Airline Catering and Air Cargo Packaging Solutions
Flight kitchens and air cargo terminals run to tight schedules with no room for error. Al Thika Packaging supplies the food safety, packaging, portioning, weighing, inspection, cold-chain monitoring and material-handling equipment that keeps airline catering and airport logistics operations accurate, traceable and on time across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Working with technology partners including Mettler Toledo, Group Fabbri, Espera, ATS-Tanner, TopControl, Gemini Tinytag, Robopac and Meijer Handling Solutions, Al Thika Packaging supports airline catering and airport logistics operations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider UAE, with local installation, training and after-sales service from Al Quoz, Dubai.
Airline Catering Solutions
Airline Meal Safety and Quality Inspection
Mettler Toledo Product Inspection solutions help flight caterers inspect packaged meals and food products before dispatch. Depending on the product and packaging, available technologies can:
- Detect physical contaminants
- Verify product weight
- Identify missing meal components
- Inspect labels, dates and barcodes
Application: Product inspection
Technology partner: Mettler Toledo Product Inspection
Automatic Meal Weighing and Labelling
ESPERA systems automatically weigh and label packaged food products, making them suitable for high-volume airline and airport catering operations.
Labels can include product information, weight, production and expiry dates, batch details, barcodes and meal-identification codes such as MOML, VGML and GFML.
Application: Meal weighing and labelling
Technology partner: ESPERA
Accurate Meal Portioning
TopControl weighing solutions help operators achieve accurate target-weight combinations when preparing individual food portions.
These systems can support the portioning of fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat and other meal components while helping reduce product giveaway and improve production consistency.
Application: Meal portioning
Technology partner: TopControl
Tray Packaging for Prepared Catering Meals
Group Fabbri tray sealing and tray stretch wrapping solutions support the efficient packaging of prepared meals, fresh food, meat, bakery products and other catering items.
The right tray-packaging solution can help protect food, maintain presentation quality and improve packing-line productivity.
Application: Catering tray packaging
Technology partner: Group Fabbri
Sustainable Banding for Onboard Service Items
ATS-Tanner paper banding solutions can securely bundle aircraft blankets, towels, napkins, cutlery, documents and amenity products while reducing the need for individual plastic packaging.
Paper bands can also carry printed information such as batch details, laundry dates, handling instructions, barcodes or branding.
Application: Onboard item banding
Technology partner: ATS-Tanner
Cold-Chain Temperature Monitoring
Gemini Tinytag data loggers provide reliable temperature and humidity monitoring for catering cold rooms, freezers, refrigerated vehicles and temperature-sensitive air cargo.
Recorded information helps operators identify temperature deviations, verify storage and transport conditions, and maintain clear cold-chain records for HACCP and IATA perishable-cargo documentation.
Application: Cold-chain monitoring
Technology partner: Gemini Tinytag
Air Cargo and Airport Logistics Solutions
Pallet Load Stabilisation
Robopac mobile stretch-wrapping systems help stabilise palletised catering supplies, consumables and logistics loads.
The Robot S7 Stop and Go offers the flexibility to wrap loads in different warehouse locations. Its safety system detects obstacles within its operating area and stops the machine when required.
Application: Pallet load stabilisation
Technology partner: Robopac
Efficient Air-Cargo Handling
Meijer Handling Solutions provides specialised forklift attachments for palletless, slip-sheet and air-freight handling applications.
Depending on the operation, KOOI RollerForks and rollerised handling solutions can support faster transfer of goods, reduce reliance on conventional pallets and improve warehouse efficiency.
Application: Air-cargo handling
Technology partner: Meijer Handling Solutions
Automatic Robot S7 Stretch Wrapper
Self propelled robot for pallet stretch wrapping
Robopac presents a new range of self-propelled packaging machines, Robot S7. The use of advanced technologies and of the utmost attention to safety systems represents the essence of the developing capacity of Robopac.| Power Drive | Power Drive, perfect film control with brushless motors and new performing carriages |
| ILS | Instant Load System, easy and immediate film insertion |
| Battery | Lithium Battery |
| E-Saving | E-Saving, the lowest energy consumption on the market |
| Technology | Touch screen control panel with Cube Technology |
Industries: Logistics | Furniture | Paper | Agriculture | Bakery | Dry Food | Bulk Foods | Cosmetics | Confectionery | Dairy | Meat & Poultry | Chemical | Pet Food | Pharma |Ready Meals | Snack Foods | Seafood | Non-Food
Elixa 24 Stretch Wrapper
Elixa® range, Elixa 24 is an automatic stretch wrapper, compact and reliable, specially developed by Gruppo Fabbri for particularly small work spaces and for the back of the store. Elixa 24 can pack any food compatible with the technology and the stretch film, reaching a maximum speed of 24 ppm.
| Maximum speed | 24 ppm |
| Tray detection | Automatic |
| Reel changeover | Less than 30" |
Industries: Fresh produce | Dairy | Ready meal | Retail industry | E-commerce | Meat & poultry
ES 7000 Fully Automatic Price Labeller
The fully automatic price labelling system is optimally adapted to the requirements in production plants thanks to its modular and flexible design. It convinces by a throughput performance of up to 120 packages per minute and labelling accuracy at the highest level.
| Interfaces | RS 232, USB, Ethernet |
| Package size max. with centering unit (L x W x H) | 370 x 280 x 200 mm |
| Package size max. without centering unit (L x W x H) | 370 x 360 x 200 mm |
| Package length max. with long pack unit (L) | Up to 750 mm |
| Label size max. printer top (L x W) | 200 x 110 mm |
| Label size max. printer bottom (L x W) | 130 x 110 mm |
| Label size min. printer top (L x W) | 37 x 37 mm |
| Label size max. printer bottom (L x W) | 37 x 52 mm |
| Label size max. with label rotation (L x W) | 110 x 110 mm |
LARI/3 pn-VG Tray Sealer
The LARI/3 Semi Automatic Tray Sealing Machine is a compact and reliable solution for low to medium-volume packaging operations. Suitable for packaging food products in trays or skinpads in any material, for closure in modified or protective atmosphere (MAP/ATP), tray-sealing or skin-sealing, with automatic cutting.
| Protection | IP65 protection |
| Operation | Semi Automatic |
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Industries: Fresh produce | Dairy | Ready meal | Retail industry | Seafood | Meat & poultry | Bakery
Manual Extendable ReachForks
Manual extendable forklift forks like the KOOI®’s are designed for various applications that require handling goods and pallets of different lengths.
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Secure assembly |
European and International regulations (EN 1005-2, ISO 11228-1) state that a load of 23-25 kg (depending on the lifting method) is the maximum allowable weight. A fork extension tube at a length of 1500 mm. |
| Efficiency in Time | There’s no longer a need to assemble and disassemble individual sleeves, which saves significant time. |
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Ergonomic to operate |
The manual extension forks extend by moving the release lever sideways, with no need for locking as there are no loose or self-locking parts. |
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Productivity / Flow |
To eliminate the delays caused by add-on sleeves, the KOOI® manual ReachForks are ideal because the forks’ “extension” is always present on the forklift. |
Industries: E-commerce | logistics | Cosmetics | Pharmaceutical | Perfumes
Masterplat Plus LP Wrapping Machine
Wrapping machine with low profile turntable
Masterplat Plus LP is a turntable wrapping machine for wrapping products with stretch film in vertical. The operator can access from every side and load the machine with hand pallet truck via the suitable ramp or using a forklift truck.| Turntable diameter | 1650mm |
| Max load weight | 1200kg |
| Turntable speed | 5÷12 rpm |
| Maximum product dimensions (LxW) | 1000x1200mm |
| Forklifting | with frame supplied |
Industries: Logistics | Furniture | Paper | Agriculture | Bakery | Dry Food | Bulk Foods | Cosmetics | Confectionery | Dairy | Meat & Poultry | Chemical | Pet Food | Pharma |Ready Meals | Snack Foods | Seafood | Non-Food
Metal Detector M33R
Performance and Productivity.
Next generation industrial metal detector offers a step-change in performance and very high sensitivity. Suitable for dry or deep frozen products inspection.| Frequencies | up to 600 kHz |
| IP Rating | IP65 IP66 IP69 IP69K |
| HMI | 7" Touchscreen |
Industries: Bakery | Confectionery | Dairy | Chemical | Meat & Poultry | Beverage | Automotive | Ready Meals | Snack Foods | Seafood | Oil & Fat | Pet Food | Nutraceutical
Mobile table banding machine
The ATS-MS 420S 30 mm is a flexible, mobile and easy-to-use table banding machine with Heatseal technology.
Options
| ATS-MS jumbo dispenser |
| Foot pedal |
Industries: E-commerce | Logistics | Food | Dry Fruits | Fruit & Vegetables | Dairy | Cosmetics | Seafood | Pharmaceutical | Non-Food
Robot S7 Stop and Go
Self propelled robot for pallet stretch wrapping
Robopac introduces Robot S7 Stop & Go, a new generation of self-propelled packaging machines, developed with the company's established expertise. Characterised by high autonomy and flexibility, it is distinguished by its ability to stop instantly through the laser scanner in the presence of obstacles, automatically resuming operation once the obstacle is removed, thus ensuring operator safety without any direct contact.| Power Drive | Power Drive, perfect film control with brushless motors and new performing carriages |
| ILS | Instant Load System, easy and immediate film insertion |
| Battery | Lithium Battery |
| E-Saving | E-Saving, the lowest energy consumption on the market |
| Technology | Touch screen control panel with Cube Technology |
| Stop & Go | Contact prevention and automatic restart |
Industries: Logistics | Furniture | Paper | Agriculture | Bakery | Dry Food | Bulk Foods | Cosmetics | Confectionery | Dairy | Meat & Poultry | Chemical | Pet Food | Pharma |Ready Meals | Snack Foods | Seafood | Non-Food
Tinytag Dry Shipper — CR-0100
Specialist ultra-low temperature data logger with an integrated PT1000 probe (252 mm length, 3mm diameter) to use with a variety of cryogenic vessels. Housed in a splashproof IP65 case, the unit can be mounted to the flask's lid with the probe inserted through an insulating plug into the tank. It has a digital display of current readings and user-programmable alarms that will trigger visual warnings when limits have been exceeded during transit.
| Environment | Cryogenic | Transport |
| Measurement | -200 to +100°C |
| Key Features | USB | Splashproof |
Industries: Logistics | Warehousing | Pharmaceutical
US-3000 banding machine that sets new benchmarks
The patented ultrasonic welding technology makes the US-3000 the most powerful, reliable and energy-efficient banding machine on the market. It consumes 98% less energy than a shrinking machine and ensures consistent welding quality even in extremely cold, dusty or humid conditions. The US-3000 requires no preheating and generates no heat during welding that can damage sensitive products.
Industries: E-commerce | Logistics | Food | Dry Fruits | Fruit & Vegetables | Dairy | Cosmetics | Seafood | Pharmaceutical | Non-Food
X12 X-ray Inspection System
Precise, Complete, and Ultimate Detection by X12 X-ray.
X12 high-performance x-ray inspection system that delivers improved product quality and increased product safety. The X12 system is the perfect solution for small-medium food and pharmaceutical products.| X-ray Beams | Single vertical beam |
| X-ray Generator | 100 W, up to 84 kV, up to 3.3 mA Glass Tube 150 W, up to 85 kV, up to 3.0 mA Glass Tube |
| Diode Size | 0.4 mm |
| Max Throughput | 300 ppm |
Industries: Bakery | Confectionery | Dairy | Bulk Chemical | Meat & Poultry | Ready Meals | Snack Foods | Seafood | Oil & Fat | Pet Food | Pharma | Nutraceuticals
After-Sales Support Across UAE and Gulf
Al Thika Packaging provides complete after-sales support for all machinery supplied — ensuring maximum uptime and long-term performance for your production line.
📦 Genuine Spare Parts
Locally stocked in Dubai for fast response and minimal downtime across your production operations.
🔧 Technical Service
Certified service engineers based in Dubai providing rapid on-site support across the Gulf.
🎓 Installation & Training
Complete machine installation, commissioning, and operator training to ensure smooth production startup.
📋 Maintenance Contracts
Preventive maintenance contracts tailored to your production schedule for reliable long-term machine performance.
Serving businesses across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
