Packaging Equipment

Fruitful results on
aseptic line
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
California Aseptic Beverages pumps out 200 mL drink boxes at speeds up to 400/min. CAB is producing fruitables drink boxes for Apple & Eve and Hansens juice box for Monster Beverages. More
Bar code reader solves taxing challenge
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
Bar code reader at Goody Goody Liquors provides higher and more accurate readd rates on liquor tax stamps in difficult plant conditions. Goody Goody processes bottles that have different shapes and the labels have different backgrounds. In addition, the label position varies and the lighting continually changes. More
High-tech case packing
Jack Mans, April 30, 2012
A new case packer at Super-Pufft Snacks, Mississauga, ON, has reduced labor by at least 50 percent, practically eliminated changeover time and improved operating efficiency. Super-Pufft installed a Model VPP robotic vertical case packer from BluePrint Automation that incorporates BluePrint's High-Flow Pick Head. More
Fres-co debuts full packaging line for stick packs and sachets
Posted by John Kalkowski, April 30, 2012
Fres-co System USA is introducing a complete line for stick pack and sachet packaging, allowing customers to maximize their line's efficiency, reliability and total cost of ownership by procuring all components from one manufacturer. More
Hot-melt applicator
John Kalkowski, April 29, 2012
Electro-mechanically driven Speed-Star applicator heads set new benchmarks in the application of hotmelt adhesives. Extremely short switching cycles, paired with a high wear resistance enable numerous new applications in fast processes where small and precise dots of adhesive are required. The shut-off needle is opened and closed by means of a lever mechanism. The repetition accuracy is high, so that long-term dot size and position can be guaranteed.
Robatech USA Inc., 770-66- 8380. www.robatechusa.com
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Blister card cutter
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 27, 2012
This new blister card cutting system is said to be simple to use and take up only a minimal amount of floor space. More
Coke bottler in Latin America sets up bottle maker on premises
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 26, 2012
Over the next eight years, ALPLA Mexico will be supplying 900 million empty bottles per year to ArcaContinental, the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America. ALPLA will join its trade partner in its facilities and produce most of the bottles inline. More
GS1 event helps connect packagers with supply chain solutions
Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 26, 2012
The GS1 Connect conference presents end-to-end supply chain solutions. Scheduled for June 4-7, 2012, at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, the event shares best practices about how to use GS1 bar coding standards across a variety of markets. More
Checkweigher/coder/verifier
Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 25, 2012
The new Versa RxV checkweigher combines code printing and verification with checkweighing to offer a cost-effective way to integrate track-and-trace capabilities into production lines. The all-in-one system operates at high speeds (up to 550 bottles/cartons per minute). More
Manufacturers optimistic about future growth
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 24, 2012
Packaging professionals and other small- to mid-size manufacturers anticipate increased revenues, capital investments and staff expansion, according to a recent survey. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, April 24
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 24, 2012
People, events, news and awards impacting the packaging industry. More
Injection blow molding machine
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 24, 2012
The Model 20 injection blow molding machine is geared toward companies looking to add equipment with limited capital expenses and floor space to spare. More
Pouch dispenser
Posted by John Kalkowski, April 22, 2012
The Sur-Pak pouch dispenser is designed for ease of use and reliability. The unit is self-threading and will feed, cut and place the pouches directly into your packaging line. The sachets or pouches can be either in roll form or continuous bandolier form.
AZCO Corp., 973-439-1428.
www.azcocorp.com

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Breathe new life into aging extrusion lines
Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, April 20, 2012
By ugrading an old extrusion laminator's analog drives and discrete controls to the latest Siemens motors and Sinamics S120 digital drives, Amgraph could accommodate new materials, manufacture packages with thicker coatings, achieve uptime of 95 percent or better and increase throughput by 20 percent or more. More
PACK EXPO 2012 space sales surpass 2010 Chicago show
Posted by John Kalkowski, April 20, 2012
With six months left until PACK EXPO International 2012 begins on Oct. 28 at Chicago's McCormick Place, show owner and producer PMMI says show size has already exceeded the 2010 show.To date, over 1,500 exhibitors have reserved their booth space. More
X-ray inspection
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 20, 2012
The EZx 465 Touchless x-ray detection system is suitable for lightweight and open-container food product contaminent detection. More
PACKAGING BRIEFS Thursday, April 19
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, April 19, 2012
People, technology, events and awards impacting the packaging industry. More
Hot-melt applicator
Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 18, 2012
The enhanced Dynamelt S Series hot-melt application system is easier to maintain and service, more flexible to install, safer to operate and less costly to own. More
PMMI adds 17 new members
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 18, 2012
"Their membership in PMMI will grant these companies valuable access to business intelligence, networking opportunities and a variety of other resources to strengthen their market positions," says Charles Yuska, PMMI president/CEO. More
New association debuts to advance active and intelligent packaging technologies
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, April 18, 2012
The new Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Assn. will develop standards, implementation processes and communications platforms between production, packaging, logistics and retailers. More