Moet & Chandon labels get champagne treatment
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Avery Dennison
With a specially engineered solution, Avery Dennison has helped Moet Hennessy to solve one of the most difficult challenges in wine labelling. The result is an attractive and functional neck label that secures the foil cap wrappings on the company’s champagne brand, Moet & Chandon, and all its premium champagnes.
CCL Industries TripleS stretch sleeve applicator systems
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd
CCL Industries has signed a licensing agreement with Krones AG to develop and market TripleS stretch sleeve applicator systems for common global customers in the soft drinks market.
Primera Technology FX1200 digital label finishing system
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
The Primera Technology FX1200 digital label finishing system is an offline label production machine that accepts up to 305 mm OD rolls of printed output from digital label presses such as the company’s CX1200 digital colour label press.
I Spy Pies uses X-rays
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd
A food X-ray machine is in use at the I Spy Pies processing plant at Maroochydore. The machine is installed on the pie line to ensure the company’s pies are free of physical contaminants.
Labelling equipment upgrade at Goodman Fielder
04 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Aldus - Tronics Pty Ltd
Goodman Fielder’s plant at Mascot in New South Wales has made a gain from a modest investment, by upgrading its labelling equipment on the bottle labelling line. The outlay has delivered an annual saving with a payback in around six months, achieved with the additional equipment.
Comarme Gem 520 semi-automatic taping machine
03 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Perfect Packaging
The Comarme Gem 520 semi-automatic taping machine can be used to seal, with adhesive tape, the upper and lower parts of fixed-format boxes with manual adjustment. It is suitable for sealing fixed-format boxes and with the addition of two accessories becomes a complete packing station.
Aseptic form fill seal for Nestlé China’s mini milk portions
03 May, 2010 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging Technologies
Nestlé China has chosen Benco Pack to supply an aseptic form-fill-seal machine for its new range of UHT milk cream mini portions.
Induction sealer helps Catania-Spagna go green
03 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Splatt Engineering Group
Catania-Spagna packages and processes cooking oils ranging from vegetable to fine olive oil, servicing the retail, restaurant, bulk and export food industry. It operates four packaging lines to keep up with demand, two of which rely on induction sealing technology.
Oxygen scavengers keep Greenseas fresh
18 March, 2010
An ingenious microwaveable packaging solution is extending the ambient shelf life of one of HJ Heinz Company Australia Limited’s Greenseas product ranges.
Metal detection machine for Perth bakery
15 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd
A metal detection machine was recently commissioned for Mias Bakery in Perth. The machine ensures the company’s bread is free of potential metal contamination as required by its internal quality assurance processes.
VFFS packaging machine for WA bakery
15 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Accuweigh Pty Ltd
A vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging machine was recently commissioned for Noonans Bakery in the Perth suburb of Canning Vale. Accuweigh’s VFFS machine is being used for packaging soup mixes and croutons and is proving to be considerably faster than the previous packaging equipment installed at the factory.
Heuft moCheck empty mould inspection system
03 March, 2010 | Supplied by: JW Industrial Instruments Pty Ltd
The Heuft moCheck empty mould inspection system can be used to identify product residue in empty moulds used for the production of chocolate, toffees, sweets and fondants. This prevents the risk of soiling due to the liquid product overflowing, precludes contamination due to non-brand contents and ensures the microbiological purity of the end product.
Packaging Automation Eclipse tray heat sealing range
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty Ltd
Packaging Automation has released the Eclipse TL6 Twin Lane high-speed tray heat sealing system which has been specifically designed for reliability and performance.
Superformer SF1 automatic in-line case erector
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty Ltd
Emrich Industries has the Superformer SF1 automatic in-line case erector available for rent. The SF1 machines erect RSC cases, fold the bottom flaps and close them with tape.
Sidel Skyward and Curvy hot-fillable PET bottles
02 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd
At less than 19 g for 0.5 L, Sidel’s hot-fillable PET bottles, the Skyward and Curvy, are claimed to beat the world record for lightweighting.
