The customized solution from Fortress Technology, named “The Heracles,” checks for metal contaminants and verifies the weight of sugar sacks from 55 lbs. up to 110 lbs. 

With the physical interpack trade show being postponed to 2021, Bühler is offering a “virtual interpack” featuring digital showrooms, chats and webinars to present its latest technologies and solutions.

Show organizers are postponing interpack from May 2020 to Feb. 25-March 3, 2021.

The show is still proceeding as planned, according to event organizers, who also said “Messe Düsseldorf is closely monitoring current developments and is in direct contact with the health authorities.”

To meet the needs of regional manufacturers, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is bringing PACK EXPO East to the City of Brotherly Love.

There’s a reason why tension over climate change, plastic use and other environmental concerns have swelled, the Hartman Group says in a new report. These crises are no longer distant concepts — they’re urgent problems, and consumers want solutions.