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FOOD PROCESSING

in strengthening the ties between Brazil By facilitating trade, promoting investment
and the Arab world. These positive figures opportunities and encouraging cultural ex-
indicate the strong and expanding trade changes, we strive to boost bilateral trade
relations between both sides. Through our relations and economic cooperation be-
various strategic initiatives and dedicat- tween the Arab countries and Brazil.”
ed efforts, the chamber has significantly Brazilian imports from the Arab countries
contributed to increasing Brazilian exports further reached USD 6.114 Billion in the
to the Arab region. The consistent growth first seven months of 2023, as opposed
in Brazilian exports to the Arab countries to the figures recorded in the same period
further underscores the unwavering com- previous year. According to ABCC reports,
mitment of both regions to foster mutually imports from the KSA stood at USD 1.986
beneficial economic ties. This thriving trade Billion during the first seven months of this
relationship reinforces the Arab world's po- year, while imports from Qatar amounted
sition as a pivotal partner in Brazil’s global to USD 408.50 million during the same
trade network.” period. Meanwhile, imports from Kuwait The top imported products from the
He added: “We remain committed to reached USD 188.18 million, while Egypt Arab countries to Brazil were mineral fu-
fostering mutual understanding, expanding accounted for imports worth USD 275.45 els, fertilizers, aluminum, plastics, inorgan-
market access for Brazilian products as well million. Imports from the UAE reached USD ic chemicals, precious metals, salt, sulfur,
as strengthening collaboration between 722.07 million between January and July stones, organic chemicals, fish, cast iron,
these two dynamic and diverse regions. 2023. iron, and steel.
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HARPAK-ULMA ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF

REVOLUTIONARY TRAY-SEALER

The industry leader in smart, connected Each nest acts as the bottom sealing tool, step in the process by independently con-
packaging solutions, announces a break- eliminating any need to remove the package trolling each nest’s motion is the key to
through in tray sealing technology – the from the nest to seal it. A programmable achieving optimal efficiency during the
Mondini Trave Sinfonia® offers unparalleled software interface makes it easy to custom- tray-sealing process. It is particularly bene-
productivity and cost savings. This solution ize control with pinpoint accuracy each in- ficial when dealing with different ingredients
enables snack and meal producers to dra- dividual shuttle. Unlike mechanical systems, or materials that require varying loading
matically increase packaging throughput which rely on pusher arms, conveyors vision speeds. This approach reduces the impact
in a smaller more flexible footprint with systems or sensors to index tray placement, of slow points and inefficiencies, resulting
greatly reduced labor requirements. Pro- this digital system delivers precise control in a substantial boost in productivity.
ducers can now fully automate tray pack- of each tray’s position, velocity, and accel- “The Trave Sinfonia drives significant
aging processes, while enjoying unparalleled eration electronically. This increased level of long-term productivity,” said Mr. Ber-
control of the product loading (positional control is what optimizes the tray sealing gonzi. “Mondini created something truly
accuracy within 10 microns), sealing, and process — delivering maximum efficiency unique; they designed a tray sealer that
unloading process. This highly simplified and adaptability through tray movement takes speed and precision to a whole new
process is combined with Mondini’s new, customization. In addition, traditional infeed level. They maximized both its automation
next generation sealer: its largest sealer to and outfeed belts are eliminated – along and OEE through a design that replaces
date, a 1500mm long tooling footprint that with associated guides, pacers, belts, and mechanical processes with electronic con-
delivers 33,000 pounds of sealing pressure. pusher arms, transition points- not to trols for simplicity and flexibility. As a result,
The new Mondini sealer is seamlessly in- mention the associated floor space. The they’ve achieved the highest throughput
tegrated with the electronically controlled result is a frictionless transfer contributing on a tray sealer we ever seen. All of that
magnetic track system – creating a unique to individual tray control during packaging translates into lower total cost of owner-
tray sealer configuration that is the first while simplifying maintenance. ship – especially for Producers looking to
of its kind. It allows the Trave Sinfonia to “The ability to optimize each aspect of fully automate multi-product snack lines.
achieve unprecedented tray throughput and the packaging process individually while in- They’ll see the advantages immediately.
efficiency in a compact form factor that re- creasing control – along with reduced ma- Even its name, ‘Sinfonia,’ evokes the har-
quires significantly less manual interaction. chine complexity and footprint – is unique,” mony and synergy of different elements
said Carlo Bergonzi, Tray Seal manager at working together. Like a symphony, Trave
Harpak-ULMA. ” In a typical packaging line, Sinfonia® provides seamless coordination
the slowest or least efficient point dictates across multiple automated loading points.
line speed and efficiency. In this case such It is the ideal solution for snack trays, lunch
constraints do not gate an individual nest. kits, and other similar applications.”
The new system is a huge efficiency boost to Harpak-ULMA is showcasing Trave Sin-
automated loading as each nest can move fonia for the first time in the U.S., following
independently to whatever loading station its May debut at Interpack in Germany. “The
Integrating a software-controlled, mag- is needed. In another example, we can load innovative system is a game-changing solu-
netic track system as part of the sealers intermittently at one depositor and continu- tion for snack producers and others seeking
bottom tooling is a breakthrough in tray ously at another. It’s a very flexible system.” increased productivity and efficiency in their
sealing technology. The magnetic rail car- The ability to individually optimize each tray sealing operations,” Mr. Bergonzi said.
ries independent trolleys, known as nests.

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