APPEX Video: JL Lennard and Pacraft

In this APPEX 2024 video interview, Phil Lea, sales manager of packaging at JL Lennard; and Arthur Hawks, overseas business strategy department manager at Pacraft, speak with Kim Berry about the flexibility, safety and superior seal capability of the Pacraft Pre-Made Pouch Filler/Sealer TT-8D-N.

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