Resources

Your new packaging machine has just been installed. Your team received hands-on training and guidance from the experienced technician who set up your machine. Where does that knowledge go when you experience operator turnover? Do you have the right resources to train new staff effectively without a technician on site? In this webinar, Harpak-ULMA’s Technical…

It is tortilla vs. bread for sandwich supremacy and tortillas are winning. Consumers are leaving loaves on shelves and opting for choices with better, bolder flavors, more taste, and healthier ingredients. But how did tortillas rise to such fame to challenge King Bread as the new member of the tabletop triumvirate alongside milk and eggs?…

Tortillas are changing. Traditionally, flour and corn were kings in almost all tortilla production. But today’s consumers are seeing unlimited possibilities in ingredients like cauliflower, almond, and quinoa flour. Modern tortillas have not only become a laboratory for diet-friendly, culinary experimentation but also effective transporters of food, replacing bread at dining tables and incorporating fewer…

A new report commissioned by the industry association, Food and Beverage Ontario, details an exciting and innovative partnership between Harpak-ULMA and Maple Leaf Foods, the largest producer of prepared poultry and meats in Canada. The case study (on pages 31-35 of the report) explores the initiative — which builds on Harpak-ULMA’s existing partnerships with Rockwell…

New Study by Food and Beverage Ontario Assesses the Use of Augmented Reality and Remote Monitoring Technologies PackExpo, Las Vegas, NV. September 27, 2021 — A new report commissioned by the industry association, Food and Beverage Ontario, details an exciting and innovative partnership between Harpak-ULMA and Maple Leaf Foods, the largest producer of prepared poultry…

When you’re purchasing a new packaging machine you probably have a clear strategy in place for how that machine is going to be used on your line, but do you know how that strategy will correlate to your parts and service needs in the future? The last thing you need when adopting a new piece of machinery is surprises that…

Making the decision to automate is a big step, and it can be difficult to know when you’re ready to make that investment. Join Automation Product Manager, John Weddleton, as he answers the question “How do I know if my line is ready for packaging automation?” He’ll cover topics like:  The benefits of automation  Labor cost and availability  And…

Join Alexander Ouellet, Innovation Engineer at Harpak-ULMA, and special guest, Grace Fong, AR Growth Lead at PTC, as they explore the exciting ways that augmented reality can help manufacturers with packaging today. AR gives your team the ability to visualize key data in 3D, which has several applications, including: Remote assistance User training Operational guidance…