Labelers fit thermoform-fill and seal packaging lines.

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Cross Web and In-line Labelers can apply top or bottom labels with accuracy to ±.5 mm. All machines incorporate stainless steel control cabinet. Cross Web has completely enclosed frame preventing particle and water trapping for optimal sanitation and meeting both food and medical packaging standards. Internet-driven monitor helps to optimize label placement and troubleshoot potential processing problems.



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Multivac's New Labeling Technology Increases Production By 50% Advanced Technology Labeling System Applicable to Any Thermoform-Fill & Seal System


Kansas City, MO - (April 7, 2002) - Manufacturers can now increase brand awareness through high-impact labeling by incorporating a system from Multivac's new complete line of Cross Web and Inline Labelers. This new line of labelers fits into any thermoform-fill & seal packaging line at a lower cost. The Cross Web offers proprietary technology enabling packagers real-time control and production monitoring. Both systems have a design that significantly increases output, reduces maintenance costs and extends parts life with minimal downtime.

The Cross Web and In-line Labelers can apply top or bottom labels with accuracy to +/- .5mm. They offer speed, flexibility and enhanced productivity by up to 50 percent, over other systems. The new Web technology enables packagers to be one step ahead of the production process with an Internet-driven monitor, helping to optimize label placement and troubleshoot potential processing problems. In addition, customers will enjoy quick changeovers, easy operability and simple customization.

"We were so pleased with our current Multivac labeling technology that we eagerly added three new 615 Top Cross Web Space Savers to our already efficient product line," says Al Nimer, president of Medina Foods, Inc., producers of beef jerky sticks and beef smokies. "Most appealing is the system's wash-down capabilities, programmable screen and sanitation capabilities - all at a price that easily fit our budget."

Multivac's freestanding and top or bottom mounted labelers allow for more flexibility and efficiency in placing brand and product information on a package. All machines incorporate a stainless steel control cabinet designs and the Cross Web has a completely enclosed frame preventing particle and water trapping for optimal sanitation and meeting both food and medical packaging standards.

For more information contact Molly, at 800-800-8552, 816-891-0622 (fax), or via e-mail at. labeling@multivac.com.

About Multivac, Inc.

Multivac, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of thermoform-fill-seal rollstock packaging solutions, chamber vacuum pouch sealers, tray sealers, and both cross-web and inline labelers for food, medical and consumer product applications. From its North American headquarters, located in Kansas City, MO, the company provides strategic consultation, technical design, sales, distribution, and service of Multivac's complete line of packaging systems. Multivac maintains a comprehensive, on-site parts inventory, and offers 24x7 technical assistance and certified training for its entire line of equipment. To date, the company has designed and implemented over 100,000 packaging solutions. Multivac, Inc. is accessible via the Internet at www.multivac.com.

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