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Syntegon to Showcase Flexible Systems for Cookies and Bars at interpack 2023

The new Syntegon IDH is at the heart of a line which flexibly packages cookies and crackers in trays and flow wraps made of mono-material. 




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Schubert to Debut New Cartoning Machine at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Schubert has developed a new, compact solution to automate the infeed of carton blanks to the packaging machine.




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CASE STUDY: International PaperBox selects BOBST to Boost Productivity and Precision

As the business looked to enhance its folding, gluing and die-cutting capacity, International PaperBox added a BOBST EXPERTCUT and EXPERTFOLD to its machine park.




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ProMach Pharma to Display Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

ProMach Pharma provides best-in-class processing and packaging technologies that help customers maximize line efficiencies and product quality.




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Bradman Lake to Showcase Cartoning Equipment at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The company's display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase its unique capabilities offering both top load and side load cartoning approaches.




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JLS Automation to Debut Hawk™ Case and Tray Loader at PACK EXPO

The Hawk boasts a compact design while offering a robotic top-load solution for the food and beverage industries.




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Bradman Lake to showcase cartoner, flow wrapper and more at Pack Expo

During the exhibition, attendees can view curated videos showcasing how Bradman Lake's equipment seamlessly integrates across different packaging processes.





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Novolex Announces Investment in OZZI Food Packaging

As a part of this investment, Eco-Products®, a Novolex business unit and leader in circular solutions for the foodservice industry, will help accelerate the growth of OZZI.  




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Restaurantware Expands Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging Portfolio

New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes.




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Novolex Launches PowerPrep Bags and Rolls for Grab-and-Go Products

Manufactured by Bagcraft®, a Novolex brand, the new multilayered bags and rolls keep foods at the height of flavor as they are wrapped, frozen, thawed, reheated and held under heat at the point of sale.




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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Develops First-Ever PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber

The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape.




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Proco Machinery Launches a Next-Generation Case Packer with a Collaborative Robot Automation System

The case packer, known as Pakman, will be integrated with Yaskawa Motomon HC10 and HC20 collaborative robots.




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New Feature Maxes Tray Sealer Performance

The GT-Max feature allows both new and existing customers to obtain enhanced performance and more value out of their tray sealing machines.




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Atlantic Packaging Expands National Footprint with Opening of Henderson, Nevada Facility

New 34,000 square foot facility enables Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers and the continued transition to sustainable packaging.




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Crown Packaging Expands Services

Crown Packaging Corp. expands services to meet growing demand for packaging solutions.




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Packsize's X5 Erected Box System Named Finalist for 2023 MHI Innovation Award

The X5 is the world’s first fully-automated erected box system and the most advanced, flexible, efficient and sustainable platform available for the e-commerce industry.




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Paxiom Group's ValTara launches robot case packer for pouches, cartons and trays

The system is designed to provide fast, accurate, and efficient case packing for a wide range of products.




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Serpa to Highlight FG1 Top Load Carton/Tray/Case Former at PACK EXPO 2024

The FG1 Top Load Carton/Tray/Case Former is one of Serpa’s most versatile machines.




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EndFlex introduces wraparound case packer for high-level product protection

Part of the Paxiom Group, EndFlex’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has resulted in a diverse product line that includes case erecting, tray forming, case sealing, case packing, tray loading, pick & place, and robotic palletizing machines.





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Tip of the Iceberg: A Preview of the Learning Opportunities at PACK EXPO

Packaging Strategies’ recent reporting on PACK EXPO International 2024 – though extensive – represents a mere fraction of the networking and expertise sharing that will take place at the event.




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Coca-Cola Partners with U.S. Pizzerias to Offer Slices in Exchange for Recycling Bottles

Coca-Cola first launched bottles made from 100% recycled plastic in 2021 across California, New York, and Texas and was a first-of-its-kind innovation for the brand in the United States.




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Tetra Pak Highlights Food & Beverage Packaging Innovations at PACK EXPO

Company will have a team of experts on-site to showcase innovative equipment additions such as the Tetra Pak A1 1100 Filling Machine and the new Tetra Pak Direct UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) unit.




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New Technology Optimizes Coextrusion Films for Fresh Produce Packaging

NOVA Chemicals tested its ASTUTE™ plastomers against other blends and found it achieves higher oxygen transmission rates, clarity, and stiffness in breathable films, resulting in fresher food and reduced waste.




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Kroger Expands Our Brands Portfolio with Field & Vine™ Fresh Produce Line

The brand currently includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.




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Fox Solutions Appoints Ben Bliven as Senior Manufacturing and Operations Manager

With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and operations sector, Ben brings a wealth of expertise to the new role.




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CMES Robotics Introduces Innovative Mixed-Case Palletizing Solutions

New system, a collaboration with Yaskawa Motoman, utilizes advanced vision systems and intelligent software algorithms to accurately identify and handle diverse products.




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Automated Equipment Holding expands portfolio with acquisition of Rethceif Packaging

Rethceif is a manufacturer of automated form-fill-seal packaging and robotic palletizing equipment.




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Pacteon Group to Present End-of-Line Solutions at PACK EXPO East

Company’s solutions for palletizing and stretch wrapping will be on display at the trade show, which will take place March 18-20 in Philadelphia.




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ORBIS Launches 40x48 Odyssey® 3-Runner Pallet to Improve Handling Efficiency

New rackable pallet supports heavy loads, provides load stability and features unique design qualities to streamline operations.




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Unilever expansion sustained by Sidel’s central robotic palletizing system

Sidel has delivered a central palletizing system composed of eight robotic cells connected to 28 packing lines at Unilever’s nutrition factory in Ploiesti, Romania, for savory brands including iconic Knorr.




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ExxonMobil Launches Enable™ 1617 Performance PE Grade

Ideal for thin-gauge hand wrap applications, the new resin is designed to help provide high tenacity and consistent extrusion, as well as help enable the incorporation of high loading levels of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.




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Robotiq's new AX20 & AX30 palletizers surpass weight & reach limits

New cobot palletizers can build pallets as high as 108 inches and handle packaging as heavy as 60 pounds.




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BW Flexible Systems debuts new palletizer for high-speed operations

SYMACH 3500S merges the original Thiele Master 3500 palletizer experience with the SYMACH palletizing platform.




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Flexicon Introduces Base Model Flexible Screw Conveyor

The only moving part contacting material is the inner screw, which self-centers as it rotates, providing ample space between the screw and tube wall to minimize or eliminate grinding.




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PACK EXPO Connects Preview Week Is Happening Now

The Preview Week event, Nov. 2-6, will kick-off with a webinar, Helpful Hints for Navigating PACK EXPO Connects, on Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. CT. It will provide tips and tricks for using the platform and offer Q&A with attendees to help them make the most out of their PACK EXPO Connects experience.




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Taking the Next Step in Automation

Working with an expert fabricator and integrator flexible enough to customize can help meet requirements while expediting completion.




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Expert Article: Conveying Solutions that Keep Packaging Lines Moving

No manufacturer can afford to stand idle, so one expert suggests several critical design considerations to keep in mind before deciding on a conveying solution.




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Dorner and Garvey Showcase the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Dorner and Garvey, both Columbus McKinnon brands, recently showcased the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.




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Ammeraal Beltech to Showcase Belting Solutions at PACK EXPO 2024

Ammeraal Beltech is designing belts to meet the demands of smarter, faster, and highly precise operations.




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Dynamic Conveyor to Showcase DynaClean S Series at PACK EXPO

Visitors to Dynamic Conveyor’s booth will be able to see the S Series in action during the event, taking place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.




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Packaging Market for Fresh Meat Projected to Expand

Novel packaging solutions are driving a projected expansion of 4.3% from 2020-2028.




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Biden Administration to Dedicate $1 billion for Expansion of Independent Processing Capacity

The plan includes four core strategies intended to create better earnings for groups involved in the meat and poultry supply chain.




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TekniPlex Earns BPI Certification for Compostable Foam Protein Trays

Part of the company’s GeoPack range of sustainability-minded products, the protein tray has been officially designated as biodegradable in industrial compost settings.




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Aptar Expands SeaWell™ Packaging System into e-Commerce Sector

SeaWell™ active packaging utilizes food contact-safe absorbent materials embedded into its proprietary Drip-Lock™ technology to trap excess fluids inside patented pockets or wells.




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Greece’s Flexopack to Open Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania

Facility will expand the company’s packaging product manufacturing footprint into the United States, including its role as the primary packaging supplier for Pennsylvania-based poultry company Bell & Evans.




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New Line of Compact Counting & Packaging Equipment for Unmixed, Single Type or Single Flavor Products

The fully servo-driven HQ Series counting & dispensing machines are designed to provide 100% accuracy for primary or secondary packaging of candy, confectionary and chocolate as well as non-food products.




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Digitec Galaxus AG Orders 40 Workstations with Logivations Artificial Intelligence Software

Logivations W2MO uses neural networks running on a GPU, which can "learn" certain patterns so that goods can be automatically recognized, counted and/or measured.




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Modern Developments Using X-Ray for Food Inspection

Advances in sophistication, quality and ease of use have made x-ray machines an indispensable tool for food safety.




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Technology Advances X-ray and Metal Detector Inspection Capabilities

With a metal detector, metals that have one or both conductive magnetic characteristics will create a detectable signal. Non-magnetic stainless steel is harder to pick up — it’s a bad conductor — and certain food products with added iron, moisture, salt and acids tend to mask metal detection. Known as the “product effect,” this can impact inspection performance.




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FlexXray Opens Foreign Material QA Hold Resolution Facility in South Carolina

The new facility features technology that expands the company’s ability to provide dependable inspection and QA Hold resolution services with shorter shipping times and reduced freight charges to the Southeast region.