For products that come in bulk, such as bottles, cans, jars, and other food and beverage products, shrink wrapping is an ideal secondary packaging solution. Shrink wrapped products are not only convenient for the consumer to hold and carry, they also protect the stability of the products during transportation to the store, allowing for wholesalers […]
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Creating Convenient, No-Fuss, and Better-For-The-Environment Can Handles
4-packs and 6-packs of craft beer… A common sight at your local grocery or liquor stores, but have you ever thought about how you carry these beverages home? It’s by the can handle carrier. A lightweight piece of plastic that is easily overlooked, yet so important as it holds our cans altogether and provides us […]
The Label Capabilities Guide Part 2: The Shelf Appeal of Shrink and Stretch Sleeve Labels
In our previous post on the topic of labels, we covered the importance of labels, essential questions to ask when considering the type of label for the product, and what machinery is needed to label primary and secondary packaging. We also took a deeper dive specifically into a popular type of label, pressure sensitive. Now, […]
Tunnel Vision: Selecting the Right Heat-Shrink Device
Heat-shrink tunnels can effectively process labels, sleeves, or bands that conform to container shapes, offering companies packaging benefits ranging from tamper-evidence to 360-degree coverage, from brilliant graphics to efficient product flow. By automating what could be a time-consuming process of hand-shrinking bands via the use of hot-air guns, these devices offer tremendous labor savings and […]
Smart Conveying Improves eCommerce Order Fulfillment of Delicate Gift Items
Today, eCommerce companies are challenged to quickly fulfill orders. Next-day and even same-day delivery are no longer perks for eCommerce consumers, they are expectations. Consumers are demanding more choices, and are willing to change brand allegiance to get better value and service. To remain competitive, every step in the eCommerce fulfillment process must be handled […]