Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (‘K’ LINE) and AVIELAN Co. Ltd. (AVIELAN) have conducted a field trial to visualise the location of lashing boxes for proper inventory management of lashing materials.
Packaging Equipment, Labelling Solutions & Equipment
Packaging is the process of enclosing /encapsulating or protecting products for storage, transit, display, sale, and use. There are many different types of packaging solutions available depending on the product and a number of machines to do the job. These can be Overwrappers, Stretchbanders /Sleevewrappers, Product Handling Systems, Shrinkwrappers and custom packaging equipment. Labels are used on every kind of product to brand, decorate or provide information for the consumer and can contain, for example, pre-printed bar codes supplying, batch, stock and price information to the retailer and consumer.
‘K’ LINE and AVIELAN conduct field trial to visualise the location of lashing boxes for proper inventory management
Dec 06, 2021
The £10 billion debate puts the government’s packaging initiatives under the microscope
Nov 30, 2021
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London has launched its brand-new £10 Billion Debate.
Many stores bring forward final order dates as predicted Christmas chaos nears
Nov 30, 2021
The home delivery expert ParcelHero says many of our favourite stores have finally woken up, smelled the sherry, and brought forward their final online order dates. Many original deadlines were too ambitious given the predicted supply chain problems, says ParcelHero.
UK packaging event to showcase the industry’s most cutting-edge innovations
Nov 23, 2021
Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, the UK exclusive packaging event, returns to London Olympia next week (1 & 2 December) showcasing the most cutting-edge developments and technologies from right across the UK packaging community.
Online sales fell -8.2% YOY in October, but don’t bet against a second online Christmas, says ParcelHero
Nov 22, 2021
New Government figures show the amount we spent in October grew by 1.6%, with the number of items we bought from High Street sports and toy stores increasing by 7.6% as Brits started Christmas shopping early. In contrast, online sales slipped back by -0.6% against the previous month, but ParcelHero says online baskets will still be full in November.
‘Tis the season to be returning (our bread baskets)
Nov 09, 2021
More returnable transit packaging (RTP) equipment goes missing during the festive season than any other time of year. But with multiple external forces continuing to wreak havoc across the food industry supply chain in 2021, this year should be the season for giving back. Paul Empson, general manager, Bakers Basco, explains why and how.
Packaging Innovations and Empack returns to the NEC for 2022 to bring a new vision of the full packaging journey
Nov 09, 2021
Packaging Innovations and Empack returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 16 & 17 February 2022 to kick-start the year for the whole packaging journey, from design and development through to packing, filling and fulfilment.
Labour crises aren’t just for Christmas
Nov 09, 2021
As labour shortages across the supply chain hit the front pages, the cry goes up from the more excitable elements of the media to ‘save Christmas’. Unfortunately, as businesses and politicians are beginning to realise, the skills and labour crisis is of long standing and won’t be properly resolved in three months by any number of quick fixes.
£6.1 million injection will see up to 50,000 tonnes of packaging waste recycled into construction products
Nov 01, 2021
Due to an injection of £6.1 million, including the help of PRN funding, Mercers, the UK producer of damp-proof membranes, is increasing its capacity for recycling ethylene-based plastics by 66%.
Packaging Innovations and Empack returns to the NEC for 2022 to bring a new vision of the full packaging journey
Oct 26, 2021
Packaging Innovations and Empack returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 16 & 17 February 2022 to kick-start the year for the whole packaging journey, from design and development through to packing, filling and fulfilment.
Labelling Solutions
Labelling solutions are a wide range of products and services that help businesses to label their products and assets. These solutions can include:
- Label printers: These devices print labels from a computer or other device. They can be used to print a variety of labels, including barcodes, QR codes, and text.
- Labelling machines: These machines automatically apply labels to products or assets. They can be used for a variety of applications, such as product packaging, asset tracking, and inventory management.
- Labelling software: This software helps businesses to design, print, and manage their labels. It can also be used to track the usage of labels and to generate reports.
- Labelling consumables: These consumables include labels, ink cartridges, and cleaning supplies. They are essential for the operation of label printers and labelling machines.
Labelling solutions can help businesses to improve their efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. They can also help to improve the customer experience by providing clear and concise information about products and assets.
Here are some of the benefits of using labelling solutions:
- Increased efficiency: Labelling solutions can help businesses to label their products and assets more quickly and easily. This can save time and money, and it can also help to improve accuracy.
- Improved accuracy: Labelling solutions can help businesses to ensure that their labels are accurate. This is important for compliance reasons, and it can also help to prevent errors.
- Improved customer experience: Labelling solutions can help businesses to provide clear and concise information about their products and assets. This can help customers to make informed decisions, and it can also improve the overall customer experience.
If you are looking for labelling solutions, there are a number of factors that you should consider, such as the type of labels you need, the volume of labels you need, and your budget. You should also consider the features and functionality of the labelling solutions that you are considering.
Here are some of the factors to consider when choosing labelling solutions:
- Type of labels: The type of labels you need will depend on the application. For example, if you are labelling products for retail sale, you will need different labels than if you are labelling assets for tracking purposes.
- Volume of labels: The volume of labels you need will affect the cost of the labelling solutions. If you only need a small number of labels, you may be able to use a hand-held label printer. However, if you need a large number of labels, you will need to use a more automated labelling solution.
- Budget: Labelling solutions can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. You will need to decide how much you are willing to spend on labelling solutions before you start shopping.
- Features and functionality: The features and functionality of labelling solutions can vary. Some labelling solutions offer basic features, such as the ability to print text and barcodes. Other labelling solutions offer more advanced features, such as the ability to print images and to track the usage of labels.
Once you have considered these factors, you will be able to choose the labelling solutions that are right for your business.
Types of Packaging Equipment
Filling and bottling machines: These machines are used to fill liquids, powders, and other products into containers. They can be used to fill a wide variety of containers, including bottles, jars, cans, and pouches.
Forming machines: These machines are used to create the basic shape of a package. They can be used to form boxes, bags, pouches, and other types of packages.
Sealing machines: These machines are used to seal packages closed. They can use heat, glue, or other methods to seal packages.
Labeling machines: These machines are used to apply labels to packages. They can apply a variety of labels, including barcodes, product information, and promotional materials.
Palletizing machines: These machines are used to stack packages onto pallets. They can be used to stack a variety of packages, including boxes, bags, and cartons.
Shrink wrapping machines: These machines are used to shrink wrap packages. They use heat to shrink a plastic film around a package, which helps to protect the package and keep it secure.
Aerosol filling machines: These machines are used to fill aerosol cans with products such as spray paint, air freshener, and deodorant.
Blister packaging machines: These machines are used to create blister packs, which are packages that have a clear plastic window that allows the product to be seen.
Vacuum packaging machines: These machines are used to remove the air from packages, which helps to extend the shelf life of the product.
X-ray inspection machines: These machines are used to inspect packages for foreign objects or defects
