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.
New wrapping machine from Sitma designed for e-commerce paper packaging
Sitma Machinery has launched E-Wrap, a paper wrapping machine aimed at e-commerce applications that can reportedly utilise heat-
Avery Dennison to invest in capacity expansion and manufacturing efficiency in Europe
Avery Dennison has announced plans to invest €60 million in expanding facilities in France and Luxembourg, with the goal of
New pressure tester for glass containers introduced by Agr International
Agr International has introduced its latest product for pressure testing glass containers, the Ramp Pressure Tester 3 (RPT3), an all-
Markem-Imaje offers chemical-free coding with new fibre laser printer
Markem-Imaje has unveiled the SmartLase F250, a compact 20W fibre laser printer that it says delivers high-quality, permanent
Thermoformed cups with IML decoration offered by Greiner Packaging
Both the thermoformed cup and IML label by Greiner Packaging are produced in a single process and made of polypropylene
Robotic solution for feeding triggers and pumps launched by AROL GROUP
AROL GROUP’s TIRELLI ROBOSORTER is aimed at increasing the flexibility of low-speed feeding systems for triggers and pumps
BOBST launches new All-in-One line for label production
BOBST has announced an addition to its All-in-One, All-Inline portfolio with the new DIGITAL MASTER series for
GEA develops solution for separating and recovering raw materials from composite packaging
GEA has partnered with saperatec on a mechanical recycling process that allows multilayer composite materials made of plastic, aluminium, and
Moody’s: Rising energy prices and falling profit margins could accelerate paper mills’ transition to packaging grades
According to Moody’s, rising energy prices – which have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month – are
Thurne-Middleby expands meat portioner range
Thurne-Middleby Ltd has added a new meat portioner, the Portion X, with additional product conditioning and scanning technology, to
Pregis engineers ‘first-of-its-kind’ paper cushioning conveyance system using air ducts
Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, has engineered what it says is a “first-of-its-kind” paper
Industry 4.0 and beyond
Industry 4.0, the automation of manufacturing and industrial processes with smart technology, featuring machine-to-machine communication and the