Dettingen/Erms, Den 22.03.1995

PRESS RELEASE

Hugo Beck and mopack showcase end-to-end film packaging solutions at FachPack 2016

Dettingen/Erms, 9 August 2016 – Hugo Beck, a leading manufacturer of flowpack, film packaging, and post-print processing systems will team up with mopack and at this year's FachPack trade fair. As a leading supplier of polyolefin, polyethylene and polypropylene packaging film and shrink film, mopack complements Hugo Beck's range of horizontal film packaging solutions perfectly. Visitors can explore applications for various mopack films and Hugo Beck packaging machines first-hand on Stand 307 in Hall 4A. Hugo Beck is also represented in the 'Packaging in Medical Technology and Pharmacy' theme park on Stand 360 in Hall 9.

Flowpack seal-tight packaging

The flowpack X-e is the entry-level model of Hugo Beck's film packaging machines for flowpack applications in many sectors, including the food and confectionery industry. It offers all the features of larger machines, such as a rotary transverse sealing unit, a servo axis control system, and an adjustable forming shoulder for a high degree of flexibility. Its typical fin seals produce exceptionally airtight packs suitable for modified atmosphere applications and enhancing presentation at the point of sale. The spectrum of films that can be used ranges from hot or cold-sealable across metallic or paper coated films through to laminated films. Flowpacking using biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film from mopack will be demonstrated at FachPack .

The flowpack machine line's X-D version is designed especially for use in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors, where Hugo Beck specialises mainly in customised solutions. Fully hermetic packaging seams, full traceability, and reproducibility from the first product packaging are guaranteed. Examples of packaged items are infusion tubes, drug and alcohol tests, plaster, diagnostic equipment, etc. Stringent cleanroom requirements are easily maintained when petri dishes are seal-tight packaged. Visitors to the 'Packaging in Medical Technology and Pharmacy' theme park in Hall 9 are invited to obtain further information from Hugo Beck at the venue.

Caption: Hugo Beck's flowpack X-D packaging machine for seal-tight packaging

Bagged and shrink-wrapped packaging

Using mopack's polyethylene and polyolefin films, Hugo Beck and mopack are also presenting bagging and shrink packaging applications for many different areas. Hard or soft materials, bulky or compact designs: the film packaging solutions of each partner allow for the reliable, high-quality packaging of countless products. By way of example, FachPack visitors will be able to see the entry-level flexo X – a true all-rounder when it comes to tubular bag machines – and Hugo Beck's servo X side sealer combined with a four-axial parallel robot and shrink tunnel. The company showcased its high-speed robot technology for various automation options in a live demonstration for the first time at the drupa 2016 trade fair.

Centre of Excellence for Film Packaging

After many years of working together, Hugo Beck and mopack established the Centre of Excellence for Film Packaging in 2015. The packaging process in its entirety is the focus of the co-operation between the two companies, enabling customers to further benefit from single source solutions. Hugo Beck machines have been fine-tuned for mopack films to the greatest extent possible – as will be demonstrated at FachPack.

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About Hugo Beck:

Hugo Beck is one of the world's leading manufacturers of horizontal flowpack, film packaging, and post-print processing systems in the 3,000 to 18,000 cycle-per-hour performance range. Versatile peripheral devices such as feeders are available for every system. Besides series machines, Hugo Beck also offers a wide range of custom-made solutions. Cutting-edge manufacturing processes used in-house make it possible to respond flexibly to virtually any requirement the customer may have.

Hugo Beck machines are used successfully across the globe in various industries, including pharmaceuticals and medical technology, cosmetics, food, print and paper, textiles, glass, wood, etc.

Established in 1955 and based in Dettingen an der Erms (near Stuttgart), Hugo Beck now has the world's most comprehensive manufacturing program in the film packaging industry for flowpack, bagged and shrink-wrapped packaging. The focus is on greatest possible automation, flexibility and availability. Some 110 specialists develop and manufacture the innovative packaging solutions at the company's site. This family-owned business is now represented by a network of partners around the world.

About mopack

As a leading supplier in the area of film packaging, mopack GmbH has provided a select range of customised packaging solutions for more than 40 years. mopack's films can be found in virtually every sector (food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, textile, glass, wood, printing and paper, etc.).

Polyolefin shrink wrap, polyethylene films, polypropylene films or laminated films: mopack GmbH's staff work on new film developments and solution-driven ideas for their customers every day. mopack is a long-standing partner for Sealed Air Cryovac polyolefin shrink wrap in German-speaking countries and has provided a polyolefin shrink wrap programme developed in-house for almost ten years in the shape of the MO films (MO1, MO3, and MO5).

A permanent stock of more than 10,000 rolls of film in many different versions guarantees fast and punctual delivery.

Press contact:

Hugo Beck Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

Karoline Hornung

Marketing

Phone: +49 (0) 7123 7208-76

Fax:+49 (0) 7123 87268

Hugo Beck Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG Phone: +49 (0) 7123 7208-0

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