Redpack goes to Latvia to pack sandwiches.

Redpack Packaging Machinery, the Norfolk-based manufacturer of rugged, high quality flow wrapping machines, has made its first sale to Latvia.

The Hotshot 2/40 carton wedge sealer will be used by a sandwich manufacturer based in Riga to supply a range of pre-packed sandwiches to roadside petrol filling stations operated by a number of companies throughout Eastern Europe.

Pre-packed sandwiches from petrol filling stations is one of the convenience foods which is taken for granted here in the UK, but in many of the Baltic countries which only recently joined the European Union, such snack and convenience foods are still a relatively new, and fast growing, consumer experience.

The innovative Hotshot 2/40 twin lane packing line is capable of sealing 2,400 sandwich wedges per hour. It is manufactured in stainless steel and its IP65 rating means it can be hosed down for cleaning. Hygiene is further enhanced through the provision of numerous access hatches which facilitate a thorough yet easy clean down at the end of each working shift.

European companies are now starting to take their environmental responsibilities very seriously and, to this end, Redpack Packaging Machinery has incorporated a unique power saving feature into the Hotshot 2/40. The machine's heater elements automatically reduce in temperature when the machine is left for any length of time, thereby helping the company to reduce its carbon footprint.

Redpack's Steve Crow said: "Countries such as Latvia are investing heavily in their manufacturing infrastructure and the need for food and fresh produce packaging systems is growing as consumer demand increases. I am hopeful that we shall now be able to generate further new business in Latvia and the surrounding countries."

Contact Redpack Packaging on tel 01603 722280 or visit www.redpack.com