Multivac Provides High Productivity Chamber Solutions For Large-Volume Packagers

Kansas City, MO (July 15, 2003) – Large volume manufacturers of vacuum packaged products such as meat, poultry, cheese, seafood and produce, can incorporate a flexible, cost-effective solution into their production operations with Multivac's line of belted B500 or C700 vacuum chamber packaging solutions. Customers can choose from a range of features including, automatic in-feed and discharge conveyors, a inline shrink tunnel, inline drying tunnel and other options to create attractive wrinkle-free, brand building packaging. Both machines are constructed from stainless steel promoting safety, simple cleaning, easy maintenance and have manual or automatic self-diagnostic controls to minimize machinery downtime. In addition, food manufacturers will get the quality, reliability and convenience of owning a Multivac that is backed by an experienced team of service and sales experts.

"Multivac can customize a machine for operator friendly packaging including, shrink bags or vacuum pouches, that are second to none," says Bill Williams, product manager, Multivac. "Our B500 and C700 vacuum packaging systems offer many options that enhance the products of most food manufacturing operations, with adjustable speed conveyor belts, self-diagnostics, and a standard design that is hygienic and provides the best seal available."

The high-powered B500 can be effectively integrated into a full production vacuum packaging line with a microprocessor control with 49 product presets, adjustable water cooled seal bars, equipped with bi-active top and bottom sealing, and trim waste collection for excessive bag tails. This semi-automatic vacuum chamber machine is ideal for a wide range of large volume applications such as 40# cheese blocks, bone in/boneless loins, ribs, turkeys, hams and bulky produce items. The B500 touts the longest seal bars in the industry at 52 inches each. It is the only completely wash-down hygienic machine available of its kind.

The C700 system is available in automated or manual modes to meet product output of varying sizes. Standard versions of the machine come with a built-in vacuum pump, automatic progressive ventilation and/or belt. The machine can also include an SE 100 shrink unit, available with steam generation or hook up to plant steam, and/or a TE 100 drying tunnel to ensure products are presented in the most attractive way possible. Moreover, including an automatic feeding and discharge system on the machine will benefit manufacturers by efficiently reducing plant operational costs and manpower.

For more information on Multivac's complete line of chamber machines, please contact. chambersales@multivac.com.

About Multivac Inc.
Multivac, inc. is a leading manufacturer of thermoform-fill-seal rollstock packaging solutions, chamber vacuum pouch sealers, tray sealers, shrink tanks, 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.

Multivac , 11021 Pomona NW Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153. Tel: 800-800-8552; Fax: 816-891-0460.