2007

August

Cheese Market News: Arena Products Introduces New Shipping Containers

The Atlas 640 Shipper cheese container is designed to replace wax coated wood as well as stainless steel cheese containers. It features a knock-down design and engineered plastic construction. The containers come in 658-pound and 80-gallon capacities. Company officials say the product offers reduced shipping costs, improved sanitation, less banding, fewer components and quicker cooling. The Atlas 640 is USDA and Health Canada certified for direct food contact. The containers are manufactured with 100 percent recyclable plastic.

http://www.cheesemarketnews.com/ (Click on “new products” and then “packaging”.)

June

Packaging Digest: Arena Bulk Containers Are 'Pack-Friendly' to Friendly’s Ice Cream Toppings

Friendly Ice Cream Corp. (Friendly's for short), Wilbraham, MA, says it has found the cherry on the banana split as far as its warehousing and packaging operation is concerned. The company makes fudge and pineapple toppings in 600-gal kettles. Recently, it was able to improve safety and sanitation and decrease manual labor, as a result of converting to the Air-Evac® intermediate bulk container (IBC) system from A.R. Arena Products from stainless-steel tanks.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/880.html

Food Quality News: Arena Air-Evac® High Viscosity Pump Extracts Residue

The Arena Air-Evac® station works with the Starfish™ liner, which is designed to reduce the residual waste left behind by high-viscosity products.  "The addition of the Air-Evac Station 3 improves process productivity using existing pumps by reducing change-over time, and simplifying cleanup," the company claimed.

http://www.foodqualitynews.com/news/ng.asp?n=77250-viscosity-pump-hose

Processingtalk: Air-Evac® System Improves Safety and Sanitation

The Friendly Ice Cream Corporation has improved safety and sanitation, and decreased its manual labor, as a result of converting from stainless steel tanks to the Air-Evac® bag-in-box application.

http://www.processingtalk.com/news/are/are101.html

Confectionery News: High Viscosity Pump Extracts Residue

A.R. Arena Products said the top transfer pump mechanism in its Starfish™ Air-Evac® liner and Air-Evac Station 3 allows a more efficient extraction of hner=1');">viscosity fluids from bag-in-box bulk packages. The hands-free system works by replacing volume of liquid pumped out of inner chamber of bag with shop air introduced to chambers on outside of bag.  The inflating air chambers push the liquid content toward the bag outlet. Air volume is increased as the liquid content decreases. As product pools around the pump inlet, it can be pumped out, allowing the Air-Evac to achieve very low residual levels, the company claimed.

http://www.confectionerynews.com/news/ng.asp?n=77250-viscosity-pump-hose

ThomasNet: Starfish™ Transfer Pump Discharges High Viscosity Products

Optimizing performance of the Starfish™ Air-Evac® liner, Air-Evac® Station 3 maximizes amount of high viscosity fluids that can be extracted from bag-in-box packages. Hands-free system works by replacing volume of liquid pumped out of inner chamber of bag with shop air introduced to chambers on outside of bag. It is suitable for sanitary and ergonomic discharge of dairy, beverage, dressings and condiments, health and beauty aids, confectionaries, and chemicals.

http://news.thomasnet.com/company_detail.html?cid=977922

Cheese Market News: Arena Products Inc. Broadens and Enhances Container Pooling Service for Dairy Market

A.R. Arena Products Inc., which launched the first reusable plastic container pooling business, is broadening and expanding its popular fleet service to the cheese industry.  Arena Products launched Arena Fleet Services (AFS), the first reusable plastic container pooling business in North America, in 1993.  AFS was established by Arena to better service dairy and other customers using its intermediate bulk liquid shipping container – the Arena 330 Shipper.  By establishing the pooling service, Arena eliminated barriers to conversion from one-way containers to reusable ones in the dairy industry.

(The article is not yet available online)

May

Material Handling Management: Big Boxes Without Big Bucks

Many companies currently using one-way transport packaging products such as intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) could benefit from container pooling, says Mike Brunhuber, v.p., A.R. Arena Products (Rochester, N.Y., www.arenaproducts.com). His company designs, manufactures and markets reusable structural plastic products. It also started the first reusable plastic container pooling business in the United States in 1993.  "Many of our customers," says Brunhuber, "are converting to reusable containers for reasons slightly different from even five years ago. Environmental issues are now a priority."

http://www.mhmonline.com/viewStory.asp?nID=5569&S=1

Processingtalk: Starfish™ Transfer Pump Enables Efficient Bag Discharge

AR Arena Products has introduced a unique top transfer pump mechanism that provides more efficient, sanitary, and ergonomic discharge of high viscosity products.

http://www.processingtalk.com/news/are/are100.html

Thomasnet: Intermediate Bulk Container Features Bag-in-Box Design

Intended for use with non-hazardous liquids, collapsible Arena 330 Shipper™ ) generates as little as 10 lb of waste per 330 gallons. Foldable, reusable system is constructed of structural plastic resins and composites to meet forces associated with dynamic motion of liquids caused by shock and vibration in truck and rail transport. When empty, users dispose of used liquid liner bag, which provides sanitary and aseptic packaging for each use.

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/517878

Food Engineering: Arena Delivers Starfish™ Pump

The Arena Starfish™ pump helps maximize the performance of the Starfish Air-Evac® liner, which is designed to reduce residual and waste of high viscosity products. The addition of the pump improves process productivity by adding further automation, reducing changeover time and simplifying clean up, says the company.  The stainless steel transfer pump uses product elevation technology to lift product from floor level to a hopper.  Totes with product are placed under the pump and the pump is lowered into the tote for discharge. The pump can be attached to the top of the bag-in-box tote, eliminating the need to attach additional hose.

http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/CDA/Articles/Technology_Sourcebook/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000098821

April

Logistics Today: Arena Expands Plastic Container Pooling

A.R. Arena Products Inc., which launched the first reusable plastic container (RPC) pooling business in North America, is extending its popular fleet service to the meat, produce and dairy markets. Arena has been in the RPC pooling service business since 1993, successfully meeting USDA and other requirements for cleaning containers that come into direct contact with food, pharmaceuticals, and health and beauty aid products.
  http://www.logisticstoday.com/displayStory.asp?S=1&sNO=8631&MLC=GlobalSearch&OASKEY=BreakingNews

Food Engineering: Arena Delivers Bag-in-Box System

The Air-Evac® bag technology system increases the amount of high viscosity fluids that can be extracted from bag-in-box packages, says A.R. Arena, the manufacturer.  The hands-free system works by replacing the volume of the liquid pumped out of the inner chamber of the bag with shop air introduced to chambers outside of the bag. The inflating air chambers push the liquid content toward the bag outlet. Air volume is increased as the liquid content decreases. As product pools around the drain opening, it can be pumped out, enabling the system to achieve low residual levels.

http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/CDA/Articles/Technology_Sourcebook/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000081711

February

Food Technology Buyer’s Guide: A. R. Arena Products

A. R. Arena Products manufacturers the 330 gallon, 1250 liter, Arena 330 Shipper™. It is used for shipment and storage of non-hazardous liquids. The Arena 330 Shipper™ is an all plastic, collapsible, reusable, "Bag in Box" intermediate bulk container or IBC. It directly contributes to cost savings and increased productivity. A. R. Arena Products also offers a wide range of liquid liners, including our patented Air Evac® hands-free discharge system. Arena offers a complete solution that not only includes containers for sale or rent but also logistics management. Visit us at www.arenaproducts.com or call us at 800-836-2528.

http://buyersguide.ift.org/cms/?pid=3003&companyId=6000003

Food Manufacturing: Arena 330™ Shipper Reduces Waste

The Arena 330 Shipper™ IBC liquid shipping system is designed to virtually eliminate the solid and liquid waste associated with 55 gallon drums and other intermediate bulk containers. In addition, the collapsible shipper, which has a 330-gallon capacity, is designed to reduce the cost of return shipping and the storage space required for reusable IBCs. The system also includes components that optimize filling and discharge. The total system includes the collapsible shipper, disposable bags, fill and discharge equipment, and pooling services.

http://www.foodmanufacturing.com/scripts/ShowPR~RID~9125.asp

January

Packaging Digest Product of the Day: Arena Air-Evacuation Liners

Air-Evac® liners are introduced within a technology reported to dramatically boost the amount of highly viscous fluid that can be evacuated from bag-in-box structures.

http://www.packagingdigest.com/newsletter/DailyPack/247.html

Food Engineering: Bag Technology

The Air-Evac® system, a new bag technology from Arena intended to increase the amount of high-viscosity fluids that can be extracted from bag-in-box packages, is a hands-free system that works by replacing the volume of liquid pumped out of the inner chamber of the bag with shop air introduced to chambers on the outside of the bag.  The inflating air chambers push the liquid content toward the bag outlet.  Air volume is increased as the liquid content decreases. As product pools around the drain opening, it can be pumped out, enabling the system to achieve low residual levels, says Arena Products, the manufacturer.

http://www.foodengineeringmag.com/CDA/Archives/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000030166

IFT Services Directory: A.R. Arena Products

A.R. Arena Products, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets large, reusable structural plastic bulk containers for storage and transportation of food products. Products are designed to be environmentally sustainable, and cost effective. They are also designed to provide productivity improvements along with high functionality and structural performance. The Arena 330 Liquid Shipper™ is a reusable bag-in-box IBC which folds down for cost effective reverse logistics. Proprietary Air-Evac bag technology further reduces cost and waste by reducing residual levels of high viscosity fluids without bag handling. The Atlas 640 Cheese Shipper reduces costs and waste while improving sanitation in shipping bulk cheese. Arena products and other food containers are available on a full service lease from Arena Fleet Services.

http://servicesdirectory.ift.org/cms/?pid=3003&companyId=2160395 

IFT Services Directory: A.R. Arena Products

A.R. Arena Products, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets large, reusable structural plastic bulk containers for storage and transportation of food products. Products are designed to be environmentally sustainable, and cost effective. They are also designed to provide productivity improvements along with high functionality and structural performance. The Arena 330 Liquid Shipper™ is a reusable bag-in-box IBC which folds down for cost effective reverse logistics. Proprietary Air-Evac bag technology further reduces cost and waste by reducing residual levels of high viscosity fluids without bag handling. The Atlas 640 Cheese Shipper reduces costs and waste while improving sanitation in shipping bulk cheese. Arena products and other food containers are available on a full service lease from Arena Fleet Services.

http://servicesdirectory.ift.org/cms/?pid=3003&companyId=2160395 

Food Technology Buyer’s Guide: A. R. Arena Products

A. R. Arena Products manufacturers the 330 gallon, 1250 liter, Arena 330 Shipper™. It is used for shipment and storage of non-hazardous liquids. The Arena 330 Shipper™ is an all plastic, collapsible, reusable, "Bag in Box" intermediate bulk container or IBC. It directly contributes to cost savings and increased productivity. A. R. Arena Products also offers a wide range of liquid liners, including our patented Air Evac® hands-free discharge system. Arena offers a complete solution that not only includes containers for sale or rent but also logistics management. Visit us at www.arenaproducts.com or call us at 800-836-2528.

(This article is no longer available online)

Food Manufacturing: Arena 330™ Shipper Reduces Waste

The Arena 330 Shipper™ IBC liquid shipping system is designed to virtually eliminate the solid and liquid waste associated with 55 gallon drums and other intermediate bulk containers. In addition, the collapsible shipper, which has a 330-gallon capacity, is designed to reduce the cost of return shipping and the storage space required for reusable IBCs. The system also includes components that optimize filling and discharge. The total system includes the collapsible shipper, disposable bags, fill and discharge equipment, and pooling services.

http://www.foodmanufacturing.com/scripts/ShowPR~RID~9125.asp

2006

November

Food Production Daily:  Air-Evac® Fluid Extraction System Helps Eliminate Waste            

The Air-Evac®AR Arena Products, can help processors extract the maximum amount of ingredients from bulk storage bags sent by their suppliers, said company vice president Mike Brunhuber.

The company claims the system will reduce the amounts of residual prod=bag&period=all&inner=1');">bag by up to 50 per cent, increasing yield, while reducing the cost and environmental impact of discarding the sold waste.

http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/news/ng.asp?id=71744