Articles Tagged with ''flexible packaging''

Throughout the beverage supply chain, manufacturers and distributors have found that the SKU explosion has created impacts resulting in constantly changing operating conditions, making maintenance a necessity for a flexible manufacturing infrastructure.

As consumer preferences lean toward environmentally friendly products, brand owners and packaging material suppliers must adapt and manufacture beverages that utilize recyclable materials.

As SKU proliferation continues, the need to have custom, yet functional labels is more prevalent than ever. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must stay up-to-date on evolving trends for flexible, reliable and efficient labeling equipment to support the ever-changing beverage market.

Building on smart systems and process automation trends, packaging experts are able to monitor packaging integrity, challenges with filling, and more without sacrificing line speed or date markers.

The different shapes and sizes of containers require more flexible and dynamic conveyor systems to handle lightweight and heavier packaging, bulk packs with shrink wrap and large and small packs on the same lines.

Repeat USA is made from multiple layers of barrier film that have been laminated together then sealed, creating structure with barrier properties that eliminate moisture, vapor and odor.

The Flexible Packaging Association released an infographic featuring study results about the use of flexible packaging.

There’s an old adage that says not to judge a book by its cover. Yet, when it comes to beverage brands looking to stand out on store shelves, beverage-makers want consumers to do just that.

As speed and efficiency become increasingly important in warehouse operations, the use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and other autonomous vehicles continue to proliferate.