A simple action with a strong impact When we talk about sustainability, we often think of complex choices that require significant investments. However, installing an SMI rotary stretch-blow moulder equipped with special moulds to produce label-less PET and rPET containers inside your production facilities demonstrates that innovation can be simple. At Drinktec 2025 (St...
What drives the global beverage and liquid food industry? The answer to this question will be on full display in just two months at Drinktec, the premier event for innovations and forward-looking solutions in the beverage and liquid food production sector. From 15th to 19th September, the trade fair, which will take place in Munich, will welcome more than 1,000 exhibitor...
Logistics has crucial challenges to address that can have a huge negative impact on the business like: Labour shortages Infrastructure like roads or inefficient tools and equipment Sustainability & how to reduce environmental footprint Constantly evolving regulatory and compliance changes But you can confront these challenges head on with flexible solutions tha...
Founded in 1993, Sant Aniol has always operated with a focus on sustainability, striving to preserve nature and make the world a better place to live. Among the many innovations introduced are its striking PET bottles, inspired by the volcanic rocks of the Garrotxa region and produced by an EBS 8 KL ERGON stretch-blow moulder equipped with the ReduxAir system to reduce e...
For almost thirty years SMI has been present in Mexico with the subsidiary Smicentroamericana S.A. de C.V., which is based in Mexico City. A presence of fundamental importance in order to be able to respond promptly and effectively to the demands of an extremely dynamic market. Close to the customer for every need Among the main factors that explain the strong dynamism...
SMI has opened a new branch in Istanbul, in Türkiye, thus consolidating its own presence in a constantly growing market. More precisely, the offices of the new branch are based in the Asian part of the city, in the district of Maltepe, only minutes from the airport. SMI boasts in Türkiye more than 300 machines, installed within leading bottling and packaging companies. ...
In this interview, we focus on the logistics sector. Crystal Parrott, Vice President of the Robotics Center of Excellence at supply chain technology supplier Dematic, gives her insights into 20 years of innovations in logistics. 20 Years of LOGISTICS with Dematic Dematic is a supplier of integrated automated supply chain technology and was founded in 1819. They off...
POSIPLUS PP is a double cable manipulator with high load capacities, capable of handling loads up to 200 kg and reaching working radii up to 4500 mm. The gripping tooling is connected to the balancing group through two independent steel cables to ensure maximum safety. The particular double-arm structure with intermediate joint makes it easy to operate within the entir...
One of the problems when transporting pallets with heavy boxes is the possible displacement of the load and the breakage of the boxes themselves. In order to guarantee the maximum support and protection of the product, INNOVA MAQUINARIA recommends using the strapping system accompanied by the application of edge protectors or corner protectors. To respond to the growing...
Morello Giovanni Company developed, in his workshop located in Turin, an AGV cart omnidirectional laser guided (LGV), with a lifting loading deck, for an important Company that produce machines to the food & beverage industry.
As in every offshore platform the space is very narrow, that’s why this ATEX battery trolley is omnidirectional/multidirectional; it means that it can do any kind of steering: 90°, carousel (turn on itself), diagonal, compass, front steering, … Furthermore this ATEX battery trolley has all wheels driven (8 wheels in total). Thanks to this feature this trolley can work i...
When buyers compare stretch wrap and strapping equipment, the first questions are usually about the machine itself: turntable size, guardrail length, strapping speed. For a large manufacturing company, however, the real decision-maker is often something else — whether the supplier can hold every stage of the project together, from the first requirement call to final comm...
Securing refrigerated supermarket goods for transport poses challenges for both people and machines. Thousands of different orders must be processed every day with precision, at maximum speed, and at low temperatures. To overcome these challenges, the logistics company XPO Logistics in Nieuwegein turned to Mosca. Strapping processes that take too long: Until recently, ...
TZMO Deutschland GmbH is one of the largest European manufacturers and suppliers of medical care and hygiene products, for the global market. An efficient production, top modern internal logistics, and an ergonomic working environment for the employees, ensure the company's competitiveness at the location. Here, 200 to 300 pallets are handled daily. A PALOMAT® distribu...
In this guide,we break down the major challenges,explore equipment solutions,and show how automated wrapping systems can reduce damage and improve throughput. The 5 Biggest Packaging Challenges in the Paper Industry1.Moisture and Humidity Damage Paper is hygroscopic—it absorbs and releases moisture with ambient humidity.A 5%moisture change can cause dimensional shifts ...
AO Workwear is one of Scandinavia’s leading e-commerce companies within workwear. With over 250.000 products and 180 brands in their assortment – distributed across the webshops: Cheap-workwear and Pro-dress in five different languages – they deliver workwear to both private and business customers throughout Europe. From their headquarters in Spjald, Denmark, they manage...
High g-forces are not only exerted on astronauts during rocket launches or on dummies during crash tests. Packaged goods are also subject to enormous acceleration and deceleration, for example during transportation or safety tests. But nobody has to take them to Cape Canaveral or the ADAC: Mosca GmbH tests the loading safety of strapped or wrapped packaging at its own Te...
Things are moving fast at PALOMAT® on the island of Mors. The North Jutland-based manufacturer of pallet magazines has just sold more than 1,000 machines in a single year – a milestone that is both a source of pride and proof that the industry has an appetite for automation, even when it comes to simple solutions.
A new version of the pallet stacker Palomat Greenline sets new standards for flexible pallet handling by being able to handle more than 90 percent of the market’s standard pallets. The popular pallet magazine can now be easily adjusted by the user to different pallet heights. This opens the door to significant cost savings and increased flexibility. At the same time, it ...
What are sales displays? Sales displays are specially designed presentation tools used in retail to present products attractively and promote sales. They can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from simple display stands to complex shelving systems. They are often made of cardboard or other lightweight materials for flexibility. The challenge: Asymmetrical displays ...
Load units are exposed to numerous stresses and strains on their way to their destination. Choosing the right transport packaging is therefore crucial, and not just when dangerous goods are being shipped. If an accident occurs, it can have serious consequences - from property damage to personal injury. For you as the distributor of the loading unit, this can have far-rea...
The packaging industry is increasingly faced with complex requirements that demand maximum precision and safety. A current project at DS Smith in Tilburg shows how even seemingly impossible tasks can be mastered through technological innovation and close cooperation. The challenge: XXL corrugated board sheets in the tightest of spaces Our customer DS Smith in Tilburg wa...
From paper pulp to stable, precisely fitting packaging or continuous material: at Zerhusen 's new plant, employees process the raw material produced at the main plant in Damme into corrugated cardboard products in a wide variety of formats. The product range extends from folding boxes and erecting boxes to die-cut and heavy goods packaging, with Zerhusen operating variou...
With the help of a ladder, an employee climbs onto the truck and then uses a shovel for manual sam-pling – this is everyday practice in many companies. These procedures are not only time-consuming but also pose risks to employees and are often difficult to reproduce. Today, things can be much more efficient: Modern systems enable complete automation – from vehicle ident...
The global end-of-line packaging equipment market is projected to grow from USD 6.28 billion in 2026 to over USD 8.38 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 5.0%. For manufacturers and warehouse operators, choosing the right end of line packaging machine is no longer just about wrapping a pallet — it's about building an integrated sy...
The Hidden Bottleneck at the End of Your Production Line You've invested in automated production. Your assembly line runs 24/7. Your output has never been higher. But then it all hits a wall — at the packaging station. Products pile up. Workers scramble to box, seal, stack, and wrap. Mistakes happen. Damaged goods get returned. And when someone calls in sick? The whol...
Your spare parts, components and tools shouldn't be eating up your factory floor. Traditional racking spreads inventory everywhere, hides what you have, and lets parts walk off with no accountability. StackIT changes that. It's an affordable automated vertical storage system that goes up instead of out — so the part comes to your operator in seconds, and every pick upda...
Best Top 10 Stainless Steel Ball Valve Manufacturers and Suppliers in China Introduction Stainless steel ball valves are essential components in fluid control systems across a wide array of industries, renowned for their durability, corrosion resistance, and reliable performance under demanding conditions. A ball valve operates on a simple yet effective principle: a sp...
Pallet wrapping is one of the most common operations in warehouses, logistics centers and production facilities. Although it may appear to be a simple task, it has a direct impact on operational efficiency, load stability and operator well-being. Traditional manual wrapping often requires repetitive movements, continuous bending and constant walking around the pallet. O...
If your factory is still using standalone pallet wrappers where a worker loads and unloads each pallet by hand, you're not alone — but you might be leaving money on the table. As production volumes rise and labor gets harder to find, more factories are moving toward end-of-line packaging automation, and the inline stretch wrapper is often the first step. Here's a realit...
In mid-June, a new batch of customized distribution transformers, independently designed and manufactured by Ningbo Tianan Smart Transformer Co., Ltd., was successfully loaded and officially shipped to Zambia. This shipment comprises multiple specifications—including 2000 kVA, 1250 kVA, and 200 kVA units—delivering robust power equipment to support local grid infrastruct...
Increasing Shipping Volume Makes Stable Packaging More Important In logistics warehouses, manufacturing plants, and e-commerce shipping centers, pallet transportation stability has become increasingly important. Many companies experience issues such as loose pallets, unstable wrapping, transportation collapse, and low manual packaging efficiency during daily shipping op...
Since 1975, Imanpack has been developing high-performance packaging technologies tailored to the needs of manufacturers of welding consumables, metal components and technical products worldwide. With more than 4,000 installations across over 60 countries, the company combines engineering expertise with a strong customer-oriented approach. Imanpack’s portfolio covers a w...
Logistics and Warehouse Upgrades Drive Increased Attention to Stretch Wrapping Machine Brands With the rapid development of e-commerce, warehousing logistics, and manufacturing shipment cycles, pallet packaging has become a key process for improving operational efficiency. As a core post-packaging equipment, the choice of stretch wrapping machine brand directly affects e...
Industrial packaging equipment manufacturing is energy-intensive, particularly in processes involving: - precision machining - assembly lines for automated systems - testing and validation of high-speed machinery The challenge was to reduce Scope 2 emissions without impacting production efficiency or system performance. As of April 1st, Imanpack has switched to 100% re...
Packaging of bearings requires robust and adaptable systems capable of handling heavy loads, variable sizes, and high protection standards. Imanpack develops customized solutions tailored to these industrial requirements. Imanpack systems ensure secure and efficient packaging through: packaging in PE/PP film, with or without air extraction - integrated vacuum systems f...
