packaging automation

— 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…

— 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…

In this edition of Workplace Material Handling & Safety, author Michael Terry, Content Developer at Harpak-ULMA, examines how unnecessary manual product handling can quietly undermine safety, productivity, and profitability. Terry highlights the value of evaluating every product touch across the production line to identify bottlenecks and process gaps. Drawing on Harpak-ULMA automation expertise, he explains…

In this edition of Baking & Snack Magazine, author Dan Malovany explores how bakeries are overcoming packaging bottlenecks as production demands evolve. Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA, shares expert insights on flow wrapping, packaging flexibility, and automation strategies that help bakeries increase throughput without sacrificing product quality. Becker emphasizes adapting packaging…

In this edition of Meat + Poultry Magazine, author Michael Terry explores how rising demand is reshaping poultry processing and packaging strategies. Harpak-ULMA experts Carlo Bergonzi, Tray Seal Product Manager, and Mike Marchand, Sr. Product Manager, Multihead Weighing & Vertical Bagging, share insights on how flexible tray sealing, thermoforming, and vertical bagging technologies help processors…

In this edition of Baking & Snack Magazine, author Michelle Smith spotlights how packaging manufacturers are helping bakers and snack makers automate for speed, efficiency, and easier sanitation. Josh Becker, Harpak-ULMA’s Bakery & Confection Segment Manager, emphasizes that labor shortages are driving demand for packaging lines that maintain high performance with minimal staffing. He also…

In this edition of Food Engineering Magazine, Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, shares his expert guidance on designing efficient, scalable packaging lines. Becker emphasizes the importance of understanding product characteristics, throughput, and packaging flow when planning new or automated systems. His insights highlight how detailed product data, proper equipment selection,…

In this edition of IBIE’s Answer Stage, Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, shares his expertise on building scalable, efficient snack bar packaging operations. Drawing from 28 years in food manufacturing, Becker outlines key strategies for startups and growing brands to optimize process control, equipment selection, and automation integration. His insights…

In this edition of Packaging Technology Today, Josh Becker, Bakery & Confection Segment Manager at Harpak-ULMA, shares expert insight on when owning your own automated packaging equipment makes financial and operational sense. Becker explains how investing in scalable automation helps snack bar producers cut costs, boost efficiency, and gain full control over quality and production.

Traditional clamshells are bulky, fragile, and labor-intensive — often compromising shelf life and product quality. In this feature from Commercial Baking, Harpak-ULMA highlights how G. Mondini tray sealing technology delivers a cleaner, more efficient alternative that enhances sustainability, extends freshness, and protects profit margins through automation-driven precision.