At Interpack 2026, Syntegon is introducing a significant transformation in frozen food logistics through the worldwide debut of its integrated SVX Agile and Elematic 4001 line. This innovative solution combines high-speed vertical bagging with a gravity-driven case packing mechanism to tackle one of the industry’s most significant “hidden” expenses: the costly inefficiency of “shipping air.”
This launch transitions Syntegon from merely supplying components to acting as a lifecycle partner for manufacturers. The company now provides a cohesive architecture aimed at addressing stringent sustainability standards and increased throughput needs.
The new integrated frozen food line harmonizes the SVX Agile vertical bagger with the recently developed Elematic 4001 gravity case packer. Designed specifically for individually quick frozen (IQF) products such as French fries, frozen vegetables, fruits, and proteins, this “bag-to-case” system allows for unified control over both primary and secondary packaging through a single human-machine interface (HMI).
Manufacturers in the frozen food industry grapple with a unique set of challenges: maintaining low temperatures for products, achieving high speeds, and adhering to global sustainability regulations aimed at minimizing packaging volume. Conventional robotic pick-and-place systems frequently struggle to meet the density requirements necessary for efficient frozen logistics. Syntegon’s solution directly addresses the demand for optimized case utilization, enabling manufacturers to lower their carbon emissions and shipping expenses by maximizing product density per carton.
Key technological innovations drive the output of this line:
- SVX Agile: A leading-edge vertical bagger that efficiently forms, fills, and seals pillow bags at exceptional speeds.
- Elematic 4001 Gravity Packer: This unit employs a dual-level servo-controlled collation and drop station, eliminating the need for traditional robotic systems by directly depositing grouped bags into shipping cases.
- Rumbling Station: An essential feature that ensures products are evenly distributed within the bags before loading, allowing them to lay flat and pack more tightly, which significantly boosts case density.
Targeting large-scale IQF manufacturers and co-packers operating in global supply chains, this line accommodates infeed rates of up to 120 bags per minute and can load 25 cases per minute. It is specifically designed for high-output settings where optimizing operational equipment effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing labor training requirements are crucial.
After its initial launch at Interpack 2026 featuring horizontal case loading, a modular variant that supports both horizontal and vertical loading will be introduced in the latter half of 2026. This flexibility enables manufacturers to conform to diverse regional logistics demands. Syntegon views the line as a long-term investment, supported by extensive Service Agreements to facilitate a low total cost of ownership (TCO).
Syntegon aspires to become the leading integrated line partner for the frozen food sector. By synchronizing the “look, feel, and touchpoint” of the complete packaging process, the company aims to diminish operator errors and reduce troubleshooting time. The objective is to deliver measurable efficiency improvements that extend beyond the factory floor and into the broader logistics network.
For food and beverage manufacturers, Syntegon’s integrated approach provides three strategic benefits:
- Unified Control: Reducing reliance on machinery from various suppliers diminishes training challenges and simplifies data gathering for OEE tracking.
- Gravity over Robotics: In the IQF segment, utilizing gravity-fed drop mechanisms alongside rumbling stations achieves superior pack densities compared to robotic arms, which directly lowers shipping costs.
- Future-proofing Regulations: As sustainability initiatives increasingly target reductions in secondary packaging, the capacity to minimize “air” is evolving into a competitive imperative rather than a mere advantage.
