Packaging
MWV Unveils New Beverage Multiple Packaging Solutions at Drinktec 2009
Wednesday 16. September 2009 - Combo Systems Deliver Superior Versatility, Speed and Efficiency
At Drinktec 2009 in Munich, MeadWestvaco (NYSE:MWV) unveils its next-generation packaging machinery solutions, extending MWVs long-term experience and global capabilities in the beverage and liquid food industries. Complementing its full range of beverage packaging and machinery solutions, MWV is proud to present the OneTech2 Combo, the MiniTech, and Ultima systems.
The machinery innovation showcased at Drinktec 2009 was designed to meet customers most stringent requirements. MWV offers its new Combo solution, in-line secondary and tertiary packaging, which provides improved line efficiency and significant footprint reduction. The Combo option is available across MWVs product line, including these systems highlighted at Drinktec 2009:
The OneTech2 machine delivers superior versatility and flexibility, optimized to run a wide range of primary containers, as well as various secondary and tertiary packaging configurations. The multipack options which can all be run on this one machine include MWVs Duodozen, Cluster-Pak, and BasketWrap carriers. These multipacks can then be loaded into tertiary shipping packages. The OneTech2 system offers improved line efficiency through footprint reduction and high flexibility.
Capable of running up to 600 multipacks per minute, the new MWV Ultima is the industrys fastest multiple packaging machine for can-pack wraps. It enables customers to customize their line to run multiple configurations of cartons, including 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-can packs – semi-enclosed or fully enclosed.
The MiniTech solution, utilizing robotic product loading to enhance flexibility, enables MWV to extend its global portfolio and offer a fully comprehensive line of beverage packaging systems to cover its clients needs.
“At MWV, we understand the markets we serve and are able to anticipate and address our customers needs,” says Bill Cecil, vice president, Global Beverage Innovation. “We are very proud to present our latest machinery innovation, further improving our customers speed-to-market, production performance and cost efficiency.”
In fast-paced markets, adaptability and flexibility are fundamental for successful brand execution. Exceeding customer needs is at the center of MWV innovation, which is driven by extensive market research and deep consumer insight, Strong customer partnerships, a consumer market-focused approach and deep knowledge of the beverage and liquid food industries enables MWV to address these requirements and deliver turnkey packaging solutions that deliver solid performance in terms of versatility, line speed, and production efficiency.
At Drinktec 2009, MWV will also be displaying a wide variety of commercial multipacks produced for the worlds leading beverage and liquid food marketers. Please visit MWV in Hall A2, Stand 502, at Drinktec 2009 from September 14-19, 2009, to discover more about our global innovation, unique packaging design and broad range of printing capabilities.