MACHINERY manufacturer ULMA Packaging UK has unveiled plans to showcase a selection of solutions designed to improve efficiency, automation and sustainability across multiple food sectors at Foodex 2025.
Taking place at NEC Birmingham from April 7-9, visitors will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations of technologies including the TSA 680 S, incorporating a tray denester. Trays will be automatically fed onto a belt, loaded with product, and then sealed.
Also on display will be the TFS 300 thermoformer, featuring a multi-head weigher system, dropping simulated prawns into a cavity before hermetically sealing them in a modified atmosphere.
A further highlight will be the Sienna LS BI flow wrapper, operating alongside the UFM 300-1 universal forming machine to form play dough into fake meat blocks, before wrapping them using the Sienna. ULMA explained this solution is particularly relevant to the pet food sector.
The VTI 640 will offer an insight into ULMA’s WeCare technologies, including Venturi and TightBag. While this machine will not be running live products, visitors will be able to see its potential in sustainable vertical bagging applications. Also on show will be the FR200 flow wrapper, typically used for packing small items such as breakfast bars, bread rolls, and fruit punnets.
Elsewhere on the stand, a video wall will include demonstrations of the MyULMA digital platform, a system providing real-time insights and support, as well as content highlighting ULMA’s commitment to sustainability.
MD James Couldwell said, “Foodex is a fantastic opportunity for us to demonstrate the breadth of our packaging solutions and how we are supporting businesses with automation, digitalisation and sustainable innovations. Our stand will feature some of our most advanced technologies, allowing visitors to see first-hand how we can help improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance overall packaging performance.”
