Efficient cardboard outer packaging for chocolates, chips, pralines, biscuits & more
The confectionery industry places the highest demands on end-of-line packaging: delicate products, a wide range of formats and seasonal assortment changes require flexible, precise and high-performance packaging solutions.
Typical challenges:
- High assortment variety: Bars, tablets, pralines, biscuits, chips and more require flexible machine concepts.
- Seasonal promotions: Different assortments for Christmas, Easter and special campaigns necessitate additional formats.
- Product protection: Delicate products such as chocolate must be handled gently.
- Shelf-ready presentation: Attractive displays and trays should ensure the perfect appearance at retail point of sale.
- Sustainability: Recyclable cartons and minimized material consumption demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability.
SOMIC develops modular packaging machines that securely pack your prepackaged products into attractive shelf-ready cartons. With a high assortment variety and frequent format changes, our solutions position you optimally.
Machine solutions for confectionery & snacks
For 50 years SOMIC has been developing modular end-of-line packaging machines for the food industry. Our confectionery packaging machines reliably carton pre-packaged chocolate, candies, biscuits, snacks and savory snacks into high-quality carton outer packaging – efficiently, gently and sustainably.
Maximum flexibility in the packaging process
From collecting and grouping to closing: SOMIC automates all process steps in end-of-line packaging technology that require high performance and maximum precision. In addition, different formats can be implemented on a SOMIC packaging machine. Future market-driven changes or adjustments are possible at any time with SOMIC’s modular system.
Your benefits:
- Modular system platform: SOMIC packaging machines can be individually adapted to your products and processes.
- Gentle on products: Gentle handling of delicate confectionery such as pralines and filled chocolates.
- Fast format change: Up to 70% time savings through automatic format adjustment (with a SOMIC 434) and SOMIC QuickChange.
- Compact footprint: Space-saving, compact design - also for easy integration into existing lines.
- Lifecycle service: Worldwide support with helpdesk, remote maintenance, spare parts service and training programs.
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Confectionery packaging: single-component or multi-component packaging, depending on requirements
For optimal presentation of your confectionery in retail, we develop the ideal packaging solution for your final packaging. Our packaging machines produce shelf-ready cartons in a wide range of formats – from one-piece trays, wraparound cartons and regular slotted cases (RSC) to multi-part cover/tray solutions. Thanks to interchangeable format parts, you can switch flexibly between predefined packaging variants.
Tray carton
Wraparound carton
RSC carton
Secure transport and first-class quality thanks to SOMIC
Trust in our expertise and professional packaging solutions for the optimal end-of-line packaging of your confectionery and snacks. Our machines process a wide range of carton materials reliably and efficiently wich are tailored to the specific requirements of the confectionery industry.
SOMIC packaging machines process corrugated cardboard packaging in a wide range of material thicknesses – from solid board through to E-flute at approx. 1.5 mm and the common B-flute at approx. 3 mm to the robust C-flute at approx. 4 mm. Mixed constructions and varying board qualities are also processed reliably. This ensures that your confectionery and snacks are optimally protected and attractively presented in every packaging variant. Other material thicknesses and special materials are available on request.
Every confectionery product has its own requirements for secondary packaging:
- Product protection: Gentle handling for temperature-sensitive chocolate.
- Stackability: Precise shaping for secure storage and transport.
- Shelf presentation: Shelf-ready designs for direct use in retail.
- Seasonal packaging: Rapid changeover to Christmas, Easter or promotional formats.
- Coding and marking: Integration of labeling, best-before-date printing and printing on packs possible.
We analyze your specific product requirements and jointly develop the appropriate packaging solution.
Sustainability is a central factor of modern packaging solutions in the confectionery industry. SOMIC supports your sustainability goals through:
- Optimized material usage: Precise folding processes minimize cardboard consumption.
- Paper-based alternatives: Support in transitioning from plastic to cardboard.
- Energy efficiency: Modern drive technology for reduced energy consumption.
- Longevity: Engineered for exceptional durability, delivering a lifespan of 20+ years whilst requiring minimal use of resources.
With SOMIC, you invest in packaging solutions that combine ecological and economic benefits.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about food packaging machines
Our packaging machines process the full spectrum of the confectionery industry: chocolate bars, bars, pralines, confections, biscuits, candies, snacks and seasonal items such as Easter or Christmas products.
Yes, our packaging machines are designed for the gentle handling of sensitive products. The products are grouped gently and then packed into cartons
Depending on the machine configuration, all types of cartons for confectionery can be produced: trays (open), wraparound cartons and RSC cartons (closed), as well as two-piece tray/cover and cover/tray packaging for premium presentation.
With quick format changes, modular expandability and reliable service, you are flexible and well positioned for your seasonal business at Easter or Christmas. Our service department is available to support you with format extensions at any time.
SOMIC's complete packaging solutions offer numerous advantages: highest efficiency through maximum automation during format changeovers, flexibility through a modular design, and durable, sustainable machine concepts. The use of cutting-edge technology ensures consistently high packaging quality – even for sensitive products such as chocolate. User-friendly operation provides comfortable handling and short training times.
Yes, SOMIC packaging machines are custom-built to your requirements and adapted to on-site conditions. Their compact footprint enables space-saving integration. To minimize downtime, the machines are optimally pre-configured in advance – after installation typically only fine-tuning is required.
SOMIC offers a comprehensive lifecycle service package specifically tailored to the requirements of the industry:
- Digital Services: Camera-based fault analysis and automated networking for improved support and better-informed operational decisions.
- Spare Parts: Worldwide delivery with express shipping for production-critical parts.
- Technical Support: Personal support by qualified technicians – by phone and via remote access.
- Training: Practical training programs for operators and technicians – on-site or at our facilities.
- Maintenance: Experienced service technicians available worldwide provide maintenance, repairs and extended machine service life.
- Upgrade and Modification: Retrofitting of new formats, modernizations and functional changes carried out by our expert team.
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Let us advise you!
Would you like to expand your packaging lines, improve your production processes or automate the packaging process? We have the ideal packaging solution for your packaging task. Contact us:
Phone.: +49 8075 916-0
E-mail: info(at)somic(dot)de