New and exciting option emerges in retort packaging
May 22, 2013
The National Food Lab, a consulting and testing firm, expands its product and process development capabilities by offering Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart retortable cartons in its R&D Pilot Plant.
New tape features higher adhesion on highly recycled boxes.
May 20, 2013
Shurtape, with its commitment to exacting standards, introduces new HP 235 Packaging Tape, a standard-gauge tape solution that delivers better performance and adhesion on highly recycled corrugate – including 100% recycled.
Ultrasonics Sealing Solutions provider, Herrmann Ultrasonics, in Bartlett, IL, has succeeded in the sealing of composite films for the chips and snack industry. This breakthrough is the result of the development of a new and proven ultrasonic tool design.
Fogg Filler, a market leader in the design and manufacture of rotary filling systems for the liquids industry, is continually focused on improving technology that better serves customers and the environment. Fogg is seeing a renewed interest in hot-filling products and wants to let customers know some of the unique features that Fogg offers for hot-filling applications.
FlexLink’s X65 conveyor focuses on reduced total cost of ownership, sustainability and innovation.
May 8, 2013
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), sustainability and innovation have been the focus in the development of FlexLink’s new generation X65 conveyor. The result is significantly higher value to users compared to present solutions in production and packaging lines.
Adhesives suit a range of food packaging performance needs
May 6, 2013
H.B. Fuller Company introduces a family of water-based dry bond hybrid laminating adhesives for flexible packaging in the food and industrial markets. This new Flextra® water-based line-up, PD2243, PD2167 and PD2207, is designed for high clarity, clean machining and excellent cell release. Together, the water-based adhesives offer converters three options to help maximize performance while balancing cost.
One operator can form and pack up to 10 cases per minute with Cobalt Packaging’s new 3100 Series.
May 3, 2013
The Cobalt 3100 Series Easy Pack system from Cobalt Packaging utilizes Moving Tape Head Technology™ to bottom seal corrugated cases and manually pack product. Pouches, bags, and cartons are collated, counted and neatly organized for easy case packing by the operator. Customers report quick payback with annual savings up to $70,000 by reducing labor and increasing throughput.
Introducing FoxJet’s newest integrated valve print head. The print head delivers a compact code with sharp definition. FoxJet’s VX12 print head offers up to ½” print height with speeds, ink types and capabilities to handle a wide variety of coding applications.
Machine features a Robo-Wand wrapping section and precise servo-driven film cutting system
April 29, 2013
Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, announces its innovative 598 Tritium™ Shrink Wrapper a continuous motion shrink wrapper capable of handling applications in the food, beverage and personal care industries.