ULMA Packaging Showcases Integrated Automation at Interpack 2026

Packaging applications in food processing, ready meals, fresh and frozen products, and high-throughput manufacturing environments require automation, hygiene, and material efficiency, and ULMA Packaging presents integrated solutions at Interpack 2026 to address these demands across complete packaging lines.

At Interpack 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7–13, 2026, ULMA Packaging is exhibiting in Hall 5, Stand 5C23, where it demonstrates its latest technologies designed to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while ensuring product integrity and compliance with hygienic standards.




Tray Sealing Systems for High-Performance Packaging
ULMA introduces the TSX 875, developed for Fast Skin applications and forming the basis of its next-generation tray sealing platform. The system focuses on process control, robustness, and performance consistency in high-demand production environments.

Alongside this, the TSA 540 demonstrates established Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Skin packaging capabilities, achieving up to 21 cycles per minute. Integrated dosing enables precise portioning, particularly relevant for ready meal production, while maintaining hygienic design requirements.

Sustainability-focused technologies such as LEAFSKIN^® on flat cardboard, R-Skin™ for reducing plastic tray usage by up to 50%, and the CUT-ON TRAY system for optimized film consumption further address material efficiency challenges in packaging operations.




Vertical Packaging with Wash Down and Resource Efficiency
The VTC 840 WD vertical form-fill-seal machine is designed for environments requiring intensive cleaning, such as fresh and frozen food processing. Its Wash Down-ready construction supports hygienic operation, while engineering improvements reduce energy and compressed air consumption.

Technologies such as TightBag™ reduce excess air within packages without perforation, optimizing material usage and transport efficiency. SealFlex™ sealing enables processing of multiple materials, including paper-based alternatives, supporting shifts toward more sustainable packaging formats.

Flow Pack Systems for High-Speed Applications
ULMA’s Flow Pack portfolio includes the FR 400 Twin, which integrates a linear motor-based infeed system for synchronized and independent product handling. This configuration enables precise positioning and higher throughput compared to conventional mechanical systems.

The FM 400 Flow Pack machine targets high-speed MAP applications, reaching up to 150 packs per minute with a Long-Dwell sealing head to ensure airtight sealing. Its stainless-steel construction and IP66 protection rating make it suitable for washdown environments.




Thermoforming for High-Volume Production
The TFX thermoforming series is designed for demanding packaging applications requiring both productivity and flexibility. Synchronised movements increase productivity by up to 10%, while an optimized vacuum system reduces cycle times by up to 20%.

These improvements support consistent output in high-volume production while enabling the use of sustainable materials, aligning with evolving regulatory and environmental requirements.

End-to-End Automation Across Packaging Lines
ULMA Packaging also presents fully integrated packaging lines, covering processes from primary packaging to end-of-line automation. In collaboration with RAMA, the systems include case erecting, packing, closing, quality control, and robotic palletizing.

One configuration demonstrates a complete automated secondary packaging process, including case forming, product loading, and palletizing, ensuring traceability and continuous product flow. Another setup features a gravity-based case packing solution downstream of a vertical packaging machine, optimizing floor space and maintaining high throughput with simplified mechanics.

By combining automation, modular integration, and material-efficient technologies, ULMA Packaging’s solutions address the increasing demand for scalable, hygienic, and resource-efficient packaging systems across industrial applications.

Edited by Natania Lyngdoh, Induportals Editor — Adapted by AI.

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