ULMA Packaging UK has officially launched its next-generation Fast Skin technology, enhancing traysealing performance for fresh and prepared food producers.

Anchored by the introduction of the new TSX 875 traysealer — the first model in Ulma’s new TSX platform — the advanced system is engineered to simultaneously boost productivity, refine pack presentation, and maximise operational efficiency.

Unlocking productivity and presentation

For fresh and prepared food producers — spanning meat, fish, poultry, and ready-to-cook applications — packaging machinery must balance high speed with uncompromised aesthetic and barrier standards. Fast Skin technology delivers on all fronts:

• High-speed output: the technology enables traysealers to achieve up to 13 cycles per minute in skin applications, matching the productivity levels of alternative high-performance packaging formats.
• Precision film adaptation: by exercising accurate control over temperature, vacuum, and sealing parameters, the system ensures optimal film distribution. This minimises film thinning and cuts down on risks such as film breakage or inconsistent seals.
• Superior second skin aesthetics: the TSX 875 delivers stable, repeatable sealing cycles at higher speeds, providing consumers with a premium second-skin presentation characterised by increased transparency, exceptional product visibility, and robust structural integrity for extended shelf life and distribution.

Driving efficiency and flexibility

Beyond visual appeal and speed, the Fast Skin system is designed to streamline factory-floor operations and support ambitious environmental targets:

• Reduced waste and stress: the controlled forming process lowers material stress and waste while enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through minimised downtime and improved reliability.
• Broad material compatibility: the TSX platform supports a wide variety of sustainable materials, including recyclable films and fibre-based solutions such as flat cardboard formats.
• Future-ready automation: the TSX platform acts as a strategic foundation for future innovation, offering increased automation and integration capabilities, improved accessibility for maintenance and cleaning, and greater flexibility across diverse pack formats.

Commenting on the launch, Paul Morican, managing director of Ulma Packaging UK, noted: “Fast Skin represents an important progression in traysealing capability, enabling food manufacturers to increase output while maintaining the high standards of pack quality and presentation the market now expects. The introduction of the TSX platform demonstrates ULMA’s ongoing commitment to developing future-ready packaging solutions that combine performance, reliability and sustainability.”

The new TSX 875 traysealer and Fast Skin technology are available now for food manufacturers seeking to future-proof their packaging lines across meat, fish, poultry, and ready-to-meal sectors.