Process and Equipment

Using one outer-pack format for furniture panels of different widths and lengths creates voids and protrusions. Low wrap tension can leave corners open; high tension can mark or abrade a decorative surface. Replacing plastic film with paper alone does not solve those interfaces. A production solution must feed paper to the panel dimensions, form compact inward folds and integrate manuals and assembly hardware into one controlled flow. Sitma introduced FlatPack in August 2026 as an automated paper-based wrapping system for that problem. The public announcement establishes the architecture, but not the site-specific performance. This article separates disclosed functions from missing specifications and defines validation work for exporters of furniture and other flat products. ...

Italian packaging-machinery company Altopack introduced a transverse resealable zipper format for long pasta in August 2026. The consumer benefit is easy to understand: remove the required amount and close the pack again. For a manufacturer, however, the decision must begin with zipper feeding, seal conditions, product contamination, effective line speed and repeated-open-close quality, not convenience claims alone. What the published sources say Altopack’s announcement and coverage by Food & Drink Technology describe the following elements: ...