Kwik Lok debuts new Enviro-Lok closure, bag closing equipment
At IBIE, the packaging specialist will unveil two new developments: the Enviro-Lok PE, which joins the sustainable closure family of products, and the 872 Plus, a new bag closing machine.
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The images speak for themselves
Ensuring the utmost product safety is not only cost-saving, but also good business, as it’s a certain way to ensure a delicate and vital resource: a brand’s reputation.
Eric Hill: “Skate where the hockey puck is going!”
Eric Hill took on the CEO role of Kwik Lok Corporation in November 2024. Blair Chastain has been the Chief Revenue Officer since February 2023. Together, the new leadership team at Kwik Lok talks packaging and packaging waste regulation, European and global market strategies, and the company’s advances in supporting bakeries to navigate changes in these areas.
Under pressure: key challenges in a changing industry
Rising demand unlocks new perspectives: the market for cookies and crackers is transforming. A look at the seven central challenges facing the industry – and how manufacturers can successfully leverage these to their advantage.
A five-star event: Starline 5 launches
After five years of top-secret R&D, RONDO launched its newest project, the Starline 5 dough make-up line, with a great audience for a five-star event, in its hometown of Burgdorf, Switzerland.
RONDO launches Starline 5
In an event organized in Burgdorf, RONDO launched the Starline 5, a new generation of high-performance dough processing lines. The ‘Starline’ series stands for maximum rated power, simple operation and a wide variety of products.
The total package
Selecting a packaging concept for baked products is a task with an extensive checklist. Functionality, safety and design are only the tip of the iceberg. Although not immediately visible to consumers, packaging choices are important. Adding sustainability to the list of criteria makes the challenge even more complex.
iba ’25: FRITSCH and MULTIVAC highlight pastry production
At iba, FRITSCH will highlight a new compact pastry line designed for mid-sized bakeries, with a hygienic design, which will also feature the MULTIVAC Cooling@Packing System.
A tight, steel belt on energy spending
Spending energy with the utmost caution is not a present-day, circumstantial trend. Energy savings and sustainability improvements start in the oven.
Follow the blue, plastic road!
Plastic conveyor belts bring unique characteristics to the table – they are light, hygienic and easy to fix. In bakeries, plastic belt systems can be configured for several operations.
Gulfood Manufacturing: IPCO highlights conveying solutions
IPCO will highlight opportunities for greater baking, cooling and conveying productivity at Gulfood Manufacturing. The Swedish company has a local sales and service network for the Middle East markets.
südback: inspiration for next year and beyond takes center stage
The 30th edition of südback lines up the best and latest solutions for bakery, confectionery, coffee, chocolate, logistics, training and more. International exhibitors are bringing the latest developments for the baking and confectionery industries to südback; several competitions will crown this year’s excellence in craftsmanship and innovation, and a full agenda of forums will be hosted for knowledge sharing.
