budelpack poortvliet bv has recently invested in a new bosch machine for the vertical forming, filling and sealing of transwraps as well as standup, block bottom and quadrosealed pouches.in combination with an existing multihead filler, the new formfillseal machine packages loose items such as chocolate, confectionery, nuts and snacks. the new machine enables a wider range of packaging and a faster, more efficient packing process as well as expanding backup capacity. the new line will be operational from january 2015.the vertical formfillseal machine vffs machine provides additional advantages in comparison to the horizontal version. the vffs machine packages loose items faster, more costeffectively and can process some 10 to 25 million pouches a year. moreover, the vffs machine makes gas flushing easier. this results in vertically formed packaging with a minimal residual oxygen level that prolongs product shelf life. a low residual oxygen level is harder to achieve with a horizontal machine due to the open filling process.the vertical formfillseal machine will not only expand budelpack&rsquos packaging options, but also its backup function. many chocolate, confectionery and snack manufacturers package their loose items using comparable machines. in the event of a shortage of internal packaging capacity they expect to be able to rapidly avail themselves of external backup capacity. by using the same machine and foil as the manufacturers, budelpack can immediately solve any capacity problems the former may experience. 
