A two-in-one biscuit packaging system by Bosch will be awarded a WorldStar 2016 packaging award at the ceremony in May.
The first of its kind, the system allows for fast changeovers between slug and pile packs on the same line. This ensures optimal product flow and combines high output with careful handling of all kinds and shapes of biscuits. It also enables manufacturers to change pack sizes in a minimum of time.
No machine parts are required to be changed for the purposes of switching between pack formats. This kind of capability allows food manufacturers to introduce different formats and sales campaigns at short notice, addressing fast-changing consumer demands.
From product distribution through to primary and secondary packaging, it has been designed as a seamlessly integrated system for maximum overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
It takes up less floor space than the two separate machines previously required to produce both pack styles.
The WorldStar awards are presented annually by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and headed by an international jury. This year a total of 293 projects from 35 countries across 10 categories were evaluated.
The official award ceremony will take place in May 2016 during the International Packaging Conference in Budapest, Hungary.
Bosch Packaging Technology is represented in Australia by Nupac.
