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.

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Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse, says ParcelHero

1 Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse, says ParcelHero

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) Consumer Trends report reveals household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, compared to the same period last year.

Brandsafe delivers safety for pizza chain in Scotland

2 Brandsafe delivers safety for pizza chain in Scotland

New impact protection equipment from Brandsafe is making a tasty addition to improved levels of operational safety at an international pizza chain’s supply chain hub in Scotland.

Smurfit Kappa announces new e-commerce packaging laboratory in the UK extending their portfolio of industry leading facilities

3 Smurfit Kappa announces new e-commerce packaging laboratory in the UK extending their portfolio of industry leading facilities

Smurfit Kappa has announced the opening of a new International Safe Transfer Association (ISTA) certified lab at its new e-commerce facility in Northampton, UK.

Packaging Innovations 2021 Showcases Best New Eco Advancements

4 Packaging Innovations 2021 Showcases Best New Eco Advancements

The latest developments in primary and secondary packaging will be on display for industry professionals to discover when Packaging Innovations, co-located with Luxury Packaging, returns to London’s Olympia on 22 & 23 September 2021.

Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London return to Olympia for 2021

5 Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London return to Olympia for 2021

Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London will bring the industry back together when it returns to Olympia on 22 & 23 September 2021.

Sappi Rockwell Solutions launches a sustainable, coated lidding film ahead of the proposed UK Plastic Packaging Tax

6 Sappi Rockwell Solutions launches a sustainable, coated lidding film ahead of the proposed UK Plastic Packaging Tax

Heat seal coating specialist, Sappi Rockwell Solutions has developed its first sustainable, multi-substrate, heat sealing lidding film.

Antalis solves the challenge of bicycle packaging

7 Antalis solves the challenge of bicycle packaging

Antalis Packaging’s team in the South East has helped a once bricks and mortar bicycle retailer fulfil soaring demand for online sales.

A commitment to sustainable packaging helps internet retailers to avoid provoking ‘oversized box rage’

8 A commitment to sustainable packaging helps internet retailers to avoid provoking ‘oversized box rage’

Evolving legislation, advances in technology and pressure to meet the expectations of increasingly environmentally conscious consumers are driving more companies to implement sustainable packaging strategies across their supply chains.

BluJay Solutions listed in the 2021 Gartner Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions

9 BluJay Solutions listed in the 2021 Gartner Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions

BluJay Solutions, provider of supply chain software and services, is listed as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner 2021 Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions published this month. 

TEQ’s use of Finite Element Analysis leads to boosted packaging functionality and sustainability

10 TEQ’s use of Finite Element Analysis leads to boosted packaging functionality and sustainability

International thermoformer TEQ is benefiting from using cutting-edge computer simulation techniques to boost packaging functionality and sustainability.

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

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