“In the two years since our last show, trends like AI, robotics, and automation have taken off and become prominent in the industry,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows, PMMI. “We’ve also seen workforce challenges, sustainability demands and regulatory pressures remain top concerns.”

In addition to technology demonstrations, attendees will have access to more than 150 free educational sessions on five different stages located directly on the show floor, providing insight into topics including the State of the Industry (packaging and processing), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), GS1 Sunrise 2027, recycling, material handling, logistics, supply chain and more.

To support small and medium-sized businesses, PACK EXPO International will introduce the SMB FastTrack program, highlighting exhibitors and educational sessions tailored to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses (SMB).

PACK EXPO International will once again feature specialized pavilions dedicated to key industry sectors, including logistics, confectionery, printing, healthcare packaging, containers and materials, food and beverage processing and reusable packaging.

Here’s a look at just a few of the equipment solutions exhibitors will introduce or highlight at the show.

Campbell Wrapper Corporation

Booth S-1700

Revolution Horizontal Flow Wrapper

The Revolution flow wrapper features Allen-Bradley’s servo drive technology, including CompactLogix safety PLC, 5700 Kinetix drives, New AB OptixPanel color touchscreen, and VPL servo motors. Key flow wrapper features include a servo-driven film feed roll, automatic film splicer, and a separate servo drive for the first set of fin wheels. The servo driven Extended Dwell cutting head ensures accurate cutoff adjustments and enables hermetically sealed packaging. Additionally, the wrapper has integrated a Videojet Thermal Transfer printer for precise, high-quality printing. A fully integrated Cognex vision camera system will read and display the print for each package.

Circle Packaging Machinery, Inc

Booth S-1700

H12MS Modular Packaging System

Circle Packaging Machinery Inc.’s H12MS servo-driven, modular packaging system offers flexible single and multi-lane configurations. Pressure-regulated heated sealing stations provide consistent package production. Designed with FDA-approved product contact parts, the system features the latest Allen-Bradley ArmorKinetix servo motors and PLC control system for precise, reliable operation. Its modular station design allows manufacturers to configure equipment to meet specific production requirements, while additional stations can be added in the field as needs evolve. Additional capabilities include inline date coding, data gathering and customized integrations based on customer needs, providing flexibility for changing applications and future expansion.

Coesia

Booth S-2501

FlexLink RC20 Collaborative Palletizing Cell

Positioned between the lightweight RC12 collaborative palletizer with a payload up to 10 kilograms and larger industrial palletizing solutions, the RC20 broadens FlexLink’s collaborative palletizing portfolio with higher payload capability and speed, combined with a very compact operational footprint. Its space-efficient design minimizes the area required for installation and operation while ensuring safe interaction between operators and the palletizer, making it easy to integrate even in limited floor space. The collaborative palletizing cell is CE-certified and UL-compliant.

Effytec USA

HB15 Doypack Pouch Machine

The machine platform offers capability to run flat pouches, shaped pouches, standup pouches, twin sachets and can fill products ranging from powders and granules to liquids at outputs up to 90 cycles per minute (180ppm if in Duplex format). Featuring stainless steel sanitary design frame, dual-reel unwind with automatic film splicing, automatic film alignment, parallel sealing, remote support and more features designed to maximize productivity and uptime. The HB15 combines versatility, high performance and premium pouch quality in one compact machine.

Emerson

Booth N-5449

AVENTICS XV Valve Series

The AVENTICS Series XV pneumatic valves are designed to provide machine builders in the food and packaging industry with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The valves provide higher flow rates in a compact valve package that enables more efficient and flexible pneumatic system performance for factory automation and food and packaging applications. This helps manufacturers boost productivity and allows them to offer products customized for specific markets and customer preferences.

Eriez

Booth S-3954

X8-SF Metal Detector

The X8-SF builds on the performance of the X8 platform, which features a hygienic design, an intuitive interface and integrated data capture to support traceability and compliance. The system is designed to help processors improve product quality while minimizing disruption to operations.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

Booth LU-7807

Formax Free Movement System

The Free Movement System features free-floating movers that travel on an electromagnetic surface in configurations that users can program. This technology eliminates costly, less hygienic physical labor, and opens the door to more profitable applications without the need to add new machines. With a simple space-saving design, the FMS can be used for meat and cheese slicing lines, sandwich lines, snack packs, variety packs and more. It also combines a variety of product handling functions into a single solution.

Fortress Technology

Booth S-1752

Icon X-ray and Checkweigher Combination System

The Icon X-ray Combination System integrates X-ray inspection, checkweighing, safety controls and product rejection within a single IP65-rated stainless steel frame. Operators manage inspection, weighing, product setup, training and maintenance through one dedicated human-machine interface. An optional internal camera provides real-time visual monitoring of product flow. The camera uses a separate dedicated screen, keeping the primary interface available for machine operation while helping operators identify product-flow issues, reduce stoppages and opportunities to improve performance. The Icon also replaces connected independent safety circuits with one integrated safety circuit.

Hamrick Packaging Systems

Booth N-5510

Endoline 227 Case Erector and Hamrick CP10D-R Compact Robotic Case Packer

The first integrated packaging line featuring Endoline Automation's case erecting technology has already been sold by Hamrick Packaging Systems ahead of its debut at PACK EXPO, highlighting growing US demand for automation capable of handling smaller and undersized case formats. Visitors will still be able to see the sold line in operation during the show before the complete system is installed at J. Strickland & Co.'s manufacturing facility in Mississippi.

JLS Automation

Booth S-2776

JLS VISION AI

JLS VISION AI is an AI-driven machine vision system developed for integration with select JLS robotic packaging systems. It is not a standalone machine or a retrofit offered for third-party equipment. The technology sees and interprets irregular product flow, then provides the information a JLS robotic system needs to decide what to pick and how to handle it. Using proprietary AI models and advanced training methods, JLS VISION AI detects and classifies products, determines which item is on top and therefore pickable, and continuously reacquires targets as products shift during picking. The JLS robotic system acts on that guidance to pick, orient and organize the product for the downstream operation. JLS VISION AI processes images at up to 15 frames per second, helping keep vision processing from becoming the application bottleneck.

Junapack

Booth S-1700

JG-8S0815 Rotary Pouch Packer

The JG-8S0815 Rotary Pouch Packer can be used to fill a variety of products into side gusset flat bottom pouches up to 2 lbs. The machine features Allen-Bradley controls and HMI, captured cam design (no springs) and a patented feature in its pouch feed system. The machine can achieve speeds up to 35 cycles per minute. It offers easy pouch size changeover with the ability to save recipes for different SKUs.

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Group

Booth S-2122

M50 R-Series AdvancedLine Metal Detectors

The M50 R-Series introduces innovations developed to increase detection sensitivity and support product safety across different applications. These include the eDrive PLUS, which, when combined with a 900 kHz frequency, improves the field strength to detect the smallest wire and non-spherical metal contaminants. Algorithms such as the 3S PLUS combined with AI-based machine learning help achieve maximum sensitivity, minimizing the risk of product recalls and helping manufacturers produce safer products.

Multi-Conveyor

Booth S-3400

Multifunctional Gripper Loop Conveyor

The system features several core conveying technologies including a low-profile side grip elevator for complete product control, a stainless steel gravity decline drop chute, a dual-lane straight running modular plastic belt product turner, micropitch seamless transfer between belt types, bump turn adjustable economical carton, case and product turner, PanelView Plus touchscreen total system control, side flexing modular plastic belt conveyor, side flexing tabletop conveyor and adjustable height foot supports.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

Booth N-4924

NXD tupH Sealed Surface Conversion System

The NXD tupH Sealed Surface Conversion System is a surface treatment for wash-down applications such as those in primary and secondary packaging systems. This molecular conversion process ensures that treated drives have all the protection needed for the most extreme operating environments and conditions. Unlike paint, the high-performance food-grade sealer will not blister, flake or propagate. Compared to stainless steel, drives treated with NXD tupH offer greater cost effectiveness, weigh less due to their aluminum housings, provide better heat dissipation, and offer more configuration options. NXD tupH is food-compliant, free of chromates and PFAS, and will withstand strong acids and alkalis.

ProMach

Booth S-3660

Bartelt MAG-R HFFS

Bartelt's MAG-R horizontal form fill seal (HFFS) poucher combines a compact footprint with advanced servo motion and magnetic linear track technology, delivering precise pouch forming, filling, sealing, and fast, recipe-based changeovers. During filling, the XTS track uses dynamic magnetic linear motion to shake pouches side-to-side, enhancing product distribution and reducing seal contamination. Its lightweight magnetic bag clamp increases handling speed and throughput, while multiple heat-sealing stations and optional seal-coolers ensure leak-proof pouches. The MAG-R supports a variety of pouch styles, including roll stock, gusset bottom, Delta Pac stand-up, and Doy stand-up pouches.

Matrix MVC-300

Featuring a high-performance servo system engineered for precise motion control, this machine enables manufacturers to run a wide variety of films at high speeds while maintaining accuracy and package quality. The MVC-300 utilizes a continuous motion, high-speed jaw system that keeps the film moving throughout the packaging process. The jaws cut the film while providing the dwell time necessary to create strong, consistent seals. By eliminating the need to stop and start during each cycle, the MVC-300 achieves higher fill rates. The machine also features next-generation Allen-Bradley HMI controls.

Ossid ReeMaster NextGen 1100 Automatic Tray Sealer

The ReeMaster NextGen 1100 Tray Sealer is engineered to deliver efficiency, precision and reliability in fresh food production. Built with stainless steel washdown construction and an open-frame design, the machine provides easy access for sanitation and maintenance. The ReeMaster NextGen 1100 supports multiple packaging formats, including traditional sealing, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and vacuum skin packaging (VSP), giving processors the flexibility to meet evolving product and market demands. Servo-driven indexing conveyors and side grippers ensure accurate tray positioning, while tool-free, semi-automatic die-set changeovers help minimize downtime between production runs. A 12-inch full-color HMI touchscreen and proprietary software simplify operation and recipe management.

Quest Flexible One Packaging Platform

This fully integrated packaging platform brings together primary packaging, secondary packaging, and end-of-line automation from multiple ProMach brands into a single, coordinated system. The solution was developed in response to customer collaboration and feedback, and addresses end-to-end line flexibility and operational bottlenecks caused by workforce shortages, complex changeovers and limited floor space. At the heart of Flexible One is Quest's QX250 robotic case packer and QB321 robotic palletizer.

Regal Rexnord

Booth S-2174

Cambridge Cam-Grid Pro-Form Metal Belt

This weldless, metal belt solution is designed to improve operational efficiency and safety and reduce maintenance for food processing facilities utilizing spiral applications for cooling, freezing, proofing, and heating. The Cam-Grid Pro-Form Belt features a flexible mesh overlay support for fragile or delicate products as well as large cuts of meat or poultry. The rods-only design provides maximum air circulation ideal for cookers, proofers and freezers in bakeries.

Rytec

Booth N-5374

System 4+ Advanced Door Controller

Built for dynamic operations where forklifts and workers continuously move through multiple areas of a facility, the System 4+ controller monitors power consumption and uses dynamic speed curves to reduce energy use and parts wear. Its self-monitoring and self-diagnostic capabilities simplify troubleshooting, reduce maintenance downtime and minimize delays. The controller’s speed adjustments ensure smooth, efficient door operation and fewer components to reduce overall maintenance costs.

Schubert North America

Booth S-3700

Lightline Case Packer

Schubert's Lightline Case Packer automates the packing of cartons into wrap-around cases through a modular machine concept that minimizes project planning while accelerating implementation. Ideal for applications requiring less format and process flexibility, the system delivers a reliable, cost-effective solution with low initial investment. Capable of producing up to 60 cartons and 15 wrap-around cases per minute, the Lightline Case Packer accommodates both vertical and horizontal product orientations. To minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency, format changeovers are fully automatic and can be performed without specialized parts or manual adjustments.

Siemens

Booth S-4266

SINAMICS G200 Drive

The new G200 supports easy and efficient implementation of typical applications – from selection and commissioning through to operation. Its compact design enables space-saving integration in control cabinets. The drive is also designed to help reduce energy consumption. It supports Profinet for reliable real-time communication and enables seamless integration in TIA Portal and Startdrive. This “one network” approach simplifies system design, reduces engineering effort and improves data transparency across the entire plant.

Slideways

Booth N-5127

High Temp Guide Rail

Engineered for demanding conveyor and processing environments, the new product expands Slideways’ ability to support applications for elevated operating temperatures up to 500°F  where wear, friction, and reliability are key considerations.

SOMIC

Booth N-4740

SOMIC 202

The SOMIC 202 is designed specifically as a space-saving machine for standard packaging tasks, as well as for brand owners and manufacturers looking to enter the automated, shelf-ready packaging arena. This standard platform model is designed to handle Regular Slotted Cartons (RSC) or flat blanks up to 20 packs per minute.

Syntegon

Booth S-3514

neXt System Architecture

The neXt system solution provides seamless operation, smart performance and touchless automation. neXt allows operators to focus on the highest value-adding activities. Seamless operation increases efficiency and minimizes downtime. Real-time, smart data drives fact-based action and optimized OEE. Touchless automation and an intuitive UX result in faster changeovers, less training and higher flexibility across product portfolios. Designed with evolving demands in mind, neXt enables a competitive edge for food manufacturers in a highly dynamic market.

Theegarten-Pactec

Booth S-2585

FPC6 Flow Wrapper

The new generation of flow wrapping machines stands for stable efficiency throughout the entire lifecycle. It flexibly packages chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional food, and snacks with minimal changeover effort. Various sealing options as well as the ability to process paper and recyclable mono-material films at high speeds ensure maximum flexibility and consistent quality.

TNA

Booth N-5109

tna robag Quantum

The robag Quantum has been engineered for snack and food producers facing the growing challenge of more packs, more SKUs and more pressure on space, labor and margins, particularly for products such as potato chips, popcorn, tortilla chips and extruded snacks. The equipment is designed to increase capacity per tube — reaching up to 300 bags per minute, depending on bag, film and product type — while helping simplify the overall line. The robag Quantum was also developed and designed to cater to confectionery markets, by serving essentially as a faster single-tube bagger that could be used instead of larger, more complex twin-tube machines.

Triangle Package Machinery Company

Booth S-1714

SmartChange for X-Series VFFS Packaging Systems

Designed to reduce operator dependency and improve setup consistency, SmartChange delivers a smarter, more repeatable changeover process that helps food manufacturers reduce downtime, improve package quality, and achieve consistent results regardless of operator experience. SmartChange technology combines automated positioning, setup verification and guided operator interaction to help manufacturers achieve repeatable results. Built on Triangle's X-Series VFFS platform, SmartChange integrates servo-driven automation, laser verification, digital feedback and an intuitive visual HMI to guide operators through setup and validate critical adjustments before production begins.

Urschel

Booth LU-7135

Little Gem Aspire Dicer

The Little Gem Aspire Dicer is a new Urschel cutting concept in produce processing. Engineered by Urschel’s Innovation and Development, the compact dicer employs a patented StatiCut knife assembly and crosscut knife assembly to achieve slices ranging from 2 mm - 20 mm, dices up to 20 mm, and strip cuts. Named after the original Little Gem, the new dicer combines easy use with strong performance, expanding on its predecessor.

Vacuum Barrier Corporation

Booth S-4243

NITRODOSE G3 SERVODOSER

The NITRODOSE G3 SERVODOSER brings servo-driven capabilities together in a system designed specifically for fast, precise delivery of low-pressure liquid nitrogen in beverage applications. The system allows manufacturers to adjust dosing to changing production requirements without physical nozzle changes or extended changeover times. Its long-life servo actuator is engineered to withstand billions of cycles, supporting reliable performance over extended periods of high-volume production. It is particularly suited to non-carbonated beverages packaged in lightweight plastic bottles or aluminum cans, where liquid nitrogen adds rigidity to enhance structural integrity and durability.