R.A Jones, a Coesia company, is launching the Alterion CL-170, a new mid-speed, end-load cartoner designed to offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness for mid-sized operations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 29 to October 1, 2025 (Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall Booth W-1064). Visitors are encouraged to experience the Alterion CL-170 and other solutions firsthand at the Coesia booth.

Expertly engineered for diverse product mixes without requiring extensive automation, the Alterion is an ideal solution for multiple industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care. Built on the proven technology of R.A Jones’ Criterion® machines, the Alterion delivers versatility and efficiency at an attainable price point. The new handload cartoner solution features a configurable bucket conveyor length, allowing customers to tailor the machine's footprint and speed to their specific needs.

“Alterion is helping companies adapt to changing product types and packaging needs, providing the confidence that their production will remain agile and efficient,” said Rich Clifton, Product Manager, R.A Jones. “It’s a future-ready, operator-friendly, and cost-effective solution that allows mid-size companies to stay competitive in fast-moving markets, without compromising on performance or packaging quality.”

Ideal for regional brand owners and co-packers seeking the reliability, support, and service that R.A Jones is known for, Alterion’s key benefits include:

• Consistent quality: Ensures smooth operations with features like a rotary carton feed system, carton detection, servo-driven barrel loader with overload protection, and intuitive OptiMate HMI.
• Versatility: Accommodates a wide range of carton shapes and sizes and can achieve speeds up to 170 cartons per minute.
• Compact build: With a base length of just 7.7 meters and a width of 2.2 meters, the CL-170 is surprisingly compact without compromising on the robust design that R.A Jones cartoners are known for.
• Scalability: Allows manufacturers to tailor the machine’s footprint and speed to their needs, with options for laser coders, barcode scanners, overhead product tamps, and a configurable hand loading area to optimize production floor space.
• Faster changeovers & easier loading: Technical features that enable quick transitions between product types and simplified manual loading for machine operators.

With 120 years of cartoning experience, R.A Jones continues to help manufacturers optimize their production lines and meet the ever-evolving needs of today’s world. To learn more about the Alterion, visit R.A Jones at the Coesia booth W-1064 during PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 29 – October 1. Coesia will also feature new launches from FlexLink, Hapa, and MGS, alongside a comprehensive range of solutions and expertise from additional Coesia companies, including ACMA, Citus Kalix, G.D, NORDEN, VOLPAK, AMACO, Enflex, and PWR, a Coesia partner.