Fres-co’s line of vertical form, fill and seal packaging equipment is designed to package a variety of products. Our machines accommodate an array of package formats including square bottom, side gusseted bags, that incorporate Fres-co’s Corner Seal® technology, as well as pillow pouches.

Our machines offer simple and quick changeover between sizes and are equipped with easy to use Allen Bradley controls. Other features include degassing valve applicators and electronic load cell scales for extremely accurate weights. In addition we offer a shaft-less unwinder that allows for simple and fast roll changes, as well as an automatic web roll side adjustment that eliminates the need for manual adjustments.

Models include the GL 18VT, the GL 18G/L/XL and the GL 18C.

Fres-co offers a full line of form fill and seal machines with finishing conveyors that allow for the package to be finished off to accommodate customer convenience features such as Fres-close®, tin-tie, reseal tape and half moon die cut packaging for easy opening. We also offer stand-alone conveyors with the same features that can be integrated into existing equipment. Combining speed, sophistication and flexibility, our finishing conveyor systems enable customers to create truly unique packaging for their products.

Models include the G14, the GL-14VT, the GL-14C, the G16, the G12 and the GL-13.

Fres-co is a worldwide leader in vacuum packaging systems for packaging a variety of granulated and powdered products. Our machine line allows production of vacuum gusseted bags for free flowing product from approximately 1.5 oz. to 20 lbs and output of up to 140 packages per minute. Utilizing the concept of multiple filling, vacuuming and sealing, these machines experience reduced wear and they are less physically imposing to production staff.

Models include the GL-9, the GL-10, the GL-11, the GL 22 and the GL 26.

Pod machines manufacture single and double dose coffee pods in filter paper for regular and espresso coffees at output speeds that range from 50 – 1000 pods per minute. They are also capable of individually overwrapping the pods or intergrating them into VFF&S lines to produce a “Mother Bag®“. This line of machines is ideally suited for the emerging Single cup coffee market segment that is generating tremendous interest within all levels of the marketplace.

Models include the PN-50, the MN-100, the MN-200 and the MN-500.

Fres-co offers a wide variety of pouch machines capable of producing 4 side seal rectangular and custom shaped pouches for powdered, granular and liquid products from single to multi lane configurations. These machines can provide nitrogen flush (MAP) for extended product preservation. Speeds in this line of equipment are up to 300 pouches per minute, per lane. Common applications for this type of machine are tea filter pouches, coffee filter pouches inserted into an overwrap, drink mixes, spice packages, ice pops, single serve sugar, condiments, shampoos and hot chocolate mixes.

Models include the NV Series, the NVL Series, Pouch-in-Pouch and Shaped Pouches.

Fres-co’s STK series of stick-pack machines are designed for powders and granular products. These machines achieve economical pricing by providing up to 20-lane output at speeds up to 100 packages per minute, per lane. Starting from rollstock, these automatic form, fill and seal systems utilize auger or dosing cup and fill into a variety of paper, film or foil combinations. Downstream collation and automatic cartoning are available.

Models include the STK Series.

Another benefit of our full service capabilities is our manufacturing of various equipment packaging systems. From semi- automatic to completely automatic Fill/Seal units to state of the art Form, Fill and Seal systems, Fres-co has a system offering to address specific packaging requirements. Whether the product is high or low acid, liquid or solid, contains particulates or requires special capabilities such as fitment attachment or other customized features, we have a system for the application.

Our engineering and technical professionals are specialists in process and system coordination. We can integrate a system into a current production environment often utilizing existing equipment to minimize disruption and expedite start up times.

In addition, we offer turnkey systems in which we accept complete project management to source, integrate, and validate the total packaging line.

Models include the Automatic Form Fill & Seal FSU-1000, the Semi-Automatic Fill/Seal FSU-600 and the Automatic Fill/Seal GL-90GS, GL-90HF and GL-90V.

For sealing of pre-made bags, we offer a line of automatic bag sealers that are designed for use with barrier laminates to insure that hermetic seals are achieved. Our units can be integrated into conventional bagging lines and are capable of handling bags that weigh from 5lbs to 100lbs, with speeds up to 25 bags per minute.

Models include the FSU 101.

We offer a variety of reclose systems that can be integrated into existing or our new equipment to help improve the functionality of the package.

Models include Tin tie, Fres-close® and Zip-Lock.

Whether our customers are packing soft bags or hard brick packages, Fres-co has an automatic case packing solution that meets the specific need. We offer a variety of automatic case packing machines that can help reduce labor costs and make the end of the packaging line an efficient part of the process.

Models include the Model FSU402, the Model 550, the Model 501 and the Model 502.

Fres-co produces customized roll-stock, pre-made bags capable of holding up to 50 pounds, and stand up and flat bottom pouches with a broad range of sizes and customer features, including degassing valves. Our packaging material laminations can be created with or without foil as well as with ultra-clear high barrier films. Printing is achieved with multicolor, state-of-the-art printing presses, utilizing either rotogravure or flexographic processes for high definition. Control and registration are computerized and along with other sophisticated equipment, guarantee the highest possible quality product.

Fres-co manufactures degassing valves that are sealed into the packaging material and are designed for preservation of products such as Coffee.

Freshly roasted coffee emits carbon dioxide (CO2) and if the valve is not used, coffee needs up to 24 hours to fully degas before being packaged in a hermetically sealed container. During this degassing process the coffee my be subject to degradation due to oxygen, which quickly makes the coffee go stale. It was Fres-co who invented the degassing valve for coffee, which allowed the packaging of the coffee to be done immediately after roasting to insure the freshest possible taste. The valve allows for the CO2 to exit the package, but will not allow oxygen or other gases back in.

In addition, we offer valves for Industrial and Pet Food applications that allow for the release of entrapped air in the package; thus preserving hermetic seals and providing fit, stability and space advantages in palletization and distribution.

Along with custom printed packaging material, Fres-co offers a complete line of stock bags suitable for a wide variety of end uses including Coffee, Tea, Cookies, Candy, Nuts, Powder Mixes and many other applications.

Our stock bags come in a wide range of colors and sizes, from 2oz to 40 lbs, in order to meet your specific needs. All of our stock bags are multi-play barrier laminations designed to provide superior freshness protection for your products. The stock bag line also offers bags with valves, Corner Seal® and Fres close® as ordering options.