Packaging & Processing Technology

J.L. Clark leader has creative heart

Phil Baerenwald’s undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering may sound almost boring at first, but his jobs in the toy industry and now in the candy business have been anything but. Baerenwald, president of J.L. Clark, is a creative guy at heart who got his start in research and development. “I’ve always been in the new products area — creating things from nothing,” he says. “There’s a lot of creative people out there and I really enjoy working with them.”

Powerful Packaging from J.L. Clark

J.L. Clark is a leading supplier of specialty packaging to the confectionery markets. “Material indifference” in metal, plastic, or combinations of both is a J.L. Clark capability that delivers the most innovative and contemporary packaging solutions to help build some of the industry’s most popular brands of candy, chocolate, mints and gums through intriguing, irresistible consumer appeal.

	Making the case for metal Sustainable, Collectible, Delectable! Signature Brands sales are ‘poppin’ with quick turn-around on promotional metal containers from J.L. Clark.

Bullseye! Faster packaging development key to hitting consumers on the go Consumers don’t stand still, and whoever brings new product to market fastest often wins market share. Here’s how specialty packaging leader J.L. Clark keeps pace with new packaging R&D technology tools.

	Chocotech Chocotech, part of the Sollich Group of companies, will have at its booth the Candy Division’s complete production program, which includes equipment for manufacturing jellies, fondants, chewies, caramels, fudge, croquants and hard candies as well as barline kitchens and units designed to produce aerated masses.

	NID At Interpack 2011, NID will proudly launch its new generation of high-speed mogul lines and depositing pumps. With more than 600 moguls sold worldwide over the last 53 years, NID’s traditional reliability and performance is well known in the confectionery industry.

	Retro and Relevant Twist-wrapping remains a smart approach to protecting candy from moisture, light and various other contaminants while remaining elegant and easy-to-use.

	Heart’s in the Right Place Research and development has been the cornerstone for Sollich, which supplies the industry with a broad range of confectionery processing equipment. The third generation not only embraces the legacy, but looks to enhance it.

	Advanced Technology Ensures High-quality Jelly, Marshmallow Items As consumers and retail customers continue to raise the bar on quality, manufacturers of confectionery items must follow suit.

	Resolving Production, Footprint Challenges Two case histories provide examples of how robotic technology addressed manufacturers’ need for more output while accommodating gentle handling and space limitations.

NSF and ASN announce Smart Choices food package-labeling program

NSF International and the American Society for Nutrition have announced their joint roles in administering a new nutritional front-of-package labeling initiative called the Smart Choices Program, which will provide manufacturers and retailers with a reliable front-of-pack icon and calorie information to help consumers recognize smarter food and beverage products.

Bosch Packaging Technology renames subsidiaries Stuggart, Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, has changed the name of several of its subsidiaries.

Duyvis Wiener’s Taste-Changer reduces conching time by 75% Dutch-based Duyvis Wiener has developed a machine that combines the characteristics of a sheer stress device with that of a very efficient film evaporator.

Delkor Systems joins Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program Circle Pines, Minn.-based Delkor Systems, a manufacturer of automated end-of-line packaging systems, has qualified as a Machine Builder partner in the Rockwell Automation ParterNetwork program. This partnership will result in packaging machines with increased operational flexibility and lower cost of ownership.

Bosch Packaging Technology renames subsidiaries Stuggart, Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, has changed the name of several of its subsidiaries.

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