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Pace to Showcase BAO-IR™ at PACK EXPO 2026

Oct 07, 2026

FAIRFIELD, NJ, October 1, 2026 – Pace Packaging, a leading manufacturer of automated bottle unscrambling, orienting, and container-handling systems, will showcase its BAO-IR™ Bottle Orienter at Booth S-3737 during PACK EXPO International 2026, October 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The BAO-IR will run live as part of an integrated personal care application with Axon, demonstrating bottle orientation and clear-sleeve twin-pack creation.

Built on Pace’s proven Omni-Line BAO design, the BAO-IR features a reengineered open-frame structure designed to improve technician access, simplify maintenance, and support faster bottle changeovers. Servo-driven technology provides smooth, accurate orientation from any starting position to the correct-label-out position at speeds up to 450 bottles per minute.

In the integrated application, the BAO-IR™ will orient sun spray bottles to face forward before they are paired and move downstream to the Axon ZPT Shrink Sleeve Applicator. The ZPT then applies a clear overwrap to create the finished twin pack, maintaining the intended bottle orientation for consistent product presentation.

The BAO-IR reflects Pace’s broader approach to bottle handling, with equipment designed to accommodate a wide range of container shapes, sizes, materials, and production requirements. Additional solutions include hoppers, tote dumpers, conveyors, and integrated container-handling systems, supported by in-house engineering for application-specific needs.

See the BAO-IR™ and integrated personal care application live at Pace Booth S-3737 during PACK EXPO International 2026. For more information before the show, visit: go.pacepackaging.com/l/979513/2026-09-08/8zv2zk

About Pace

Food, beverage, household chemical, pharmaceutical, and personal care product manufacturers across the globe in 90+ countries rely on Pace solutions to deliver pure performance, from automated bottle unscramblers and bottle orientors to complete conveyor cleaning systems. As part of the ProMach Filling & Capping business line, Pace helps our packaging customers protect and grow the reputation and trust of their consumers. ProMach is performance, and the proof is in every package. Learn more about Pace at www.PacePackaging.com and more about ProMach at ProMachBuilt.com.

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David Starck | David.Starck@promachbuilt.com

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