ULMA Packaging at Interpack 2026: Integrated Automation and Future-Ready Packaging Solutions
May 7–13, 2026 | Hall 5 – Stand 5C23 | Messe Düsseldorf
In today’s production environments, manufacturers require packaging systems that combine automation, sustainability, hygiene and operational reliability. ULMA Packaging responds to these challenges with robust, efficient and flexible solutions designed to protect product integrity while maximising Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Tray Sealing Technology: Present and Future Performance
ULMA Packaging will present both its current high-performance tray sealing capabilities and the next stage of its technological evolution.
ULMA introduces the new TSX 875 for Fast Skin applications as the first member of the future TSX generation of tray sealers. Specifically engineered for high-performance Fast Skin packaging, this platform represents the technological foundation of ULMA’s next-generation tray sealing portfolio, built around enhanced performance, reliability, process control, efficiency and robustness.
Alongside it, ULMA demonstrates with the TSA 540 its established expertise in MAP and Skin applications, offering versatility, quick changeovers and reliable production performance. This solution will be completed with an integrated dosing, enabling precise portioning, a key requirement for ready meals. The TSA 540 combines a robust hygienic design with up to 21 cycles/min in MAP, making it suitable for medium-high production environments.
Sustainable developments such as LEAFSKIN® on flat cardboard, R-Skin™ technology enabling up to 50% material reduction in plastic trays, and the CUT-ON TRAY system for optimised film usage will also be highlighted.
Vertical Packaging: Hygiene, Flexibility and Reduced Consumption
ULMA will showcase the VTC 840 WD, a vertical form-fill-seal Wash Down solution designed for fresh, frozen and sensitive products requiring intensive cleaning.
In addition to its Wash Down capabilities, the machine has been engineered for optimised resource efficiency, reducing both energy and air consumption while maintaining high performance levels.
The integration of TightBag™ technology minimises excess air inside the package without perforation, optimising bag size, reducing material usage and improving transport efficiency.
SealFlex™ sealing technology enables the processing of a wide range of materials — including paper — supporting sustainable packaging strategies with high technical availability.
The result is a vertical solution that combines hygiene, flexibility and lower operational consumption, contributing to improved overall equipment efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership.
Flow Pack Solutions for High-Speed and Wash Down Environments
ULMA will display advanced Flow Pack solutions for the most demanding industries.
ULMA will also present the FR 400 Twin, a high-performance twin-head Flow Pack solution equipped with a new linear motor-based automatic infeed system. This technology allows independent and synchronised control of product carriers, ensuring precise positioning, smoother handling and higher speeds compared to mechanical systems. Combined with the dual-head sealing concept of the FR 400 Twin, the result is increased flexibility, improved OEE and long-term operational reliability.
The FM 400 Flow Pack machine for High-Speed MAP applications incorporates a Long-Dwell sealing head capable of reaching speeds of up to 150 ppm while guaranteeing airtight seals. Its Wash Down-ready design, stainless-steel construction and minimum IP66 protection make it ideal for demanding hygienic environments requiring intensive cleaning.
High-Performance Thermoforming Technology: TFX Series
The new TFX thermoforming machine will be featured as a benchmark of ULMA Packaging’s approach to hygienic design, performance and operational availability. Designed for demanding applications, the TFX series delivers high-quality packaging while enabling the use of sustainable materials.
Advanced technologies such as synchronised movements—boosting productivity by up to 10%—and an optimised vacuum system design that reduces cycle times by up to 20% contribute to a more agile, efficient and reliable packaging process, supporting high-volume production with consistent results.
Seamless Automation Across Complete Packaging Lines
ULMA Packaging will present fully integrated packaging lines covering the entire process, from primary packaging to end-of-line automation.
As part of this integrated approach, ULMA will highlight its strategic collaboration with RAMA, strengthening its capability to deliver complete end-of-line automation solutions. Through this partnership, customers benefit from modular systems that can include case erectors, case packers, quality control systems, case closers and robotic palletisers, all engineered to operate as a single, optimised system.
One of the lines on display will present a fully automated secondary packaging process, covering automatic case forming, product loading, case closing and robotic palletising. This complete configuration demonstrates how ULMA and RAMA combine expertise to ensure smooth product flow, full traceability and optimised performance across the entire secondary packaging stage.
A second line will feature an automatic gravity case packing solution positioned downstream of a vertical packaging machine. In this setup, bags are automatically collated and gravity-fed into cases, creating a compact, mechanically simplified and highly efficient secondary packaging solution capable of maintaining high throughput while optimising floor space utilisation.
Hall 5 – Stand 5C23
Visitors to Hall 5 (Stand 5C23) will experience how automation, integration and sustainability converge to deliver efficient and future-ready packaging solutions.
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