Ardagh aluminium beverage bottle
24 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Ardagh Group (Australia)
The Ardagh Group now produces aluminium beverage bottles at its facility in Taree, NSW. Ardagh took the decision to extend the Taree aluminium portfolio from aerosols to aluminium bottles after its research identified an opportunity to enter a niche, but growing, market segment.
More companies band together against advertising of high-fructose corn syrup as 'corn sugar'
24 May, 2011
More US sugar companies and trade associations have joined a lawsuit to stop the corn processors from marketing high-fructose corn syrup as a 'natural' product.
O-I glass olive oil bottles
23 May, 2011 | Supplied by: O-I Asia Pacific
Owens-Illinois has introduced locally manufactured glass olive oil bottles in Australia.
Zip-Pak Zip360 resealable package format
18 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty Ltd
The Zip360 is resealable package format provides consumer convenience and shelf impact for a wide range of markets. It has a flexible pouch format featuring a wide opening and pour-spout functionality making it suitable for a number of applications. The packaging enables graphics around the entire surface area of the pouch, to maximise shelf impact at the point of purchase.
Bericap Push Pull sports cap
17 May, 2011 | Supplied by: TCL Hofmann
Sports caps provide a solution for ‘on-the-go’ consumption and a quick-close option. The next-generation Bericap Push Pull sports cap fulfills such requests and, in addition, requires no aluminium and provides a high flow rate.
Bericap BNK hysteresis capping head
16 May, 2011 | Supplied by: TCL Hofmann
The Bericap BNK is the next-generation capping head following on from the BVK capping head which is equipped with a hysteresis coupling, providing a constant application torque independent of the head speed and hence independent from the filling line and capper speed.
Nativia biobased packaging film
15 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Taghleef Industries Pty Ltd (Australia)
Nativia is a biodegradable and compostable packaging film developed from Taghleef Industries, Europe. It is produced from 100% renewable sources; has European certification for compostability; is EU compliant with food contact regulations; and is available in transparent and metallised versions and range of thicknesses.
Bosch Packaging Technology Elematic 1000 SL and 3000 S case packers
14 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
The Bosch Packaging Technology Elematic 1000 SL and Elematic 3000 S Case Packers provide good performance and quick size changeovers using the latest drive technology.
ARF 1010/1020 ampoule- and injection-filling machine
13 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty Ltd
Bosch Packaging Technology has released a compact machine for the pharmaceutically safe filling and closing of opened and closed ampoules. Optionally, the machine can be used for the filling of ampoules and injection bottles in combination. The circular filling and capping machine with an indexing motion for opened and closed ampoules is designed for small-batch industrial production with production rates up to 120 pieces per minute.
UPM Raflatac RC 7B UV-hotmelt adhesive
12 May, 2011 | Supplied by: UPM Raflatac Pty Ltd
UPM Raflatac has launched a UV-hotmelt adhesive for use with transparent and opaque films in beverage and food labelling. The RC 7B adhesive performs well on a range of substrates, including glass and PET, and is suitable for applications requiring a no-label look.
Steri-Shield linerless plug closure technology
11 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Portola Packaging
The Steri-Shield linerless plug closure technology is suitable for both low- and high-acid aseptic beverage packages.
SmartDate X40 thermal transfer coder
10 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty Ltd
The SmartDate X40 thermal transfer coder is designed to print large amounts of complex information at high speed on flexible packaging films, with minimal loss of data and maximised ribbon usage.
Markem-Imaje 9232 inkjet printer
09 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty Ltd
Markem-Imaje has introduced to the marking and coding market a small-character inkjet printer: the 9232. It prints best-before dates, logos, alphanumeric text, 1D and 2D barcodes for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electronic, cable and extrusion industries.
Mettler Toledo ProdX data management connectivity software
09 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd
Mettler Toledo has released ProdX, a data management connectivity software solution that integrates data collection for check weighing, metal detection and X-ray technologies. Built on four principles - safety, clarity, productivity and security - ProdX is a centralised software platform enabling real-time performance monitoring from multiple locations.
Biscuiteer swallowed up at US border
02 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Aurora Process Equipment
Nelson-based biscuit manufacturer David Crispo was refused entry to the US when border security at LAX first detected a metallic object somewhere on the man at a security checkpoint. Crispo, whose company produces Li’l Tart brand individually packaged biscuit tarts for the airline industry, was visiting the US to exhibit his new range of pre-packaged in-flight biscuits at the bi-annual Airline Food Service & Supplier Fair in Orange County, CA.
