Intralox introduced the launch of its new and improved website at www.intralox.com. Designed to maximize functionality and simplify navigation in an attractive design, the new website is spacious, highly organised, and complete with an abundance of photos, videos, and information about Intralox cost-saving solutions for manufacturers. Supporting customers worldwide, the website is currently available in nine languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese and Japanese, and will include additional languages in the near future. Created on a new technology platform, Intralox's new website enables prompt creation and revision of content, providing customers continuous access to up-to-the-minute information.

Innovia Films' biodegradable and compostable flexible material, NatureFlex(TM) has been chosen as part of the packaging for a new range of all natural, organic dog biscuits produced in the USA. Based in Stockton Springs, Maine, Barkwheats(TM) Dog Biscuits was founded in November 2007 by Chris Roberts. He decided to make not only tasty hand crafted organic treats for dogs, but ones which used locally sourced ingredients, offered a solution to the waste stream created by purchasing those treats and was also suitable for humans to consume. NatureFlex(TM) was an obvious choice for the packaging as the film begins life as a natural product - wood and breaks down in a home compost bin (or industrial compost environment) within a matter of weeks - yet also offers advantages for packing and converting such as inherent deadfold and anti-static properties, high gloss and transparency, resistance to grease and oil, good barrier to gases and aromas and a wide heat-seal range.

Representatives from Intralox, will present proven, cost-effective spiral belting solutions in Booth 23091 at Process Expo International 2008, November 9 - 13, in Chicago, IL. Intralox Spiral team members are among the most knowledgeable in the business, providing customers with solutions to increase efficiency and reduce total cost of spiral ownership. Food processors around the world save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually with Intralox's revolutionary line of Spiralox(R) belting for cooling, freezing, proofing, or other applications. Versatile and reliable, Spiralox belting is available in a variety of turning radiuses, including 1.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced the new Thermo Scientific APEX 300 metal detectors, offering high sensitivity in a small, easy to install package. These new APEX models are also available in complete drop through (D) and pipeline (P) systems, making integration into a production line easy and fast. Specifically designed for food and beverage applications, the APEX 300 is ideal for bulk flow and piped products. Due to its small size, the APEX 300 is also offered in combination with the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh checkweigher, creating a state-of-the-art integrated weighing and contaminant detection system.

Innovia Films' biodegradable, compostable and flexible packaging material, NatureFlex™ is an integral part of a packaging first for an Australian gingerbread biscuit producer. Based in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Gingerbread Folk is the brainchild of former architect, turned biscuit-maker, Karen Sharman and her husband, Dominic Mason. Two years ago they decided to make their gingerbread business as sustainable as possible from the sourcing of the ingredients through to the packaging. The NatureFlex™ pack used for the Gingerbread Folk range of biscuits is the first of its kind in Australia to be certified compostable and carries the 'seedling' logo to confirm this.

Labthink is devoted into the research concerning packaging testing technology and the development of laboratory, which includes its world known high polymer permeation laboratory. Labthink provides a wide variety of testing instruments, services and consultation for industries of flexible packaging, printing, adhesive and automotive nonmetal. Having served more than three thousand customers worldwide, we Labthink enjoy excellent reputation for our research capability, lab facilities, leading manufacture expertise, core technology, and optimum solutions in the field of flexible packaging testing.

Along with the development of Labthink and increasing requirement from more regions in the world, currently, we tend to develop new long-term relationship agents, which could guarantee our products have professional after service and good for Labthink brand establishment. On the other hand, we will also supply strong support to help our agent find target market and supply them with professional industry schemes.

It is applicable in the slipping coefficient of friction tests for the paper, plastic film and foil. It can be used to adjust the slip properties and the running speed of the packing machine according to the application requirement of the products. Characteristics include Comply with various international standards Various standard testing methods are optional Precise angle measurement, high in accuracy Wide testing range and application area Full automatic tests, free from manual operation Flexible motor system, stable running Motor of continuously variable speed transmission, easy to realize the standard and non-standard tests Micro computer processes the testing data, micro- printer prints out the result LCD display, all procedure, data and parameters are clear.

TOY-C1 flm and package oxygen permeability tester is designed and manufactured according to ASTM F1307 , ASTM D 3985 , ASTM F 1927, JIS K 7126 , ISO15105-2, and so on, it is applicable in oxygen permeability test of plastic films and finished packages (such as plastic bottles and plastic pouches) in air or in 100% oxygen. Characteristics include: Equal pressure principle which is more like actual production High resolution, accurate test data Two test models such as package and film, and easy to change Professional software, perspicuous test course Test data is stored forever, easy to search and compare.

Film impact tester is applicable in the impact resistance test of plastic films, foils, laminated films, aluminum foils and etc. it is a necessary testing instrument for foodstuff, pharmaceutical, cosmetic packaging corporation, research center, institute and etc.

Characteristics include:

• Electronic design, micro computer controls, calculates results automatically
• Original and considerate design, safe operation
• Automatic testing, good repeatability, and little human intervention
• Testing data collected at a high speed, accurate and reliable . Pneumatic clamping evenly, and pneumatic releasing, results is more accurate
• Large LCD displays, testing process, data and parameters clear at a glance
• Assistant system of horizontal adjustment by computer. Microcomputer works out the statistic data, micro-printer prints out the report
• Rang can be adjusted, easy to operate, improving test accuracy. Standard RS232, communicated with PC
• Friend human-equipment interface, easy to operate and communicate
• Optional software realizes the data analyses, processes and printing

PackSys Global (PSG) today announced that it has been selected by Alltub to supply several high-speed lines for the manufacture of collapsible aluminium tubes. The lines will be installed at the newly acquired Alltub Mexico (former Santa Clara), further extending its position as the global market leader. PSG will manufacture and deliver the lines to Alltub over a multi-year period beginning in early 2009. The lines, which incorporate PSG's newest developments as well as the latest microprocessor technology, are designed to further enhance Alltub's cost position. Rajiv Santwan, president of PSG, commented: "We are pleased that after intensively reviewing all options that Alltub selected our technology.

Brands have been built up through investment in research, design and quality, furthermore in creating and maintaining consumer satisfaction and loyalty - which is at the heart of the success of manufacturers of branded goods. Trust in the quality and safety of brands is fundamental to consumer loyalty. Counterfeiting erodes consumer trust in brands, What was in the past only a problem for designer goods and the technical industry became now also a problem for agro chemical products. Farmers believing to have bought a genuine pesticide, when in fact it was a fake, blame their suppliers or the producers of the genuine product, when it fails.

UPM Raflatac has taken its market leading mid-gloss paper, Raflacoat, and made it even better. The result of this continuous product development is Raflacoat Plus.

Available throughout Europe, this new machine-coated 80g mid-gloss paper is stronger and more rigid, meaning less downtime, less waste and faster conversion speeds. The new, even printing surface contributes to a precise and consistent print quality.

Raflacoat Plus is suitable for all conventional printing methods. With its increased opacity and higher degree of print contrast, Raflacoat Plus provides brighter colours and better printing definition, thus enabling better-looking labels and even more complex designs.

Updated product codes and more technical information on Raflacoat Plus is available on UPM Raflatac's website or the nearest UPM Raflatac sales office. Pictures are available on request from UPM Raflatac Communications.

KRELUS-MINI - full area modular infrared-heaters - uniform setting - edge zone setting - individual setting.

BlastBag's innovative waste containment bag sealed by PMG's Vertrod sealer helps to protect the environment. With a strong focus on developing a product that protects the environment, BlastBag turned to PAC Machinery Group's Vertrod for a powerful heat sealing machine that would aid in the creation of their polyethelene bags. Vertrod's 96in sealer has helped to get the innovative company BlastBag of LaPorte, Texas, off and running. BlastBag, creates polyethelene containment devices that fit on the heads of heat exchangers to contain wastewater. Lee Wallace, vice president of operations for BlastBag, who has worked in the chemical industry for over 20 years, says that he chose the Vertrod machine to perform the heavy-duty sealing needed to create the bags for BlastBag.

Electrolytic detection water vapor permeability tester is applicable to water vapor permeability test of packaging materials such as plastic films, laminated films, etc, and many kinds of barrier packaging materials in pharmaceutical industry. By measuring the water vapor transmission rate, technical index of products (packaging materials e.g.) can be controlled and adjusted, in order to meet different demands in product application. Characteristics Electrolytic principle, high precision and automatic testing Highly sensitive system, accurate and reliable test data Three independent test chambers respective test data Non-stop test,with the highest test efficiency Users can select the test mode from several options Controllable humidity and temperature, easy to realize several test environment,and no strict requirement to lab environment Novel and unique method of sample clamping, convenient and reliable Large LCD screen display, test data clear at a glance Made of high-quality and world-famous parts, stable and reliable performance Human-equipment interaction, easy to operate RS-232 standard port...

Nordic Dispenser is a branch of GLT-Laserstans, producing tape dispensers of many different sizes and formats. We have a large assortment of hand dispensers, bag sealing dispensers, bench dispensers, dispensers for double-sided tape and some special dispensers. Our dispensers are mainly made of plate, steel and aluminum. Details like handles and tape wheels are made of plastic, which produce durable and reliable dispensers. NORDIC HAND DISPENSER MODELS Hand dispensers - available in five different basic models for tape widths between 25mm and 100mm Bag sealing dispensers - available in three different basic models for tape widths between 12mm and 19mm Bench / table dispensers - available in five different basic models for tape widths between 25mm and 100mm Dispensers for double-faced tape - available in five different basic models for tape widths between 25mm and 50mm Special dispensers - label dispensers 50mm ‐ to 150mm and label protection dispenser 50mm NORDIC DISPENSER SPARE PARTS Since quality is one of our main goals, we want our products to have a long life and high quality; therefore our dispensers...

Ilapak is one of the most experienced and fastest growing manufacturers of industrial wrapping machinery for primary packaging. We provide the full range of products and dedicated services that our customers need to achieve success in their markets. Our proven know-how is expertly applied to our range of reliable, flexible and innovative packaging machinery, designed and manufactured with your needs in mind. We cater for a large variety of food industries, including: Bakery Biscuits and cookies Cheese Chocolate and confectionery Coffee, sugar, tea Dry pet food Fish and sea food Granules and powder Liquids and pastes Meat and poultry Medical devices Pasta Pizza and tortillas Savoury snacks We also cater for non-food related products, including: Cards Medical devices Household cleaning products Personal products Wet wipes Thanks to our long experience in supplying successful flexible packaging machinery for food and non-food industries, our team of specialists apply their expertise...

PackSys Global (PSG) supplies superior packaging process technology to the global market. Specialising in laminate and cosmetic tube lines and metal cap lines, PackSys Global companies also provide equipment for the manufacture of aerosol cans and other impact extruded aluminium packages, closures and other caps. LTR SEAMING PROCESS SYSTEM PackSys' LTR seaming process system incorporates a side seaming machine that enables the production of cosmetic tube with almost invisible side seams. The LTR sideseamer features our patented butt weld Inviseam® technology, which was designed to meet the need for near flawless tube sleeves within a demanding cosmetic tube market.

The Ugo Foods Group consists of Del Ugo producing fresh pasta products and also the Oriental Noodle Company that produces fresh noodle products. The company was the first in the UK to offer fresh pasta products, since its introduction of the product in 1929, and has also offered organic fresh pasta to the market since 1967. "All of the products are supplied in chilled format in modified atmosphere packaging and do not use any artificial preservatives." Ugo pasta products include a range of shapes and sizes and the company will also produce custom fresh pasta shapes if required.

Wyke Farms is one of the largest independent cheese producers and milk processors in the UK. The company was founded on the basis of their original farmhouse cheddar recipe in 1902. After over 100 years of cheese making the company now sells over 14,000t of cheese every year. "The Wyke Farms cheddar brand is one of the fastest growing in the UK and is available in 25,000 stores across the country." The Wyke Farms cheddar brand is one of the fastest growing in the UK with a rate of 50% year on year and is available in 25,000 stores across the country. The company produces a full range of cheese as well as butter; the products range from mild to extra-mature cheddar and also half fat and very low fat cheese.

AJ and RG Barber is a small farmhouse cheese producer based in Somerset in the UK, milking a herd of 1,700 cows. The Barber family have been farmers and cheese producers in the area since the 1800s and now produce a specialist range of cheeses including West Country Farmhouse Cheddar, Red Leicester, Double Gloucester, Wensleydale, White Cheshire, Lancashire, and Caerphilly. "Barbers now mainly specialises in the production of block cheeses from 2.5g to 5kg and 20kg." The company is also a supplier of the popular continental cheeses Gouda and Edam, and the UK specialist cheese Stilton.