With all models of its latest generation (R XX5) thermoformers now available for delivery, Multivac today announced it will buy back any Multivac thermoformer from  customers  purchasing  a  new generation  thermoform  packaging system. This applies toall  Multivac  thermoformers,  regardless  of  the  age  or condition  of  the trade-in.   Multivac  has  been selling thermoform packaging systems since the 1960's.

"Every  Multivac  system  is  built to last," says Jan Erik Kuhlmann,  Multivac's president  and  CEO.   "With routine maintenance,  a Multivac will serve a business reliably for decades,  and  we're  very proud of that fact.  At the same time,  Multivac is  passionate  about  innovation  and the continuous   improvement   of  our  machinery to  maximize economic  benefit  and minimize overall lifecycle costs for our customers.  Our new thermoformer generation delivers an unprecedented  level of sanitary  and ergonomic design to processors,  giving  them  the  most  up-to-date tools  to address  their  safety and sanitation goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

This new Multivac generation is engineered  for  superior  performance  across  a range of functions  vital  to all manufacturers of perishable goods.

Our trade-in program makes it easy for those who have owned the  best  to  continue to  do so by upgrading to the most advanced  and  reliable  packaging  technology  available."

For  more  information  on  the  trade-in program and other offers,  contact  Multivac  at  (800)  800-8552  or  e-mail muinc@multivac.com.