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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Krones Boreas wort-stripping system
25 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdThe Boreas wort-stripping system from Krones is used for the controlled evaporation of unwanted aromatics from beer. It ‘blows’ the unwanted celery taste, for example, out of the beer wort.
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.
APPMA Scholarship winner announced
25 June, 2012During the 2012 AIP National Conference at the Marriott Surfers Paradise, the APPMA announced the winner of the annual scholarship program which enables one person each year to study a Diploma in Packaging Technology. The scholarship winner is Anna Roland, Technical Officer, Betta Foods Australia.
Retail-ready packaging set to be the norm
18 June, 2012 by Carolyn JacksonThe development and deployment of shelf-friendly or retail-ready packaging solutions was discussed during the Coles, Woolworths and ECRA panel at the 2012 AIP National Conference. The ‘big two’ supermarket chains want to see shelf-friendly packaging as the norm and are working with ECRA to assist the industry in developing robust, sustainable solutions.
Linx is the code to success for WA export-award finalist
31 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdWhen Wescobee Honey expanded its product lines, it needed a coder that could print on a variety of substrates and package sizes. Wescobee exports product to the Middle East and Asia, so the printer also needed to be able to code in multiple languages. The WA business turned to Matthews Intelligent Identification for a solution.
SIPA SFL WM linear blow moulder for wide-mouth PET containers
31 May, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesSIPA has released a two-stage SFL WM linear blow moulder designed for wide-mouth bottles and containers up to 10 L capacity. The blow moulder is available in two configurations: the SFL WM Fast and the SFL WM Flex.
Leibinger JET3 and JET2 Neo inkjet coders with automatic nozzle sealing
18 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Result GroupThe Leibinger JET3 and JET2 Neo inkjet coders offer automatic nozzle sealing that closes the nozzle and return line airtight after shut down. Drying and clogging do not occur due to the closed ink circuit. Once the start button is pressed, the printer starts and the nozzle seal opens automatically.
