M. Jacob & Sons in conjunction with Alplast is proud to introduce a new line of Aluminum Roll On Pilfer-Proof (ROPP) Closures for the distilled spirits, wine, aperitifs and liqueur markets. These threaded aluminum ROPP caps can be flat litho and rotary offset printed in up to four colors. Standard sizes are from 18x12mm to 31.5x60mm and are fitted with standard EPE liners with other liner options available upon request.

The Mettler-Toledo Safeline SideChek x-ray inspection system was developed specifically to deliver effective cost-effective production line x-ray inspection of products in vertical packaging such as bottles, cans and canisters. Two models are available: the SideChek 200 with a 200 mm height inspection area and SideChek 300 with a 300 mm height inspection area.

Tetra Pak announces the global launch of LightCap 30, a high density polyethylene (HDPE) cap made from sugar cane.

The AF-PLT from AFA Systems Inc. is an economical solution to automate the pallet building process.

Although most conveying systems used for end-of-line packaging operations run at less than 300 feet-per-minute, faster conveyor speeds could sometimes be utilized on straight conveyor sections for high-volume throughput of lightweight, low-profile products. Shuttleworth, Inc., which provides specialty conveyor systems for packaging lines, has now released high-speed chain-driven conveyors capable of reaching speeds up to 495 FPM while maintaining product stability. This allows manufacturers added versatility on their packaging lines, should they require the added conveyor speed.

Cognex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and software, today announced the Cognex Industrial Camera series, a new line of GigE Vision digital industrial cameras designed for easy integration with VisionPro and CVL vision software.

The National Food Lab, a consulting and testing firm, expands its product and process development capabilities by offering Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart retortable cartons in its R&D Pilot Plant.

Shurtape, with its commitment to exacting standards, introduces new HP 235 Packaging Tape, a standard-gauge tape solution that delivers better performance and adhesion on highly recycled corrugate – including 100% recycled.

Ultrasonics Sealing Solutions provider, Herrmann Ultrasonics, in Bartlett, IL, has succeeded in the sealing of composite films for the chips and snack industry. This breakthrough is the result of the development of a new and proven ultrasonic tool design.

Linx Printing Technologies, launches a new thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer that ensures the first print is as good as the last.