Advances in fleet management are being driven by routing and scheduling software linked to in-cab vehicle tracking equipment that streamlines the delivery process. These advances can help cut costs and better monitor delivery of products in a market where on-time delivery is crucial.

When it comes to packaging materials, one of the biggest consumer demands cited by bakers and snack producers is the need for extended shelf life—packaging that makes food last longer on the store shelf and in the refrigerator.

Snack producers and bakeries can travel multiple avenues toward improved operational efficiency. Additional automation is a natural progression.

Hinds-Bock’s new 12P-06 high speed depositors are ideal for “portion control” sweet goods, as well as mini muffins, snack cakes and brownies.

Companies have been releasing a wide range of new ovens and proofers suited to snack and bakery operations, and the diversity is sure to cultivate a strong level of appeal across the board. This new range of equipment focuses on ease of use, technical improvements, better sanitary design and new levels of efficiency.

Flowmodul is celebrating its premiere at the FachPack Crailsheim. In its 50th year, Gerhard Schubert GmbH packaging machines is premiering a world first in packaging flow-wrap bags.

Thiele Technologies’ feeder team will introduce three new products at Graph Expo 2016, September 25-28, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, booth #1261.

MM Barcoding announced the launch of their new entry level color label printer, the MM Model C.

PMI will exhibit a new universal case packer at PACK EXPO in Chicago, November 6-9, 2016 in Booth S-3566.