Beverage

Standout HDPE Can Handle/Carrier System

Ideal for craft beer and distilled spirits, this compact system applies Robert PolyPro’s eye-catching HDPE #2 handles to four- and six-packs of beverages in 12 and 16 oz. aluminum cans.

September 17, 2019

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Bakery & Snack

Zipper reclosure for fresh English muffins

A PACK EXPO highlight in the Upper South hall of Amcor was a package of English muffins from Dave’s Killer Bread, a firm based in Milwaukie, OR.

September 17, 2019

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Leak detection technology takes on large packaging formats

The Contura S600’s oversized test chamber can test large products or multiple products at the same time.

September 16, 2019

Conveying & Product Handling

Transfer and diverter station moves products in any direction

The MODSORT conveyor station uses a roller top belt to divert and transfer products with precise, controlled and impact-free motion.

September 16, 2019

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Sorting machine improves product yields and quality

TOMRA 5B features 360-degree inspection technology and high-speed operations to sort a variety of vegetables with accuracy and precision.

September 16, 2019

Beverage

Carlsberg Replaces Shrink Wrap with Adhesive for Six-Packs

The radical new technology, which uses adhesive dots to hold multipacks of cans together, is expected to decrease the Danish brewer’s use of plastic by up to 13,000 tons/year.

September 14, 2019

Dry Processing

Rotary fillers with simple, hygienic design

Systems fill dry products into rigid containers quickly, safely and cleanly

September 13, 2019

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Readily reconfigurable metal detector

Systems improve compliance and reduce total cost of ownership.

September 13, 2019

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Leak detection equipment extends shelf life

System reduces costly recalls.

September 12, 2019

Dairy

Alfa Laval: valve sensing and control units, reengineered to meet customer needs

The Alfa Laval ThinkTop V50 and V70 has auto setup and is smart, durable, and practical.

September 12, 2019

Beverage

Aussie Iced Coffee Aseptically Packed

Bluestone Lane of Australia is releasing its first ready-to-drink iced coffee beverage in SIG’s combismile packaging.

September 11, 2019

Dry Processing

Bulk control indicator provides complete formula control

Offers fast ROI and long-term value

September 9, 2019

Beverage

People are drinking less, but it’s not just millennials

New poll shows adults of all ages are cutting back on alcohol, imbibing in new alternatives, as concerns about health, costs, and hangovers fuel ‘Sober Curious’ trend.

September 7, 2019