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Packaging

particular needs in great detail and
proposed the Elematic 3001 WA wrap-
around case packer for medium and
large sizes for the production site in
Sussex. The machine cartons 325g-
and 1kg-boxes of Crunch, Hemp Plus
Granola and Corn Flakes. The site in
Blaine also needed a new cartoning
solution for boxes of cereal bars,
so Nature’s Path purchased the
Elematic 3000 WAH for hooded wrap-
around cases. Syntegon Technology
also suggested the Elematic 3000
WAH XXL case packer to carton the
225g- and 650g-stand-up bags of
the Qi’a superfood breakfast cereal
at Nature’s Path’s production site
in Sussex, Wisconsin. These case
packers are ideal for shelf- and retail-
ready products that are transported,
stored and displayed in large cases,
such as corrugated display bins
placed at the end of supermarket so, they have helped us become while helping Nature’s Path to reduce
aisles. The machines offer maximum more sustainable. We managed to scheduled downtimes. Format
flexibility as they can handle up to reduce our need for corrugated case changeovers can be performed
35 different formats, pack styles and material by up to 15 percent, which in approximately eight minutes -
product sizes. translated into substantial cost depending on the grouping pattern.
reductions as well as a significant The machine also features an
sIgnIFIcanT MaTerIal and contribution to our environmental external hotmelt granulate container
cOsT saVIngs mission,” Mehrotra explains. and an HMI intuitive control panel
Nature’s Path’s processing and which enables operators to program
packaging lines for cereals comprise easy MacHIne access FOr format selection, position, speed,
a number of machines for filling eFFIcIenT FOrMaT cHanges timing and glue position.
and cartoning stand-up bags. As the The Elematic 3001 WA was designed
last machine in the line, Syntegon with usability in mind. Loading successFul ParTnersHIP
Technology’s Elematic case packers blanks into the machine is hassle- The long-lasting relationship
collate the packaged products into free and back-friendly due to the between Bosch Packaging, now
corrugated cases. The Elematic ergonomically-designed low blank Syntegon Technology, and Nature’s
forms and fills 20 cases per minute magazine. The case packer’s open Path is built on trust. “Having
via the lowerator principle, which and easy-access framework offers worked together for so long, we have
stands out for its gentle handling another user-friendly advantage: it established very close ties, despite
and compact case packing. In order not only boosts visibility throughout the distance and time differences,”
to make sure the Elematic 3001 WA the cartoning process, but also Mehrotra explains. “With Jeff
would integrate well into the existing enables operators to quickly clean Downer we have a trusted contact
production line, Bosch Packaging and adjust the machine. Thanks to person on the ground. Throughout
experts at the packaging design the Elematic Click System, which is the project, we truly felt that Bosch
center in Remshalden, Germany a standard feature on the Elematic Packaging was there for us. For
worked closely with Nature’s 3001 series, format changes are tool- any further questions or issues,
Path to find a tailored solution for free and completely reproducible. we knew we could reach out to the
their packaging needs. “The team A clearly audible clicking noise comprehensive customer services
proposed a case packing solution indicates to operators when the via their hub in Raleigh, North
that offers us high production parts have successfully locked into Carolina. The team took our specific
speeds, maximum flexibility and an place. This eliminates the need for needs into account and really valued
improved user experience. In doing adjustments and minimizes errors, our feedback.”

Food Marketing & Technology 52 March 2020