According to the 2020 PMMI report Trends and Drivers Impacting the Pet Food Industry, the main expectations Pet Food Consumer Packaging Good’s (CPG’s) have regarding their equipment and equipment suppliers, fall into the following categories:
- Faster speeds and more flexible equipment
- Food safety through improved sanitation design and greater use of automated screening equipment and process controls
- Efficient floor space utilisation resulting from more compact equipment designs
- Equipment standardisation and scalability
See the categories expanded below along with why Maxpack tackles each expectation:
- Faster speeds and more flexible equipment:
- Primary Packaging is the main pain point across all CPGs who ideally wish for faster and more flexible equipment; capable of being operated across different product types, volumes, and packaging types
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- Maxpack’s new 2021 MFT Series models are designed to work with pre-installed TD Zipper rolls, allowing clients to use this type of format in the common flat bottom, gusseted bags.
- By having various models, from small formats to bulk formats, Maxpack’s portfolio provides a unique array of options.
- Baling is a key component of Pet Food packaging. The Maxpack MFT-B models for baling are capable of integrating with two VFFS packing machines simultaneously running up to 100 bpm.
- Equipment of improved sanitation design:
- Easier and faster to scrub, air blow, wash, rinse or dry, and confirm sanitation levels to reduce cycle time
- Easier to maintain equipment without excessive tooling which can contaminate production lines
- Dust reducing features to reduce the amount required for maintenance
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- Open frame design allows 360-degree accesses improves considerably maintenance and cleaning process
- Stainless steel 304 frames and contact parts
- Models designed as a plug and play technology
- Pressurized cabinets for multihead weigher decrease electronic board damages on the inside control panel
- Floor space remains scarce, especially for
- Contract manufacturers that need to multiply production lines to address the various needs of their customers
- CPGs making smaller SKUs with additional or faster equipment to maintain overall throughput
- VFFS equipment is widely used and hence the primary piece of equipment CPGs would see experiencing a reduction in sizes
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- Maxpack’s VFFS line, the MFT Series, includes compact models such as the MFT-S420, MFT540, and MFT730. MFT540 and MFT730 are common models for pet food companies looking for VFFS lines.
- For pre-made doypack requirements the MFMR200 is a compact, versatile, model that provides clients a wide range of pre-made bag size options.
- For global companies with an international footprint, standardisation means a homogeneity in equipment across all of their production facilities.
- Lack of standardisation is a significant obstacle to reaching the full potential of scalable equipment that pet food manufacturers are seeking, especially within 2-tier and 3-tier companies
- Standardisation allows for important savings in maintenance costs; spare parts and services
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- Maxpack’s flexible line of packaging machinery includes multiple models for VFFS, doypack, bulk, and baling. As well as various options in terms of dosification systems for solids, powders and liquids; including multihead weighers which are widely used in Pet Food. Also, Maxpack owns the brand Wertpack of secondary equipment such as checkweighers, metal detectors, pallets wrappers among others.
- Maxpack packaging technology is specially made for 2-3 tier companies, with an incomparable balance between technology, price and quality.
- Maxpack Equipment has been designed with the highest quality materials, emphasizing ergonomics, Off-the-shelf components for fast standardisation and ease of maintenance.
- By having multiple Maxpack models clients can save with maintenance programs, extended warranties, volume discounts for spare parts and take advantage of the Maxpack Global Service Network.
For more information on Maxpack, please contact us at sales@maxpackmachinery.com or give us a call at +1 (305) 424-1661. You can also visit our online machinery catalogue by clicking here.
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