The in-house event focused on practical knowledge exchange, new technological developments, and strategies to significantly increase efficiency in industrial food filling processes.
Fully Automated Lines in Real Operation
A key element of the event was the live demonstration of two fully automated packaging lines. At the core of the showcased systems was the BVP gross pneumatic packer, illustrating how production processes can be made more efficient, safer, and more flexible—tailored to the specific requirements of the food industry.
Process Stability and Performance for Food Applications
The first full line demonstrated a combination of two parallel bagging lines integrated with an FIBC filling system. Designed for varying product requirements, the solution included customer-specific programming and seamless integration into an existing process control system. Several fully automated subsystems, designed for high process stability and performance of up to 700 bags per hour, were highlighted:
- Aspiration Shield spout aspiration: automatic spout positioning with integrated residual emptying aspiration during product changeovers
- Bag centering unit: fully automatic, format-adaptive centering for variable bag dimensions
- Equalisation unit: automatic height adjustment for consistent process positioning
- VeloPack robot with Turbo Gripper: pneumatic gripper enabling format-independent bag centering during pickup
All automatic adjustments are recalibrated for each individual bag, ensuring high output, reliable processes, and consistent results across all ordered formats.
Hygienic Design: Line with Integrated Wet Cleaning
A second line, developed specifically for the company Lactoprot, received particular attention. Its integrated wet cleaning system significantly reduces the risk of allergen cross-contamination—an essential aspect of hygienic design and an important factor in process safety and product protection. The topic was further explored in a technical presentation by Dr. Maximilian Anders, Application Engineer at GREIF-VELOX.
Networking and Professional Exchange
In addition to the technical demonstrations, FOOD CONNECT 2025 offered extensive opportunities for professional dialogue. Conversations among participants, industry experts, and representatives of the organiser generated new impulses and potential collaborations beyond the event itself.
Further Information
Companies and professionals interested in automated packaging solutions and hygienic design concepts for the food industry are invited to contact the provider directly for more details.
