One step ahead
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
MULTIVAC Group acquired an 80% majority stake in Italianpack S.p.A., a manufacturer of automatic and semi-automatic packaging machines headquartered in Como, Italy. Italianpack will be incorporated into the MULTIVAC organization as a new business unit under the leadership of Tomaso Petrini, CEO of Italianpack.
IPCO is preparing to showcase its steel belts and complementary equipment at iba this October. Marko Leber, General Product Manager, Food, IPCO, shared with us what visitors can look forward to at the stand and the company’s focus for the upcoming years.
Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a
IPCO showcases its chocolate forming and molding equipment at interpack this year, with systems designed for the production of industrial ingredients – chips, chunks, drops and blocks – and decorative products such as shavings, rolls, pencils, or blossoms. Solutions can be customized for various operations, from start-up low-cost, rapid deployment equipment to high-capacity multi-layer systems.
Cleaning is an essential aspect of belt maintenance. It is important in terms of complying with food regulations as well
MULTIVAC unveiled the group’s new corporate design, which connects the companies in the group. The rebranding is rolled in steps, starting with the new company logos.
IPCO launched a new, self-contained laser cleaning system that can be used on-site. It was developed with the aim of lowering cleaning times, which can be cut by at least half, IPCO says, with minimal disruption to other lines.
Notable examples we looked into include Koenig’s new generation of roll lines – the KGV Plus, and the latest addition, KGV EC that was just launched at iba.CONNECTING EXPERTS mid-March.
MULTIVAC is exhibiting solutions to pack bread, baked goods, fine pastries and snacks. In addition to two chamber machines, the exhibits also include a compact thermoform packaging machine and a tray sealer.