Evergreen Will Debut Packaging System at Pack Expo 2026
The SmartPour system will offer food manufacturers high-speed, resealable carton filling options.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Evergreen by Novolex will unveil its SmartPour dry filling machine and EverIQ digital platform at the upcoming Pack Expo 2026 in Chicago, taking place from October 18 to 21. The new equipment is designed to streamline packaging operations for food producers by integrating precision filling with advanced data aggregation.
Why it matters
The system addresses industry demand for resealable dry food packaging while aiming to reduce manufacturing spills and fill inconsistencies. By digitizing the packaging workflow, manufacturers can better monitor operational output and equipment efficiency.
The SmartPour machine operates at a speed of 50 cartons per minute, leveraging the manufacturing experience of Evergreen by Novolex in gable top packaging.
The players
Evergreen by Novolex
A packaging company that leverages 70 years of experience in the design and manufacture of gable top carton systems.
Syntegon
A packaging and processing equipment manufacturer that will launch two modular machine platforms at the event.
The details
The SmartPour system utilizes precision filling technology paired with specialized gable top cartons that include spouts and resealable closures, removing the need for plastic bag inserts. The accompanying EverIQ platform aggregates machine, carton, and operational data into one centralized interface. This setup allows plant operators to monitor filling performance and inventory flow in real-time.
Timeline
September 2026: Packaging industry leaders discussed trends during interviews.
October 18-21, 2026: Pack Expo 2026 takes place in Chicago.
Market Landscape
The introduction of the SmartPour system at Pack Expo 2026 follows a wider industry movement toward integrated, data-driven packaging machinery. It aligns with competitive launches, such as the new modular machine platforms from Syntegon, as firms prioritize operational efficiency.
Plant operators should evaluate how the removal of plastic bag inserts and the addition of resealable spouts might impact their current material sourcing and downstream customer appeal. Monitoring the EverIQ platform's integration capabilities may help identify potential improvements in data visibility across their filling lines.
The takeaway
The move toward integrated digital-filling systems suggests that manufacturers prioritize reducing material waste and improving line speed. Operations managers should prepare to assess the return on investment for such systems when comparing them against legacy manual-filling packaging workflows.
Further reading
Operators can track evolving trends in efficiency and supply chain technology in the Consumer Goods section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaginginsights.
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