Mespack, a leading manufacturer of innovative and sustainable flexible packaging solutions, participated with great success in the last edition of Interpack 2023, one of the most significant fairs of the packaging industry, which took place in Düsseldorf (Germany). At this editon of the event, the company strengthened its role as a leading company of the flexible packaging industry, due to its commitment to develop sustainable and smart machines.

In a presence of a large number of visitors, Mespack showcased the novelties that immerse the public in an awe-inspiring experience of sustainability, high performance, connectivity, and integrated solutions.

After approximately 30 years in the flexible packaging market, Mespack has become a one-stop- shop player with the industry's largest product portfolio, offering horizontal (roll-stock, pre- made, and hybrid) and vertical equipment to produce sachets, stick packs, stand-up pouches, water soluble pods, various film-based packaging, and end-of-line solutions with premium services worldwide.

In reference to Hydroforma technology, the company introduces two novel models at Interpack. The first model, the Hydroforma 660 FB, is an entirely new addition to Mespack's repertoire; it represents the most advanced and reduced footprint water-soluble pods equipment for high production. This product has the capacity to produce between 7 and 20 lines of pods, and can reach speeds of up to 2,000 PPM. It offers great pod format flexibility, various color combinations, and usage of a variety of fillings, such as powder or liquid. The Hydroforma 660 FB available with up to 5 cavities.

The second addition, which is another high-speed solution that produces water soluble pods, is the new Hydroforma 660 DS. As a result of its double-shot, the machine is capable of producing up to 1,400 PPM (liquids) and 2,400 PPM (powders). Furthermore, the Hydroforma 660 DS features a quick changeover time of less than 90 minutes and reduces footprint. It is the optimal solution for more production in a shorter time span with less waste.

Innovation is part of Mespack's DNA, hence the company dedicates its resources to improving all the industry's sectors, in order to offer the best solutions. Subsequently, another innovation exhibited at Interpack is the revolutionary HMRSC Series, the new carrousel system solutions that provides high productivity and quick changeover in only five minutes. The innovative transfer between infeed conveyor and machine allows for a production speed increase of up to 30%. This series has been developed to expand the range of horizontal pre-made solutions. These machines have the ability to intermittently or continuously operate, dependent depending on the product. Furthermore, this series is operable with various product types, such as liquids, powders, granules, and solids.

Mespack offers integrated solutions for the end-of-line production requirements as well. From cans, bottles, capsules, and solid products to flexible packaging, the company's end-of-line solutions have the ability to use various secondary packaging formats. In regard to American box solutions, the MCP series is the new picking equipment for secondary packaging, and provides turnkey projects for the RSC market. This state-of-the-art machine is highly technological, as it includes devices such as delta robots and servos. Due to its versatility, a maximum of four picking modules are available in order to increase the production speed. The MCP family is an expansion of secondary packaging solution series, such as the W, hence the outcome is an extremely complete range for the end of line.

The pharmaceutical industry is another key sector that is increasingly demanding complete solutions. For this market, Mespack has been collaborating with Famartec in order to offer a high-quality integrated solution. At Interpack, Mespack will introduce its new vertical form-fill- seal machine: MSPH series. This machinery has been exclusively developed for pharmaceutical products, and is integrated with Famartec's cartoning machine, in order to produce stick packs and insert them into cartons. This the vertical form-fill-seal machine for stick pack pharmaceutical products, is able to produce up to 840 sticks per minute. The MSPH series has been specially designed for the pharmaceutical industry and complies with specific regulations, such as GMP, GAMP5, FDA, and 21 CFR Part 11. In reference to documentation focused on pharmaceutics, this solution not only offers the execution of DQ, IQ, OQ, RA, but also the preparation of PQ and EN1020 standard 2.1 and 3.1 material certificates. Upon request, other forms of documentation can be prepared as well.

Another novelty that visitors were able to see at the Mespack booth was the H640, the high- production 4-up equipment for big pouches with a width of up to 160mm. This machine produces 220 pouches per minute and is specially designed for the food industry. It is best suited for a variety of product types, such as liquids, powders, solids, and pieces. A variety of applicators and options can be integrated into this machine, including tear notches, hole punches, round edges, euro holes, etc.

Furthermore, the company presented the improvements and developments to its highly acclaimed digital platform, Athena. This platform not only enables customers maximize the value of their production data, but performs tasks from machine control to data analytics as well. Since its launch, Athena has proven to be a key tool that elevates the efficiency of Mespack's machinery; clients are able to achieve their business goals while maintaining complete control and obtaining the most from the data generated throughout their manufacturing process.
Once again, Mespack featured its legendary partnership corner, “Wall of Fame”. This corner showcased the most recent recyclable-ready packaging co-creations and projects with the company's strategic partners in the sector: Amcor, BBC Cellpack, Bobst, Dow, Elplast, Famartech, Hoffer, Menshen, MonoSol, Mondi, NeoCeram, Poplast, ProAmpac and Uflex, VEnvirotech, and ViscoTec.
In collaboration with Amcor and Menshen, Mespack has used its equipment to develop a new high-quality green spouted packaging. This solution is produced with Amcor’s AmPrima® PE Plus film and Menshen’s spout, both of which have a mono-polyethylene foundation. The evolution of this packaging is based on drop resistance improvement. Subsequently, this pouch is capable of holding 1L of liquid.
Conjointly with Mondi, Mespack has developed a new sustainable stand-up pouch of exceptional quality. This pouch is constructed with Mondi’s functional barrier paper 95/5 and printed with Comexi‘s D4 digital press. At Mespack’s Interpack booth, visitors will be able to view a live H180FE machine production of this pouch construction.
Recently, along with its partners BBC Cellpack, Dow, Hoffer, and Uflex, Mespack has market launched, additional sustainable packaging solutions, particularly recyclable spouted stand-up pouches, which will be on display in the sustainability corner.
Furthermore, within the framework of Mespack's collaboration with ProAmpac, an H180FE machine was installed at the ProAmpac Collaboration and Innovation Center in Rochester, NY (USA). At the center, to test materials, applications, and technologies are tested together with customers. For the same purpose, the Dow innovation center, Pack Studios, innovation center is also equipped with an H180FE machine as well.

Guillem Clofent, managing director of Mespack, states: "We are very proud of the success and large number of visitors we have had at Interpack, one of the most important trade fairs in the packaging sector. At Mespack, and together with our partners, we put great effort in innovation as well as always being one step ahead of the trends and needs of our customers, hence being able to offer them the best solutions for flexible packaging machinery. Our equipment is at the forefront of the latest technologies, as illustrated with smart machines connected to the Athena digital platform, which offers the possibility to remotely control and collect large data in order to optimize production and maintenance. We are innovating in new sustainable packaging formats, which we are sure will be part of the immediate future in our market. We hope visitors enjoyed this extraordinary fair that was full of innovations for the exciting packaging sector."

Mespack has the largest product portfolio of the industry, which offers horizontal (including roll- stock, pre-made, and hybrid), vertical, and water-soluble pods equipment to produce sachets, stick packs, stand-up pouches, film-based packaging, and end-of-line solutions.

About Mespack: www.mespack.com

Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Mespack is an international manufacturer of flexible packaging machinery, offering horizontal (roll-stock, pre-made, and hybrid), vertical form-fill-seal equipment for the production of to produce sachets, stick packs, film-based packaging (including stand-up pouches), water soluble pods, and end-of-line equipment (wrap around and American box). Mespack engineers and builds premium quality machinery for the world’s leading consumer packaged goods companies. Recognized as a highly innovative brand, and strongly committed to developing machinery to produce sustainable packaging solutions, Mespack has the largest product portfolio of the industry. Founded in 1994, and with more than 2,200 machines in service worldwide, Mespack has a sales network in over 90 countries as well as regional service centers, which provide expedited access to parts and services. Mespack serves the food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and pet food industries, among others. Mespack has more than 17.700m2 divided into three manufacturing plants: one in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda (Barcelona, Spain), another in Vadodara (India), and a third one in Des Plaines (Chicago, USA). Furthermore, Mespack has commercial offices in France, China, Malaysia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala. It has recently opened Mespack Innovation Centre (MIC), a facility focused on developing innovative projects with the most state-of-the-art equipment that is prepared to test recyclable materials. Following the principles of open innovation, the company collaborates with key partners of the flexible packaging sector to co-create challenging and customized projects for its customers. Since 2015, Mespack has been part of Duravant, a global automation equipment company with a premium portfolio of products, services and integrated solutions.

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Gemma Bessa | Marketing Director | Mespack | gbessa@mespack.com
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