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Compact High-Output Horizontal Wrapper Delivers Exceptional Throughput TAUNTON, MASS. — Harpak-ULMA®, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announces the North American launch of ULMA’s groundbreaking FR 400 TWIN Flow Wrapper— promising to revolutionize high-volume automated packaging operations with its exceptional throughput and compact footprint. The unique space-saving design of the innovative high-output horizontal…

We are thrilled to announce that Harpak-ULMA Packaging has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Technology Excellence Award in the General Packaging and Processing category at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (September 11-13; Las Vegas Convention Center). This esteemed award, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, recognizes the cutting-edge innovations and…

First-of-a-kind tray sealing solution delivers more throughput in a smaller footprint with fewer staff TAUNTON, Mass. — Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announces a breakthrough in tray sealing technology – the Mondini Trave Sinfonia® offers unparalleled productivity and cost savings. This solution enables snack and meal producers to dramatically increase packaging…

State-of-the-art technology center expands service and support for the western U.S. TAUNTON, Mass. — Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art Customer Experience Center (CXC) in Costa Mesa, California. The new technology center expands Harpak-ULMA’s national support coverage by replicating its popular CXC based in Taunton,…

Completing coursework now earns participant professional Continuing Education Units TAUNTON, Mass.–Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced that its Harpak-ULMA Packaging Academy is now accredited by the International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). As a result, participants completing Academy coursework are eligible to receive professional Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Harpak-ULMA…

Patented vertical vacuum bagging solution automates manual-intensive bagging processes  TAUNTON, MA – Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, has announced the North American availability of ULMA’s Tight-Bag™ machines for poultry products. Tight-Bag technology combines vertical bagging with a revolutionary, patented air extraction process to automate vacuum bagging for many food products. The…

Simplified, flexible, and versatile EOL case packer is easily configured with an intuitive HMI for both Totes and Boxes TAUNTON, MA – Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced the North American availability of its Gravity Case Packer, an end-of-line automation solution. The Gravity Case Packer may be used with a variety…

After designing a new animal tranquilizer dart that is free from the problems with those already on the market, this deer farmer then revisited the secondary issue with existing darts: a poor user-experience with packaging. Kevin Grace is a long-time deer farmer/rancher at the Whitetail Sales & Services deer farm in Eldon, Mo. He found…

ULMA continues expansion of ULMAweCare sustainable solutions TAUNTON, MA – 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…

Unique, fully automatic tray sealing system offers small-to-medium-sized food producers new options TAUNTON, MA – Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, has announced the commercial availability of Cigno (pronounced Cheenyo), a fully automatic, easy-to-use compact tray sealer that increases productivity in small-to-medium-sized food operations. Cigno is designed for simplicity: streamlined installation, low…