Filling and closing has become more flexible, more compact and somewhat confusing. Should you buy the hype? The machinery has two jobs: Filling a pouch, bottle, carton, vial or the like and then closing it – by sealing, capping or otherwise.

Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of liquid filling equipment or an experienced user looking to upgrade or change your production line, browsing websites and product catalogues in the search to source a suitable machine can be more than a little confusing.

Looking back to PACK EXPO International last November, it was clear by walking the show floor that filling and closing is a category that knows no bounds.

The German company Bausch + Ströbel Maschinenfabrik Ilshofen GmbH + Co. KG, a worldwide leader in machinery for pharmaceutical packaging, has gained a marked technological edge through its collaboration with Datalogic.

For a new production facility in South Carolina, Nephron was on the lookout for a supplier and service provider for secondary packaging line processing – taking products from the filling system to the pallet – and ideally, coordinated from a single source.

Algerian snack manufacturer Maravilla increased production capacity by 25% by installing high performance customized solutions from tna, the leading provider of start-to-finish single source solutions for the snack industry. 

Craft beer, craft cocktails and local wine are all climbing to new heights as the wave of local, fresh and quality drinks is shaping consumer preference. Valentine Distilling has been making its craft spirits long before the trend took off.

Like any other type of machinery, inline liquid filling equipment is vulnerable to wear and potential breakdowns

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By heating the mold via electrical heat resistance instead of oil, the Sidel Matrix blower eHR achieves various benefits