New Packaging Equipment: October 2021
Bakery trays and similar items such as pallets and baskets are an essential part of the supply chain for bakery and snack producers in transporting finished goods for direct-store delivery. They are sometimes enabled with tracking and traceability technology such as radio-frequency identification (RFID) to prevent tray and pallet theft.
Company: Orbis Group
Website: www.orbismachinery.com
Equipment Snapshot: Among products recently introduced in this market segment, the new Odyssey pallet from ORBIS Corp. is hygienic, easy to clean, and offers anti-slip features to protect heavy product loads and streamline food production, the company reports. Commonly used for the cold and frozen storage of bakery products, the pallet’s smooth, plastic surfaces are free of nails and splinters to protect product and reduce warehouse debris.
Company: SPF Plastic Group
Website: www.spfgroups.com
Equipment Snapshot: ABA’s Fleet & Logistics Committee has developed a website, www.traytheft.org, to help bakeries in the fight against loss rates and illegal recycling. “The content addresses the key elements in establishing awareness, education, technology, legislation and law enforcement initiatives,” says Glenn Rindfleisch, vice president of sales and marketing, SPF Plastic Group, Byron GA. “The goal is to promote a universal program for all industry associations to adopt. Track-and-trace models and the pursuit of state legislation to deter crime rank high on the priority list.”
Company: Flexcon
Website: www.flexcon.com
Equipment Snapshot: Flexcon’s new 29x26x6-inch bread tray features generous heights up to 5.5 inches. It is designed for the efficient flow of bread and baked goods throughout the supply chain, from the bakery to grocery store to convenience store. When full, the trays stack securely for easy transport and merchandising. When empty, they cross-stack and nest for back room and truck space savings.