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TECH FLASH

Reduce confusion around flexibility, adaptability and changeover to maximize impact

The best way to prevent any confusion is to ensure all parties work from a common understanding of these terms.

May 26, 2015

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 will be a forum for solutions and insights on OEE.

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Wraparound case/tray packer

May 20, 2015

The PMI HCP universal, all-servo wraparound case packer handles cases with inner or outer fifth flaps, as well as trays of product, at speeds up to 30 cases/min.

TECH FLASH

Food processing, packaging machinery exports soared in 2014

For the fifth year in a row, exports of German food processing and packaging machinery increased.

Jeremy Gerrard

April 28, 2015

The EU remains the strongest export region for German food processing and packaging machinery, which boasts a 34 percent share of the market.

PMMI opens registration for PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Jeremy Gerrard

April 16, 2015

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has opened registration for 2015’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas which features the largest show floor in the history of the event.

FPSA and Messe Dusseldorf NA organize US Pavilion at FoodPex

Jeremy Gerrard

April 16, 2015

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and Messe Dusseldorf North America (MDNA) announced they will organize a US Pavilion at FoodPex 2015, an international trade fair for the food processing and packaging industries.

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Random case erector

April 15, 2015

Engineered for end-of-line packaging operations, the Combi RCE robotic random case erector combines a 6-axis robot with multiple case magazines and a bottom flap folder with integrated tape head.

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All-servo vertical cartoners

April 10, 2015

Capable of running at speeds over 1,000 cartons/min., PMI VL all-servo, vertical top-load cartoners handle multiple applications such as confectionery, food and beverage, pet foods and nutritional products.

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Stand-up bag system

April 9, 2015

The Eagle packaging system weighs and deposits product into stand-up pouches that it indexes and arranges in alternating patterns.

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Vertical bagging machine

April 6, 2015

The Rovema BVC Series vertical form/fill/seal bagging machine offers the option to preheat and compress multilayered seal seam packing material.

Food processors, innovators nominated for 2015 Edison Awards

Jeremy Gerrard

March 18, 2015

A number of food processors and industry innovators were tapped as nominees for the 2015 Edison Awards in the categories of Food Processing & Preparation and Food Packaging & Beverages.