Syntegon is expanding its coffee packaging portfolio. With the market launch of the PMX 4001 vertical bagger for ground coffee and whole beans, Syntegon now offers manufacturers the proven product protection and high-quality packaging of the PMX series on a significantly smaller footprint. In addition, the new PMX 4001 processes both conventional and recyclable packing materials. “Currently, many manufacturers do not or not fully meet the requirements of the European Union's Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which will take effect in 2030. They are now looking for solutions,” explains Christina Holm, Product Manager at Syntegon. “At the same time, aroma protection and quality remain crucial, especially for coffee. With the PMX 4001, we are helping our customers meet these requirements.” Visitors to Gulfood manufacturing exhibition can see a 3D animation of the machine from November 5th to 7th in the German pavilion at booth S-164. Also on show: the mono-material VIS 10F coffee degassing valves made by Syntegon, which were recently certified by the cyclos-HTP institute as recyclable across Europe. The quality of the coffee packaging is reflected not only in the material but also in the process. With its gentle product handling, integrated valve application, and gas flushing of the coffee to minimize residual oxygen, the PMX 4001 is perfectly tailored to the packaging of coffee – and ensures aroma protection and a long shelf life. The appearance of the packaging influences the purchasing decision, especially for a premium product like coffee. The machine takes this into account and achieves a high-quality product appearance with extremely precise sealing seams. At the same time, the PMX 4001 is the most compact machine in the series. Thanks to its low height and footprint of only 2.6 by 2.1 meters, it is also ideal for manufacturers with limited space.