Advanced new solutions have been confirmed by Hugo Beck, a specialist in horizontal film and paper packaging machines, for this year’s interpack event writes Neill Barston.
Some 2,800 exhibitors are expected to participate at this year’s event – with organisers explaining to our title that the sold out event has a waiting list of several hundred businesses.
For its part, the German-based company, which is exhibiting at A74, Hall 11, has unveiled its latest compact sleeve wrapper paper S for sustainable transport and secondary packaging in paper.
Significantly, its latest solution has been developed in partnership with Mondi, which has gained global acclaim for its sustainable packaging and paper, to ensure reliable processing and a well-matched interaction between paper substrate and machine technology.
According to the firm, as the packaging industry continues to seek practical alternatives to plastic shrink film and excessive cardboard, the new paper S enables a tight kraft paper wrap with or without tray, providing a secure and resource-conscious transport packaging solution across a range of industries, including FMCG producers and retail-ready packaging operations.
The launch of the new sleeve wrapping solution further expands Hugo Beck’s growing portfolio of sustainable paper packaging technologies – now with a focus on transport packaging applications. This reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to developing machine concepts that support reduced material consumption without compromising product and transport safety or operational efficiency.
As the business added, the paper S has been developed as a compact operator and maintenance friendly sleeve wrapping system that can be installed inline within existing production lines or operated as a standalone solution. Its space-saving design makes it suitable for facilities with limited floor space.
The machine wraps products in or without a tray in kraft paper with overlap and optimised hot-melt gluing to ensure a tight and stable pack. This creates bundles for secure transport and handling, helping manufacturers transition away from shrink film or cardboard systems while maintaining product stability throughout the supply chain.
In addition to cost savings on material, the paper S reportedly enables energy savings compared to heat-based shrink wrapping processes. Optional add-ons such as digital printing units, labelling systems or additional automation components can be integrated to tailor the machine to specific customer requirements.