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The Doā€™s and Donā€™ts of Installing a Shrink Wrap Machine into an Existing Line

Preparing to upgrade your shrink wrap machine and install it into an existing packaging line may seem straightforward, but it can potentially lead to delays if not approached correctly. Before deciding on any new packaging equipment, you first need to evaluate how the machine will affect yourĀ entire packaging process and whether it may also be […]

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Massman Automation Acquires EDL Packaging Engineers

Massman Automation Designs, LLC, providing innovative packaging solutions for more than 35 years, announced today it has acquired EDL Packaging Engineers, Inc. The addition of EDL expands Massmanā€™s extensive product offering and complements their existing product lines. Massman completed the acquisition October 31, 2016 and will continue to operate and expand EDL Packaging Engineers in […]

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Whatā€™s in EDL Packaging Engineersā€™s Show Crate? ā€“ A Pack Expo International Preview

In a few short weeks, EDL Packaging Engineers will embark on the 275-mile trip from Green Bay to Chicago for a record show. No, this isnā€™t a football game; instead itā€™s for the 2016 Pack Expo International, the largest processing and packaging trade show in the world in 2016, according to a recent PMMI press […]

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5 Tips for Transitioning from Rigid to Flexible Packaging

According to the Flexible Packaging AssociationĀ 2016 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry report, flexible packaging is forecasted to grow 2.1% to 31.6 Billion during 2016.Ā  Its unique features compared to rigid packaging make it widely appealing to consumers of a wide range of products. In addition, its flexible format can translate into a smaller footprint, […]

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4 Ways to Avoid Packaging Equipment Buyerā€™s Remorse

Regardless of whether youā€™re looking to automate a process or upgrade an existing piece of equipment, capital equipment purchases can carry a variety of expectations. The purchasing process may start with a product manufacturer forming the ideal solution, but add budget, space and equipment restraints into the mix, and the original goal quickly becomes convoluted. […]

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Is Your Small Food Manufacturing Business Ready for Packaging Automation?

Initially, labor and material costs associated with case packaging for low throughput quantities makes sense. However, as food manufacturers find their way from local farmersā€™ markets to grocery store shelves in response to consumer demand, leaders must decide whether or not to invest in additional capital equipment. The shift from manual to automated packaging can […]

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