Germany-based Theegarten-Pactec has developed a new flow-pack wrapping solution to wrap short items in flow-packs at a high speed. Flow packs help to deliver secure, hygienically sealed packaging that minimises moisture and odour ...
Switzerland-based Ilapak, the maker of fill and seal packaging machinery is planning to build a production facility in North West Arkansas. The 80,000 sq ft facility will start operations in January 2016. Ilapak's commercial vice ...
Now that the end is in sight for most farmers -- and fortunately so on account of the Arctic blast of freezing temperatures and snow that have moved into the nation's center this week -- corn and soybean harvest have both caught up to the ...
Tags: Corn Harvest, Agriculture
More than ever before, automation and assembly go hand in hand (or gripper to gripper)—even at small-scale, low-volume production levels. The quest for higher efficiencies and cost savings is driving manufacturers to add consistency ...
Tags: Automation, modular automation
In the year 1920 in China, women still bound their breasts and those who wore low-cut clothing revealing even the slightest bit of skin risked being arrested by outraged authorities. But only seven years later, the Chinese government ...
Tags: Breast Binding, Bikinis
The US Patent Office has issued US Patent No. 8,859,310 to Versatilis LLC of Winooski, VT, USA (a technology and business development firm that focuses on novel materials and processes for electro-optical devices, as well as extending its ...
Tags: US Patent, Semiconductor
Ted Coulson, managing director of CCL Concept and Developments, has created the Bandalero Pack. Speaking to Packaging News, he said that his development targeted multi packs. With each cycle, up to 12 products are fed side by side ...
Tags: multi packs, Flow Wrapping
For Chinese solar manufacturers, the fourth quarter is the most important time for solar photovoltaic installations. It is then that Chinese vendors speed up deployment to meet the central government’s annual targets. The Chinese ...
Tags: solar industry, solar PV
Produced by CMC Machinery, an Italian company known for producing wrapping, mailing and fulfilment machines built to be high-speed and reduce labour costs. The Cartonwrap works by producing a fit for purpose box around a product as it ...
Tags: CMC Machinery, Kite Packaging, Printing
Rose Forgrove has launched a new flow wrapper Merlin 'Blu' which features extensive hygienic properties. The new product has been designed innovatively with various tool-less removal features. It is also easier to clean, making it ...
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Among the names is Friedheim International (stand E90). The equipment supplier will highlight developments from two manufacturers it represents in the UK and Ireland – Beck Packautomaten and Schib Packaging. From its wide range of ...
Tags: PPMA Show, Kit Manufacturers
Wire Mesh, or Wire Cloth as it is less commonly referred to, is such a versatile product that it is literally used in thousands of different applications. For over 150 years, Darby Wire Mesh has supplied the industrial, automotive, ...
Tags: Wire Mesh, Wire Cloth
German brand Jäger und Sammler has chosen NatureFlex, a compostable flexible packaging material produced by Innovia Films, for its range of energy bars. Jäger und Sammlerwas established in Berlin this year to produce, develop ...
Tags: Compostable Packaging, Energy Bars
Many procurement managers have quickly realised the importance of focusing on packaging solutions that better protect against damage, especially for those looking to transport consumables like food and drink. The manner in which a ...
The new agreement will see Kern offering the Italian firm’s complete range of film packaging machines, and shrink tunnels. Preferred Packaging manufactures a wide range of machinery including L-sealers, side sealers, sleeve ...