Processing and packaging company, Syntegon, is expanding its coffee packaging portfolio – with the market launch of the PMX 4001 vertical bagger for ground coffee and whole beans.
The PMX 4001 processes both conventional and recyclable packing materials, while being more compact than previous iterations of the PMX series. Only 2.6 by 2.1 metres, it is intended for manufacturers with limited space.
Syntegon product manager, Christina Holm, said many manufacturers are looking for sustainable solutions, as they do not fully meet the requirements of the European Union's Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will take effect in 2030.
“We designed the PMX 4001 to process alternative packaging materials at high outputs – up to 65 bags per minute with a pack weight of 500 grams,” said Holm.
“At the same time, aroma protection and quality remain crucial, especially for coffee. With the PMX 4001, we are helping our customers meet these requirements.”
The choice of more environmentally friendly packaging materials depends on many factors, such as the product’s protection requirements or the packaging machines, which is why Syntegon offers manufacturers packaging material testing.
“Our machines and services enable coffee producers to create fully recyclable coffee packaging,” said Holm.
The company stresses that sustainability does not end with environmentally friendly materials. Many manufacturers are also optimising their production processes to make them more resource-efficient, which requires production transparency. The Industry 4.0 solution Synexio Empower, which is installed as standard in the PMX 4001, monitors all machine functions as well as energy and resource consumption in real time.
Known as Bosch Packaging Technology until late 2019, Syntegon has continued its partnership with Nupac Industries – which has been Bosch’s Australian and New Zealand distributor and partner since 1983. ANZ consumers can explore Syntegon’s range of products, including sustainable packaging solutions at nupac.com.au.
