Beverage

Steady growth makes automation essential

Beers brewed by this Munster, IN, brewery just 60 miles from Chicago have won their fair share of accolades over the years. Now management is focused on expansion and automation.

March 1, 2017

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Prepared & Canned Foods

A push for single unit-dose adoption seen at PACK EXPO East

An Italy-based manufacturer of single unit-dose package designs, films, and accompanying machinery sees slow but certain adoption of European single-serve pack trends in North America.

February 28, 2017

Bakery & Snack

New chip pack format seen at PACK EXPO East

Irving, TX-based Mission Foods has sold its popular tortilla chips in preformed flat-bottom pouches made of a paper lamination for many years now, but new packages shown at PACK EXPO East suggest that a change is being evaluated.

February 28, 2017

Dairy

IML ice cream packaging wins awards for trailblazing design

New IML packaging for South African brand Dairymaid Ice-Cream elevates the product’s shelf impact with a compact and streamlined look.

February 28, 2017

Dairy

IML ice cream packaging wins awards for trailblazing design

New IML packaging for South African brand Dairymaid Ice-Cream elevates the product’s shelf impact with a compact and streamlined look.

February 28, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Pumps offer suction and compression effect

Can recover product from transfer lines at rates up to 80%

February 27, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Homogenizer offered in ultra-high capacities

Engineered for a range of food products

February 26, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Pumps incorporate automatic clearance makeup system

Maintain their initial performance level

February 26, 2017

Processing Equipment

Systems provide vigorous circulation of cold air

Increase production and lower energy costs

February 26, 2017

Pumps/Valves

Pumps for hot or cold products

Offer independently adjustable suction

February 26, 2017

Dry Processing

Cleaning system for fine powders

Closed bags prevent dust clouds

February 25, 2017

Dry Processing

Chain drag conveyor for the food industry

Crevice-free design enables the conveying or batching of ingredients

February 25, 2017

Dry Processing

Dumper discharges into vessels 6 to 10 ft. above the plant floor

Accommodates boxes from 36 to 48 in. on a side and 39 to 44 in. high

February 25, 2017