Infor, the industry cloud company, has announced that Georgia-Pacific’s Packaging & Cellulose business has rolled out Infor’s CloudSuite solution, powered by its core M3 ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, to transform business processes and provide a greatly enhanced customer experience.
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.
How cold chain distribution can deliver an eco-friendly customer experience
Sep 18, 2023
E-commerce sales of supermarket shopping, meal kits, specialist foods and raw pet foods have seen enormous growth in recent years. By 2025, it’s estimated that 21% of the total food and beverages market will be online sales. While offering great convenience for consumers and considerable opportunity for online food retailers and distributors, it does not come without its challenges in terms of sustainability of packaging materials, storage and distribution efficiency, and the all-important customer experience.
APG Europe opens a one-stop-shop for ready-made Sulapac packaging
Sep 13, 2023
APG Europe has launched an online store dedicated to cosmetic and supplement packaging made of Sulapac, a patented material innovation designed to fight the global plastic crisis.
FMI’ Analyst view: ‘Cider packaging renaissance: The return of aesthetic brilliance’
Sep 11, 2023
The global cider packaging market is likely to reach US$ 5.1 billion by 2033, up from US$ 3.04 billion in 2023, advancing at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.
Nulogy to showcase digitalisation advantages for contract packers and brands at London Packaging Week
Sep 05, 2023
Supply chain software specialist Nulogy will be highlighting the benefits of its contract packing software solution as well as its supplier collaboration solution for brand manufacturers at this year’s London Packaging Week on the 21st – 22nd September, at ExCel London.
3 in 5 UK businesses value the circular economy – but perceived cost is the biggest barrier to sustainable strides
Sep 04, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 (60%) UK businesses say the circular economy is important - but 1 in 5 (21%) don’t know if they participate, with the confusion rising to 1 in 3 (30%) among small organisations, according to new research from sustainable waste management firm Biffa, with a survey conducted by the YouGov Plc..
Future Market Insights analysis: ‘Beyond Traditional Packaging: Conductive Bags as Innovations of Tomorrow’
Aug 28, 2023
The sales of conductive bags are projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period. The conductive bags market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 2,250.59 million in 2023, and likely to be appraised at US$ 3,992.64 million by 2033.
Today’s packaging is an innovation-driven industry, and conductive bags static shielding work well for packaging and storing products. These bags are efficient to protect the packaging of products.
Delivering to USA disaster zones – ParcelHero emergency update
Aug 28, 2023
The USA has suffered wildfires and tropical storms this August. Tropical Storm Hilary had a devastating impact on California and entire towns in Hawaii have been lost to wildfires, which have also created major disruption in Spokane, Washington state.
Test Valley Packaging partnering with Planet Mark to smash net zero targets
Aug 15, 2023
Test Valley Packaging (TVP) has partnered with Planet Mark to achieve its sustainability certification by 2029 as part of its commitment to reaching net zero far earlier than government-mandated targets.
FMI’ analyst view: ‘The Sustainable Advantage – Eco-Friendly Nutraceutical Rigid Packaging’
Aug 09, 2023
The global nutraceutical rigid packaging market is expected to register a market value of US$ 4.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to accumulate a valuation of US$ 8.5 billion by exhibiting a CAGR of 6.3 % in the forecast period 2023 to 2033. The nutraceutical rigid packaging market registered a growth of 5.1% CAGR in the historical period 2018 to 2022.
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
