ULMA continues expansion of ULMAweCare sustainable solutions
TAUNTON, Mass., October 06, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced the 2023 North American availability of a new and innovative thermoforming solution that offers more sustainable packaging for fresh food products. The TFS 216 takes ULMA’s pursuit of sustainable packaging solutions a step further by offering a new model of thermoforming machine designed to package fresh products in vacuum skin packs on a flat cardboard base. The TFS 216 uses cardboard roll stock to produce the flat, non-thermoformed base of the packaging – eliminating the need for a plastic tray while generating zero cardboard waste. The cardboard base material can be printed on both sides with product or marketing information and is registered. The use of transport chains, a design common in most conventional thermoformers, requires that part of the original reel width be discarded as scrap. In contrast, the TFS 216 is equipped with an innovative bottom film traction system without chain, so the LeafSkin™ packaging produced retains all of the base material, regardless of its width. LeafSkin™ is one of ULMA’s most unique and sustainable packaging solutions, incorporating both an "easy open" corner to remove the lid, and a "recycling" corner to separate the different materials and make the recycling process easier.
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The ULMA TFS 216 delivers a more sustainable packaging solution by offering a thermoforming model designed to package fresh products in vacuum skin packs on a flat cardboard base. (Photo: Business Wire)
This TFS 216 is part of the ULMAweCare range of solutions, which target more sustainable packaging with a smaller environmental impact. Ken Forziati, Harpak-ULMA’s Thermoformer Product Manager, expects the TFS 216 to enjoy rapid market uptake once the product is available in early 2023. "It really delivers on two key customer concerns" notes Forziati, "First, it’s cost-effective. This approach saves up to 48% in base material costs compared to precut plastic trays. Given the lack of base cardboard scrap, it also saves up to 11% in scrap compared to other conventional thermoformers that employ chain transport systems. Second, it’s a big step forward in sustainability - reducing both plastic and food waste. The TFS 216 uses 100% recyclable cardboard, resulting in up to 80% less plastic compared to traditional skin packaging. It results in a longer shelf life, as well as in a smaller carbon footprint associated both with the transportation of packaging material, and waste management."
For more information about the TFS 216, please visit https://www.harpak-ulma.com/equipment/tfs-216/ or call 508-884-2500. Be sure to visit Harpak-ULMA at PackExpo 2022 in Chicago, on October 23-26, at booth #3448, for live smart, connected machine demonstrations.
Harpak-ULMA is the North American arm of ULMA, a $1B industry leader in complete packaging line solutions for Food, Medical, Bakery, and Industrial products. Harpak-ULMA provides smart, connected packaging systems utilizing Rockwell Automation’s controls and information platforms to deliver greater efficiency, uptime, and throughput, as well as better package quality and reduced waste. Well-designed, reliable solutions reduce customers’ total cost of ownership, help them overcome the challenges of an aging and evolving workforce, and improve control of maintenance expenses with competitive parts sourcing. In addition to offering ULMA primary packaging systems and comprehensive automation solutions, Harpak-ULMA is the exclusive North American distributor of G. Mondini tray sealers. Harpak-ULMA joined the Rockwell Automation Partner Network in 2018 as part of its initiative to build and deploy smart, connected packaging solutions.
Contact Mary Ahlfeld at maryahlfeld@harpak-ulma.com
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Mary Ahlfeld Harpak-ULMA 508-884-2500 maryahlfeld@harpak-ulma.com
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