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Packaging machine provides flexibility and automation

Sept. 25, 2019

The future-proof modular system offers increased functional efficiency.

Packaging machine provides flexibility and automation

GEA (gea.com) launched the redesigned SmartPacker TwinTube high-speed packaging machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. A continuous motion vertical machine, it operates with two parallel forming tubes, achieving combined speeds of up to 500 bags, weighing 10 to 18 g each, per min. The machine also allows a different film reel to be run for each tube, so small-sized, food products, such as candy, nuts, dried fruits and other on-the-go products, can be filled simultaneously in pillow bags of different widths or designs.

See the GEA SmartPacker TwinTube packaging machine at Booth LS-5905.

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Editor-in-Chief Joyce Fassl is a well-known and respected journalist in the food and beverage field, where she has spent most of her 30+ year career. Before joining ProFood World in 2016 as Editor in Chief, she was Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine for more than a decade. Joyce was also instrumental in the success of the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference. Her expertise is in creating dynamic print and online content, building top-notch editorial teams, curating conference programs and hosting live events. Joyce holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State University.