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Smurfit-Stone demonstrates new packaging machines

Smurfit-Stone demonstrates new packaging machines

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (SSCC) unveiled three new innovative models of its exclusive Meta packaging equipment line last month at Pack Expo International at Chicago's McCormick Place.

Multivac wins German Packaging Award

Multivac wins German Packaging Award

Multivac has received the 2008 German Packaging Award for its new generation of thermoform packaging machines. The German Packaging Institute (DVI) presented the award in the category of machine technology. This is the second major prize that Multivac has received this year for its new machine generation, after having previously been honored with the renowned iF Packaging Award.

Unilever can save 730,000 euro

Unilever can save 730,000 euro

Unilever is a name renowned in the consumer goods industry for its innovation and product development. This decidedly successful brand was built on delivering high quality items to consumers around the world. In keeping with its mission, Unilever Polska S.A. recently searched for a new conveying solution to transport tea in one of its packaging facilities.

Sidel supplies four complete lines to Modelo

Sidel supplies four complete lines to Modelo

With more than 30 end-of-line robots, more than 20 laser-guided vehicles (LGVs), automated warehouses, and record-setting output rates, the new site currently being built by beer giant Modelo is one of a kind. The four bottling lines are all supplied by Sidel.

Beer in PET Bottles: The Sidel Combi, A World`s First

Beer in PET Bottles: The Sidel Combi, A World`s First

Sidel announces the world`s first Combi dedicated to bottling beer in PET. This machine, which integrates blow molding, filling and capping functions, was previously reserved for water, carbonated soft drinks and dairy products. It has proven to be an effective solution, with output rates of up to 61,000 bph.

Rapid Silencing System is keeping it quiet in the workplace

Rapid Silencing System is keeping it quiet in the workplace

Introduced at Fakuma 2008, one product that is guaranteed not to make a big noise in the marketplace is the Rapid Silencing System (RSS) from Rapid Granulator AB, the Swedish world leader in plastics granulation technology. With increasingly stringent noise constraints being applied to the workplace by national and EU regulatory authorities, the RSS offers moulders and OEMs an innovative noise reducing solution.

New carbonator: the Carboflow

New carbonator: the Carboflow

In the shape of the newly developed Carboflow carbonator, Krones is presenting an affordable, user-friendly solution for making both still and carbonated water products.