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— Purpose-built hygienic design supports high-speed food packaging— TAUNTON, Mass.–Harpak-ULMA today introduces a family of robotic loading platforms that combine purpose-built hygienic construction with robot motion programmed directly in a Rockwell Automation PLC. Designed for applications including cheese, fresh meat and snacks, the platform brings robotic loading and packaging equipment into the same Logix programming…
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In this edition of Baking & Snack, author Dan Malovany examines the challenges of coordinating complex cookie packaging lines. Josh Becker, Bakery and Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explains how horizontal form-fill-seal systems require consistent product flow, alignment, and indexing, while vertical bagging systems introduce different space and feeding requirements. Becker emphasizes integrated vision…
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In this edition of Commercial Baking’s Innovation Minute, Josh Becker, Bakery Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, introduces a new robotic loading platform showcased at PACK EXPO Chicago 2026. Becker explains how integrated Allen-Bradley Rockwell controls coordinate robotic and conveyor motion without separate proprietary systems. His insights highlight configurable designs that accommodate diverse bakery products, packaging…
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In this edition of Workplace Material Handling & Safety, author Michael Terry, Content Developer at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, examines how unnecessary manual handling affects workplace safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. Drawing on Harpak-ULMA’s packaging automation expertise, Terry highlights how material flow optimization, robotic palletizing, and targeted automation reduce repetitive handling, ergonomic risks, and production bottlenecks. His…
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In this National Provisioner Special Packaging Report, author Sammy Bredar examines how interconnected packaging decisions affect meat and poultry processing efficiency, flexibility, and performance. Dan Feeney, Automation Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explains how robotics, vision inspection, and upstream weighing technologies improve product handling, package consistency, and quality control. He emphasizes recipe-driven controls, toolless changeovers,…
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In this sponsored report of Seafood Source, the shift toward value-added seafood highlights growing demand for convenient, retail-ready packaging. Carlo Bergonzi, G. Mondini Tray Seal Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explains how tray sealing, Paper to Skin technology, and automation support seafood freshness, shelf life, and sustainability. His expertise emphasizes reducing packaging materials, improving production…
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In this edition of Baking & Snack Magazine, author Dan Malovany explores how advancements in metal detection, X-ray inspection, and AI-powered vision systems are transforming food safety and quality control in bakery and snack production. Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, emphasizes how faster data analysis enables quicker responses to food…
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In this edition of Produce Business, author Steven Maxwell explores how packaging innovation is helping fresh-cut produce processors improve efficiency, freshness, and product quality. Carlo Bergonzi, G. Mondini Tray Seal Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, highlights the importance of automation, integrated line controls, and digital connectivity in high-speed produce packaging. Bergonzi explains how Harpak-ULMA’s Sinfonia…
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— Next-generation washdown vertical form-fill-seal platform combines 360° IP66 sanitation, lower electrical and compressed-air consumption, and intelligent operator assistance — Taunton, MA, June 30, 2026 — Harpak-ULMA today introduced the ULMA VTC 840 WD Washdown Vertical Packaging System, a next-generation vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) platform engineered to help food manufacturers reduce the hidden costs of hygienic…
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— Integrated packaging systems target flexibility, scalability, sanitation and efficiency across changing production demands — Taunton, MA, September 22, 2026 Harpak-ULMA will showcase a broad cross-section of packaging equipment and automation at PACK EXPO International 2026, October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Visitors can see live demonstrations in Booth S-2939 in the South Hall…
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— Purpose-built hygienic design supports high-speed food packaging— TAUNTON, Mass.–Harpak-ULMA today introduces a family of robotic loading platforms that combine purpose-built hygienic construction with robot motion programmed directly in a Rockwell Automation PLC. Designed for applications including cheese, fresh meat and snacks, the platform brings robotic loading and packaging equipment into the same Logix programming…
Read More
In this edition of Baking & Snack, author Dan Malovany examines the challenges of coordinating complex cookie packaging lines. Josh Becker, Bakery and Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explains how horizontal form-fill-seal systems require consistent product flow, alignment, and indexing, while vertical bagging systems introduce different space and feeding requirements. Becker emphasizes integrated vision…
Read More
In this edition of Commercial Baking’s Innovation Minute, Josh Becker, Bakery Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, introduces a new robotic loading platform showcased at PACK EXPO Chicago 2026. Becker explains how integrated Allen-Bradley Rockwell controls coordinate robotic and conveyor motion without separate proprietary systems. His insights highlight configurable designs that accommodate diverse bakery products, packaging…
Read More
In this edition of Workplace Material Handling & Safety, author Michael Terry, Content Developer at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, examines how unnecessary manual handling affects workplace safety, productivity, and operational efficiency. Drawing on Harpak-ULMA’s packaging automation expertise, Terry highlights how material flow optimization, robotic palletizing, and targeted automation reduce repetitive handling, ergonomic risks, and production bottlenecks. His…
Read More
In this National Provisioner Special Packaging Report, author Sammy Bredar examines how interconnected packaging decisions affect meat and poultry processing efficiency, flexibility, and performance. Dan Feeney, Automation Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explains how robotics, vision inspection, and upstream weighing technologies improve product handling, package consistency, and quality control. He emphasizes recipe-driven controls, toolless changeovers,…
Read More
In this sponsored report of Seafood Source, the shift toward value-added seafood highlights growing demand for convenient, retail-ready packaging. Carlo Bergonzi, G. Mondini Tray Seal Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explains how tray sealing, Paper to Skin technology, and automation support seafood freshness, shelf life, and sustainability. His expertise emphasizes reducing packaging materials, improving production…
Read More
In this edition of Baking & Snack Magazine, author Dan Malovany explores how advancements in metal detection, X-ray inspection, and AI-powered vision systems are transforming food safety and quality control in bakery and snack production. Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, emphasizes how faster data analysis enables quicker responses to food…
Read More
In this edition of Produce Business, author Steven Maxwell explores how packaging innovation is helping fresh-cut produce processors improve efficiency, freshness, and product quality. Carlo Bergonzi, G. Mondini Tray Seal Product Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, highlights the importance of automation, integrated line controls, and digital connectivity in high-speed produce packaging. Bergonzi explains how Harpak-ULMA’s Sinfonia…
Read More — Next-generation washdown vertical form-fill-seal platform combines 360° IP66 sanitation, lower electrical and compressed-air consumption, and intelligent operator assistance — Taunton, MA, June 30, 2026 — Harpak-ULMA today introduced the ULMA VTC 840 WD Washdown Vertical Packaging System, a next-generation vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) platform engineered to help food manufacturers reduce the hidden costs of hygienic…
Read More — Integrated packaging systems target flexibility, scalability, sanitation and efficiency across changing production demands — Taunton, MA, September 22, 2026 Harpak-ULMA will showcase a broad cross-section of packaging equipment and automation at PACK EXPO International 2026, October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Visitors can see live demonstrations in Booth S-2939 in the South Hall…
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