The Swing Machine is said to be the world’s most versatile robotic cell, packing bags and other packages either standing up or laying down, into cases, crates and other secondary containers.

TimBar Packaging & Display’s New Oxford Division held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 3 to commemorate the start up of its new Bobst Martin Flexo Folder Gluer.

The 3100 Series Easy Pack system from Cobalt Packaging (www.cobaltpackaging.com) features two independent, portable, flexible machines, the 100 Series Case Former-Packer and the 300 Series Collator.

Schneider, S&R Machinery, a division of Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., and premier supplier of both random and uniform case sealers, exhibits its newest automatic random, water activated tape case sealer, the SR5000WAT.

The Royal Wine Corporation was seeking ways to increase its bottle packaging line speed to keep up with booming demand for its wines, spirits and liqueurs. The family-owned company moved from Europe to the United States in 1948 and is recognized as the unequivocal leader in the kosher wine and beverage industry. Royal’s portfolio includes nearly 60 brands, which hail from Italy, Israel, France, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Canada and the United States.

Charles Meyn, director of engineering at Constellation Brands, will represent the U.S. based wine company at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 (September 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center).

Ultrasonics Sealing Solutions provider, Herrmann Ultrasonics, in Bartlett, IL, has succeeded in the sealing of composite films for the chips and snack industry. This breakthrough is the result of the development of a new and proven ultrasonic tool design.

In an executive survey of 132 consumer packaging goods’ manufacturers and retailers, 88.6% expect their company’s sales in the warehouse club channel to increase in the next three years, according to a January 2013 report from market research company Deloitte LLP.

The AR-200 Series Robotic Case Packer from Premier Tech Systems is the solution for packing bags, bottles, cases, cans, bundles and more into boxes or any other rigid container. It can be standard or custom-designed for your precise needs.