Production line & Efficiency
News and analysis on how the packaging industry is innovating to improve production line performance, achieve enhanced efficiency across the supply chain and more.
Koenig & Bauer introduces flatbed die-cutter for corrugated board
Koenig & Bauer has announced its new CutPRO 2.1 flatbed die-cutter for corrugated board processing, jointly developed within
Proco Machinery introduces cobot to blow moulding machine’s take-out system
Proco Machinery has integrated state-of-the-art cobot technology into a new take-out system for shuttle-type blow
Plockmatic Group targets increased productivity and material control with new cutter
Plockmatic Group has unveiled its ColorCut FB9550 Pro-T die cutter, designed to maximize productivity and deliver ‘ultimate’ material control
WeighPack seeks increased throughput with new pouch bagger
WeighPack Systems has announced its new Swifty S-3600 Duplex high-speed pre-made pouch bagger, part of its Swifty
Side-seam gluer developed for short-run corrugated box runs and more
Boxmaker.Pro has launched SSG1600, a compact side-seam gluer for short-run corrugated box production, hand-glued operations, sample
Videojet seeks consistent performance and intuitive operation with new label applicator
Videojet has introduced its 9310 label applicator, designed to help manufacturers achieve more predictable labelling performance for applications including rigid
Valmet to deliver board making line for Sun Paper mill in China
Valmet has been selected to deliver a full board making line with automation and lifecycle support for Sun Paper’s
Melodea launches end-to-end flexible food packaging solution
Melodea has launched its MeloPack end-to-end flexible packaging solution for food brands, said to cover the process from
Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview: Embalagem do Futuro’s R&D initiative and bio-polymer cardboard coating
Embalagem do Futuro (Packaging of the Future) is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards, nominated in the Thinking
Coffee roaster pilots reusable plastic buckets from Jokey and circolution
Jokey and circolution are working alongside Kaffee Braun to pilot reusable polypropylene buckets for industrial applications – designed to be stacked,
McKinsey recommends AI as a tool to tackle costs at pulp and paper mills
In its latest insights article, McKinsey & Company makes the case for using AI to stage cross-functional interventions and
Traceless announces first industrial facility for natural polymer technology
Traceless has announced the first industrial production facility for its bio-based, home-compostable natural polymer technology, aiming to end