Sweed CL200 cut-to-length plastic strap dispenser
10 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging AustraliaThe Sweed CL200 cut-to-length plastic strap dispenser is available from Australian Warehouse Solutions (AWS).
Bosch TFC clean-fill thermoforming machine
10 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty LtdThe TFC clean-fill thermoforming machine is an addition to the Bosch portfolio of forming and filling technologies.
Shrink tightening film wraps chocolates
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films’ shrink-tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm OS, has been selected by global confectionery manufacturer Ferrero to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates.
tna robag 3ci vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger
08 February, 2012 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdThe tna robag 3ci vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagger is an upgrade on the existing model. The new bagger has improved speed and precision, with other features to maximise plant productivity and waste reduction.
Cognex DataMan 300 series code reader
08 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Cognex AustraliaThe Cognex DataMan 300 series of readers was developed to handle the difficult-to-read direct part mark (DPM) codes as well as provide high read rates for challenging 1-D barcodes and 2-D Data Matrix codes.
Bosch single-wrap die-fold package with hermetic seals
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Bosch Rexroth Pty LtdBosch has introduced its single-wrap die-fold package with hermetic seals. It is machine designed for gentle product handling and heat minimisation.
PerfoTec laser-based MAP system
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Raymax Applications Pty LtdPerfoTec, a laser-based modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system, is available from Raymax Applications.
Packaging economics
09 January, 2012The name of the game has become one of intense competition, of finding the growth niches within the overall packaging market to make sure that you grow faster than your opposition. The overall packaging market in developed countries may therefore seem to be rather mature and static but internally it certainly is very dynamic.
Perfect Packaging Econocaser horizontal casepacker
23 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Perfect PackagingThe Econocaser horizontal casepacker has been 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.
Capper machines installed at healthcare plant
09 December, 2011 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesKompass Milan has successfully installed three of its PF 6-head capper machines for plastic pre-threaded and plastic pressure caps at the Sydney plant of Sanofi Aventis, a specialist in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products and vaccines.
The real and digital worlds of packaging
08 December, 2011The days are gone when packaging was used for nothing more than protecting the product and ensuring an attractive presentation at the point of sale. These days, packaging has to do a lot more. It has to be intelligent and interactive, and it is supposed to track goods along the entire supply chain, to expose counterfeits, to test whether a package has already been opened, or to indicate whether a cold chain has been interrupted. Finally, it is supposed to make it possible to pursue new methods of brand communication and to interact with the consumer.
Markem-Imaje corner wrap applicator
07 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdSuitable for moving cases, the Corner Wrap Applicator from Markem-Imaje enables users to apply a label on the front and side, or the front and top, of outer case packages and boxes. The applicator has been designed to complement the existing applicator range available with the 2000 Series print and apply systems.
Intermec SG10T handheld barcode reader
07 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Intermec Technologies Aust Pty LtdThe Intermec SG10T is a simple, affordable and reliable handheld barcode reader designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Providing good performance in a stylish point-and-shoot form factor, the device uses solid-state imaging technology to read all common 1D barcodes with ease and is suitable for entry-level countertop reading needs.
Bakery installs complete packaging system
06 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty LtdFor over 20 years Bakery Du Jour has established itself as one of the highest quality patisseries of French pastries and breads in Australia. Proudly Australian owned and family operated, the bakery supplies its unique and innovative range of frozen, uncooked, par-baked and frozen-baked products to cold stores and distributors nationally.
Packaging prize for PET heating technology
06 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdWhen the Brau Beviale 2011 opened its doors in Nuremberg on 9 November 2011, the German Packaging Institute awarded Krones the German Packaging Prize as an accolade for the firm‘s microwave heating technology incorporated in its stretch blow-moulding machines.
