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FOOD STORAGE

BW Packaging launches Hayssen X850 multi-jaw

flow wrapper

BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machin-
ery business, announces the launch of its Hayssen X850,
a multi-jaw flow wrapper uniquely designed for cheese
and other products that require high seal integrity at high
speeds. With its patented individual ring technology and
quick-release jaw design, the machine is unlike anything
else on the market today.
“The Hayssen X850 was designed to build upon the
strong foundation of our previous Hayssen RT model, a
flow wrapper that has been a powerhouse for many block
and sliced cheese manufacturers for almost 70 years,” said both brawn and brains. With RFID login and advanced
Jim Kolmus, Vice President of Innovation, BW Packaging. OpView™ HMI standard on every machine, operation is
“Rooted in customer feedback, the X850 modernizes the made simple for any operator.”
operators’ experience in several ways, notably reducing The Hayssen X850 also meets the requirements of to-
the number of tasks and time required for maintenance.” day’s manufacturer through its stainless steel frame for
With high throughput, the Hayssen X850 cycles up to 300 IP66 wash down, hygienic sloped surfaces and indepen-
packs per minute (PPM) with over 1 second of dwell time dent temperature control that will run various types of
and detects and clears product jams without stopping. Its zippers and films, including recyclable materials.
film unwind system allows operators to easily fine-tune For generations, cheese manufacturers have chosen
film tracking, enabling easy film loading and reducing Hayssen — a trusted brand within the BW Packaging port-
downtime, while the servo jaw control minimizes wear folio — as their go-to partner for flexible packaging solu-
and maintenance. tions. With a legacy built on exceptional performance,
“In addition to its exceptional performance, we designed unmatched dependability and lifetime support for parts,
the machine to be smart,” said Brantley Turner, Senior service and upgrades, Hayssen continues to deliver on
Product Manager, BW Packaging. “The Hayssen X850 has what matters most. Circle 23 on enquiry card

Americold Ireland Achieves Exclusive U.S. Meat Export

Americold, a global leader in tem- for food safety and quality. Addition-
perature-controlled logistics, real ally, Americold successfully passed
estate, and value-added services, the McDonald’s Distributor Quality
announced that its Dublin facility Management Process (DQMP) audit,
has been certified by Ireland’s De- one of the most rigorous assessments
partment of Agriculture, Food and in the foodservice industry.
the Marine (DAFM) to export to “These results reflect the discipline
the United States. This certification cold’s role as a gateway to global and dedication of our Ireland team
makes Americold the only dedicated and underscore Americold’s abili-
third-party cold storage provider in markets,” said Rob Chambers, Chief ty to deliver consistent excellence
Executive Officer at Americold. “By
Ireland with this capability, offering enabling direct U.S. meat export across multiple sites,” said Richard
Irish meat producers a compliant and from Ireland, we’re expanding our Winnall, President, International at
trusted logistics pathway to one of the customers’ reach and strengthening Americold. “They also provide as-
world’s most regulated food markets. surance to our customers and inves-
our position as the most trusted cold
This milestone highlights Ameri- chain partner in the world’s most reg- tors that our infrastructure meets the
cold’s unique position in Ireland’s ulated food markets.” highest global standards.”
cold chain infrastructure, reinforcing The Dublin certification is further Together, these achievements
its role as a critical enabler of global supported by Americold Ireland’s re- demonstrate Americold’s strategic
food flows. The certification reflects cent audit achievements. In 2025, the focus on expanding its global foot-
Americold’s commitment to opera- company completed five AA-rated print, enabling customer growth, and
tional excellence, regulatory align- BRC Global Standard audits across its maintaining industry-leading stan-
ment, and customer growth. facilities in Monaghan, Lurgan, and dards in food safety and compliance.
“This certification reinforces Ameri- Dublin—the highest possible rating Circle 24 on enquiry card
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