Fresh-Lock® 8000 Series closure systems for flexible bags.
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PACK EXPO International 2024, set for Nov. 3-6 in Chicago, is just around the corner. That means it’s time to start planning your visit! For contract packaging (co-packers) and contract manufacturing (co-mans) looking for improved efficiency, sustainable options, or smarter operations, the event offers hundreds of innovative solutions. To help you get started, we’ve curated a preview of some of the top exhibits of interest to co-packers and co-mans.
Empty can transfer: For co-packers looking for solutions in the canned beverage space, stop by Pacteon (S-3300) to see Descon Conveyor Systems’ Single-Lane Empty Can Vacuum Transfer with Laser Coding and Inspection, operating at speeds up to 1,800 cans per minute. Designed for precise laser coding on empty cans before rinsing, it uses a vacuum conveyor to expose the can bottoms for coding and offers optional post-transfer quality inspection configuration.
Spirits and liquor labeler: Weiler Labeling Systems (WLS) (S-3548) will launch the VR-72 high-speed spirit and liquor bottle labeling machine for wrap-around and front-and-back labeling, designed for delicate handling of glass bottles at the show.
Combo bagging and case packing: ProMach is exhibiting a high-speed robotic case packer and a vertical bagger from Edson (S-3560) and Rennco (S-3660). This system offers a streamlined, all-in-one option designed to maximize efficiency in secondary packaging.
Sustainable bag closures: Co-packers and brands seeking sustainable packaging for flexible pouches and bags should consider putting Fresh-Lock (S-3907) on their list. The Fresh-Lock® 8000 Series, featuring home-compostable and post-consumer recycled (PCR) closure systems for flexible packaging, includes zippers and sliders and is designed for circularity.
North Hall
Schubert North America's Lightline case packing system.Schubert North AmericaRobotic warehousing and palletizing: In the North Hall, Motion Controls Robotics (Booth N-4625) will feature their latest robotic integration solutions for smarter manufacturing and warehousing, including the BA Palletizer with an autonomous mobile robot and a FANUC CRX collaborative robot.
Glue-free retail tray former: Stop by EndFlex (N-5906) to check out the PopLok Die-Cut tray former, which creates custom retail trays without glue, an adhesive-free sustainable packaging option for co-packers and brands.
Easy setup case packer: Schubert North America (N-6151) is highlighting its cost-effective Lightline case packing system, offering a preconfigured, easy setup option for economical case packing without complex customization.
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