“Packed with Inspiration” – GEA’s Theme for interpack 2017
“Packed with Inspiration” is the theme for the GEA stand at interpack, where it will present systems for packaging of food, confectionery, baked goods and more.
New developments by GEA will include an entry-level thermoformer model and an ultra-hygienic vertical bagger system, as well as a coating and wrapping line designed to revive the lollipop market. One highlight at the fair will be a non-destructive quality control system for modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) –GEA’s solution to prevent food waste.
One of the headliners is a new thermoformer configuration developed as a basic machine with restricted functionality. The entry-level GEA DeltaPak provides access for smaller-scale packaging operations to the GEA PowerPak platform. It is part of the recently re-defined GEA PowerPak range, which makes specifying a thermoformer for a particular application much easier and more cost-effective by omitting functions that are not required.
Moving up to Large-scale Operations
The PowerPak presentation will also feature an integrated slicing/packaging line for larger-scale operations. The line includes an OptiScan, a pre-scanning system to minimize give-away and increase the yield of sliced portions, a DualSlicer 1200 among others. For vertical bagging users, there will be two continuous-operation SmartPackers, a CX250 with a multi-head weigher, and a CX400 that meets the highest hygiene standards.
New Line for Lollipops
GEA recently launched its Aquarius BunchWrapper: a fully automatic line that forms, cools, coats, and wraps lollipops, a world first, says GEA. The company has now equipped the Aquarius BunchWrapper wrapping machine with labelers for inserting labels inside the wrapper film or directly on the stick. This enables manufacturers to set off their products from their competition by adding information such as barcodes or promotional information such as logos and campaigns.
The world’s leading trade fair for the processing and packaging industry – interpack – will take place May 4-10, in Düsseldorf, Germany.