Contract filler adds line, beverage filling capability

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October 8, 2008 - Contract packager Surefil, LLC, Grand Rapids, MI, installs third line, adds beverage filling capability on existing high-speed line. Highly flexible third line fills volumes from 1 to 33.8 ounces without change parts, cleans quickly. With minimum run of 1,000 bottles, it is well-suited for test markets, product introductions, sampling programs. Line consists of six-head in-line filler with automated retorquer, capper compatible with screw or snap caps, bottle coder from Domino Amjet, Inc., Gurnee, IL, case coder, also from Domino. Upgrade of high-speed line allows company to fill energy drinks in addition to personal care, oral care, homecare, medical products it has traditionally handled. Line modifications include addition of change parts, shrink sleeving equipment including upgraded label placer, more robust shrink tunnel. Updated 200-bottle/minute line handles fills of noncarbonated beverages from 2 to 33 ounces, any screw cap.


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