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Automated Packaging Systems has introduced two new high-performance bag packaging materials for the company’s line of Autobag and SidePouch systems.

Perfecseal introduces a new high-barrier flow wrap specification, PerfecPharm P232, which is capable of achieving hermetic seals at the maximum speed capabilities of the top flow wrap equipment in the world.

LaserSharp FlexPak Services has developed a new laser process to allow packaging material to adjust the gas or vapor transmission for a modified atmosphere package, while keeping the package hermetic.

The small-spouted pouches, designed for use with baby food, yogurt, sports drinks and other consumer goods, are available in 90-gram and 120-gram sizes.

CTC International introduces a programmable spray core glue system for its turret rewinders.

Accredo Packaging announces the introduction of its high-barrier packaging films, AccredoFlex, designed for gas-flushing and vacuum-packaging applications to preserve “first-day freshness” and protect product integrity.

Bobst has launched General Registron Hawkeye, a monitoring system that, at full metallizer speed, detects, counts and categorizes pinholes and other defects from 0.1mm upwards.

Seldom before in history has an industry in its infancy faced such trials and tribulations as the flexible packaging industry, especially in the past 15 years.