Beverage Industry logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Beverage Industry logo
  • NEWS
    • R&D News
    • Supplier News
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Reader's Choice Poll
  • CATEGORIES
    • Alternative Drinks
    • Beer
    • Bottled Water
    • Cannabis Beverages
    • Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • Energy Drinks & Shots
    • Juice & Juice Drinks
    • Plant-Based Beverages
    • Sports Drinks
    • Tea and Coffee
    • Wine & Spirits
  • R&D
    • Beverage R&D Features
    • Ingredient Spotlight
  • PACKAGING
    • New Packages
    • Packaging Equipment
    • Packaging Material
  • OPERATIONS
    • Distribution
    • Plant Focus
  • TOP LISTS
    • Beer Market Report
    • Executive of the Year
    • State of the Beverage Industry
    • Top 100 Beverage Companies
    • Truck Report
    • Wholesaler of the Year
  • MEDIA
    • eBook
    • Podcast
    • Polls
    • Videos
    • Webinars
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Annual Manual
    • Contract Packaging Guide
    • Take a Tour
  • MORE
    • Classifieds
    • Channel Strategies
    • eNewsletters
    • Events
      • Membrane Technology Forum
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • Market Insights
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Store
    • White Papers
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archived Issues
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
Beverage News

Pack Expo breaks records

Suppliers highlight filling, secondary packaging trends

ProMach Filling Systems
November 11, 2019

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo hit a trifecta this year, breaking records for the number of exhibitors, total exhibit space and total attendees, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. By the show’s close on Sept. 25, preliminary numbers reveal that more than 2,000 exhibitors covering nearly 900,000 net square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center convened with more than 31,000 attendees; an 8 percent increase from the 2017 show.

The tradeshow featured a variety of exhibitors for the beverage market. The following are highlights of those suppliers:

READ MORE ABOUT

• Pack Expo

• Tradeshows

• Case wrappers

• Robotics

Agr International Inc., Butler, Pa., introduced Pilot Vision+, an in-the-blowmolder inspection system. Designed to work in conjunction with high-speed reheat stretch blowmolding equipment, the product also has a special focus on containers with high percentages of rPET. The Pilot Vision+ features a compact design of cameras and lighting components in addition to an operating speed as fast as 100,000 bottles an hour, the company says.

Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America introduced the new M-20iD/25 robot, a next-generation compact and versatile material handling robot. Its 25kg payload, unique design, and best-in-class ratings for payload, speed and repeatability offers customers a reliable and high-performance solution for packaging, load/unload, part handling, and assembly applications, the company says.

GEA, Düsseldorf, Germany, promoted its Visitron Filler ALL-IN-ONE filling system, which can disinfect, rinse, sterilize, fill, and close a wide range of different PET, glass bottle and can formats, it says. The ALL-IN-ONE multi-functional filler helps customers to reduce downtime and product losses and makes it easy for an operator to switch between different bottle and can formats in just 20-30 minutes without the use of tools, it adds.

Atlanta-based Graphic Packaging International promoted KeelClip, a paperboard alternative to plastic rings. A paper fastener, KeelClip is made from recyclable paper. The high-tech, automated design is capable of running at the high speeds and efficiency thanks to the KeelClip 1600 machinery system, the company says.

ProMach Filling Systems, Cincinnati, introduced its Proof Perfect filling systems for distilled spirits at the tradeshow. This new family of solutions includes best-in-class filling and capping technologies from Federal and Zalkin, with a variety of stand-alone fillers as well as filler-capper monoblocs and rinser-filler-capper tri-blocs, according to the company. Glenview, Ill.-based Signode Industrial Group, the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings Inc., announced that it now is Signode. Signode also unveiled a new shield-inspired logo and corporate message “We’ll Protect it From Here” to reaffirm its identity as a global partner in transit packaging solutions, it says. A new web presence at signode.com accompanies the new branding and updated messaging.

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Silgan Closures, a division of Silgan Holdings Inc., offers its ELC gable top caps for cartons of all formats and sizes from 28 to 35 mm. Silgan’s patented design flips the J-band from the closure and puts it onto the finish using segmented flights. Using segmented flights creates a flexible A-bead on the finish, eliminating broken bridges, the company says.

Sleeve Seal, Little Rock, Ark., showcased its augmented reality diagnostic tool at Pack Expo for the first time. The system uses Rockwell Automation’s diagnostic technology in the form of augmented reality. Alerts can be sent to a mobile phone or tablet to view an issue or fault in the equipment controls using an iPad or other smart device to determine the source of the issue, the company says.

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Universal Robots launched Service360, a new support offering that enhances performance through seamless collaboration. Service360 allows customers to mitigate risks and take control of unexpected expenses by eliminating unplanned service costs and reducing downtime and delays; as well as maximize cobot ROI through remote and onsite performance and programming checks, environment assessments and access to UR’s certified engineers, automation experts and 24/7 customer support portal, it says.

WestRock, Atlanta, highlighted its CanCollar, a durable, environmentally friendly paperboard-based multipack solution for cans. The wet-strength CarrierKote material is laminated to reinforce the pack against the moisture and rough handling in beer supply chains and use occasions.

The next event in the Pack Expo portfolio is Pack Expo East, which will take place March 3-5, 2020, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. BI

KEYWORDS: caps and closures case wrappers Pack Expo robotics tradeshows

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla shakes

    Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

    Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry...
    Ingredient Spotlight
    By: Chloe Alverson
  • Free Spirits Instant Bar Bundle

    Lifestyle trends drive growth for non-alcohol category

    As lifestyle trends continue to drive growth for the...
    Wine & Spirits
    By: Lauren Sabetta
  • Younger generation displays unique habits when it comes to beverage consumption

    Generation Z shakes things up in beverage

    Experts share that Gen Z is changing the standard on what...
    Beverage News
    By: Chloe Alverson
Subscribe For Free!
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Beverage Industry audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Beverage Industry or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Fourpeople toasting with cocktails made with low-sugar ingredients, celebrating healthier drink options.
    Sponsored byCargill

    What’s Hot in Sugar Reduction: Beverages

  • chocolate milk
    Sponsored byCargill

    Sweetening the Future for Dairy and Dairy-Alternative Beverages

  • woman pouring a drink
    Sponsored byFFP

    Building a Beverage System: Meeting Consumer Demand for Precision Wellness

Popular Stories

halfday sodas

Beverage-makers turn to fiber, prebiotics and more to support consumer needs

smoothie

Opportunities abound for relaxation, stress-relief beverages

Mountain Dew Mango Rush

Mountain Dew, Little Caesars launch Mountain Dew Mango Rush

Vote for your favorite new product

Have your say in what makes it to the top this month!
Vote for your favorite new product and help us celebrate excellence.


VOTE NOW!

Events

April 16, 2025

2025 State of the Industry Series: Alcoholic Beverages

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Retail Coffee Segment

What retail coffee segments will fare well into the next year?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Milk and Dairy Foods Nutrition, Processing and Healthy Aging

Milk and Dairy Foods Nutrition, Processing and Healthy Aging

See More Products

Related Articles

  • 3M Matic Random Case Sealer 7000r - Beverage Industry

    Pack Expo International breaks attendance records

    See More
  • Pack Expo logo

    PACK EXPO Las Vegas breaks attendance record

    See More
  • ABC M300T case erector

    Pack Expo Las Vegas breaks previous attendance record

    See More
×

Elevate your expertise in the beverage marketplace with unparalleled insights and connections.

Join thousands of beverage professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing