Somic America Inc. signed a lease on new office space for North American headquarters in suburban Minneapolis, Minn., and plans on moving into the new building this month.
Manufacturer of the innovative multi-packing solution WaveGrip will introduce its latest entry level applicator as part of the Palmer Canning Systems stand at the Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, Tenn, April 30-May 3, 2018. Designed for low-volume producers, the G1 Auto can create multi-packs of 4, 6 or 8 cans, with automatic pack separation at speeds of up to 100 cans per minute.
Automation and equipment innovation over the last few decades have made flexible packaging lines faster and more integrated than ever before. In particular, the main line has experienced significant performance breakthroughs with some baggers now reaching speeds of up to 250 bags per minute.
When the pace of sales overwhelms the pace of production, the immediate response is often to increase packaging line speed, usually by buying the latest machinery. But before investing in high-speed tablet counters, desiccant inserters, cappers and neck banders, consider how a faster machine may affect the other steps in the packaging line. Here are some tips before deciding to invest in the latest automated machinery.
Packagers who receive their glass or plastic containers in necks down reshipper cases can automate their hand dumping operation, reduce costs, increase line speeds and ensure a consistent bottle supply to their filler with A-B-C’s Model 49 decaser. The Model 49 accepts cases from the conveyor either back-to-back or spaced, unloads and single files containers, and uprights the empty cases for transfer to case packing.
Exhibitor applications for interpack 2020 Processes and Packaging, are now available online. The deadline for reserving exhibit space at interpack 2020 is February 28, 2019. The trade fair will be held from May 7–13, 2017 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. A special feature at interpack 2020 will be the U.S. Pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America.
The Independent Carton Group (ICG) welcomes Vista Color Corporation of Miami, Fla., to its member roster. This brings the ICG’s membership to 19 independently owned and operated folding carton manufacturers in 15 U.S. states and Canada.
Ossid, a product brand of ProMach, announces that SupplyOne Inc. is now a national distributor of the innovative Ossid TS line of vacuum skin pack (VSP), modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and ambient case-ready food tray sealing machines to middle-market and family owned food processors.
Eagle Packaging Machinery has developed the VassoyoAir Triangular Corner Post automatic tray former, geared toward addressing secondary packaging needs for food, non-food and bulk packaging industries displaying product in wholesale club retail environments.
The Tampa Bay Packaging Open House is a unique opportunity to visit 16 manufacturers and see equipment, examine construction methods, meet with manufacturing personnel, and discuss projects or potential projects with some of the world's foremost packaging equipment manufacturers.
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