Düsseldorf, Germany — 7 May 2026 — TNA Solutions introduces the next-generation packaging system, the tna robag® Quantum, at interpack 2026, engineered to help food manufacturers increase throughput, simplify operations and respond faster to changing market demands.

Since redefining VFFS packaging in 1982, TNA has spent more than four decades relentlessly innovating the robag® platform, introducing multiple generations of technology that have continually pushed industry standards forward. The tna robag® Quantum represents the next major leap in this journey, bringing a new level of performance, flexibility and intelligent simplicity to modern food production.

Michael Jonson, CEO of TNA Solutions, said: “For over 40 years, the tna robag® has continuously raised the bar in VFFS packaging through ongoing innovation. Quantum is the latest expression of that journey, built with the same pioneering spirit, and engineered for what the industry needs next.”

Responding to rising complexity in food production

As labour shortages, rising costs and increasing product variety continue to reshape snack production, manufacturers are under pressure to do more with less. The growth of smaller bag sizes and multipacks is adding to that challenge, increasing the number of packs that need to be formed, filled and moved — often without additional labour or factory space.

The tna robag® Quantum has been developed to address these pressures with a different approach to capacity. Rather than simply adding more bagmakers to increase output, it is designed to deliver higher output per tube (up to 300 bags per minute, subject to bag, film and product type), helping manufacturers reduce the number of machines required for the same production target and create a more manageable overall line configuration.

Delivering measurable operational gains

For producers, this can translate into significant operational gains, including higher output per tube, fewer machines for the same output and low product and film waste, depending on the application. By reducing the amount of associated infeed and outfeed equipment, manufacturers can also lower maintenance demands, cleaning requirements and total line complexity.

Simon Hill, Group Product Innovation Manager at TNA Solutions, said: “Snack manufacturers are under pressure to produce more packs, more variety and more value, without adding complexity to the factory floor. With the tna robag® Quantum, we are helping producers rethink high-capacity packaging by increasing output per tube rather than simply adding more machines. The result is a simpler, more efficient line that supports higher OEE, lower waste and faster routes to profitability.”

Engineered for easier operations

The new platform has been engineered around four priorities that matter directly on the factory floor: easier, better, faster and smarter. Simplified operation and a cleaner machine architecture help reduce day-to-day intervention and support faster changeovers. The system is also designed to maintain repeatable pack quality at high speed, while on-machine event management and integrated training support faster operator response and long-term performance improvement.

Crucially, the tna robag® Quantum is designed to perform as part of a complete line. Integrated with distribution and seasoning, it supports a smarter, more connected production system that helps manufacturers address labour constraints, space limitations and growing product variety without adding unnecessary difficulty.

Visitors to interpack 2026 can see the tna robag® Quantum live at the TNA Solutions in Hall 14, Stands C56 & D56, from 7–13 May.

Evan Segalowitz, Managing Director and President of MULTIVAC Canada, will be leaving the company at his own request, effective July 27, 2026, after over nine years in the role, to pursue new professional oppor-tunities. During his tenure, Evan supported the organization's continued development and long-term growth.

The company also announced that, effective July 1, 2026, Paul Marsden will assume the role of Managing Director and President of MULTIVAC Canada. Paul has more than 20 years of experience within MULTIVAC and has held leadership roles across Customer Care and Sales, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. His broad experience across the organization positions him well to lead MULTIVAC Canada through its next stage of growth.

As the leadership transition takes place, MULTIVAC Canada remains focused on continuing to support its customers and partners with the con-sistent service, quality, and reliability they expect.

NETZSCH Pumps USA, a global leader in complex fluid handling solutions, highlights its advanced NOTOS^® multi screw pump technology integrated with its Barrel Emptying System, delivering a complete solution for food and consumer products manufacturers requiring hygienic, gentle, and efficient product transfer from drums and containers.

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems has engineered the Barrel Emptying System with their NOTOS^® 2NSH pump to address the challenges of emptying high-viscosity, shear-sensitive, and value-added products commonly found in food and consumer goods production. The system is ideal for products such as syrups, flavorings, oils, chocolate, creams, pastes, gels, and other viscous formulations that must be handled carefully to maintain product integrity and minimize waste.

The NOTOS^® 2NSH sanitary multi screw pump operates with virtually no pulsations and continuous flow, ensuring gentle product handling and precise dosing. Its design enables consistent pressure and smooth conveying, making it particularly suitable for shear-sensitive or aeration-prone media. The pump’s hygienic construction supports compliance with stringent sanitary requirements, while its robust mechanical seal design contributes to long service life and operational reliability.

The Barrel Emptying System is engineered to maximize product recovery and reduce residual waste left in drums. By combining a follower plate system with the NOTOS^® pump, the unit ensures near-complete emptying of containers, improving yield and reducing raw material loss. This makes it especially valuable in applications where ingredients are costly or produced in smaller, controlled batches.

Designed with sanitation and maintenance in mind, the system offers clean-in-place (CIP) capability to streamline the cleaning process and easy disassembly to minimize downtime. The system supports consistent dosing and transfer into downstream processes such as mixing, filling, or packaging.

With its combination of hygienic design, gentle conveying, and high product recovery, the NOTOS^® Barrel Emptying System provides food and consumer product manufacturers with a reliable, efficient solution for handling complex fluids directly from drums to batch and mix tanks and process lines.

For more information about the NOTOS^® multi screw pump and Barrel Emptying System for food and consumer products, visit https://pumps-systems.netzsch.com/en-US. 

BETHLEHEM, PA - A new FLEXICON^® Mobile Bag Dumping Station with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor transfers material manually dumped from hand-held sacks into elevated process equipment or storage vessels across multiple plant locations dust free. The system isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags, and the conveying of material downstream.

The self-contained system’s frame is equipped with locking wheel casters, ensuring stability during heavy load transfers while allowing the unit to be easily rolled into storage or for cleaning when not in use.

Using built-in rubber gloves, operators retrieve bags through a hinged door on the hood’s sidewall, placing them onto a grate for opening and emptying without direct skin contact. Emptied bags are then passed through a second hinged door on the opposite sidewall into the integrated bag compactor, streamlining disposal.

The dust collector maintains negative pressure within the enclosure, and a dual-cartridge filtration system captures dust generated during dumping, bag disposal, and compaction. Filters are easily accessible via a removable interior baffle and feature quick-disconnect fittings for fast replacement.

The high-capacity cylinder on the bag compactor can compress up to 80 bags into a removable bin. Safety interlocks on the compactor’s main door and the flapper door linking it to the dust hood prevent operation unless the door is securely closed.

Material flows from the hopper into the charging adapter of the screw conveyor. A stainless-steel screw with a specialized geometry effectively handles both free- and non-free-flowing bulk materials, including those prone to packing, caking, smearing, seizing, or fluidizing—without causing blend separation.