tna has announced the launch of a new vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) system with full wash-down functionality. Featuring a hygienic design, the tna arctic^® 3 is able to run in wet and cold processing environments, whilst maintaining high levels of sanitation and flexibility.

The announcement comes as the company confirms it acquired Sabalpack, a leading Italian manufacturer of all stainless steel VFFS technology for the fresh and frozen sector, earlier this year. The tna arctic 3 is the latest generation of Sabalpack’s existing arctic range of full wash-down VFFS systems and the result of the combined engineering expertise of the Australian company and the Italian fresh/frozen expert.
Michael Green, group general manager at tna, comments: “We see immense opportunities in the fresh and frozen foods sector – in particular as people continue to look for foods that blend convenience, health and indulgence. Food manufacturers in this segment, however, need to adhere to some of the strictest sanitary regulations, so a simple and hygienic equipment design is critical. Sabalpack has a long history in the development of all stainless steel equipment, which made the company’s portfolio a great fit for our own range of high performance VFFS technology.”