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The Importance of Spare Parts for Packaging System Productivity
Spare Parts Inventory for Packaging Equipment Do you have the packaging spare parts needed in the event that your equipment goes down? In the world of manufacturing that’s controlled by demand, spare parts are essential assets for maintaining high productivity. Having spare parts available right away allows you to meet or exceed your production process […]
Read MoreCan Shrink Bundling Really Beat Corrugate for Stability?
While it may seem counterintuitive, there are many circumstances where shrink bundling with LDPE delivers increased stability compared to corrugate shipping containers — while also delivering material cost savings and environmental benefits. The biggest stability challenge with corrugate shipping containers arises when excess headspace within the box—along with external factors such as moisture or overtight […]
Read MoreHow Packaging Influences Consumer Behavior
The design of a product’s packaging will often influence customers to buy something if they are convinced that the item is reliable and trustworthy. Packaging can convey emotions through design aspects like color, logos or text and persuade consumers that a specific brand offers the perfect solution to a person’s needs. Companies can use knowledge […]
Read MoreThe Massman Companies Acquires New England Machinery, Inc.
Villard, MN. (March 14, 2022) The Massman Companies, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery, announces today the acquisition of New England Machinery, Inc., a privately held company based in Bradenton, FL. New England Machinery, Inc. (NEM) builds superior quality machines to improve efficiencies in packaging production lines worldwide. NEM product lines include bottle Unscramblers, Orienters, Cappers, […]
Read MoreThree Products That Can Benefit from Shrink Bundling and Wrapping
There are many products you’d expect to see shrink bundled or wrapped, such as trays of spices or marinades or bundles of dry pet food. However, as trends shift and sustainability and shipping costs increase, manufacturing engineers must look for ways to reduce packaging costs or increase operational efficiency. The following are three product segments, in my opinion, […]
Read MoreMoving Secondary Packaging Materials to Point of Use Comes at a (Hard and Soft) Cost
In selecting secondary packaging methods, or identifying opportunities for improvement of current processes, the cost of getting materials to the point of use are of significant concern. However, it’s often only the “hard” costs of supplying those materials that are considered when determining what methods to use, despite the impact “soft” costs may have on […]
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