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Budget marks clear shift in our spending priorities
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Projected federal deficit growth in the next five years
ith Canadian exports to the U.S. dropping by 4.1 per cent in October, it is becoming clearer by the day that the global trade turbulence unleashed by U.S. tariffs is likely to get worse before it gets better any time soon—for Canada and for much of the rest of the Western World alike.
Seeing the share of Canadian goods exported to the U.S. dropping to a multiyear low of 67 per cent during the month is a disheartening indicator for the country’s short-term economic prospects, albeit most of the biggest declines were recorded by primary producers of crude oil (-12.7 per cent), raw aluminum (-35 per cent), and copper wire (-96.8 per cent).
But with employment in the automotive and metalworking sectors already in a freefall due to punishing U.S. tariffs, the likelihood of further hollowing out of the Canadian manufacturing sector remains a worrisome possibility.
To that end, the 2025 federal budget passed by the House of Commons in November certainly has its heart in the right place at this critical juncture, betting that a massive capital investment spree to build up Canada’s economic infrastructure and military security will inject much-needed fiscal stimuli into the goods-producing economy.
It may ultimately not be enough to escape the long-anticipated economic recession, but at the very least, the new budget, titled Building Canada Strong, directly acknowledges the need for greater economic self-reliance going forward.
“The 2025 budget is a clear and welcome shift in priorities,” according to the recently renamed Ottawa-based economic think-tank Signal49Research (formerly The Conference Board of Canada).
“It takes advantage of Canada’s strong fiscal position in an effort to seize the upheavals in the world’s relationship with the United States,” the report’s authors explain, adding that the new, deficit-financed initiatives are aimed in the right direction.”
Some of the key headline-grabbing infrastructure spending include allocating $13 billion to fast-track projects including LNG, nuclear, mining, ports, and high-speed rail, while defence spending will increase by $82 billion to meet NATO benchmarks and strength-
en domestic capabilities.
For the hard-hit manufacturing sector, including packaging machinery manufacturers, the new tax incentives to spur productivity via the Productivity Super Deduction and Accelerated Investment Initiative programs promise up to offer 100-percent depreciation for productivity-enhancing investments, aligning Canada’s tax competitiveness with recent U.S. reforms.
Specifically, these measures will allow for 100 per cent depreciation schedules for productivity-enhancing capital expenditures—including intangible assets, research and development, manufacturing equipment, and clean energy generation—over the next three years. (See more details on Page 16)
For many packaging OEMs looking to diversify their markets, such incentives can make all the difference in the trying times ahead, especially against the backdrop of looming CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) trade negotiations ahead of the July 1 deadline for forging a new tri-lateral deal.
None of this will come free, with the federal deficit expect to balloon by $280 billion over the next five years, with total federal debt rising from 41 to 43 per cent.
“However, Canada is in an enviable position compared to other advanced economies,” according to Signal49Research analysts. “Our low debt level relative to the size of the economy means there is more than enough room to absorb the deficit-financed spending without affecting our creditworthiness.”
All in all, “The federal government’s 2025 budget shifts gears to a focus on capital spending, away from the Trudeau-era’s prioritization on social programs,” the report points out.
“The government hopes this realignment will generate new private sector investment across Canada, boosting growth, employment and productivity,” the report concludes, “but it’s too early to tell if the high costs will pay off in the long run, and whether they will translate into the kind of accelerated growth our country needs.”
As always, only time will tell.
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Premium tape brand to remove all plastic from its product packaging
Having established itself as a go-to solution for DIY (do-it-yourself) home painters looking for professional results, the FrogTape brand of premium painter’s tape is going through a major packaging upgrade aimed at eliminating all plastic from its product packaging.
Starting last fall, the brand’s flagship Multi-Surface and Delicate Surface painter’s tapes have been transitioning from plastic containers to recyclable paperboard packaging
to reinforce the brand’s commitment to sustainability and product innovation.
Long known for its distinctive plastic container that stood out on shelves and protected tape edges from damage, FrogTape is now bringing that same level of care and recognition to a more sustainable format.
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(Forest Stewardship Council)-certified materials (FSC-C154304), the packaging maintains FrogTape’s bold visual identity while offering improved storage and environmental benefits.
“From the paper and adhesive we use to the packaging that brings our products to market, we’re taking small steps that add up to a big environmental impact,” said Patti LaPorte, director of product marketing at Shurtape Technologies.
“And with this packaging update, consumers can trust that the new paperboard package provides the same protection to the trusted tape edges treated with our patented PaintBlock Technology without sacrificing precision—offering a smarter, more sustainable way to paint.
“This packaging evolution is more than a material change: it’s a message.”
The new cartons will prominently feature the Signature Series badge, a unifying symbol across FrogTape’s premium offerings, which include Multi-Surface, Delicate Surface and the new Advanced Painter’s Tapes.
Leading ketchup brand launches a fries box for on-the-go enjoyment
While most fry lovers will agree that ketchup and french fries make the perfect pair, many of them will also say that they struggle to enjoy this pairing on-the-go, until now.
Last month, global condiments leader Heinz has unveiled a first-of-its-kind fry box (picture above) with a built-in ketchup compartment engineered for dipping. Called HEINZ Dipper, the innovative patent-pending box is already being unveiled at participating restaurants and sports stadiums in 11 countries around the globe, including the U.S. and Canada.
“After spotlighting the uncanny resemblance between fry boxes and our iconic ketchup, we wanted to take the next bold step: redesigning the age-old fry box to work even harder for HEINZ lovers everywhere,” says Nina Patel, vice-president of Global Heinz Brand at The Kraft Heinz Company.
Egg cartons powerhouse continuing to invest in its North American capacity
As the world’s largest producer of molded-fiber egg packaging, Hartmann Packaging A/S has the means and reasons to put its eggs in many baskets, with the company’s North American operations being a beneficiary of a major capital investment spree in the last couple of years.
Having committed over US$100 million to upgrade its Hartmann North America plants between 2004 and 2007, the Danish company has already added multiple new production lines and warehousing facilities across Canada and the U.S.– including at its its central Canadian production site in Brantford, Ont.– with its current expansion at another major facility Rolla, Mo., said to be nearing completion.
The company says it has now entered the third and final phase of its North American expansion, which it expect to complete over the next 18 months.
“These significant investments
underscore or commitment to the North American market and our global leadership in pulp egg packaging,” says Hartmann Packaging’s chief executive officer Torben Rosenkrantz-Thiel, adding the third expansion phase will again refocus on Canada.
“As sustainability expectations and regulatory requirements continue to evolve, this third phase of investment will ensure the company can reliably serve Canadian customers with Canadian-made, recyclable and compostable egg packaging,” he states. “These investments strengthen the company’s ability to deliver high-quality molded fiber egg packaging to the egg industry while reinforcing our commitment to manufacturing in both Canada and the U.S.”
Cascades strikes a deal to sell off its Richmond plant
Leading Canadian corrugated packaging and tissue products
manufacturer Cascades Inc. has reached an agreement with the U.S.-based Crown Paper Group for the sale of its corrugated packaging plant in Richmond, B.C., for $65.5 million.
The deal, which includes real estate assets and the assumption of certain liabilities, is said to be part of Cascades’ commitment to reduce debt and optimize its operations.
Given its geographic position, the Richmond plant offers limited integration and synergy potential within Cascades’ operational network, according to the Kingsey Falls, Que.-headquartered company, but it aligns well with Crown’s current footprint and plans to expand its operations in the region.
“Cascades is committed to improving profitability and optimizing its operational platform by allocating capital to its core markets,” says Cascades
president and chief executive officer Hugues Simon. “This transaction also allows us to monetize valuable real estate asset, while not impacting materially the cash flow profile of our packaging sector.
With a long-established presence in British Columbia and nearly a century of operating an integrated containerboard mill in Port Townsend, Wash., Crown was deemed a natural long-term fit for the Richmond plant, providing integrated paper supply and complementary product and service offerings.
“Acquiring the Richmond Box Plant is an important milestone in Crown’s continued expansion, furthering the integration of our mill and box operations to provide our customers with exceptional service and product offerings,” says Crown Paper's chief executive officer Rob Kreizenbeck. “We are excited to welcome the Richmond team to Crown, and and look forward to building on the plant’s strong legacy of service and craftmanship.
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Cascades Inc., Kingsey Falls, Que.-headquartered manufacturer of corrugated packaging and tissue products, has been ranked as one of the world’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights, Toronto-based media and research company focused on advancing sustainable economy, for the seventh year in a row. In addition to placing 34th worldwide, compared to 59th last year, Cascades was ranked tops in the packaging industry and third in the materials sector among the surveyed companies worldwide with annual revenues of more than US$1 billion. Announced at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the recognition validates the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts, including deriving a share of its revenue from products made from recycled or certified fibers, as well as by its investments dedicated to the environment and sustainable development. “We are honored to once again rank among the world’s most responsible companies,” says Cascades president and chief executive officer Hugues Simon. “As we develop our fifth sustainable development plan for 2026–2030, this recognition drives us to strengthen our commitments and keep making sustainability a core part of our business strategy, as we continue working to reduce our footprint and that of our customers.”
NOVA Chemicals Corporation has been announced the winner of year’s PE Customer Value & Loyalty Benchmarking Award, ranking Number One for Quality and Overall Performance in the 2025 Polyethylene (PE) Customer Value and Loyalty survey conducted every two years by Mastio & Company. The award recognizes suppliers with the highest overall customer value performance from more than 100 customers across the plastics industry by using the independent, data-driven survey to
reflect how suppliers perform on the factors that matter most to PE customers: quality, service, reliability, communication, technical expertise, ease of doing business, and more. “We’re proud of this recognition, as it serves as a true testament to our employees’ commitment, hard work, and focus on delivering a superior customer experience,” says NOVA Chemicals global head of customer experience Debra van Holst. “For the past 50 years, we’ve focused on innovation, advancing plastics technology and creating value for our customers, employees and communities," she adds. "We are grateful for the partnerships, loyalty and trust our customers have come to expect from us every day.” Headquartered in Calgary, NOVA Chemicals is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhab.
Stäubli, a global leader in industrial and mechatronic solutions, has announced the merger of its U.S.-based Stäubli Electrical Connectors business in Windsor, Ca., and Stäubli Corporation of Duncan, S.C., into one legal entity named Stäubli Corporation. According to the company, the consolidation will allow the Windsor site (picture below) to evolve from a dedicated Electrical Connectors location into a multi-division site— including Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile—while strenthening market presence on the West Coast. “Our goal is to accelerate growth and strengthen our business in North America, spanning all Stäubli divisions,” says Stäubli’s group chief executive officer Gerald Vogt, group CEO of Stäubli. “By bringing Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile together under one integrated organization, we can serve our customers more effectively and foster innovation
of expertise.”
PACKAGING INDUSTRY LEADERS SET TO MAKE BIG IMPRESSIONS AT UPCOMING INTERPACK 2026
As Germany prepares to greet thousands of global visitors to the upcoming interpack 2026 packaging exhibition in Düsseldorf, May 7-13, the country’s leading packaging machinery manufacturers are working hard to display their new packaging solutions to an eager global audience. For Schubert , interpack 2026 will provide a perfect opportunity to showcase a realigned portfolio designed to meet evolving customer needs and market demands.
Now forming the core of Schubert’s technology platform, the company’s TLM, lightline and tog. machinery brands will all be featured at Hall 14, Booth D01, in a refreshed
Schubert’s new-generation Flowpacker machine for high-speed top-loading applications.
Shubert’s lightline series machinery for less complex packaging applications.
ity tasks, including a bar cartoner and wrap-around case packer.
Throughout the show, Schubert will conduct live demonstrations of its new tog.519 robots and the tog.101 carton erector—highlighting flexible, future-ready automation.
According to Schubert, “Our exhibit will demonstrate how one technology platform can be scaled and tailored to meet different production demands—from small, standardized tasks to highly complex, high-performance packaging operations.”
Not to be outdone, MULTIVAC Group will present itself as an innovative and reliable partner for food processing and packaging of all kinds of products.
True to its confident motto ‘Multiply Your Value,’ the company will unveil an impressive array of value-added solutions that perfectly combine current cutomer demands for efficiency, automation, digitalization, and sustainability—from small-scale operations to industrial
MULTIVAC Group will unveil its new Digital Product Passport application for optimized consumer transparency, product traceability and the recycling of food packaging products via a GS1 digital link.
Smart Digitalization, visitors to the MULTIVAC exhibit (Hall 5, Booth A23) will experience semi- and fully-automated solutions in live operation, interactive demos, and sample packaging for a wide range of customer applications.
With special focus on Smart Packaging, Smart Production and
Additionally, under the theme “Protecting what protects health,” MULTIVAC will showcase its Health Packaging solutions in Hall 16 (Booth A38), addressing the specific and individual requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
The drive toward achieving full circularity for plastics continues to gather pace in Europe, with the recent opening of a new plastics recycling plant in Norway being hailed as a major new step forward towards reaching that noble goal.
Located just outside of the capital city of Oslo in Holtskogen, the new Områ facility is designated as the country’s national facility for sorting all types of plastic packaging waste—including plastic that previously had no other option than to go to incineration.
Jointly owned by leading Norwegian recycling company TOMRA (65 per cent) and plastic recycling consulting group Plastretur (35 per cent), the state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to process
New waste sorting plant aims to speed up plastics recycling Groundbreaking collaboration yields compostable sachets
In recent years, small sachet formats have received a lot of attention in the media for the environmental challenges that they present.
These small plastic envelopes are widely used to dispense condiments, sauces, personal care creams and many other liquid products. While they are convenient for consumers, they are often highlighted for the issues that they create at the end of their life.
Estimates suggest that approximatively 855 billion sachets were used globally in 2018. Most of these packs are produced with complex multi-layered packaging that can withstand the nature of the ingredients and preserve the products during the supply chain for their required shelf-life.
They are usually produced from three-layer structures includinglayers of polyolefin, aluminium and often polyester, making the
90,000 tonnes of plastic per year, transforming plastic packaging waste into uniform polymer fractions ready for recycling.
According to the co-owners, Områ uses advanced sensor-based technology to sort mixed plastic waste into 10 separate monofractions—including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), and others — enabling improved recovery and
increased recycling rates.
Aiming to process approximately 80 per cent of Norway’s plastic packaging waste by 2030, the new plant represents one of the most advanced installations of its kind globally.
“Områ is more than a facility—it is the missing link in Europe’s circular economy,” says TOMRA’s president and chief executive officer Tove Andersen.
“This facility has the capacity to
receive and transform all of Norway’s household plastic packaging waste into recyclable fractions.— closing the loop for plastics.
Says Andersen: “It is a cornerstone piece of infrastructure for mixed waste sorting facilities to recover more resources from source-separated material.”
Today, only one-third of Norway’s plastic packaging waste is recycled, with the rest being mostly incinerated.
packs extremely difficult to recycle, as the components of the laminate structure not easily separated.
Their very small size and the fact that they often remain contaminated by foodstuff after use further add to the difficulties in recycling.
To address the issue, U.K.based compostable film producer Futamura worked with German flexible packaging converter Repaq and machinery manufacturer GK Sondermaschinenbau (GKS) to produce a compostable solution for this market segment.
While this difficult challenge
required multiple repeated attempts to overcome, the three partners were able to launch a fully compostable solution this past summer, incorporating the barrier cellulose NatureFlex film layer from Futamura and another biofilm to provide hermetic seals for the sachet.
Capable of wrapping ingredients such as ketchup, mustard, cooking sauces or hand cream, to name a few, the new structure has been certified as compostable both in the industrial and home settings.
“This home-compostable liquids sachet packaging is indeed a really exciting launch,” says Futamura’s regional sales manager Joachim Janz. “Ultimately, it means a perfect match to the request for offering a full portfolio of demanding food items to be packed in compostable packaging choices.
“Small-portion sachets have always been the tricky ones for recyc-
ling,” Janz points out, "so this success in compostability is good news to be shared."
The new compostable packaging structures have been proven to make effective sachet solutions when produced on the newly-designed machinery manufactured by GKS in Arnsdorf, Germany.
The demonstration packs confirmed the required shelf-life, with virutally seamless machinability for production at scale, notes GSK’s sales director Nico Merkel.
‘We are very pleased that our machinery has been involved in this project and shown to contribute to the production of these unusual and progressive packaging solutions,” Merkel sates. “It has been a pleasure to produce samples in our facilities and participate in their extensive testing— proving that they can withstand large pressure over long term, with almost no machinery adjustments."
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CANADA STRONG!
Latest federal budget expands tax credits and incentives to put Canadian manufacturers on stronger fiscal footing
While the federal 2025 federal budget released last November many not have provided the instant stimulus and big-ticket incentives many Canadian manufacturers think they need to protect them from the unfolding economic slowdown, heightened trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, the Building Canada Strong document certainly makes a valid effort to help manufacturing companies ride out the early pains caused by the new America Fist realities of our cross-border trade with the U.S.
According to the recent Momentum survey conducted among Canadian-based manufacturers by BDO Canada LLP, a major accounting and advisory firm providing a wide range of professional services, auditing, taxation and other and business advisory services, “The 2025 federal budget delivers a clear message to Canadian manufacturing leaders: now is the time to amplify growth investments and leverage the budget’s credits and programs.”
According to BDO, less than half of Canadian manufacturers (46 per cent) currently apply for the government grants and incentives for which they are eligible, which is at odds with the “strong investment appetite” among goods-producing industries.
According to the BDO findings, these manufacturers can significantly help their cause by taking a close look at the new Productivity Super Deduction measures tabled in the 2025 budget, which include:
• Immediate 100-percent firstyear tax write-off for new manufacturing equipment, clean energy assets, and qualifying buildings.
• Enhanced cash-flow through the deductions for major investments in the first year, rather than over several years.
• Covering new or qualifying buildings used at least 90 per cent for manufacturing, with full de-
duction available for before 2030.
• Front-loads tax savings for plant expansions, automation, and modernization projects.
• Encouraging investment now by leveraging lower after-tax costs to make it easier to upgrade and grow.
According to BDO Canada’s partner for tax credits and incentives Martha Breithaupt, “The Productivity Super Deduction marks a significant shift in how Canadian manufacturers can approach capital investment.
“Designed to fuel industry growth and competitiveness, this new federal measure streamlines the path to modernization by making large-scale upgrades and expansions more financially accessible,” Breithaupt states.
“By allowing immediate expensing, the Super Deduction lowers the after-tax cost of investing in productivity and capacity, [so that] manufacturers can modernize facilities, upgrade equipment, and expand operations with greater financial flexibility—making it more attractive to invest now than delay.”
As Breithaupt points out, this
million to $6 million—allowing for more mid-sized manufacturers access the 35-percent rate, while also qualifying larger R&D projects.
• Expanding investment tax credits eligibility for CT (clean technology) to include biomass and small nuclear power operators.
• Expanding CTM (clean technology for manufacturing) to include more eligible critical materials—including antimony, indium, gallium, germanium, scandium—while providing retroactive support for polymetallic mining equipment.
• Enhancing the existing business scale-up and productivity grants with additional funding and extended application deadlines to provide more support for highgrowth manufacturers scaling operations and adopting new technologies.
• Expanding the CanExport grant program to provide more opportunities for manufacturers to access development grants and diversify markets.
program is available to manufacturers who are taxpayers purchasing qualifying depreciable property in Canada, primarily for use in manufacturing or processing goods intended for sale or lease within the country.
For example, a processing company looking to expand its existing facility—including refurbishing existing structures and/or adding a new extension to the existing site— would be eligible to apply for the Super Deduction incentives for both the refurbishment and the expansion. Likewise, a manufacturer installing new CNC machines can immediately expense them under the Super Deduction provisions, bringing tax savings forward on physical equipment investments.
In addition to Super Deduction, the 2025 budget has also updated and enhanced some key existing programs aimed at supporting Canadian manufacturing companies, including:
• Raising the SR&ED (scientific research and experimental development) tax credit, including capital expenditures, from $3
For example, manufacturers developing a new product line— such as an advanced mechanical assembly or machine—can leverage the SR&ED tax credit to offset R&D costs. If the company is a zero-emission technology manufacturer (ZETM), then they may also be eligible to receive the 30-percent refundable clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit on equipment to produce ZETM components.
Also, manufacturers planning to expand into a new country or region and requiring trade-show presence, client visits, in-market travel, regulatory and label review, and translated marketing materials, while scaling up production at home, can turn to CanExport program to cover up to 50 per cent of eligible export development costs.
All in all, “The 2025 federal budget offers Canadian manufacturers a valuable opportunity to accelerate growth and modernize operations,” Breithaupt concludes.
“While new and expanded programs have intricate requirements, and determining which incentives align with your priorities can be complex, our team at BDO Canada can help manufacturers navigate their options, identify the most relevant support, prepare the claim, and guide them through the application process.”
The massive Canadian flag is proudly displayed throughout the Propack Processing and Packaging Systems manufacturing plant in Beamsville, Ont.
and other leading-edge industrial automation technologies.
VISION QUEST
Canadian packaging OEM stalwart finding innovative ways to integrate cutting-edge machine vision technologies into turnkey high-speed packaging solutions
As food manufacturers push toward higher speeds, tighter tolerances, and labor-constrained environments, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) that successfully integrate robotics, vision, and full systems accountability are redefining what true turnkey packaging means. Operating in Beamsville, Ont., Propack Processing & Packaging Systems firmly exemplifies this shift.
Founded in 1996, the privately-owned company is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in a deservingly upbeat mood befitting an innovative, technologically savvy OEM (original equipment manufacturer) committed to world-class manufacturing, craftsmanship, customer service, and engineering and technical expertise.
With a strong focus on the baked
goods industry, the privately-owned company manufactures a comprehensive range of state-of-the art, automated highspeed packaging equipment that includes:
• The flagship LJ-Series robotic top loaders for high-speed collation and loading;
• Custom-designed pick-and-systems using ABB robots for ultra-fast and gentle handling of bars, cookies, snacks and other baked goods.
• Flow-wrapper infeeds, continuous motion end-load cartoners, and case-packing systems for high-speed secondary packaging applications.
• Processing equipment such as formers, slitters, spreaders and ultrasonic guillotines.
To complement its own manufacturing prowess, Propack has also formed close relationships with some of the world’s best-in-class manufacturers of high-speed flow-wrapping and related packaging machinery to transform itself
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems founder and president Chris Follows proudly shows off the Lifetime Achievement Award plaque received from ABB, one of the world's largest suppliers of robotics
(Above left)
The Flexpicker brand pick-andplace robots from ABB are an omnipresent feature across many Propack full-automatic packaging systems.
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Chris Follows (left) accepting the ABB Lifetime Achievement Award at a special ceremony at ABB's global headquarters just outside of Stockholm, Sweden.
into a high-quality supplier of turnkey packaging systems and solutions for some of the world’s largest food industry multinationals.
In many ways, the company's remarkable growth is in many ways a resounding validation Canada’s credentials as a major player in the global packaging machinery marketplace.
A little over a year ago, Propack’s many accomplishments in the field of packaging automation were also formally recognized and celebrated with ABB ’s Lifetime Achievement Award—making Propack the only Canadian manufacturing company to have received this high honor to date.
With such a stellar track record to celebrate and commemorate, the Canadian Packaging magazine recently reached out to the company’s founder and president Chris Follows to reflect on Propack's achievements to date, and its strategies for remaining near or at the front of the pack in the fiercely competitive global marketplace.
QCongratulations on your 30th anniversary as a company, and also on receiving the ABB Lifetime Achievement Award. Can you please tell us the story behind this prestigious global recognition?
AWe bought our first ABB robot back in 1998, so back then we were one of their first North American customers. We have purchased a lot of ABB Flexpicker pick-and-place robots over the years since then, and we always very pleased with them.
They are really unbelievable m machines offering incredible reliability, which enables us to offer our customers 25,000- and 50,000-hour warranties, which is unheard of. A 50,000-hour guarantees roughly translates into almost 10 years of 24-hours-a-day of
running time, and I personally know of many of our systems with ABB robots with over 100,00 hours of service that still running flawlessly today.
Being able to offer such a warranty to our customers really demonstrates the high quality of the machinery we are building here in Beamsville, so getting this ABB award was a nice acknowledgement of our commitment to them over the years. The people at ABB have a similar thought process to ours: never stop pushing to resolve the production challenges our customer may encounter until they are fully satisfied. Hence, our relationship with ABB enables us to be at the leading edge of technology—not the bleeding edge.
So while I highly value this recognition as much as I value the many different patents we have earned over the years, most of my satisfaction frankly comes from being on the plant floor and watching our equipment run at extremely high efficiency levels.
QAre there any other robot brands that you deploy in your systems?
AWe also work with the Codian robotics brand, which was acquired by the ABB in 2020. These are more simplistic robots that allow us to standardize on components, if that’s what the client wants, by using Rockwell Automation control architecture, which is often easer to integrate with the clients’ existing systems.
The ABB robots are driven by ABB controllers, and although they are very reliable, you still have to train people on the ABB control system, and you still have to go to ABB for parts, instead of just retrieving standard replacement components from your library.
The Codian robots also offer more the washdown environment with their stainless-steel models, and being four-
axes robots allows for our engineers to add more torque to that fourth axis to enable them to work with a longer or larger end-of-arm tooling.
It’s a very mature platform now, and it runs very well on our systems.
Q How are you leveraging advances in robotics and vision technologies to improve your product offerings?
A In addition to our traditional product collating and feeding systems, we have now been making vision-guided systems for the last 10 years—offering users a real choice.
The ABB robots typically come equipped with a Cognex camera and a special lens to make sure the product is properly identified, picked and placed in a counterflow movement. We also use vision cameras in our product inspection system, barcode inspection systems, and so on. Once they’re properly tuned in for an application, they are extremely reliable. While robotics executes the physical task, vision systems provide the intelligence—enabling product verification, quality screening, and real-time decision-making that elevates automation beyond simple pick-and-place.
Q And how exactly does the vision system do that?
A A typical vision system will have a lighting system to ensure there is enough contrast between the belt and the product so that the cameras can identify it. The system’s encoder then feeds back that information to the robot telling it exactly where the product is positioned, and whether it is good enough to be available for picking.
We have recently completed a vision-guided robotic system shat assembles breakfast sandwiches, whereby the robots will slice the croissant in half, take the top off, put in the egg, the saus-
age, a piece of cheese, and put the top part of the croissant back on. Our robots do all at speeds of just under 200 sandwiches per minute!
It’s quite a sophisticated line incorporating high-quality checking the quality of the products coming in, and making sure they go through all their paces. If for instance, a robot that pick up a sausage after a bun has not been put into its place upstream, it detect its absence and will not proceed to place the sausage and the egg with a missing bun.
We can even use the vision to determine the level of fat in the meat, rejecting those patties that are deemed too fatty by the customer.
And although it was not required for this particular application, we could also use the vision to detect color discoloration, if the vision system is not happy with what it sees, that individual piece of meat is removed or further inspection, while the robot goes on picking quality-compliant products.
The big thing to keep in mind is that our robots to all this is in under 4°C temperatures, which is an environment where most people generally do not want to work. So by deploying robotics in low-temperature and ergonomically challenging environments, manufacturers are not only improving throughput and quality, but also materially improving working conditions and long-term workforce sustainability.
QThat is quite a lot of robots being deployed in one system, how much of a challenge is it to synchronize and integrate them to run like clockwork around the clock?
AAll our systems are built to provide a modular design that can accommodate as many or as few robots to meet the customer requirement for a particular application, so a system built to
house 18 robots would need the length of about 25 feet or so.
When you have three axes of robots picking and placing things at a rapid pace, it’s a good idea to have enough of a safe zone around the envelope of each robot for full freedom of movement. If space is an issue, there is an option of bringing the robots closer together to have some of them share a common work envelope, which can reduce the footprint considerably, but that means running special collision avoidance programming for those robots, which means that the systems will not be running at its optimal speed.
These are all important trade-offs to keep in mind when determining how to do the job most effectively, but generally I like letting the robots move around with full freedom, which also makes it easier to perform any required maintenance without having to take out multiple robots and shutting the system down.
I actually like the idea of incorporating an extra maintenance robot into a system, which can be deployed the replace the removed robot with the system still running. Our customers’ uptime is always a top priority when it comes to our system design.
QWhat control systems do most of your system run on?
A A lot of it depends on the customer requirements, but a lot of our North American customers typically require Rockwell Automation components, which is why we make big use of Allen-Bradly PanelView brand 19inch HMIs (human-machine interfaces) to display all the machine information the operator needs to run the system efficiently. There is simply so much information being generated all the time, that having a large panel area to display it all is something that our end-user have
really embraced, despite the extra cost. We also use solid-state lighting technology to display each robot’s status on the HMI in real time, with the light for an individual robot’s work area will turning from green to red in case of any fault with the robot.
QWould you categorize your company as an OEM, a systems integrator, or something hybrid in between?
ARather than operating solely as an OEM or integrator, Propack positions itself as a full systems provider— assuming end-to-end responsibility for product handling, packaging integration, and line-level performance guarantees. By being a systems provider, I mean taking over all the primary and secondary packaging phases from the end of the cooling tunnel.
We will provide the distribution systems, we’ll provide the flow-wrappers, we’ll provide the secondary packaging— being an LJ series or vision-guided—and we’ll provide the case-packer, if needed.
On top of that, and we will provide an entire systems guarantee for the whole line, validated by a four-hour production run meeting at out facility, to achieve the 99-percent-plus line efficiencies we build into our systems.
We are competing against some of the largest system providers in the world, so we spend a lot of time in engineering to create lines that are the most efficient lines available in the market, with the lowest cost of product changeover.
So if a customer has a problem with a carton closer, let’s say, we have the ability to keep the line running by taking the wrapped product, accumulating it, and then refeeding it back to the system while the carton closer problem is fixed—all without any manual labor or operator intervention.
(Above clockwise) The Propack ProVision robotic workcell housing multiple pick-andplace robots guided by advanced vision technology.
Close-up of a Propack carton erector in action.
Propack's mechnical engineering manager David Wright.
This requires the use of very advanced product distribution, accumulation and feeding systems, of course, and we excel at making this type of equipment.
QWhat do you think drives your ability to excel in manufacturing this type of machinery?
AThe secret to our success lies in continuing to invest in our engineering and our people, and we have a pool of resources that have tremendous amount of knowledge in this area.
Also, I am not familiar with any other competitor the same approach that we have. It was in part driven by the market conditions, whereby the end-user would order a system without investing heavily into their own engineering to design their own systems. So even if a customer has their own engineering, we take full responsibility for everything related to product transfer and movement—from the end of processing right to the case-packing.
We also work hard with our business partners to ensure that the machines they provide us for line integration are worldclass quality. For flow-wrapping, for example, we use a lot of machines from Campbell Wrapper Corporation, mostly for our North American customers, as well as flow-wrappers from German company Theegarten-Pactec, for companies looking for a more European design for their flow-wrap packaging lines. We also like to use high-quality case-packers from Massman Automation for our systems.
Most of our customers aren’t running one product. They may well be running up to 15 different products on the same line—from three-count carton to 24-count cases and everything in between—so we also work hard to make sure that we’re providing a changeover that is quick, simple and very cost-effective.
We also represent a lot of leading processing equipment suppliers, so that we can take on projects that also include bake ovens and cooling tunnels, if requested.
For many of the customers we deal with, you only get one chance to get it right to prove yourself as a world-class systems partner.
QCan you tell us more about your manufacturing facility in Beamsville?
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This is where we build our distribution systems, assemble our robotic systems, carton-erectors, gluers and formers, and even case-packers on occasion.
It’s also where we do all the electrical wiring, programming and testing, followed by the final mechanical machine assembly, followed by more test runs and delivery to customer.
All our machine panels, posts and beams, guarding and fencing are fabricated in Canada by our Canadian manufacturing partners, using Canadian steel, aluminum, glass and other Canadian-sourced materials.
QWhat can you tell us about the quality of your workforce and you company’s ability to attract new talent with the sufficient skill sets needed to build you systems?
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We are blessed in this part of the world to have three worldclass universities nearby, along with the Niagara College. It enables us to get really sharp people to our company, and it’s critically important for us to create an environment where we’re attracting the best people out there.
The quality of the education programs at these schools is extremely good, and we work closely with the universities and colleges to make sure they are always getting our feedback in terms of what we’re looking for in our employees.
It’s an investment in our company’s future—brining young people in, putting them into co-op programs, getting them exposed to the industry, and maybe convincing some of them that this is the career area they may find worth exploring further.
QHow has the business been for your business over the last couple of years, and what do you think will be your biggest challenges moving forward?
AWe’re very fortunate that our is continuing to be strong.
About 70 per cent of our total output is driven by our systems business, compared to stand-alone machinery, and being very focused on the baked goods industry, particularly the nutrition and proteins bars industry, positions us very well for the future in our area of expertise, which is for high-speed application packaging 800 to 900 bars per minute.
The North American market for nutrition bars adds up to over 100 billion bars per year, making it a huge market for us, in addition to opening up opportunities in related baked good segments like cup-cakes, muffins, brownies, cream puffs and so on. Some of the systems we produce cost $15 million to $20 million, and we typically ship and average of three such systems per year.
As for the challenges ahead, my biggest concern is the upcoming CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement ) negotiations starting on July 1, 2026. The fact is that 70 per cent of our business goes to the U.S. market, and about 80 per cent of what our Canadian customer make is also exported to the U.S., it’s not the kind of market you can just diversify from overnight. I understand that there is a one-year grace period after July 1 to adjust to whatever changes a new CUSMA deal would have in it, but right now there are no guarantees after that. Suffice it to say, being unable to send our equipment there without tariffs would not provide us with competitive environment, so it is vital to our compny and our industry that we reach a positive outcome.
All the highperformance packaging machinery assembled and wired at Propack's 20,000-squarefoot production facility in Beamsville incorporates the best in-class controls and automation devices, including Festo pneumatic controls and actuators, to ensure quick product changeover and minimal downtime for the company's customers in the baked goods and other food industry segments.
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GIVING THEIR BEST
Canadian manufacturer of label applicating systems setting new standards for operational excellence and quick changeovers
By George Guidoni, Editor
Reaching for the stars is easier said than done in any industry, but turning high ambitions into reality was seemingly second nature for a trio of industrious and enterprising Quebec business partners who steered Nita Labeling Systems into an elite manufacturer of cutting-edge label applicating machines, quickly earning global recognition for their technological and operational excellence.
Based in the off-island Montreal suburb of Terrebonne on the city’s North Shore, the company’s swift rise through the labeling industry’s ranks offers a compelling testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation, resilience and originality helping the country
continuously reinforce it credentials as one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of high-performance packaging machinery.
For Nita, the company’s journey to industry prominence commenced in earnest in 2002, when local entrepreneur and a former senior telecom company executive Normand Lord purchased what was then a small struggling manufacturing operation making plate-turning devices for flexographic presses.
With limited growth opportunities due to rapid advances in digital printing technologies making these mechanical devices obsolete, Lord quickly decided to change the company’s focus to the manufacturing of automatic high-speed labeling machines used to apply product labels to various types and sizes of containers of food, beverages, pharmaceut-
Nita’s labeling technician Emerson Nardelli shows off a perfectly applied wraparound product label attached to a massive glass jar of olive oil.
icals, household cleaners, chemicals and many other CPG (consumer packaged goods) products typically filled on highspeed, high-volume packaging lines.
To get the ball rolling, Lord hired Nita’s former junior engineer Luc Harvey to oversee the development of the first generation of Nita brand label applicators that would be unlike anything the industry had seen up to that time.
“Norm told Luc that he wanted him to build the best labeling system in the world and that he wanted him to be a part of that experience,” recalls Nita Labeling Systems co-owner and head of business development and strategic accounts Ken Hubscher.
“For the next three years, Luc worked around-the-clock to build a fully synchronized servo labeling system, which was almost unheard of at the time in North America,” says Hubscher, a life-long entrepreneur who joined Nita 13 years ago to take charge of its marketing and sales activities.
"Being servo-synchronized, it got a lot of people interested in this whole new cool technology. That's when people really started paying attention."
By 2008, Nita was able to debut its first-generation label applicator at the PACK East trade show in New York City, with Normand and Luc proudly touting their breakthrough servo technology offering a multitude of new opportunities to improve labeling performance and productivity.
Nita Labeling Systems minority co-owner Ken Hubscher joined the innovative Montreal-based label applicating systems manufacturer 13 years ago.
“It was a very rudimentary looking labeling machine,” Hubscher notes, “but being fully servo-synchronized it got a lot of people at the show interested in this whole new cool technology.
“That’s when people really started paying attention to what Nita was doing,” Hubscher states.
With the new technology platform in place, Nita started producing its branded labelers in small quantities, Hubscher recalls, slowly expanding its client base annually for the next four years.
That all started to change beyond recognition soon after Hubscher joined the company in 2013, becoming a minority stakeholder and initiating an aggressive new marketing strat-
Nita Labeling Systems chief executive officer Charles Magnan.
Up-close view of a Nita labeler's touchscreen HMI (human-machine interface) panel controlling and monitoring the machine's operation.
Nita's regional sales manager
Robert Maxemiuk (left) in discussion with sales co-ordinator
Sabrina Calabretta.
egy centered around the inherent benefits of the company’s unique servo-controlled labelers and innovative operating software to run them.
According to Hubscher, the rapport and teamwork between the three co-owners generated a flood of new ideas and concepts to propel Nita to the next level of growth in a surprisingly short time-frame.
“When I joined Nita in 2013, I was only the 12th person hired by Normand since he bought the company,” and since then the company has grown at levels that are hard to describe. We’re talking exponential growth in staff, revenues, and by any other measure.
“Counting our acquisition of Shorewood Packaging a year ago, we now employ nearly 100 people today,” he points out, “and the combined revenues of the two companies are now nearly 15 times more than when I started.”
As Hubscher points out, strong leadership and management skills have been key to the company’s remarkable growth in market share and industry stature.
“I am normally the loudest guy in the room,” he quips, “Luc is the smartest, and Normand was the charismatic visionary that kept pushing Nita on to new heights.
Says Hubscher: “Imitation may the best form of flattery, but we had noticed some other competitors literally copying what we were doing with our technology and marketing for our third-generation machines.
"So back in 2015, Norm, Luc and I decided to completely change the game by not just making better systems, but making system that are beyond the reach of anything else out there.”
This dogged pursuit of excellence laid foundation for the development of state-of-the-art NITA 4.0 IOT software, released in 2018, that enables users to maximize their machine time with features like:
• The Pro-Active Self-Diagnosing system, which combines cyclical monitoring of wear parts and drive and motor feed -
back for real-time monitoring to alert of any problems before the happen. The system ensures optimal belt tension, drive roller torque and power loads throughout operation and offers in-screen remedy video tutorials to mitigate downtime.
• The Scheduled Preventative Maintenance system, featuring an intuitive in-screen tiled dashboard recommending daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks, with each one demonstrated via detailed, high-resolution ‘how-to’ videos and offering full reporting downloadable via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or a built-in OPC/UA.
• In-Screen Parts Inquiring, a super-intuitive, interactive navigation menu allowing parts to be listed and requested via a precise, drill-down 3D drawing component menu.
• Powerful SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software allowing for real-time display of OEE (operational equipment effectiveness) and other critical data such as uptime, downtime, and container and label usage via the HMI (human-machine interface) dashboard, running on the Windows 10 operating system.
• Nita Total Replication Changeover system, allowing users to replicate set-ups in minutes using stored values in the HMI that relate to color and letter-coordinated locations on the machine, aided by built-in demo videos and 3D images to help locate the adjustment points. More automated digital and servo axis options further enhance the speed and accuracy of product changeovers.
Says Hubscher: “Applying a label is not the secret sauce for our labelers; we have over 50 competitors around the world who can apply a label.
“For us it’s all about uptime. We asked one question, ‘What causes downtime?,’ and then we answered it with incredibly advanced and intuitive productivity software and unrivaled aftercare support,” he states.
“Uptime is the fundamental reason for our company’s existence,” Hubscher asserts, citing the high level of craftsmanship
(Clockwise from left)
"Uptime is the fundamental reason for our company's existence. Our labelers are built for the 'real world,' and they are deignd to last."
pending move to a brand new 40,000-square-foot building, also located in Terrebonne, to expand its operations further.
Since Quebec-based private equity firm Phoenix Partners acquired a majority ownership stake in the company in 2022, Nita has greatly benefited from the access to financial backing and sharp business acumen Phoenix provided allowing it to continue its robust new product development activities.
This access to additional capital resources has also enabled Nita to expand its manufacturing footprint in the U.S. through the 2024 acquisition of Shorewood Engineering Inc. ,a Minnesota-based manufacturer of high-speed, pressure-sensitive rotary labeling equipment.
“We purchased Shorewood because their products are a perfect complement to the type of clientele that we serve—high production, typically large throughput industrial lines,” Hubscher explains.
production line running at Nita's manufacturing facility.
and rugged design that enables superior performance even in the most challenging industrial environments.
“Our industrially tough labelers are built for the ‘real world’ production environment,” he says, “and they are designed to last.
“Everything on our machines is made from 304 stainless steel and heavy-duty anodized aluminum, with IP 65-rated protection levels to make them water- and dust-resistant.
“These are not cheap machines,” Hubscher continues.
“These are heavy-duty, high-end, high-tech, high productivity labeling systems built to empower operators, line managers, plant managers, technicians and maintenance people to control their own destiny with the tools that create repeatability, dependability and productivity.
“These are beyond catchwords,” Hubscher proclaims. “It’s the reason we exist.”
Having already doubled the size of its manufacturing facility to 20,000 square feet just five years ago, Nita has recently maxed out its production capacity at the building, setting stage for a
“And although our Nita inline systems are designed for and can handle extreme high-speed applications, incorporating great product handling features, there are times when a rotary labeler is simply a better solution compared to an inline machine,” he continues.
“By purchasing Shorewood, we acquired an established line of high-quality, industrial-grade, rough-and-tough pressure-sensitive labeling machines based on a servo technology that is very similar to ours.”
As Hubscher relates, being the first labeler manufacturer in North America to incorporate all-servo synchronized technology into its equipment had provided Nita with an important competitive advantage that still pays off big dividends for the compny and its customers today.
Says Hubscher:“Nita’s all-servo technology, ultra-rugged build quality and class-leading productivity software all result in offering serious manufacturers the opportunity to maximize their uptime and empower themselves to maintain unheard of profitability and efficiency numbers vis-à-vis a labeling system.”
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The entire Nita Labeling Systems production team join chief executive officer Charles Magnan (front left) for a cheerful group portrait.
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A high-speed
As Hubscher proclaims, “The Nita machines are the most intuitive and simple to operate labelers available in the world.
“Furthermore, the unique changeover systems employed by Nita enable any operator to enact a quick and seamless changeover in a fraction of the time it would take on any other machine.
“The software that guides the operators through the process basically allows for a ‘color by number’ approach that matches up values in the screen with colors and stations around the machine,” he reiterates.
“As such, Nita has achieved the ultimate objective of turning turn anyone into a ‘super-operator,’ whereby the all-servo synchronization married to the HMI’s productivity software allows for extensive on-the-fly digital micro-adjustments that take all operator guessing out of the game.
“Moreover, the highly versatile and flexible machines easily adapt to different label and container sizes, shapes, and application styles (top, side, front, wrap-around, etc.) with minimal changeovers, Hubscher states, “vastly reducing downtime.”
The company’s core product portfolio currently comprises three major fifth-generation product lines, including:
• The XP series of turnkey systems for front and back, wrap, tapered side, muti-panel and pail labeling applications;
• The Joust range of top-and-bottom, 360-degree banding, C-shape, bags and flat object labeling systems.
• Various models of stand-alone tamp-blow, wipe-on and print-and-apply labelers.
As Hubscher explains, all Nita-made labelers are designed for fast and easy integration with the end-users’ existing product coding and marking systems with minimal process interruption.
Says Hubscher: “It all starts with our 100-percent servo-controlled labeling technology, which eliminates the need for PLCs (programmable logic controllers), microprocessor boards, proprietary electronics and many other external components.
“We have built strong relationships with a multitude of other OEMs (original equipment manufacturers),” he adds, “and we work with a lot of engineering and integration firms that actually choose Nita as their labeling equipment of choice in their projects.
“We also have trained technicians across the country, in the U.S. and now in Mexico, who have access to every one of the thousands of Nita machines out in operations, from the fourth generation on, through our Internet log-in,” Hubscher expands.
“But above all, what I think really separates us from the competition is our commitment to keeping our customers
Tall plastic bottles filled with liquid product are gently transferred by a one-lane conveyor towards the wrap station for precise application of pressure-sensitive wraparound labels.
running,” he points out, which comes from the company culture we collectively had meticulously curated from the early days of Nita.
“Today, along with our chief executive officer Charles Magnan, we are continuing to maintain that 'Gold Standard' of client support excellence via our advanced and thorough NitaCare program.
While nearly 80 per cent of all labeling equipment sold by Nita to date has historically been exported to the U.S., the company is eager to expand its Canadian customer base in coming years, according to Hubscher, capitalizing on the ongoing removal of interprovincial trade barriers and the general “Buy Canadian” sentiment gathering steam across the country’s manufacturing landscape.
“This year, we have put a huge effort into our Canadian growth,” says Hubscher, “and we are already seeing a shift in the numbers.
“We are at about 70-30 split between exports and domestic shipments now,” Hubscher notes, “despite seeing our U.S. sales continue to grow in double digits.
“We are really concentrating on adding more Canadian clients,” he reveals, “and we have restructured our entire Canadian sales operation to continue this growth.
“We take a lot of pride in making the most advanced and rugged labeling systems in the world,” Hubscher concludes, “and we want to ensure that all Canadian manufacturers have ready access to Nita—the easiest to operate, fastest to change over, and simplest to maintain labelers in North America, being built right here in Quebec.”
THE HOME STRETCH
Leading Canadian packaging machinery and supplies distributor leverages hands-on collaboration to launch innovative breakthrough solutions into the market
By George Guidoni, Editor
Some packaging distributors are renowned for their knowledge of packaging machinery, some excel at packaging materials and consumables, and some pride themselves on outstanding service.
And while there’s a lot to be said for being good at any one of these core competencies, there is no substitute for continuously striving to be best-in-class in each of these areas to offer end-use customers superlative value propositions and solutions that are bigger than the sums of their parts.
Founded in 1963 In London, Ont., Crawford Packaging’s rise to industry prominence as an elite supplier of innov-
ative customized packaging solutions was emphatically underscored about a year ago with the opening of a brand new Automation Experience Centre in Mississauga, Ont.—a multipurpose facility dedicated to equipment test runs, live demonstrations, hands-on customer training, and continuous research and innovation in the field of packaging automation.
As such, the 40,000-square-foot facility is a frequent meeting place for leading packaging machinery OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and materials suppliers to collaborate on new projects and technological advances with input from Crawford’s exceptionally knowledgeable staff eager to share their collective expertise across the packaging value chain with their cus-
Crawford Packaging director of marketing Magdalena Becker (left) and director of equipment, parts and service Jason Varga pose in front of the Wulftec combination stretchwrapper/ strapper machine being tested at the company's Automation Experience Center.
tomers and business partners alike.
“We have always differentiated ourselves by having a complete tie-in between equipment, consumables and service, making us probably the only distribution company in Canada to do all three of those at a high level,” Crawford’s EPS (equipment, parts and services) director Jason Varga told Canadian Packaging during a recent visit to the Mississauga facility.
“This approach goes back many years ago,” Varga explains, “but eventually we ran into some challenges providing all these things from separate locations dedicated to either equipment, consumables or service.
“But since we opened up this new building, it quickly became our flagship location, where our clients and our equipment partners come to train, see live demos, test their products, and see cutting-edge automation equipment in action,” Varga relates.
“It’s been a real game-changer for us,” says Varga, comparing the site to a year-round live trade show exhibit of the broad range of packaging solutions distributed by Crawford Packaging throughout major Canadian markets.
“What we have essentially built is our own dynamic trade show experience whenever we need it, with the ability to invite our partners to collaborate in a one-of-a-kind facility without the inconveniences and hassles of traveling to a trade show or OEM facility,” Varga elaborates.
“It also serves as a demo center, whereby our clients can bring their products and run them on two, three or more different pieces of equipment to identify the best packaging solution for their needs,” says Varga.
“This way, they can see with their own eyes what the final packaging will look like coming off different machines,” Varga points out, “which is a pretty rare thing in the distribution business.”
In addition to representing several leading international
Crawford Packaging general sales manager Carey Berdock making a point about the Automation Experience Centre's training programs.
The touchscreen HMI (humanmachine interface) panel used to control Wulftec's innovative combination stretchwrapper/ strapper.
Wulftec’s Canada sales rep Michel Rouleau strikes a confident pose in front of the controls panel used to operate both the stetchwrapping and the strapping sections of the combination system.
Ayer’s Cliff, Que., (part of the Duravant family of companies of Chicago) and plastic stretch film manufacturer Sigma Stretch Film Canada, a division of Sigma Plastics Group of companies operating in Belleville, Ont.
In late fall, Crawford Packaging hosted a comprehensive training session at its Automation Experience Center, bringing together partners Wulftec and Sigma for hands-on testing and demonstrations of optimized load containment solutions.
The collaborative initiative showcased Wulftec’s advanced automatic stretchwrapping technology, integrated with a strapping machine in a one-step, one-pass system, all operated via a single control cabinet and HMI (human-machine interface).
This set-up allowed synchronized operation of both machines in a compact, space-saving footprint. Through this process, Crawford’s team gained deeper insights into equipment and film performance, enabling the delivery of bestin-class, customized solutions.
This approach forms the foundation of Crawford’s corporate value proposition, embodied in its Wrap-It-Right pillar—a commitment to helping customers to “Do It Right.”
By combining industry-leading equipment and film with Crawford’s in-house technical expertise, the company ensures customers achieve measurable improvements including reduced waste, increased productivity, minimized damages, lowered material consumption, reduced labour requirements, and improved throughput.
The focus is not merely on selling
products; it’s about delivering customized, fully optimized solutions that perform in real-world operating environments.
As Crawford’s general sales manager Carey Berdock explains, this collaborative process with manufacturers provides a strategic advantage by enabling the team to gain first-hand insights through testing different films, running varied loads, and identifying process improvements.
“This approach strengthens Crawford’s ability to engineer industry-leading, fully optimized solutions that align with its mission to deliver the best possible outcomes for customers” says Berdock.
Cam Small, Crawford’s equipment sales manager, lauds the modularity of Wulftec’s machine design that allows for its stand-alone equipment to be merged into a holistic turnkey solution for effective load containment for palletized multilayered stacks of in-transit products.
“It can be custom-built by Wulftec to suit the end-user’s throughput requirements based on the weight of the loads, throughput velocity, containment capabilities, etc.,” Small says, “and the whole systems is scalable to go from 40 up to 140 loads per hour,” Small points out.
“It all depends on the required throughput and the type of loads that the customer needs to manage,” he explains, “which determines whether we use a rotary-arm stretchwrapper, a turntable model, a full- automatic or a semi-automatic machine.
“With Wulftec’s plug-and-play machines,
The rugged Wulftec system being put through its testing stages.
Close-up of Wulftec system's controls. A Wulftec stretchwrapper with a pallet load of stretchwrap film rolls at the Mississauga facility's demo area.
"Right now we are the only ones to manufacture both strapping and wrapping systems under the same roof, and controlling both the strapper and the stretchwrapper from the same control panel."
we can scale up or scale down the final load containment workcell to whatever configuration best meets the user’s needs, which Wulftec would then erect at their Quebec manufacturing facility and factory-test it for final user acceptance before delivery.”
While the robust system may not be for everyone, it can provide significant time and cost savings for high-speed production lines churning out large volumes of product on continuous basis.
“It is typically the very large, multishift operations that would derive the most benefit from such a fully automated system,” Small states.
Having worked at Wulftec for over 30 years, the company’s Canada sales rep Michel Rouleau says the company has been enjoying double-digit growth in the sales of its strapping systems since it started manufacturing them about eight years ago.
By providing a secondary level of load containment and stability for transported pallets, combining the two technologies can enable users to benefit from significant savings in the amount of stretch film they use per load, he explains, as well as being able to use lighter-gauge films.
“Right now we (Wulftec) are the only ones to manufacture both strapping and wrapping under the same roof, and controlling both the strapper and the stretchwrapper from the same control panel with just one user-friendly interface,” says Rouleau.
“This saves companies a lot of valuable floorspace and facilitates enabling a faster ROI (return-on-investment), because they don’t have to handle the same pallet twice.”
As Rouleau relates, Wulftec’s expertise in machine customization has enabled the company to grow its strapping business year over year, offering endusers a broad range of system accessories and value-added custom features that can handle a broad assortment of strapping materials in a wide range of thicknesses and size dimensions to handle all types of loads and stacking patterns.
Says Rouleau : “We can put two loads on top of each other and then wrap them and strap them together as one,or we can wrap/strap one from the bottom and
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The Sigma Stretch Film team comprised of (from left): Eric Tremblay, corporate account manager-Canada; Randy McMaster, southwestern Ontario sales manager; Bruce Cameron, director of sales for Canada and the Ag Division; Robert Young, packaging engineer.
another from the top separately, at the same time.
“We can also handle irregular-shaped and mixed loads that are not layered into a perfect cube,” Rouleau points out.
“As the supply chains keep getting leaner and just-in-time shipments be-
come more prevalent, customization of load containment machinery becomes an important factor in providing operational flexibility our customers need to ensure optimal load containment at the lowest cost per pallet,” Rouleau states.
This emphasis on cost reduction is
"Ensuring that the end-user is applying the right amount of film is the greenest solution out there."
also a major focus for Sigma Stretch Film Canada, leading Canadian manufacturer of stretch film whose business relationship with Crawford Packaging goes back at least 20 years, according to Sigma’s Canadian Director of sales Bruce Cameron.
“All of our films are designed and engineered to ensure that the right mix of resins go into that film, such that when they’re optimized on the right piece of automation, they deliver the containment solution that uses not too much and not too little film to contain the load, so that the load arrives at its point of destination in the ‘like new’ condition it was at the point of origin,” Cameron states.
“We are happy to work with Wulftec through our partnership with Crawford Packaging," Cameron says, “which built a unique value proposition around the marriage of our engineered film to Wulftec’s automation offerings, combined with the stellar installation and the after-sales support that Crawford provides in the marketplace.”
As Cameron points out, the lion’s share of film manufactured at the Belleville plant is sold into the Canadian marketplace, which he estimates at about 150 million pounds of film annually by volume.
“There are about 300 million pallets of all kinds of product moving throughout Canada each year,” he says, “with each pallet containing about a half pound of stretch film on average.
“So, it’s a big enough market to enable our Belleville facility to concentrate exclusively on industrial stretch film,”
states Cameron, adding that a large portion of the raw materials (resins) used to make the film is also sourced within Canada.
As Cameron relates, Sigma is making a concerted effort to enhance the circularity of its plastic film, having launched a new range of high-quality films with significant PCR (post-consumer recycled) content, “but the most important thing we can do is ensure that the end-users are using the right amount of film to contain their load,” he asserts.
“Out of the three Rs of recycle, reuse and reduce, reduction at the source is the most important thing,” he proclaims.
“Ensuring that the end-user is applying the right amount of film to contain their load through the supply chain is the greenest solution out there, period,” he states.
“Going forward, we were always looking at different avenues for thinner films, using different blends of resin to enhance the performance of existing films, and looking at different ways to improve on what we have been doing so far.
“That why we see value in the kind of training that Crawford facilitates for its teams—going beyond the rudimentary stuff and diving deeper into the science behind the resin blends that we make to create films that meets the needs of the marketplace,” Cameron concludes.
“We’re proud of what we do, we’re proud of the people we sell through, like Crawford, and we’re proud to help endusers with their unique containment solutions to ensure that their product gets through the supply chain in same condition as when it started its journey.”
The Automation Experience Centre stocks a large quantity of stretchwrap film rolls on-site to conduct extensive system test runs and evaluations.
This collaboration with industry leaders like Wulftec and Sigma underscores Crawford’s dedication to providing best-in-class solutions.
For companies looking to “Do It Right,” Crawford stands behind its work, ensuring that every packaging solution delivers measurable improvements across the supply chain.
Teams from Wulftec and Sigma Stretch Film gather around the Wulftec combination machine during a test run to get a feel for its powerful capabilities.
SEA AND LEARN
Upcoming seafood industry showcase to unveil a wealth of captivating product innovations and leading-edge technology solutions
As North America’s largest seafood exposition, the long-running Seafood Expo North America/ Seafood Processing North America will once again welcome thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exhibition to meet, network and do business.
Taking place at the recently renamed Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (formerly called the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center), March 15-17, 2026, the show’s 44th edition will feature over 1,000 exhibitors from around the world showcasing the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the global seafood market estimated at over $400 billion last year.
Produced by leading global B2B events and media company Diversified, the show will welcome thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world, representing leading importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, seafood markets, airlines, cruise lines, and other retail and foodservice companies.
According to show management, Seafood Expo North America will provide the perfect opportunity for seafood suppliers from around the world to build relationships, display their latest seafood products, and conduct business with North American buyers.
For its part, Seafood Processing North America will showcase a vast range of packaging, processing equipment, aquaculture solutions and services to enable companies to help exhibitors build meaningful realtionships with leading North American buyers of machinery, equipment, services solutions and technologies.
With the Canadian seafood industry
SHOW HOURS
Sunday, March 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
estimated to be a $20-billion business annually, Canada will be the second-largest country represented at this year’s event, featuring prominent companies including:
• Lucid Corp.
• Actus
• Aqua Production Systems
• Atlantic Aqua Farms
• Atlantic Chican Seafood Ltd.
• Champlain Seafood
• Clear Ocean Seafood Ltd.
• Clearwater Seafoods
• Cole-Munro Steelhead Trout
• Cooke Inc.
• Deepchill Solutions
• DOM International Limited
• Flexahopper Plastics Ltd.
• FoodSafe Drains
• Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation
• Group Export Agri-Food
• Hai Yang International Inc.
• High Liner Foods
• Humble and Frank Foods Ltd.
• International Seafood and Bait Ltd.
• Lagoon Seafood Products
• Lizotte Machine Vision
• Marina Del Rey Foods Inc.
• Mercies Enterprises Ltd.
• Mersey Seafoods Limited
• Midland Transport
• Ocean Perfect
• Open Blue Sea Farms, Inc. / Blue Ocean Mariculture
• Presteve Foods Limited
• Saeplast Americas
• Ship’s Lobster Pound Limited
• Sogelco International Inc.
• Thermalite Packaging
• Trade and Invest British Columbia
• True North Seafood Inc.
• VDG (Van der Graaf)
• Westmorland Fisheries Ltd
• Worximity Technology Inc.
In addition, the Canadian presence at the show will be significantly by several provincial pavilions representing the provincial governments of British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, along with key industry groups such as Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada, Innovation PEI and Invest Nova Scotia. Over the course of the three-day event, show attendees will be offered a full schedule of on-site experiences structured to showcase the latest product innovations network in-person and learn new tools to advance professional skills.
Taking place in the show’s Wave Makers’ Zone, these show features include:
• New and Featured Product Showcases, providing an opportunity for attendees to discover the latest products available in foodservice, retail, packaging, and equipment.
• Seafood tastings and culinary demonstrations
• Connecting Women in Seafood Reception & Networking Event. Open to all attendees, it is a dedicated space for women in the seafood industry to connect, share experiences and expand their professional network.
• Seafood Excellence Awards, recognizing and celebrating the best new seafood products in the North American seafood market, with contestants competing in the Best New Retail Product and the Best New Foodservice Product categories. On the first day of the event, March 15, 2026, three seafood-industry experts will judge the finalists of the new products submitted based on several criteria, including uniqueness and appropriateness to the market; taste profile; packaging; market potential; convenience; nutritional value and originality. Winners will be announced on that same day in the Wave Makers Zone at 3:30 p.m.
• Oyster Shucking Competition. Sponsored this year by the government of New Brunswick, this perennial crowd-pleaser will see contestants compete against each other and the clock to shuck oysters as fast as they can.
In addition to the exciting show-floor activities, Seafood Expo North America/
Seafood Processing North America will also feature a comprehensive conference program covering topics around supply chain compliance and control, consumer trends, foodservice and retail insights, aquaculture, seafood innovation and technology, traceability and transparency, and more.
The 2026 conference line-up will boast leading seafood industry experts, thought leaders and various NGOs (non-governmental organizations) who will delve into a range of topics impacting the seafood industry and offer practical solutions, case studies and insights.
It will all kick off on Sunday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m., with a keynote address from Dr. Nomi Prins, a renowned macro-economist, geopolitical financial expert and best-selling author.
The keynote address, titled “Fork in the Current: The Economic and Trade Realities Shaping Seafood in 2026,” will explore how macro forces from U.S.China trade tensions to E.U. regulatory
New skin-packed retail offerings from True North Seafood Company launching in the U.S. and Canadian markets this year.
shifts, energy price volatility, AI integration and consumer price sensitivity are reshaping cost structures, sourcing strategies and regional demand.
The opening speech will be followed by nearly 30 conference sessions covering topics related to maintaining a sustainable and resilient seafood supply chain in the face of trade uncertainty, consumer demands, climate pressures, regulations and more.
These sessions will tackle the practical solutions companies can take to future-proof their practices, navigate uncertainty and improve transparency and sustainability.
While the full official conference schedule is still to be finalized, some of the confirmed must-attend sessions so far include:
Sustainable Seafood Innovation, Responsible Management and Building Resilient Supply Chains
Several sessions will cover topics related to maintaining a sustainable and resilient seafood supply chain in the face of trade uncertainty, consumer demands, climate pressures, regulations and more.
Canadian exhibitors such as Cooke Inc. make Canada the second-largest country represented at the annual Seafood Expo North America trade show in Boston, Ma.
These sessions will tackle the practical solutions companies can take to future-proof their practices, navigate uncertainty and improve transparency and sustainability.
Leading sustainable seafood consultancy FishWise, along with its collaborators in India, will highlight a pioneering, community-led model in India’s shrimp sector—elevating the voices of small-scale farmers to co-design solutions with feed companies, processors, exporters and U.S. buyers.
The session showcases how locally driven collaboration can improve livelihoods, stabilize supply chains and strengthen market resilience.
Social Responsibility, Worker Protection & Human Rights Due Diligence
Industry experts from AquaStar and Oxfam will lead a discussion on the evolving strategies for human rights due diligence (HRDD) and its importance in ensuring consumer confidence and growing seafood consumption in the U.S. market.
The session will tackle the benefit of third-party worker voice tools and effective ways companies can reduce redundant audits, improve transparency and strengthen trust.
In addition, Sea Pact will facilitate a panel with seafood, technology and conservation groups sharing practical case studies of how Electronic Monitoring (EM) builds trust, drives transparency, and creates shared value across the seafood supply chain.
High Liner Foods is introducing several new product lines to the U.S. retail market this year, including the fully-cooked Sea Cuisine line of frozen Battered Alaska Pollock strips and Battered Shrimp featuring the iconic taste of Guinness Draught Beer; the Seafood Cuisine brand family-sized Honey Chipotle Wild Salmon and Garlic Bread Crusted Tilapia; and the Shark Bites line of fully-cooked breaded Alaskan pollock nuggets shaped like miniature sharks.
Traceability, Technology and Data Governance
A session on the key issues businesses must address before they can leverage AI tools responsibly will be led by experts across the technology, legal and seafood sectors with real-world examples and success stories.
Another session will reveal how companies are turning traceability systems into profit centers that boost efficiency, consumer trust and market positioning. Panelists will discuss proactive data management, tech readiness, and the human factors needed to make traceability a sustainable competitive edge.
Industry experts will delve into topics around evolving con-
sumer preferences, generational differences, winning product formats, pricing pressures and more. The discussions will outline strategies for capturing market share in a cost-sensitive, yet opportunity-rich retail and foodservice environment, as well as innovations fueling growth.
Sushi and salmon will have dedicated sessions. In its presentation, the NFI Sushi Council will unveil its first comprehensive market analysis of U.S. sushi to help the industry understand what’s needed to meet the surging demand for such products in retail and foodservice. For its part, Boston Consulting Group will present on the growing demand for salmon in the U.S. and how retail collaboration, innovation, and industry capabilities are needed to match fluctuations in consumption of this popular species.
Regulation, Enforcement & Trade Compliance
A session on the latest in compliance and enforcement—from FDA detentions and import alerts to CBP (Customs and Border Protection) redelivery demands, SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program) requirements, C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and fraud prevention—will give attendees clarity in navigating the complex regulatory climate of 2026.
Financing, Certification & Investment Strategies.
Leading experts from ASC, MSC and Rockefeller Asset Management will share how performance-based sustainability data can close gaps between financiers and producers. The session will outline how certification bodies and investors can jointly drive responsible growth while reducing reporting burdens and unlocking capital.
The McKinley Research Group will present new comparative data on processing costs in China versus Alaska and Washington—including labor, fish purchasing, tariffs, insurance and electricity—and share strategies to strengthen U.S.based processing viability.
To register or obtain more information about Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America , go to: www.seafoodexpo.com
Baked goods are sensitive products placing high demands on all aspect of the production and packaging processes.
BAKE, RATTLE & ROLL!
Upcoming interpack 2026 exhibition poised to serve up a dazzling array of packaging solutions for the global baked goods manufacturing industry
Recent years have seen some breathtaking advancements in the bakery industry, particularly in the area of process and packaging machines, unleashing profound technical and structural changes in the sector.
These changes will be vividly displayed during the upcoming interpack 2026 global packaging exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, May 7-13, 2026, where show visitors will have plenty of opportunities so see live demonstrations of how baked goods of all types are produced and packaged today.
With consumers are demanding more sustainable packaging, and the shortage of skilled labor is making automation imperative, energy and material effi-
ciency are increasingly becoming competitive factors.
Therefore, these days packaging solutions for bread, croissants, yeast rolls, cakes and the like are required to be ecological, economical and technologically flexible in equal measure.
Sustainability is a crucial factor today, with many manufacturers focussing on recyclable, compostable or bio-based materials such as paper-based solutions, PLA (polylactic acid) films or monomaterials.
At this year’s interpack , German paper packaging products manufacturer exhibitor Weber Verpackung will be displaying the Baker Bag solution it has developed for self-service counters, which can be outfitted of viewing windows made of thin transparent recycled film or transparent paper (glassine), with the latter option making the bags easily
disposed of in the wastepaper bin for recycling.
With product protection always the top priority, preventing breads, cakes and other baked goods from spoiling prematurely—requiring the use of innovative packaging systems that combine hygiene and shelf-life with sustainability.
Barrier functions that reduce the exchange of water vapor and oxygen to keep the contents fresh, are particularly in demand for vending machine bags for the automatic packaging of bread and baked goods.
Currently, these barriers can only be achieved when paper packaging is used in conjunction with plastic coatings, film laminations, or coatings with a polymer-containing layer, with all these options enabling big plastic reductions compared to polyfoil bags.
A significant parallel advancement to material development is the automation of packaging processes.
Robotics and artificial intelligence(AI) are increasingly finding their way into production and enable precise, gentle handling of delicate baked goods.
Modern systems work with camera-supported detection systems that analyze the shape, position and quality of the products in real time.
This means that only flawless goods are packaged, product waste is reduced, and process reliability is increased.
At the same time, changeover times are significantly reduced—a decisive factor in view of smaller batch sizes and frequently changing product variants.
Digitalization enables networks of machines, sensors and control systems in baked goods production to create intelligent overall systems.
Process data such as temperature, sealing quality or material consumption are continuously recorded and automatically analysed.
Platforms such as VisionAI, for example, use AI-based image analysis to immediately recognize deviations and adjust parameters in real time.
Predictive maintenance is also becoming increasingly important: by analyzing machine data, failures can be prevented and downtimes minimized.
Such smart factory concepts are no longer the preserve of large companies, but are increasingly of interest to mediumsized baked goods manufacturers.
Robotics, sensor-based control systems and AI show their strengths when it comes to sensitive or irregularly shaped products in particular.
For example, Gerhard Schubert has developed the Cobot tog.519—an advanced solution that combines AI-supported image recognition and flexible robot kinematics.
The Cooling@Packing system from MULTIVAC allows for fresh-baked goods to be packaged immediately after baking.
With the system’s cobot capable of picking up a wide variety of baked goods, even unsorted, at up to 90 cycles per minute, new product moulds can be integrated quickly using tools from the 3D printer, which reduces changeover times and investment costs.
Versatile packaging solutions for small batches are becomning very popular in the biscuit and baked goods industry. As many users also have limited floor
space, systems with a compact layout are becoming increasingly important.
This is where Schubert’s technology comes in, with maneuverable, space-saving robots.
The French biscuit manufacturer Nutrition & Santé has already integrated such solutions into its production process soon after meeting with Schubert at the interpack 2023 show, where Schubert unveiled a new, efficient feed-
Thousands of show visitors passing through the turnstiles on the opening day of the interpack 2023 trade show.
ing system for pre-cut parts of boxes.
After the trade fair, Nutrition & Santé opted for a system with a flow-packer, cartoner and two single-lane A3 erectors, which packs a total of 13 different types of biscuits, tincluding rectangular and round biscuits, chocolate-nut varieties and filled bars.
The centrepiece of the system is the versatile TLM cartoner, which can flexibly handle seven bag formats and carton sizes.
Likewise, leading machine manufacturer Syntegon recently introduced a new counting system for the efficient packaging of biscuits, the FGCT counting feeder, designed to enable more product gentle handling, greater efficiency and less product waste.
The system groups biscuits in the desired quantity particularly gently and places them upright in trays or directly into the infeed of a flow-packer.
With its Alpha Wrapper systems, Fuji Packaging also offers practical solutions for sensitive baked goods with resealing options and opening aids.
Featuring space-saving, chainless film guides to enable flexible handling, the Fuji sealing technology ensures the processing of modern, sustainable and recyclable packaging materials.
The Hamburg-based company, which has been selling flow-packers from
Weber Verpackungen offers highly transparent packaging for fresh baked goods with its Baker Bags, made from paper and incorporating viewing windows made of film or glassine.
facturer of snack pies, is using JT Advance horizontal flow-wrapping machines with contactless feeding from the Italian manufacturer Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate Spa in its new production facility.
The fully electronic, servo-controlled systems can be configured for flat pouches, side-gusseted pouches, pouches with offset sealing, pouches with tear strip and on-edge packaging with longitudinal and transverse sealing.
Capable of achieving up to 200 cycles per minute using heat-sealable paper films, the system’s ndividually 3D-printed forming shoulders prevent material breakage and enable high packaging speeds at a consistent level of quality.
The system is complemented by compact secondary packaging solutions such as the IER 030 top-loader and the F-EL carton erector, which are designed for high output in a limited space.
From top
The tog.519 collaborative robot from Gerhard Schubert; the IER 030 top-loader from Sacmi; the new Syntegon counting feeder;and the new Alpha Wrapper from Fuji Packaging.
Japanese manufacturer Fuji Machinery in Europe for over 40 years, also has various solutions for MAP packaging in its portfolio, such as the Pre-Vac system, in which the products are evacuated and then flushed with inert gas.
The industry’s innovative strength is also evident in high-performance packaging. JTM Foods, a leading US manu-
For its part, MULTIVAC is breaking new ground in process integration with the Cooling@Packing system, a vacuum application that transfers the cooling process directly to the thermoforming packaging machine. Thanks to vacuum cooling, baked goods can be packaged immediately after baking, since the temperature drops from 95°C to about 30°C within a few seconds— saving energy, reducing the space required for cooling systems, and minimizing the risk of product contamination.
For more information on interpack 2006, go to www.interpack.com
Collaborating Across Canada for Lasting Results
VFFS Machines Up For The Challenge of Packaging Frozen Appetizers
Featuring Our Customers
PLAN IT Packaging Systems Inc. is proud to celebrate our continued partnership with Royal Foods Products in Edmonton, a valued customer dedicated to quality and innovation in frozen food production.
What began as a search for a trusted local partner has grown into a long-standing collaboration built on reliability and results.
Our returning Canadian customer recently expanded their packaging capabilities with a washdown-rated MarsCompak™
VFFS system, designed to package delicious frozen appetizers, including snack size rolls, patties, and more with precision and efficiency.
Featuring a compact footprint, washdown infeed, and output speeds of up to 40 bags per minute, this system is built for sanitation, performance, and consistent operation, perfectly suited for their frozen food line.
We’re proud to support their continued growth and grateful for the trust they’ve placed in our team to deliver packaging solutions that perform.
Connect with the PLAN IT team today!
2026 PACKAGING MACHINERY SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL
Check the list of packaging machinery headings to discover the heading which addresses your packaging needs.
Under each heading appear the names of manufacturers who supply packaging to the Canadian market. Manufacturers are listed alphabetically.
Following the name of the manufacturer is a notation indicating a Canadian supplier, if one exists.
Under the name of the manufacturer is a list of the machinery that the firm produces for that packaging application. A capsule description of speeds, sizes, materials handled, packaging materials, etc., is included to help you identify packaging machinery that might be of interest to you.
To contact a manufacturer, or a Canadian representative, turn to the section immediately following the list of manufacturers. There you will find an up-to-date list of addresses, including phone and fax numbers, to which you can forward your inquiry.
LINE INTEGRATORS
Abbey Equipment Solutions
5030 South Service Rd Burlington ONTARIO L7L5Y7 Tel: 1-800-361-5919
Services Offered: OEM of packaging machinery. Be it stand alone or fully integrated lines.
Shrinklabeling machines, Patented Heat Tunnels, Standard and fully customized pressure sensitive labelers, Chuck Cappers and Cap Retorquers, Inline Cappers and Inline Cap Retorquers, Semiautomatic to fully automatic inline gear pump fillers.
Markets/Industries Served: CBD / Cannabis / Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic / Nutraceutical / Vitamin / Personal Care / Beer / Craft Brewers / Wine / Medical Device / Food
Services Offered: Sales and Service of “Best In Class” Fillers, Cappers, Labellers, VFFS, Scales, Cartoners, Case Packers, and Palletizers.
Markets/Industries Served: All Markets Served
Best Packaging Systems
1-8699 Escarpment Way Milton ON L9T 0J5 Tel: 9058643005 Fax: 9058646245
President: Dave Sweetland
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1987
Services Offered: 24-7 service all make Pallet Wrappers, 3M Case Sealers
Markets/Industries Served: Food, Pharmaceuticals
CAM Packaging Systems
226 Industrial Parkway N Unit #7 Aurora ON L4G 4C3 Tel: 905-737-5400
President: Gareth Kennedy
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 2008
Services Offered: We offer complete machinery manufacturing solutions for weighing, counting, sorting, bagging, case packing, and sealing. Our services include full turnkey solutions for VFFS stand-up pouches, and variety pack automation. We can also integrate systems from other manufacturers, such as shrink wrappers, pallet wrappers, cartoning, labeling, and robotics. Additionally, we provide full technical support across various categories and supply materials for the machines. Our focus is on delivering Precise, Reliable, and Affordable solutions.
Canapa Solutions
5605 Cypihot Street Montreal QC H4S1R3 Tel: 2899873502
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1991
Services Offered: Canapa Solutions is the leading manufacturer and supplier of automated packaging machines for the legal cannabis and hemp industries. From flower to edibles to infusions, we can help you automate your weighing, filling, bagging and wrapping processes and provide conveying, cartoning, case packing and palletizing options.
We take pride in the machines we build for the cannabis industry and we are also passionate about helping you be more successful. We know our solutions will save you time and resources while boosting your bottom line. But we also know you need more than just innovative machines; you need a partner.
We have a 30-year history of creating partnerships. And we will be here for another 30 years providing you innovative products, proactive service in real time and genuine customer care.
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1964
Services Offered: Over 50 years of experience of providing Primary Packaging Solutions for the Global market. A reputation built on: quality, innovative design, accuracy and customer care. Our expertise is in: Monoblocks (Fill, Plug, Cap, Label), Feeders, Bottle Unscramblers, Bottle Orienters Cap Sorters, Elevators, Rinsers, Fillers: Liquid, Cream, Micro Powder, Tablet, Counters: Tablet, Capsule, Soft gel, Inserters: Desiccant, Cotton, Seal Induction, Orifice Reducer, Pluggers, Crimpers, Cappers, In-line Belt Cappers, Rotary Chuck Cappers, Labelers: Pressure Sensitive, Neck Band, Body Sleevers, Tamper Evident, Safety Seal,etc. Meeting your unique requirements differentiates us from the rest.
Markets/Industries Served: Health, Beauty Care & Cosmetics/O.T.C. (Over The Counter) Pharmaceuticals/Nutraceuticals/ Pharmaceuticals/
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
7-52 West Beaver Creek Richmond Hill ON L4B 1L9 Tel: 9058822222 Fax: 9058820437
President: Jeff Downer
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1977
4300 Round Lake Rd W Minneapolis MN 55112 Tel: 651-348-6700 Fax: 6513486705
President: Dale Andersen
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1973
Services Offered: Delkor Systems engineers and manufactures premier secondary packaging equipment solutions including case forming, robotic case packing, case closing and palletizing.
Descon Conveyor Systems - A Pacteon Company 1-1274 Ringwell Drive Newmarket Ontario L3Y 9C7 Tel: 905-953-0455
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1993
Services Offered: Descon delivers endto-end line integration for the food and beverage industry, specializing in thirdparty equipment integration. Our turnkey solutions include design, layout, machine integration, coding, inspection, container handling, packaging systems, controls, and service platforms.
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1991
Services Offered: EndFlex is a USbased manufacturer of flexible endof-line packaging solutions. We offer a diverse product line for all production requirements and budgets including case erecting, tray forming, case sealing, case packing, tray loading, pick & place and robotic palletizing machines, making us the industry’s true single source for endof-line packaging.
While our priority is to help you improve your end of line efficiencies by providing flexible packaging machinery that is easy to use, quick to service and lasts the test of time, we also know you need more than a machine. You need a partner. With more than 20 years of experience designing and building end of line solutions, you can rely on us to be your packaging solutions partner
700 Scattergood Drive Christiansburg VA 24073 Tel: 315-439-9871
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1993
Services Offered: ESS Technologies has extensive experience in cartoning, case packing, and robotic palletizing. Palletizers range from single-pallet mini cells to fully integrated systems. Space-saving and precision handling, including robotic pickand-place, cartoners, and case packers, are available with top, side, or bottom loading options. Specialized options include IQ/OQ-compliant, serialization, leaflet placement, and labeling.
Leveraging the collective expertise of our parent company, PACTEON, we specialize in the Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, and Health & Beauty industries. ESS machines are backed by the PACTEON Promise: We Make It Right!
Markets/Industries Served: Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Health & Beauty, and Medical Devices.
Fortress Technology Inc.
51 Grand Marshall Dr Toronto ON M1B 5N6 Tel: 4167542898 Fax: 4167542976
Services Offered: We fully service and support the products we sell with Factory Trained Technicians. Our support facilities are located across Canada.
Markets/Industries Served: Food and Beverage, Wire/Cable, Automotive, Agriculture, Building Materials, Pharmaceutical, Confectionery, CoPackers. Any Industry that Manufactures any type of product requiring Best Before and Traceability Codes, and Package Identification.
Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC
85 Independence Drive Taunton MA 02780 Tel: 5088842500 Fax: 5088842501
President: Kevin Roach
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1994
Services Offered: Harpak-ULMA Packaging offers customer service, technical assistance, spare parts, and complete integration services of primary and secondary packaging equipment.
Markets/Industries Served: Meat, poultry, produce, bakery, seafood, ready meals and medical
LINE INTEGRATORS
Heat and Control, Inc.
3-7 Edinburgh Road South Guelph ON N1H
5N8 Tel: 519-623-1100 Fax: 519-623-1052
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1950
Services Offered: Machinery for weighing, checkweighing, metal detection, X-ray inspection, snack bag making, snack case packing, conveying, accumulation, coating and seasoning, blending, tray sealing, container filling, packaging; controls and information management systems; spare parts, service, installation, engineering and training; machinery demonstrations; food processing machinery systems.
Markets/Industries Served: Snack foods, meat, poultry and seafood, process prepared foods, fruit and vegetables, bakery foods, and pharmaceutical products.
JG Packaging
900 Wilson Road, North Suite # 1104 Oshawa On L1G7T2 Tel: Cell 416-3528808
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 2000
Services Offered: Sales and service of packaging equipment.
KRONES
6285 Northam Dr Mississauga ON L4V 1X5 Tel: 9053644900
President: Holger Beckmann
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1966
Services Offered: Full line integration services as well as bespoke digital tools.
5A-141 Reach St Uxbridge ON L9P 1L3 Tel: 4162919229 Fax: 4162912906
President: Jaime Alboim
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1989
Services Offered: MD Packaging is a distributor of product inspection and packaging automation solutions for the manufacturing sectors in the food, beverage, pharma, consumer goods and industrial products industries. We are industry experts when it comes to x-ray, check weighing, metal detection, induction sealing, case forming, case packing, labeling, tray forming, palletizing & stretch wrapping.
Markets/Industries Served: Food and Beverage, pharmaceutical
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
6-2915 Argentia Rd Mississauga ON L5N 8G6 Tel: 8006388537
Services Offered: Contamination
Detection, Package and Content Quality Inspection, Label Inspection, Support & Repair, Maintenance & Optimization, Calibration & Quality, Training & Consulting
Markets/Industries Served: Food and Beverage, Pharma, Chemical, Metals/ Plastics/Electronics, Pulp Paper and Textile, Engineering, Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Services Offered: Newmapak is a trusted packaging line integrator with over 50 years of experience delivering turnkey filling, bottling, and packaging solutions.
We design, supply and integrate complete production lines, incorporating cuttingedge equipment for filling, capping, labeling, conveying, and end-of-line packaging tailored to your unique product and production goals.
• Consulting & Project Management, expert guidance from concept through execution.
• System Design & Integration, customized automation and synchronization of all line components.
• Installation & Startup, seamless implementation and commissioning of new or upgraded lines.
• Training, operator and maintenance training for safe, efficient operation.
• Maintenance & After-Sales Support, programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Markets/Industries Served: Newmapak delivers advanced filling and packaging solutions across the following key industry segments: Beverages (wine, spirits, beer, water, juices)
Food products (liquid, thick, particulates)
Home & personal care liquids
Chemicals & industrial liquids
Each line of equipment and system design is tailored to the specific needs and regulatory requirements of its respective market.
Pacteon
5370 Guy Young Road Brewerton NY 13029 Tel: 315-439-9871
Services Offered: PACTEON offers a responsive and committed single-source solution for designing, integrating, and servicing complete packaging solutions. Through the acquisition of businesses offering complimentary products and shared core values, PACTEON, currently Schneider Packaging Equipment, ESS Technologies, Phoenix Wrappers, and Descon Conveyor Systems is your one source for end-of-line packaging solutions.
PACTEON brands provide expert solutions for a variety of markets including consumer packaged goods, food, beverage, dairy, paper products, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and health and beauty.
Whether it is a cartoner, case packer, conveyor, palletizer, pick and place robot, or pallet stretch wrapper, our machines and integration support services are backed with the PACTEON Promise: We Make It Right!
Markets/Industries Served: Beverage, Bakery, Food, Dairy, CPG, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Health and Beauty, Agriculture, Medical Devices, Paper, Industrial and Chemical, and Construction.
Paxiom
2037 E Maule Ave Las Vegas NV 89119
Tel: (702) 450-0808
President: Louis Taraborelli
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1991 Services Offered: The Paxiom Group designs, builds, and delivers state-of-theart packaging machines around the world. Manufactured through our WeighPack, EndFlex, and ValTara brands, and supported by Paxiom Service, our primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging solutions are engineered to fit almost any production requirement and budget.
We provide a complete range pf packaging machines from weighing, filling, bagging, wrapping and labeling to cartoning, case erecting, tray forming, case packing and robotic palletizing. And since we take full responsibility form line layout design, manufacturing and testing through to factory acceptance, installation and technical support, you get peace of mind that your investment is safe.
You get much more than a machine at Paxiom. You get a partner with over 30 years of experience engineering, manufacturing, integrating and servicing innovative packaging solutions globally.
From versatile entry-level solutions to sophisticated options featuring automatic loading, our products are affordable, reliable, and easy to use day in and day out.
Our priority is to help you achieve your packaging automation goals. But our commitment to you runs deeper than our machines. We aim to create long-lasting partnerships based on mutual trust, respect, and a genuine desire to see you succeed.
6923 5th Line, Tottenham ON L0G1W0 Tel: (647) 204-3020
President: Jean-Pierre Perreault Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 2009 Services Offered: Plan Packaging is the new general automation entity that carries on - see below profile.
PLAN Packaging assist food & beverage processors implement quality downstream packaging automation solutions. With over 30 years experience in professional source, project management and implementation, Plan Packaging is a leading consultant partner to assist clients to effectively execute automation upgrades and enhancement to reduce needed factory door operating expenses.
PLAN provides this service at no expense to our clients and only benefits if we are successful within our own sponsored bids. Ultimately our process is totally transparent and provides clients with our years of packaging automation expertise for risk management and effective project execution.
NO CHARGE - What PLAN Offers Your Company:
*** PROJECT INITIATION | ANALYSIS
1) Co-development of URS (User Requirement Specifications) and scope of work (aka rfq) / clear definition of project - production objectives
2) Co-development of project risk analysis
3) Line Layout Mechanical Plan View Drawings | establish physical installation parameters
4) Multi-vendor sourcing | qualify vendors based on established project needs and thresholds.
5) Evaluation Matrix | full due diligence analysis of vendor capability, financial risk analysis (DB), system technological offering
*** BID EXECUTION ***
1) Centralized project financial responsibility | single purchase contract based on total vendor individual selection
2) Development of packaging specifications in association to each individual machine efficient requirements
3) Contract development including by example | late delivery penalties, efficiency guarantees, operational “costof-ownership” limitations
4902 Union Road Beamsville ON L3J 0V8 Tel: 9055639400 Fax: 9055637224
President: Chris Follows
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1996
Services Offered: Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc. is an industry leader in robotics and automation, manufacturing and supplying highperformance packaging and processing machinery for the global market. At Propack, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our customers to ensure the best solutions are developed for their unique requirements.
For over 25 years we have been specializing in robotic loading of wrapped and unwrapped products into trays and cartons. We provide automation with outstanding quality, reliability and flexibility to deliver customer-specific solutions.
- Robotic loaders
- Case packing
- Processing equipment
- Vision systems
- Expert design and engineering
- Integrated complete packaging and processing solutions
- System project management
- Parts, service and support
Markets/Industries Served: Bakery, Meal supplementary Bars, Granola Bars, Baked Soft Cake, Cookies, Snack Foods, Frozen Foods, Confectionery Market, Consumer Packaged Goods, Personal Care, Pet Food.
LINE INTEGRATORS
R.E. Morrison Equipment Inc.
21-3615 Laird Rd Mississauga ON L5L 5Z8
Tel: 9058286301 Fax: 9058283674
President: Ray Ralph
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1985
Services Offered: Modular pre-assembled bottle drying systems to dry bottles/cans prior to labeling or coding
Markets/Industries Served: Bottle and can packaging, food packaging Reiser (Canada) Co.
4-1549 Yorkton Crt Unit #4 Burlington ON L7P 5B7 Tel: 9056316611 Fax: 9056316607
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1959
Services Offered: Reiser is the food industry’s leading supplier of processing and packaging knowledge, equipment and solutions. We are committed to providing efficient and intelligent solutions that fulfill our customers’ needs. We partner with our customers, utilizing our in-depth knowledge and decades of application experience, to determine their ideal solutions. We focus on delivering the best customer experience possible, so we provide comprehensive support and service before, during and after purchase. Our state-of-the-art Reiser Customer Center and application specialists are available to help develop new products and expand existing ones, while our worldwide team of dedicated support professionals and field technicians are always available to help improve processes or minimize interruptions. Markets/Industries Served: Sausage, meat, poultry, seafood, prepared food, bakery, cheese, produce, and pet food industries
Rychiger Canada
400 Steeprock Dr Toronto ONTARIO M3J2X1 Tel: 4166637071 Fax: 4166630233
President: Jon Fowkes
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1999
Services Offered: THE POWER TO AUTOMATE WITHOUT COMPROMISE Your products, formats, and workflows are unique, and your automation should be too. Rychiger Canada delivers turnkey secondary and tertiary packaging automation solutions designed to fit your operation, not force change upon it. Our advanced end-of-line automation help manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries build smarter, more productive, and more sustainable operations. We provide modular, customizable solutions that integrate seamlessly across cartoning, case and tray packing, and palletizing. From standalone machines to fully automated, highly integrated packaging lines, our systems elevate speed, accuracy, and line intelligence so you can run with confidence, shift after shift.
Why Rychiger Canada
- 25+ years of packaging automation expertise
- Leader in secondary and end-of-line packaging
- Custom-engineered, modular automation solutions
- Customer-driven, performance-focused approach
- Local in-house design and manufacturing
- Support and service every step of the way
Rychiger Canada is known for creative engineering and continuous innovation. Through ongoing evaluation of emerging technologies, we ensure our customers benefit from state-of-the-art design, reliability, and performance. All equipment is designed and manufactured in our Toronto, Ontario facility, giving us complete control over quality and execution.
Automation that fits your line—not the other way around. Let’s connect!
Markets/Industries Served: Food and Beverage; Beverage, Dips, snacks, coffee, single serve, pods, boxes, food, household goods, chemical, healthcare and automotive
Ryson International Inc.
300 Newson Dr Yorktown VA 23692 Tel: 7578981530 Fax: 7578981580
President: Dave Wineman
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1995
Services Offered: Ryson specializes in Spiral Conveyors and other Vertical Conveying Solutions. Ryson Spiral Conveyors need less floor space than conventional incline conveyors and are faster and more reliable than any elevator or lift. All Spirals are available in powder coated carbon steel, hybrid, stainless steel, wash-down and freezer versions. We manufacture a full line of Spiral Conveyors that can satisfy most vertical conveying needs, and a broad range of Bucket Elevators for conveying bulk materials.
Markets/Industries Served: Ryson Spiral Conveyors are today being used in a rapidly growing number of small and large companies across a broad spectrum of industries. Our spirals effectively handle any conveyable loads including bags, bundles totes, trays, pales, cans, bottles, containers, wrapped and unwrapped items. They are especially well suited for Consumer Packaged Goods companies and any warehousing operations.
Schneider Packaging Equipment - A Pacteon Company
5370 Guy Young Rd Brewerton NY 13029 Tel: 315-439-9871
President: Mike Smith
Year Established as a Packing Line
Integraotor: 1970
Services Offered: Schneider Packaging Equipment is an innovative manufacturer of end-of-line packaging machinery and solutions provider for the food, beverage, bakery, dairy, chemicals, and paper industries. Our offerings include case packing, robotic palletizing, and complete line integration.
Markets/Industries Served: Food, Beverage, Bakery, Dairy, Chemicals, and Paper.
Schubert North America, LLC 8848 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite H Charlotte North Carolina 28217 Tel: 1 980 244 3171
President: Hartmut Siegel, Chief
Executive Officer
Services Offered: Flexibility, high efficiency and reliable technology are the hallmarks of the modular packaging machines from Schubert.
For over 50 years, this innovative market leader from Germany has relied on simple mechanics and intelligent control technology in its digital packaging machines. Manufacturers in the confectionery, food, dairy, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries worldwide rely on the German packaging machine manufacturer and its robot technology. The eight system components of the TLM lines ensure a flexible machine design. This allows all the various functions, such as feeding, erecting, loading, lidding/closing, labelling and palletising, to be combined. Schubert’s service and planning team supports customers throughout the service life of their TLM lines in order to ensure maximum line efficiency. Where required, we take on responsibility for the execution of your project as a general contractor. Schubert is actively expanding its customer proximity and support across North America. With our Canadian sales and services office in Mississauga, Ontario as well as our two offices in the USA in Dallas, Texas and in Charlotte, North Carolina we’re offering high-level accessibility, preventive service as well as extensive training for our customers. Customers in North America benefit from the expansion of the training center in Charlotte, where two training machines are used for hands-on operator training. The training sessions ensure that customers can count on reliable and smooth operation with the TLM system. Markets/Industries Served: Food, Beverage, Confectionery, Bakery, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Technical Products
Shawpak Systems Ltd. 10 - 760 Pacific Rd Oakville ON L6L 6M5 Tel: 9058470122
President: Nigel Turnpenny
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1984
Services Offered: Established in 1984 Shawpak Systems are 100% Canadian owned and operated. The Centre Of Excellence are located in Oakville, ON and Edmonton AB Canada with satellite offices in Ottawa & Montreal, QC. Shawpak are proud to provide full product support through Factory Trained service Technicians and PMMI Certified Trainers as part of our total commitment to excellence.
The Entire Shawpak Systems Team are GFTC trained to better understand your Food Safety Programs, from GMP HACCP & CCP implementation and advise on global standards BRC/SQF/GFSI/ SFCCA/FSMA from a Product Inspection perspective.
Shawpak Systems extensive experience and knowledge base in the Product Inspection / Primary & Secondary Packaging & Food Safety makes Shawpak the obvious choice to provide inspection and packaging solutions: Checkweighers, Hygiene Equipment, Metal Detection, X-Ray & Packaging Equipment Nationwide across Canada and in the USA for all Hygiene Solutions Shawpak represent the following Equipment Manufacturers:
Services Offered: Squid Ink is a manufacturer of coding and marking systems for product identification and traceability, providing superior quality inks and low maintenance printing equipment. Our systems include a full family of hi-resolution piezo, large character DOD (drop-on-demand), small character CIJ (continuous ink jet), TIJ (thermal ink jet), and laser marking systems. Our printers and ink are designed to print the highest quality bar codes, batch numbers, date codes, logos and large or small character text, directly onto corrugated cases, plastics, metals, glass, wood and other substrates.
Markets/Industries Served: Food Beverage, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceutical, Health and Beauty, Building Products, Other manufacturing
Services Offered: STOCK CanadaReputed packaging materials and machine specialist. Full Technical Support, MAP expertise and Machinery Installation and Integration. STOCK supplies Trays, custom and standard, Flexible Packaging, Lidding Film, Pouches as well as full Machinery lines with Professional and Quality service.
Markets/Industries Served: Food, Consumer, Medical packaging
Services Offered: Storcan is a manufacturer and integrator of conveyor systems and equipment for food production, bottling and packaging lines. Since 1976, we have integrated thousands of projects in Canada and USA. Thanks to our 360 Integration Service, we can support your project from design to installation, start-up and maintenance:
* Consultation and Analysis,
* Engineering,
* Project Management,
* Manufacturing of conveyor systems and handling solutions,
* Installation, Control and Programmation, Commissionning,
* Distribution of bottling, food processing and packaging equipment,
Syntegon 7-52 West Beaver Creek Rd Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 1L9 Tel: 905 882-2222 Fax: 905 882-0437
President: Jeff Downer
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1977
Services Offered: Complete Systems from process to pallet
ValTara
Via Lago di Alleghe, 15 Schio VI 36015 Tel: +39 0445 576224
President: Louis Taraborelli
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1991
Services Offered: Based in Italy, a global center of automated packaging machinery technology, Valtara is a global manufacturer of innovative, reliable automated flow wrapping solutions. Designed and built for most any application, budget and production rate, our flow wrapping machines reflect our dedication to provide our customers with the highest quality products at fair prices.
From versatile entry level solutions to sophisticated options featuring automatic loading, our products are affordable, reliable and easy to use day in and day out.
Our priority is to help you achieve your packaging automation goals. But our commitment to you runs
Mastering digitalization
Digital transformation in the process industry isn’t just a challenge, it’s a chance to grow. It calls on even the smallest teams to rethink what’s possible, to turn complexity into clarity, and to lead with purpose. With Endress+Hauser as your partner, digitalization becomes a shared journey. Together, we turn data into direction, infrastructure into insight, and daily work into real progress. You’re not alone on this path. With the right partner, transformation is achievable – and momentum becomes your advantage. #TeamUpToImprove!
deeper than our machines. We aim to create longlasting partnerships based on mutual trust, respect and a genuine desire to see you succeed.
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1932
Services Offered: For over 90 years, Weber has stood at the forefront of innovation in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply of highperformance pressure-sensitive labels, labeling systems, and inkjet systems. As a proud family-owned business, Weber combines tradition with cuttingedge technology to deliver a diverse range of reliable products. Our commitment to excellence enables us to provide tailored solutions that address the unique labeling challenges of both local and global customers.
With headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, and direct sales offices across the country, Weber Marking Systems Canada provides high-quality products to the Canadian marketplace. Our 24,000 sq ft, state-of-theart, ISO-9001-certified, high-efficiency manufacturing and administration facility can support all your company’s labeling and coding requirements.
We offer over a hundred combinations of paper and film label stocks, paired with various adhesives, ensuring that each label is perfectly tailored to its specific application.
Weber excels in designing, fabricating, and assembling a wide array of standard and customized label applicators and label printer-applicators. Our systems are renowned for their high-speed, precise label placement and exceptional print quality.
Markets/Industries Served: Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Cannabis, Chemical, Healthcare, Horticultural, Personal Care, Household Products, Pet Food and Pet Care.
Weighpack Systems Inc.
5605 rue Cypihot Saint-Laurent QC H4S 1R3 Tel: 5144220808
President: Louis Taraborelli
Year Established as a Packing Line Integraotor: 1991 Services Offered: Since 1991 we have designed, manufactured, integrated and serviced state-of-the-art packaging machines around the globe. From weighing and filling to bagging and wrapping or complete turnkey systems, we are passionate about helping you be more successful.
We are not a typical packaging manufacturer. We are a single-source provider, meaning we provide you with the peace of mind that comes from working with ONE manufacturer, ONE service department and ONE point of contact.
We’re your partner. A partner with over 30 years of experience building reliable, state-of-the-art packaging solutions built by our engineers in our manufacturing facilities and serviced by our technicians. We were here 30 years ago, and we will be here in another 30 years. Providing service after the sale, parts when you need them and 24/7 online support.
Markets/Industries Served: Food, non-food, legal cannabis etc.
AUTOMATION DEVICES
AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLE
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Euroimpianti Spa
MD Packaging Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
PACKPRO SYSTEMS Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
SteelNor Packaging Systems
Syntegon
BARCODE SCANNERS
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Barcode Graphics Inc.
Bizerba Canada Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Cognex Corp.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Eagle PI
General Conveyor Inc.
Harlund Industries Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
NJM Packaging
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Samuel Packaging Systems Group
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
Sterling Marking Products
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
Valco Melton
Videojet Technologies
Weber Marking Systems of Canada
BUS SYSTEMS
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Emerson
Festo Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
CHAIN GUARD
Bosch Rexroth Canada
General Conveyor Inc.
igus Inc.
CONNECTORS
Balluff Canada Inc.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Emerson
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
CONVEYOR BELTING
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Bradman Lake
Capmatic Ltd.
General Conveyor Inc.
Honeywell Intelligrated
MD Packaging Inc.
MULTIVAC Canada
Paxiom
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Regal Rexnord Canada Ltd.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
ValTara
Weber Inc.
CONVEYOR CHAIN
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Flexlink Systems Canada, Inc.
Honeywell Intelligrated
MD Packaging Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Regal Rexnord Canada Ltd.
Septimatech Group Inc.
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
Tsubaki of Canada Ltd.
Wulftec International Inc.
DRIVES: AC AND DC
ABB Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
General Conveyor Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Omron Canada Inc.
Septimatech Group Inc.
SEW-EURODRIVE
Siemens Canada Limited
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
Wainbee Limited
GUARDING SYSTEMS
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
General Conveyor Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Omron Canada Inc.
PACKPRO SYSTEMS Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
HYDRAULICS
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Mecano Industrie
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Wainbee Limited
INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEMS
ABB Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Emerson
General Conveyor Inc.
Lenze Americas
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
Videojet Technologies
Wago Corporation
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: FILL
LEVEL
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Eagle PI
Filamatic
Loma Systems, an ITW Company
MD Packaging Inc.
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Shawpak Systems Ltd.
Siemens Canada Limited
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
VC999 Canada Ltd.
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: LABEL
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bandall Canada Inc.
Bizerba Canada Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Eagle PI
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Harlund Industries Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
MULTIVAC Canada
Nita Labeling Systems
Omron Canada Inc.
Paxiom
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Shawpak Systems Ltd.
Siemens Canada Limited
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
VC999 Canada Ltd.
Videojet Technologies
Weber Marking Systems of Canada
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: METAL DETECTORS
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
Bizerba Canada Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Eagle PI
Eriez
Fortress Technology Inc.
Heat and Control, Inc.
Loma Systems, an ITW Company
MD Packaging Inc.
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
MULTIVAC Canada
Paxiom
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Sesotec Canada Ltd.
Siemens Canada Limited
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
ValTara
VC999 Canada Ltd.
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: VISION
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bizerba Canada Inc.
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
Capmatic Ltd.
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Cognex Corp.
Eagle PI
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Filamatic
Harlund Industries Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
MULTIVAC Canada
Nita Labeling Systems
NJM Packaging
Omega Design Corp.
Omron Canada Inc.
Paxiom
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
PMR Packaging Inc.
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems
Inc.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Sesotec Canada Ltd.
Shawpak Systems Ltd.
Sort Production Products Ltd.
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
Valco Melton
VC999 Canada Ltd.
Videojet Technologies
INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: X-RAY
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bizerba Canada Inc.
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Eagle PI
Fortress Technology Inc.
Heat and Control, Inc.
Loma Systems, an ITW Company
MD Packaging Inc.
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
MULTIVAC Canada
Paxiom
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Sesotec Canada Ltd.
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
ValTara
VC999 Canada Ltd.
INTEGRATED LOGIC NETWORK SYSTEMS
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
VC999 Canada Ltd.
MACHINE VISION
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bizerba Canada Inc.
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
Capmatic Ltd.
Cognex Corp.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
NJM Packaging
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc.
Raytec Vision
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Schubert North America, LLC
Shawpak Systems Ltd.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SteelNor Packaging Systems
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
VC999 Canada Ltd.
Yaskawa America, Inc.
AUTOMATION DEVICES
MOTION CONTROLLERS
ABB Inc.
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Emerson
Festo Inc.
igus Inc.
KHK USA Inc.
Lenze Americas
Mecano Industrie
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
SEW-EURODRIVE
Siemens Canada Limited
Wainbee Limited
PNEUMATIC DRIVES & CONTROLS
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Emerson Festo Inc.
Filamatic
Flexlink Systems Canada, Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
SteelNor Packaging Systems
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
Wainbee Limited
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
ABB Inc.
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Festo Inc.
Flexlink Systems Canada, Inc.
Honeywell Intelligrated
Lenze Americas
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
Yaskawa America, Inc.
ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT: CASE PACKING
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
ARPAC LLC
Bizerba Canada Inc.
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
Bradman Lake
Canapa Solutions
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Consolidated Technologies Inc.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Delkor Systems, Inc.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Emerson
ESS Technologies – A Pacteon Company
Euroimpianti Spa
FANUC Canada, Ltd.
Festo Inc.
Flexlink Systems Canada, Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC
Honeywell Intelligrated
KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Mpac Group
MULTIVAC Canada
Nalbach Engineering Company, Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
PACKPRO SYSTEMS Inc.
Pacteon
Paxiom
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
PMR Packaging Inc.
Premier Tech Chronos
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc.
Reiser (Canada) Co.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Rychiger Canada
Schneider Packaging Equipment - A Pacteon Company
Schubert North America, LLC
Shawpak Systems Ltd.
Standard Knapp | End of Line Packaging
Experts
Syntegon
Syntegon Packaging Technology, Inc.
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Yaskawa Canada, Inc.
ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT: END-OFARM TOOLING
ATI Industrial Automation
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Consolidated Technologies Inc.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Emerson
Festo Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Honeywell Intelligrated
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
MULTIVAC Canada
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
PMR Packaging Inc.
Premier Tech Chronos
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Schubert North America, LLC
SteelNor Packaging Systems
Yaskawa Canada, Inc.
ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT: PALLETIZING
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
ARPAC LLC
Beumer Corporation
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
Bradman Lake
Canapa Solutions
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Consolidated Technologies Inc.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Delkor Systems, Inc.
Descon Conveyor Systems - A Pacteon
Company
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Emerson
ESS Technologies – A Pacteon Company
Euroimpianti Spa
FANUC Canada, Ltd.
Festo Inc.
Flexlink Systems Canada, Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC
Honeywell Intelligrated
KUKA Robotics Canada Ltd.
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Mpac Group
MULTIVAC Canada
Nalbach Engineering Company, Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
PACKPRO SYSTEMS Inc.
Pacteon
Paxiom
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
PMR Packaging Inc.
Premier Tech Chronos
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Rychiger Canada
Samuel Packaging Systems Group
Schneider Packaging Equipment - A Pacteon Company
Schubert North America, LLC
Standard Knapp | End of Line Packaging Experts
Syntegon
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
Toptier
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Yaskawa Canada, Inc.
ROBOTIC EQUIPMENT: PICK & PLACE
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
Alex E. Jones & Associates Ltd.
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Bradman Lake
Capmatic Ltd.
Charles Downer & Co. Ltd.
Chisholm Machinery Solutions
Consolidated Technologies Inc.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Delkor Systems, Inc.
Descon Conveyor Systems - A Pacteon
Company
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Emerson
ESS Technologies – A Pacteon Company
Euroimpianti Spa
FANUC Canada, Ltd.
Festo Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC
Honeywell Intelligrated igus Inc.
MD Packaging Inc.
Mecano Industrie
Mpac Group
MULTIVAC Canada
Nalbach Engineering Company, Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
PACKPRO SYSTEMS Inc.
Pacteon
Paxiom
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
PMR Packaging Inc.
Propack Processing & Packaging Systems Inc.
Reiser (Canada) Co.
Robatech Gluing Solutions (Robatech Canada)
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Rychiger Canada
Samuel Packaging Systems Group
Schneider Packaging Equipment - A Pacteon Company
Schubert North America, LLC
SEW-EURODRIVE
Siemens Canada Limited
Standard Knapp | End of Line Packaging Experts
SteelNor Packaging Systems
Syntegon
Syntegon Packaging Technology, Inc.
Techno Pak Packaging Systems Inc.
ValTara
Weber Inc.
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Yaskawa Canada, Inc.
SAFETY PRODUCTS: ELECTRONIC MACHINE GUARDING
ABB Inc.
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
General Conveyor Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Samuel Packaging Systems Group
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SAFETY PRODUCTS: LIGHT CURTAINS
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Cognex Corp.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
PACKPRO SYSTEMS Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SAFETY PRODUCTS: SAFETY RELAYS
ABB Inc. - Business Unit Robotics
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Cousineau Packaging Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SENSORS: BARREL
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Emerson
Festo Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SENSORS: COLOR MARK
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Sick, Inc.
AUTOMATION DEVICES
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SENSORS: LIMIT SWITCHES
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Emerson Festo Inc.
General Conveyor Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SENSORS: OBJECT DETECTION
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Cognex Corp.
Emerson Festo Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SENSORS: PHOTOELECTRIC
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Capmatic Ltd.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Cognex Corp.
Festo Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Sick, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
Tri-Mach Group Inc.
SENSORS: PROXIMITY
Abbey Equipment Solutions
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Cognex Corp.
Emerson Festo Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SENSORS: ULTRASONIC
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Carlo Gavazzi (Canada) Inc.
Cognex Corp.
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SERVO
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Festo Inc.
Filamatic
Omron Canada Inc.
Pineberry Manufacturing Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
ValTara
SERVO MOTORS
ABB Inc.
Aesus Packaging Systems, Inc.
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Festo Inc.
Filamatic
Lenze Americas
Mecano Industrie
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
SEW-EURODRIVE
Siemens Canada Limited
ValTara
Wainbee Limited
SIGNAL TOWERS
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
Balluff Canada Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Sort Production Products Ltd.
SOFTWARE PROGRAM
Ahearn & Soper Inc.
ARPAC LLC
B&R Industrial Automation Inc.
Balluff Canada Inc.
Bosch Rexroth Canada
Capmatic Ltd.
Edson Packaging Machinery Ltd.
Emerson
Honeywell Intelligrated
MD Packaging Inc.
Mettler-Toledo Inc.
Omron Canada Inc.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
Plan Packaging Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Siemens Canada Limited
Yaskawa Canada, Inc.
TIMING BELTS
BRECOflex CO.,L.L.C.
Plan It Packaging Systems Inc.
VACUUM PUMPS
Busch Vacuum Technics Inc.
Stock Canada
ing; flat, stand up, shaped, zipper, caps, side gussets for retail sizes as well as club store and bulk pack sizes.
~ 50 Rotary Pouch Packer as above Pre-made pouch packer PAXIOM Swifty Bagger™ Mini up to 18 cycles /min DOY pack, SUP and SURP pouches, pillow, gusseted, quad and carry handle. 3.5-6’’ wide, 5-8’’ tall.
5.5-11’’ wide, 5.5-15’’ tall.
Swifty Bagger™ Junior up to 15 cycles /min The Swifty Bagger stand-up pouch machine can fill DOY pack, SUP and SURP pouches, pillow, gusseted, quad and carry handle.
SwiftyBagger 1200 up to 30 cycles min as above 6-12’’ wide, 7-18’’ long. Swifty Bagger™ 1200 up to 30 cycles min as above 6-12’’ wide, 7-18’’long. Swifty Bagger™ 3600 Up to 45 cycles min as above 3.5-8’’ wide, 5-11’’ long. Swifty Bagger™ Rotary Duplex Up to 80 cycles min as above 3.5-7.5’’ wide, 3.9-11.8’’ long.
VerTek 800 around 50 cycles min stick pack, pillow and gusseted pouches. 2-8’’ wide, 3-12’’ long.
VerTek 1200 5o cycles min stick pack, pillow and gusseted pouches 3-12’’ wide, 3-16’’ long.
VerTek 2400 pillow or gusseted pouches 16-24’’ wide, 9-36’’ long. XPdius Elite i130 up to 100 cycles min pillow and gusseted pouches 3-12’’ wide, 2.516’’ long. R2B 1200 SIMPLEX up to 50 cycles min stand-up DOY pouches and both 3-sided seal and 4-sided seal pouches with zipper closures as well as shaped pouches requiring die cuts up to 300mm R2B 3600 SIMPLEX up to 60 cycles min as above up to 200mm R2B 600 DUPLEX up to 100 cycles min as above up to 150mm wide R2B 800 DUPLEX up to 80 cycles min as above up to 200mm wide Swifty Bagger Side Load Varies Varies Engineered to load and fill pre-made pouches horizontally. PEARSON PACKAGING SYSTEMS (in Canada: Alex E. Jones and Assoc.) BI18 Bag Inserters 18cpm
and cuffs
MARS RAPID™ VFFS
Continuous-Motion, Ultra-High-Speed Packaging Up to 200 Cycles/Minute
Canadian manufacturers are being asked to increase output while keeping labour, downtime, and quality risk under control. In high-volume environments, speed alone isn’t the benchmark repeatable speed is. Packaging equipment must run consistently across shifts, integrate cleanly with upstream filling systems, and provide operators with the visibility and diagnostics required to keep production moving.
The Mars Rapid™ Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) is a continuous motion, ultrahigh-speed packaging platform engineered for large-volume applications. Capable of achieving up to 200 cycles per minute, Mars Rapid is built to deliver exceptional throughput without compromising reliability or consistency. The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with weighers and fillers, and its user-friendly interface and quickchangeover access support operations running multiple SKUs, product sizes, and package formats.
DESIGNED FOR SUSTAINED HIGH-SPEED PRODUCTION
High-output packaging lines don’t struggle to “hit a number” once they struggle to sustain performance. The Mars Rapid platform focuses on the fundamentals that maintain stability at elevated speeds: controlled motion, stable sealing conditions, and consistent film management.
Mars Rapid uses servo-controlled foil and jaw motion to deliver precise, repeatable timing in continuous operation. This motion control is paired with a P.I.D. control system for heaters , supporting stable temperature management to help maintain seal consistency throughout long production runs. When a machine runs fast, small fluctuations can quickly become scrap, rework, or quality holds. The Mars Rapid design helps minimize that variability by emphasizing controlled execution rather than speed at any cost.
FILM CONTROL AND PACKAGE QUALITY: PROTECTING THE BRAND AT SPEED
At ultra-high speeds, film tracking, tension, and alignment become critical to maintaining both appearance and seal performance. Mars Rapid includes an automatic film centering and unwinding system to help keep film aligned with less operator adjustment. It also uses an AC motor-controlled dancer system to support consistent film tension an important contributor to stable bag length, repeatable registration, and reliable sealing. For brands running printed film where
graphic alignment is essential, Mars Rapid can be configured with optional photo registration to support accurate placement for branded packaging.
BUILT FOR INTEGRATION: COMPATIBLE WITH ANY FILLING SYSTEM
In high-volume packaging, throughput depends on how well the packaging machine coordinates with the filling process. Mars Rapid is designed to integrate easily with any filling system, enabling clean pairing with weighers, fillers, and upstream product delivery equipment. This makes it a strong fit for operations that already have preferred filler technologies or are expanding existing lines and want a VFFS platform that can be integrated without unnecessary complexity.
FASTER CHANGEOVERS FOR MULTI-SKU ENVIRONMENTS
Many modern facilities don’t run one product they run many. Mars Rapid is built to support agility without sacrificing output, with toolless removable access to the forming tube for fast, practical changeovers. Quickchangeover design reduces downtime between runs and supports facilities that need to move efficiently between product sizes, formats, or film types.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS FOR FLEXIBILITY AND RETAIL READINESS
Mars Rapid can be configured with options that expand packaging functionality and presentation, including:
• Zipper or valve applicator
• Photo registration for graphic film applications
• Printer for best-before date or lot coding
• Gusset former
• Hole punch
These options allow manufacturers to tailor the system to product requirements, shelfready expectations, and compliance needs such as date and lot marking.
Technical specifications (as configured)
• Speed/Capacity: Up to 200 cycles/min
• Power Requirements: 220V | 3PH
• Air Requirements: 90–120 PSI | 20 CFM
• Technical Details: Continuous Motion, large colour HMI, diagnostics, multilanguage
• Construction: Stainless steel frame
CONCLUSION
For Canadian packaging operations where output targets, labour realities, and quality expectations collide, the Mars Rapid VFFS offers a clear advantage: continuousmotion, ultra-high-speed performance up to 200 cycles per minute, supported by the controls, film handling, and usability features required for consistent, productiongrade results.
With servo-controlled foil and jaw motion, P.I.D. heater control, automatic film centering, recipe memory, remote alarm history connectivity, and rapid changeover access to the forming tube plus integration compatibility with virtually any filling system Mars Rapid is built for large-volume environments that demand speed, consistency, and operational confidence.
Pouch
wide, 5.5-15’’ long. Swifty 1200 up to 30 cycles / min The Swifty Bagger stand-up pouch machine can fill DOY pack, SUP and SURP pouches, pillow, gusseted, quad and carry handle. 6-12’’ wide, 7-18’’ long.
Swifty 3600 up to 45 cycles / min as above
3.5-8’’ wide, 5-11’’ long. Swifty Bagger™ Rotary Duplex up to 80 cycles / min as above
3.5-7.5’’ wide, 3.9-11.8’’ long. Bingo Bagger™ for large wicket bags Can fill both polyethylene and laminate materials. 8-14’’ wide, 8-20’’ long.
Zippy Bagger™ for retail wicket bags around 30 cycles / min Opens, fills and seals both laminated and polyethylene materials. 6-14’’ wide, 6-20’’ long.
PLAN IT PACKAGING SYSTEMS INC. EcoBagger MINI Premade Pouch Machine up to 20 cycles/min Doy pack, SUP/SRUP pouches, pillow, gusseted, quad and carry handle 70mm to 180mm
EcoBagger PRO Premade Pouch Machine up to 35 cycles/min Doy pack, SUP/SRUP pouches, pillow, gusseted, quad and carry handle 90mm to 320mm
RotoBagger™ Premade Pouch Machine up to 90 cycles/min Doy pack, SUP/SRUP pouches,
Heat seal Patented and unique vacuum arch which enables our systems to run the thinnest film in the industry (down to 1.4mil or 35micron or 0.035mm)
Barcoding & Barcode Scanning Equipment Maker & Model Compatible Symbologies Operation Features AHEARN & SOPER INC. Accusort Mini-X Series II 1D (linear) Fixed Mount Omni directional bar code scanner, 300 sps Windows based configuration software.
ALEX E. JONES & ASSOCIATES LTD. Diagraph Multiple Thermal and Hot Stamp, Intermittent, Continuous, Heavy Duty, High Resolution
UPC/EAN, GS1, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1-128, GS1 Databar. ITF, ITF-14, Pharmacode Hand Held, Portable, and Fixed Mount
BARCODE GRAPHICS INC. Axicon 6000, 6500 & 7000 Series 1D, Continuous Scan & Portable Verifier, Win™ & Android Verifiers
ANSI/ISO/GS1 1D Barcode Testing and Reporting TruCheck Rover Barcode Verifiers
ANSI/ISO/GS1 1D & 2D Barcode Testing and Reporting
GS1, Data Matrix, QR, GS1-Databar, Pharmacode & Standard 1D Symbologies Desktop & Portable
GS1, DPM, Data Matrix, QR, GS1-Databar, Pharmacode & Standard 1D Symbologies Desktop & Fix Mount
or
ANSI/ISO/GS1 1D & 2D Barcode Testing and Reporting Sato Thermal Transfer Printers
CODING PRODUCTS OF CANADA LTD. UBS, APLINK MRX 1D/2D, GS1 Integrated or Standalone Hi Res, up to 72mm height. Barcode, text, graphics, logos. Replace labels.
HARLUND INDUSTRIES LTD. EvoLabel Label Printer Applicator 1&2D, RFID QR Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal Small footprint from Cartons to Pallets
Hitachi Continuous InkJet UX Series 1&2D, QR Inkjet Lowest Cost of OperationEnvironmental Friendly Hitachi Continuous InkJet UX Series 1&2D QR Inkjet Highest Speed Barcode and multi-line text printer Foxjet 1&2D QR Inkjet High Resolution Easyprint 1&2D Thermal transfer Compact Series requires no air for operation Matthews Mperia Series 1&2D DOD Valve Jet, Hi-Res Bubble Jet Mperia Controller can operate all of your marking technologies.
sizePick&Place device for the distribution of caps Cork cap capper machine 1,000 up to 20,000 bph Natural, synthetic corks, mushroom corks
Solutions for cleaning the dustStainless steel structureLow maintenanceLow oxygen absorption ensuredQuick changing bottle sizePick&Place device for the distribution of caps Screw Pressure cap capper machine 1,000 up to 20,0000 bph PRESSURE CAPS: Guala, T-cork, Vinolok, Polystopper, Flex Spout SCREW CAPS ROPP, DOPP, Stelvin-Lux, Wak, Aluminum caps with pourernon refillable PRE-THREADED CAPS Kerr, Novatwist, Pre-threaded flat plastic caps
Stainless steel structureLow maintenanceLow oxygen absorption ensuredSpeed in changing the bottle sizePick&Place device for the distribution of caps Inline
Automatic height adjustment from the operator panel or via “JOG” Width adjustment via a numerical reference handwheel. Cap hopper level control sensor by “low capsule level” sensor indication. Sensor on the cap channel “no cap machine stop” Cap presence control on the jar at the exit via sensor with “jar without capmachine stop or acoustic signal”
Kartnr automatic carton forming, loading, closing machine Vertical, Horizontal form, load, and close vertical chip board cartons. Available in three carton models: Tucked carton, Pop-up auto-lock carton and Glued
for the internal cleaning of empty containers (bottles, jars, boxes) of various shapes cylindrical, oval, square, rectangular
Quickly adjust the machine to accommodate varying carton widths and heights with the convenience of a labeled scale, facilitation faster and more efficient operations and changeovers
Can easily adjust machine height and width for different carton sizes.
SOLUTIONS Pick & Place Case Packing Cell Varies Varies Pick and place bags, containers, cartons, widgets and more with our flexible robotic end of line case packing solutions. Bottom Load Upstacker Varies Varies Varies Side load case packer Varies Varies Varies load cartons, bottles, containers into corrugated cases
Washdown available.
handling, Tool-less changeover,
tool-less changeover in less than 10 minutes, washdown, clear or print-registered film, available with tray/shrink and case-packing flexibility for a true multi-format line.
cups, tubs, bottles, and sleeved products into SRP and standard cases. Fast tool-less changeover in less than 10 minutes.
as well as standard shippers. Highly automated changeover. Ultra flexible system with jam-proof robotic collation style.
and doesn’t require any
do a carton size changeover.
tape or hot melt glue MPAC GROUP LRC-500 Variable 200-500 ppm Top load robotic packaging For demanding applications requiring small footprint in combination with quick change-overs Solano Variable 15 cpm Top-Load Open design allows a 360-view inspection & great accessibility for cleaning and maintenance NEWMAPAK LTD. Forminc Monobloc Case Packer American Style RSC cases up to 700 cases per hour Machine that erects the case and packs the case Forminc 1200 American RSC Style cases up to 1,200 cases per hour machine erects the cases and packs
and go operation; Fast and easy box size changes; Industrial strength side belts; Interchangeable top and bottom tape cartridges; Emergency stop button; Adjustable leg exten
sions; Casters for transportation within plant; Front and rear pack tables to allow for case packing; Top squeezers push top flaps together for accurate case sealing; Powder coated 12 gauge steel; Low maintenance, no air required
This is a dual head machine that can pack two cases at a time
Quickbox American Style RSC cases up to 3,000 cases per hour erects and packs rsc cases equipped with up to 6 packing heads, servo controlled machine, flexible changeover formats
The Giotto packaging machines were designed with a modular structure to allow a broad range of customizations to pack the most varied products, even with very small dimensions.
Automatic machines for packing loose products or multipacks in wrap around boxes or trays.
Wraparound Case Packer Giotto Series automatic up to 50 packs per minute (single lane)
The Raffaello ultra compact wraparound cartoning machines form the box around the product starting from a flat blank. This ensures maximum stability of the product within the carton. The precision with which the box is wrapped around the product to create neat, stackable and environmentally-friendly packs is the reason why it is used in multiple industrial sectors:
Wrap around case packing machines Raffaello Series up to 15 cases per minute
TypeFully automatic uniform side belt, top and bottom case sealer; Machinery MakeupIndustrial strength 12 gauge steel, powder coated for durability; Belt Speed75 feet/per minute (23 meters/minute); Tape Speed20 cases/per minute, depending on box size and operator efficiency; Height AdjustmentStandard adjustable legs for 27” (685.8mm) to 34.6” (878.8mm) conveyor heights.
Wrap-around cartoning machine for products in flexible packs, stand-up pouches, bags, pouches, doypacks and products that need to be upright before being packed
The product arrives lying down, the feeding unit places the product standing, grouping it according to the pre-set configuration and keeps it upright while an arm with suction cups picks the blank from the magazine and places it on the conveyor belt, where, in the meantime, the pusher has placed the product group, around which the box is formed.
Wrap around cartoning machine for stand-up pouches and soft packs Palladio Series up to 15 packs per minute
(Width) 19.5” (Depth)
PACTEON Vertical Robotic (V30 Series) Gable Top High Speed Horizontal Robotic Robotic with Integrated Palletizer (V30P) RSC Case Erector Loader Closer (CEL5 Series)
THE POWER TO AUTOMATE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Your products, formats, and workflow are unique, and your automation should be too. RYCHIGER provides modular, customizable solutions that integrate effortlessly across your cartoning, case packing, tray packing, and palletizing operations. Our systems elevate speed, accuracy, and line intelligence so you can run with confidence, shift after shift.
Automation that fits your line, not the other way around. www.rychiger.com/pack
Scan to learn how our solutions can streamline your end-of-line process
Reduces packaging material waste and labor costs, Handles various product types and sizes, Compact design, saves valuable floor space, Fast change over, with automatic recipe driven case, conveyor adjustment
High-speed solution that securely wraps and packs products into cases and/or trays. Precision and flexibility, handling multiple product types with ease
to 30 cases/trays per Minute
and case
of case
of case packers available from
or hot melt
self
ing, pre-configured, high Schubert quality
automated, quick change-over, gentle operation, high Schubert quality, high flexibility, customized, high modularity
and case
packer
12 offers flexible and extremely efficient tertiary pharmaceutical packaging. It quickly and accurately packages cartons or bundles in casesthe cardboard blanks are erected, the cases filled, and closed on two sides.
cpm Packs bottles, cans and 6-packs Cushion lift table; self-adjusting lane guides
Versatron Case Packer As required
offer automatic and robotic case packing machines specifically engineered for today’s end-of-line packaging needs. Our modular drop packing solutions are de
signed to case pack a wide variety of products packaged in pouches, bags, cartons, boxes, jugs and containers.
Wexxar’s patented Pin & Dome technology mechanically captures and positively squares each case with precision and reliability unmatched by any other system.
Increased manufacturing efficiencies WEXXAR BEL WEXXAR WF Series Case Formers Up to 30 cpm WISE smart controls system allows for easy machine operation, troubleshooting and maintenance
of
accuracy is +/-0.010 Weigh product ranging from 0.5 to 60 g
12 lanes) 400 products/min x 2-lane, 150 products/min x 6-lane
Ranges 0.4-100g, 1.2600g, 6-3000g
Anritsu ® High Accuracy: SSV-h series 220-600 products/ min +/0.01g, +/0.015g, +/0.1g
sizes Anritsu ® Versatile: SSV-f series Range of speeds
40-400 products/ min Accuracy Range of +/0.02g, +/-0.5g, +/1.5g, +/2g Various weight capacity 6-300g, 12-3000g, 60600g, 60-15000g Wide range of product sizes
CANTRELL-GAINCO (in Canada: Abbey Equipment Solutions) Cantrell Gainco ® AccuSizer
and optional printer.
Longest tube life on the market, no factory air required for cooling. IP54. High resolution permanent marking.
on the market, no factory air required for cooling. IP54/65. High resolution permanent marking.
Longest tube life on the market, no factory air required for cooling. IP65. High resolution permanent marking.
Longest tube life on the market. IP56. High resolution permanent marking.
FullFlush system, no mess, IP55, IP65. Up to 6 lines. Dye based and pigmented inks. Traverse, food grade, barcodes.
Affordable & Economical design. Up to 3 lines. IP55. FullFlush, mess-free, mistake-proof. Self service, up to 18 months interval, up to 35 starts w/o cleaning.
to 8.8
or 20 mm
Ink jet The reinvention of continuous ink jet printing Rapidly print messages and multiple line codes at the fastest possible speeds up to 4 lines of print; 255 characters per line Unlimited 9 drop quality at 7 drop speeds; Designed for even the most demanding applications, meet the new generation in precision ink drop technology
Unlimited The key to the D-Series flexibility is a smaller i-Tech scan head, connected to the laser tube on a multi-position mount.
50 x 50 up to 180 x 180 mm (character height from 0.6mm to size of mark field)
D120-800 characters per second; 200 m/ min; 650 ft/ min
D120/ D320i Compact, scribing Laser coders ideal for coding on a wide variety of materials at low to high line speeds.
Ideal for high speed beverage packaging or serialisation requirements, both human readable and 2D data matrix coding. 2000 characters per second; 600 m/min; 1970 ft/ min 50 x 50 up to 180 x 180 mm (character height from 0.6mm to size of mark field)
Unlimited Increased power and speed, combined with an optional IP65-rated version, result in the D620i laser, that is equal to the most demanding applications and environments. RapidScan makes our lasers 20% faster for high-speed applications than other scribing lasers. DOVERCO INC. Markem Imaje Inkjet Printer 9330 Small character printer Mono-jet printhead
Wide choice of characters Latin, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, Korean and more.
of
D620i
leather, and more.
Permanent coding of text, time and date, bar codes, serial numbering and more; Quick and easy installation for both stationary and moving products; Easily fits into production environments where space is limited; Laser head can be rotated 90Deg in less than 5 minutes. CoPilot
Time/Date AM or PM, Shift Codes, Bar Codes, Variety of Fonts, Logos, 1 GB of Storage
CleanJet™Quick and easy one button start/ stop process for automatic self-cleaning operation; Touchscreen/DisplayRevolutionary wi-fi tablet HMI, 10.1” LCD touchscreen, printer may run with/without tablet; one tablet may be used to communicate with multiple Streamline printers or other Squid Ink printing systems using Orion software platform; Font Matrix Configurations5x5, 7x5, 9x7, 12x12, 16x16, 24x24, 32x32
ft/min 2.8” per printhead, up to 2 printheads
JetStream Small character coding on a variety of substrates: porous, non-porous, smooth, textured, curved, concave and more Up to 1,000 ft/min 0.07”0.59” (1.8mm15mm); up to 32 dot high font with single line of text
up to 787 fpm (240 m/min) at 300 dpi optional Up to 0.5” (12.7mm) 600 dpi bar codes, text, characters, logos
2.8” (7.1 cm) per print head Print up to 2.8” of hi-resolution characters, razor-sharp text, scannable bar codes, and great-looking logos at 180 dpi; CoPilot Max’s 4.3” full-color touchscreen provides access to the system’s internal messages and print functions; Compatible with Squid Ink’s easy-to-use Orion™ message creation PC software
to 197 fpm (60 m/min) at 300 dpi
Viper TIJ Printing System Product
Fast, ribbon to 1100m, large print area
CoPilot Gemini Up to 220 ft/ min 5.6” Print Height Piezo impulse printhead technology; Vertical Print Resolution360 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small character text, and scannable bar codes; Horizontal Print Resolution150 or 300 dpi JetStream Sonic
to 1,200 ft/min Up to 5 lines of print CIJ technology; Character Height0.07”0.59” (1.8mm15mm); up to 32 dot high font with single line of text; Throw DistanceUp to 1.2” (30mm) distance from printhead to substrate; Display1280x800, 10.1” LCD touchscreen; Message Storage8GB
CoPilot Max LT Porous or Non-Porous Substrates Up to 440 ft/min (134 m/min) at 150 horizontal dpi; Up to 220 ft/ min (67 m/min) at 300 horizontal dpi 2.8” (72mm) per printhead Up to 10-12mm (.4.5”) from substrate, 360 dpi capable of printing razor-sharp graphics, small character text, and scannable bar codes, Up to 440 ft/min (134 m/min) at 150 horizontal dpi; Up to 220 ft/min (67 m/min) at 300 horizontal dpi, 500ml cartridge
CO2 marking system 10W model Static or continuous marking modes No inks or solventsenvironmentally friendly and cost-effective Marks on plastic, paper, cardboard, plastic, and more
Permanent coding of text, time and date, bar codes, serial numbering and more, Quick and easy installation for both stationary and moving products, Compact design easily fits into production environments where space is limited, Can be integrated in production lines at speeds up to 300m/min, Laser head can be rotated 90Deg in less than 5 minutes
Permanent coding of text, time and date, bar codes, serial numbering and more, Quick and easy installation for both stationary and moving products, Compact design easily fits into production environments where space is limited, Can be integrated in production lines at speeds up to 300m/min, Laser head can be rotated 90Deg in less than 5 minutes
Permanent laser coding of text, time and date, bar codes, serial numbering and more 8001000 characters/ second 50mm X 50mm175mm X 175mm
0300m/min (varies according to substrate and message) 90mm x 90mm standard, optional lenses up to maximum 450mm x 450mm
0300m/min (varies according to substrate and message) 110mm x 110mm standard, optional lenses up to maximum 500mm x 500mm
SQ310-C-A and SQ-610-C-A laser coding systems are designed for high speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other primary coding applications. Squid Ink’s CO2 lasers can permanently mark onto paper, cardboard cartons, plastic, glass, wood, coated metal, leather, and more.
Time & Date AM or PM, Shift Codes, Bar Codes, Variety of Fonts, Logos 1GB storage
Time & Date AM or PM, Shift Codes, Bar Codes, Variety of Fonts, Logos 1GB storage
print height. Run up to two print heads from a controller.
ft/min
SQ-F-A
Fiber Laser Marking System quid Ink’s SQ-F-A laser coding systems are designed for high speed automotive, electronics, medical, aerospace, beverage, and other primary coding applications.
MAXIMIZE YOUR UPTIME
JetStream’s self-cleaning printhead with CleanJet™ maintenance routine allows quick and easy automatic start-up and shutdown.
USER FRIENDLY SYSTEM The system’s simple to use 10.1” color touchscreen interface features a number of options to help users make their mark.
VERSATILE PRINTING
Print up to five lines of superior quality small characters on a variety of substrates: porous, non-porous, smooth, textured, and more.
marking
For more information, visit www.squidink.com or call 1-800-877-5658 for an
Coding Marking, Imprinting Maker & Model Application Speed Print Area Package Size Features
SQ-UV-A systems are available in 5W, 10W, 17W, and 20W power configurations for a variety of applications.
screen controller running Linux Cooling Method: Water-cooled Power Consumption: <750W Marking Area: 3.94” x 3.94” (100mm X 100mm) Reflector Size: 10mm Production Line Speed: 0620 ft/min (190m/min); varies according to substrate and message Character Size: Adjustable in marking area, no character line limits within marking area Marking Line Number: Code Rotation 0 to 360Deg Drawing Types: Dot matrix and vector Positioning Method: Blue light positioning and auto focusing for simple setup Software Features: Counter, lot counter shift code, time and date, expiration date, 2D and linear bar codes Bar Code Symbologies: All common symbologies including GS1 and 2D codes Image Formats: bmp, dxf, jpg, plt, png Operating Languages: English, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian Safety Features: Integrated key switch and interlock relay included for safety on the production floor; customer provided shielding necessary to prevent eye or skin exposure Interfaces
90mm x 90mm standard, optional lenses up to maximum 600mm x 600mm
0300m/min (varies according to substrate and message)
SQ-UV-A water-cooled laser coding systems are designed for high speed food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, pipe and other primary coding applications.
SQ-UV-A Laser Marking System
0620 ft/min (190m/ min) 3.94” x 3.94” (100mm X 100mm)
Marking on Film
SQ-UVT
10.4” colour LCD touch interface
Varies
Print 1-3 lines of text
BestCode 86 Continuous Inkjet Printer (CIJ) Print best by, lot code, sell by, expiration codes and other identifying marks/ codes Print speeds up to 1,500 ft/min
10.4” colour LCD touch interface
Print 1-4 lines of text Varies
Print speeds up to 1500 ft/min
Prints best by, lot code, sell by, expiration codes and other identifying marks/ codes
BestCode 88 Continuous Inkjet Printer (CIJ)
10.4” colour LCD touch interface
Varies
Print 1-4 lines of text
Print speeds up to 1500 ft/min
Prints best by, lot code, sell by, expiration codes and other identifying marks/ codes
BestCode 88 Continuous Inkjet Printer (CIJ)
The most affordable Continuous Ink Jet printing system. A complete range of dye and soft pigmented inks available in a variety of colors for a wide range of applications. The easy to use Quantum is simplified to allow anyone to operate, minimizing operator touches, extending time between human interaction.
Varies
Prints 1-5 lines of text, barcodes or graphics
Print speeds up to 1500 ft/min
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Up to 4 lines of print, reliable printer with long warranty, made in USA. Low cost conveyors and dispensing conveyors. TIGERPAK
Linx 89XX Continuous Inkjet Printing Up to 9.1m/sec (1790 ft/min) 1.8mm17mm height Up to 6 lines of print. Unlimited IP65 rating standard. Extended service interval up to 18,000 hours/24 months. One touch fluid cartridge replacement while printing. Remote monitoring and control via Linx Printernet.
Unlimited Available IP65 rating. Robust construction with 45,000 hour tube life. Simple setup. High resolution for 1D and 2D codes.
Linx CSL 10/30/60 Series Laser Laser Printing on Various Substrates Up to 900m/min line speed. Up to 2100 characters/sec. Up to 440mm X 601mm
Unlimited High power 120W laser. Particularly suitable for difficult substrates such as glass, rubber, and PET. Can code in excess of 70,000 bottles per hour.
Linx SLHP High power 120W laser Up to 1,200 characters/ sec at 2mm height Up to 210mm x 210mm
Unlimited Excellent choice for case coding applications. Colour touchscreen monitor. Low operating cost with ReFRESH ink recycle system.
Linx IJ355/IJ375 High Resolution Large Character Printer 5mm/s to 550mm/s 1.4mm to 53mm
Unlimited No compressed air needed. Robust system for challenging environments. 8” colour touchscreen.
Thermal Transfer Overprinter for flexible films, pouches, and similar packaging. Up to 700 prints/min. Up to 1000mm/s 32mm (W) x 47mm (L) up to 107mm (W) x 300mm (L)
Linx TT500/750/1000 Series TTO Printer
Best By, Lot Code, Sell By, Expiration Codes and other identifying marks to any substrate.
Print real-time
BestCode Quantum (CIJ)
Unlimited Simple operation. Cartridge loading ink supply. IP65 (IP-Jet). 300dpi resolution for 1D & 2D readable codes and high quality images.
Thermal Inkjet Printer for printing High Resolution Codes and Images on films, labels, and other substrates. Up to 180m/min 12.5mm print height
IP-Jet/ X1 Jet
Markoprint
UBS LCX/MRX72e High Resolution Large Character Printer Up to 110m/min Up to 72mm print height Unlimited Colour touch screen controls. Cartridge ink system. Available with UV instant curing ink system.
Linx UV Laser High speed laser coding on sensitive and difficult substrates such as thin films and HDPE. Low thermal stress. Up to 1,200 m/sec. Up to 2,000 characters per second. Up to 259mm x 393mm N/A High speed laser printer for eco-friendly printing on delicate surfaces. Excellent ability to print 1D and 2D codes in high quality without the requirement for consumable supplies. Available in IP54 or optional IP65 for challeng
environments.
Jet HP Pro is based on the reliable Markoprint line of inkjet systems and is designed for various applications such as food & beverage, chemical, coated/ uncoated packaging materials, timber and the pharmaceutical industry. The small compact integrated controller/printer comes in a single unit. This innovative system codes smooth-absorbent and semi-absorbent surfacesquickly, accurately and reliably.
Weber
Jet Thermal Ink Jet Coding System is a two-head system that allows printing up to 1-inch of text or bar codes/ graphics in either 300 or 600 dpi. The X2 Jet system uses remote controller that has a large 3.5 inches x 4.5 inches TFT display. The easyto-use prompts allow the fast changeover from one job to the next.
cations.
Vertical Conveying Simplified
Small Footprint Low Maintenance
Reliable Conveying...
Whether you are handling cases, trays and packs or bottles and cans in mass or single file, we can help modernize your line.
Ryson Spirals require less floor space than conventional conveyors and provide a faster, more reliable alternative to aging elevators or lifts.
Each spiral is built to exact customer specifications and is well suited for replacing older equipment in existing facilities or for new installations, thanks to our modular design.
We also offer a full line of Bucket Elevators to upgrade bulk material conveying systems.
For application assistance or additional information, give us a call or visit us at www.ryson.com.
898-1530
Conveyors Maker & Model Size
The FastBack
260E-G3 provides the fastest product travel rate of any horizontal motion conveyor, delivering twice the rate of comparable conveyors and making it ideal for high-volume production.
Incline Transfer Conveyors move dry, fresh, and frozen products where you need them. Choose from a variety of belt styles and conveyor configurations to reduce product damage and spills, simplify sanitation, and fit most any equipment layout.
Horizontal Motion Conveyor
Conveyors Maker & Model Size Operation Features FlexMove Conveyors Tight transfers, accumulation, curves, jogs, inclines and declines, long lengths, complex configurations
DYNAMIC CONVEYOR CORPORATION
Incline Transfer Conveyors
Ranges from 4”72” Wide Up to 100’ feet long Belt DrivenModular Maintenance Free, Tensionless Belts, Standard High Efficiency Motors, Modular Link Style Belting, Custom Design Using Standard Components, Lightweight, Plug & Play Drives and Controls, Accessory Options, 5-Year Warranty
KRONES Case Conveyor Built to suit application Touch screen operation and changeover
Stainless steel constructionlow back pressure design-low energy consumption Pallet conveyors Built to suit application Touch screen operation and changeover Soft start VFD operationstainless steel construction-low energy consumption
LIFVRAC (in Canada: Abbey Equipment Solutions) LIFVRAC As required Flat belt incline conveyor, no flights, zero product loss Patented belt design, ideal for wet, difficult or sticky products,scraper at discharge and clean in place capability
DynaCon
DynaClean Ranges from 1” to 48” usable belt, up to 100’ in length Belt DrivenModular Patented Toolless Disassembly Design, Maintenance Free, HDPE, VHMW, UHMW Materials, Tensionless Belts, Standard High Efficiency Motors, Customizable Belting, Removable Belting, Plug & Play Drives and Controls, Various Accessory Options, 5-Year Warranty
Flexible flat top chain conveyor which is ideal for many packaging applications
Steady, accumulating, horizontal, incline, wedge, alpine and so much more
MK NORTH AMERICA, INC. mk North America ® Various models mk offers a wide variety of aluminum frame and stainless steel conveyors. Please inquire to learn about the best solution for you. mk VersaFlex 63 to 295 mm chain width
Hygenic deisgn, food safe, modular. Integration into packaging equipment. Speed upon request
MULTIVAC CANADA MULTIVAC MCS Conveyors Several widths, lengths and heights upon request Product supply, removal
NEWMAPAK LTD. Bulk product conveyor for empty bottles, caps, preforms custom bulk conveyors are made of AISI 304 stainless steel and meet the most restrictive hygienic specifications. Air Conveyors custom air conveyors guarantee the handling of empty plastic containers safely and at high speeds.
HANDLED CONTAINERS MATERIALS PET-HDPE
The modular design of the conveyors guarantees extreme flexibility in the layout creation phase, speed during the manufacturing and installation and the ability to easily integrate with existing lines.
Vacuum Conveyor custom to move empty containers, particularly unstable or at very high speeds, it is possible to equip the chain conveyor with a suction system in order to increase the stability of the containers and the operation efficiency.
made of painted steel or stainless steel Table Top conveyor custom ABLE-TOP or modular chain conveyor systems are designed for handling all types of containers, at high speeds and with the highest efficiency.
Belt / Chain conveyor and Roller conveyor
Case/Tray conveyor are manufactured according to the product to be handled. Can be single-lane or multi-lane with manual or automatic side guides. Made with sturdy AISI 304 stainless steel structure, the conveyors are easy to install and are designed to be easily connected to the machines present on the production line.
Modular design, configurable according to the needs of the handled containers and the required productivity;
This system is used in plants for the progressive and orderly accumulation of products in the event of slowdowns and / or stops of downstream machines, thus minimizing the arrests and increasing the line efficiency. The system consists of a structure with parallel lanes equipped with independently motorized chains
Large accumulation capacitythe table surface is almost 100% used during buffering; Solid structure, easily accessible for maintenance; Low pressure on the table to minimize the risk of deforming the containers; Easy to integrate in any type of bottling line; Suitable for different types of containers: PET, Glass, HDPE, Aluminum.
Suitable for lines with high production speeds; Low pressure on the transported containers, thanks to the constant regulation of the infeed and out-feed speeds; Preserves the integrity of the product and the label.
MASS ACCUMULATION TABLE custom “Mass” buffer system allows to accumulate a large quantity of containers and to absorb any slowdowns and or micro-stops caused by production problems or normal interventions by operators during the production process.
MERRY GO ROUND ACCUMULATION TABLE custom This system is used to accumulate the containers progressively, both in case of slowing down of the downstream machines, or of acceleration of the upstream machines. During the normal production cycle, the number of containers on the accumulation table is minimal and only for transit.
• Magnetic control box mounting
• Extrusion rail to easily mount ink jet printing systems and guide rails
• Pre-drilled hole for encoder mounting
• With 9” leveling legs: 20”33.5” (50.8cm85.1cm)
EASTEY Eastey Variable Speed Conveyors
• Shelf for various storage
• Small space-saving footprint
• Seamless self-tracking belt
• With 9” legs and casters: 24” 37.5” (61cm95.3cm)
• 1/4” cold rolled steel
• Optional guide rails available
• Variable speed drive
• Safety cover over pinch points
• Smooth, consistent belt speed
• Designed to handle up to 226 pounds per linear foot
• With 17” leveling legs: 28”41.5” (71.1cm105.4cm)
• With 17” legs and casters: 32” 45.5” (81.2cm115.6cm)
• All steel construction for maximum strength
• Plastic wheel bearing conveyor
• Heavy-duty casters for easy transportation within the plant
• Adjustable in height from 19.7” up to 31.5” (500mm800mm)
Conveyor
800mm)
• Adjustable in height from 19.7” up to 31.5” (500mm
• Adjustable in length from 59” up to 177” (1500mm4500mm)
• Adjustable in length from 59” up to 177” (1500mm4500mm)
• Fixed width of 19.7” (500mm)
• Fixed width of 19.7” (500mm)
• 180 degree configuration capable for easy package return
• End of conveyor box stop doubles as ergonomic handle
RC12 Cobot Palletizer
Different configurations for specific applications are available
The RC12 is designed and standardized to be faster, safer, and easier to use than ever.
This palletizing cell meets all global standards while delivering greatest efficiency in production or logistics.
The RC12 requires no fence system, cage, or other safety elements, allowing operators to work safely side-by-side with the robot.
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entry into and out of spiral Bucket Elevators 300, 700, and 1800 cubic ft/hr Convey bulk material horizontal and Vertical Gentle handling, fully enclosed, custom inputs and outputs, individual tipping buckets Ryson Unit Load Spiral Conveyors (Case Spiral) Slat Widths of 12”36” Continuous Vertical Flow for cartons, cases, trays, totes and all sorts of packaged goods
Small Footprint, Energy Saving, Low Maintenance Narrow Trak Spiral Conveyor 6” or 9” wide nesting slats A new super-compact vertical conveyor for handling small loads
The Narrow Trak Spirals offer a significantly larger elevation change capacity than what is currently available in the small package marketplace. They are also a good alternative to side gripper conveyors because they can run at high speeds and do not need to be adjusted for varying product sizes. High Capacity
The accumulation is without pressure on the product, this characteristic is obtained by adjusting the speeds between: Infeed belt; Out feed belt; Mobile motorized guide.
The FIFO accumulation table with motorized guide is composed of 2 parallel modular belts, with opposite direction of travel. A special mobile motorized guide conveys the containers from one belt to another following the production flow. This system is used to accumulate the product progressively when slowdowns or stops of downstream machines occur. During normal production, the presence of containers on the table is minimal and only for by-pass.
The machine is composed of a stainless-steel frame with lateral doors to provide the access to the machine for format change over and maintenance. All doors are equipped with micro emergency switchers.
The merger is a machine integrated in the bottles or tanks handling line and it allows their shift from a multi-lane conveying (2 lanes) to the single-lane conveying. The merger is made of a structure and of many conveyor modules with variable speeds.
It’s dedicated to dividing containers coming from a single lane into multiple output channels. Designed to manage shaped containers (square, rectangular, oval) which are especially unstable and challenging to handle. This machine features top-tier mechanical technologies, including carbon fiber moving parts, and advanced electronic technologies, with movements driven by linear motors. Dynamic side guides replace traditional passive barriers, such as flat or roller guides. They are designed with belts that match the speed of the containers. This synchronization ensures smooth product flow and minimizes pressure or friction on the containers as they move along the line. This eliminates the inevitable play and/or friction between the product and the barrier, allowing for active transfer. Even the most unstable bottle shapes can therefore be precisely and reliably divided without the risk of falling or tipping over. up to 90 meters per minute
Merger (with rubberized side gripped dosing belt) custome
OUS DIVIDERS custom
“ULTRA SPEED” CONTINU
The High Capacity Spiral can handle double the capacity of our regular spirals. They ship in one piece which drastically reduce the time and cost of installation. They are ideally suited for warehousing and order picking operations The load capacity is 75 lbs. per linear foot of conveyor for speeds up to 200 FPM. The total weight capacity in the spiral at any one time is 3600 lbs Wide Trak Spiral Spiral Conveyor 30” or 36” wide slats There are many features. benefits and options to the Ryson Spiral Conveyors. These spirals can handle a variety of load sizes, big and small with their 30” or 36” wide slats. The Wide Trak Spiral Conveyor can handle double the weight capacity of our standard spirals, and can provide an elevation change of up to 35 feet with only one drive
Conveyors 16” and 24” wide conveying
Max speed m / 1 ‘: 25 Nr. Of lanes: 6
Max. bottles BPH: 15.000
Custom The multilanes divider, with longitudinal and transversal movement and drives controlled by brushless motors, is integrated in the plants to distribute the transported containers to several lines.
CONTINUOUS MULTI-LANE DIVIDER
Tunnel Pasteurizer custom Pasteurizer-cooler for “Cold-Filled” products such as beer, soft drinks, juices.
Tunnel Warmer Custom Preheat unit for “Cold-Filled” products which prevents the formation of condensation on the external surface of the containers.
Tunnel Cooler Custom Tunnel for cooling “Hot-Filled” products such as tomato paste, jams, juices.
Elevators-Lowerators custom gripper elevators / lowerators are systems used for handling containers on production lines located on different floors. These systems allow to vary the height products handling. The bottle gripping side guides, made with elastomer gripper chains, hold the containers during the height change.
zones and is easily integrated with automatic thermoforming machinery and tray indexing conveyors.
Accurate dispensing of semi viscous products withor without particles
can fill
1x3, 2x2, 2x3 and 3x3 configurations. Additional configurations are available upon request. automatically filling multiple product from weighers
for products such as frozen foods, pastas, fresh produce, cheeses and meats. PEMBERTON & ASSOCIATES INC. Unifiller volumetric, piston kettle, hopper jars, bags, trays dependent on models
drive, variable speeds and start/stop delays, product counting/accumulating, FDA design features.
Simple and dependable automation for product counting and accumulating, and PLC or sensor controlled for easy integration into other machinery.
Vertical or Horizontal, Non-Proprietary Elec
tronic Components, Touch Screen Display, FDA Design, Real-Time Performance Data, Get Information from a Smartphone App, Variable Speed and Start/Stop Delays SATURN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT
operation; digital, meta-data based workflows for intelligent picking & sorting.
Plug, Cap & Label Capmatic Accurofill SH Peristaltic Pump Any Up to 120 bpm Monoblock Liquid Filler CHARLES DOWNER & CO. LTD. PSG Lee Pumps, displaement Pouches Up to 120 min Various Intermittent ELMAR WORLDWIDE (in Canada: Chisholm Machinery Solutions, Niagara Falls, ON) Elmar RPE 7-72 Rotary Piston Filler Volumetric Cans, Bottles, Cups to 1,600cpm 40ml min VolumetricStand Alone & Monoblocks No Container/No Fill Std.
counting and dosing applicationsQuiet Fast, High Accuracy, Multipoint distribution, Stainless Hoppers, High Speed Applications
Speed/Accuracy, Mixing, Counting, Customized solutions for difficult applica
HARPAK-ULMA PACKAGING, LLC VF SPE Piston Cups, trays up to 200 Piston KRONES Modulfill Liquid and Viscous PET, Glass, Can various various Hot, cold, or aseptic filling Modulfill NWJ Checkweigher filler PET, HDPE, Glass, Cans Inquiry Spreads, Dairy Products, Jam, Sauces, Dressings, Gourmet food, Baby food and Compote, Food oil, Liquid and Paste-like candies Innovative filling of seasoning and table sauces with load cell technology
tions, stainless hoppers, large applications
Portion weights for individual dump to to 7.500g <<0.5g Up to 20wpm
Thermal product treatment for aseptic filling processes. Used for juice products, soft drinks, teas, mixed coffee and tea drinks and for dairy products (VarioAsept M).
Portion weights for individual dump up to 10.000g <<1.0g 120wpm High Speed/Accuracy, Mixing, Counting, Customized solutions for difficult appli
cations, multipoint distribution, stainless hoppers, large applications
Up to 60,000 liters per hour
NEWMAPAK LTD. WHP/WHPE isobaric filler Mechanical and electropneumatic filling valve yechnology glass, plastic up to 20,000 bph vatious an innovative system in which the opening is automatically made thanks to the pressure of the bottle brought by the lifting cam under the gasket of the nozzle. Without a bottle, the valve remains automatically closed without any need of a surveying system. The closure, the self-levelling and the removal of the gas are controlled by a single rotating device WLP hyperbaric filler used for the bottling of smooth or lightly carbonated products such as wines, for which the traditional bottling systems (operating through either depression or fall) prove either inadequate or limited. up to 20,000 bph
The hyperbaric filler produced is characterized by a low pressure of inert gas within the tank to ensure the highest quality during the filling process; it prevents the loss of scents and flavors of alcohol and the loss of volatile elements of the finished product. It represents a higher technological option to the vacuum-sealed traditional systems. SLP-SV hyperbaric filler “low pressure” Hyperbaric filler up to 20,000 bph it is used for the bottling of high-density liquids such as THICK LIQUEURS, for which the traditional bottling systems prove either inadequate or limited. The filling system is conceived to prevent the emulsion of the product with air, reducing consistently the possible oxidation.
PPM CANAPA SOLUTIONS VerTek™ automatic vertical form, fill and seal bagging machine for bulk wholesale packaging Cannabis flower, edibles etc.
Horizontal Pouch machine
DOVERCO INC. Shanklin® F5ADA Automatic Form-Fill-Seal Shrink Wrapper with Drop-through Infeed
EFFYTEC (in Canada: Abbey Equipment Solutions) Effytec HP Series ® HP10, HP-14, HP-15, HP-16, HP-20, HP-26, HP-32, HP-40 Suitable for a wide range of products from powders, granulated, tablets, liquids, pasty and solid.
Pillow, 4 corner seal, Doy-style 80x80mm to 400x550mm Vertical form, fill and Seal.
Zipper, Quatro Seal. Stand-up, Envelope, Bags Heat Seal and Poly 80x80 to 400x550 Up to 250bpm GEA Food Solutions SmartPacker SX 400 Pillow, Zipper, Quatro Seal, Stand-up, Envelope Bags Heat Seal and Poly 80x80 to 400x550 Up to 110bpm, Intermittent GEA Food Solutions SmartPacker Twin Tube Treat Size Bags Heat Seal 60 to 145 W x 300 L mm Up to 500bpm GEA Food Solutions ® SmartPouch SX Suitable for a wide range of products from powders, granulated, tablets, liquids, pasty and solid.
Solutions SmartPacker CX 250/400
HARLUND INDUSTRIES LTD. Sinlon Vertical Wrappers Dry goods Film Call Call HARPAK-ULMA PACKAGING, LLC TFS-Line Foods/All type medical disposables All types Full Range up to 20 cpm HAYSSENSANDIACRE (in Canada: Alex E. Jones & Assoc.) Rose Forgrove HFFS Line As above 110 ppm HEAT AND CONTROL, INC. Ishida Astro S Snack foods
Various 75-330mm W, 100-558mm L to 100 bpm Ishida Atlas Snack foods
Various 75-330mm W, 75-711mm L to 250 bpm Ishida Atlas 223 Snack foods
75-330mm W, 127-711mm L to 200 bpm Ishida Atlas 233 Potato chips, snack foods
75-330mm W, 127-711mm L 70-120 bpm Ishida Flexible Packaging System Snack Foods Various Form/Fill/Seal
filler is the most modern and innovative system for bottling liquid or high viscosity products for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Suitable to all products for which precise filling weight, flexibility, easy and fast washing and sanitizing are key. Its technology features MASS flow meters, which allow the so-called dynamic weight
The PERFECTA
686x547x345 Large tank capacity, high output piston pumps graphic controls, up to 6 hose/gun channels Opt. 400/480V
Variable speed AC motors, key to line capacity. status-at-aglance indicators, disposable filler, graphic court
ProBlue 15, 30 and 50 Liter Melters Packaging, case sealing, cartoning, traymaking Piston pump, Auto guns, 8 guns
AltaBlue TT Melters 4, 10 and 16 Liter Melters Case sealing, cartoning, traymaking packaging Spur-Gear Pumps Auto or manual guns 2 to 4 guns 4.7kg/hr, 12.5kg/hr, 20kg/hr 230C 334x478x552
885x1382x582, 1445x1382x831, 1000x1382x782
230C
Metering Spur-Gear pumps Auto 2, 4 or 6 guns 14kg/hr, 25kg/hr, 50kg/hr
Case sealing, cartoning, traymaking, packaging, labeling
VersaBlue 12, 25 and 50 Liter Melters
Retrofit to existing or new Nordson adhesive melters, 1 gun Melter dependent 38 to 230C 349x260x476
SureFoam Dispensing System Case sealing, cartoning, traymaking, packaging
DuraPail Bulk melter, 5g pail as above 203 lb (92kg) 230C 1268x1180x540 AC gear pump
Gear pump with preset motor speed
Long life and 2 mg cycle times compact design and energy efficient with insulating cover.
provides clog-free operation and easy nozzle changes for different applications
DuraDrum Bulk melter, 5g drum as above 595 lb (270kg)
MiniBlue II Case sealing, tray making, cartoning, packaging
SureBead Case sealing, traymak
ing, cartoning, packaging
Snacks, cereal, fresh produce, coffee, frozen vegetables & fruits, powders Heat sealable & poly head seal Flat: 60-260mm W Stand up: 40-260mm W 30-120mm D, 250mm max W&D Up to 200 bpm SVE 2520 DZ Confectionery, Nuts, Jelly Pack-styles: Pillow, Guseted, Block-bottom, Corner Seal, full Corner Seal, 3-sided with and without zip, Doy with and without zip Up to 200 bpm SVE 2510 QR As above As above Flat: 60-250mm W Stand up: 50-220mm W 45-100mm D, 250 mm max W&D Up to 100 ppm doy & quad bags Up to 200 bpm pillow bags
SVE 2510 DR Snacks, cereal, nuts, pet foods, confectionary As above Stand up: 65-250mm W 60-500mm L As above
TRIANGLE PACKAGE MACHINERY CO.
Triangle B108 VFFS Cereal, Cheese, Coffee, Produce, IQF, Pasta, Poultry, Seafood, Snacks, Nuts, Free Flow Poly & Supported Bag widths up to 8” (208 mm) 140 bags/min.
XYS08 VFFS Candy, Coffee, Grains, Produce, Nuts and Snacks, Powder Poly and Supported Bag widths from 2.5” (64mm)8”
Picolo Tabletop Monoblock: Efficiency for Startups.
One Operator: Drastically cut labor costs and simplify production. Seamless Process: Achieve precise piston filling, reliable capping (press-on or screw caps), and crimping.
Perfect Fit: Ideal, customizable efficiency for high-value liquid products in Diagnostics, Biotech, and Nutraceuticals.
compact in size, the CG 80 series allows high precision and high-quality packaging. The labelling units, managed by reliable electronics and supported by efficient mechanics, are easy to use and require minimal maintenance. This series can be equipped with various types of orientations and with an automatic synchronised system for the spin
ning or shrinking of the capsules. The compact and straightforward design makes them suitable to be added to any bottling line, even mobile ones on trucks.
The rotary machines of these series allow labelling from 2,000 to 7,000 pieces per hour. Thanks to their remarkable versatility they can be used in the most varied industrial sectors. The label distribution units of these machines are managed by an advanced and reliable electronics and supported by refined and sturdy mechanics that allow heavy duty use without the need for frequent maintenance.
A-B-C rotary machines guarantee high performance. Thanks to their great versatility, they can be used in a wide variety of industrial sectors. The labelling units are managed by an advanced and reliable electronic system, supported by refined and sturdy mechanics that allows heavy duty use without the need of frequent maintenance.
bpm
75
Claudio Di Placido joins Rychiger
We are pleased to announce that Claudio Di Placido will join Rychiger Canada as our new Financial Controller. Claudio brings 15+ years of progressive experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with a strong track record in ERP optimization, internal controls, and strategic planning.
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NITA.OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR UPTIME.
The method to our madness is simple:
Build ultra-rugged labelers to withstand your actual working environment. (Hint:They're BEASTS)
Infuse them with cutting-edge technology that makes bad operators good. (We even built in HMI videos to teach the newbies how it's done. Yep!)
Support every system to ensure you are always running! (NitaCare connected internet login servicing. Consider your problem resolved)
applications:
ID/ serial labels, order picking/ packing labels, shipping/ receiving labels, compliance labels, asset-tracking labels Two models available (ZT220 or ZT230). Zebra ZT400 Series Label Printers
Ideal for various applications: product ID/ serial labels, order picking/ packing labels, shipping/ receiving labels, compliance labels, asset-tracking labels. Two models available (ZT411 or ZT421).
Up to 14”/second (ZT411); up to 12”/second (ZT421)
Available in gloss or matte printing. Fast, full-color label printers whose rugged design allows minimal maintenance, low cost of ownership, and is ideal for busy, on-demand labeling environments. 1200x600 dpi
Up to 12”/ second
Heavy-duty stapler with a label dispensing apparatus that allows fast one-handed end tagging of finished lumber. The system feeds preprinted polytags into the stapler and attaches and cuts the label from the roll with the squeeze of the trigger. Quick way to safely label truckloads of lumber in just minutes.
Over 100 tags per minute
die-cut and sheet labels
die-cut and sheet labels
Epson C8000 Color Inkjet Label Printers Up to 4.25” wide
Up to 7/8”W x 2-3/4”L (22.2mm x 69.8mm)
Weber FasTagger II Lumber Label Applicator
and apply labeler for pallet labeling. Configurations available for 1, 2, or 3 sides. Printhead configurations available
Economical and versatile in-line system that combines high-quality label printing and reliable tampblow or swing-tamp application that ensures fast, accurate pressure-sensitive labeling.
Dependent on label size, product size and conveyor speed
Varies
Tamp-blow or swing-tamp Varies
Pressure sensitive, die-cut
From 0.625”x0.625” to 6”x6”, depending on application
Weber 4300 Print & Apply
side. Can be configured for 1 or 2 sided pallet labeling. Available with preferred print engine from major OEM manufacturers (Zebra, Sato, Honeywell).
to 3 pallets/min
Cost-effective solution to fast, reliable pressure-sensitive labeling; features a small footprint, yet employs a highly-accurate wipe-on method of application
Up to 164 feet/minute, dependent on label size, product sizes and conveyor speed
High-speed labeling system with modular construction, that can be configured in a variety of models to handle multiple speeds and label sizes
Up to 500 feet/minute, dependent on label size, product sizes and conveyor speed
Portable wrap-around labeler with the efficiency and mobility for small production runs; made of 304 stainless steel and anodized aluminum
Up to 52.5 feet/minute, dependent on label size, product sizes and conveyor speed
Weber carries a complete inventory of more than 100 blank label sizes and styles to meet a wide variety of thermal-transfer or direct-thermal labeling applications
N/A
Varies
Varies
Wipe-on
Pressure sensitive, die-cut
From 0.4”x0.75” to 6”x11.8”, depending on application
Weber Alpha Compact Label Applicator
Wide range of configurations available with preferred options for label application method (e.g. Air jet, Vacuum Belt, Tamp, Rotary Arm, and others).
180mm max label width Self adhesive peeled from roll. Air Jet, Tamp, Vacuum, Rotary Arm, Swinging Arm Pallet or other flat primary or secondary packaging. Up to 100 labels/min
ALtech Alcode ® Series Print and Apply label applicator
Varies
Varies
Wipe-on
Pressure sensitive, die-cut
From 0.39”x0.39” to 12.5”x78.7”, depending on application
Weber Alpha HSM Label Applicator
to 82 fpm Compatible for integration with various coding and marking technologies. Variable speed brushless DC drive. Suitable for top, bottom, side, and wrap-around applications.
colour touch screen control. Can be fully integrated with Savema TTO printer.
to 45 m/mim
Varies
Wrap around Varies
Pressure sensitive, die-cut
Up to 4.75”x11.8”
Pack Leader ELF-50 Wrap Around Label Applicator
Pressure sensitive, die-cut Varies N/A N/A
Varies
Weber Blank Stock Labels
surface.
to 200mm
to 4”/second Epson ColorWorks C4000 Color Inkjet Label Printers are designed for demanding applications. Epson-engineered PrecisionCore® TFP® printhead technology delivers ultra sharp text and precise barcodes.
Up to 240 labels per minute (dependent on label size and stroke length) Prints and applies labels to the top, bottom, or sides of a package. Weber 4050B-ES Electric SwingBlow Print & Apply 1” to 6” Die-cut
The highly accurate swing rotation provides you a non-contact method of labeling your products quickly and efficiently on your production line.
Up to 60label per minute (dependent on label size and stroke length)
Up to 70 labels per minute (dependent on label size and stroke length)
Varies
Uses a highly accurate, electric driven, high-speed transfer belt. NO air is required.
Non-contact method of applying labels to the front or back of a product using an electric rotary swing arm for higher speed and reduced weight.
Varies
The 4050B-EL uses an electric linear actuator for higher speed and reduced weight.
1” x 8” Die-cut
Weber provides custom-integrated labeling solutions that are uniquely designed, engineered and built to streamline specific product identification needs and operations.
High-speed, variable height, print-apply systems makes it easy to print and apply labels to various height boxes quickly and efficiently
Up to 40 labels/ minute; dependent on label size, product size and conveyor speed
Weber is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pressure-sensitive labels to provide the finest in RFID smart labels; called SmartTrak
prints a variety of special-purpose labels including coupon labels, game-piece labels, security labels, booklet labels, lumber tags labels ... and much more!
Bottle-Matic bottle labelers enable you to label all kinds of cylindrical objects by simply inserting the container and depressing a footswitch.
4.5” plus per second
Varies Dependent on label size, product size and conveyor speed
Varies
Apply From 1.9”x1.5” to 4.7”x7.8”, depending on application; significantly larger or smaller labels are possible with special dispensing heads
die-cut
die-cut
10” model up to 8”; 16” model up to 15”
Bottle-Matic Label Applicators
The 7” Touch Display for the 4050B-EB features rugged aluminum construction, single-key calibration, easy access to labeling settings, productivity statue and maintenance alerts. LeakContainer Inspection
Weber 4050B-EL Electric TampBlow Print & Apply
Small footprint and cost-effective solution to fast, reliable non-contact pressure-sensitive labeling
Up to 164 feet/minute, dependent on label size, product sizes and conveyor speed
Maker & Model Cointainer
HEAT AND CONTROL, INC. Ishida TSC-RS-120 Bags up to 120mm thick, 330mm wide Pin hole:3mm up to 150 bpm Servo motor control; prevents product damage
MECANO INDUSTRIE Mecano leak testers All Can meet any specs Can meet any specs TELEDYNE TAPTONE (in Canada: Abbey Equipment Solutions) Teledyne TapTone T550 Glass, Metal, and PlasticJars, Cans, and Bottles Low Vacuum Up to 2000cpm Teledyne TapTone T4000 Glass, Metal, and PlasticJars, Cans, and Bottles Leaks, Fill Level Vacuum, Pressure,Physical Defects Up to 2,000cpm 1-4 primary inspection sensors; (Acoustic, Proximity, X-Ray, Laser) CapVu, CodeVu, TotalView Teledyne TapTone C series Plastic Containers, Tubes, Food/dairy cups 10 to 15 thou 300ft/min 1-4 primary inspection sensors; (Compression, X-Ray, Proximity, Laser) CapVu, CodeVu, TotalView Teledyne TapTone T4000DSC Plastic Containers, Tubes, Food/dairy cups, Stand up pouches 4 to 6 thou 525ft/min 1-5 primary Inspection sensors; (Dual Compression, Proximity X-Ray, Laser, Acoustic) CapVU, CodeVu, TotalView
Printers enable industrial and commercial organizations to produce high volume color labels for production use; 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi maximum
Up to 5”/second
Fully automatic labeler with exceptional speed, flexibility and dependability; made of 304 stainless steel and anodized aluminum
Up to 131.2 feet/ minute, dependent on label size, product sizes and conveyor speed
Our ribbons operate with a wide variety of label printers including Zebra, Datamax, Sato and printer-applicators; ribbons formulated to print high-density bar codes, text and graphics
Flipper, air jet, pusher, drop out, up and out, carrier Anritsu systems analyze more than 10,000 combinations of frequencies and algorithms to provide the best detection possible Anritsu ® Pharmaceutical Tablet
Detector 1,800,000 capsules/ hour (30,000 capsules/min) Duplex monitoring system for rejection gate operation. Industry leading level high sensitivity inspection, Duplex monitor
for various applications: manufacturing (work-in-process labels), transportation (order picking/ packing labels), healthcare (laboratory labels), retail (shelf-labeling), government (asset-tracking labels)
ing system for rejection gate operation. Anritsu Pharmaceutical Metal Detector complies with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, including eligibility user authentication, audit trails, and data encryption/ decryption.
Varies
Tamp-blow, air-blow, direct tamp, swing-tamp, twin-tamp, corner-wrap, dual-label and electric tamp-blow
Pressure sensitive, die-cut
From 0.75”x0.75” to 6.6”x12”, depending on application
Weber 5300 Print & Apply
Tamp-blow
Pressure sensitive, die-cut
From 1.96”x1.78” to 4.7”x6.3”, depending on application
Weber Alpha Tamp-Blow Label Applicator
Continuous diecut and sheet labels Varies
Up to 4” wide (C6000); 8” wide (C6500)
Epson C6000/ C6500 Colour Inkjet Label Printers
Pressure sensitive, die-cut Wrap around
Pack Leader PL501 Wrap Around Label Applicator Up to 6”x11.8”
Customized to achieve superior results in pumped applications. Hygienic design supports sanitation processes and quick disassembly function permits easy cleaning. Heavy-duty IP69K rated construction. Stainless steel and Delrin high pressure pipe configurations ensure long-term resilience and stability in meat processing applications. Available diverter valve reject device ac
curately removes contaminated product from the flow, minimizing product waste and preventing costly recalls.
Contact 4.0 automatically collects real-time data from enabled Fortress Technology metal detectors and checkweighers. Simply log into the web-based appliance and access the Contact 4.0 webpage from your PC or tablet to view live event logs and create comprehensive performance reports ideal for quality assurance record keeping. Remotely monitor the status of all network connected Fortress systems from a high-level grouping or drill down to specific equipment. HEAT AND CONTROL, INC. CEIA THS/21 MS Variable Highest sensitivity & stability Various USDA-approved, Multiple spectrum, eliminates false rejects, continous self recalibration, one-pass Autolearn, IP69K washdown
CEIA THS/FB Variable Highest possible Push plate, air blast
Conveyor system for THS detectors, integrated controls CEIA THS/G21 Variable Highest possible Various Single frequency cancels environmental interference, continuous self-calibration, auto learn, IP69K washdown
THS/21E Variable Highest possible Various Economical single & three frequency models, continuous self-calibration, auto learn, IP69K washdown LOMA SYSTEMS, AN ITW COMPANY
Lift-flap, diverter, wash-inplace, dust tight IP66 rating, certified with full IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display
Signal only IP69K rating, Variable Frequency Technology, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display
Sealed valve, cowbell IP69K rating, Variable Frequency Technology, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display
CEIA
IQ4 Lock-PH Pharmaceutical Metal Detector
IQ4 Waferthin Metal Detector
IQ4 Vertical Fall Metal Detector
IQ4 Pipeline Metal Detector ARI, ARU or ARL valve IP69K rating, Variable Frequency Technology, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display
Pusher, air-blast (single or dual nozzle), retracting band IP66 rating, fully integrated machine with single color touchscreen
Stop on detect, pusher, airblast (single or dual nozzle) IP69K rating, Variable Frequency Technology, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display IQ4/CW3 Combination Metal Detector & Checkweigher System 5-75 m/min
Quick-ship, IP69K rating, Variable Frequency Technology, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display
Belt-stop, Pusher, Air-blast (single nozzle)
Complete IP69K with no drying time needed, Variable Frequency Technology, 7” color touchscreen, Auto-Learn, DDS vector display
Stop on detect, pusher, airblast (single or dual nozzle)
IQ4 Metal Detector Search Head
Never Obsolete; Parts, Service and software upgrades are Always available. Custom manufactured to suit any application. Data collection software included, with USB date transfer; suitable for HACCP compliance. Features include: Digital Signal Processing Technology, Ultra Sensitive Detection, Multiple Product Settings, Self Diagnostic Testing, Automatic Calibration, System Set-Up in Seconds, Flash Memory Stability, Multi-Level Password Protection. Phantom ›4000fpm ‹0.15mm Various Never Obsolete; Parts, Service and software upgrades are always available. Custom manufactured to suit any application. Features include: Digital Signal Processing Technology, Ultra Sensitive Detection, Multiple Product Settings, Self Diagnostic Testing, Automatic Calibration, System Set-Up in Seconds, Rugged Casing and IP69K rated available.
System ›4000fpm ‹0.15mm Diverter Superior protection for free-flowing gravity applications.
Diverter Customized to achieve superior results in pumped applications.
40-120 ft/min
IQ4 Flex Conveyor System
High speed contaminant detection in tablets and candy with power height adjustment
IQ4 RUN-WET Metal Detector Conveyor
METTLER-TOLEDO INC.
Make your Metal Detector a Critical Control Point, with Long Term Data Storage, Event Logging, On-Demand Customized Reporting, Compatible with all Fortress digital metal detectors, Detailed Live View function, Universal Data Format, HACCP Compatible, Data Sharing, Unlimited Users
Safeline Rectangular Aperture Metal Detectors 20-350 ft min To suit Application Safeline Gravity Fall Metal Detection systems 400kg/hr -38,000 kg per hour To suit Application Safeline Vertical Packaging Metal Detectors 150 cycles per minute or as per GF above To suit Application Safeline Pipeline Liquid Paste and Slurry Metal Detectors 20,000 lb/hr To suit Application Safeline Profile Advantage Option
Various Custom built to suit the detector and the application; Vector Conveyors are manufactured from Stainless Steel and are suitable for harsh washdown environments. Choose from a variety of reject systems, belt sizes, belt configurations and sensors to maximize detector accuracy.
‹0.5mm
Simultaneous Multi Frequency, on screen Vector diagrams and histograms. Power PhasePRO, LS and Select
Available in multiple and variable frequencies M33R Metal Detector
Higher tuned frequency for extra flexibility & performance, enhanced stability for reduced false rejects MULTIVAC CANADA 310 48/min Pusher, air blowing nozzle, diverter, hinged conveyor Reliable detection of all metals. Robust stainless steel.
Various The compact Vertex fits where other metal detectors can’ttypically between a Multihead Weigher and a VFFS machine (bagger)
Various Superior detection in big bag applications. Achieves detection of 2.0mm Stainless Steel (316) in 50-100lb (25-50kg) bags of dry product and ferrous and non-ferrous metal as small as 1.5mm.
Flap
‹1.0mm
‹1.5mm
‹0.8mm
›4000fpm
›300fpm
Contact Communication
Software
Conveyor
Vector
›4000fpm
System
Vertex
SOD, Pusher, Plow Quick Delivery
›4000fpm
›4000fpm
System
Big Bag
Gate Further examine rejected product from an in-line Large Bag or Gravity detection system. Quickly filter out contaminants and reclaim good product. Halo
Various Automatic Testing System; Provides automatic, accurate and consistent tests. Decreases manual testing frequency and machine downtime. System has impressive ROI.
Various Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Operation, Broad Spectrum Frequency Transmission, ARM Processors: Multiple Channel Signal Processing, 100% Detection Sensitivity Increase, Noise Immunity Structure. Cost effective alternative to x-ray.
Laboratory
Interceptor ›4000fpm ‹0.1mm
0.5mm Various World’s First Divergent Field Technology to use multiple field directions, Improved detection of ultra-thin contaminants, Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Operation, Broad Spectrum Frequency Transmission, ARM Processors: Multiple Channel Signal Processing, 100% Detection Sensitivity Increase, Noise Immunity Structure, Single Pass Product “Learn”, Automatic Product Tracking, Contact Reporter Software Included
Interceptor DF ›1000fpm
30 Years. Never Obsolete.
Fortress Technology engineers upgradeable inspection systems for Canadian food and packaging manufacturers who plan long term.
containers slide gently onto a fixed stainless-steel cone and are positioned on the circumference of the unscrambler. From here, containers are selected by Lifters (Lift Master patent) that convey them smoothly to the upper part of the unscrambler. In this way the bottles avoid being re-scrambled and knocked about due to the high relative velocities typical of other technologies. The efficiency of the unscrambler is further increased by the bottle extractor systems (in most cases without stopping the machine) that remove any damaged bottles that are conveyed to the unscrambler. PAXIOM Bottle Unscrambler plastic bottles/jars
Our user-friendly bottle unscrambling machines will smoothly transfer your plastic bottles from the bulk supply bowl and feed them in-line to an indexing conveyor for downstream filling and packaging. These machines are compact and hygienic and applicable for many products including food, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
2 or 4 degrees of free dom, +/0.05 mm repeatability, large work envelope (1855 mm) line
® NRP-10 Cases/Trays/Crates/Bags/ Jugs/Bundles/Totes Etc. Manual or automatic pallet exchange Up to 10 picks/minute 5 to 6 axis robot, Adaptable layout, Multi-pallet loading, 15 pallet magazine, Slip sheet option
Cases/Trays/Crates/Bags/ Jugs/Bundles/Totes Etc. Fully Automatic Pallet Exchange Up to 10 picks, Max payload 25kg Fast integration into existing production environments, Optional slip sheet magazine & loading, Palletization of cases, trays, and bags, Easy and reliable to use thanks to Bosch Rexroth PLC and Fanuc Robotics
PALLETIZE ® RCP-10 (COBOT)
payloads in robot class Case, Bag & Bundle palletizing, Layer Handling, Depalletizing 4 degrees of freedom, +/0.5 mm repeatability, large work envelope (3143 mm) ability to service multiple
Packing and palletizing
INTELLIGRATED
The ECP 12 is characterized by a particularly wide format range. It handles cartons ranging between the minimum size of 30 x 12 x 66 mm and maximum size of 440 x 150 x 250 mm. The cases range in size between 150 x 120 x 105 mm and 600 x 400 x 400 mm. All standard pallet formats (euro pallet, industrial pallet, half-pallet, US pallet) can be loaded by the palletizing module.
Collaborative Robotic Modular ROBOX Centralized Collaborative Robotic Modular ROBOX Centralized High Speed Layer High Speed Layer SHAWPAK SYSTEMS LTD. Uhlmann ECP 12 Wide range of formats
GS100 series Cartons, totes, trays, bundles, shrinkwrapped Semi & fully automatic Up to 30 cases per minute (CPM) Low cost, suited for large multi-line projects and smaller operations interested in converting from manual to automatic palletizing.
series Cartons, totes, trays, bundles, shrinkwrapped Automatic Up to five layers per minute Floor-level infeed, heavy duty construction, flexible layout Alvey 780 series Cartons, totes, trays, bundles, shrinkwrapped Automatic More than 50 CPM High-level infeed, close centre follers and bi-parting apron, touch
Conventional and robotic hybrid Up to 50 CPM High-level infeed, optional in-hoist stretchwrapper/bander
750 hybrid Specially designed for small and lightweight packaging
Alvey 800 series Cartons, totes, trays, bundles, shrinkwrapped Automatic Up to 75 CPM
Alvey 900 series Cartons, totes, trays, bundles, shrinkwrapped Automatic More than 200 CPM High speeds, low maintenance, gently product handling, in-line pattern utility
Conventional and robotic hybrid More than 125 CPM High speeds, product handling and load pattern flexibility; single or dual layer accumulation zones
Alvey 950 hybrid Small packages and complex patterns, reduced secondary packaging
crate, cartons, packs with film, and multipacks 650 layers per hour Robotic Palletising robots for every application
Cartons, trays, boxes 340 cycles per hour to 600 cycles per hour Gentle container handlingmulti SKU capabilities
Cartons, trays, boxes Inquire Fully Automatic Grouping Station Can handle mixed SKU Pallets-suitable for distribution operation
buckets, bags Contact KUKA Robotics for a free cycle time analysis with your product Case packing, palletizing, depalletizing 40 kg payload, 2091mm reach, carbon composite construction for hi-speed
Shrinkwrapping Maker & Model Products
head system
as a hot knife or hot band depending on your application; Designed to seal polyolefin or PVC
films; All-welded main frame from 12 gauge steel; Seal head equipped with gas
head return; Dual locking magnet clamps apply consistent pressure across seal bar; Automatic cycle timing with adjustable dwell time; Solid state temperature control adjust
able for a variety of films; Wide product tray provides large work area; Seal head can be raised or lowered to center-seal product; Film rack positioned beneath product tray for simple film loading; Adjustable pin perforator provides air evacuation; Positive shrinking of all products assured with consistent air flow
3 Phase 220/380/400/440V 50/60Hz; Film Thickness: 0.035mm0.07mm; Film Lay Flat: 40mm240mm; Cut Length: 30mm200mm; Dual Roll Unwind; Cutter Assembly; Round Cylindrical Mandrel
Semi-automatic L-Bar units require a minimum of maintenance and are simple to operate.
Series Shrink Tunnels Designed to shrink most polyolefin, polyethylene, and PVC shrink films • All-welded main frame from 12 gauge steel; Live roller or stainless steel mesh belt conveyors; optional “dead” roller conveyor for polyeth
ylene; Sealed bearings (not bushings) on drive and idler shafts Professional Series Shrink Tunnels Designed to shrink most polyolefin, polyethylene, and PVC shrink films; All-welded main frame from 12 gauge cold rolled steel ; Live roller, “dead” roller, or stainless steel mesh belt conveyor standard; optional plastic belt conveyor; Sealed bearings (not bushings) on drive and idler shafts
UNIFORM CASE TAPERS
Bottom belt, side belt, and other options available for uniform case taping.
RANDOM CASE TAPERS
Random case tapers offer automatic adjustment for a variety of case sizes.
AUTOMATIC CASE TAPERS
Automatic case tapers eliminate the need for operator involvement.
wrapping force, Intelli-Sensor®
Up to 30-40lph Power Roller-Stretch Plus™, 200% pre-stretch, E-Z Thread® Roll Carriage, Variable (electrical) wrapping force, Intelli-Sensor®
cylindrical mandrel Cutter assembly Single timing screw unit Photo eye for registered cutting Label brush down device Dual roll unwind system and tension control Thermal transfer overprinter
cpm
120 CPM Butterfly Mandrel, Single Unwind System, Simple Conveyor Height Adjustment, Control Interface, Pneumatic Cutting Blade
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x 4” deep Intermittent and Continuous Motion
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MULTIVAC CANADA R105 All heat-sealable materials 420X360 mm Intermittent Compact design R126 As above 459X360 mm As above Compact design R145 As above 459X500 mm As above Easy open/reclose R245 As above 560X640 mm As above As above, zipper R535 As above 650X1300 mm As above Modular Extendibility R085 All heat-sealable materials 355X300 mm Intermittent Compact design R3 All heat sealable materials Intermittent
REISER (CANADA) CO. Variovac Flexible and semi-rigid films
9.85” Uses single wound rolls of film, Designed to shrink most PET, PLA, or PVC shrink films, Wide range of product sizes between 3.15”9.85” in diameter, and up to 5.9” in height, Quick and easy changeovers do not require tools and can be completed in minutes Intuitive user interface with notepad function to keep track of multiple product setup recipes, High velocity blower motors circulate air volume inside tunnel, Small footprint easily fits in most production environments.
Various Intermittent Rugged. Versatile. Reliable seals. Repak Flexible and semi-rigid films Various Intermittent Rugged. Versatile. Reliable seals.
3.15”9.85” Uses single-wound rolls of film Designed to shrink PET films Wide range of product sizes between 3.15”9.85” in diameter and up to 5.9” in height Quick and easy changeovers do not require tools and can be completed in minutes Intuitive user interface with notepad function to keep track of multiple product setup recipes High-velocity blower motors circulate air volume inside the tunnel Small footprint easily fits in most production environments Heavy duty casters and leveling pads for transportation within plant Easy-to-use design requires minimal training maintenance, and offers trouble-free operation
Tamper-Evident Band Applicator
Thermoforming Maker & Model Materials Handled Platen Area
Intermittent or Continous Motion Features STOCK CANADA (in Canada: STOCK PACKAGING CANADA)
Reepack’s latest generation state-of the-art technology thermoformers machines for reliability and performance. The compact E series and the high-performance T series feature ultra-hygienic open access modular design and durable stainless steel construction. With only the highest quality manufacturing standards and component levels throughout these machines are unrivalled in their offered combination of value, performance and options. They are ideal to effectively pack a wide range of food, industrial, consumer or medical products. Thermoformers are also called rollstock, form fill-seal (FFS), or horizontal form fill-seal (HFFS) machines.
Machines designed for full scale very large output production. Based on modular designed frames these machines can operate in full integration to extended production floor layouts using a wide number of peripheral line equipment. They also offer the unique flexibility of mechanical crimping of aluminum foil or carton lids in addition to conventional MAP, gas-flush or skin-pack applications.
Reepack Thermoforming machines. Many models available Plastic Food, Consumer, Medical and more
Reepack and Ilpra machine serie
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600 mm & 1200 mm vision width, Fields of use: Frozen vegetables, Frozen fruits, Nuts, Dried fruits, Mussels
Dryce High production capacity. Enables selection of large quantities of product in little time; DRYCE is a Dodeca-Chromatic machine equipped with the following technologies: NIR (Near InfraRed) technology; Visible Color analysis; Chlorophyll analysis; Translucency analysis; Shape analysis; Blob function; Stem function; Glass function; Big Stop. 3Way Ejection System96 & 192 ejection valves depending on belt width
Sorter
750 mm, 1000 mm, 1250 mm, 1250 mm, 1750 mm “High speed double vision” system which analyses 100% of the surface of each product.
Raynbow can have a palette reject system with electro-pneumatic or air activation using electrically controlled ejection valves.
RAYNBOW is a hexa-chromatic machine equipped with NIR (Near InfraRed) technology for Visible Color analysis.
Raytec Vision ® Gravity Sorter ® Raynbow High production capacity. Enables selection of large quantities of product in little time. Capacity depending on belt width (Up to 40 t/h, Up to 50 t/h, Up to 70 t/h, Up to 10000 t/h t/h, Up to 1
Based on belt width 96 ejection valves, 192 ejection valves, 288 ejection valves. 600 mm vision width, 1200 mm vision width, 1800 mm vision width Curiosity is the first optical sorting machine born to achieve the totally hygienic compliance according to the EHEDG guidelines. Curiosity is a Deca-Chromatic machine. Characteristics; Totally hygienic design, ESB-Technology tape, Fastest tape-change, Best optical resolution, Decaray light, 2Way-3Way smart jet, Hanging screen, Secured vision area, IP68 protection.
Raytec Vision ® Belt Sorter ® Curiosity High production capacity. Enables selection of large quantities of product in little time. Guided by our powerful UNYCO software. The vibratory shaker built in the machine conveys the product to a vertical chute ensuring a consistent trajectory.
Package Size
Materials
Products
Wrapping
Maker & Model
Speed ALEX E. JONES & ASSOCIATES LTD.
Varies dependent on product Up to 200ppm
Laminate, Barrier Film
BW Flexible Systems ® Hayssen ® RT Series Cheese, Pharma, Bakery
Laminate, Polyethylene Varies dependent on product Up to 150ppm
BW Flexibe Systems ® Rose Forgrove ® Integra Series HFFSSnack, Confectionary, IQF, Bakery, Pharma, Grain, Powders
Laminate, Barrier, Poly, Tyvek, Shrink Film Up to 24” x 10” x 4” deep Up to 20 cycles per minute.
BW Flexible Systems ® R-300 series HFFSSnack, Confectionary, IQF, Bakery, Pharma, Grain, Powders
Laminate, Polyethylene Varies dependent on product Up to 200ppm SP Thermoforming Various Products
CHARLES DOWNER & CO. LTD. Syntegon All All Wide up to 1,800 min EASTEY Value Series Auto L-Sealer (VSA1721, VSA2530) Variety
Infeed and outfeed conveyors run at 100 f/min (30.5 m/min)
17”W x 21”L seal area Dependent on Products Value Series Automatic L-Sealers VSA1825
Value Series Shrink Tunnel VST1710 Building, Personal, Food, Beverage, Consumer Goods Designed to shrink most polyolefin shrink films 18”Wx10”H Conveyor speed up to 100 feet per minute
FORMOST FUJI CORPORATION (in Canada: Abbey Equipment Solutions)
Alpha VI Wrappers Varies Varies Varies
Formost Fuji Corp. Alpha Series horizontal wrapping equipment
OIL FREE SOLUTIONS
Oil free compressors help reduce the risk of contaminants entering the air stream, protecting product quality and safety.
Available in a broad range of pressures and flows to meet your specific needs.
COMPRESSED AIR SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION
OIL FLOODED SOLUTIONS
For packaging applications without strict air quality requirements, oil flooded compressors provide a robust, durable solution.
Available in a broad range of pressures and flows to meet your specific needs.
Up to 590mm wide by 350mm high 0.4mm or 0.8mm detector, 100 watt output, HD Imaging, Auto set-up w/variable power, Variable Speed, Tool-less Belt Removal, IP66 Compliance Available
Inc. XR75 Series 5 to 90m/min
Anritsu Infivis Inc. Sanitary Design Series 5 to 90m/min Various Up to 390mm wide by 220mm high Features an IP69K Sanitary Rating, and curtainless option for unpackaged product.
Curtainless design for light pouches and unpackaged products. 0.4mm detector, 210 watt Output, HD Imaging, auto set-up w/ variable power, IP66 Compliance, Air Conditioning
Various Up to 390mm wide by 220mm high
Anritsu Infivis Inc. XR75 Series Curtainless 5 to 90m/min
Products up to 600mm wide and 350mm tallInspect For products in large cartons, cases and bags. Suitable for the inspection of raw materials in receiving process as well as products in shipment process.
Various as required
Anritsu ® Large model [XR75 series] X-Ray Inspection Up to 50 meters per minute
Non-contact inspection of plastic and paperboard containers
0.6-0.8mm Wire
Metal
Various as required
0.5-0.7mm x 2mm long Glass
2.0-3.0mm Stone (red meat)
2.0-3.0mm Virtual Weighing Yes Missing Item, Fill Level Yes
Anritsu ® XR75 Side View X-Ray Up to 100 meters per minute
tablets AL/OPP/Paper/Carton Depending on project 180 tablets/min Roll Wrap Machine Biscuits Paper/OPP/Carton As above 100 cpm HCM Confectionary bars, biscuits, pharma, individual or in groups Heat seal or cold seal Various 400-600ppm Up to 60m/min
Anritsu ® Bulk Fresh Food X-Ray Inspection System Wide range of speeds available HD Imaging Detects a FE sphere and SUS sphere as small as 0.3 mm dia., and a SUS wire of 0.2 mm dia. X 2 mm long.
ANRITSU XR75 Pipeline X-Ray Up to 12,000 pounds per hour Ball Valve 2”, 3” and 4” models For pipeline inspection of meat, poultry, sauces and preserves
Non contact inspection of lightweight products
0.6-0.8mm Wire
Metal
Various as required
0.5-0.7mm x 2mm long Glass
High-resolution imaging enables improved detection sensitivity for fine bones and metals. Outstanding detection performance even for thick products with irregular surface thanks to the new Dual Energy Sensor and the dedicated detection algorithms.
Up to 1800 ppm UP to 150m/min
HRM Same as above Same as above
HCS with FCC Cross chain Biscuits and other on edge products slug wrapped Same as above Various Up to 180ppm Up to 60m/min
HSF Inverted wrapper long dwell Baked tgoods, cut meats, cheese and pharma Heat seal mono or laminates Various Up to 200ppm Up to 40 m/min
Same as above Same as above Various Up to 800ppm Up to 80m/min
HSF Inverted wrapper rotary
HRD All Fully automated Wrapping system Various over 3,000 wraps/min
VALTARA
ANRITSU XR75 Curtain-less up to 100 meters per minute
web width of 15.5” or 400mm. up to 100 packages per minute
2.0-3.0mm Bone (red meat)
2.03.0mm Bone (poultry-application dependent).
Anritsu XR 75 X-Rays XR75 DualX + X-Ray Inspection System Belt speed / Maximum product weight10 to 45 m/min, maximum 5 kg Detection areaMaximum width 370 mm, Maximum height 220 mm Belt Width420 mm
XR75 IP69K Waterproof Inspection Built on Anritsu’s popular XR75 platform, the new IP69k Sanitary x-ray offers the XR75’s reliability, ease of use, and low cost of ownership in a rugged, compact footprint. It is ideal for facilities using intensive washdown procedures to meet strict sanitation standards.
Anritsu XR75 X-ray Inspection System for Package Check is designed for detecting seal defects in food packages as well as in semi-transparent, colored, and even in aluminum-foil packages.
40 Wrapping cookies, snacks, pet treats, chocolates, candy, gummies, bread, muffins, frozen foods, single serve foods, soap, home goods, detergents, vegetables, fruits and more.
SleekWrapper
SleekWrapper 45/65 Wrapping cookies, snacks, pet treats, chocolates, candy, gummies, bread, muffins, frozen foods, single serve foods, soap, home goods, detergents, vegetables, fruits and more.
Inverted Wrapping blocks of cheese, loose herbs, fruits, vegetables, tortillas, meal kits, hardware, home goods,
Anritsu ® XR75 Seal-Check Package Check
IP69K, open-frame design including sloped surfaces, sealed welds and sealed hygienic belting for thorough drainage and cleanability. Smallest detection of bone fragments in the market.
CANTRELL-GAINCO (in Canada: Abbey Equipment Solutions) Cantrell-Gainco DualX X-Ray Reject/Rework System
FORTRESS TECHNOLOGY
The Icon is a highly accurate, fully integrated X-Ray system, specifically designed for high care food production environments. The Icon X-Ray system is purposed for inspecting packaged products for contaminant materials such as metal, ceramic, glass, and high-density plastics. Contaminated packs are rejected with an efficient, integrated reject system. The Icon has been designed, engineered, and constructed to stringent food grade engineering standards. It offers comprehensive auditing and traceability statistics, which complement good manufacturing practices and enable you to maintain food traceability, quality, and safety.
up to 150mm high; up to 400mm wide Detects low-density objects in overlapping products
IP66 rating, color touchscreen, lead-free construction, modular (intralox) belt, automated diagnostics, low utility power consumption
IP66 rating, Adaptive Array Technology, color touchscreen, lead-free construction, automated diagnostics, low utility power consumption
IP66 rating, Adaptive Array Technology, color touchscreen, lead-free construction, automated diagnostics, low utility power consumption
IP69k rating, color touchscreen, lead-free construction, automated diagnostics, low utility power consumption
IP66 rating, Adaptive Array Technology, color touchscreen, lead-free construction, automated diagnostics, low utility power consumption
Smallest footprint, IP66 rating, color touchscreen, leadfree construction, automated diagnostics, low utility power consumption
IP66 rating, combined features of X5c and CW3
IP66, Inspection of tall products. Check product integrity including volume and fill levels. Lead-free construction.
INC. Ishida IX-GN Series X-ray Inspection System
on detect
Pusher, air-blast (single or dual nozzle)
X5 Pack X-Ray Inspection System 20-80 m/min
X5 SpaceSaver X-Ray Inspection System 20-75 m/min Pusher, air-blast (single or dual nozzle)
X5 Pipeline X-Ray Inspection System ARL valve 64 mm or 75 mm pipe diameter
Single-flap, dual-flap, multi-flap, carriage Retract Band
X5 Bulkflow X-Ray Inspection System 30-80 m/min
Pusher, air-blast (single or dual nozzle)
10-50 m/min
X5c Compact X-Ray Inspection System
X5c/CW3 X-Ray and Checkweigher Combination 10-50 m/min Pusher, air-blast (single or dual nozzle)
X5 SideShoot X-ray 10-50 m/min Pusher or Diverter 2633mm wide
ADDRESSES
3M Canada Inc.
PO BOX 5757 London ON N6A 4T1 Tel: 5194512500 Fax: 5194526090
13471 Vulcan Way Richmond BC V6V 1K4 Tel: 6049309300 Fax: 6049309368
Wulftec International Inc. 209 Wulftec Ayer’s Cliff QC J0B 1C0 Tel: 819-838-4232 Fax: 819-838-5539
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Yamato Corporation
6306 W Eastwood Court Mequon WI 53092-0036 Tel: 2622360000 Fax: 2622360036
Yaskawa America, Inc. Motoman Robotics Division 100 Automation Way Miamisburg OH 45342 Tel: 9378476200 Fax: 9378476277
Yaskawa Canada, Inc. 3-3530 Laird Rd Mississauga ON L5L 5Z7 Tel: 9055696686
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Zebra Technologies Corp.
3 Overlook Point Lincolnshire IL 60069 Tel: 8476346700 Fax: 8479138766
Zund America, Inc. 8142 South 6th Street Oak Creek Wisconsin 53154 Tel: 4144330700
Thoughtful store packaging deserves its own awards/Myles Shane
Being big movie buffs, the recent broadcast of the Golden Globes awards gala was a big thing at our household. There is something mesmerizing about seeing Hollywood’s biggest stars pretending to be surprised if they win, while being gently roasted by the show’s hosts. And like we did every year, we invited friends over, rearranged the living room just enough to feel intentional, and prepared for the real event: the snacks. To that end, we took a drive to the nearby Longo’s supermarket, looking for something to make the evening a truly memorable occasion.
Soon after the doors slid open to reveal a calm, orderly and unhurried interior, somewhere between the imported chocolates and the deli counter we found ourselves in a debate with our teenage kids over how fancy we wanted out snack spread to be, while avoiding buying too much or too little. Seizing the initiative, my wife reached into the refrigerated case and held up a tray of Longo’s Italian Charcuterie Mix, leaving no doubt about how she wanted to start off the evening. Packed inside a rigid, 300gram multi-compartment tray and sealed with tight clear layer of film to keep all contents in place, the Longo’s Italian Charcuterie Mix is generously packed with something for everyone: prosciutto aged at least 18 months, traditional salami, creamy Provola cheese, green Nocellara olives, and those absurdly addictive little Italian taralli. The clean, easy-to-read bilingual label topping the film lidding is refreshingly straight to the point, listing the contents, nutritional value, best-before date and the “keep refrigerated” advisory in simple straight lines of text, without distracting from the high quality of the indulgent bites of hand-crafted goodness neatly arranged in the recyclable container’s perfectly-molded tray cavities.
Every savory indulgence deserves a sweet follow-up, and a bag of Drizzilicious Salted Caramel Bites from Snack Innovations, Inc. filled the bill perfectly for that purpose. The re-imagined miniature rice cakes are packed in resealable 113-gram stand-up pouches adorned with earthy hues of orange and purple, with breezy images of the air-borne crisps on the right side of the front panel promising an honest “good for you” snacking experience. The playful serif brand logo seamlessly blends in with clean, modern typography to call out the key ingredients—chia, quinoa, and flax—like little badges of virtue. The best-before date is clearly stamped near the seal, and the Nutrition Facts box on the back panel is balanced perfectly alongside the bilingual nutritional claims promising a guilt-free, low-calories snacking indulgence that almost makes the resealable closure at the top a moot point but thank you for the thought and effort nonetheless!
By then, the younger voices in the group made it clear that their opinions mattered too. My teenage daughter, already thinking three steps ahead, declared we needed hummus. But after stalling on deciding what flavor hummus we needed, we zeroed in on the Longo’s Dip & Hummus Variety Pack to keep everyone happy. The store-made hummus is neatly packaged in round, four compartment tub to keep the Artichoke & Asiago, Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Classic flavors separated in perfect neighborly harmony made its way into the cart without much debate. The red Longo’s logo perfectly anchor the bilingual label, and the color-coded sections make choosing feel effortless. The clear film lid peels back smoothly from the recyclable tub—a small victory you don’t appreciate until it doesn’t happen. The best-before date is clearly printed, the
(From top) A tray of Longo’s Italian Charcuterie Mix; the resealable stand-up pouch of Drizzilicious Salted Caramel Bites; a box of Longo’s Mini White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies with an extra-large viewing window; the Longo’s Dip & Hummus Variety Pack.
“keep refrigerated” message impossible to miss, and allergen warnings were right where you expected them to be. The tub was recyclable, assuming you took the time to rinse it out.
And then there were cookies; there are always cookies. My son went straight for the Longo’s Mini White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies and, honestly, it felt inevitable. The kraft paper box, with its clear window, lets you see exactly what you were getting: no tricks, no gimmicks, just good old hand-made cookies. The packaging was fully recyclable and biodegradable, the best-before date clearly marked, and the embossed Longo’s logo makes it feel like someone really thought this whole package through.
Standing there later, unpacking everything onto the coffee table, I noticed how much of hosting now lives in the details we barely talk about. Best-before dates checked and rechecked. Recycling symbols quietly scanned. Storage instructions followed like unspoken rules. These weren’t the things we’d remember years from now, but somehow, they were part of why the night felt so right. The charcuterie took its place at the center of the table. The Drizzilicious bites spilled into a bowl that would need refilling. The hummus waited patiently for chips and conversation. The cookies hovered on the edge, pretending they were for later. The lights dimmed, the room filled, and for a few hours everything landed exactly where it was supposed to. And sometimes, that’s enough.
MYLES SHANE is a freelance writer and broadcaster based in Vaughan, Ont.
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