Secondary packaging in the warehouse, a key component of the distribution chain, encompasses a wide range of machinery that performs shrink wrapping, shrink bundling, pallet unitizing and case building. Integrated palletizing and shrink-wrapping systems represent another end-of-line packaging solution that protects and delivers product to customers in a timely fashion.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program, the domestic baking industry consumes an estimated $800 million worth of purchased fuels and electricity per year, as noted in its guide, "Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the Baking Industry" (Nov. 2016 update, available on www.energystar.gov).
The latest form/fill/seal (FFS) packaging systems are designed to accommodate a wide range of packaging options at high speeds while ensuring food safety via sanitary design. The systems combine flexibility and automation, as they often need to pack different products on the same line. In addition, new designs enable quick changeover.
Introducing the new Bingo Bagger for pre-made polyethylene or laminated wicketed bags, up to 20 inches long, in pillow or gusseted configurations, with or without a zipper.
The Folded-Edge Hand Dispenser is one of the latest additions to Shurtape’s ShurSEAL Packaging Solutions family and is available for all manual sealing applications, including L-Clip tape sealing.
PaperWorks Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of paperboard and specialized folding cartons, has announced that C. Anderson “Andy” Bolton has joined the company as president and chief executive officer.
Soft Robotics Inc, which has built a fundamentally new class of robotic grippers, has announced the release of its expanded and upgraded Soft Robotics Development Kit; SRDK 2.0.
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