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Packing It Out Potato Bagging and Packing Products a GRoweR-shiPPeR has Plenty to woRRy about with the whole process of growing potatoes without having to worry about the products that will bag, package and ship the product. because potatoes are our way of life, they need the utmost care when handling during the packaging process. that’s why we’re giving our readers our annual bagging and Packaging buyer’s Guide—to help them know what kinds of products are out there to get your precious product to the customer. is your business using the latest in potato bagging and packaging products? VOLM ULTRATECH MESH ultratech mesh is eco-smart packaging technology introduced by Volm. ultratech mesh was developed as a solution to consumer and retailer demand for produce packaging with a reduced carbon footprint. ultratech mesh is lightweight but strong, delivering capacity, breathability and stability while using less material and consuming less fossil fuel in production and transportation. ERNST EXPANDING ROLL-SIZER the ernst expanding adjustable Roll-sizer is designed to speedily size produce by means of precision-controlled rollers. spacing of rollers is regulated by control handles conveniently placed on the sides of the sizer. smallest sizes are removed first, then each larger size is removed progressively as the produce flows through the sizer. Produce is carried away by conveyor belts passing through the sizer. most ernst sizers have over 200 bearings, to prevent wear. it is not uncommon to find ernst sizers working in the field for over 30 years. the ernst sizer achieves its accuracy by having the same size opening between its rollers throughout the one drop-out size. Ernst Manufacturing Co. (661) 831-7553 AMERICAN-NEWLONG A1-PB BAG CLOSING SYSTEM american-newlong’s adjustable Volm is a lean, vertically efficient partner to the produce industry. the company operates its own manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as a large trucking fleet, used exclusively for customer deliveries, a combination that ensures cost control as well as on- time deliveries. those qualities have helped make Volm a supplier trusted by customers large and small. Volm Companies, Inc. (715) 627-4826 www.volmcompanies.com Editor’s Note: This list is by no means comprehensive. If you know of more smart bagging or packaging products that can be included in our magazine, please email tbaum@ potatogrower.com. 28 Potato Grower | SEPTEMBER 2010 a1-Pb pedestal combined with a Ds-9 sewing head can sew any type of bag including paper, woven PP/Pe and cloth, with or without crepe tape, and sews single or double-thread chain stitch. it can be converted to a single thread system, thus producing a “user- friendly” bag for your customers. the Ds-9 bag Closing machine is one of the fastest single-needle bag closing machine on the market (2700 rpm). it also features a simple, enclosed oil-bath lubrication systems and sealed moving parts for optimum performance in dusty environments. the Ds-9 works in both manual and automatic lines and fits on most pedestal units with no modification needed. adjustable in height, the cost-efficient a1-Pb is compatible with a wide range of conveyors. the units come standard with vector drive systems for ease of field set up and speed change. american-newlong, inc. is the leading manufacturer of bag closing, bag making and heavy-duty packaging systems, including industrial bag closing heads for paper, poly and woven poly bags, portable bag closers, heat sealers plus one of the oldest distributors of Fuji robotic palletizers. “turn key” and custom design systems are also available American-Newlong (317) 787-9421 www.american-newlong.com BUYER’S GUIDE | BAGGING & PACKAGING