Machinery & Equipment

The press includes several automation and stability-focused features, including motor-controlled UV systems, BST inspection technology, RE tension control, and anti-static systems positioned throughout the production path to support consistent performance at higher operating speeds.

The new plant’s automated material handling systems will reduce manual lifting and forklift traffic, lowering injury risk.

The merger combines flexible tube packaging (EPL) with rigid container packaging (Indovida), allowing the merged entity to offer a broader product range to customers.

The MAMA-1000 supports optional add-ons including air filtration, a pellet dryer, a pigments mixer for colour blending, and an IDEX dual-head configuration for multi-material workflows.

The launch marks a pivotal milestone for Sortera, which has been scaling its upcycling platform since the success of its flagship Markle, Indiana facility.

Patented by Sun Centre, the POUCH³ is designed to use 30 to 40 percent less material than a standard stand-up pouch.

Jo Ormrod, Paranova CEO, explained that this investment marks a defining moment for Paranova and reinforces the company’s ambition to lead the future of sustainable food-to-go packaging.

The facility’s ability to handle ULCC-class vessels (Ultra Large Crude Carriers, over 320,000 deadweight tonnes) means that even the largest tankers can be recycled in-region rather than sailing to South Asia.

The combination allows Graco to offer a broader portfolio to packaging customers: a single supplier for adhesive pumps, dispensing valves, and quality inspection systems.

The iEcho system uses a digital cutting head that follows a CAD file, producing the first piece as fast as the thousandth piece, with no tooling cost and no waiting for die manufacture.