Current press releases
Here you'll find the latest press releases from the MULTIVAC Group.
Technical articles
Less food wastage thanks to sustainable packaging and labelling concepts for fruit and vegetables
MULTIVAC adjusted to this trend at an early stage: Its solutions not only meet the sustainability requirements of customers, they also protect the packaged product perfectly, as well as reducing food wastage and appealing to retailers and consumers alike with their attractive design.
MULTIVAC adjusted to this trend at an early stage: Its solutions not only meet the sustainability requirements of customers, they also protect the packaged product perfectly, as well as reducing food wastage and appealing to retailers and consumers alike with their attractive design.
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We should not lose patience with Industry 4.0
According to some experts and the media, the German economy has slept through digitalization and Industry 4.0. But this is too much pessimism, says Dr. Marius Grathwohl. Why there is still reason for hope.
According to some experts and the media, the German economy has slept through digitalization and Industry 4.0. But this is too much pessimism, says Dr. Marius Grathwohl. Why there is still reason for hope.
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“We support manufacturers of medical technology as a partner.”
Product safety, reliability, sustainability and cost efficiency: Luc van de Vel, Executive Vice President of the Food, Medical & Consumer Solutions Business Unit at MULTIVAC, explains what the future holds for the best possible packaging lines for medical technology.
Product safety, reliability, sustainability and cost efficiency: Luc van de Vel, Executive Vice President of the Food, Medical & Consumer Solutions Business Unit at MULTIVAC, explains what the future holds for the best possible packaging lines for medical technology.
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“60 years of MULTIVAC - Globalisation, digitalisation and sustainability”
MULTIVAC has now developed into a global systems supplier and is treading new paths in digitalisation and sustainability. Discussion with Guido Spix, joint Group President of MULTIVAC.
MULTIVAC has now developed into a global systems supplier and is treading new paths in digitalisation and sustainability. Discussion with Guido Spix, joint Group President of MULTIVAC.
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“Digitalisation in the packaging process is gaining in dynamism”
Interview with Dr Marius Grathwohl, Vice President of Digital Products & Transformation at MULTIVAC
Interview with Dr Marius Grathwohl, Vice President of Digital Products & Transformation at MULTIVAC
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Packaging flat sterile products efficiently and reliably
When flat and sterile disposable products are being packed in large batch sizes, it is not only the pack quality but also the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of production which is of great importance.
When flat and sterile disposable products are being packed in large batch sizes, it is not only the pack quality but also the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of production which is of great importance.
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Process validation as the basis for maximum product safety
MULTIVAC has many years of well-grounded expertise in all types of projects and packaging solutions. It can, therefore, offer professional support to manufacturers of medical devices, when they are implementing a challenging process validation.
MULTIVAC has many years of well-grounded expertise in all types of projects and packaging solutions. It can, therefore, offer professional support to manufacturers of medical devices, when they are implementing a challenging process validation.
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RX 4.0 offers maximum process reliability
With the new X-line machine generation, MULTIVAC has developed a thermoforming packaging machine, which meets the increasing requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
With the new X-line machine generation, MULTIVAC has developed a thermoforming packaging machine, which meets the increasing requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
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“Manufacturers of medical products should approach their suppliers at an early stage.”
Dr Jan Havel, Global Director for General Essential Modules (GEM), Biocompatibility, Sterilization and Packaging at TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH explains, what manufacturers of medical products must take into consideration in the light of MDR.
Dr Jan Havel, Global Director for General Essential Modules (GEM), Biocompatibility, Sterilization and Packaging at TÜV SÜD Product Services GmbH explains, what manufacturers of medical products must take into consideration in the light of MDR.
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Maximum flexibility in the portioning of fresh meat
Producers of sausage and meat products are being required, now more than ever, to provide a wide range of varieties for the market.
Producers of sausage and meat products are being required, now more than ever, to provide a wide range of varieties for the market.
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FRITSCH - A strong MULTIVAC brand
The integration of FRITSCH into the MULTIVAC Group is proceeding very rapidly. The joint CEOs, Andreas Eyd and Frank Gabriel, report in this interview on the current state and prospects of the family company, which was founded in 1926.
The integration of FRITSCH into the MULTIVAC Group is proceeding very rapidly. The joint CEOs, Andreas Eyd and Frank Gabriel, report in this interview on the current state and prospects of the family company, which was founded in 1926.
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Digitalisation in the food industry
The current situation of digitalisation in food processing industry is illustrated for us by Dr Marius Grathwohl, Vice President of Digital Products and Transformation at MULTIVAC.
The current situation of digitalisation in food processing industry is illustrated for us by Dr Marius Grathwohl, Vice President of Digital Products and Transformation at MULTIVAC.
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The digital challenge
One of the most important drivers of progress and development in the medical and pharmaceutical industry is digitalization along the entire process chain. To benefit from this, a clear digital strategy is essential.
One of the most important drivers of progress and development in the medical and pharmaceutical industry is digitalization along the entire process chain. To benefit from this, a clear digital strategy is essential.
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Carrier concepts as an important building block for automation in the packaging process
This article will shed light on the benefits that automation solutions for medical and pharmaceutical products offer, as well as the opportunities that are currently available in the area of product infeed and generally throughout the packaging process.
This article will shed light on the benefits that automation solutions for medical and pharmaceutical products offer, as well as the opportunities that are currently available in the area of product infeed and generally throughout the packaging process.
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Digital printing systems fulfil challenging pack marking requirements
The UDI Directive affects all companies that manufacture and place medical devices on the market.
The UDI Directive affects all companies that manufacture and place medical devices on the market.
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Full wrap labelling for maximum pack attractiveness at the POS
Together with UPM Raflatac, MULTIVAC has defined a standard range of label materials, which can be printed and processed into full wrap labels for the MULTIVAC L 310 conveyor belt labeler.
Together with UPM Raflatac, MULTIVAC has defined a standard range of label materials, which can be printed and processed into full wrap labels for the MULTIVAC L 310 conveyor belt labeler.
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Automated label and print inspection in the food industry
Although present legislation does not yet stipulate the use of visual inspection systems for checking labels, investment in automatic inspection systems can be very beneficial for many reasons.
Although present legislation does not yet stipulate the use of visual inspection systems for checking labels, investment in automatic inspection systems can be very beneficial for many reasons.
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Optimum slicing quality and weight accuracy when producing cheese slices
While also maintaining the highest hygienic standards, producers today must operate with the maximum efficiency, flexibility, weight accuracy, and yield, if they are to remain competitive in the market. But how can these requirements be met? And what in particular must be taken into account when slicing cheese?
While also maintaining the highest hygienic standards, producers today must operate with the maximum efficiency, flexibility, weight accuracy, and yield, if they are to remain competitive in the market. But how can these requirements be met? And what in particular must be taken into account when slicing cheese?
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Sustainable packaging concepts for sliced cheese
Innovative packaging concepts can help to master the difficult balancing act between sustainability, product protection and quality preservation when packaging dairy products.
Innovative packaging concepts can help to master the difficult balancing act between sustainability, product protection and quality preservation when packaging dairy products.
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Labelling of dairy products
The range of dairy products is very large - it extends from hard cheese, semi-hard sliced cheese or soft cheese through to butter and cream cheese and right up to liquid or creamy products such as milk, whipped cream, and yogurt. In this article you will learn how the labelling process for the different product groups can be performed as reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible.
The range of dairy products is very large - it extends from hard cheese, semi-hard sliced cheese or soft cheese through to butter and cream cheese and right up to liquid or creamy products such as milk, whipped cream, and yogurt. In this article you will learn how the labelling process for the different product groups can be performed as reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible.
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Use automation to master modern challenges in the food industry
Intelligently used automation solutions can make a major contribution in the food industry to designing an efficient, hygienic, and cost-effective packaging process. This article will throw light on those systems, which are available for the most common tasks in this sector.
Intelligently used automation solutions can make a major contribution in the food industry to designing an efficient, hygienic, and cost-effective packaging process. This article will throw light on those systems, which are available for the most common tasks in this sector.
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Packing sustainably
With different material and packaging concepts, manufacturers can contribute to meeting current market requirements for sustainable packaging solutions.
With different material and packaging concepts, manufacturers can contribute to meeting current market requirements for sustainable packaging solutions.
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Beef jerky in attractive aluminium packs
The Chinese company, Zhangfei Beef, recognized the jerky trend at an early stage and now presents its high-quality beef snacks at the point of sale in attractive aluminium packs.
The Chinese company, Zhangfei Beef, recognized the jerky trend at an early stage and now presents its high-quality beef snacks at the point of sale in attractive aluminium packs.
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“A holistic approach to retail thinking, management, and processes”
We spoke to Dr. Reinhard Grandke, Head of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) about the challenges and opportunities for digitalisation in food retailing.
We spoke to Dr. Reinhard Grandke, Head of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) about the challenges and opportunities for digitalisation in food retailing.
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Perfect slicing results for fresh meat and processed products
In this article we have compiled those aspects, which need to be taken into account with slicing of fresh food, depending on the particular product and the outline conditions.
In this article we have compiled those aspects, which need to be taken into account with slicing of fresh food, depending on the particular product and the outline conditions.
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Automatic loading of sausage and meat products into the packaging machine
Different products such as sliced meats, sausages or fresh meat require individual solutions for feeding and loading products efficiently and gently into the pack cavities.
Different products such as sliced meats, sausages or fresh meat require individual solutions for feeding and loading products efficiently and gently into the pack cavities.
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Different packaging concepts and methods for preserving meat quality
In addition to the high demands placed on hygiene and functionality, one of the most important objectives of a pack is to provide extended shelf life for the product.
In addition to the high demands placed on hygiene and functionality, one of the most important objectives of a pack is to provide extended shelf life for the product.
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Automation solutions for the bakery product industry
The bread and bakery product industry finds itself in a far-reaching transition. Cost pressure, product diversity in the market, altered consumer habits, and hygiene regulations require companies not only to adapt their product range but also to optimise their production processes. One important approach as regards packaging are solutions with a high degree of automation.
The bread and bakery product industry finds itself in a far-reaching transition. Cost pressure, product diversity in the market, altered consumer habits, and hygiene regulations require companies not only to adapt their product range but also to optimise their production processes. One important approach as regards packaging are solutions with a high degree of automation.
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Automation in meat processing offers a wide range of benefits
Automation solutions can not only counteract the lack of personnel, but also help to meet hygiene and quality requirements.
Automation solutions can not only counteract the lack of personnel, but also help to meet hygiene and quality requirements.
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MULTIVAC solutions for secondary packaging – highly efficient and reliable to the end of the line
When it comes to loading packs into boxes or crates, and grouping or converging packs, MULTIVAC offers a wide range of end-of-line solutions, which are very flexible to use and which are individually designed to customer requirements.
When it comes to loading packs into boxes or crates, and grouping or converging packs, MULTIVAC offers a wide range of end-of-line solutions, which are very flexible to use and which are individually designed to customer requirements.
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Automated production of combi packs
The production of combination packs for pharmaceutical products requires feeding systems that are precisely matched to the respective components and integrated into the packaging line.
The production of combination packs for pharmaceutical products requires feeding systems that are precisely matched to the respective components and integrated into the packaging line.
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MULTIVAC Tray Carrier as a solution for packing in small series of batches
For packing small batches in trays, MULTIVAC offers a tray carrier concept, which ensures fast and uncomplicated die changes and a reliable packaging process.
For packing small batches in trays, MULTIVAC offers a tray carrier concept, which ensures fast and uncomplicated die changes and a reliable packaging process.
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For maximum security - Product monitoring in the packaging procedure
Thanks to a wide range of inspection solutions, capable of seamelss integrationd into the packaging line, automated quality control can be performed very reliably, even for high-output applications.
Thanks to a wide range of inspection solutions, capable of seamelss integrationd into the packaging line, automated quality control can be performed very reliably, even for high-output applications.
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Attractive solutions for full-wrap labelling of packs
MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection has continuously expanded its portfolio of conveyor belt labelers in recent years.
MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection has continuously expanded its portfolio of conveyor belt labelers in recent years.
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Infeeding syringes
For the first time, MULTIVAC is offering its own solution for the automated infeed of pre-filled syringes, which can be seamlessly integrated into a packaging line.
For the first time, MULTIVAC is offering its own solution for the automated infeed of pre-filled syringes, which can be seamlessly integrated into a packaging line.
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Automated infeed, loading and unloading of medical products within the packaging procedure
A largely automated packaging procedure increases process reliability, raises efficiency and guarantees optimum product protection. But when is it sensible to automate the packaging procedure? And what are the approaches to this?
A largely automated packaging procedure increases process reliability, raises efficiency and guarantees optimum product protection. But when is it sensible to automate the packaging procedure? And what are the approaches to this?
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Code of Conduct
Internal standards and specifications of the MULTIVAC Group
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Sustainability report
Our first sustainability report based on the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
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