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PACKAGING One-Stop Shop The latest in packaging technology will be on display at IBIE as bakers shop to make their production lines more efficient and streamlined. by Charlotte Atchley, Baking & Snack B Bakers at IBIE 2016 will be on the prowl for the latest and greatest in equipment. "Automation will always be a big part of any show because that's what people come to see: what they can do to reduce labor to make their lines more efficient," said Dennis Gunnell, vice-president, sales and marketing, Formost Fuji. The packaging department, with all its diversity and changeovers, is no exception. Bakers will walk the tradeshow floor, keeping their eyes peeled for ways to speed up, clean up and diversify their packaging lines. "As bakeries are upgraded and new bakeries are built, the production rates continue to increase," said Clay Miller, sales engineer, Burford Corp. "We continue to be challenged to run at higher speeds with our servo tyers and our tape closure systems. We are continually working on ways to increase speed while maintaining quality." Burford is currently working on a system that will move the servo tyer at a controlled speed while maintaining production rates. This will minimize bag and product damage while keeping the package properly aligned for printing downstream. Information on this system will be available at IBIE. Understanding the importance of speed in packaging, TNA has improved its Robag series of verti- cal form/fill/seal packaging machines with its Robag Auto-Splice. This technology automatically splices film during the packaging process, fully completing a cycle in less than 15 seconds. By combining the splicer with TNA's high-speed bagger, the Robag FX 3ci, the company now offers a streamlined turnkey solution for vertical packaging that improves output and overall line efficiency. Streamlined production is always an improvement bakers are on the lookout for, and no section of the bakery could be in more need of streamlining than packaging. "In the past, the majority of bakers bought individual components for their packaging line from different suppliers, looking for the specialist in each area," said Mark Lozano, sales manager, North America, TNA. "However, product managers are now increasingly looking for a partnership with a single-source supplier and are specifying total systems. These turnkey systems significantly simplify machine integration and offer [bakers] increased control over the operations within their plant, allowing them to optimize processes, limit costs and reduce time to market." Speed continues to dominate innovation in packaging as bakers try to wrap things up faster than ever. Burford Corp. IBIE interactions During IBIE, companies mentioned in this article can be found at the following show floor locations: Burford Corp., No. 3507 Bedford Industries, Inc., No. 3117 Formost Fuji Corp., No. 6907 Kwik Lok Corp., No. 9119 IBIE 2016 / PreShow Guide / 81

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of IBIE - 2016 Special Edition & Show Preview

IBIE - 2016 Special Edition & Show Preview
Table of Contents
IBIE PERSPECTIVE - Challenges Amid Attractive Conditions
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY - Well Positioned for Growth
Fuel for the future
PARADE OF PROGRESS - Bakers and exhibitors say they go to IBIE because …It's About the Future
EQUIPMENT TRENDS SURVEY - Good Vibrations
IBIE TECH - Must-have Mobile
ENGINEERING ROUNDTABLE - Putting it on Automatic
ABA PERSPECTIVE - Election 2016: The Stretch Run
Getting the Message Out
‘Premiumization’ opportunities abound
B&CMA, ABA - Pathway to the Future
Cookie-cracker education at IBIE
FSMA & THE BAKERY - Proof of Validation
SANITATION & SAFETY - Signs of the Times
How to collaborate, a PMMI protocol
PACKAGING - One-stop Shop
COLD STORAGE LOGISTICS - Securing Smooth Sailing
INGREDIENT CHOICES - The Big Questions
Go ahead, eat, it’s safe
TAX RELIEF - Go Ahead, Spend
SOCIAL MEDIA - Plugged into Consumers
INGREDIENT TRENDS - Favorable Forecast
INGREDIENT TRENDS: FATS & OILS - Deadline: 2018
WORKFORCE GAP - A New Paradigm
BREAD TRENDS - I Love Bread
bake - Special Edition
Retail Perspective - Road to Recovery
Retail Perspective: Equipment - Innovations Abound
Retail Perspective: Cake - Standing out from the crowd
Retail Perspective: Education - School in session
A World of Opportunity
INTERNATIONAL INSIGHT: BAKED FOODS - Global Growth: It's Not Easy
ALL-AMERICAN TAILGATE - Kickoff IBIE 2016
VEGAS GUIDE - Something for everyone
Off the beaten path
Ad Index

IBIE - 2016 Special Edition & Show Preview