Automated Packaging Systems has promoted Jay Patras to vice president of sales, North America. Patras will manage the day-to-day operations of the company’s North American sales channel and its full line of Autobag, SidePouch and AirPouchmachines and materials.
Whether planning to purchase a new VFFS bagger or would like to evaluate your existing equipment, it’s helpful to know what to consider in terms of sanitation, maintenance and reliability. To aid in that process, here are 10 things to know about sanitary equipment design for VFFS baggers.
Repack Canada has acquired two automated systems: an automatic cartoner and a bagging system, striving for speed and optimum customer service for all packaging services.
Pregis has acquired Sharp Packaging Systems, which will enable Pregis to expand its product portfolio to include a complete line of flexible packaging bagging systems and materials.
Italian snack manufacturer Preziosi Food (Mitica) integrated new frying, seasoning and packaging systems from leading processing and packaging solutions provider, tna to launch a new line of batch-fried potato chips.
The challenge: how to better meet industry demand for versatile packaging equipment that can satisfy engineers, plant managers, marketing executives -- and ultimately -- end users.