tetra Pak OptiSize volume concept and Eco Flexo photographic printing
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has launched volume and printing capabilities for greater efficiency, impact and value for Tetra Fino Aseptic, with the OptiSize volume concept for new size options and Eco Flexo for photographic printing.
Domino Printing Sciences BK651 black ink for thermal ink jet
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: insignia Pty LtdDomino Printing Sciences water-based BK651 black ink for thermal ink jet (TIJ) applications was developed specifically to withstand the rigours of the pharmaceutical market. It has been awarded a grade A through to Blue Wool 4 during independent testing and evaluations on printed samples of the ink to establish its performance and light-fastness, undertaken by international packaging, paper and print industry specialists PIRA International.
Polymer Logistics Crystal Clear crate range
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Loscam LtdSince forming the strategic alliance last year, Loscam and Polymer Logistics have worked closely to develop solutions for retailers and suppliers across Australia, Asia and Greater China. The Crystal Clear crate retail-ready range is aimed primarily at the dairy, cereals and snacks categories.
Multivac automatic tray sealer
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdMultivac has optimised the performance of its automatic tray-sealer models. It is equipping its automatic tray- sealer models, the T 700, T 800 and T 850, with dies which have greater lengths and widths. This results in increasing the performance of these tray sealers in relation to the number of packs per cycle.
System upgrade for tea grower
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Matcon LtdEstablished in 1929, BOH Plantations in Malaysia account for 70% of all tea produced in Malaysia. In order to maintain its prime position in the domestic retail market and expand into overseas niche markets, the company recently invested in its manufacturing process using equipment from Matcon Pacific.
Krones’ FlexiFruit pre-dosing system
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdThe FlexiFruit pre-dosing system is part of an holistic system from Krones that is able to offer a seamless concept covering both process and filling technologies for producing and bottling beverages that contain fruit chunks and fruit fibres.
Sick Inspector P150 vision sensor
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdWith Sick’s Inspector P150, users can easily build their own interfaces, as well as operate the vision sensor from any computer or operator panel that contains a standard web browser.
Snapsil easy-to-open, portion-controlled packaging
25 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Snapsil CorporationHomegrown packaging innovator Snapsil, showcased its latest range of easy-to-open, portion-controlled packaging designs and manufacturing technology at the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Conference.
