LINtop Star lidding films
30 April, 2012Linpac Packaging has released three films for the protein industry. The LINtop Star lidding films, for use in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications, have been designed to work with Linpac’s LINfresh EPS MAP and Rfresh/Fresh PET/PE trays, as well as all standard high-barrier EPS and rigid trays.
tna unsticks CTC’s sweet packaging problem
27 April, 2012 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdOutput has increased and waste reduced at Australian sweet and snack distributor Confectionery Trading Company (CTC) of New South Wales since the company installed the tna robag vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger to address issues of burst bags and failing seals.
Returnable packaging and fit-for-purpose heat pads help Alba Edible Oils to grow
27 April, 2012 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaAlba Edible Oils Chief Executive Officer and company director Ashley Palmer explains how CHEP’s returnable packaging system - featuring the HACCP certified Unicon Plus - has proven more cost-effective for Alba than a one-way packaging system.
Markem-Image SmartDate X60 thermal transfer coder
26 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdThe Markem-Image SmartDate X60 thermal transfer coder can print at pack speeds of up to 1000 mm/s at full 300 dpi resolution. The coder is particularly suited to baked goods and confectionery.
Allen Coding Systems thermal transfer printer range
25 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Result GroupAllen Coding Systems designs and manufactures a range of online thermal transfer printers suitable for the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics industries. The company manufactures products from 2″ entry-level thermal transfer coders to high-end printers with multiple programming options, as well as a large-format 8″ machine and multilane variable information printers featuring up to 14 printheads, each capable of printing a different image simultaneously.
Bosch SPC and TFC liquid food filling machines
23 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty LtdBosch Packaging Technology has released two products for liquid food filling: the Sure Pouch clean-fill (SPC) machine and a thermoforming clean-fill (TFC) machine.
SIPA tool-free, quick mould changeover system
21 April, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesSIPA has launched its tool-free, quick mould changeover system. Designed for its SFR Rotary blow moulding range of machinery, the system reduces the time required to change from one bottle format to another, with a tangible decrease in the machine downtime. The system is available as an option for all models of the range of SFR EVO, from six to 24 blowing cavities.
Perfect Packaging Econocaser horizontal casepacker
19 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Perfect PackagingThe Econocaser is a horizontal casepacker that is designed to handle a variety of case styles. Its solid construction accommodates corrugated and folding board materials including full flap, economy flap and butting end flap case constructions.
Eagle Pack 240 XE X-ray product inspection system
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Food Processing Equipment Pty LtdEagle Product Inspection has released the Eagle Pack 240 XE X-ray system. The system operates with Eagle’s SimulTask XE image analysis software, a traceability tool designed to aid compliance with HACCP principles.
Fairytale ending for compostable packaging film
25 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex, has been selected by Miss Muffet & Co, to wrap its range of fairytale- and nursery rhyme-inspired premium confectionery.
SLM series of UV shrinkable low migration inks and coatings
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesThe production of legally compliant food packaging requires that the right choice of Flexographic inks and varnishes is used. With recent developments, the SLM Series of UV inks and coatings offer a range of EuPIA food packaging compliant formulations with special features.
RFID replacement for barcodes
22 March, 2012Holst Centre, imec and their partners in the EU FP7 project ORICLA have fabricated an radio frequency identification (RFID) circuit made in low-temperature, thin-film technology that allows reader-talks-first communication. The technology behind this prototype is used to create RFID tags that are cheap enough and have enough performance to be used as intelligent item-level tags on the packaging of retail consumer goods.
PerfoTec PT-100 laser perforating system for modified atmosphere packaging
21 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Raymax Applications Pty LtdThe PerfoTec PT-100 Laser is a perforating system that adjusts the number of laser perforations per package according to feedback from testing product in a respiration meter. In this way, variations can be made to the perforations to meet the specific respiration requirements of individual fresh products to be packaged, making this system particularly suitable for modified atmosphere packages.
Moss Digitube digital transfer machine
20 March, 2012 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe Moss Digitube digital transfer machine is a plastic tube decoration system. The machine uses a new transfer technology for decorating containers with high-quality images. The images are pre-printed on a Xeikon printer at 1200 dpi on rolled-up silicon paper. The rolls are then used by the machine to transfer the high-quality images onto the containers plastic substrate. This transfer is achieved by a combination of heat, pressure and synchronisation.
Packaging leads to 25% increase in beer sales
20 March, 2012 | Supplied by: O-I Asia PacificO-I’s Vortex bottle has played a major role in a sales boost for Western Australia’s Gage Roads Brewing Co. The company has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in its Wahoo Premium Ale sales, since the introduction of O-I’s Vortex bottle and changes to the beer’s label and secondary packaging.
