TNA Solutions will use interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf to preview a new generation of confectionery mogul upgrades aimed at a stubborn production problem: how to keep high-mix lines moving as SKU counts rise, changeovers multiply, and labour remains tight. The package is positioned around higher throughput, lower waste, and more stable process control for jelly, gummy, marshmallow, and liquorice applications, with TNA stating that the system can deliver outputs above 3,000kg per hour.
The timing is notable. interpack returns to Messe Düsseldorf from 7 to 13 May, with smart manufacturing high on the agenda across a show expected to draw around 2,800 exhibitors. Against that backdrop, TNA is leaning into a familiar pressure point in confectionery production: extracting more line availability from starch-moulding equipment without adding more operator intervention, more cleaning time, or more giveaway.
A central part of the update is starch handling. TNA has developed a spring-loaded seal mechanism within a patented starch filling containment system to control conditions during filling, levelling, and tray transport. The intended effect is less overflow at tray edges and no need for further compressed-air cleaning, which in turn should reduce airborne starch dust, lower material loss, and cut energy use. In practical terms, that addresses one of the messier parts of mogul production, where inconsistent tray condition can undermine mould definition and create instability further down the line.
The company is also pushing weight control higher up the process. Its in-line tray weighing system measures product weight before and after depositing, allowing the mogul to adjust pump stroke during production rather than relying on periodic manual sampling. For manufacturers running layered, centre-filled, or more texture-sensitive formats, that matters less as a feature headline than as a cost control tool: tighter weight accuracy means less giveaway, fewer out-of-spec trays entering downstream stages, and less rework when product complexity increases.
Changeover time is the other major battleground. TNA said clean-in-place hoppers, remote-controlled hopper compartment valves, and a revised piston valve design can shorten changeovers, with the piston valve alone cutting about five minutes from each change and the wider package saving up to 25 minutes per changeover by removing several manual interventions. That makes the proposition less about headline speed than about reclaiming productive time across short runs, seasonal variants, and frequent recipe switches.
TNA has paired those changes with a new top-driven pump architecture, uniform piston stroke across the pump array, optional servo-driven valve bars, and overflow drainage intended to reduce cleaning and unplanned stoppages. Luca Menassi, General Manager – Asia, TNA Solutions, said the engineering focus is on “simplifying operations through intelligent design, automation and integration”, adding that the aim is to reduce manual intervention while improving weight accuracy and line performance.
TNA will show the new confectionery developments at Hall 14, stands C56 and D56. Visitors can also arrange a meeting or request a complimentary registration code ahead of the show.
