Packaging Innovations Weekly Wrap - TNT Express Launches New Packaging Line
26 March 2008
TNT Express has introduced a new packaging line to compliment its worldwide delivery express service, which the company says is easier to handle, damage-resistant and environmentally friendly.
The new packaging line is designed for parcel, envelope, tube or satchel use with shipment ranging from confidential documents to temperature-controlled medical samples.
Pictorial instructions describe the best way to pack, seal and send items.
The company, which produces 50 million packaging items per year, will initially deploy its new parcels and satchels in Europe and the Middle East, while the new envelopes will be available worldwide.
PESTER LAUNCHES PRECISION PACKER
German packaging systems supplier Pester Pac Automation has launched a robotic device to precision pack pharmaceuticals.
Fitted with a robot cell, which can be applied anywhere in the packaging process, the device can be used for performing all tasks from filling, withdrawing, feeding, stacking, sorting and discharging products.
ARENA ADDS TO AIR-VAC
US Company Arena Products is adding aseptic-filling capabilities to its Air-Evac Bag-in-Box packaging.
The revamped packaging system, aimed at increasing the amount of high-viscosity fluids that can be extracted from bag-in-box packages, enables greater efficiency and cost savings, says the company.
The aseptic bags are designed to work with existing fitments provided by the company and are compatible with Arena's range of pumping systems to help reduce residual waste when discharging more viscous products.
APRISO UNVEILS FLEXNET SOFTWARE
Software company Apriso has launched an operations execution system called FlexNet for folding paper, PET, metal and glass packaging.
Apriso FlexNet for Packaging Manufacturers is designed to offer real-time control of manufacturing operations across the supply chain network, says Apriso.
FlexNet software can also be used by packaging manufacturers in all areas of operations management, including quality, inventory, supply chain logistics and maintenance.
PACKAGING GOES POP
UK-based sale displays manufacturer Displaysense is trialling popcorn as a replacement for shredded paper to cut energy used in shipping its protective packaging.
Displaysense says popcorn is fully recyclable and lightweight, taking ten percent less energy to transport.
By Ozge Ibrahim
