Archive for May 2020
SICK’s New FTMg Multifunctional Sensor
Energy efficiency and transparency are playing an increasingly important role in the manufacturing world. To help improve energy management, SICK has developed the FTMg, a multifunctional thermal flowmeter sensor for the detection of gas flow, temperature, and process pressure. With the measurement of compressed and non-corrosive gases, it reliably displays three parameters at once by…
Read MoreNimble Counts More Than Ever for Beverage Product Labels
By Gary Paulin and Mark Lusky Beverage manufacturers projecting future consumer demand in light of a changed world must make sure their present supply chain is as close to bullet-proof as possible. Ability to be nimble in a “new normal” environment will be more critical than ever before. Custom Labels are obviously a key part…
Read MorePet Food Pouches
The U.S. pet industry spending figures and future outlook provided by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) shows that in 2019 U.S. pet food and pet care expenditure in the overall pet market reached $95.7 billion, with a 5.7 percent increase over 2018, and within that, pet food and treats accounted for $36.9 billion. Like…
Read MoreAcqua S. Bernardo Diversifies its Portfolio with Metal Packaging From Crown
For the first time in its 94-year history, Acqua S. Bernardo (colloquially known as San Bernardo) has turned to metal packaging for its premium still and sparkling mineral waters. Marketed as “the lightest water in the world,” the product has historically been packaged exclusively in glass bottles. However, the company reportedly recognized the importance of…
Read MoreUpton’s Naturals Rolls Out New Packaging
Upton’s Naturals, the independently owned ethical vegan food company, is introducing new packaging for its lineup of meat alternatives and prepared meals. To inspire purchases and help educate consumers about the products’ use and versatility, the updated designs feature ready-to-eat, plated dishes on the front of each package. From jackfruit tacos and banana blossom fish…
Read MoreMassive Bi-Directional Accumulation For Super High-Speed Filling
Multi-Conveyor recently modified the layout of a high-speed canning line by adding intermediate sections and adding a massive stainless steel bi-directional accumulation table. The modification included a 51′ mass flow transport conveyor section and a 54′ long by 10’ wide accumulation table to hold backed-up or accumulated product to nearly 14,000 cans at a required…
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