Evergreen by Novolex to Debut SmartPour® Dry Filling Machine and Preview EverIQ Digital Platform at PACK EXPO International 2026

SmartPour^® debuts alongside EverIQ™, a digital platform connecting cartons, equipment and operational data

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen by Novolex will debut its SmartPour dry filling machine at PACK EXPO International, October 18-21, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Built to pair with the company's SmartPour carton, the precision-engineered machine brings speed, accuracy and consistency to dry ingredient packaging lines.

The SmartPour dry filling machine is engineered to transform both packaging lines and the consumer experience, helping manufacturers eliminate messy spills and inconsistent fills. Running 50 cartons per minute, it is designed to replace the dry filling equipment many manufacturers use today.

Evergreen by Novolex will also offer an early look at EverIQ™, a digital platform that is designed to connect cartons, filling equipment and operational data in a single ecosystem. Planned capabilities include predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime, AI-powered troubleshooting and quality monitoring, and continuous improvement insights to help lower scrap and improve consistency.

SmartPour cartons offer an easy-to-pour and resealable closure, making them ideal for dry, pourable products such as premium cereals, crackers, snacks, baking ingredients, pet food, powders and formulas. The cartons eliminate the plastic bag insert, preventing messy, bag-in-box spillage, while the resealable closure and barrier technology help keep contents fresh. Their sturdy design holds its shape, improving shelf visibility and protecting packaging integrity through home delivery.

Together, the machine and carton give manufacturers a complete, purpose-built system: precision equipment paired with a proven package, designed to work together from the filling line to the shelf.

"We have more than 70 years of experience manufacturing gable top cartons and the filling equipment that runs them," said Marco Hilty, President, International, Industrial & Beverage, Novolex. "With SmartPour, we're applying decades of equipment expertise to an entirely new machine for the next generation of dry, pourable packaging. As we continue to innovate, we're also developing digital solutions like EverIQ that are designed to help customers optimize performance, improve quality and gain greater insight into their operations."

Attendees will get their first look at the new SmartPour dry filling machine in action at booth N-5130. The booth will also feature the N-200 school milk carton filler and a sneak peek of EverIQ.

About Evergreen by Novolex
Evergreen by Novolex is a trusted, integrated packaging partner for beverage and food manufacturers. Building on more than 70 years of experience in gable-top cartons and filling systems, Evergreen delivers a complete offering of cartons, closures, filling equipment, OEM parts, training and service, along with connected technologies that help customers run efficiently and protect product quality. Learn more at www.Novolex.com/evergreen.

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