In 2020, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and WUN H2 GmbH partnered up to build one of the largest hydrogen production plants in Germany. The plant will run on renewable energy and will be carbon-free, contributing to Germany’s pledge to become gas-neutral by 2050.
Despite attractive environmental credentials, returnable PET containers remain a niche product. Krones and Alpla are cooperating on a research project aimed at better realizing this packaging type’s potential. The result is a returnable PET container specially designed for chilled juices and dairy products. Objective tests provide information about microbiological safety.
Capped containers are essential for keeping beverages and medicine in optimum condition. The process of capping and filling these containers is a challenging one, with dedicated machines required to operate on 24/7 production schedules to meet customer demand. To ensure the reliability of its CC560 Capping and Filling Machines, Cap Coder only fits Huco Oldham couplings into its capping head designs.
Syntegon showcases its sustainable packaging technologies at booth 1-204 at this year’s Fachpack from September 28 to 30, 2021. From retrofits to new lines, from primary to secondary packaging – Syntegon's solutions cater to all needs and facilitate the shift to sustainable materials such as paper, mono-materials or corrugated board made of grass fibers. Visitors to Fachpack can experience the efficiency of a comprehensive solution for paper packaging and the glue-free technology of the Kliklok ACE carton erector.
As the name suggests, corrosion-resistant bearings can be used in applications where corrodible materials wouldn’t suffice — think food processing, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical production and bearings for marine applications. But, what materials suffice? Chris Johnson, managing director of miniature bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains.
Bühler AG and DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V. announce the inauguration of the Technology Center Proteins of the Future to further develop extruded meat substitutes.
Strategic collaboration in the Traysealer business. MULTIVAC has signed a collaboration agreement with packaging machine manufacturer Italianpack, thereby expanding its product portfolio in the traysealer sector. MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG has a purchase option for 25.1 percent of the shares in Italianpack S.p.A. with a term of three years.