Bagging & Pouching

David Spratt Appointed as CEO of Constantia Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles appoints David Spratt as its new CEO; the succeeding interim CEO Uwe Röhrhoff will return to the Supervisory Board.

January 17, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Recycling

FFRA Launches Plastic Film Recycling Directory

FFRA resource aims to increase consumer access to recycling collection points and plastic film recycling rates by providing clear information on responsible recycling practices.

January 17, 2025

Bio-based

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets

For sachet packaging of its new dissolvable cleansing wipes, Australian-based Conserving Beauty tapped compostable NatureFlex films by Futamura Compostable Packaging, as converted by New Zealand's Convex.

January 15, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Top Articles of 2024, #12: Cannabis Brand Supercharges Packaging with Automation

The #12 most clicked article of 2024: A combination scale, bagger, checkweigher, and coding and marking operations accelerated packaging production efficiency to 300 parts per labor hour, up from 40 parts per labor hour.

December 24, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Cannabis Distributor Supercharges Packaging Efficiency with Automation

A combination scale, bagger, checkweigher, and coding and marking operations accelerated packaging production efficiency to 300 parts per labor hour, up from 40 parts per labor hour.

December 4, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

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December 6, 2024

Recycling

Walkers Chocolate Bars Next to Switch to Recyclable Paper Wrapper

This move closely follows a host of chocolate and confectionery swaps away from plastic into paper-based wrappers with curbside recyclability claims, including by both Nestle and Mars in Australia, and Mars candy bars in the U.K.

November 15, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Ultra-Compact Bagger Reaches Speeds of 300 Packs/min

Measuring less than 1 m wide, the new SVX Compact from Syntegon can produce flat bags up to 270 mm wide as well as pillow, gusseted, and flat bottom styles at 300 /min for snack, confectionery, and bakery products.

November 11, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Servo-Driven Pouch Sealer Delivers Fast Cycle Times

The FPA4500EM servo-driven pouch sealer from Rinco Ultrasonics dynamically manipulates key parameters such as vibratory amplitude, weld force, and stroke velocity for fast cycle times.

November 6, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

TC AB490: Automatic Packing of Fresh Meats with On-Demand Customized Bags

This high-speed equipment withstands the operational demands of the meat industry and produces up to 35 bags per minute. Its impulse sealing technology ensures consistent performance and minimizes waste.

November 6, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac to Present Innovative Moisture Adsorbing Film Technology at PACK EXPO

ProAmpac

Visit Booth S-3583 to discover ProAmpac's solutions, and hear Robert Flaherty present on the Moisture Protect film series at the Innovation Stage.

October 25, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Bartelt and Matrix Combine Sales Teams to Create a More Seamless Experience for Customers

Bartelt Packaging

Camilo Sanchez will head the newly formed Flexible Packaging Group, which offers a single point of contact for both Bartelt and Matrix packaging technologies.

October 17, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

SÜDPACK Presents Sustainable Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2024

SÜDPACK

Visit Booth S-4255 to see SÜDPACK's solutions, including Pure-Line products, recyclable materials, and eco-friendly manufacturing processes.

October 16, 2024