# Advanced Packaging Systems: Processing & Packaging Equipment Specialists

Advanced Packaging Systems (APS) supplies and supports processing and packaging equipment for the food, dairy, confectionery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, poultry, seafood, and chemical industries in New Zealand. APS acts as a specialist distributor and integrator, representing a portfolio of leading international equipment manufacturers and providing locally based expertise, installation support, and after-sales service.

> APS is based in Auckland, New Zealand. To enquire about specific equipment, request a demonstration, or discuss a processing or packaging challenge, use the Contact page. APS does not manufacture equipment directly — it distributes and supports equipment from the partner brands listed below.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/): Overview of APS's processing and packaging equipment portfolio, key partner brands, and industries served in New Zealand.
- [About APS](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/about-us/): Background on Advanced Packaging Systems, its role as a New Zealand equipment distributor and integrator, and the team.
- [Contact APS](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/contact-us/): Enquiry form, phone number, and Auckland address for Advanced Packaging Systems. Use this page to discuss equipment requirements or request a demonstration.
- [Partners](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/): Directory of international equipment manufacturers represented by APS in New Zealand, spanning processing, packaging, and egg handling sectors.
- [Industries](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/): Overview of the industries APS serves, including food, dairy, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, beverage, chemical, poultry, and egg sectors.
- [Processing Equipment](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/): Full range of processing equipment supplied by APS, covering mixing, sieving, milling, blending, conveying, filtration, and system integration.
- [Packaging Equipment](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/packaging/): Full range of packaging equipment supplied by APS, including filling, labelling, capping, bagging, carton assembly, and palletising systems.
- [Equipment & Machines](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/equipment-machines/): Combined equipment index covering APS's full processing and packaging portfolio.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/frequently-asked-questions/): Common questions and answers about APS's equipment portfolio, supported industries, service model, and how to engage APS for a processing or packaging solution.

## Equipment Articles

In-depth articles covering specific equipment types available from APS in New Zealand. Each article includes operating principles, key features, applications, and industries served.

- [Harro Höfliger Capsule Filling Machines](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/harro-hofliger-capsule-filling-machines/): Harro Höfliger capsule filling machines are precision dosing systems for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers. They handle hard-shell capsule filling with high volumetric accuracy and are available in containment-rated configurations for high-potency active ingredients (HPAPIs). APS is the New Zealand distributor.
- [The Silverson Bottom Entry Mixer](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/the-silverson-bottom-entry-mixer-high-shear-mixing/): The Silverson Bottom Entry Mixer is a high shear rotor/stator unit mounted at the base of the process vessel, providing efficient in-tank high shear mixing without top-entry shaft seals or agitator blades. Suited to large-batch emulsification, dispersion, and homogenisation in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing.
- [Silverson Batch Mixer (BX Range)](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/silverson-batch-mixer-high-shear-mixing/): The Silverson Batch Mixer is a high shear rotor/stator mixer for tank-based processing of emulsions, dispersions, suspensions, and solutions. It reduces processing times by up to 90% compared with conventional agitators while producing finer, more consistent particle size distributions across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
- [Silverson Inline High Shear Mixer](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/in-line-high-shear-mixer-continuous-closed-system-processing-with-the-silverson-in-line-mixer/): The Silverson Inline Mixer provides continuous, closed-system high shear mixing without requiring operators to open the process vessel. It is suited to high-volume production in food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic processing where consistent particle size reduction and contamination control are critical.
- [Silverson L5M-A Laboratory Mixer](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/silverson-l5m-laboratory-high-shear-mixer/): The Silverson L5M-A is a laboratory-scale high shear mixer used for R&D, formulation development, and small-batch processing. Its interchangeable workheads allow direct scale-up to production equipment, making it suitable for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic applications.
- [Silverson Flashmix Powder/Liquid Mixer](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/silverson-flashmix-powder-liquid-mixer/): The Silverson Flashmix incorporates powders directly into liquids without agglomerate formation. A venturi system draws powder into the liquid stream under vacuum, delivering consistent dispersion and eliminating manual powder dumping in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing.
- [Russell Finex Vibrasonic® Deblinding System](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/russell-finex-vibrasonic-deblinding-system/): The Russell Finex Vibrasonic® applies ultrasonic energy directly to the sieve mesh to eliminate blinding in vibratory screening applications. It increases throughput by up to 300% for fine, cohesive, or statically charged powders in pharmaceutical, food, and chemical processing.
- [Russell Finex Liquid Solid Separator™](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/russell-finex-liquid-solid-separator/): The Russell Finex Liquid Solid Separator removes solid particles from liquids or recovers solid product from liquid streams in continuous processing. It is used for in-line filtration, liquid clarification, and product recovery in food, beverage, and chemical manufacturing.
- [Dinnissen Pegasus® Batch Mixer](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/dinnissen-pegasus-batch-mixer-powder-blending-equipment/): The Dinnissen Pegasus® Batch Mixer achieves powder blending uniformity with a coefficient of variation below 1%. Its twin-shaft paddle design provides gentle, precise blending suited to fragile ingredients, premixes, and high-value powder formulations in food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical production.
- [Hanningfield Uni-Mill Cone Mill](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/hanningfield-uni-mill-cone-mill-pharmaceutical-milling/): The Hanningfield Uni-Mill is a conical screen mill for pharmaceutical milling, granule sizing, and powder de-agglomeration. GMP-compliant and validated for pharmaceutical use, it processes a wide range of particle sizes by exchanging the conical screen and impeller. APS is the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Hanningfield Process Systems.
- [Wire Belt Flat-Flex® Conveyor Belt](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/wire-belt-flat-flex-hygienic-conveyor-belt-food-processing/): The Wire Belt Flat-Flex® is a food-grade stainless steel wire mesh conveyor belt for direct product contact in food processing environments. Its open mesh structure enables airflow, drainage, and CIP cleaning access, making it suited to freezing, proofing, cooking, washing, and cooling applications.
- [Wire Belt Compact-Grid™ Conveyor Belt](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/wire-belt-compact-grid-conveyor-belt/): The Wire Belt Compact-Grid™ is a tightly woven wire mesh conveyor belt for small or fragile food products requiring full surface support. Used in baking, confectionery, and other food processing applications where a fine, stable, cleanable conveying surface is required.
- [Wire Belt Eye-Flex® Wire Mesh Conveyor Belt](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/wire-belt-eye-flex-wire-mesh-conveyor-belt/): The Wire Belt Eye-Flex® is a balanced weave wire mesh belt with a distinctive eye-shaped link pattern, offering high strength and dimensional stability for heavy-duty food processing and industrial conveying applications.
- [Food-Grade Conveyor Belts for Food Processing](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/food-grade-conveyor-belt-food-processing/): Guide to food-grade wire mesh conveyor belt selection for food processing environments, covering hygiene and cleanability requirements, belt construction options, and the Wire Belt product range available through APS in New Zealand.
- [Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Processing Equipment](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/pharmaceutical-and-nutraceutical-processing-equipment-from-milling-to-capsule-filling/): Industry overview of processing equipment for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers, covering milling, powder blending, high shear mixing, and capsule filling. Describes the APS partner portfolio for this sector — Hanningfield, Dinnissen, Silverson, and Harro Höfliger — and how the equipment integrates across a typical production process.
- [Dairy Processing Equipment](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/dairy-processing-equipment/): Overview of processing and packaging equipment for the dairy industry in New Zealand, covering powder handling, liquid mixing, homogenisation, filling, capping, and palletising. Describes relevant APS equipment partners and their applications across dairy powder, liquid dairy, and specialty product manufacturing.
- [Sustainable Packaging Equipment in New Zealand](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/blog/sustainable-packaging-equipment-new-zealand/): Practical guide to sustainable packaging equipment options for New Zealand manufacturers, covering machinery capable of handling recyclable, compostable, and reduced-material packaging formats. Includes APS's approach to helping clients build a pragmatic sustainability roadmap.

## Processing Equipment Categories

- [High Shear Mixers & Homogenisers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/high-shear-mixers-homogenisers/): Silverson high shear mixers and homogenisers available through APS in New Zealand, including batch, bottom entry, inline, laboratory, and powder/liquid mixer configurations.
- [Vibratory Sieves & Screeners](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/vibratory-sieves-screeners/): Russell Finex vibratory sieves, ultrasonic deblinding systems, and liquid solid separators for particle separation, quality screening, and product recovery.
- [Milling and Sizing](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/milling-and-sizing/): Conical mills and sizing equipment for pharmaceutical granulation, de-agglomeration, and particle sizing, including the Hanningfield Uni-Mill range.
- [Powder Blending](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/powder-blending/): Batch mixing and powder blending systems for food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications, including the Dinnissen Pegasus® Batch Mixer.
- [Conveying & Transfer](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/conveying-and-transfer/): Wire mesh conveyor belts and transfer systems for food processing and industrial applications, including the Wire Belt Flat-Flex®, Compact-Grid™, Eye-Flex®, and Ashworth spiral belt ranges.
- [Liquid Filtration](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/liquid-filtration/): Inline liquid filtration and liquid-solid separation equipment for food, beverage, and chemical manufacturing.
- [Tanks and Vessels](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/tanks-and-vessels/): Process tanks and vessels for mixing, holding, and storage in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing environments.
- [Turnkey System Integration](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/processing/turnkey-system-integration/): Complete turnkey processing system design, supply, and integration services from APS, combining partner equipment into a custom end-to-end solution.

## Packaging Equipment Categories

- [Packaging Overview](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/packaging/): Full range of packaging equipment available through APS in New Zealand, covering end-of-line and primary packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
- [Bagging Machines](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/packaging/bagging-machines/): Automatic bagging and bag-filling systems for powders, granules, and solid bulk products.
- [Capping](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/capping/): Bottle and container capping equipment including Zalkin high-speed rotary capping systems for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production lines.
- [Carton Assembly](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/carton-erection/): Carton erecting, filling, and closing systems for secondary packaging in food and consumer goods manufacturing.
- [Egg Grading, Packing and Processing](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/egg-grading-packing-and-processing/): Moba egg grading and packing systems for poultry producers, including inline graders, farmpackers, and large-scale commercial grading lines.
- [Egg Stamping](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/egg-stamping/): Egg stamping and coding equipment from Meggson for traceability and compliance in egg processing and packing operations.

## Partner Equipment Suppliers

- [Silverson Machines](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/silverson/): UK manufacturer of high shear mixers and homogenisers. APS supplies and supports the full Silverson range in New Zealand. Sub-pages cover [batch mixers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/silverson/batch-mixers/), [bottom entry mixers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/silverson/bottom-entry-mixers/), [inline mixers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/silverson/inline-mixers/), [powder/liquid mixers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/silverson/powder-liquid-mixers/), and [laboratory mixers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/silverson/laboratory-mixers/).
- [Russell Finex](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/russellfinex/): UK manufacturer of industrial sieves, screeners, and filtration equipment. APS supplies the Russell Finex range in New Zealand, including the Vibrasonic® ultrasonic deblinding system and the Liquid Solid Separator™.
- [Dinnissen](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/dinnissen/): Dutch manufacturer of powder handling, mixing, and processing equipment. APS supplies the Dinnissen Pegasus® Batch Mixer and related powder processing systems in New Zealand.
- [Hanningfield](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/hanningfield/): UK manufacturer of pharmaceutical milling, containment, and powder handling equipment. APS is the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Hanningfield Process Systems, including the Uni-Mill conical mill range.
- [Harro Höfliger](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/harro-hofliger/): German manufacturer of precision filling and dosing equipment for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, including capsule filling machines, powder dosing systems, and high-containment solutions. APS represents Harro Höfliger in New Zealand.
- [Wire Belt](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/wire-belt/): US manufacturer of stainless steel wire mesh conveyor belts for food processing and industrial applications. APS supplies the Wire Belt range in New Zealand, including the Flat-Flex®, Compact-Grid™, and Eye-Flex® belts.
- [Ashworth](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/ashworth/): US manufacturer of spiral conveyor belts and flat wire belts for freezing, proofing, cooking, and cooling applications in food processing.
- [Moba](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/moba/): Dutch manufacturer of egg grading, packing, and processing systems. APS supplies the Moba range in New Zealand, covering [egg graders](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/moba/egg-graders/), [farmpackers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/moba/farmpackers/), [hand graders/hand packers](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/moba/hand-graders-packers/), and [egg processing equipment](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/moba/egg-processing/).
- [Filtec](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/filtec/): US manufacturer of filling, inspection, and level detection systems for beverage and food production lines.
- [Zalkin](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/zalkin/): French manufacturer of rotary capping and sealing equipment for bottles and containers across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production.
- [DNC Packaging](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/dnc-packaging/): Packaging machinery supplier for the food and beverage industry.
- [UET Cartoners](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/uet-cartoners/): Manufacturer of cartoning and end-of-line packaging systems.
- [VH Vertical Packaging](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/vh-vertical-packaging/): Manufacturer of vertical form-fill-seal and bagging systems.
- [Imaco](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/imaco/): Equipment supplier represented by APS in New Zealand.
- [Olsa](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/olsa/): Equipment supplier represented by APS in New Zealand.
- [Pace Packaging](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/pace/): Manufacturer of container handling and conveying equipment for production lines.
- [Meggson](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/meggson-egg-handling/): Manufacturer of egg stamping, coding, and handling equipment for poultry and egg processing operations.
- [Anderson International](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/anderson/): US manufacturer of expellers and processing equipment for oil extraction and animal feed industries.
- [Nuovo](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/partners/nuovo/): Packaging and filling equipment manufacturer represented by APS in New Zealand.

## Industries Served

- [Food Industry](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/food/): Processing and packaging equipment for food manufacturers in New Zealand, covering mixing, sieving, conveying, filling, labelling, and palletising for confectionery, snack food, bakery, and general food production.
- [Dairy Industry](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/dairy/): Equipment for dairy processors including powder handling, high shear mixing, homogenisation, filling, capping, and end-of-line packaging for liquid dairy, powdered dairy, and specialty dairy products.
- [Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/pharmaceutical-and-nutraceutical/): GMP-compliant processing equipment for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers, including milling, powder blending, high shear mixing, and capsule filling systems meeting international regulatory standards.
- [Cosmetics Industry](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/cosmetics/): High shear mixing, emulsification, homogenisation, and filling equipment for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers.
- [Beverage Industry](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/beverage/): Mixing, filtration, filling, capping, and inspection equipment for beverage manufacturers across still, carbonated, and specialty drink categories.
- [Chemical & Paint Industry](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/chemical-and-paint/): Industrial mixing, dispersing, and processing equipment for chemical, paint, adhesive, and specialty coating manufacturers.
- [Poultry & Egg Industry](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/poultry-and-egg/): Egg grading, packing, processing, and stamping equipment from Moba and Meggson, supplied and supported by APS in New Zealand for commercial egg producers and processors.
- [Case Studies](https://advancedpackaging.co.nz/industries/case-studies-nz-food-processing-and-packaging/): Examples of APS equipment solutions deployed in New Zealand food processing and packaging operations.

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