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5 08, 2026

X-Ray Inspection

2026-08-05T09:47:50+10:00

Every product matters: Why X-ray Inspection is becoming an important layer of food safety Food manufacturers are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their products are not only produced efficiently, but inspected consistently and safely before they leave the production line. A recent investment by Australian aged care meal provider The Pure Food Co highlights why X-ray inspection technology is becoming an increasingly important consideration for food manufacturers. The Pure Food Co, which provides texture-modified meals to more than 600 aged care homes across Australia, has invested in X-ray inspection technology to scan finished meal trays before they leave its
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X-Ray Inspection2026-08-05T09:47:50+10:00
13 04, 2026

Perfect Automation and Omori Join Forces

2026-04-13T10:30:10+10:00

Perfect Automation and Omori Join Forces to Strengthen Packaging Solutions in Australia Perfect Automation is proud to announce that Omori has acquired a 50% shareholding in the company, marking a new chapter in our long-standing strategic partnership and shared commitment to supporting Australian manufacturers. We have a strong history with Omori, having integrated numerous Omori packaging solutions across Australia. By combining Perfect Automation’s technical expertise and understanding of Australian manufacturing with Omori’s advanced engineering and global innovation, this collaboration creates a powerful platform to deliver practical, high-performance solutions tailored to local production needs. Our customers can expect an enhanced level
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Perfect Automation and Omori Join Forces2026-04-13T10:30:10+10:00
25 02, 2026

Perfect Automation is coming to Foodpro 2026

2026-02-25T11:21:59+11:00

Showcasing the machines that will supercharge your production! See them in action at Foodpro 2026. We’ll be showcasing the NSW-7600 Super Wrapper, a state-of-the-art packaging solution that combines speed, flexibility, and precision engineering. Designed for consistent, efficient, and future-ready packaging, the NSW-7600 helps manufacturers maximise output, cut downtime, and stay ahead of the competition. Why You Can’t Miss It See It Live – watch the NSW-7600 in action and experience its speed and precision firsthand. Boost Your Production – discover how this machine can transform your line and increase efficiency. Future-Proof Your Operation – precision-engineered to handle today’s challenges and
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Perfect Automation is coming to Foodpro 20262026-02-25T11:21:59+11:00
12 05, 2025

Don Smallgoods Wins 2025 WorldStar Award for Pioneering Packaging Innovation

2025-07-15T14:04:18+10:00

Congratulations to Don Smallgoods on their outstanding win at the 2025 WorldStar Awards. Don's is being recognised in the Food category for their cutting-edge recloseable flow wrap packaging – a first of its kind in Australia. This accolade is a well-deserved nod to Don’s bold commitment to consumer convenience, product integrity, and sustainable packaging practices that minimise plastic waste and enhance usability for every consumer. A Packaging Revolution: Rethinking Smallgoods from the Ground Up Traditionally, smallgoods like sliced ham and bacon have been packaged in rigid thermoform plastic packs – a format long criticised by consumers for its bulkiness, difficult
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Don Smallgoods Wins 2025 WorldStar Award for Pioneering Packaging Innovation2025-07-15T14:04:18+10:00
9 10, 2024

CASE STUDY – SHIFT TO JAPANESE POLYOLEFIN FILM FROM PVC

2024-11-13T20:52:28+11:00

POLYOLEFIN FILM TRIALS Perfect Automation has recently undertaken groundbreaking trials with our existing customers to eliminate PVC film from their mushroom packaging processes, aligning with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) standards. This initiative aims to completely remove PVC film and replace it with a new Japanese polyolefin film, offering an eco-friendly solution tailored for the produce sector. The customers participating in the trials are utilising Omori STN-8500 Tray Stretch Wrappers, which required only minor adjustments to accommodate the new polyolefin film. These changes were implemented under the supervision of our skilled technicians, who not only made the necessary adjustments
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CASE STUDY – SHIFT TO JAPANESE POLYOLEFIN FILM FROM PVC2024-11-13T20:52:28+11:00
1 07, 2024

Eliminate PVC with Perfect Automation

2024-07-01T10:58:12+10:00

Empowered with industry knowledge and machinery experience, Perfect Automation is currently offering a full comprehensive service trial approach, allowing us to demonstrate the effectiveness of Suntec Film in real-world applications and showcase its compatibility with Tray Stretch Wrappers. Through dedication and our extensive support, we provide customers with the opportunity to experience firsthand the benefits of Suntec Film, ensuring a seamless transition towards sustainable packaging solutions. Additionally, we offer machine solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers, further enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Our exciting collaboration, with Asahi, offers a proven sustainable future to
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Eliminate PVC with Perfect Automation2024-07-01T10:58:12+10:00
9 04, 2024

Embracing sustainability: Eliminating PVC for the mushroom industry 

2024-04-16T12:55:16+10:00

Perfect Automation is the proud partner for Omori, the global leader in manufacturing the world's ultimate Tray Stretch Wrapper. In an exciting development, we have partnered with Asahi, renowned producers of a polyolefin film that has been utilised for nearly three decades by major mushroom growers in Japan, including two of the largest mushroom companies, distributing to nearly 4,000 supermarkets throughout Japan. With this exciting collaboration, Perfect Automation proudly introduces Suntec Film, a mono polyolefin film, to the Australian market—a proven replacement for PVC that paves the way for a sustainable future. Suntec Film addresses the industry's challenge of finding
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Embracing sustainability: Eliminating PVC for the mushroom industry 2024-04-16T12:55:16+10:00
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