Machine upgrades enhance long-term production efficiency and reduce maintenance costs

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Oct. 21, 2024 — BW Flexible Systems, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions, will launch its reengineered Thiele UltraStar G2 Bag Filler at PACK EXPO International in booth S-2100, held November 3 to 6 in Chicago.

This second-generation machine is the latest addition to the Thiele Star series, a series of bag filling solutions known for its strong reputation in the pet food, animal feed, sugar, milling and fertilizer industries. It builds on the success of the original UltraStar by enhancing reliability, streamlining maintenance and improving durability to boost overall equipment effectiveness and optimize return on investment.

"The UltraStar G2 Bag Filler represents our commitment to innovation driven by customer needs," said Jan-Pieter Grootendorst, Global Product Line Leader for Palletizing at BW Flexible Systems. "Our goal is to deliver a machine that ensures seamless operations and supports long-term performance."

After gathering extensive customer feedback and in-depth analysis, BW Flexible Systems made several key upgrades to the UltraStar G2. The re-engineered design minimizes unplanned production stops, reducing downtime and increasing reliability.

"Manufacturers today face growing pressure to improve efficiency while controlling costs," said Braden Beam, Global Product Line Leader for Bag Filling at BW Flexible Systems. "With the UltraStar G2, we provide a solution that meets these challenges by offering easier maintenance and long-term durability to evolve with shifting market needs."

Additionally, BW Flexible Systems simplified the design of the UltraStar G2 to lower overall maintenance costs. The machine now requires fewer spare parts and increases maintenance accessibility, simplifying repairs. This streamlined design enables quicker parts replacement and a smaller inventory of spare parts on hand to save on maintenance costs.

"We've engineered the UltraStar G2 for easy maintenance, so teams can make adjustments quickly and keep production lines moving," said Beam. "We focused on making the machine more user-friendly and cost-effective in the long run."

On top of a simplified design, the UltraStar G2 Bag Filler integrates seamlessly with Symach palletizing solutions to optimize entire packaging lines. See the Thiele UltraStar G2 in action and learn more about Symach palletizers in booth S-2100 at PACK EXPO International. Learn more about the Thiele UltraStar G2 Bag Filler here.

BW Flexible Systems is one of three divisions — alongside BW Filling & Closing and BW Integrated Systems — which together comprise BW Packaging, Barry-Wehmiller's packaging machinery group. With a global footprint spanning 25 countries, BW Packaging is distinguished by its commitment to the performance of its products, integration services, sustainable offerings and lifetime support for every solution.

ABOUT BW FLEXIBLE SYSTEMS
BW Flexible Systems creates flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products by bringing together some of the industry's most trusted and innovative brands, including Hayssen vertical form/fill/seal and horizontal flow wrap machines, SYMACH palletizers and Thiele bag filling and sealing machines. With eight locations throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands, BW Flexible Systems offers unparalleled lifetime support to its customers globally. For more information, visit bwpackaging.com/bw-flexible-systems

ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of highly engineered capital equipment and consulting services for a wide variety of industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3.5 billion organization with more than 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company's transformation in his book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family. To learn more, go to barrywehmiller.com.