All Production line & Efficiency articles
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ArticlePlockmatic 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 with its 5-tool head and process thin self-adhesive labels and media up to 3mm thick for folders, packaging, point of sale and labels.
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ArticleWeighPack 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 Bagger portfolio, said to deliver increased throughput and maintain precise pouch handling across a range of applications.
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ArticleSide-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 work and more.
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ArticleVideojet 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 and flexible trays, pouches and containers.
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ArticleValmet 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 mill in Nanning, China, aiming to increase containerboard capacity and ensure ‘reliable, energy and resource efficient’ operation.
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ArticleMelodea 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 specification to production-ready printed rollstock and be delivered to filling lines in 30 days.
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ArticleSustainability 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 Big and Research and Development categories for its collaborative R&D initiative and bio-polymer coating for food-contact corrugated cardboard. We spoke with Pedro Costa, project manager at Embalagem do Futuro, to find out more about these innovations.
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ArticleCoffee 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, reused in high circulation volumes, and recycled at end-of-life.
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ArticleMcKinsey 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 bring down the total cost baseline at pulp and paper packaging mills.
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ArticleTraceless 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 dependence on fossil raw materials and build a circular bioeconomy in Europe.
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ArticleHugo Beck showcases sleeve wrapper for transport packaging at interpack
At interpack 2026, Hugo Beck has revealed a new paper sleeve wrapper for transport and secondary packaging – developed in collaboration with Mondi to avoid plastic shrink film and excessive cardboard.
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ArticleGEA presents thermoforming machine for simple, flexible production at interpack
GEA will display its PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers, at interpack 2026 – targeting easy operation, repeatable output, and predictable lifecycle costs.
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ArticleConfiguring and supporting your adhesive application system with Robatech
In this edition of our 'In Conversation With...' series, Rolf Gräser, industry manager Packaging at Robatech, guides us through the company’s approach to helping customers introduce and maintain gluing systems within their packaging lines – and invites our readers to its booth at interpack 2026 to learn more about its offerings.
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ArticleE2Pack introduces automatic pallet unwrapping system
E2Pack has unveiled its new EASYROCK automatic pallet unwrapping system, said to improve safety, increase consistency and support smoother integration into existing lines.
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ArticleSidel’s bottle filler targets hygiene, high output, and line integration
Sidel has unveiled EvoFILL PET, its fastest filler for water and still beverages – intended to optimize output, hygiene and flexibility with its redesigned filling valve, advanced fluid-dynamics engineering, and compact design.
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ArticleOcado automates final packaging handling with Beckhoff technology
Ocado has automated the final packaging handling step for grocery deliveries with its Automated Frame Loader (AFL), powered by Beckhoff technology. The company enables customer fulfilment for Ocado and Morrisons in the UK, Kroger in the U.S., Sobeys in Canada, and other retailers worldwide.
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ArticleChilled Packaging launches paper-based thermal protection solution
Chilled Packaging has announced the launch of the NiceCube Pop‑up, a paper-based solution said to combine ‘excellent’ thermal protection and efficiency, speed up packing and deliver an improved unboxing experience for end users.
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ArticleSiegwerk aims to strengthen position in India with Hi-Tech Inks acquisition
Seeking to strengthen its position in the Indian flexible packaging market, Siegwerk has signed a definite agreement to acquire Hi-Tech Inks, a move said to make the combined business ‘the largest player in the country’ with a market share of over 20%.
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ArticleValmet seeks reduced costs and energy consumption with new sensor
Valmet has introduced its IQ Virtual Sensor, a software-based solution said to enable paper and board mills to maintain consistent quality, reduce fibre and starch costs, decrease energy consumption and increase overall production efficiency.
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ArticleFortress Technology to display touchscreen solution for food safety at interpack 2026
Fortress Technology is due to showcase its latest touchscreen solution at interpack 2026, seeking to improve food safety and ‘significantly reduce’ human error in fast-paced manufacturing facilities.